Welcome to Arlington Rotary Club (Virginia)

    Are you an established professional who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world?  Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service, fellowship and networking. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group of people who share your drive to give back.  
    We are part of Rotary International, the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotarians are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and fight disease under the motto Service Above Self.

Speakers, Events and News

Thursday meetings are currently In Person at Ragtime Restaurant or Zoomed, depending on the week,  from 12:15 to 1:30.   (Room opens at 11:45 for fellowship).  Meetings start with club business and "Happy Talk", followed by a speaker about 12:30. 

Guests: Select "Contact Us" from the main menu to send an email to the Club President or Membership Chair.

Thursday, Feb. 2nd (Ragtime) – Beth Singer, "Wrap with Scrap" and growing passion projects out of your professional interests

Upcoming Speakers   

  • February 9 - Ragtime - Laura Sharkey, PhD, Owner WOOFS! Dog training center 
  • February 16 – Virtual - Jim Kinter, GMU Professor " Climate Change: Preparing for the New Normal in Virginia”  
  • February 23 - Ragtime - Frank Bellavia, Arlington Public Schools 
 
* In "classification talks", new Rotary members talk about their career and personal history.

Events & Service Above Self

Blood Drive - Sunday March 26th, 10 am to 2 pm

Once again, Arlington Rotary will support the INOVA Blood Drive at Rock Spring Congregational Church (5010 Little Falls Rd, Arlington, VA 22207). We save lives by giving blood once per quarter.  Arrangements are made by Hugh Barton.
 
Watch this space for an online sign-up code, or email Hugh.
 

 

ARC Happy Hour – Tuesday February 7th, 6 PM at Ragtime 

Our happy hours continue!  The next happy hour will be next Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 6pm at Ragtime! We are hoping for the back room, but if not, we will gather in the main bar area. 

Ragtime Restaurant: 

1345 N Courthouse Road, Arlington, VA 22201 

Please join us and bring all the friends you can find! 

AFAC -- Thanks to everyone who helped pack food at Arlington Food Assistance Center

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 

Rotary's 4-Way Test
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all Concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Pay Your Club Bills
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In Transition

Experimenting with in-person lunches and still Zooming.  See your ARCLight for details.