Newport Rotary Recognized by Governor

Pres. Joe welcomes Gov. Vanessa

District Governor Vanessa Ervin from Jacksonville was the guest speaker at Newport Rotary on August 25, 2014.

Governor Ervin presented RI President Gary Huang's Theme "Light Up Rotary", unveiled several new service initiatives, and presented several awards to Newport Rotary and its members.

Newport Rotarians and Guests Enjoy Networking!

Initiatives include the 2014-15 RI Presidential Citation, The District's 'Light House Award" for "Clubs of Excellence", the membership campaign "Stronger by 2- Stronger by 4", increasing the Paul Harris Society rolls, the October "Day of Service", the World's Greatest Meal for Polio", and information on the 2015 District Conference scheduled for Atlantic Beach, April 24-26, 2015.      

We thank Gov. Vanessa for her dedication to Rotary! The Recognitions are highlighted below.  

PP Larry Howard (left) is recognized by letter from 2013-14 RI President Ron Burton read by DG Vanessa Ervin (center) citing his 50 years in Rotary. He joins PDG Derryl Garner (right) as the two 50+ year Rotarians in Newport Rotary.

PDG Bevin Wall (left) is recognized by RI President Gary Huang (via Governor Vanessa Ervin, pictured, right) as a Gold-level New Member Sponsor for bringing in 6 or more new members since last year. He is featured on the RI website Member Recognition Gallery.  

Newport Rotary was recognized for over $300 per capita given to support our Rotary Foundation, and was awarded a $500 District Grant to support their new raised Flower Beds project at Croatan Ridge Nursing Home, a project that benefits residents as well as the local food pantry.