Installation of 2007-2008 President
Tommy G. Zincone.
Jimmy K. Crowder administers the
oath to our new president.
(07/05/2007)

Outgoing President Jerry Klingenberg passes the gavel to incoming President Tommy Zincone as Ceremony Host Jimmie K. Crowder looks on.(07/05/2007)

Our new Officers and Board of Directors for 2007-2008

Our 2006-2007 Rotarian of the Year Award went to Lisa Clary for her efforts to always insure that "the word gets out" about what Rotary is doing in our community. We have also been in the Rotarian Magazine and District Newsletters. Many thanks Lisa. (06/28/2007)

One of Rotary's most prestigious awards is our "Service Above Self Award". This years winner is Frank Malone, his only difficulty was finding "a few words to say" about receiving the award. Congrats to Frank, he deserves this award. (06/28/2007)

A "President's Special Award" went to Dave Yocum for his tireless efforts with our Service Trailer and equipment. Dave's diligence allowed the club to raise more than $4,000 that is used to support efforts within the local community. (06/28/2007)

Rotarian Faye Matthews and President Tommy gave a joint presentation on the benefits of "Planned Giving" to Charity. 07/12/2007

The Club welcomes Rotarian Joe Mulkerrin. Joe is the  Rotary Foundation District 7600 Trainer and a former District Governor. Joe presented an informative  program on the Rotary Foundation. (07/19/2007)

Rotarian Jimmie Crowder retires the old badges of our current and past president. (07/26/2007)

The ceremony was somewhat informal as the badges were tossed up there somewhere. (07/26/2007)

Rotarian Bob Day gave an interesting talk about his life and the people who influenced him the most. Also touching on how we influence others. (08/02/2007)

Club Secretary Tom Smith accepts a "special award" from Rotarian John Lenkey for his years of service to the club.(08/02/2007)

The South Hill Club inducts 2 new members, Herman Rinkel and Desmond Carter. (08/02/2007)

Visiting Rotarian John Fields (Center) spoke to the club about the history of communications in Hawaii where he worked and now resides part time. (08/09/2007)

Helen Malone from Great Britain (second from left) returned to the area this weekend. Members of the Club who hosted the Group Study Exchange earlier this year, met with her for a visit. Helen is a teacher, and is working to get her credentials to teach in the US in 2008 possibly in Richmond. (08/12/2007)

Rotarian Emily Brooks brought representatives of the "CMH Auxillary" to be our guest speakers about their organization and their duties at the Hospital. (08/16/2007)

The club inducts our newest member Rotarian Sue Springer. Welcome Sue. (08/23/2007)

Our guest speaker Dr. Manhal Saleeby a local anesthesiologist specializing in "Pain Management". (08/23/2007)

District Governor Jim Pierce addresses the club on his personal feelings about being a Rotarian and the goals for the District over the next year. (09/06/2007)

A traditional exchange of club banners by D.G. Jim Pierce and Club President Tommy Zincone. (09/06/2007)

Last years President Jerry Klingenberg receives a "Presidential Citation" on behalf of the South Hill Club. (09/06/2007)

Three club members receive a "Sponsor Pin"  from D. G. Jim Pierce for bringing a new member into the club. Carol Crough, Randy Cash (and Mickey Smith - not pictured). (09/06/2007)

Karolyn Hawthorne, a well known local artist, provided a brief art class for club members. She will be donating an original work to the Rotary for our scholarship program. (09/20/2007)

Our newest member, Daniel C. Poteralski, is inducted by Jimmie Crowder and President Tommy. Dan has already shown his willingness to place service above self. Welcome aboard Dan. (09/27/2007)

Our guest speaker Marjorie Carkhuff, Director, Quality/PI spoke of the great number of areas in which our local hospital excels based on national standards. Impressive! (10/04/2007)

"The Philippine Islands invade South Hill". Our club welcomes the Group Study Exchange team from the Philippine Islands as vistors to District 7600. The team will also be touring other clubs and attending the District Conference. (10/11/2007)

Jennifer Nelson addressed the club about "The American Cancer Society" and its programs and events of local and national concern. (10/18/2007)

The South Hill Club wins 2 District Awards. First the Community Service Award and also the Best Web Site Award. Congrats to all who helped win these awards.

Charlene Williams of the "Virginia Department of Veterans Services" spoke to the club about the role of V.D.V.S. as it supports our Vets and their families. (11/08/2007)

The South Hill Rotary Club welcomed Jamie Beadle of Charlottesville as guest speaker. Beadle is the Catastrophic Coordinator for the Mid Atlantic Zone for State Farm Insurance. He spoke to the group about his work and the effects a catastrophic event can have on a community.(11/15/2007)

Rotarian Tom Leggett with 75 Teddy Bears donated by our club for "Operation Teddy Bear". Congrats to Tom on a great job. (11/29/2007)

Pete Chalifoux, a retired engineer with Honeywell, spoke to the club about "Spectra" which, among other things, is a product used in body armor for our police and military personnel. (12/06/2007)

Rotarians donate gifts to "Toys For Tots" annually at December meetings. (12/16/2007)

The staff responsible for the District Awards won by our club is recognized for their efforts. (12/13/2007)

Our clubs newest member Dwayne Gwaltney is formally inducted into Rotary membership. (12/13/2007)

Guest speakers Bud and Heater Chaney gave a great presentation on "Truffles". What a surprise this information was to all the Rotarians. (01/03/2008)

Jennifer Johnson presented facts and information about Domestic Violence. (01/10/2009)

Sgt. Ronnie Edmonds of the South Hill Police Department presented a run down of Crime Prevention Programs available to local residents. (01/17/2008)

Author Nancy Beasley addressed the club on her 2 books "Izzy's Fire" and "Reflections of a Purple Zebra". (01/24/2008)

Our District Assistant Governor Bruce Settle posed with D. K. Lee and his wife at the recent Presidential Retreat. Mr. Lee is the Rotary International President Elect. (02/02/2008)

Our speaker and Club Treasurer Tom Smith presented a very funny program on what can only be described as "unbelievable" laws that are still on the books. (02/07/2008)

The Club inducts 2 new members David Manley and Bud Chaney. Welcome aboard. (02/28/2008)

The Club welcomed Dr. John Cavan, President of SVCC, as guest speaker. Cavan updated members on things accomplished at the college and stating the school has become one of the leading institutions in the state. (03/06/2008)

Lee Nicholson and Ron Seward brought the club up to speed on the Lake Country Detachment 1085 of the Marine Corps League and their 2^nd annual Lake Country Wildlife Art Festival and Decoy Competition. (03/13/2008)

Chris Teutsch of Southern Piedmont Center in Blackstone presented a program on land clearing for   developing pastures for livestock and comparing the more traditional methods of land clearing. (03/20/2008)

Mickey Sims of of Buggs Island Telephone informed the club of the new "wireless" capabilities that will be introduced into our area by Feb. 2009. (04/03/2008)

The annual Emergency Services Dinner was held at the South Hill Fire department as appreciation for their tireless efforts to protect and serve our community. (04/17/2008)

A club tradition is for new members give a "self introduction" talk to the club. One of our new members Dan Poteralski updated the club on who he is and where he's been. (04/24/2008)