Welcome to the Rotary Club of the North Fork Valley

 
Are you someone who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back.
 
The North Fork Valley Rotary Club meets weekly on Thursday evenings at 4:45 pm in the Paonia Methodist Church meeting room, 3rd & Onarga in Paonia.  All are welcome to come learn about the benefits of Rotary.
Additional Club Information
Speakers     List of upcoming speakers and info on previous presentations
 
Contribute to Rotary Club of the North Fork Valley Foundation    How to contribute to the RCNFV Foundation
Home Page Stories
Highway Cleanup on a Chilly Morning
 
Seven stalwart Rotarians gathered in the brisk November breeze to clean up trash along their assigned section of HWY-133 between Paonia and Hotchkiss. NFVRC volunteers have cleared trash and debris from the roadside twice a year for well over a decade.  Many thanks to Pam (back) Carol, Bruce, organizer Greg, Ed, Sarah and Bob.
KPP/Rotary Fundraiser a Big Success
 
The recent Kid's Pasta Project (KPP) dinner and Rotary fundraiser for Agroforestry in Zambia was a big success.  This fundraiser was in support of Farm Stew, an organization dedicated to relieving poverty and hunger in Africa by way of various development projects.  Between the dinner and the accompanying Wine Grab, about $1800 was raised. With a District Matching Grant, the Club should be able to donate double that amount. 
NFVRC Helps Out with Marathon Aid Station
 
North Fork Rotary participated in the first of what is hoped will be an annual West Elk Challenge marathon, sponsored by the Nature Connection.  Rotary provided one of several aid stations positioned along the course, providing hydration, snacks, first-aid and encouragement to the runners.  One participant who failed to make it to the finish line was transported by club members.
One member's sister, age 75 (the oldest runner) jogged across the finish line at 6:50 PM to a hero's welcome.  
NFVRC Seeks Funds for Improving School Lunches
 
North Fork Rotary is pleased to announce support for a new initiative aimed at providing locally sourced natural beef to kids in the local school cafeterias.  In a partnership between Delta County School District and Homestead Natural Meats, school meals will be augmented with local beef, pork or lamb at least once a week under a program called "Meals for Minds".
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NFVRC awards $19,593 to Families Plus
 
North Fork Valley Rotarians present check to Families Plus. Pictured left to right, Sarah Bishop and Tanya Henderson, local Rotarians, Dorothy Lorig, Behavioral Health Specialist, Brenda Holland, PhD and founder of Families Plus, Gianna Jenson, Family Plus's Director of Outreach, John Coombe and James Schott, local Rotarians.
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Rotary Exchange Student Eszter Arrives from Hungary
 
 
Eszter Pala of Satoraljaujhely, Hungary arrived in Grand Junction on August 3, for a year 
long Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE). She will attend North Fork High School. Pictured left 
to right: Tanya Henderson, North Fork Valley Rotary member, Cheryl Mathis, Eszter’s 
host mother, Eszter and Sarah Bishop, Rotarian.
 

 

 
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2024 Cherry Days Pancake Breakfast
 
Each year during the Cherry Days celebration on July 4th The Rotary Club of the North Fork Valley hosts a Pancake Breakfast in the Town Hall just prior to the Parade.  This year we served about 250 people from a menu or four types of pancakes, sausage patties, coffee, tea and orange juice.
 
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