“The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise . . . Service Above Self“
Jamie Laval’s Celtic Performance
The Rotary Club of Tryon started 2020 with a very exciting presentation from Tryon’s resident Celtic Fiddler Jamie Laval. After an introductory performance, Laval provided a brief introduction to what aspects of a tune make it Celtic. Rotarians learned about the basic geography of the Celtic region, the basic notes of Celtic music and the…
Michael Baughman – Paul Harris Fellow
Shortly after joining the Rotary Club of Tryon, Michael agreed to chair the scholarship committee. Little did he know, this was going to be quite a commitment. During the 5 years that Michael’s chaired the committee, the Rotary Club of Tryon awarded almost $150,000 is college scholarships to Polk County students. In recognition of his…
George Alley – Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry
At the December 29th meeting of the Rotary Club of Tryon, George Alley presented a program on Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry. Alley who has served as the organization’s Executive Director for the past five years updated the Rotarians on the various services provided by Thermal Belt Outreach as well as future plans for the organization.…
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Remembering Decembers – 2019 Performance
The Community Chorus, in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Tryon, delivered their “Remembering Decembers” concert on December 15th. A crowd of almost 300 gathered at Polk County High School to hear the singers share their love of Christmas through song. This year’s concert was directed by Dell Morgan with Pam McNeil accompanying on the…
Rotary Awards at Christmas Luncheon
On December 12th, the Rotary Club of Tryon held its Annual Christmas luncheon at Holy Cross Episcopal Church. The Rotarians and guests were treated to a medley of Christmas songs by the Polk County High School Chorus and a delicious meal prepared by the Rural Seed Restaurant. The luncheon provided an opportunity to present two…
Community Chorus – 2019
The Community Chorus will present their Christmas Concert on Sunday December 15, 2019 at 3:00 PM in the Polk County High School Auditorium. The director for the 2019 Christmas Concert will be Dell Morgan, with Pam McNeil accompanying on the piano. The Community Chorus includes members from Polk County, Landrum and the surrounding areas. The…
Guiding Reins Visits Tryon Estates Rotarians
Diane Prewitt founder of Guiding Reins visited the Rotary Satellite Club of Tryon-TE on Tuesday December 3rd to familiarize the members and other Tryon Estates residents with her equine assisted therapy program. This Polk County based program is designed to assist veterans, first responders and others with a unique and powerful therapy experience. This alternative…
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Carolyn Roff Henry – Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar
At the December 5th meeting of the Rotary Club of Tryon, the guest speaker was Carolyn Roff Henry who spoke of her experiences as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar. Carolyn, who is from Tryon, applied for the Ambassadorial Scholarship at the urging of the late Dr. Wray Monroe who was a member of the local Rotary…
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Doug Fowler – Rotary Foundation
Doug Fowler may be new to the Rotary Club of Tryon, but he is well aware of the power Rotary has to change the world. When Doug and his wife Deborah moved to Lake Lure, he joined the Rotary Club of Tryon because he wanted to continue the Rotary work he had been doing in…
