Midlothian Rotary Club

06/04/2026

Imagine losing your sight and, with it, the morning paper, your favorite magazine, the live theater you used to love. Then imagine a voice bringing all of it back for free.

This week our club sat down with Virginia Voice, the nonprofit that does exactly that. What started as a two-hour daily reading has grown into a 24/7 broadcast of more than 200 publications, powered by some 170 volunteers and reaching over 13,000 neighbors across Central Virginia who are blind or living with low vision. Most are over 60. Many are getting by on very little. And for all of them, a familiar voice on the radio means they are not shut out of the world around them.

Hearing stories like that is exactly why we keep showing up. This Saturday, members of the Midlothian Rotary Club will be on the ground at the Special Olympics Summer Games, cheering on athletes and lending a hand alongside our friends at the Lions Club. It's the same spirit that recently turned our sportsman's raffle into roughly $2,000 more for local charity; proof that small efforts, multiplied by people who care, add up to something real.

This is what community looks like up close: ordinary people giving their time so a neighbor's world gets a little wider. If you've ever wanted your energy to land somewhere that truly matters, there's a seat for you at our table.

Come see what Service Above Self feels like.

06/01/2026

This week, a family in Richmond needed four beds delivered — and our Rotarians showed up.

No truck, no fanfare. Just members of the Midlothian Rotary Club stepping in alongside our friends at Bridging RVA to make sure local kids have a place to lay their heads at night. That's the quiet work that defines Rotary: ordinary people answering the call, again and again.

And we're just getting started. This Tuesday we welcome Yvonne Mastromano, CEO of Virginia Voice — an organization that opens up newspapers, magazines, and the live performing arts to neighbors who are blind, low vision, or living with disabilities, all free of charge. Then on June 9th, we gather for our Annual Charity Breakfast to celebrate and lift up the causes close to our hearts.

This is what community looks like up close — people showing up for one another, week after week. If you've ever wanted your time and energy to land somewhere that truly matters, there's a seat for you at our table.

Come see what Service Above Self feels like.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice reminds us of the enduring values of courage, service, and community.

As we gather with family and friends this weekend, may we also take a moment to reflect with gratitude on those who made our freedoms possible.

From all of us at the Midlothian Rotary Club, we wish you a meaningful and reflective Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from the Midlothian Rotary Club 🌷

Yesterday we celebrated the mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, and mother figures whose compassion, strength, and dedication help shape our families and our community every day. Thank you for the countless ways you lead, support, encourage, and inspire those around you.

Wishing all the amazing moms in our Rotary family and throughout our community had a joyful, relaxing, and love-filled Mother’s Day! 💐

04/26/2026

⛳ May 4 is the Brandermill Rotary Club's Annual Golf Tournament ⛳

Brandermill Rotary's annual golf tournament is right around the corner, and they're looking for volunteers to help make the day a success. This is one of their biggest fundraising events of the year, and we especially need support with set-up, registration, and helping keep things running smoothly throughout the day. If you’re able to lend a hand—whether for a short shift or the full afternoon—it truly makes a difference.

The day kicks off with registration at 10:00 AM, followed by contests, lunch, a 12:00 PM shotgun start, and wraps up with dinner, awards, and silent auction activities in the late afternoon and evening. If you’re able to volunteer or want to grab one of the remaining open slots, please reach out—we’d love to have you on the team. You can also find full event details here: https://brandermillrotary.org/annual-golf-tournament.php/1000

Let’s come together to make this another great event! 🏌️‍♂️

04/13/2026

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04/05/2026

Happy Easter from Midlothian Rotary! Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful holiday filled with hope, renewal, and time spent with those who matter most. May this season bring fresh beginnings and plenty of reasons to smile.

As we celebrate, we’re grateful for the strong sense of community that makes Midlothian so special. If you’re ever looking for a way to connect and give back, we’d love to welcome you to join us.

03/14/2026

⚾ This week, members of the Midlothian Rotary Club enjoyed an exciting and informative program featuring leaders from the Richmond Flying Squirrels.

Anthony Oppermann, General Manager, and Megan Angstadt, Executive Director of Fan Engagement and Flying Squirrels Charities, joined us to share updates on the team and the highly anticipated new home of the Squirrels, CarMax Park. Their presentation gave members a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming 2026–2027 season, the vision for the new ballpark, and how the organization continues to create memorable fan experiences while strengthening community connections across the Richmond region.

We are grateful to Anthony and Megan for taking the time to visit Midlothian Rotary and share their insights. Programs like this are a great reminder that Rotary brings together community leaders from across industries to connect, learn, and serve. If you’re interested in fellowship, community impact, and engaging weekly speakers, we’d love to have you join us at a future meeting! 🔵🟡

03/09/2026

02/22/2026

This year has been a busy but amazing year for our club so far! We are so excited for what's next.

We kicked off 2026 on January 6 with a joint meeting alongside the Brandermill Rotary Club and welcomed Katy Stokes, Coordinator of Work-Based Learning for Chesterfield County Public Schools Schools. Her remarks on connecting students with hands-on career opportunities set a strong tone for the year. Two weeks later, on January 20, we hosted Skylar Bowers, Community Relations Manager for Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia, who shared updates on the new Petersburg development. We closed out the month with our January 27 social at Wood & Iron. A great evening of fellowship despite keeping one eye on the winter weather.

The early weeks of the year tested our flexibility. Snow and school closures required us to adjust plans more than once, including a last-minute speaker change that gave us the opportunity to hear a thoughtful classification talk from one of our own members. On February 10, we held our monthly board meeting at Donnie Etz office followed by our Club Assembly at Stonehenge, where we reviewed club business and officially launched our annual Sportsman’s Raffle. It was a productive week that reflected the steady, behind-the-scenes work that keeps our service efforts moving forward.

On February 17, we welcomed Brittany Averette and her team from Sylvia's Sisters, one of our valued charity partners. After hearing about the organization’s impact both locally and abroad, many of us stayed after the meeting for a hands-on kit-packing project to support the women they serve. We rounded out the month with our February 24 social at Bangers and D***s, where members and families gathered for pickleball and fellowship.

From meaningful speakers and engaged club assemblies to service projects and socials, the first weeks of 2026 have reflected what makes Midlothian Rotary strong: consistent leadership, active service, and genuine camaraderie. We are grateful for the momentum we’ve built and look forward to continuing that work throughout the year.