Rotary Club of Portsmouth

This week we welcome Kim Hammer, Esq. of Mercy Chefs, for our #ThursdaySpeakerSeries. Register to attend at: https://lnkd.in/ec235jwQ

Today we are recognizing #WorldPolioDay. Join us in the fight to #EndPolioNow! You can visit us today at Roger Browns Restaurant and Sports Bar from 12:30-7:30 pm where we will be hosting a Purple Pinkie Fundraiser OR make your contribution online at: https://lnkd.in/ecd-MKqh

The Honorable Judge Robert Barclay is celebrating 6 years of service to our Rotary Club. Educated at the University of Virginia and the University of Virginia School of Law, Rob served as an attorney at Cooper, Spong & Davis, P.C. for 31 years. There he specialized in commercial transactions, zoning and land use. He was recently appointed to the bench by the Virginia Assembly, and now serves as a judge in Virginia's 5th Judicial District.

Tomorrow is #WorldPolioDay. Join us at Roger Browns Restaurant and Sports Bar for our #ThursdaySpeakerSeries featuring polio survivor Pamela Webb Tubbs and a purple pinkie fundraiser supporting the #EndPolioNow campaign! Register at: https://lnkd.in/eXdk9Dvy

This Thursday we will be recognizing Rotary International's continued efforts to #EndPolioNow. We invite you to join us for lunch on #WorldPolioDay for a speaking program featuring polio survivor Pamela Webb Tubbs. Register online at: https://lnkd.in/dC3vaD8x

Let's hear it for Bill Nagle who is celebrating his 42nd year of service to our Club. Billy is a graduate of Old Dominion University and owns his own CPA firm, here in Portsmouth. He serves on the board of Emily Greene Shores Assisted Living and chairs our club's giving committee.

Today we are recognizing Rotarian Gregory Kilduff for his 42 years of service to our Club!

Gregory Pomije has been serving our Rotary Club for an impressive 46 years! After beginning his career as a Virginia state prosecutor, before entering private practice as an attorney at Cooper, Spong & Davis, P.C. where he has been practicing since 1987. Greg specializing in elder law which includes guardianship, estate, and will contests. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia and William & Mary Law School.

Celebrating Miss Carol Taaffe for her 33 years of dedicated service to our Club. Carol is a graduate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University School of Nursing and retired from Bon Secours as Director of Health Systems after 29 years with the hospital. In addition to her passion for service, Carol is an avid traveler and dedicated grandmother!

Polio remains active in just two countries—Afghanistan and Pakistan—and Rotary International is working tirelessly to eliminate the virus for good. To support this mission, we’ll be raising additional funds to contribute to the cause. In addition to our speaker program next week, we’ll host a Purple Pinkie fundraiser, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to Rotary’s polio eradication efforts. What’s the meaning behind the purple pinkie? It’s a symbol of immunization. When children receive the polio vaccine, Rotarians mark their pinkie fingers with a purple dye to ensure they don’t receive a double dose. In solidarity with this important effort, we’ll be dyeing our pinkies purple to raise awareness and show our commitment to eradicating polio once and for all. Join us in this crucial fight to #EndPolioNow and make a lasting impact on the lives of children around the world: https://lnkd.in/eXdk9Dvy