Five Lucky Winners in Houck's Heroes Raffle!
(Posted: 6-9-09)

The Houck's Heroes Raffle winners were drawn at the club meeting on June 3rd.  Prizes were awarded to: First Prize - Tom Thibeault; Second Prize - Peggy Stansbury; Third Prize - Sharon Devin; Fourth Prize - Linda Burton; Fifth Prize - Bud Ledvinke.  Thanks to all for your support of the Houck Foundation and congratulations to our winners!

Rotary Club of Hunt Valley Receives District Award
(Posted: 5-26-09)

Rotary District 7620 presented its Gold Governor's Citation to the Hunt Valley Rotary for the 2008-09 year.  President-Elect Maria Santana received the citation on behalf of the club during the District Conference Cruise to Bermuda.  The award recognizes outstanding participation in District and leadership activities throughout the year.

Interact Club Raises Funds for Water Project.
(Posted: 5-21-09)

Members of Dulaney High School's Interact Club have raised $700 for the Hunt Valley Rotary's Kyrgyzstan Water Project.

Under the guidance of teacher and coordinator Niamh McQuillan, the group raised funds through sales of pizza and popsicle sticks through the school year.  Congratulations and thank you all!

Jane Lenhard Presented With Paul Harris Fellow
(Posted: 5-7-09)

Jane Lenhard, widow of Charter Member William (Bill) Lenhard, was named a Paul Harris Fellow in recognition of the Lenhard's contributions to Rotary and The Rotary Foundation.

Bill passed away on January 31, 2009, and was a multiple Paul Harris Fellow.  A memorial services is planned for Bill later this month.

Hunt Valley Rotary Welcomes New Member
(Posted: 5-7-09)

The Rotary Club of Hunt Valley inducted Adam McCabe (building services - janitorial) as our newest member!  Adam is vice president of The Cleaning Connection.  Welcome!

RI President D.K. Lee Visits District 7620
(Posted: 4-27-09)

Members of The Rotary Club of Hunt Valley joined Rotarians from around the District at the annual Foundation Dinner held recently in Laurel, MD .

Rotary International President D.K. Lee of South Korea was keynote speaker for the event, which is held in recognition of major donors to The Rotary Foundation.

Hunt Valley Rotary Welcomes New Member
(Posted: 4-27-09)

The Rotary Club of Hunt Valley inducted Lori Delucca (associations - membership) as our newest member!  Lori is general manager of Hayfields Country Club.  Welcome!

Hunt Valley Rotary Welcomes New Member
(Posted: 2-27-09)

The Rotary Club of Hunt Valley inducted Bill DePauw (advertising - specialty) as our newest member!  Bill has been active in Rotary for many years, most recently as president of the former Downtown Towson Club.  Welcome!

Hunt Valley Rotary Holiday Food Drives Help Area Food Banks
(Posted: 01-06-09)

Members of The Rotary Club of Hunt Valley collected food and cash totaling over $2,000 during our 2008 Holiday Food Drive!   Funds and food were distributed to local organizations, including the Assistance Center of Towson Churches, the Maryland Food Bank, and the Hereford Food Bank.  In partnership with Graul's Market on Padonia Road, club members collected food and funds on December 13th and 14th, and Graul's will purchase food items at cost to assist ACTC.  Funds will continue be collected online - Click Here to Donate>>

Hunt Valley Rotary Welcomes New Member
(Posted: 12-29-08)

The Rotary Club of Hunt Valley welcomes Doug Riley (attorney) as our newest member!  Doug is an attorney with Pope & Hughes in Towson, is a former councilman and chairman of Baltimore County Council, and has been very active in community service.  We welcome him to the Club!

Wine For Water “Fun-Raises” For Water Project  
(Posted: 11-18-08)

Over 85 attendees enjoyed fine wines, great food, steel drum music, and fellowship at the Rotary Club of Hunt Valley’s 2nd Annual Wine For Water Fundraiser held on November 1st.

More than $3,500 was raised for the James W. Houck Foundation and the club’s Kyrgyzstan Water project being undertaken in the former Soviet republic. Proceeds from the event are earmarked for an irrigation project to begin next year.

The evening was organized by co-chairs Nancy Young, the club’s director of International Service, and Maria Santana, 2009-10 President-Elect, along with member Stuart Doriss and his wife Allison, owners of Four Corners Fine Wine and Spirits in Jacksonville. Catering was provided by Hayfields Country Club, site of the event.

The Kyrgyzstan project is the club’s second international water project. In 2007, the club raised over $20k for a drinking water well project in Malawi through its first wine tasting combined with matching grants from District 7620 and Rotary International. This year’s project will also be supported by the Rotary Club of Towson as well as clubs in Florida and Bishkek, the country’s capital.

The club would like to thank all of the attendees, donors, sponsors, advertisers, and volunteers for the event which by all measure was a great success.  Photos from the event can be viewed here>>

Hunt Valley Rotary Inducts Honorary Member
(Posted: 09-29-08)

The Rotary Club of Hunt Valley has inducted Mary Ellen Morrison as an Honorary Member!  Mary Ellen is executive director of the Hunt Valley Business Forum and we are excited to welcome her to the Club!

2nd Annual Wine For Water Fundraiser Scheduled for Nov. 1st
(Posted: 09-15-08)

The Rotary Club of Hunt Valley is sponsoring a wine tasting event on November 1st at Hayfields Country Club to benefit our local and international charities, in particular a well project in the Talas Oblast of Kyrgyzstan.

Tickets are available for $50 each and sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available. Wines will be offered by Four Corners Fine Wines and live entertainment will be provided by the Pan Majestic Youth Academy.

Click here for more information and ticket orders>>

Hunt Valley Rotary Welcomes New Member
(Posted: 09-02-08)

The Rotary Club of Hunt Valley welcomes Lauri Funk (insurance) as our newest member!  Lauri, a Pennsylvania resident with an agency in Cockeysville, is an enthusiastic and supportive member of the Hunt Valley community. 

Hunt Valley Rotary Inducts 2008-09 Leadership
(Posted: 07-10-08)

The Rotary Club of Hunt Valley held its annual Changeover Banquet on July 8th to install this year's officers and directors.   
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Hunt Valley Rotary Welcomes New Member
(Posted: 07-10-08)

The Rotary Club of Hunt Valley welcomes Krista Jacoby (branch manager, banking) as our newest member!  Krista is active in the Hunt Valley community and will be a great addition to the Rotary Family.   

Hunt Valley Rotary and Heavenly Ham of Baltimore Launch 2008 Four-Way Test Contest in Baltimore County Schools
(Posted: 02-05-08)

The Rotary Club of Hunt Valley and Heavenly Ham of Baltimore, in partnership with Baltimore County Public Schools and the Archdiocese of Baltimore, have commenced The Four-Way Test Contest as an ethics enrichment partnership for twelve county schools during the 2007-08 school year.    Read More>>>

Wine Tasting has "Grape" Expectations
(Posted: 10.30.07)

By Nancy Young, Club International Service Director!

George Washington may have slept at Slade's Inn, but it is doubtful that he had as much fun as the Hunt Valley Rotarians and their guests did on October 27.  Stuart and Allison Doriss, proprietors of Four Corners Wine and Spirits, and their knowledgeable staff delighted the palates of wine enthusiasts with a broad array of "cabs" from California, France, Australia and Chile.

Everything came together for a fantastic evening; the weather cleared, the sun came out and the people came.  They munched on great food, they sampled really fine wines, they talked, they networked, they ordered wine, and everyone left with a smile on their face. 
The event would not have been as successful as it was without many hours of behind-the-scenes work. Thanks to Bonnie McPhail for graphics, Jeanne Brandenburg for crafting the wooden cabs, Suzanne Amos for timely suggestions and ideas, Maria Santana and Karen Rucker for support, food ideas and catering service, the beautiful venue, Slade's Inn, and finally, the warm greeting of all the guests by the incomparable Irving and his beautiful wife Virginia. 

Seventy-five people attended and over $3,500 was raised. A portion of the proceeds will be contributed to the Malawi Water Project. A perfect evening for the very first Hunt Valley Wine Tasting fun, fund-raising event!

The Monkton Park Project design phase officially started May 8th with “Civic Works and “Street Scapes”!  Looking for ways to contribute?  Our Signature Bricks are available for sale NOW!  Visit The Friends of The NCR Trail for more information!

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Dr. Shih will attend the Rotary group study exchange from May 24 - June 17.  We plan to document our follies on a blog.  We plan to update it regularly.  I hope you will tune in every now-and-then to see what we are up to.

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In 2000, Play It Smart was initiated in Baltimore at Patterson High School. Due to the tremendous success and impact, Play It Smart expanded to Forest Park in 2002 and Edmondon was added in 2004. Prior to Play It Smart, less than 25% of football players took the SAT.  Since its inception at Patterson,  79 seniors have participated in the Play It Smart program and 100% graduated on time.  In addition, 87% have been accepted in an institution of higher education.

We are pleased to join the Jonathan Ogden Foundation in supporting this worthwhile project here in Baltimore!   For more information visit The Play It Smart Program .

This year's exchange welcomed six medical professionals visiting from Rotary District 2220 from Western Russia.  The 2007 exchange will be with District 1600 in the Netherlands.

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The Rotary Club of Hunt Valley continues to distribute dictionaries to local third graders.  Read about The Dictionary Project.