Message from the President

Designated the Canoe Capital of Virginia and situated at the entrance to Shenandoah National Park’s Skyline Drive, Warren County boasts a reputation of natural beauty with an idyllic small-town charm.  For those of us lucky enough to call Warren County home, WE know it’s really the people who make this community special. 

Celebrating 20 years of service to Warren County in the Spring of 2025, the Rotary Club of Warren County strives to meet the community’s needs by focusing on issues that are in line with Rotary International’s Seven Areas of Focus.

Some of my most favorite local projects include the landscape re-design of a major intersection in the town of Front Royal to include indigenous trees and plants.  This was an $8,000 project, funded in part by a matching Rotary District 7570 Grant. 

Two years ago, we donated book vending machines to two elementary schools, allowing all children access to their own books.  Through our fundraising efforts in 2023, we were able to give five high school seniors a $3,000 scholarship for higher education.  Reading the applications was the most fun part! 

This year, during my Presidency, I hope to find a way to touch all these areas of focus.  We have a robust Service Committee, great at sniffing out opportunities, backed by a determined Fundraising Committee, supported by all 48 (and counting) club members who do a phenomenal job of creating awareness by telling our story. 

Our little club is mighty, accomplishing so many things. 

The real Magic of Rotary happens when we add new folks like you and engage them in something they love!  So, you’re invited to meet us every Wednesday morning at 7:00.  Yep, it’s early, but the fellowship is more than worth it (sometimes there’s cake!). 

Thanks for stopping by!

~Ellen