Rotary Club of Norfolk VA

08/04/2026

Our new program year is off to a great start. Today, President Gary started a birthday hat tradition, inducted a new member, presented a first Paul Harris to a club third-generation Rotarian, and welcomed District Governor SuAnne.

07/21/2026

How does a Norfolk company become a national leader in keeping America's power infrastructure running?

Join the Rotary Club of Norfolk on Tuesday, August 11, as we welcome Benjamin Hoover, President of XKIG, for "Built in Norfolk, Serving America: The Evolution of XKIG."

Founded in Norfolk more than 50, XKIG has grown into a national leader in utility infrastructure.

Benjamin will share how innovation, technology, and strong leadership have fueled the company's growth while keeping its roots in Hampton Roads. His insights on business growth, resilience, and critical infrastructure promise an engaging discussion.

Guests are always welcome! Come connect with community leaders, expand your network, and learn from one of our region's top business executives.

07/13/2026

07/13/2026

Rotary Club of Norfolk is recognized at the annual District Awards event.

07/07/2026

Congratulations to our new officers and board members! Past District Governor John Padgett, pictured with outgoing president Dave Duncan, and incoming president Gary Bonnewell, installed the new club officers at today's meeting.

07/07/2026

In recognition of his growth over the past year, Immediate Past President Dave shows Past President and Parliamentarian Lorna that he has learned the warm embrace she’s so well known for. Thank you Dave for your service above self this year as our club president!

07/07/2026

This guy is amazing - leading us in song and serving on our board in his 49th year as a Rotarian!

07/03/2026

Join us July 21 to hear from one of the business leaders helping shape Hampton Roads' future.

The Rotary Club of Norfolk is pleased to welcome Patrick Shim, Managing Director of LS Cable & System/LS GreenLink USA, as our featured speaker.

LS Cable & System is making one of the largest private investments in our region's history to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chesapeake that will create hundreds of new jobs and strengthen America's energy infrastructure and supply chain. The project is positioning Hampton Roads as a global hub for advanced manufacturing and offshore energy innovation.

What opportunities does this investment create for local businesses, workforce development, and the future of our region?

Come hear directly from Patrick Shim about the vision behind this transformational project and why Hampton Roads was chosen for such a significant investment.

Guests are always welcome! Contact [email protected] to learn more and RSVP.

If you're interested in economic development, innovation, or the future of Hampton Roads, you won't want to miss this conversation.

06/17/2026

What a memorable meeting! President Dave led his final gathering, featuring an inspiring presentation from the former Chief Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court. We also celebrated the incredible success of our Suds and Buds fundraiser by presenting checks to our amazing event partners. Cheers to leadership, community, and making a difference together!