The Rotary Club of Danville

The Rotary Club of Danville The Danville Rotary Club is the first Rotary Club in Danville, VA.

Rotary International is an international service organization whose stated purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. It is a secular organization open to all persons regardless of race, colour, creed, religion, gender, or political prefe

rence. There are 34,282 clubs and over 1.2 million members worldwide.[1] The members of Rotary Clubs are known as Rotarians. Members usually meet weekly for breakfast, lunch or dinner, which is a social event as well as an opportunity to organize work on their service goals.

📚✨ A Step Back in Time with Leonard Lackey! ✨📚Today at The Rotary Club of Danville, we were treated to a fascinating jou...
02/20/2026

📚✨ A Step Back in Time with Leonard Lackey! ✨📚

Today at The Rotary Club of Danville, we were treated to a fascinating journey back to the year 1923 presented by our very own member, Leonard Lackey.

Leonard shared highlights of important events that shaped the world in 1923, giving us a glimpse into a time that looked very different from today. He also brought history to life by talking about the prices of everyday items during that era — and let’s just say, we all wished we could fill up our gas tanks and grocery carts at 1923 prices!

To make the program even more special, Leonard shared a heartfelt story from his early childhood, including memories of growing up next door to a professional Major League Baseball player. Hearing about those personal connections to history made the past feel even closer to home. ⚾

Thank you, Leonard, for an engaging, educational, and nostalgic presentation. Programs like these remind us how important it is to preserve and share our stories.

Please join us in giving a warm Rotary welcome to our newest member, Charlie D. Hudson IV (Chuck)! 🎉Chuck is a retired e...
02/16/2026

Please join us in giving a warm Rotary welcome to our newest member, Charlie D. Hudson IV (Chuck)! 🎉

Chuck is a retired education administrator who has dedicated his career to serving students, supporting educators, and strengthening our community through leadership in education. His wealth of experience, commitment to service, and passion for making a difference will be tremendous assets to our club.

We are excited to have Chuck join the fellowship and service of the Rotary Club of Danville. We look forward to the impact we’ll make together as we continue putting Service Above Self into action.

Welcome to Rotary, Chuck — we’re glad you’re here! 👏

🎉 Congratulations, John Parris Sr.! 🎉The Rotary Club of Danville is proud to congratulate Rotarian John Parris Sr. on ac...
01/29/2026

🎉 Congratulations, John Parris Sr.! 🎉

The Rotary Club of Danville is proud to congratulate Rotarian John Parris Sr. on achieving Paul Harris Fellow – Plus 1 recognition! 👏

The Paul Harris Fellow honor is one of Rotary’s highest recognitions, named after Rotary’s founder, Paul Harris. It is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to The Rotary Foundation, supporting impactful projects around the world in areas such as education, clean water, disease prevention, and peacebuilding. A Plus 1 designation reflects continued generosity and commitment to Rotary’s mission of Service Above Self.

Thank you, John, for your dedication, leadership, and ongoing support of Rotary’s work locally and globally. We are grateful to have you as part of our club! 💙💛

🎤 Great programs at recent Rotary Club of Danville meetings!We were pleased to hear from Dr. Julie Brown, Provost of Ave...
01/29/2026

🎤 Great programs at recent Rotary Club of Danville meetings!

We were pleased to hear from Dr. Julie Brown, Provost of Averett University, who shared an insightful update on Averett’s plans moving forward. Dr. Brown discussed how the university is making strategic moves to better position itself both financially and in terms of enrollment, while continuing its commitment to students and the community.

We also welcomed Robert Garrett and John Otey from the Boy Scouts of America, who spoke about the current status of Scouting America and the important work being done within the Blue Ridge Mountain Council. Their update highlighted how Scouting continues to positively impact youth and communities across our region.

Thank you to our speakers for keeping our members informed and engaged! 👏

We would like to Wish Everyone a Merry Christmas from The Rotary Club of Danville! This year we had a great Christmas P...
12/23/2025

We would like to Wish Everyone a Merry Christmas from The Rotary Club of Danville! This year we had a great Christmas Party, enjoyed the company of Rotary Family and Friends.

📚✨ The Rotary Dictionary Project Continues! ✨📚One of our community’s most cherished traditions is back! The Rotary Club ...
11/26/2025

📚✨ The Rotary Dictionary Project Continues! ✨📚
One of our community’s most cherished traditions is back! The Rotary Club of Danville, together with our fellow Rotary clubs across the city, is proud to continue the long-standing Dictionary Project for all 3rd graders in Danville City Schools.

Each year, every 3rd-grade student and their teacher receives their very own dictionary — a gift that supports literacy, learning, and curiosity both in and out of the classroom. 📖💙

This project has been a meaningful part of our community for many years, and we’re honored to play a role in helping young learners build strong foundations for the future.

Thank you to all our Rotary partners and volunteers who make this possible!
Serving to Change Lives — right here in Danville. 🌟

The Rotary Club of Danville had the privilege of hearing from Danville Police Chief Wiles. He shared insights on Operati...
11/21/2025

The Rotary Club of Danville had the privilege of hearing from Danville Police Chief Wiles. He shared insights on Operation NO LIMITS, a multi-agency effort focused on locating and apprehending violent offenders with outstanding warrants.

We appreciate Chief Wiles and all partnering agencies for their dedication to keeping our community safe. Thank you for the important work you do every day.

🌟 Rotary Club of Danville Meeting Highlight 🌟This week, we were honored to hear from Sharon Hedricks, Executive Director...
11/05/2025

🌟 Rotary Club of Danville Meeting Highlight 🌟

This week, we were honored to hear from Sharon Hedricks, Executive Director of Haven of the Dan River Region. Sharon shared Haven’s inspiring mission to support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through crisis intervention, emergency shelter, advocacy, and community education.

Haven is truly a lifeline for individuals and families in need, helping them find safety, healing, and hope. 💜

Thank you, Sharon, for your dedication and for sharing how Haven continues to make a difference in our community!

🎉 Congratulations to our fellow Rotarian, Madison Whittle, on receiving his Paul Harris Plus One recognition! 🌟This hono...
10/30/2025

🎉 Congratulations to our fellow Rotarian, Madison Whittle, on receiving his Paul Harris Plus One recognition! 🌟

This honor reflects Madison’s continued commitment to the ideals of Rotary and his dedication to making a positive difference in our community and beyond.

Please join us in celebrating Madison’s achievement and thanking him for his service and generosity through Rotary! 💙💛

This week, the Rotary Club of Danville had the pleasure of hearing from Margaret McMann of the Rotary Club of Roxboro . ...
10/17/2025

This week, the Rotary Club of Danville had the pleasure of hearing from Margaret McMann of the Rotary Club of Roxboro . Margaret shared valuable insight on membership engagement and the creative fundraisers her club organizes. She also spoke about building connections with those outside of Rotary, which is a great way to promote Rotary and spark interest among potential new members. Margaret highlighted the many ways Rotary gives back to our local communities and the impact that service makes.

Thank you, Margaret, for sharing your time and passion for Rotary with us! 💙💛
Picture L-R - President, Jennings McMann and Margaret McMann.

🎓🏈 Rotary Club of Danville Welcomes Danny Miller from Averett University! 🏀🎓At today’s Rotary meeting, we had the pleasu...
10/07/2025

🎓🏈 Rotary Club of Danville Welcomes Danny Miller from Averett University! 🏀🎓

At today’s Rotary meeting, we had the pleasure of hearing from Danny Miller, Athletic Director and Educator at Averett University. Danny gave us an inside look at AU Athletics — sharing updates on the university’s sports programs, the student-athletes who represent the Cougars with pride, and the incredible work being done both on and off the field.

He touched on:
✅ Enrollment trends and what they mean for student-athletes
✅ The seasonal calendar for each sport
✅ The evolving perception of higher education and Athletics

Thank you, Danny, for your time, insight, and leadership at Averett! 💙💛

Rotary is proud to stay connected with local institutions shaping the future of our region. Interested in joining us for a future meeting? Message us!

We recently had the honor of hearing from Danville Police Chief Wiles. He shared valuable insight into crime rates in ou...
09/15/2025

We recently had the honor of hearing from Danville Police Chief Wiles. He shared valuable insight into crime rates in our city over the past five years and highlighted the many updates in city policing and technology that are being used to keep our community safe.

Chief Wiles also discussed improvements in officer equipment, including weapon-mounted lights and red dot sights, which allow officers to qualify faster, score higher, and build confidence if they are ever called to use their firearm. He also explained the department’s use of “less-lethal force” options such as updated Tasers and bean bag rounds in shotguns, which provide additional ways to protect the public while minimizing harm.

We are grateful to Chief Wiles for his time and dedication to keeping Danville safe. Thank you for joining us and sharing these important updates with our club!

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149 Piney Forest Road
Danville, VA
24540

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