Rotary Club of Statesville

11/01/2026

The Rotary Club of Statesville wrapped up its 52nd Farmers Market today. Thank you to everyone who supported our community market by selling or taking advantage of items offered for sale. All the proceeds from our market are distributed 100% in our community. Again, thank you and we can’t wait to see you again at the market!

10/28/2026

Thanks to Sara Helmick, Senior Director of Community Investment and Dawne Clark, Director of Individual Engagement, of United Way of Iredell County for their presentation to our Club. Your mission statement says, "because when we come together, everyone in Iredell County thrives" is so obvious in your passion for our county. Keep up the great work!

10/19/2026

As we recognize World Polio Day, remember that in 1988 polio affected hundreds of thousands of children each year. Today, the disease remains endemic in only Afghanistan and Pakistan.

One inspiring story comes from the hundreds of thousands of frontline healthcare workers who walk through mountains, deserts, and remote villages to vaccinate children who otherwise might never receive protection. In Pakistan alone, more than 400,000 workers participated in campaigns reaching millions of children.

Foundation Thought: Eradication is not inevitable. It happens because people care enough to act.

09/03/2026

September: Teachers in Panama
A Rotary Foundation initiative in Panama focused on helping teachers use technology effectively in classrooms. Rather than simply donating equipment, the project trained educators so students could benefit for years into the future. Rotary often talks about sustainability. This is what sustainability looks like. Instead of providing a short-term solution, Rotarians created long-term capacity. The Rotary Foundation's best projects do not just solve problems. They give communities the tools to solve future problems themselves.

Foundation Thought: Foundation giving creates lasting change, not temporary relief.

08/27/2026

08/25/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome Mike and Erin Bunton to Rotary today as they shared the inspiring story of Phoenix Martial Arts. Their passion for developing confidence, discipline, leadership, and character in youth and adults was evident throughout their presentation. Thank you, Mike and Erin, for highlighting the positive impact Phoenix Martial Arts is making in our community!

08/12/2026

Today, the Rotary Club of Statesville took our meeting beyond the usual table and into our community! 💙💛

We gathered at The Salvation Army and joined Grill 4 God for a wonderful time of fellowship, service, and connection. We’re grateful for the people and organizations in our community who work every day to serve our neighbors and make Iredell County a better place.

Rotary is about more than meetings—it’s about showing up, building relationships, and putting Service Above Self into action.

Thank you to The Salvation Army and Grill 4 God for welcoming us today!

08/06/2026

August: The Child Who Never Got Polio

Some of the greatest successes in the world are the ones we never see.

Most people have never met a child who was saved from polio because prevention doesn’t make headlines. Instead, it quietly changes lives. A child runs, plays, goes to school, and grows up without ever knowing what they were protected from.

Rotary’s first major polio immunization effort began in the Philippines in 1979. That work grew into the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Today, Rotary and its partners have helped protect more than 3 billion children, reducing polio cases by more than 99.9% worldwide.

Every vaccinated child represents a future filled with possibility instead of paralysis.

Foundation Thought: Our contributions help create success stories that often go unseen. Together, we continue Doing Good in the World.

08/01/2026

For the first time this season, there will be individual bowls of Blackberry Cobbler on the table at the Rotary Club of Statesville farmers market. This is my family’s fav 🤗🤗🤗. See you in the morning. Gonna be a beautiful morning ‼️🤗💕.

08/01/2026

🌽🍅 There’s something special about a Saturday morning at the Statesville Farmers Market! 🌻🫐

Fresh produce, friendly faces, local vendors, handmade goods, and a community coming together—it’s one of my favorite Saturday traditions. ❤️

Take a look at this video for a glimpse of all the great things happening at the market, then come see it for yourself! Support our local farmers and small businesses while enjoying a beautiful morning in downtown Statesville. 🧑‍🌾🥕🌼

📍 Statesville Farmers Market
🕖 Saturdays | 7:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 246 E. Front Street, Statesville

We hope to see you there! ☀️