Addison Reese works at the Shepherdstown Public Library and is the chair of the Jefferson County Historic Landmarks Commission. She is a board member of the African American Community Association of Jefferson County (AACAJC), assistant superintendent of Fairview-Gibsontown Cemetery, and caretaker of Kearneysville Methodist Cemetery. For the past eight years, Addison has researched, documented, and […]
Pastor Tim Brown from the Martinsburg Rescue Mission will share their history, their goals and some interesting ways that we can work with them.
Come and learn some small but interesting Civil War facts that you may not have heard before.
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 […]
SCHEDULE CHANGE: This week’s Club Assembly will include regular club updates, committee reports, and time for discussion on upcoming projects and priorities. In addition, we’ll enjoy a brief side presentation highlighting everyone’s favorite seasonal tradition—Girl Scouts of the USA Cookies. Members will have the chance to learn more about how cookie sales support local Girl […]
Hilary and Amber will offer a special preview of the American Conservation Film Festival, sharing selected video clips from this year’s featured films. Their presentation provides a behind-the-scenes look at the powerful storytelling and environmental themes audiences can expect from the festival. The American Conservation Film Festival returns March 13–15, bringing filmmakers, conservationists, and compelling […]
Harriet Pearson will speak about the evolution of The Observer and how this locally owned newspaper is adapting to meet the challenges facing community journalism today. She will share innovative approaches to sustaining local news, including a membership-based funding model. A healthy community depends on reliable reporting about local government, events, and issues that affect […]
The story of PolioPlus is one of Rotary’s greatest examples of what it truly means to Unite for Good. Because Rotarians around the world joined forces with unshakable determination, we are now on the brink of eradicating a disease that once crippled millions. Dr. John Aldis will share the remarkable journey of Rotary’s polio eradication […]
The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown is hosting 'Movie Night' Wednesday evening February 19.
Several students from Jefferson High School will compete for the opportunity to advance to the District and Regional levels, with the chance to earn scholarship awards. The Rotary Club will provide an engaged and supportive audience, while judges offer thoughtful, constructive written feedback to each participant. It’s always enlightening to hear the issues that matter […]
Skating is On! — Frostyfest Rescheduled for March 6, 7, 8
Dr. Jennifer M. Murray is a Civil War historian specializing in military history. She received her Ph.D. in 19th Century American History at Auburn University (Alabama) and her Master’s degree from James Madison University (Virginia). She earned her Bachelor’s from Frostburg State University (Maryland). Prior to being appointed the Director of the George Tyler Moore […]