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Featured News
Rotary Club Supports Lift Global’s Shoe Voucher Program with $2,000 Donation
The check was presented in support of a Shoe Voucher Program initiated by Lift Global to provide shoe vouchers of up to $70 for needy Jefferson County school students returning to class.
A Sweet Welcome for District Governor Sean Murtagh
With cupcakes spelling “S-E-A-N,” the evening satellite group of the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown welcomed District Governor Sean Murtagh to their September 2 club assembly meeting for his update on the district and overview of the upcoming year’s goals.
Rotary Club of Shepherdstown Welcomes New Member Kim Wilson
The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown is pleased to announce the induction of new member Kim Wilson, who officially joined the club on September 16, 2026 by Sponsor Jennifer Smith. Kim Wilson is a retired police officer, holistic health and wellness
Claws for a Cause: Good Food. Clean Water. A Healthier Community.
(Reservations are now closed. Thank you so much for your support.) Last year, we launched Claws for a Cause with a simple idea: bring people together for a great evening—and use that gathering to make a difference for the water resources we all share.
Rotary Club of Shepherdstown Welcomes New Member Tammy Clay
The Rotary Club is pleased to welcome Tammy Clay into the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown this month! Tammy Clay has lived in Shepherdstown, WV, for the last 16 years. She was born and raised primarily in the rural mid-west and
Backpacks Packed with Possibility: Shepherdstown Rotary Supports 150 Local School Children
They’ve got this school year in the bag! See how Shepherdstown Rotarians, families and community volunteers came together to fill 150 backpacks with supplies for local school children—and give them a confident start to the new school year.
Featured Events
World Affairs Seminar: Taking the Vital Signs of the Planet’s Health
𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 || The connection between planetary health and human health is complex and increasingly important as human fates become ever more intertwined with the future of wildlife and global resilience.
5th Annual Craft Beer Festival
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 || Get ready to raise a glass at our newly reimagined Craft Beer Fest — a fresh twist on our beloved annual Shepherdstown Beer and Food Fest! We’re teaming up with talented local artisans to showcase the very best brews our region has to offer. Your $30 ticket includes three (3)
Insurance Outfitters Fall Adopt-A-Highway October 24
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 || Special Adopt-a-Highway clean up along Rt. 45 in parntership with Insurance Outfitters. Meet at 8:00 AM at the Insurance Outfitter office next to Sheetz on Rt. 45. Contact Brian Palank for more information.
Fall Adopt-A-Highway, November 7, Flowing Springs Road
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 || This is our regularly scheduled Adopt-a-Highway clean up along Rt. 230, Flowing Springs Road. Gather at the Hoxton Agency complex at 8:00 AM. Contact Brian Palank for more information.
Sip, Savor, & Explore: Reserve Your Spot on the Grapes & Grain Tour!
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠 || Our first stop will be at Petit Domaine Sparkling Winery & Estate, followed by a visit to Loco Lion Brewery, and we will conclude the tour at Doukenie Winery.
Events
World Affairs Seminar: Taking the Vital Signs of the Planet’s Health
National Conservation Training Center 698 Conservation Way, Shepherdstown, United StatesThe connection between planetary health and human health is complex and increasingly important as human fates become ever more intertwined with the future of wildlife and global resilience.
The Life of a Fellow Rotarian
Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United StatesBerniece Collis is a life-long resident of Berkeley County. Graduate of Shepherd University and WV University. Berniece taught for 11 years at Hedgesville Middle School. She left to join her […]
Sowing Sustainability
Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United StatesChris Gorman’s lifelong dedication to agriculture began in childhood, working alongside his father and grandfather at Harmony Hill Farm. His curiosity and commitment to learning every aspect of farm operations […]
5th Annual Craft Beer Festival
Morgan's Grove Park 4198 Kearneysville Pike, Shepherdstown, WV, United StatesGet ready to raise a glass at our newly reimagined Craft Beer Fest — a fresh twist on our beloved annual Shepherdstown Beer and Food Fest! We’re teaming up with […]
Polio: It’s Not Here Now, But It Can Come Again
John W. Aldis, MD, MPH&TM John is a retired family practice physician living in Jefferson County. After graduation from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1971 he completed […]
More Than a Crown: My Journey to Miss West Virginia 2026
Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United StatesMBA student, college recruiter, two-time National Dance Alliance Collegiate Champion, and WV Physical Activity Plan Ambassador, Elizabeth Romanek of Wheeling added Miss West Virginia 2026 to her list of accomplishments. […]
Getting to Know Matthew – A Classification Talk
Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United StatesMatthew Gray is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Commander and the President of Captain and Commander, LLC, a maritime cybersecurity and compliance firm, as well as GrayMatter LLC, which provides […]
Insurance Outfitters Fall Adopt-A-Highway October 24
Insurance Outfitters 7866 Martinsburg Pike, Shepherdstown, United StatesSpecial Adopt-a-Highway clean up along Rt. 45 in parntership with Insurance Outfitters. Meet at 8:00 AM at the Insurance Outfitter office next to Sheetz on Rt. 45. Contact Brian Palank […]
America’s Bloodiest Day: The Battle of Antietam
Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United StatesOlivia Black is a park ranger and the volunteer coordinator at Antietam National Battlefield. Previously she worked as a park guide at Fort Sumer and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. […]
Finish What You Started: Earn College Credit for Your Experience
Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United StatesJoin us as we welcome Beth Hansen, Regents Bachelor of Arts (RBA) Coordinator at Shepherd University, for an informative presentation on flexible pathways to completing a bachelor’s degree.
Fall Adopt-A-Highway, November 7, Flowing Springs Road
Hoxton Center 8530 Shepherdstown Pike, Shepherdstown, West VirginiaThis is our regularly scheduled Adopt-a-Highway clean up along Rt. 230, Flowing Springs Road. Gather at the Hoxton Agency complex at 8:00 AM. Contact Brian Palank for more information.
Sip, Savor, & Explore: Reserve Your Spot on the Grapes & Grain Tour!
Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United StatesOur first stop will be at Petit Domaine Sparkling Winery & Estate, followed by a visit to Loco Lion Brewery, and we will conclude the tour at Doukenie Winery.
Screenagers: How Teens Are Occupying Their Time Offline
Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United StatesAylin Godfrey is in the class of 2027 at Jefferson High School. She has served as the president of Clovers In Action 4-H Club and is a member of the […]
Hey Y’all, Get to Know Paul: A Classification Talk
Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United StatesPaul Teter is a native of Romney, West Virginia, and the youngest member of the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown. A 2025 graduate of Shepherd University, he currently works at his […]
Eastern Panhandle Swim Club
Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United StatesThe Eastern Panhandle Swim Club (EPSC) is a premier, coach-owned year-round USA Swimming Team based at the Shepherd University Wellness Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Originally rooted in the SUWC […]
Our Service Committees
Read more about each of our service committees and check out their related news and projects.
Club Service
Club Services focuses on fostering strong relationships among members through social events and activities. Some examples of events organized by
Community Service
Goals and Objectives: The Committee’s role is to identify opportunities for the Club to spearhead initiatives that benefit the local
Environmental Service
Mission: The Environmental Service committee of The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown exists to advance Rotary’s commitment to environmental sustainability. We
International Service
The International Service Committee of the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown invites your support towards our global grant initiatives and service
Vocational & Youth Service
The Vocational and Youth Service Committee seeks to promote excellence and the highest ethical standards across all professions, to affirm