Packing a Punch:  Tysons Corner Rotary President Catherine Ahearn and Foundation Treasurer David Danner present a check for $2,500 to Bob Hahne (right) of the McLean Rotary Club on Oct. 11. Bob organizes periodic meal packing events for Rise Against Hunger (formerly Stop Hunger Now). The next event is slated for Saturday, Nov. 3 in McLean. Through Bob's efforts over the years, Rotarians and other local volunteers have packed nearly 2 million meals!  Photo by Bruno Walker 

Helping Hand:  RCTC Foundation Treasurer David Danner (left) and Club Community Service Director Michael San Juan (center) present the "big check" for $1,050 to Devon Meier, director of development for the Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation (NMCGRF), at the Club's meeting on July 19.  NMCGRF operates the Vinson Hall retirement community in McLean.  The check represents the proceeds from the Tysons Rotary Health & Wellness Vendor Fair organized by Michael and held at Vinson Hall on May 5.  The funds will benefit Vinson Hall residents.  Photo by Dennis Foutz  

Richmond Review:  Virginia State Delegate Marcus Simon provided our Club with an overview of the House of Delegates’ 2018 legislative session on June 14.  Among the topics he discussed were the expansion of Medicare in Virginia, state energy policy, and traffic congestion.  He has represented Virginia’s 53rd District since being elected in 2013.  Delegate Simon is pictured here with Tysons Rotary Club President Ann Page.  Photo by Don Wipf

Season of Giving:  The RCTC Foundation presented checks to several community organizations at the Tysons Corner Rotary Club's annual Holiday Breakfast on Dec. 14, 2017.  Receiving a check from RCTC Foundation Treasurer David Danner (left) are Bianca Spatafora and Artie Rothenberg of the Insight Memory Care Center in Fairfax.  Club President Ann Page looks on.  Photo by Bill Knopf

The Club's 2017 "Rotary on the Vine" wine tasting gala was a delightful evening of fine wines, food, and entertainment - once again! Catherine Ahearn and her team of volunteers transformed the TEGNA headquarters in McLean into a softly lit salon that complemented the wines being sampled and discussed in hushed tones. The March 18 event featured an array of wineries and distributors that included The Eyrie Vineyards from Oregon's Willamette Valley, Harbor Wines (Moldovan wines), Roche Mere Selections (French wines), and the Vineyard of McLean, all assembled by the Club's own wine distributor and importer Gray Mosby, owner of Salveto. Proceeds from this annual event will help fund Tysons Corner Rotary's many charitable donations in the community. 

Peace Warrior:  Erik Haas, Rotary Peace Ambassador for District 7610, outlines the Peace Fellowship Program of Rotary International at our May 12 meeting.  Erik also led a discussion on how our Club might enhance peace locally, through efforts such as decreasing gang violence and bullying in schools.  This was Erik's second visit to our Club to discuss Rotary peace initiatives.  

Major Award:  District Governor Nominee Ronnie Chantker (left) recognizes Pamela and David Danner as Rotary Foundation Major Donors, Level 2, at the Club's "Rotary on the Vine" spring wine gala on March 12, 2016. The Danners are long-time supporters of The Rotary Foundation. Pamela is a member of the Rotary Club of McLean.

 

Deck the Halls:  The Club's annual Holiday Breakfast on Dec. 17, 2015, was a festive mix of fellowship, family, food, music, and financial gifts to local organizations. In top photo, ladies representing a variey of community service providers and charities pose after receiving RCTC Foundation checks from President Dick Strean and Santa Claus (back row). In bottom photo, musical maestro and McLean Rotarian Bob Rosenbaum makes the morning complete with his spirited renditions of Christmas favorites.  Photos by Bill Knopf