Nominating Committee:
Ryan Blankenship, Rainey Niklawski, Fred Taylor, Claire Schlichtherle, Brian Redden
Midlothian Rotary Board – FY 2023:
President: Ryan Blankenship Immediate Past President: Mark Jones Vice President/President Elect: Ward Currin
Secretary: Rainey Niklawski Treasurer: Beth Fitzwater Sergeant at Arms: Richard McCullough
Director: Fred Taylor (Membership) Director: Brad Lowry (Foundation Team) Director: Glen Groat (Business & Operations Team)
Director: Robley Bates (Public Image Team) Director: Joe Lewis (Fundraising Team) Director: **Sean Danowski (Service & Social Team)
Welcome New Members!
We are so excited to have inducted 4 new members into our club this week! Welcome, Stephanie, Bill, Hunter, and Joe!Soles4Souls Service a Success!
A big thank you to the team of Rotarians who went and helped out at Soles4Souls this past Thursday. We are so grateful to be making an impact in our community one service event at a time.Speaker 9/14/2021: Chris Beach with Relationship Foundation of Virginia
Thank you to Chris Beach from Relationship Foundation of Virginia for speaking to our club about all the wonderful things they are doing for fathers in the area. Follow their social media for information about their Father Christmas program!Join us at ChandlerFEST!
Manakin Episcopal Church Presents ChandlerFEST, a benefit event to raise funds for the Boys Home of Virginia and to honor and celebrate Midlothian Rotary Club member Chandler Williams' 75th Birthday.
ChandlerFEST will be held September 26, 2021 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Phillips’ Farm in Midlothian.
Tickets for ChandlerFEST are $30 per person with a cap of $75 for a family
Bluegrass music and a smoke chick or pork meal from Mission BBQ with all the fixing are included with your ticket. Kindred Spirits beer sold separately.
All Proceeds from the Giveaway and the ChandlerFEST event will go to The Boys Home of Virginia
Donations to The Boys Home are welcome.
Get your tickets here: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/chandlerfest
Volunteer at the Magnificent Midlothian Food Festival!
Click here to sign up!
Speaker 8/31/2021: Sheri Lambert- Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia
Thank you to Sheri Lambert of Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia for coming to speak to our club about the great things you are doing for children diagnosed with a critical illness.Speaker 8/17/21: Warren McCrickard - Boys to Men Mentoring
A big thank you to Warren McCrickard for coming to speak at our club about Boys to Men Mentoring. Their program success is phenomenal!Speaker 8/3/2021: Joe Moore- Lighthouse Family Retreat
A big thank you to Joe Moore, a volunteer with Lighthouse Family Retreat, for taking the time to talk to our club about all the wonderful things the organization does for families experiencing medical crisis!New Monthly Service- FeedMore!
Our club has started monthly service at Feed More! We are so grateful for the opportunity to help out our community. Thank you to member Sean Danowski for setting up our commitment!Speaker 6/22/2021: Stephanie Becker from Better2gether RVA
We welcomed Stephanie with Better2gether RVA to our club this morning to talk about their mission of helping families with sick children get all the services they need.Speaker 6/15/2021: Tom Leahy with OptimumEd and Beacon Tree
Thank you to Tom Leahy from OptimumEd and Beacon Tree for speaking with our club about all the wonderful things these programs do- and in conjunction with each other!Helping out at Midlothian High School!
Congratulations CCPS Students of the Year!
We were so grateful to have the opportunity to celebrate the Chesterfield County Public Schools Students of the Year again this year! Our club and members of CCPS delivered the awards to the incredible students. Only two students from each school are selected, and it was a privilege to meet and award them!Speaker 5/18/21: Sheriff Karl Leonard- Chesterfield County Sheriff Department
Thank you to Sheriff Karl Leonard for coming to talk to the club about Chesterfield County Sheriff's Department today!Speaker 5/4/2021: Erin Lin - ASLACV
A big thank you to Eric Lin from Asian & Latino Solidarity Alliance of Central Virginia (http://alsacv.org/) for coming to talk to our club today about his efforts in the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the Commonwealth. A perfect start to Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!Congratulations to the Week 4 Sportsman's Raffle Winners!
April 30- 355 (Dave Fahy)
April 29- 592 (Roddy Davoud)
April 28- 662 (Monica Marks)
April 27- 284 (ticket not sold)
April 26- 662 (Lauren Lennon)
Congratulations to the Week 3 Sportsman's Raffle Winners!
Congratulations to the Week 3 winners of the 2021 Sportsman's Raffle!
April 19: Ticket 000 (Dan Walker)
April 20: Ticket 939 (Lyn Kyle Manson)
April 21: Ticket 489 (Ronnie McGhee)
April 22: Ticket 060 (Jim Riley)
April 23: Ticket 816 (Stephen Baker)
Congratulations to the Week 2 Sportsman's Raffle Winners!
April 12: Ticket 696 (Jim Riley)
April 13- Ticket 652 (Jason Bruehl)
April 14- Ticket 045 (Ward Currin)
April 15- Ticket 001 (Dennis Landman)
April 16: Ticket 687 (Bill White)
Speaker 4/6/21: Joanne Wieworka with the Chesterfield County Planning Department
Thank you to Joanne Wieworka with the Chesterfield County Planning Department for speaking with our club about the guidelines for a more walkable Midlothian!Congratulations to the Week 1 Sportsman's Raffle Winners!
April 5- ticket 451 (Jan Lester)
April 6- ticket 911 (Steve Stover)
April 7- Ticket 302 (Mark Gottschalk)
April 8- Ticket 376 ( Judith Daniel)
April 9- Ticket 003 (Bobby Lewis)
Speaker 3/30/21: Chris Jenkins- Midlothian Business Alliance
Thank you, Chris Jenkins, for chatting with us this morning about the Midlothian Business Alliance! Seems like a wonderful opportunity for area businesses!Speaker 3/23/2021: Beth Vann-Turnall- Housing Families First
Thank you to Beth Vann-Turnbull from Housing Families First for speaking to our club this week about the great work they do. It was great to learn all about their mission and goals.Speaker 3/16/2021: Johnathan Young VSU- Project Shadow
A big thank you to Johnathan Young from the Richmond School Board and VSU for coming and speaking to our club about Project Shadow and Small-Group Role Play. Project Shadow and Small-Group Role Play are aimed at increasing students’ exposure to industry, both programs refine "soft skills", augment career awareness, and develop "real world" skill-sets not often learned in a traditional classroom. To set up a "shadow day" reach out to Jonathan 804-524-5987 or jyoung@vsu.edu.2021 Sportsman's Raffle
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Don't forget to get your ticket for our 2021 Sportsman's Raffle! One $50 ticket gets you the opportunity to win one or more of 20 great prizes- you could even win more than one time! Visit www.midlothianrotary.org/sportsman-raffle for the prize list, rules, and to purchase your ticket(s)! Ticket sales end March 26, so don't miss out.The proceeds from this raffle are used to fund the club's local charitable initiatives to nonprofits such as Girls on the Run of Greater Richmond, Greater Richmond Fit4Kids, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Richmond. Thank you for your help providing much needed funding- and good luck!
Midlothian Rotary Club helps the Chesterfield Food Bank!
The Midlothian Rotary Club helped the Chesterfield Food Bank distribute food this past weekend at Chalkley Elementary School. We are always so grateful for an opportunity to support our community and truly provide the service our club has committed to.Speaker 2/16/21: Nancy Beasley - Polio Survivor, Author and Rotarian
A big thank you to fellow Rotarian Nancy Beasley for speaking to our club this morning. Nancy is a polio survivor who is very involved with PolioPlus- and also a twice published author! It was so interesting to learn more about the history of polio and its vaccine.Speaker 1/26/21: David Mills and Eric Gowen from Alpha Tango Counseling
A big thank you to David Mills and Eric Gowen from Alpha Tango Counseling for speaking to our club this morning about the wonderful counseling services they have available, geared towards military, first responders, and law enforcement but open to everyone, for addiction, trauma, stress and relationships.Sole4Souls Service Project
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We are collecting shoes for Soles4Souls as our January Service Project!
- All types of shoes are acceptable (kids, Men's, Woman's)
- Shoes do not have to be new, just in good shape and 'Gently Worn'. (Great time to clean out your closet!)
- Please pack shoes in bags with shoe laces tied (for safety).
- Bring shoes to a rotary member before February 9th.
- You can donate monetarily in honor of the Rotary Club of Midlothian if you would like at https://soles4souls.org/shoe-
Speaker 1/19/21: Jamie Morgan- Physicians for Peace
A big thank you to CEO Jamie Morgan for taking the time to come out and talk to our club about all of the incredible work Physicians for Peace does expanding the medical knowledge and training of healthcare workers in under-resourced communities.Speaker 12/15/20: Stephanie Hathaway - Soles4Souls
A big thank you to Stephanie Hathaway for speaking to our club this week about Soles4Souls! Our club has volunteered a few times with the organization, but it was wonderful to get a bigger picture of what that volunteer work accomplishes!Better2gether RVA Service Event & Organization Needs
Here's the signup link to volunteer for the event – https://www.signupgenius.com/
Can't make it to volunteer? Donate some things from their needs or wish list!
Need List: https://a.co/gY2bW66
Wish List: https://a.co/8JLBHVH
Remembering Ed Burtner, Sr.
Speaker 11/24/20: Jon Lugbill- Sports Backers
A big thank you to Jon Lugbill from Sports Backers for taking the time to speak to our club this morning about pivots they've made during the time of COVID-19!Volunteering at Soles4Souls
Some of our members helped out at the Soles4Souls warehouse today repackaging pallets of shoes. So grateful to be able to make a difference in our community! A big thank you to the members that were able to attend today.Speaker 11/17/20: Kaicee Robertson- Richmond Animal League
Thank you to Kaicee Robertson from Richmond Animal League for taking the time to talk to our club about what their organization does and a few stories of animals they've been able to help in a big way!Speaker 10/27/20: Carolyn Ferraro- Chesterfield County Back 2 School
Thank you Carolyn Ferraro with Chesterfield County Back 2 School for speaking with our club about the path to in-person and hybrid instruction in Chesterfield County.
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Speaker 10/20/20- Dan Cohen Chesterfield Community Enhancement
A big thank you to Dan Cohen the Director of Chesterfield County Community Enhancement for taking the time to come and give our club updates on what's happening in Chesterfield County!
Speaker 9/22/20- Dave Anderson from the Timmons Group
A big thank you to Dave Anderson of the Timmons Group for talking to our club about COVID-19 effects on real estate. It was really neat to get a peek into the shift of choices!Speaker 9/15/20- Gib Sloan from Chesterfield County Planning Commission
A big thank you to Gib Sloan, the Vice Chair of the Chesterfield County Planning Comission, for updating our club on the Chesterfield Mental Health Community and public safety. We appreciate you taking the time to come out and speak to us!New Event- Boards and Bags!
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We, partnered with the Brandermill and River City Rotary Clubs, are so excited to announce the first-ever Boards and Bags Cornhole Tournament on October 10th from 12-8pm at Atlas 42.
It will be a double elimination tournament with an all-day DJ, plenty of food and drinks, and event t-shirts! Sponsor packages also include custom cornhole boards and bags!
Visit this link to sign up to play!
Speaker 9/1/2020- Fielding Douthat from Woods Roger
A big thank you to Fielding Douthat, attorney at Woods Rogers, for updating our club this week on VA employment law changes. It was great information, and we were very glad to have you!Speaker 8/18/20- Zach McCluskey and Ajit Singh - Johnston Willis Hospital
Speaker 8/4/2020- Frank Petroski - Midlothian Representative of the Planning Commission
A big Midlothian Rotary Club thank you to Frank Petroski, the Midlothian Representative of the Planning Commission, for speaking to our club this morning about various projects in the works and in the future of Chesterfield County. We are so grateful to him for taking time out of his busy day to share with our club!Soles4Souls Volunteering
On very short notice, three members of our club, Richard, Glen and Wayne, helped Soles4Souls deliver shoes and socks to patients in hospice care. The teams at Heartland Hospice and Crossover Healthcare were very grateful to receive the donations, and we were very happy to have been able to lend a hand!Speaker 7/21/20- Peter Kyle Rotary Director for Districts 33 and 34
We were pleased to welcome Rotary International Director Peter Kyle to our virtual meeting this morning. A Rotarian since 1976, he has been the recipient of many awards, including the Rotary Foundation Global Alumni Service to Humanity Award. Thank you, Director Kyle, for making time to talk about Rotary's role in COVID-19 relief, and some of your past accomplishments. We appreciate your inspirational presentation!Speaker 7/7/20- Mary Dunne Stewart from Fit4Kids
Thank you to Greater Richmond Fit4Kids for talking to our club last week! We were so happy to be able to support their wonderful programs with a grant again this year!Speaker 6/30/20- Lisa Graves w/ Chesterfield SAFE
The Midlothian Rotary Club donated a grant to Chesterfield SAFE to support their Sticker Shock program for 2020, and we were pleased to have Lisa Graves speak specifically about how the grant will support their efforts. Thank you, Lisa!Students of the Year for Chesterfield County!
This past Saturday, our club put together award packages for this year's Chesterfield County Students of the Year. Two kids from every elementary, middle, and high school in Chesterfield County are chosen for this honor, and Midlothian Rotary Club feels honored to be able to celebrate these students. Thank you Steam Bell Beer Works for allowing us to utilize your space to package the 120+ awards!Speaker 6/16/20- Kerry Blumberg of RMHC Richmond
This week, our speaker was Kerry Blumberg- Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Richmond! Our club was able to give away a $10,000 COVID-19 relief grant to a nonprofit incurring large expenses because of the virus, and we chose to help RMHC Richmond. Because of state regulations, families have been housed in hotel rooms at the expense of the organization, and volunteer programs temporarily suspended. The organization also needed some large safety upgrades in their 100 year old building to meet upgraded sanitation standards for families, volunteers and staff. Kerry spoke on behalf of the organization, but made it very clear that this was a relief to every staff member- on both the program team, who handles interactions and safety for families, and the development team, whose fundraising efforts had been shaken by the shutdown.
We look forward to participating in their volunteer programs as soon as we are able, and we are so glad to be making sure that families get the care they need while they have a child receiving medical treatment in Richmond.
Scholarship Award Winner
The Midlothian Rotary Club congratulates Midlothian High School graduate Ashley Manheim who, in acknowledgment of her service to our community as Interact Club President, is the recipient of the club’s $1,000.00 scholarship award. Congratulations Ashley and best wishes for a successful future.Speaker 5/26/2020- Patricia Green YMCA Richmond
A big thank you to Midlothian Rotary club member Patricia Green, from the YMCA of Greater Richmond, for updating members this week with how the organization will be moving forward amid new restrictions and requirements. The YMCA of Greater Richmond has done a wonderful job pivoting their services to continue to provide for the community, and the Midlothian Rotary Club is proud to have assembled donations for their food drive and supported any way they can!Curtis Marshall- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Thank you to Curtis Marshall for talking to our club about what Sleep in Heavenly Peace does for the community and families!Still Meeting, Safely
The Midlothian Rotary is still meeting, safely, through Zoom! It's so nice to see our club members every week, but we can't wait to see each other in person- hopefully sometime soon!Week 4 Raffle Winners!
Congratulations to all our winners!
Day Winner Prize
Monday, 4/27 Leigh Rose - Sold by Monica Browning BPS 12 Ga Shotgun
Tuesday, 4/28 Paul Spraker - Sold by Chuck C. Zeiss Victory Binoculars
Wednesday, 4/29 Rusty Miller Winchester SX4 12 Ga Shotgun
Thursday, 4/30 No Winner - Unsold Ticket
Friday, 5/1 Roddy Davoud - Sold by Bob R. Savage Valkyrie Bolt Action Rifle
Week 3 Raffle Winners!
Monday, 4/20 No Winner - Unsold Ticket
Tuesday, 4/21 No Winner - Unsold Ticket
Wednesday, 4/22 Shawn Etz - Sold by Donnie Ten Point Renegade Crossbow
Thursday, 4/23 No Winner - Unsold Ticket
Friday, 4/24 No Winner - Unsold Ticket
Raffle Winners Week 2
Monday, 4/13 Hank Miller - Sold by Robley Yeti 210 Cooler
Tuesday, 4/14 Danny Ellis - Sold By Ryan B. Henry 45LC Lever Action Rifle
Wednesday, 4/15 Kim Jones - Sold by Mark Benelli 12 Ga Pump Shotgun
Thursday, 4/16 Monica Marks Kaku Kahuna Paddle Board
Friday, 4/17 No Winner-Returned Ticket
Week 1 Raffle Winners!
Day Winner Prize
Monday, 4/6 Jim Riley Beretta 12 Ga Semi Auto Shotgun
Tuesday, 4/7 No Winner-Unsold Ticket
Wednesday, 4/8 Kirby Fitzwater - Sold by Beth Big Green Egg Medium Grill
Thursday, 4/9 Lee Keiger - Sold by Ryan B. Browning BL22 Lever Action 22LR
Friday, 4/10 No Winner-Unsold Ticket
Working to Mask the Virus
The CDC says we need masks, so Midlothian, Virginia resident, Kim, her mom Bretiss, and friends from Midlothian Rotary Club jumped into action. She has turned her home into the "Corona Covers by Kim" factory, giving sturdy, reusable, cloth-filter masks to friends, healthcare centers, and first responders.
They need funds for fabric, filters, elastic bands, thread, and ziplock baggies used to transport the masks. Kim & Company are volunteering their time and talents. Can we support them by taking care of the costs?
YES, we can!
Let's see how many masks we can make and provide to those who need them! $5 might help us make 5 masks! FUND MASKS HERE.
Any excess funds will be given to the non-profit Midlothian Rotary Club for our charity fund!
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