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Featured News
Daniel Hayes Joins Shepherdstown Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown has inducted Daniel Hayes as a new member. The induction ceremony was held at the Club’s April 8 breakfast meeting at the Bavarian Inn. The accompanying photo shows Hayes, center. Surrounding him, from left to
Shepherdstown Rotary Club Awards Reading Grants
The Shepherdstown Rotary Club has awarded “Rotary Reads” grants totaling $1,135 to three Shepherdstown institutions to promote reading. The first grant, for $350, went to the Shepherdstown Day Care Center. It will cover the cost of providing each of the
Rotarians Read to Jefferson County 1st Graders
Volunteers from the Shepherdstown and Charles Town Rotary clubs read to all the children in the 1st grade classes at four Jefferson County elementary schools during the week of March 24. The accompanying photo shows Maria Brown, from the Shepherdstown
Megan Wahl Joins Shepherdstown Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown has inducted Megan Wahl as a new member. The induction ceremony was held at the Club’s March 25 breakfast meeting at the Bavarian Inn. The accompanying photo shows Wahl, center. Surrounding her, from left to
Nicholas Russo Joins Shepherdstown Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown has inducted Nicholas Russo as a new member. The induction ceremony was held at the Club’s March 19 evening meeting at the Bavarian Inn. The accompanying photo shows Russo, right, with Club Membership Chair Dana
Shepherdstown Rotary Continues Highway Cleanup Tradition
Fourteen members and friends of the Shepherdstown Rotary Club turned out the morning of Saturday, March 15, for the Club’s 38th annual spring highway cleanup along Route 230 south of Shepherdstown. They retrieved 21 bags of trash. Much of the
Upcoming Fun-raisers
Winery Bus Tour, April 26 (RSVP by April 18)
Last year’s winery bus tour for our club was a big hit and our Club Services Committee has, by popular demand, scheduled one for this spring! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 26th. We’ve reserved another 25-person mini-coach bus from Elite Excursions WV to transport us to several wineries as
Let’s Play Ball with the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars
On Sunday, May 25th, come out for a our second annual game and picnic at Meritus Park in Downtown Hagerstown. Game time is 2:00 pm. This event is for Rotary members, our non-profit partners, and their members. Clubs should invite their partners to come out and enjoy some fun and
5th Annual Rotary Club of Shepherdstown Golf Tournament
Registration is now live! https://birdease.com/ShepherdstownRotary2025 The event is scheduled for Thursday, June 12 at Cress Creek with check-in and breakfast starting at 8:00 am and the Captain’s Choice Scramble starting at 9:00 am. As always, there will be amazing raffle prizes and a 50/50 drawing. If you have any questions,
Rotary C&O Canal Ride
Every mile you ride helps us change lives—clean water, health care, and hope around the world.
This is the first year for the Rotary C&O Canal Ride. Start your bike ride at the Jefferson Security Bank Pavilion, adjacent to the Shepherd University’s Ram Stadium. Registration will open at 7:30 a.m. If you plan on biking the entire 100 km round trip to Monocacy Aqueduct, you should start no later than 8:00 a.m. Registration will close at 10:30 a.m.
Speakers & Events
Paul Harris Candidate Nominations Due
Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United StatesI am pleased to announce the initiation of this year's Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) candidate nomination and selection program. The program was created by our club to recognize and award […]
Preview of CATF Season with Peggy McKowen
Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United StatesFor over three decades, the Contemporary American Theater Festival has been producing and developing new American theater. Throughout its rich history, CATF has contributed significantly to the American theater landscape. […]
Insurance Outfitters Adopt-A-Highway
Insurance Outfitters 7866 Martinsburg Pike, Shepherdstown, United States9 a.m. at the Insurance Outfitters office
Scouting in Shepherdstown
Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United States
Winery Bus Tour, April 26 (RSVP by April 18)
Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United StatesLast year's winery bus tour for our club was a big hit and our Club Services Committee has, by popular demand, scheduled one for this spring! Mark your calendars for […]
New Shepherdstown Elementary School
Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United StatesMs. White earned her bachelor's degree from Marshall University and her master’s degree in Educational Leadership from WVU. She holds an advanced certificate from Salem University in district leadership. She […]
Club Assembly
Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United States
The History of Photography
Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United StatesJoin historic photographer John Milleker as he presents the History of Photography from a unique perspective. John and his wife Christine practice, teach and demonstrate nearly every photographic process from […]
Let’s Play Ball with the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars
Meritus Stadium - Hagerstown Ballpark 50 West Baltimore St., Hagerstown, MD, United StatesLet’s Play Ball with the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars May 25 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm For more information and ticket sales: https://shepherdstownrotary.org/flying-boxcars/ Boxcars Website and Parking Information Meritus Stadium […]
Club Assembly
Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United States
Rotary C&O Canal Ride
Jefferson Security Bank Pavilion at Shepherd U. RAM Stadium C5MV+VR Shepherdstown, West Virginia, Shepherdstown, WV, United StatesEvery mile you ride helps us change lives—clean water, health care, and hope around the world.
This is the first year for the Rotary C&O Canal Ride. Start your bike ride at the Jefferson Security Bank Pavilion, adjacent to the Shepherd University's Ram Stadium. Registration will open at 7:30 a.m. If you plan on biking the entire 100 km round trip to Monocacy Aqueduct, you should start no later than 8:00 a.m. Registration will close at 10:30 a.m.
Rotary Youth Leadership Award Retreat
Shepherd's Spring 16869 Taylors Landing Rd, Sharpsburg, MarylandShepherd Springs (contact Sean Murtagh if you’d like to volunteer for this youth program), MD 21782 United States
Avenues of Service & Special Projects
Club Service
Club Service typically focuses on internal events that benefit all members of the club to promote social interaction and membership
Youth Services
Youth Service is the fifth and most recent avenue of service as it was approved as a permanentRotary International committee during
Vocational Service
The Vocational Service Committee’s major goals are to promote excellence and the highest ethical standards in all occupations, to recognize
Community Service
Goals and Objectives: The Committee’s role is to identify opportunities for the Club to spearhead initiatives that benefit the local
International Service
The International Service Committee of the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown invites your support towards our global grant initiatives and service
