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Food Collection Drive September 2021

We are hosting a Food Collection Drive during September in honor of annual #HungerActionMonth, to benefit Food for Others in Fairfax.
 
To donate food, see flyer for drop off location in Springfield. To donate funds, email us at FallsChurchRotary@gmail.com, Attn Club President René Calandria.
 
 
 Food Collection Drive September 2021 Diane Hill 2021-08-31 04:00:00Z 0

New Zoom Link Effective July 1, 2021

Effective July 1, 2021, the recurring zoom meeting link info for our hybrid club meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 6.30pm is:
 
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81477496164?pwd=MFZpRTcvWWtJMVQxM0h1WldZRjlQUT09
 
Meeting ID: 814 7749 6164
Passcode: 653862

One tap mobile
+13017158592,,81477496164#,,,,*653862# US 
 
Dial by your location (US): +1 301 715 8592
 
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdQV7URQ2X
 
We are meeting in person as well as online at Glory Days Grill in Fairfax VA at Pan Am Shopping Center. Guests welcome: if you plan to join us in person, please email us in advance at fallschurchrotary@gmail.com.
 
Check out our active club facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/FallsChurchRotary for most recent info on upcoming meeting programs-- and thanks for your patience as we strive to get our website calendar and home page updated with the revised zoom link.
 New Zoom Link Effective July 1, 2021 Diane Hill 2021-07-01 04:00:00Z 0

Congratulations, Youth Speech Contest Winners!

 
Congratulations to the winner of the 2021 Falls Church Rotary Youth Speech Contest: Elizabeth Ogletree, sophomore at Bishop O’Connell High School. The annual competition for area high schoolers was held via zoom on March 26, 2021. Elizabeth was awarded the $100 club 1st prize. Stephanie Minaya, a Bishop O’Connel senior, was awarded 2nd place ($50).
 
The speech topic was the current Rotary Presidential theme "Rotary Opens Opportunities." 
 
Elizabeth has advanced as one of six finalists in the Rotary District 7610 Speech Competition, to be held virtually on April 17. Learn more about the annual High School Speech competition at the District website: click here.. The District awards are $1,000, $500, and $250 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
 
Falls Church Rotary sponsors an Interact Club for high schoolers at Bishop O'Connell. Interact is the high school level of rotary, connecting young people ages 12 – 18 to develop leadership skills and discover the power of Service Above Self. Activities include oratorical contests, community service projects, music competition and leadership training camp. Additionally, there are Interact scholarship opportunities and Rotary Club exchange.
 Congratulations, Youth Speech Contest Winners! Diane Hill 2021-04-12 04:00:00Z 0
Club Zoom Meeting 4/15: Meet New Member Juliette Diane Hill 2021-04-08 04:00:00Z 0

Del. Marcus B. Simon at Club Zoom Meeting April 1

 
Our next zoom meeting on April 1 features special guest Virginia Delegate Marcus B. Simon (53rd District), with an update on the 2021 General Assembly legislative session and new state laws.
 
Bring your questions and concerns -- all welcome!
 
Here is background info at the VA General Assembly website: https://virginiageneralassembly.gov/lawAndResources.php?secid=21&activesec=3#!hb=1&mainContentTabs=0
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- Please join us! No need to RSVP -
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Del. Marcus B. Simon at Club Zoom Meeting April 1 Diane Hill 2021-03-24 04:00:00Z 0
Club Zoom Meeting 3/18/21 - Meet New Member Emily Hagad Noserale Diane Hill 2021-03-18 04:00:00Z 0

"US Presidential Transitions" 1/21/21 Speaker

 
Our club Jan. 21 meeting program via zoom is a very timely one! Our topic is: "US Presidential Transitions: A Look Ahead" with speaker Kevin Madden, Executive Vice President of Advocacy at Arnold Ventures (www.ArnoldVentures.org)
- All welcome! Zoom link and phone # is below. No need to RSVP -
 
Speaker bio:
Kevin’s experience with today’s modern media, as a frequent guest on national and international cable and broadcast news outlets, has earned him a reputation as a sought-after media strategist and crisis communications manager. He currenly leads the integration of Arnold Ventures’ advocacy and communications strategies with its policy and research capabilities, positioning the organization as a leader in shaping public policy debates and positive outcomes at the federal, state, and local level. Prior to his leadership role at Arnold Ventures, Kevin was a partner at public affairs firm Hamilton Place Strategies. From 2004 to 2016, he served as a senior strategist and spokesperson on three national presidential campaigns. Previously, he was spokesperson and communications strategist in the Office of the Majority Leader, US House of Representatives, and Deputy Director of Public Affairs and national spokesperson for the US Dep. of Justice. He also serves on the advisory board of the Bipartisan Policy Center Action Network.
 
Join Falls Church Rotary Zoom Meeting  -- recurring 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 6.30pm:
 
Meeting ID: 851 7289 8099
Passcode: 613148
One tap mobile:
+13017158592,,85172898099#,,,,,,0#,,613148# US 
Dial by phone:  301.715.8592 

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Falls Church Rotary continues to meet virtually due to public health concerns. In non social distancing times: we enjoy dinner together at a local restaurant. Visiting Rotarians, prospective members, and public welcome. Club meetings are held 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month at 6.30 pm, with interesting programs & speakers. On 5th Thursdays, we sometimes meet for a social activity at a local bar or other venue. Our club brochure is at -- https://bit.ly/FallsChurchRotary-BrochureStory.
 
Not sure what #Rotary is?... Maybe you've seen a need in our community & wondered how you could help. Maybe you want to use your professional skills to help others -- or even learn new skills. Maybe you're seeking connections with other service-minded professionals locally & abroad. Then maybe #Rotary is for you!
 
More info at www.linktr.ee/FallsChurchRotary to check our speakers schedule & upcoming events.
Join us for fun & fellowship! Our Falls Church Rotary has been celebrating "Service Above Self" since 1952! Learn more about #ServiceAboveSelf & Rotary service at www.rotary.org.
 "US Presidential Transitions" 1/21/21 Speaker Diane Hill 2021-01-04 05:00:00Z 0
District Governor Visit Oct. 15 (via zoom) Diane Hill 2020-09-24 04:00:00Z 0

COVID-19 Update: Community Town Hall 2021

All welcome to join us for a Virtual Town Hall Update on COVID-19 on Sept. 16 at 6 pm ET. As we did last fall, we have invited some experts from Inova Healthcare System to provide current info on how the recent variants are affecting our community and the world. This is an opportunity for us to learn the latest CDC guidelines, transmission, mitigation, and prevention as well as some safety precautions that we still have to observe even when we are fully vaccinated.

Be sure to bring your questions! The zoom link is our usual club meeting link and phone, listed below our flyer:

Questions? Email FallsChurchRotary@gmail.com, Attn: Club President René Callandia.
 
ZOOM DETAILS:
Effective July 1, 2021, the recurring zoom meeting link info for our hybrid club meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 6.30pm is:
 
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81477496164?pwd=MFZpRTcvWWtJMVQxM0h1WldZRjlQUT09
 
Meeting ID: 814 7749 6164
Passcode: 653862

One tap mobile
+13017158592,,81477496164#,,,,*653862# US 
 
Dial by your location (US): +1 301 715 8592
 
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdQV7URQ2X
 COVID-19 Update: Community Town Hall 2021 Diane Hill 2020-08-20 04:00:00Z 0

Food For Others | Aug. 20 Meeting

Our club meetings continue on 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 6.30pm. Now via Zoom, led by Pres. Rene Calandria.
 
Our program speaker for Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 is:
 
Alison Padget, Director of Development and Outreach, at Food for Others -- which distributes food to our local neighbors in need nmby mobilizing our communuty and volunteers. Here in our nation’s capital area, the high cost of living forces many families who are struggling to make ends meet to choose between spending money for food, or on other basic needs such as housing and healthcare. Food for Others is an important part of Northern Virginia’s safety net for those needing food when an emergency strikes and for the growing number of working poor who need to supplement their inadequate food supplies.
 
All welcome to join us to learn about the need in our area, FFO programs, and how to help. 
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Food For Others | Aug. 20 Meeting Diane Hill 2020-08-17 04:00:00Z 0

COVID-19 Response Virtual Town Hall

The pandemic and community public health safety issues continue to be of grave concern. All welcome for this town hall zoom webinar with Inova Health System executives, hosted by Falls Church Rotary on Sept. 3 at 6 pm ET. Click here for event flyer (pdf).

** Watch the recording via our club youtube channel.  Click here to view.**

Topics to be covered include:

  • COVID-19: Its nature & why it matters
  • COVID services for low income and uninsured community members
  • Safety measures during in-person meetings
  • Cloth mask vs surgical mask: the safest route
  • Inova’s support for Latinx communities, the hardest hit demographic, and communities of color
  • Rotarians as community partners in the fight against COVID
  • Inova’s educational & community outreach on COVID
  • Keeping our workplaces safe for both workers and customers

Featured Speakers:

  • Michelle Vassallo, MHA, BSN, RN, NE-BC, CEN - Vice President, Nursing, Inova Clinical Platforms [note: Michelle could not be with us, so Dr. Chalapathy Venkatesan, MD joined us instead.]
  • Michael Forehand - Vice President, Inova Government and Community Affairs.
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COVID-19 Response Virtual Town Hall Diane Hill 2020-08-12 04:00:00Z 0

Watch our Club Slideshow!

 
To celebrate Rotary Membership Month, we created a new slideshow video to highlight our commitment to #ServiceAboveSelf and our many projects and activities, both local and abroad. 
 
Watch on our club youtube channel: click here.
 
 
 Watch our Club Slideshow! Diane Hill 2020-08-04 04:00:00Z 0

Club Brochure Now Online

We've updated our club brochure -- now a front/back rack card. Download the pdf --> click here
 
 
We are a "small club with big impact" with a diverse membership in profession, age, gender, cultures, and passions -- all committed to our Rotary mission of "Service Above Self."  Rotary International exists because of people like you -- and us -- working together, to accomplish extraordinary things in our community and across the world. Rotary is your chance to give back to your community and the world -- all it takes is a willingness to get involved!
 
Are you or someone you know interested to join our club? We'd love to meet you and invite you to join us for a zoom meeting. For questions, further information and to introduce yourself, email our Club Membership chair, Rex Hayes, at FallsChurchRotary@gmail.com. We look forward to meeting you!
 
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Club Brochure Now Online Diane Hill 2020-08-01 04:00:00Z 0

"Front Porch" Food Collection Drive: Now to Sat. 8/15/20

 
 
Many families are struggling in these challenging times. To help at least a bit: our Rotary Club of Falls Church VA is hosting a
Front Porch Food Collection Drive -- now through Sat., Aug. 15 -- to benefit families who depend on our local food pantry, located at Knox Presbyterian Church, operated by the Falls Church Community Service Council.
 
Here's how it works with 3 ways to make your donation:
 
  >> 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭: Drop off your donations at any time at your convenience by Aug. 15 at Past President Diane Hill's front porch (near our club's non-pandemic meeting location Harvest Moon) at: 6818 Kincaid Ave , Falls Church 22042.
  >> 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮: Email us to coordinate a contactless pickup: FallsChurchRotary@gmail.com.
  >> 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟯: On afternoon of Sat. Aug. 15, stop by Diane's front yard with your donations  to say hello and meet club members, other Rotarians and neighbors for some socially distanced refreshments!
 
>> 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: Canned goods (tuna, fruits, vegetables, sauces). Rice, pasta, energy bars, cooking oil, low-sugar cereals. Giant grocery gift cards also welcome!
 
𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗻 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯𝘀: we welcome your help to spread the word to share our flyer and/or to collect donations to partner with us to help families in need. Comment below -- or email FC Club Pres. Rene Calandria at FallsChurchRotary@gmail.com.
 
View and download pdf of our flyer: click here
 
Full info at Patch.com at: http://bit.ly/FCRotaryFoodDriveInfo.
 
 
𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 🙏  #WeAreRotary #PeopleOfAction #ServiceAboveSelf
 "Front Porch" Food Collection Drive: Now to Sat. 8/15/20 Diane Hill 2020-07-28 04:00:00Z 0

* Meetings CANCELLED through April 30 *

Per advisories from RI and our Rotary District 7610, our in-person club dinner meetings are canceled through April 30. Club members: see the emails that President Stephanie Arnold has sent in recent days per conference calls for board meetings, future planning, etc.
 
We will be re-scheduling speaker programs and still hope to be able to host our 2nd Walk For Peace at some later date ... watch this space! For questions or concerns, please email Club President Stephanie Arnold via: FallsChurchRotary@gmail.com.
 
Please see our club facebook page for more timely updates: www.facebook.com/FallsChurchRotary --
including, on a cheerier note, see photos of our Club President-Elect Rene Calandria at the March #ChesapeakePETS training seminar: https://www.facebook.com/142010319167937/posts/2797132426989033/
 
We hope everyone will exercise caution and safe hygiene --stay safe!
 * Meetings CANCELLED through April 30 * Diane Hill 2020-03-14 04:00:00Z 0

Club Photos & Albums Now at SmugMug 

Our club photo albums from meeting and soecial events are now at a club SmugMug site:
https://fallschurchrotary.smugmug.com/
 
It's easy to view and download photos -- all at no charge 👍
 
 Club Photos & Albums Now at SmugMug Diane Hill 2020-01-16 05:00:00Z 0

* CANCELLED * January 16 Dinner Meeting

* CANCELLED *Opioid Crisis in Fairfax County

TONIGHT'S @FallsChRotary MEETING JAN. 16 ON OPIOID CRISIS HAS BEEN CANCELLED -- APOLOGIES FOR THE LAST MINUTE NOTICE. WE WILL RESCHEDULE OUR SPEAKER SOON ‼ https://t.co/nBywdp7QaG

 * CANCELLED * January 16 Dinner Meeting Diane Hill 2020-01-16 05:00:00Z 0

Navigate our Website ...

If you are using a mobile device, below are some quick links to navigate our website.
We also have a LinkTree url easier quick access to key info --> go to linktr.ee/FallsChurchRotary
 
Club Brochure (pdf, new for 2020) >> 
 
Follow and engage with our club on our social channels:
And, as always, we welcome email inquiries at FallsChurchRotary@gmail.com.
 
 Navigate our Website ... Diane Hill 2020-01-02 05:00:00Z 0

Brunch at Ronald McDonald House! - 9.21.19

 
Our club served as  “guest chefs” preparing and serving breakfast/brunch to residents at the Ronald McDonald House of Northern Virginia on grounds of INOVA Fairfax Hospital, 3312 Gallows Road, Falls Church, on World Peace Day, Sept. 21.

The Ronald McDonald House provides lodging for families of critically-ill children experiencing long hospital stays. Our club will determine the menu, buy groceries, and prepare and serve the meal on-site that morning.
 
 
 
 
See our club Facebook page for details:
 
 
*****
We're a fun, group, with club members from around the globe.
We meet at 6.30pm on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, for family-style Chinese dinner at Harvest Moon Restaurant & Lounge (only $15). Other Thursdays, you'll find us out in the community volunteering or enjoying a social hour at a local restaurant.
 Brunch at Ronald McDonald House! - 9.21.19 Diane Hill 2019-09-21 04:00:00Z 0

World Polio Day Commemoration: Thurs., Oct 17

 
We will celebrate World Polio Day a week early at our club meeting on Tursday, Oct. 17.
 
Past President Carlota McCormack has organized a Polio Trivia Contest and purple ice cream for dessert! District Governor Jonathan Lucus will be with us for his annual club visit.
 
 
See our club Facebook page for details:
 
 
*****
We're a fun, group, with club members from around the globe.
We meet at 6.30pm on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, for family-style Chinese dinner at Harvest Moon Restaurant & Lounge (only $15). Other Thursdays, you'll find us out in the community volunteering or enjoying a social hour at a local restaurant.
 World Polio Day Commemoration: Thurs., Oct 17 Diane Hill 2019-09-20 04:00:00Z 0

Upcoming Meetings &  Events (Fall 2019)

We're a fun, diverse group, with club members from around the globe.
We meet at 6.30pm on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, for family-style Chinese dinner at Harvest Moon Restaurant & Lounge (only $15). Other Thursdays, you'll find us out in the community volunteering or enjoying a happy hour in the area. Guests and visiting Rotarians --- and prospective members -- always welcome!
 
Upcoming Speakers, Events & Activities include:
 

Saturday, October 19   Club Community Service Project

9:45am – Meet at Falls Church Community Center, 223 Little Falls Street, for Community Clean-Up Day.  We will pick up litter along our club’s adopted street, Washington St. between Broad and the W&OD Trail.

Thursday, November 7 Meeting

6:30pm – Club Meeting at Harvest Moon Restaurant – Program: Ms. Maralee Gutierrez Cruz, Founder and Executive Director of Comunidad (www.comunidadva.org) who will tell us about a literacy program at the Willston Community Center and how we can get involved.

7:45pm – Board Meeting at Harvest Moon Restaurant

Thursday, November 21 - Club Meeting at Special Location:  Thanksgiving Baskets

6:30pm – Special Club Meeting at the Veterans Center at the John & Jill Ker Conway Residence, 1005 N. Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002.  We will provide Thanksgiving baskets to veterans (with funds and food items we collect ahead of time).  Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged.  More to come on this event!

Thursday, December 5 Club Meeting

6:30pm – Club Meeting at Harvest Moon Restaurant – Program: Annual General Meeting/ Second Quarter Club Assembly and Annual Club Elections

7:45pm – Board Meeting at Harvest Moon Restaurant

Thursday, December 19 Club Meeting: Holiday Party

6:30pm – Club Holiday Party (location TBD)

Thursday, January 2 Club Meeting

6:30pm – Club Meeting at Harvest Moon Restaurant (program TBD)

For more info and events, click the Read More box at lower right  ➡️➡️➡️➡️

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Upcoming Meetings & Events (Fall 2019) Diane Hill 2019-09-19 04:00:00Z 0

New Rotary Year 2019/2020

 
 
We're a fun, diverse group, with club members from around the globe.
We meet at 6.30pm on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, for family-style Chinese dinner at Harvest Moon Restaurant & Lounge (only $15).
Other Thursdays, you'll find us out in the community volunteering or enjoying a happy hour in the area. Guests and visiting Rotarians --- and prospective members -- always welcome!
 
Check our website Speakers Calendar for our meeting program schedule.
 
 
 New Rotary Year 2019/2020 Diane Hill 2019-07-01 04:00:00Z 0

Middle School Essay Contest Winner

 
Our April 4 meeting was our annual Middle School Essay Contest dinner honoring our student winners and their families and teachers. The essay topic was Rotary’s #FourWayTest.
 
Pictured (left to right): Club President Stephanie Arnold, students Serenna Semonsen, 1st place awardee Laura Zhang, and Peyton Walcott, withthe club's Youth Service Chair Rex Hayes.
 
Laura, a student at Longfellow Middle School, read her winning essay at the meeting. 2nd place awardee Peyton attends Shenandoah Middle School, and 3rd place awardee Serenna attends Longfellow. Kudos to Laura, who was selected for the 3rd place award in the district contest at the Rotary District 7610 Conference on April 6!
Middle School Essay Contest Winner Diane Hill 2019-04-17 04:00:00Z 0

Cancun Raffle Trip Winner!

 
 
Congratulations to club member Joe Akkara, winner of the Rotary Club of Falls Church VA Cancun raffle drawing last night 😎 ⛵🌞 🏊‍♀️ 🇲🇽 🍹 🌞 !
 
He is pictured at center holding the winning ticket with Club President-Nominee Rene Calandria (left) & President Stephanie Arnold (right). Club member Patrick Sisk won 2nd prize -- a $100 Visa gift card.
 
A huge thank you to Rene, who donated the trip, which enabled our club to raise over $4,500 for our local & international service projects. Thanks to everyone who supported our fundraiser <3
 Cancun Raffle Trip Winner! Diane Hill 2019-03-08 05:00:00Z 0

Training Leaders of Action!

D 7610 #Rotary Club Presidents Stephanie Arnold of Rotary Club of Falls Church VA & Engie Mokhtar of Alexandria West Rotary Club
on a break from the #MegaMembershipSeminar at  the 2019 Chesapeake Presidents Elect Training Seminar (#CPETS19) in Chantilly, VA. 
 
Other Falls Church participants and attendees at the 2019 CPETS included: PDG Horace McCormack, who served a 2nd and final year as Chair of the CPETS Planning Committee; PP Diane Hill, who serves as lead for CPETS
Publicity and PR; and PP and AG Elect Erica Brouillette, there for AGE training and to staff the District 7610 Peace Committee exhibit table. 
 
Official #CPETS19 photo album is here: http://bit.ly/photosCPETS19. Faceboook public album is at this link, for impromptu and photos shared by attendees: http://bit.ly/CPETS19_fbphotos
 
 
 Training Leaders of Action! Diane Hill 2019-03-01 05:00:00Z 0

Packing Party: Welcome Kits for Refugees

 
What a great turnout on Saturday, Feb. 23 --Rotary International #WorldPeaceAndUnderstandingDay 🕊️ -- at our Packing Party for Refugee Welcome Kits, benefiting Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area! Thanks to all who attended in person at the Thomas Jefferson Library in Falls Church that morning -- as well as those who donated the supplies ☮️ 🕊️ ☮️
 
 
Thank you to PP and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Erica Brouillette for planning and organizing this heartwarming community event!
 
 Packing Party: Welcome Kits for Refugees Diane Hill 2019-02-24 05:00:00Z 0

Club Holiday Party - Dec. 20

 

Join our club for our HOLIDAY PARTY on Thursday, December 20!

We’d especially like to see some of you who haven’t attended a meeting recently.  We miss you!  

 

Wear your ugliest holiday sweater, bring a gift valued at no more than $10 to exchange and donations of non-perishable food items and cold-weather gear (including hats, scarves, gloves and socks) for the Veterans Pantry and other local charities.

 

Please RSVP to PP Carlota at lotusbud254@gmail.com by Friday, Dec. 14.

 

Click here for our invitation flyer >

 

We’re expecting some special guests!  It will be a fun evening!

 Club Holiday Party - Dec. 20 Diane Hill 2018-12-05 05:00:00Z 0

Raffle: Win a 6-Night Stay in Cancun!

Brrr .... it's cold outside! Doesn't a trip to sunny warm Cancun sound really great? 🇲🇽  🍹 🌞  ⛱ 

Even better: how about the chance to ...

Win a 6-Night Stay at the The Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort Villas & Spa in Cancun, Mexico! 🍹 ⛱ 🇲🇽

Rotary Club of Falls Church VA is hosting a fundraiser Raffle!

Tickets are just $20 & only 300 will sold ... pretty great odds, right?!

Download Raffle Flyer (pdf) >

Drawing held March 7, 2019 at our club's early St. Patrick's Day dinner. Need not be present to win!

Purchase your winning tickets from any FC Club member, via cash or check payable to Falls Church Rotary Club. Send us an email to fallschurchrotary@gmail.com to reserve yours -- and we can make arrangement to get your payment.

== Grand Prize ==
6-night hotel accommodations at The Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort Villas and Spa in Cancun, Mexico. Property accommodates up to 4 people, including children. May be used any time in calendar year 2019, subject to availability of reservations and excluding holiday blackout periods. (Airfare and other amenities not included.)

== 2nd Prize ==
$100 American Express gift card.

 

Please help us spread the word!

 Raffle: Win a 6-Night Stay in Cancun! Diane Hill 2018-12-01 05:00:00Z 0

"Small Club, Big Impact"

"Small Club, Big Impact" -- Our club and activities were featured in the March 2018 issue of the Rotary District 7610 newsletter! We are proud to have been named "Best Small Club" of 7610 once again for RY 17/18 Read all about it. Image below and newsletter pdf is at: http://bit.ly/2Et6Evk
 
 "Small Club, Big Impact" Diane Hill 2018-09-15 04:00:00Z 0

Rotary Coffee & Conversation  - 9.13.18

Posted on Sep 08, 2018
Join members of Rotary Club of Falls Church VA in a casual setting to learn about Rotary & to find the opportunity you're looking for: service, leadership, networking & much more:
   Thurs. Sept. 13  -   Stop by for a beverage on us! Between 7 - 9 pm
 
All welcome -- fellow Rotarians from other area clubs too!
Location:  Starbucks Falls Church City, 344 W. Broad St., Falls Church VA 22046 (plenty of free parking in shopping center)
 
 
 
 Rotary Coffee &amp; Conversation - 9.13.18 2018-09-08 04:00:00Z 0

Upcoming Club & District 7610 Events

 

Upcoming Club and District 7610 Events Rotary Year 2018/19:

 

Sept. 8 – End Polio Now Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs 7 PM (Sat.) - $41/ticket

Sept. 15, 9:00-11:00am (FREE) – District 7610 Northern Virginia Regional Membership/Public Image Summit, Mason District Governmental Center, 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA (register at www.rotary7610.org)

Sept. 20 – Rotary Times Taping, 3:15 PM at Fairfax Public Access Studio, Merrifield, VA

Sept. 22 – Rotary District 7610 Foundation Seminar, University of Mary Washington-Stafford Campus-South Building, 121 University Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22406 (register at www.rotary7610.org)

Sept. 28-30 – RYLA, Prince William Forest Park

Oct. 24 – World Polio Day

Oct. 27, 9:00am – District 7610 Peace Conference, University of Mary Washington-Stafford Campus-South Building, 121 University Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22406 (register at www.rotary7610.org)

Nov. 1 – Application deadline for Global Grants Scholarships to District Chair

Nov. 10 – 2018 District 7610 Foundation Recognition Banquet, Riverside Center, 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA (cash bar begins at 6:00pm; dinner at 7:00pm) – SAVE THE DATE (register at www.rotary7610.org)

Nov. 19 – Rotary Times Taping, 3:15 PM at Fairfax Public Access Studio, Merrifield, VA

Jan. 26 – Pre-PETS Training (details TBA)

Feb. 23 – Rotary Peace Day

Apr. 4-7 – District Conference, Rotary District 7610, Virginia Crossings Hotel, Glen Allen, VA

Jun. 1-5 – Rotary International Convention, Hamburg, Germany

 Upcoming Club &amp; District 7610 Events Diane Hill 2018-09-06 04:00:00Z 0

Message from Club President Stephanie Arnold  9/5/18

Dear Falls Church Rotarians,
 
I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend!  I look forward to seeing everyone at our club meeting tomorrow at Harvest Moon at 6:30pm. We will have a club assembly to discuss our initial plans for the year in the different avenues of service, fundraising, membership, etc.  We’ll keep this a fairly informal discussion over dinner, and look forward to everyone’s input.
 
It’s hard to believe – especially with this heat wave we’re having – that summer is pretty much over now that it’s September.  Did you know that September is Basic Education and Literacy Month on the Rotary calendar? 
 
 
 
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Message from Club President Stephanie Arnold 9/5/18 Diane Hill 2018-09-05 04:00:00Z 0
"Small Club, Big Impact" Diane Hill 2018-09-02 04:00:00Z 0

Club Honors for Rotary Year 17/18!

       
 
 
Falls Church Rotary Named "Best Small Club of the Year" at District Banquet
 
Club Past President and current Secretary Joe Scheibeler represented our Rotary Club of Falls Church VA at the Rotary District 7610 Banquet on Saturday, June 30.
 
We are honored and proud to once again receive a Club Excellence Award and to be named "Best Small Club of the Year" under the leadership of Club President Erica Brouillette and District Governor Ronnie Chantker.
 
We also received: Silver Award for New Generations; and Bronze Awards for Club Service, Community Service, and Public Image.
 
We are in good company with all the other clubs being recognized for making the world a better place!
 
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Family of Rotary Baseball Game July 21

 

Join us for the annual "Family of Rotary" Nats game -- Sat., July 21!

Email Falls Church Rotary Past President Joe Scheibeler for tickets at $40 pp -- selling fast! -- at joseph.scheibeler@usps.gov. A portion of ticket price benefits our Rotary Club of Falls Church VA community service projects. Everyone welcome -- don't need to be a #Rotarian to enjoy the game and fellowship!

Download flyer as pdf: click here >>

Click here for event at club facebook page >>

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Carol Pierstorff High School Music Competition - Wed., April 11

 
 
 
 
 
Join our club as we celebrate our 2017 Club Music Competition, at a special location. For more information about the event or how to enter, contact:
PP Carlota McCormack, Competition Coordinator. If you can attend, please rsvp to fallschurchrotary@gmail.com, so we can plan for refreshments!
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Walk for Peace & Peace Expo: Join us on Saturday, March 24!

 
 
 
Did you know there are many ways to promote peace?  Come and learn how you can promote peace and connect with organizations promoting peace in the community at our family-friendly community event!
 
Walk for Peace & Peace Expo
Hosted by Rotary Club of Falls Church
 
Date: Saturday, March 24, 2018
Time: 9 am – Noon
Location:  Falls Church High School, 7521 Jaguar Trail,Falls Church VA  22042
 
 
GET INSPIRED!  Our dynamic and knowledgeable speakers will get you thinking about how you can promote peace at our family-friendly community event.
 
WALK FOR PEACE!  Get outside and walk with your community members along a scenic 2.2 mile route (stroller- and wheelchair-accessible).
 
REGISTER!  $20 Early Bird Rate Before March 1 (25 after). To register at our eventbrite site, click here.
 
SPONSOR!  Event Sponsorships & Exhibit Tables Available! Email Club President Erica Brouillette for details (flyer coming soon). Email: fallschurchrotary@gmail.com.
 
NETWORK AT THE PEACE EXPO! Connect directly with community organizations and agencies promoting peace through their work as we showcase the good that they do. Email us if you are interested to exhibit at the event, including Rotary clubs with humanitarian projects (local or global).
 
Event proceeds benefit the Rotary Club’s community service projects, including student academic contests and scholarships.
 
For questions, email Club President Erica at fallschurchrotary@gmail.com.
 
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Meeting Schedule, as of Oct. 19, 2017

** Visit and "Like" our club on facebook (you don't have to be a facebook user to view our content): Visit Falls Church Rotary on facebook.
 
We have a new meeting policy and schedule.  Our club now meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays for a dinner meeting at Harvest Moon,  with events (or no meeting) on other Thursdays of the month.  The current schedule is below. If you have questions or would like to present a program at a future club meeting, email us at fallschurchrotary@gmail.com Attn: Pres. Erica Brouillette.
 
Meeting Schedule as of Oct. 19, 2017:
 

Falls Church Rotary meets for a dinner meeting generally on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month.

Here is our club calendar, effective at Oct. 19, 2017, for upcoming meetings and events:

Nov. 16 = ** No dinner meeting atVolunteer to provide dinner and Thanksgiving baskets at Willston Center with Veterans Pantry
Dec.  14 = Holiday Party
Jan. 4 - TBA
Jan. 18 = District Gov. Ronnie Chantker’s visit.

Events:  

Nov. 18 = District Foundation Banquet, Fredericksburg, VA
Nov. 16 = Willston Center Thanksgiving dinner and Thanksgiving basket preparation volunteer event with Veterans Pantry
Dec. 14 = Holiday Party (tentative)
Dec. 26 = Rotary Times TV Show taping, Merrifield, VA
Jan. 18 = District Gov. Ronnie Chantker’s 5:30 PM Board Meeting

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Falls Church City Cleanup - Oct. 14, 2017

 
 
Members of Rotary Club of Falls Church VA had a fun and productive morning at the Sat. 10/14 Falls Church City, VA Community Cleanup Day, tidying up our club's adopted street section of Washington St. by The State Theatre. We enjoyed talking with Mayor David Tartar too -- and even found a painted rock! (photo coming soon) #WeAreRotary #PeopleOfAction#ServiceAboveSelf #RotariansRock
 
 
Our club meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays for a dinner meeting at Harvest Moon,  with events (or no meeting) on other Thursdays of the month.  The current schedule is below. If you have questions or would like to present a program at a future club meeting, email us at fallschurchrotary@gmail.com Attn: Pres. Erica Brouillette.
 
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August 3 Program: Britepaths

Join us at our Thurs. 8/3 dinner meeting when our program speaker will be #Rotarian Jennifer Rose, President of Rotary Club of Fairfax, Va., Inc., who is development manager at Britepaths (formerly Our Daily Bread). She'll provide an update on programs that lift families out of poverty, with a focus on financial literacy. All welcome for #Rotaryfellowship: delicious family-style Chinese dinner only $15 -- 6.30pm at Harvest Moon Restaurant & Lounge. #WeAreRotary #PeopleOfAction#RotariansRock
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Club Bulletin for JUNE 2014

Posted by Diane Hill on May 31, 2014

Click here to download a pdf of our Falls Church Rotary Club Bulletin for June 2014!

Click here to view photos from our June 5th Rotary Fellowship Dinner -- thanks to everyone who attended for a great evening of Rotary fellowship and FUN!

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Stop Hunger Now event - May 30, 2014

Posted by Diane Hill on May 31, 2014

Falls Church Rotarians volunteered on Saturday, May 30, 2014 at the Stop Hunger Now packaging event, hosted by fellow Rotary Clubs: Annandale (lead), Bailey's Crossroads, and Burke. The event was held at the Annandale United Methodist Church on Columbia Pike.  Scores of volunteers -- young and old -- from various community groups participated to package thousands of meals to be shipped overseas to feed hungry people.

Club members participating included: President Diane Hill, New Generations Chair Erica Brouillette and fiance Kevin, and new Rotarian Maakor Quarmyne.

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About www.StopHungerNow.org:

Stop Hunger Now is an international hunger relief agency that has been fulfilling its commitment to end hunger for more than 15 years. Since 1998, the organization has coordinated the distribution of food and other lifesaving aid to children and families in countries all over the world.

Stop Hunger Now created its meal packaging program, in 2005. The program perfected the assembly process that combines rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables and a flavoring mix including 21 essential vitamins and minerals into small meal packets. Each meal costs only 29 cents. The food stores easily, has a shelf-life of two years and transports quickly. Stop Hunger Now works with international partners that ship and distribute the meals in-country.

The packaging operation is mobile enough to go wherever volunteers are located, and can be adapted to accommodate as few as 25 and as many as 500 volunteers at a time. One SHN packaging event can result in the packaging of more than 1,000,000 meals. The use of volunteers for product packaging has resulted in an extremely cost-effective operation while, at the same time, increasing awareness of global hunger and food insecurity issues across the world.

Stop Hunger Now provides over 70% of its meals to support transformational development programs such as school feeding programs, vocational training programs, early childhood development programs, orphanages, and medical clinics.  Working with these programs helps enhance lives by giving beneficiaries the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty through education,  skills development, and health care while also receiving much needed nutrition.  Stop Hunger Now’s goal is to allocate 80% of its meals to transformational development programs by 2015.

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