Cape Fear Rotary - Jungle Rapids

04/09/2026

03/24/2026

We like to have fun at Cape Fear Rotary.https://youtu.be/oPMOdv-Zi-k

12/19/2024

We enjoyed a special program in the fall when UNCW Athletics Director Michael Oblinger was our guest. Michael came to UNCW 2 years ago from UCONN. UNCW is now fielding 19 Division 1 teams in the CAA conference. Michael discussed the long range plans for the athletics department including the possibility of a new basketball arena. We were happy to learn that UNCW athletes have given back the community with 5066 hours of community service.

12/12/2024

Thank you to Dr. Erin Griffin for joining us this fall. Dr. Erin Griffin joined us to talk about how she uses traditional medicine paired with other treatments for our mind, body and spirit.

12/05/2024

Ruth Smith serves as the Founder, President and Flight Leader for Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Area (HFCFA). Founded in 2020, HFCFA is a local, all-volunteer nonprofit organization that supports the mission of the National Honor Flight Network – to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. HFCFA flew its first mission to Washington, DC on April 30, 2022 and flew again in April 2023. In September 2022, both Ruth and the Honor Flight organization were awarded NC Coastal Inspiration Awards from AARP North Carolina.

Ruth brings a wealth of experience from the corporate, non-profit, and public sectors to lead the organization. She spent most of her career based out of Washington, DC where she worked
in government, and as a government relations professional. While living there, she was also a volunteer with the Honor Flight “Ground Crew” at Reagan Washington National Airport.

11/28/2024

Ann Tumblin, History of Topsail Island

Ann Tumblin spoke about the history of Topsail Island, which included Civil War activity, military training for World War II, the WASPS (Women's Air Force Service Pilots), and Operation Bumblebee. Topsail Island served as a proving ground for some of the first U.S. missile efforts. The principle of the controlled ram jet engine (the main concept for today's supersonic flights) was tested and proven on Topsail Island as a result of Operation Bumblebee.

Ann represented the Historical Society of Topsail Island, a non-profit organization dedicated to the collection, preservation, and promotion of the history of the Greater Topsail Island area under the mission "Preserving the Past, Enjoying the Present, Building the Future." She served on the Board of Directors.

11/25/2024

President Brent Named to WHA Board

President Brent, shown here with Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo, has been named the newest Commissioner of the Wilmington Housing Authority Board. Brent is a talented musician, Vice-President Commercial Lending for Paragon Bank and of course, President of the "Greatest Rotary Club in the Universe." Congratulations Brent...and thanks for your community service!

11/21/2024

Thank you Abby Lorenzo, with the Wilmington Downtown Trail Project for sharing with us!

Abby Lorenzo is the Deputy Director for the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO). In this role, Ms. Lorenzo is responsible for overseeing the MPO’s long range planning services and coordinating with other regional and statewide transportation planning efforts. Ms. Lorenzo has worked for the WMPO since September 2017, and prior to that worked in planning for the Town of Carolina Beach. She also has experience working in private transportation engineering consulting. Ms. Lorenzo has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Vermont and a Master of Public Administration from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She currently lives in Leland with her husband and three children.

08/29/2024

Last week Debbie Todd, Senior Membership Director with the Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines, came by to accept our donation and to give us an update on everything Girl Scouts in our community.

08/28/2024

Thank you to Jen Wilson-Mathis from Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington for stopping by last week to share an inspiring update on GLOW's wonderful mission. We are proud to support the impactful work you do in empowering young women and future leaders!

08/19/2024

🌊 "We take kids with autism surfing. We paddle out together on tandem boards to catch the waves that come our way. That’s what we do; that’s what we love."

We’re thrilled to announce that the Cape Fear Rotary - Jungle Rapids proudly presented a $2,000 check to the Surfers Healing NC! 🙌

Supporting and giving back to the community is at the heart of what we do, and we’re honored to support this amazing organization as they host a local camp at Wrightsville Beach, NC. 🏄‍♂️🏄‍♀️

07/22/2024

Thank you to Grey Outdoor, LLC for sponsoring our golf tournament as a Silver Sponsor!