“The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise . . . Service Above Self“
Saluda Depot Museum
The Tryon Rotarians took a trip back in time last week to when trains still ran between Saluda and Tryon. David O’Brien, volunteer and board member with the Saluda Historic Depot, introduced the Rotarians to the 120 year history of the “Historic Saluda Depot and Running the Grade”. During the presentation, David invited the Rotarians…
Fred Hartley – Paul Harris Fellow Level 2
Rotarian Fred Hartley may be the listed as the Rotary Club of Tryon’s Past President, but that doesn’t mean he has stopped working. Along with his many duties as the club’s Secretary, Fred Hartley has also been supporting the Rotary International Foundation. The Rotary Club of Tryon and the Rotary International Foundation recently recognized Fred…
Dave Rice – Endowment Fund Benefactor
Gifts to the Rotary Foundation Endowment ensure that future Rotarians will have the resources they need to design and implement sustainable projects year after year. Rotary Club of Tryon member Dave Rice was recently named a Rotary Foundation Endowment Fund Benefactor in recognition for his significant donation to the Rotary Foundation Endowment. The Rotary Club…
Purple Pinkie Project @ PCHS
Students in the Polk County High School Interact Club helped raise funds to eradicate Polio by sponsoring a Purple Pinkie day last week. The Purple Pinkie campaign supports Polio eradication work being done by Rotary’s Polio Plus Program, the World Health Organisation, UNICEF and the US Center for Disease Control. Why is it called Purple…
Mark Gargiulo Visits Rotary Club of Tryon
The Rotary Club of Tryon had a visit from Rotarian Mark Gargiulo of Goshen New York last week. Mark wasn’t just in town to visit the club, he was also spending time with his brother, and fellow Rotarian, John Gargiulo. Mark is the President of the Rotary Club of Goshen, New York. During his visit,…
Reading is Fundamental at Polk Central Elementary
The Rotary Club of Tryon hosted their first Reading is Fundamental (RIF) book distribution at Polk Central Elementary last week. Rotarians purchase and distribute enough books to allow each student to take home three new books a year. If students stays at Polk Central from Preschool through fifth grade, they will have a home library…
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Tryon Estates Rotarians Host Michelle Fortune
Michelle Fortune, CEO of St Luke’s Hospital was the guest speaker at the October 15 meeting of the Rotary Satellite Club of Tryon – TE. During a meeting where the entire Tryon Estates community was invited, Michelle provided an overview of the 90 year history of our locally owned community hospital and the wide scope…
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Allan Purtill – New Rotarian
The Rotary Club of Tryon was excited to add Allan Purtill as a new member at their recent meeting. Unfortunately for Allan, he can never skip a meeting because the Rotary Club of Tryon meets at the Tryon Presbyterian Church where Allan is the new pastor. Allan may be new to the Tryon area, but…
Tricia Taber: Landrum News Leader
Tricia Taber, Editor of the Landrum News Leader, visited the Rotary Club of Tryon this week. During her visit, Tricia shared the history of the Landrum News Leader and her plans for the newspaper’s future. She stressed the important role local newspapers play in a small community where they serve as the only independent reporter…
