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SUMMARY:Robert O'Conner\, Civil War Author
DESCRIPTION:Come and learn some small but interesting facts that you may not have heard before.
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/robert-oconner-civil-war-author/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T190000
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SUMMARY:Jaelyn Wratchford: A Classification Talk
DESCRIPTION:Jaelyn Wratchford has been a member of the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown for the past year. She holds an MBA in public administration and a B.S. in business administration with a focus in marketing\, both from Shepherd University. She is an associate with Keys Valuation currently working to attain Certified General Appraisal licensing\, a volleyball coach at Jefferson High School\, and a City of Ranson council member. Jaelyn spent a year serving the community as Miss West Virginia 2021\, and has continued to stay involved following her crowning. She spends her free time practicing yoga\, reading\, and hiking with her dog\, Henry.
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/jaelyn-wratchford-a-classification-talk-copy/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T083000
DTSTAMP:20260323T164259Z
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SUMMARY:The Rumseyan Society
DESCRIPTION:Our own Hank Walter will update us on the ongoing efforts to make the James Rumsey Monument Park a place of which we can all be very proud.  Hank will add a little Classification Talk flavor to his presentation as he shares his life path from farm country in Lancaster County\, PA to Shepherdstown\, with many stops in between. \nHank Walter has created a new nonprofit\, The Rumseyan Society\, organized to support the maintenance and improvement of the Rumsey Monument Park owned by the Corporation of Shepherdstown\, WV. \nPurpose and Goals\nPreservation: Preserve a historic landmark (and its legacy) within the town of Shepherdstown\, WV\nInnovation: Inspire creativity by showcasing the achievement of an American inventor in an environment surrounded by ingenuity\nConservation: Enable community members and park visitors to connect with and appreciate natural resources through recreational activities\nCommunity Engagement: Enhance guest well-being and enjoyment with an accessible\, clean and safe park \nhttps://www.rumseyansociety.org/
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/the-rumseyan-society/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T083000
DTSTAMP:20260323T170303Z
CREATED:20260323T164754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T170303Z
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SUMMARY:Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
DESCRIPTION:Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is located in Hagerstown.  It is a beautiful building in a park in the heart of the city.  It has rotating displays.  Currently\, they are featuring Scandinavian Art.  Just beautiful creations available for us to see\, only 40 minutes down the road !
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/washington-county-museum-of-fine-arts/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T083000
DTSTAMP:20260323T170000Z
CREATED:20260323T170000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T170000Z
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SUMMARY:Four Seasons Book with Kendra Goldsborough
DESCRIPTION:Kendra Goldsborough will come and share some great stories about her time with the Four Seasons book store (it could be the making of a movie).  Light hearted\, humorous and you might learn something about how this sweet little store serves our community.
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/four-seasons-book-with-kendra-goldsborough/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T203000
DTSTAMP:20260802T131203Z
CREATED:20260517T093205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T131203Z
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SUMMARY:Sleep in Heavenly Peace
DESCRIPTION:A bed is a basic need for the proper physical\, emotional and mental support that a child needs and many children in our area do not have beds to sleep in.  Having a good bed helps children grow\, helps them sleep better\, helps them learn.  Come and hear about this innovative team\, building beds\, building partners. Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a national organization answering the call to a national problem and is where it is today because of the passionate volunteers who believe in the mission of getting kids off the floor and into beds. In just a few hours of your time\, you can make a direct\, permanent impact in the quality of life for dozens\, if not hundreds and maybe even thousands of kids in your community. \nBuilding Beds for Kids in Need\nParticipating in one of their Build Days is an exciting experience. There’s always something to do… from the moment you arrive\, sign in\, and get your safety gear until the last SHP logo is branded on the final headboard of the day. Volunteers – under the guidance of SHP Chapter team members – build bunks in an assembly line setup. There are stations for sawing\, sanding\, drilling\, assembling\, staining\, and branding the wood. What started as a pile of raw lumber from the hardware store becomes ready-to-deliver bunks for kids in need.
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/sleep-in-heavenly-peace/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T203000
DTSTAMP:20260802T131132Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Induction\, Special Awards\, & Year-End Reflections
DESCRIPTION:Several presentations are scheduled for this morning’s meeting\, including the induction of new member Colin Alexander. \nThe program will also include two special award presentations\, recognizing outstanding service and contributions. In addition\, committee chairs have been asked to offer brief year-in-review reports\, highlighting key accomplishments and activities from the past year. \nMembers are encouraged to attend and take part in this meaningful meeting as we welcome a new member\, celebrate service\, and reflect on the work of the year.
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/your-chance/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T083000
DTSTAMP:20260802T131119Z
CREATED:20260622T125035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T131119Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Chuck Bishop\, Superintendent\, Jefferson County Schools
DESCRIPTION:The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown is pleased to welcome Dr. Chuck Bishop\, Superintendent of Jefferson County Schools\, as our guest speaker on Monday\, July 14\, at the Bavarian Inn. \nDr. Bishop joined Jefferson County Schools in July 2023 and brings more than 30 years of experience in public education. Throughout his career\, he has served as a teacher\, coach\, athletic director\, principal\, assistant superintendent\, and superintendent. Prior to coming to Jefferson County\, he served as Superintendent of Clarke County Public Schools in Virginia for nine years and previously led school divisions in both Augusta County and Radford City\, Virginia. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Education from Virginia Tech and both his Master’s Degree and Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Virginia. \nDuring his presentation\, Dr. Bishop will provide an update on Jefferson County Schools and discuss the opportunities and challenges facing one of West Virginia’s fastest-growing school systems. Topics are expected to include student enrollment trends\, school construction projects\, workforce and career readiness\, teacher recruitment and retention\, the impact of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence in education\, and the long-term vision for preparing students for success in an ever-changing world. \nAs Jefferson County continues to experience significant growth\, Dr. Bishop’s insights will offer Rotarians a valuable perspective on the future of public education and the important role schools play in supporting students\, families\, businesses\, and the broader community.
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/dr-chuck-bishop/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T083000
DTSTAMP:20260802T125945Z
CREATED:20260711T185750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T125945Z
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SUMMARY:Paul Harris Fellow Awards Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Over the last 38 years\, we have continued to channel contributions to the Rotary Foundation through the club and use those credits annually to recognize individuals\, from the club and the community\, for exceptional service. Recipients are determined by nominations from club members\, and then ballot election at a special meeting of past Fellowship recipients\, who are active members of the Club. \nOn July 21\, we will have a special ceremony to present awards to this year’s recipients. Please don’t miss this highlight of our club year. \n 
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/paul-harris-fellow-awards-presentation/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting,Club Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T083000
DTSTAMP:20260720T002756Z
CREATED:20260720T002756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T002756Z
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SUMMARY:Don't Stop Believing
DESCRIPTION:Since 2014\, Andrew Schneider\, as Executive Director of Fairness West Virginia\, has led the effort to advocate for effective lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, and transgender policy changes in West Virginia. Prior to joining Fairness\, Andrew served for seven years as the Executive Director of the ACLU of Connecticut where he was a leader in the successful state campaigns to win transgender civil rights\, abolish the death penalty\, and legalize medical marijuana. Before that\, he was the Executive Director of the ACLU of West Virginia for six years. In 2007 he was the recipient of the West Virginia NAACP Freedom Award for leading the successful legislative effort to ban and combat racial profiling in the state. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in European History from Washington and Lee University.
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/dont-stop-believing/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T083000
DTSTAMP:20260803T002419Z
CREATED:20260802T122857Z
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SUMMARY:Club Assembly for August 2026
DESCRIPTION:This week’s Club Assembly will feature important club updates\, along with time to discuss upcoming projects\, priorities\, and opportunities to get involved. \nAt its heart\, Rotary is a service organization—and our club offers many meaningful ways for members to make a difference in the community. Whether lending a hand at an event\, supporting a local initiative\, or helping shape a new project\, every contribution matters. Best of all\, serving alongside fellow Rotarians turns worthwhile work into an enjoyable and rewarding experience. \nJoin us as we connect\, share ideas\, and continue putting “Service Above Self” into action!
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/club-assembly-august-2026/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T190000
DTSTAMP:20260802T125936Z
CREATED:20260727T215906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T125936Z
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SUMMARY:A Place to Dream: Building Beds for Eastern Panhandle Children
DESCRIPTION:For the past year\, Carter Dubois has proudly represented the Eastern Panhandle Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace\, helping provide beds and bedding to children in need throughout the community. \nThrough his service\, Carter has gained a deep appreciation for the difference a bed can make in a child’s life. A safe\, comfortable place to sleep supports a child’s physical\, emotional and mental well-being. It can lead to better sleep\, healthier development\, improved learning and greater confidence. Yet many children in our area still do not have beds of their own. \nOne of the most meaningful aspects of Carter’s involvement has been sharing the experience with his three children. By meeting local families and helping deliver beds\, they have learned valuable lessons about gratitude\, compassion\, perspective and community service. Carter believes these firsthand experiences have given his children a lasting understanding of the importance of recognizing the needs of others and giving back. \nSleep in Heavenly Peace is a national nonprofit powered by passionate volunteers who share a simple mission: “No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town!” Local chapters bring volunteers and community partners together to build and deliver beds to children who need them. \nThe organization’s Build Days offer community members an engaging\, hands-on way to help. Guided by chapter team members\, volunteers work in an assembly-line setting at stations dedicated to sawing\, sanding\, drilling\, assembling\, staining and branding the wood. In just a few hours\, a pile of raw lumber is transformed into finished beds ready for delivery to local children. \nThere is a role for everyone\, regardless of experience. By volunteering for a Build Day\, supporting the chapter or helping spread the word\, community members can make a direct and lasting difference in the lives of children and families across the Eastern Panhandle. \nSleep in Heavenly Peace is not only building beds—it is building partnerships\, strengthening communities and giving children a safer\, healthier place to dream.
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/sleep-in-heavenly-peace-2/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T083000
DTSTAMP:20260812T154836Z
CREATED:20260711T144739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T154836Z
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SUMMARY:Cenia's Exchange Year in Norway
DESCRIPTION:Cenia McFarland was our Club’s outbound exchange student for the 2025-2026 academic year. She called Oslo\, Norway home for the year and went to a local Norwegian high school. Come hear about her experiences living in Norwegian society\, her travels and the differences in their political structure and education systems.
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/cenias-exchange-year-in-norway/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting,Youth Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T083000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155047Z
CREATED:20260518T162303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T155047Z
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SUMMARY:From New Member to District Governor
DESCRIPTION:The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown is pleased to welcome District Governor Sean Murtagh as the featured speaker at our Tuesday morning meeting. \nWhile District Governors traditionally visit every club during the Rotary year\, Sean’s visit is especially meaningful because Shepherdstown is his home club. Since joining Rotary\, Sean has served as club president\, inspired fellow members through his commitment to service\, and now represents more than 60 Rotary clubs and nearly 2\,000 Rotarians across Rotary District 7360. \nA retired U.S. Coast Guard Captain\, Sean devoted more than three decades to serving our nation before continuing his lifelong commitment to service as a financial advisor to military families\, nonprofit volunteer\, author\, and community leader. His journey reflects Rotary’s belief that leadership is rooted in service and that the greatest impact comes from helping others succeed. \nInstalled as District Governor in June\, Sean is leading the district under Rotary International’s 2026–27 theme\, “Create Lasting Change.” During his visit\, he will share his vision for the coming Rotary year\, highlight district initiatives\, and encourage Rotarians to continue building stronger clubs\, stronger communities\, and lasting friendships through Service Above Self. \nPlease join us in welcoming Governor Sean back to the club where his Rotary journey began.
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/district-7360-governor-sean-murtagh/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting,Club Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T083000
DTSTAMP:20260829T163139Z
CREATED:20260518T161011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T163139Z
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SUMMARY:Club Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Club Assembly is a longstanding Rotary tradition that brings members together\, by committees\, to discuss club business\, share updates on projects and initiatives\, exchange ideas\, and help shape the club’s future.
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/club-assembly-9/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T190000
DTSTAMP:20260906T125300Z
CREATED:20260519T164208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T125300Z
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SUMMARY:An Encore Presentation by Governor Sean
DESCRIPTION:The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown is pleased to welcome District Governor Sean Murtagh as the featured speaker at our evening meeting. \nWhile District Governors traditionally visit every club during the Rotary year\, Sean’s visit is especially meaningful because Shepherdstown is his home club. Since joining Rotary\, Sean has served as club president\, inspired fellow members through his commitment to service\, and now represents more than 60 Rotary clubs and nearly 2\,000 Rotarians across Rotary District 7360. \nA retired U.S. Coast Guard Captain\, Sean devoted more than three decades to serving our nation before continuing his lifelong commitment to service as a financial advisor to military families\, nonprofit volunteer\, author\, and community leader. His journey reflects Rotary’s belief that leadership is rooted in service and that the greatest impact comes from helping others succeed. \nInstalled as District Governor in June\, Sean is leading the district under Rotary International’s 2026–27 theme\, “Create Lasting Change.” During his visit\, he will share his vision for the coming Rotary year\, highlight district initiatives\, and encourage Rotarians to continue building stronger clubs\, stronger communities\, and lasting friendships through Service Above Self. \nPlease join us in welcoming Governor Sean back to the club where his Rotary journey began.
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/district-7360-governor-sean-murtagh-encore/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting,Club Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T083000
DTSTAMP:20260907T000145Z
CREATED:20260518T235724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T000145Z
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SUMMARY:EdenSpring Restorative Care - We all have a role in combatting exploitation
DESCRIPTION:Dawnielle Miller is the inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of EdenSpring\, a nonprofit organization opening in West Virginia and dedicated to providing restorative care for survivors of sex trafficking. \nWith more than two decades of experience in nonprofit startup and executive leadership\, Dawnielle has spent her career building organizations\, programs\, and teams designed to activate the resilience and potential of individuals and communities through relational presence and collective good. \nIn her new role\, she looks forward to seeing survivors thrive through compassionate restorative care\, holistic support systems\, and community resilience. Dawnielle is honored to have served as an inaugural board member of EdenSpring and to have been selected as its first staff leader. \nShe looks forward to witnessing a community of survivors flourish together by having the space to rest\, restore\, and rediscover the treasure that was within them all along. \nIn her free time\, Dawnielle enjoys exploring all that West Virginia has to offer\, spending time outdoors\, spoiling her niece\, and trying her hand at pickleball.
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/eden-spring/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T083000
DTSTAMP:20260906T125805Z
CREATED:20260519T081738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T125805Z
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SUMMARY:Market Update with Ethan Loewen
DESCRIPTION:Ethan Loewen has been a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones\, since 2009. Before that\, he was a branch manager for First United Bank and Trust\, in Martinsburg. Ethan’s hometown is on Long Island\, NY\, where he is descended from a 370 year lineage of commercial fishermen. After High School he served in the US Navy\, where he was stationed nearby in Maryland\, for his last duty station. In our area\, Ethan found a similar community spirit and “can do attitude” as his hometown. He has been proud to call this area home\, ever since. His office is in Charles Town\, where he took over for the previous Financial Advisor\, who retired after decades of service to the community. In his free time\, Ethan volunteers to help reduce Domestic Violence in our community. He loves spending time with his one year old granddaughter and is looking forward to his grandson’s arrival\, 5 1/2 weeks from now.
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/market-update-with-ethan-loewen/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T083000
DTSTAMP:20260922T183314Z
CREATED:20260520T164330Z
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SUMMARY:Women Investing in Shepherd (WISH)
DESCRIPTION:Women Investing in Shepherd (WISH) WISH is a women’s giving circle sponsored by the Shepherd University Foundation. Its mission is to inspire\, educate\, and develop the amazing potential of women’s philanthropy. Since 2015\, our high-impact grants to Shepherd University and the tri-state community affect positive changes\, bring new funding resources\, and make philanthropy accessible. Presenters: Meg Patterson\, Director of Donor Engagement and Strategic Initiatives and Sherri Janelle\, Executive Vice President
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/women-investing-in-shepherd-wish/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T083000
DTSTAMP:20260927T152118Z
CREATED:20260523T081245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T152118Z
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SUMMARY:The Life of a Fellow Rotarian
DESCRIPTION:Berniece 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 husband in the family business\, Minghini’s General Contractors\, Inc\, where she has the pleasure of working daily with her husband and two sons. Bernice served 2 terms on the Berkeley County Board of Education\, many terms on the Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce and as Chairwoman of the Board in 2000; many terms on the board of Associated Builder’s & Contractors; board of directors for MVB Bank; several terms on the board of directors for Shawnee and Nations Capital GS Councils and President in 2009; and many years on the Rotary Club of Martinsburg’s Board of Directors.
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/the-life-of-a-fellow-rotarian/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T083000
DTSTAMP:20261004T145415Z
CREATED:20260324T144400Z
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SUMMARY:Club Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Once a month\, our regular meeting becomes a Club Assembly: a working session where members take a look at how the club is doing and where it’s headed. Committee chairs share updates\, we review upcoming projects and events\, and every member has a chance to weigh in. There’s no outside speaker. It’s our time to plan together.
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/club-assembly-10/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T083000
DTSTAMP:20261011T162706Z
CREATED:20260306T012020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T162706Z
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SUMMARY:Polio: It's Not Here Now\, But It Can Come Again
DESCRIPTION:About the Speaker: John W. Aldis\, MD\, MPH&TM\nDr. John Aldis is a retired family physician living in Jefferson County. After graduating from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1971\, he completed his internship at Gorgas Hospital in the Panama Canal Zone. He then served nine years with the U.S. Navy on overseas tours in the Philippines\, Taiwan\, and Guam. During that time he also completed his Family Practice Residency in Jacksonville\, Florida\, and became board-certified in family medicine. \nDr. Aldis went on to join the U.S. Foreign Service\, where he spent 18 years as a U.S. Embassy physician in Mali\, Indonesia\, Nigeria\, and China. Along the way\, he earned his Master’s in Public Health and Tropical Medicine from the Tulane School of Public Health. \nIn 2001\, he returned to Shepherdstown\, West Virginia\, and moved back into his boyhood home. Since then he has: \n\nServed ten years as the first volunteer medical director of the Free Clinic in Ranson\, WV\nWorked ten years in vaccine research programs at Fort Detrick and the NIH\nServed as founding medical director of the Home-Based Primary Care Program at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center\nSpent several years working in addiction medicine clinics in the Eastern Panhandle\n\nToday\, Dr. Aldis enjoys gardening with Pheny\, his wife of 57 years. Their two daughters and three granddaughters\, who live near Washington\, D.C.\, and in New Mexico\, visit whenever they can.
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/its-not-here-now-but-it-can-come-again/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T083000
DTSTAMP:20261011T162948Z
CREATED:20260506T163047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T162948Z
UID:10002155-1792481400-1792485000@shepherdstownrotary.org
SUMMARY:More Than a Crown: My Journey to Miss West Virginia 2026
DESCRIPTION:About the Speaker: Elizabeth Romanek\, Miss West Virginia 2026\nMBA student\, college recruiter\, two-time National Dance Alliance Collegiate Champion\, and WV Physical Activity Plan Ambassador Elizabeth Romanek of Wheeling has added a new title to her list of accomplishments: Miss West Virginia 2026. \nAt the top of her agenda is her community service initiative\, M.O.V.E. (Motivate\, Optimize\, Vitalize\, Energize)\, which encourages all West Virginians to get moving in ways that suit them best. The message matters here. West Virginia’s obesity rate of 41.2% is the highest of all 50 states\, and largely because of obesity and chronic disease\, the state consistently ranks at or near the bottom in life expectancy. Promoting a healthier West Virginia through movement is at the heart of Elizabeth’s work. \nElizabeth is committed to organizing wellness clubs and after-school activities that keep kids active. As a competitive dancer growing up\, she discovered the benefits of movement early\, and dance shaped not only her health but also her confidence and discipline. Through M.O.V.E.\, she hopes to give other young people the same positive experiences. \nA summa cum laude graduate of West Virginia University\, Elizabeth earned her degree in Marketing\, drawn to the chance to connect with people and communicate creatively. She is now pursuing a Master of Business Administration while serving as Assistant Director of Admission and Recruitment Events at Bethany College\, where she guides young people in their pursuit of higher education.
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/more-than-a-crown-my-journey-to-miss-west-virginia-2026/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T083000
DTSTAMP:20260726T123050Z
CREATED:20260725T163611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T123050Z
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SUMMARY:America's Bloodiest Day: The Battle of Antietam
DESCRIPTION:Olivia 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. She has a bachelor’s degree in history from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and a master’s degree in history from The Citadel. Her talk is entitled: “America’s Bloodiest Day: The Battle of Antietam.”
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/americas-bloodiest-day-the-battle-of-antietam/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T083000
DTSTAMP:20261101T143524Z
CREATED:20261101T143349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261101T143524Z
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SUMMARY:Club Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Once a month\, our regular meeting becomes a Club Assembly: a working session where members take a look at how the club is doing and where it’s headed. Committee chairs share updates\, we review upcoming projects and events\, and every member has a chance to weigh in. There’s no outside speaker. It’s our time to plan together.
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/club-assembly-11/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T083000
DTSTAMP:20261115T112203Z
CREATED:20261001T151146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T112203Z
UID:10002186-1794295800-1794299400@shepherdstownrotary.org
SUMMARY:Banking on Our Community: Dustin Branner of Jefferson Security Bank
DESCRIPTION:Dustin Branner is Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer at Jefferson Security Bank\, where he leads the lending team and specializes in commercial loans. He first joined JSB in 2005 as a commercial lender\, came back in 2017 after some time away\, and was promoted to his current role in 2024. Dustin has a finance degree from the University of Maryland and finished the three-year Southwestern Graduate School of Banking program at SMU in June 2026. He is also a U.S. Navy veteran who served four years\, including aboard the USS New Orleans. \nDustin has lived in the Eastern Panhandle since 2002 and in Martinsburg since 2005. He and his wife\, Laura\, have two children\, Dylan and Alexis. He is a fellow Rotarian in the Martinsburg Rotary Noon Club\, serves as Treasurer and Chair of the Deacons at Fellowship Bible Church in Shenandoah Junction\, and is a graduate of Leadership Berkeley.
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/dustin-branner/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T083000
DTSTAMP:20261108T134403Z
CREATED:20261003T113531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261108T134403Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Collin Alexander\, Shepherd University’s CFO
DESCRIPTION:Collin Alexander is Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer at Shepherd University\, where he oversees the financial and administrative operations that keep the university running. He came to Shepherd in 2024\, bringing nearly 13 years of experience in nonprofit healthcare finance. Collin earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Maryland Global Campus and an MBA from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. \nCollin’s commitment to service extends well beyond campus. He volunteers as treasurer for three nonprofits: Child Care Counts\, Beauty for Ashes Africa\, and Semper Liberi. Each one supports families and individuals working through difficult circumstances. At home\, Collin and his wife are raising five children\, and when he can find a spare moment\, you’ll find him out for a run.
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/meet-collin-alexander-shepherd-universitys-cfo/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classification Talk,Featured,Regular Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T203000
DTSTAMP:20261108T134412Z
CREATED:20261004T124410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261108T134412Z
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SUMMARY:Architect\, Archaeologist\, President: Meet Dr. Cameron Wesson
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, November 24\, we welcome Dr. Cameron Wesson\, who became Shepherd University’s 17th president on July 1\, 2026. Just weeks after his formal investiture\, he joins us to share his vision for Shepherd and what the university means to Shepherdstown. \nBefore coming to Shepherd\, Dr. Wesson served as provost and vice president for academic affairs at La Salle University in Philadelphia\, and before that as provost and dean of the faculty at Franklin & Marshall College. He has devoted more than three decades to higher education\, starting with about 20 years as a professor and then moving into roles as department chair\, associate dean\, dean and provost. Along the way he has taught and led at the University of Oklahoma\, the University of Illinois Chicago\, the University of Vermont and Lehigh University. \nTrained as both an architect and an archaeologist\, Dr. Wesson grew up in Talladega County\, Alabama\, and earned two bachelor’s degrees at Auburn University\, one in architecture and environmental design and one in anthropology. He has said he didn’t discover anthropology until he was nearly four years into the architecture program\, and a professor convinced him to stay an extra year for the second degree. He went on to earn his master’s and Ph.D. in anthropology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His books\, articles and archaeological research have taken him across North America and the United Kingdom. \nDr. Wesson brings a lifelong commitment to learning\, discovery and student success. He has named getting to know the community and keeping Shepherd “student serving” as top priorities\, and he chose the Shepherd University Foundation’s Last Dollar Fund\, which helps students cover tuition-related costs\, as the cause for his inauguration celebration. As he put it shortly after his appointment\, “The Ram Fam is a real thing\, as I’ve discovered.” \nPlease join us in giving President Wesson a warm Rotary welcome!
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/cameron-wesson/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Regular Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270114T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270114T083000
DTSTAMP:20261011T163258Z
CREATED:20260915T003855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T163258Z
UID:10002180-1799911800-1799915400@shepherdstownrotary.org
SUMMARY:Just My Type 1 in the Eastern Panhandle
DESCRIPTION:About the Speaker: Angelina Gray\nAngelina Gray is an advocate and community organizer for Breakthrough T1D\, formerly known as JDRF (the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). Breakthrough T1D is the leading global nonprofit dedicated to type 1 diabetes (T1D). Its work focuses on three areas: \n\nResearch to prevent\, treat\, and ultimately cure type 1 diabetes and its complications\nAdvocacy with governments and policymakers to speed access to affordable care\, treatments\, and devices\, including insulin\nCommunity support through resources for newly diagnosed individuals\, families\, and adults living with T1D
URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/just-my-type-1-in-the-eastern-panhandle/
LOCATION:WV
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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