Installation of 2008-2009 President
Herbert L. Farrar.
R. Bruce Settle District A.G. administers the
oath to our new president.
(07/10/2008)

Outgoing President Tommy Zincone passes the gavel to incoming President Herbert L. Farrar.(07/10/2007)

Our new Officers and Board of Directors for 2008-2009. (07/10/2008)

Our new President has a little fun with the District A. G. His philosophy is "if you can't have fun, stay home". (07/10/2008)

President Herbert officially takes over and conducts his first meeting. (07/10/2008)

Our "Rotarian of the Year" for 2007-2008 club year is club Secretary/Treasurer Tom Smith. Our hearty congrats to the man who keeps it all together for this club with his tireless efforts. Nice job Tom. (06/26/2008)

Doug Hinman is the "Service above Self Award"  winner for the 2007-2008 club year. Doug and his wife Jackie operate The Shepard’s Inn and The Shepard’s Shop in South Hill.  It is a Christian entity that operates on donations and sales from the shop only. (06/26/2008)

As usual our new president's first event is the "Picnic in the Park". President Herbert sweats over the grill aided by Dwayne Gwaltney as some 2,500+ residents enjoy all the events of the day. (07/03/2008)

As tradition dictates, our new member Susie Brack gave her introductory talk about her life and how she came to Rotary. Welcome Susie! (07/17/2008)

New member, Pete Chalifoux gave his introductory talk about his life and how he came to Rotary. Welcome Pete. (07/24/2008)

District Governor Bill Pollard addresses the club on his goals and those of Rotary International President D. K. Lee for the up coming year. (08/07/2008)

Club President Herbert Farrar and District Governor Bill Pollard. (08/07/2008)

District Governor Bill Pollard awards Rotarian Mickey Sims with his Paul Harris fellowship certificate and medallion. (08/07/2008)

District Governor Bill Pollard representing Past District Governor Jim Pierce awards past president Tommy Zincone the "Presidents Citation" for Rotary year 2007/2008. (08/07/2008)

Our guest speakers for this meeting are Steve and Justin Rose of Rosemont Winery. They provided the club with an update on the progress of opening the winery and conducted a small tasting of their wines. (08/14/2008)

New member, Ryan Bartholomew gave his introductory talk about his life and how he came to Rotary. Welcome Ryan. (08/21/2008)

The Club has completed the first of several projects for this Rotary year. A community Service project of providing each local motel with a "South Hill Information Notebook" for front desk personnel which provides detailed area information and a new Town Map. (09/02/2008)

Rotarian Tommy Zincone presented the club with an update on the Alzheimer's Memory coming up on October 2, 2008. (09/11/2008)

The club kicks of the "Casino Night" ticket sales. The event is to be held Nov. 1, 2008 for the benefit of our annual scholarship fund. (09/11/2008)

Mecklenburg County School Superintendent Helen Hill presented an interesting update on our county school systems current and proposed improvements and concerns. (09/18/2008)

The first part of our Dictionary Project is completed as all students grades 3-5 received their personal dictionaries and each pre-k-2 class received 2 Picture Dictionaries. (09/30/2008)

South Hill wins big!!!. Our club won 8 awards at the District Conference for 2007/2008. A list of the awards is being posted to the "About Rotary" page. Be sure to check out the photos. (10/03-05/2008)

Guest speaker Harlan Wrenn from the Occupational Technical Center in Blackstone, gave a presentation of the Diesel Technology courses available at Southside Community College. (10/09/2008)

Guest speakers Melinda Elliott and Susan Moody updated the club on the current programs available through the United Methodist Family Services organization. (10/16/2008)

WOW, the awards just keep coming. South Hill has been given the "Rotary International Public Relations Award" for this district (62 clubs). The award is given for outstanding media coverage used to increase the awareness of Rotary. (See "About Rotary" page) 10/30/2008

Pastor Luc Aristhene from Port-au-Prince, Haiti was the guest speaker for this meeting. Pastor Aristhene brought the club up date on his ministry and the current state of affairs in Haiti. Pictured with Club President Herbert Farrar and program chair Lee Warren.(10/30/2008)

Delegate Tommy Wright was the guest speaker for our meeting. His program included a budget update for the State of Virginia and an update on the remodeling of the Capital Building in Richmond. Pictured with Club President Herbert Farrar and program chair Herman Rinkel. (11/06/2008)

Keep those Teddy Bears a'comin'!! More donations of bears by the club as the project draws to a close on Nov. 20, 2008.  (11/06/2008)

The South Hill Rotary Club welcomed South Hill Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Frank Malone was guest speaker presenting the new Celebrate South Hill DVD used throughout the area to promote the Town of South Hill to visitors, prospective residents and to assist in the attraction of new businesses. (11/13/2008)

Chrystal Harris, creator of the club newsletter "Rotary Matters" was our guest for the evening. Ms. Harris designed the newsletter and trained the club webmaster to edit the document. C. J. Tuck, President of the Park View F.B.L.A. observed the meeting. (12/04/2008)

Our 2 "Frozen Rotarycicle" volunteers who braved the windy cold to ring the bell for the Salvation Army. Rotarians Lee Warren and Mickey Sims are among some 11 Rotarians who have and will be ringing in December. (12/08)

Rotarian Dr. Michael Brooks addressed the club with an update on his specialty which is women's health and surgical procedures. (12/11/2008)

Our club prepares the "Toys For Tots" donations for pick up by the Marine Corps League for distribution. (12/11/2008)

Denise Williams was awarded a plaque for her invaluable assistance in helping the club obtain the 501c3 status. Ms. Williams is a CPA and partner at Creedle, Jones and Alga in South Hill. (12/18/2008)

Rotarian Mylene Powell was our guest speaker presenting a program on her experience as a "Rotaract" Club member in the Philippines. Also we were provided with info about how to start a Rotaract Club.(01/15/2009)

South Hill P. R. Director Lisa Clary was invited to speak at the Lunenburg Club about winning the R. I. P. R. Award. Pictured are A.G. Chuck Aranson, Lisa Clary, Lunenburg Club President Kenneth Boyd and Randy Cash (rear). (01/20/2009)

Scott Burnette, CMH Administrator, updated the club on the state of health care costs in the US as compared to other countries. Also, we were provided with the same information about our local hospital. (01/22/2009)

Rotarian Lisa Clary presents a book donation to Gloria Taylor at the R. T. Arnold Library in South Hill. The book is a story which incorporates the Rotary 4-Way Test. (02/02/2009) 

Rotarian Randy Cash presented the 4-Way Test book to Librarian Christine West and Principal Connie Puckett at South Hill Elementary School. (02/02/2009)

David Fitzgerald son of Rotarian Tom Fitzgerald addressed the club on the small farmers plight in the US and their current difficulties with the U. S. D. A. (02/05/2009)

Senior Trooper Kevin George spoke to the club about his recent temporary assignment as a "Federal Marshal" at the Presidential Inauguration in January. (02/12/2009)

Web site developer and teacher Jason Winter provided the club with insights on the need for web sites, the usefulness of these sites and how they are developed. (02/19/2009)

As our clubs tradition dictates, our newest member Duane Harper gave his introductory speech and updated the club on his reasons for joining Rotary. Welcome aboard Duane. (03/05/2009)

Gloria Taylor, Librarian at the R. T. Arnold Library accepts the Rotary Matters Newsletter that will be available to all library visitors monthly. It is part of our clubs efforts to increase the awareness of Rotary. (03/12/2009)

Our guest speaker was Mr. John Parker of the Virginia Pork Industry Assn. Mr. Parker addressed the current state of the pork industry as a whole and in the local area. (03/12/2009)

Our guest speaker John Zubrod, Chairman of the Mecklenburg/Brunswick Regional Airport surprised club members with an update and the statistics on our local airport. (03/19/2009)

District Assistant Governor Bruce Settle inducts our newest member, Duane Harper. Pictured are Club President Herbert Farrar and Duane's sponsor Lee Nicholson. (03/26/2009)

Rotarian Dave Yocum decided it was time to tell his story to the club after being a member for 4 years. It was a very entertaining story, thanks Dave. (04/02/2009)

Our guest speaker Billy Ray Johnson presented a talk and slide show of his recent bicycle tour of Viet Nam. It was an interesting view of Viet Nam today as opposed to his memories of a previous visit. (04/09/2009)

Rotarian Jimmie Crowder inducted our newest club member Anthony Sledge under the watchful eye of President Herbert. Welcome aboard Anthony. (04/30/2009)

Our guest speaker Dr. Kevin Rosenfeld addressed the club about activities at First Christian School in South Hill including and update on the new additions being made. (05/07/2009)

The final collection night for the Relay For Life Drop A Dime project produced a final total donation from the Rotary Club members of $300. Thanks folks, good job. (05/07/2009)

Guest speaker John Bergland, a retired minister, spoke on his quest to define "soul". (05/21/2009)

The Annual 4-Way Test Essay Contest winners, their families and teaching staff, attended dinner with the club. Students read their essays and received plaques and a 4-Way Test coin. Their cash prize is to be awarded at the Park View Middle School Awards Day on June 10, 2009. (05/28/2009)

Tom Manson of Citizens Community Bank addressed the club and provided the members with some clarification of the "Bank Bail-Out" and its affect on small local banks. (06/04/2009)

Our scholarship winners from Park View High School. (L-R) Elizabeth Taylor, Candace Garnes, Rotary Committee Chair Faye Matthews, Anthony Clifford and Brittany Lambert. Our heartiest congratulations to these students. (06/05/2009)

Our guest speaker Mr. Ron Haines of the Boydton Ruritan Club, gave a presentation on the Ruritan's proposed Horse Park to be located in Boydton, VA. (06/11/2009)

The Lake Country Rotary club conducted its new officer installation 06/17/2009. L-R former District Governor Bob Preston, Club President  Peter Janson, Vice President Carole  Blair, President Elect Ben Burchett and Rotarian Ted Kirby.  (06/17/2009)

Two of the Lake Country members were inducted as Paul Harris Fellows. These Rotarians also awarded their spouses as Paul Harris Fellows as a surprise. Rotarians Norman Wagstaff and Russ Williams and their wives Connie and Gladys. (06/17/2009)

Frank Nanney of the South Hill Rotary Club presented its annual Service Above Self Award for 2008-2009 to Mrs. Lou Saunders, wife of long time Rotarian Dr. Tom Saunders.  Mrs. Saunders was one of the founding members of the CMH Auxiliary, organization in which she has remained active for 55 years.(06/25/2009) 

Lee Warren became the newest Paul Harris Fellow for the South Hill Rotary Club. Lee received her Medallion, Pin and Certificate from Assistant District Governor Bruce Settle and Club President Herbert Farrar.  (06/25/2009)

The South Hill Rotary Club recognized Randy Cash as Rotarian of the year for 2008-2009. Club President Herbert Farrar selected Randy for his outstanding service to the club and always being first to arrive and last to leave if needed at club events. (06/25/2009)

Rotarian Herbert Farrar completed his 2008-2009 year as South Hill Rotary Club President. Herbert gave a wrap up club activities for the year. Public Relations Director Lisa Clary brought a storyboard of photos of the numerous activities in which the club participated during President Herbert’s year. (06/25/2009)