“The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise . . . Service Above Self“
Scott Welborn – Polk County Extension Director
At the May 16th meeting of the Rotary Club of Tryon, Polk County Extension Director Scott Welborn was the guest speaker. In his presentation, Scott gave a brief history of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension and an overview of the many programs and services offered by the Extension. The program was arranged by Rotarian Don…
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Barbara Smith included into Second Wind Hall of Fame
At the May 16th meeting of the Rotary Club of Tryon, Barbara Smith was introduced as the newest member of the Second Wind Hall of Fame in recognition of her service to the community. Barbara was nominated for this special recognition of service by the the Green Blades Garden Club. Carol Browning made the presentation…
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District Governor Issac Owolabi
District Governor Issac Owolabi and Assistant Governor Jim Cruickshank made an unannounced visit to the Rotary Club of Tryon on May 9th to recognize Club President Fred Hartley for his outstanding leadership during the past year. Also, present was Ken Shull, District Governor Nominee Designee, and a member of the Tryon Club.
Dave Rice Selected for Honor Air Flight
Rotary Club of Tryon member Dave Rice has been selected to participate in the upcoming Blue Ridge Honor Air Day. The program is designed to honor military veterans. Among the activities of the day is a flight to Washington D.C. and a tour of the World War II Memorial. Rice served in the Naval Air…
Katherine Jeter – Exercise is the Elixir!
At the May 2nd meeting of the Rotary Club of Tryon, the Rotarians were entertained by a highly spirited and enthusiastic presentation about the importance of exercise by Katherine Jeter. Jeter, after successful treatment of cancer, turned her focus on exercise and set a goal to bicycle 70 miles on her 70th birthday. After this…
Kam Kamerer Joins Rotary
The Rotary Club of Tryon is pleased to announce its newest member, Kam Kamerer, who was inducted in a ceremony at the club’s weekly meeting on May 2nd. Kamerer is a former president and founder of a Rotary Club in California. He is currently employed by Tryon Painters and Sculptors in the Galley. He is…
Community Chorus – Spring Concert
Sunday afternoon was a wonderful day to enjoy ‘The Spirit of Music’ with the Community Chorus. The 50 members chorus was directed by Dell Morgan and accompanied by Pam McNeil. The audience was thoroughly entertained with the Community Chorus’ performance of a “Phantom of the Opera” medley, “Carolina in the Morning”, “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”…
Federal Budgeting Explained
At the April 25th meeting of the Rotary Club of Tryon, Scott Hooper presented a program on the federal budgeting process. Hooper, a West Point graduate and career infantry officer, spent 26 years on active duty retiring as a Colonel in 2016. In addition to serving in overseas combat tours, Colonel Hooper served at the…
Foundation Grants & Awards
Each year the Rotary club of Tryon Foundation provides grants and awards to deserving individuals and organizations. During the 2017-2018 Rotary year, the Rotary Club of Tryon Foundation awarded over $39,000 to organizations and individual demonstrating the ideals of Rotary. The funding for the grants and awards distributed by the Foundation comes from the fundraisers…