Rotary Club of Leesburg
~ Chartered May 24, 1927 ~
Service Above Self
We meet Thursdays at 6:30 PM
River Creek Club - Clubhouse
River Creek Club - Clubhouse
43800 Olympic Blvd.
Leesburg, VA 20176
United States
Leesburg, VA 20176
United States
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Save The Date: Oct 13, 2018
This event is named in honor of long-time Rotarian Stanley F. Caulkins --- Stanley F. Caulkins Tributes, Awards and Recognition.
Stanley was a World War ll hero, aviator, entrepreneur, community leader, mentor and Rotary Club of Leesburg patriarch who stood as an icon in various local and county endeavors. To celebrate his life and encourage the economic development that was a hallmark of his many achievements, The Rotary Club of Leesburg will award a Rotary STAR for:
- Lifetime Achievement in Economic Development
- Innovation in Economic Development
- Creative Use of Social Media in Economic Development
The awards will be presented to this year’s winners at a ceremony during the Rotary STAR Event, sponsored by The Rotary Club of Leesburg, at the Leesburg Airport Hangar on October 13, 2018.
All individual tickets include a buffet dinner, wine, beer and sodas. The evening will include a silent auction, raffle and live music from the Curve Crew.
visit https://rotaryclubofleesburgevents.com/ for general information, sponsorship requests, award nominations and ticket purchases.
SHADE is a nonprofit organization founded by Claire Grubbs Fedele, a young woman from Loudoun County. SHADE operates in Tanzania to bring hope and life to people with albinism.
As a 99-year old social scientist, Norman Duncan has lived through most of our nation's history. His memories date back to when he was six years old.
Our speaker, Lisa L. Brackenbury is honored to be working with the Loudoun Symphony Orchestra and Association, and notes that the discipline she learned in the arts has paid dividends in her professional endeavors. In addition to building and maintaining strong, productive communities, Lisa believes music serves as a cultural bridge, relieves stress, and provides balance.
In her free time, Lisa enjoys playing the piano and violin, attending live music concerts, traveling with friends, and practicing yoga/pilates/barre. She's working on re-certifying in SCUBA and acquiring FAA certification to fly drones.
Our speaker July 12, 2018, Ted Mattingly, CFM, SFP – is Director of Facilities and Administrative Services for the National Recreation and Park Association Headquarters in Ashburn, VA. He has more than 25 years experience in facility management, administration, operations and maintenance of commercial, industrial and institutional facilities. He is a 1999 graduate of the George Mason University Professional Certificate in Facility Management Program and has been an IFMA Certified Facility Manger since 1999 and a IFMA Sustainability Facility Professional since 2015. He has been an Adjunct Professor in the GMU Facility Management Certificate Program since 2006. He teaches FM-100 Principles of Facility Management, FM-115 Operations and Maintenance, FM-200 Communications for the Facility Manager and FM-220 – Leadership and Strategy Essentials.
Happy Independence Day!
In observance of the Holiday, there is no club meeting July 5, 2018.
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Congratulations to 
Rotary Club of Leesburg attendees of the 2018 Rotary International Convention in Toronto, Canada; Valerie Beaudoin, Lynde Scheffer, Katie Gould presenting the flag to club president to Fred Williams.
On Friday June 29, 2018, volunteers from the Rotary Club of Leesburg cooked dinner for the Vets and Families staying at boulder crest Retreat in Bluemont, Va. Chef Ernie Carnevale led the team of Raj, Rob, George, Dan, Greg, and Ron in preparing a chicken and salmon dinner. Chef Ernie’s new potato salad recipe was a great item on the menu. We all agreed, it was a wonderful way to end the Community Service year for the Rotary Club of Leesburg. We look forward to continuing to support Boulder Crest Retreat; healing heroes one family at a time. Loudoun Free Clinic has supported healthcare services for Loudoun County residents who would otherwise do without since 1998. Their staff includes 8 full-time and 5 part-time employees, and a dedicated group of 160 volunteers who provide more than 8,444 hours of service to more than 1,500 patients. |  Loudoun Literacy Council has been changing lives through reading and learning to promote personal growth and empowerment since 1980. Their mission is to provide low-income adults and children with the literacy, communication skills, and confidence to not only attain self-sufficiency, but to thrive. |
 Loudoun Hunger Relief has served as Loudoun County’s primary emergency food pantry, providing food assistance to the hungry and food insecure in Loudoun. They provide fresh groceries for the whole family, plus they can help find further assistance to meet other needs through their network of partners. |  Rotary Club of Leesburg Perry Winston Scholarship has helped approximately 100 Leesburg students access college. Students are selected based on demonstrated community service, academic achievement, and financial need. They must attend one of the three high schools in Leesburg. |
The Rotary Club of Leesburg Perry Winston Scholarship has, since its creation in 1985, helped approximately 100 Leesburg students access college. Students are selected based on demonstrated community service, academic achievement, and financial need. They must attend one of the three high schools in Leesburg. The program has expanded over the years and for the first time this year, one scholarship was awarded to a student participating in the Pathway to the Baccalaureate program through NVCC. The students are awarded a $10k scholarship over 4 years. Congratulations to this years recipients.
Taylor Vigil-Tuscarora High School
Isabel Craun-Loudoun County High School
Eisha Basit-Heritage High School
Minahil Shabbaz-Monroe Tech
Our June 14, 2018 speaker, Mark A. Kado, is Panda Stonewall’s General Plant Manager. In this capacity, he directs all of Panda Stonewalls operational and maintenance activities.Prior to becoming the GM in 2016, Kadon was the General Plant Manager overseeing Panda’s Sherman CCGT Plant in north Texas. Kadon has been with Panda Power Funds since 2013. With more than 25 years industry experience, Kadon has spent nearly his whole career on, or close to the deck plates – Prior to joining Panda Power Funds, Kadon held various positions with Sithe Energies and InterGen, including instrumentation and controls technician, O&M supervisor, and plant manager for power stations in New York, Oklahoma and Thailand. Kadon has personally led the successful startup of multiple large CCGT facilities in the US and globally. Kadon started his career by serving in the U.S. Navy as a gas turbine electrician.
Our speaker May 24, 2018 BG Glenn A. Goddard . The meaning of Memorial Day.
Home Page News
by Daniel Hampton
The Rotary Club of Leesburg in now on Facebook. Please encourage all of our members and people associated with our club (especially our Perry Winston Scholarship Recipients) join. The content of the group is under development and we will continue to make that an interactive page.
