Rotary Club of Tryon Recognized with Bronze Hero Award from ShelterBox USA
The Rotary Club of Tryon has been awarded the 2022-2023 Bronze Hero Award for their support of the ShelterBox USA program. The Club received the award for their financial support of the ShelterBox USA mission of providing vital aid to vulnerable families around the world. ShelterBox was founded to provide emergency shelter to people affected…
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Rotary Club of Tryon in Action:
Scholarship Applications
The Rotary Club of Tryon is now accepting scholarship applications. For more information, please visit: https://rotarycluboftryon.com/rotary-foundation-scholarships/ Questions about the application process should be directed to Rotarian Dave Scherping @ 828-817-2094 or scherpd@gmail.com
Megan Conner – Rotary Club of Tryon’s Newest Member
Megan Conner may be the newest member of the Rotary Club of Tryon, but that doesn’t mean she is sitting back and watching. On Friday, Megan joined other Rotarians at Polk Central Elementary School to participate in the Reading is Fundamental book distribution. Megan was excited to participate in the RIF program because she remembers…
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Rotary Book Distribution
The Rotary Club of Tryon held their first Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) book distribution of 2023 at Polk Central Elementary School last week. Rotarians discussed the importance of reading, introduced students to new books, and then each student selected a book to take home as part of the RIF program. Rotarian Amanda Thompson introduces Polk…
Gargiulo Recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow
The Rotary Club of Tryon was excited to host District Governor Tammy Mosteller at a recent meeting. Tammy is a member of the early morning “Sunrise” Rotary Club in Lincolnton, NC. As Part of her District Governor duties, Tammy visits each Rotary Club to recognize the accomplishments of Rotary members. During her visit to the…
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Rotary Tryon Estate Club Adds New Members
Recently, the Tryon Estates Satellite Club of the Rotary Club of Tryon added two new members – Phil Burney and Judy Lair. Carol Browning, President of the Rotary Club of Tryon inducted Phil Burney into the Satellite Club. Lair was reinstated and was formally welcomed into the Satellite Club. At the same meeting, Moose Penfold…
DeCesare speaks at Tryon Estates Satellite Club
Recently, the Tryon Estates Satellite Club of the Rotary Club of Tryon had the pleasure of seeing pictures and hearing from Lorraine DeCesare about her “17 Days in Italy.” Lorraine planned the trip avoiding major highways and the big cities in Italy. She pointed out the beautiful, old architecture and commented on the cuisine of…
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Food Lion, Outreach & Rotary Serving Our Community
Polk County residents helped fund food donations through a partnership between shoppers, Food Lion, Feed America, Outreach & the Rotary Club of Tryon. Food Lion believes no one should wonder how they are going to receive their next meal. To help make this a reality, Polk County residents donated to the Food Lion Feeds campaign…
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Debbie McCray – American Gold Star Mother
On November 11th, the nation takes time to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. At a recent meeting, the Rotary Club of Tryon honored our veterans by hearing about the sacrifice of Gold Star Mother, Debbie McCray. Debbie spoke to the Rotary…
Fox Speaks to Rotary Tryon Estate Club
Recently, Ben Fox spoke at The Rotary Club of Tryon Satellite Club meeting at Tryon Estates. His topic was “Why the Textile Industry Moved Out of the South and Why That Was Not a Bad Thing.” Pictured with Ben Fox (center) is Glenn Lefeber (L) and Judy Lair (R), both past presidents of the Rotary…
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