Rotary District 7570

08/27/2026

LEAP Forward: Rotary Club of Northern Shenandoah Valley Unite to Boost Youth Literacy!

The Literacy Excellence and Achievement Partnership (LEAP) is proving what true community collaboration can accomplish. A Rotary-led initiative in partnership with Shenandoah County Public Schools, LEAP focuses on strengthening K–3 literacy—and its first major community event has already made an impressive impact.

The inaugural LEAP Book Fair brought together all four Rotary clubs across Shenandoah County: Rotary Club of New Market Virginia, Mt. Jackson-Edinburg Rotary Club, The Rotary Club of Woodstock VA, and Strasburg Rotary

Impact by the numbers:
👉 400+ volunteer hours contributed by 15 dedicated Rotarians to collect, sort, and host the event
👉 20,000 books distributed to readers of all ages, directly enriching home and classroom libraries
👉 $4,000+ raised to support local youth literacy efforts

"The teamwork by the four Rotary clubs to make the book fair a success is evidence of the power of Rotary collaboration," reflected Sharon Baroncelli, Woodstock Rotarian, Chamber of Commerce CEO, and LEAP Team Leader.

Book fair leader Bill Grass (Mt. Jackson-Edinburg Rotary Club) added, "We had a blast! Everyone worked well together and did their job. We exceeded our expectations on the number of books collected and distributed. It was especially gratifying to see books get into the hands of children and teachers."

Thank you to every Rotarian, volunteer, and community member who showed up to advance youth literacy in Shenandoah County. Together, we are People of Action!

08/21/2026

Great Speaker Idea!

Huge thanks to the Rotary Club of Tazewell for highlighting the great work of Milton Carter, CART Chair for District 7570!

Milton's presentation on the Coins for Alzheimer's Research Trust (CART) shows how simple change dropped in a bucket powers critical research and treatment in line with Rotary's focus on Disease Prevention and Treatment.

Looking for an impactful, inspiring program for your upcoming meeting? Reach out to Milton to schedule a CART presentation for your club!

💙 Rotary in Action: Supporting Alzheimer’s Research

Today, the Rotary Club of Tazewell was honored to welcome Milton Carter, CART Chair for Rotary District 7570, as our guest speaker.

Milton joined Rotary in May 2014 and has been an active leader in the Rotary Club of Kingsport Downtown, serving as Club President, Public Image Co-Chair, Programs Committee Co-Chair, and Membership Advocate for Area 13 of District 7570. From July 2021 through June 2024, Milton also served as Area Governor for Area 13.

Milton spoke to our club about CART — Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust, sharing the history of this unique Rotary fundraising program and explaining the significance of the work it supports.

CART was originally founded by Rotarian Roger Ackerman of Sumter, South Carolina, with a simple idea: encourage Rotarians to voluntarily empty the change from their pockets and purses at weekly Rotary meetings. What began with coins has grown into a powerful fundraising effort that now accepts contributions by cash, check, and credit card from Rotarians and Rotary clubs throughout the East Coast.

💙 Why CART matters:
CART is a natural fit with one of Rotary’s seven areas of focus, Disease Prevention and Treatment. Contributions help fund innovative Alzheimer’s research and support the search for better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

We appreciate Milton taking the time to share his knowledge and passion for CART with our club. His presentation was a wonderful reminder that even small contributions can make a tremendous difference when Rotarians work together.

And, of course, no Rotary meeting would be complete without a great meal! 😋 Today’s lunch consisted of ham, macaroni and cheese, squash and broccoli, tomato salad, and bread.

Thank you, Milton, for joining us and helping us learn more about how we can make a lasting impact through Rotary! 💙💛

Service Above Self. People of Action. Creating Lasting Impact.

08/21/2026

Sharing a Great Speaker Idea for District 7570!

Shoutout to the Rotary Club of Roanoke-Downtown for hosting Burt Duren , District 7570 Rotary Friendship Exchange Chair and Lynchburg Morning Rotary Club President, to speak about the Rotary Friendship Exchange!

Rotary Friendship Exchange is an amazing way for Rotarians to travel, host visiting international teams, and build global friendships.

If your club is looking for an engaging program, reach out to Burt to schedule a presentation for an upcoming meeting!

08/21/2026

Discover big ideas, new connections, and fresh inspiration at ✈️

📍 Barcelona, Spain
📆 26-30 June 2027
🔗 https://on.rotary.org/3umeujx

Registration opens 17 September. Register within the first 5 days for the best rate. See you there! 🫶

08/08/2026

Welcome Josh!

08/08/2026

We are 16 days away from our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year!⚙💛
We have 2 extra days at the fair this year, and we need your help! Please see the signup sheets at the next meeting, or see a board member to secure your spot to volunteer!

08/08/2026

08/04/2026

August is National Make-a-Will Month, a good reminder to create or update your estate plan.

Did you know that about 70–75% of adults do not have a will? Attorneys recommend reviewing your estate documents every 3 to 5 years. Carefully planning your legacy gives you and your family peace of mind knowing that your final wishes will be met and your family is cared for, reducing stress and confusion during a difficult time.

Now is also a great time to review the beneficiaries for your financial accounts, such as your 401(k) or IRA.

Your estate plan is also an incredible opportunity to leave a lasting legacy to a charity that will make the world a better place. Please consider including The Rotary Foundation in your estate plan.

If you would like more information about including The Rotary Foundation in your estate plan, leave a comment below and we will put you in touch with our District 7570 Planned Giving team.

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

🌮🛍 Food, Shopping & Jeeps! 🚙

One of the best parts of Jeep Jam is enjoying a day of: ✅ Showing ✅ Shining ✅ Shopping ✅ Eating ✅ Meeting

Browse local vendors, enjoy delicious food truck fare, listen to great music, and take in some amazing Jeeps.

Guests are welcome at NO CHARGE.

August 15 | Ballou Park | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.