Wood County Rotary Club

05/28/2026

This morning, Candace Black, Director of Resource Development and Darlene Murphy, CEO of The Boys and Girls Club of Parkersburg, spoke to The Wood County Rotary Club at the Vienna Community Building in Jackson Park. They shared information on the various programs offered at The Boys and Girls Club and how they serve the community and help local children. The organization has been in the community for 60 years serving about 300 children each day. They charge $30 per child for their participation in their programs for the school year and $30 for the summer and seek grants and local organizations to help them offer the various programs they provide. They help guide children and direct them through leadership and mentorship programs that help them avoid drugs and crime. The building is 42,000 square feet and they have 4 vans that assist with transportation as well as school buses that drop off daily at their location. They have a swimming pool and have it open year round. They will soon have an outdoor renovation project that will include a playground and are currently replacing their roof. They are working with the city of Vienna for a summer program for their residents. An annual golf tournament is a major fundraising event for them each year and will be held on Monday, June 1. Thank you all for the work you are doing for the children of our community. For more information on the services they provide or memberships, call 304-485-6434.

05/26/2026

REMINDER: The 5K Race to End Polio is happening on June 6, 2026, at 9 AM in Point Park, Parkersburg.

Proceeds will benefit Rotary International’s mission to eradicate polio worldwide, an effort that has led to 430 million CHILDREN being vaccinated in a single year. Join the race or spread the word to help support this important cause.

Thank you.

05/21/2026

The Wood County Rotary Club met this morning at the Vienna Community Building in Jackson Park. But what do we do when the scheduled speaker is unable to attend at the last minute?

Sharon Kesselring, Executive Director of the American Red Cross Ohio River Valley Chapter came to the rescue with some insightful and interesting stories. If you know Sharon, she is never at a loss for words! Michelle Curtis. Executive Director of The Arc of the Mid-Ohio Valley and President-Elect of the Wood County Rotary Club, shared a game with the club that would test all of our skills. It was a fun day!

The Rotary District 7545 Conference will be held in Kingwood West Virginia at the Camp Dawson Event Center May 29-30.

The Parkersburg Rotary Club 5K “Race To End Polio” will be held June. 6 at 9 AM at Point Park in Parkersburg. Registration information is available on either Rotary page. 

We welcome you to join our Wood County Rotary Club on Thursday mornings beginning at 7:30 AM with our meeting starting at 8 AM at the Vienna Community Building in Jackson Park. Our club enjoys interaction with weekly guest speakers, and we are currently looking for some community service projects to partner with this year.

Rotary is a network of more than 1.2 million members worldwide who believe that great things happen when dedicated minds come together. We are community and business leaders representing different professions, experiences and perspectives, but with a shared desire to connect with others to address challenges affecting our community and communities around the world. “Service Above Self” is a resounding theme of Rotary International.

Get involved! Help make a difference in our community!

05/21/2026

The Parkersburg Rotary Club will host the Annual 5K Race to End Polio.

When? June 6, 2026, 9 AM.
Where? Point Park in Parkersburg

Online registration is now OPEN!
Early bird registration until 11:59pm on Tuesday, April 28.

Register TODAY!

05/14/2026

This morning, Roman Gibson, Community Engagement Specialist (CES) at Recovery Point, spoke to The Wood County Rotary Club at the Vienna Community Building in Jackson Park. Recovery Point has 4 locations in West Virginia and serves individuals that are dealing with substance abuse issues. They offer programs that assist individuals through the recovery process and transitioning into a new way of life through behavioral health programs and the 12 step program. Their programs are peer driven with group accountability and the residents support and help one another through recovery. Through various opportunities to work and serve in the community in various ways, the residents earn money and develop a sense of community and giving back. Donations are welcome to help with clothing, hygiene items and food for the individuals living there. For more information on their programs and how you can help with their mission, go to recoverypointwv.org. or find them on Facebook. Thank you for sharing with us today, Roman! Keep up the great work you are doing 

05/14/2026

This morning, Roman Gibson, Community Engagement Specialist (CES) at Recovery Point, spoke to The Wood County Rotary Club at the Vienna Community Building in Jackson Park. Recovery Point has 4 locations in West Virginia and serves individuals that are dealing with substance abuse issues. They offer programs that assist individuals through the recovery process and transitioning into a new way of life through behavioral health programs and the 12 step program. Their programs are peer driven with group accountability and the residents support and help one another through recovery. Through various opportunities to work and serve in the community in various ways, the residents earn money and develop a sense of community and giving back. Donations are welcome to help with clothing, hygiene items and food for the individuals living there. For more information on their programs and how you can help with their mission, go to recoverypointwv.org. or find them on Facebook. Thank you for sharing with us today, Roman! Keep up the great work you are doing 

Recovery Point helps individuals suffering from substance abuse find lasting recovery and a new healthy way of life. Call to learn more or to get started today.

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

Now more than ever is a great time to join Rotary! ⏰

Visit Rotary.org to find out how you can make a difference.

05/07/2026

Tonight, the Wood County Rotary Club met at the Parkersburg Country Club for the annual “Spring Fling”. Proceeds from our annual tennis tournament held in November at Greenmont Racquet Club were distributed to five local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to continue work that they are doing that continues to change many lives. Wood County Rotary President Ernie Miller presented checks for $1000 each to Children’s Home Society, The Escape Community Ministries, Parkersburg Coalition For The Homeless House To Home, Sunrise Baptist Church for Kainos Ministries and The Arc Of The Mid-Ohio Valley. We are thankful to be able to present these funds to each of you for the great work you do and wish you much continued success in your future endeavors. Thank you for joining us tonight! 

05/07/2026

Tomorrow, Friday, May 8th is the deadline to register for the 2026 Rotary District 7545 Conference and the District Golf Scramble!

Don't miss this incredible weekend filled with inspiring speakers, fellowship, fun, and opportunities to celebrate the amazing work happening across our District and throughout West Virginia! Detailed information regarding the conference can be found on the District Website: https://rotarydistrict7545.org/district-conference/

05/05/2026

Do you know your numbers?

Your friendly Rotarians from the Parkersburg Rotary Club will be at Grand Point Conference Center (1500 Grand Central Avenue in Vienna, WV) on Monday, May 11 from 4:30pm - 5:30pm selling low cost bloodwork vouchers.

The cost is $43 for women and $50 for men.
We accept cash, check or credit card.

You'll then take your voucher to one of WVU Medicine Camden Clark's designated outpatient labs on a day when you've been fasting to have your blood drawn.

We love partnering with Camden Clark Medical Center to offer this valuable service.