Taste of Farmville, 19th year!
For those who have never participated, Rotary’s Taste of Farmville is a unique event for our community that serves as a signature fund raiser for the Rotary Club of Farmville. It’s a great opportunity for our local eateries, food trucks, restaurants, caterers and amateur chefs to showcase their culinary skills to the public. Music will be provided by members of…
We’re accepting applications for the 2025 Community Service Grant
The Rotary Club of Farmville is now accepting applications for its Annual Community Service Grant from organizations whose activities promote and enhance the quality of life for citizens of the Town of Farmville/Prince Edward County but may also have a greater footprint in the region for their project. Organizations must be not-for-profit, and benefit local citizens. The grant is a…
Rotary Club of Farmville awarded Chamber’s Non-Profit of the Year
Our club is the proud recipient of the Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR Award! Below are several club members receiving the award.
Rotary Leadership Institute holds training in Farmville
The Mid-Atlantic Rotary Leadership Institute chose Farmville for its two-part training in February. Members of Rotary District 7600, including many from our own club, enjoyed learning and networking together. Farmville Rotary members at the Leadership Institute
Two Farmville Rotary members contribute to Honduras effort
Rotary Club of Farmville President Doug Stanley and Club Secretary Patti Wagner traveled to Honduras the week of January 27-31 to participate in training classes included in the club’s Global Train the Trainer Rotary International grant. This grant has been hosting trainings for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit personnel over the past two years. Doug spent his time interviewing medical personnel…
Santa Pancake Brunch a rousing success
What an amazing turnout we had! Thanks to the Farmville community and visitors here for showing up for our Santa Pancake Brunch on December 7. Also thanks to The Woodland for its generous contributions toward this event. All proceeds benefitted the Prince Edward Christmas Mother!
Rotary Supports Moton’s Boxes of Blessings
We recently donated to Boxes of Blessings: New Gear for the School Year at the Moton Museum. Our support will help Moton provide weather-appropriate school clothes for local youth, from kindergarten to high school, ensuring they’re prepared and confident for the rest of the school year. “As we head into the cooler months, we’re grateful for this contribution that helps families…
Doug Stanley installed as President of Rotary Club
Farmville – At its meeting on June 27, 2024, the Rotary Club of Farmville, VA installed Douglas P. “Doug” Stanley as the 86th President. Stanley will serve as President from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The installation of office was performed by outgoing president Shaunna Hunter. Stanley, County Administrator for Prince Edward County, joined the Rotary Club of…
Rotary Club presents end-of-year awards
Farmville – At its meeting on June 27, 2024, Shaunna Hunter, outgoing President of the Rotary Club of Farmville, VA, recognized several Club Members and a community member for their outstanding service during the 2023-2024 year. Those recognized include: Rotarian of the Year – Julie Flores The Farmville Club recorded 735 service hours this past year. And one person’s service…
Rotary Club named Nonprofit of the Year
The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce has voted the Rotary Club of Farmville as its Nonprofit of the Year. Portions of each FACC’s fundraiser will go to the club and we will be highlighted throughout the year on FACC’s social media. We also were given a plaque to display In her presentation to the Chamber, Rotary President Shaunna said “A…