It's a Party!  Tysons Rotarians welcome two new members at the Club's breakfast meeting on March 9, 2023: Willie Bailey (third from left) of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept. and graphic artist Farida Nebulime (online).  The ceremony was the Club's first hybrid induction.  

Celebrating Women in Rotary:   Ronnie Chantker joined the Tysons Corner Rotary Club on Jan. 30, 2003, where she served as Treasurer, Vice President/Fundraising Chair, President-Elect/Membership Chair, President, and Rotary Foundation Chair.  She is currently District Rotary Foundation Chair and, starting July 1, will serve as District Paul Harris Society Chair.  On the District level, Ronnie served as GSE Chair, Area Membership Coordinator, Assistant Governor for N.E. Fairfax County, and District Governor (2017-18).  She is a Paul Harris Fellow, Paul Harris Society Member, Triple Crown Member, and Benefactor.  Ronnie was awarded the Club Builder Award and The Rotary Foundation District Service Award by the District.  She is also a graduate of the Rotary Leadership Institute.  Ronnie and her husband, Art, are Major Donors.

 

Live in Reston:  "Rotary on the Vine," one of Tysons Rotary's major fundraising events, took place May 14 at the Reston Lake House after a two-year absence.  The event featured wine tastings, delicious food, and a lively jazz combo.  Proceeds from the wine gala will help fund the Club's charitable donations and scholarships for the next year.  Kudos to Burt Heacock and his volunteers for a stellar evening!  Photo by Rick Kaplar

They're Off:  Runners from every age group braved a chilly morning to compete in the Tysons Rotary 5K Turkey Trot on Nov. 14, 2021.  Approximately 200 persons registered for the race, which started on Tysons Blvd. and wound through the Galleria area of Tysons.  Proceeds from the event benefited local charities supported by Tysons Rotary.  Lerner Enterprises was the principal sponsor of the 5K race, a community event now in its third year.  Photo by Rick Kaplar

Flags for Heroes:  Tysons Rotarian and Past District Governor Ronnie Chantker speaks about "Flags for Heroes," a joint project with the McLean Rotary Club.  Looking on is Ronnie's husband, Art Chantker, chair of the Rotary District 7610 Flags for Heroes Program.  The occasion was the American Legion Memorial Day Program in McLean on May 31, 2021.  Photo by Burt Heacock

Gather Your Flock:  Get out and take part in the Second Annual Tysons Rotary Turkey Trot 5K! This year's race will be a VIRTUAL event Nov. 14 - 22, 2020. Participants can run, walk, or trot the 5K distance (3.1 miles) at their own pace, on their own course, at any time of day between Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 22.

 

The Tysons Rotary Virtual Turkey Trot 5K raises funds for the local charities our Club supports and helps develop a sense of community for residents and businesses in the Tysons area. But since it's virtual, it's open to anyone, anywhere - so ask your family and friends around the country to participate as well!

Although this year we're not able to hold the race at Tysons Central Park, the needs of our local charities still remain high and have increased.  Sign up and run/walk to show the spirit and camaraderie of the Tysons community - enhancing lives for a better tomorrow.  If you are unable to participate, please consider a donation.

 

Registration fee is $35.  For more race details and to register, visit www.tysonsrotary5k.com.

Winning Ticket:  Dennis Lucey draws the winning ticket on June 26 for the fabulous Goodstone Inn Getaway raffle sponsored by Tysons Rotary and the Dunn Loring-Merrified Rotary Club.  The winner of the two-night stay at the luxurious Middleburg, Va., resort was Rotarian Conrad Heer.  On the edge of their seats as the winning ticket is drawn are Tysons Rotarian Tim Long (left) and Virginia Hottel (right) of the Dunn Loring-Merrifield Club.  Photo by David Danner

Welcoming Newcomers:  Tysons Corner Rotarians join Northern Virginia Returned Peace Corps Volunteers & Falls Church Rotary members on Feb. 22 to pack welcome kits of essential items to benefit refugees being resettled in our area.  Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area Refugee and Immigrant Services works with the U.S. State Department to resettle refugees from around the world.  

Furry Fun:  Tysons Rotary President Tyra Garlington pauses to give a few rubs to a comfort dog at the annual toy drive sponsored by Firefighters & Friends to the Rescue in Alexandria on Dec. 12, 2019.   Every December, Tysons Rotarians join hosts of volunteers who financially and personally help Fairfax County firefighters distribute new toys and books to children in the region.  School buses transport wide-eyed tykes to the firehouse where they are met with the love, laughter, and hugs of volunteers who guide them through a maze of unexpected joy ending with a talk with Santa and a chance to enjoy the therapy and comfort dogs.