Wood County Rotary Club

01/15/2026

This morning, Stephanie Foutty, PT from In Motion Physical Tyerapy, spoke to The Wood County Rotary Club at the Vienna Community Building in Jackson Park. Stephanie spoke about work performance and the ability to assist employees and employers to help save costs and improve the wellness and productivity of the or employees. With the rising cost of health care and workplace injuries causing missed work, it is essential to look for opportunities to prevent health issues and workplace injuries. Stephanie can come to a business and show the employees ways to help with how to improve their health and wellbeing. In Motion can assist with chronic pain management and musculoskeletal conditions which are the most common and costly, affecting 1 in 2 adults annually and resulting in a staggering $600 billion in yearly spending-a figure that has grown by 38% in the last 10 years. In Motion offers a proactive, cost-effective solution. In Motion’s onsite physical therapy services provide immediate access to expert care, empowering employees to address issues before they escalate into expensive medical procedures. Their office is located at 1605 Grand Central Avenue in Vienna. For more information or to schedule a visit from Stephanie, call 304-295-7290 or go to www.inmotionptg.com. “Move Better. Play Better. Live Better.”

01/08/2026

This morning, The Wood County Rotary Club took a tour of the WVU-P Technology and Innovation Center in Vienna. And, we welcomed a new member! Kurt Knopp from WVU-P will be our newest Wood County Rotary Club member. He was joined by Dr. Torie Jackson, who guided the group through a tour of  the extensive renovations that have already been completed on the property. With ongoing construction and renovations, the buildings are shaping up to be an outstanding addition to the Mid-Ohio Valley offering a variety of new opportunities for students to get degrees in many areas of technology and innovation including cybersecurity and cosmetology. The building has a daycare center and soon will include a food service provider on property and dormitories for students. There is a space that will be dedicated for houses and townhouses and a new access road will be completed soon in addition to the current renovated access road and parking lots. Under the leadership of Dr. Torie Jackson, this project will be an amazing asset to Vienna and our surrounding community.  As students continue learning in this wonderfully renovated space, none of us can really grasp the total significance and impact that this will make in the Mid-Ohio Valley and beyond. Some of the photos below will only give you a small glimpse of the projects that are underway with many more still in the planning phase. You will want to see it for yourself! We wish Dr. Torie Jackson and her team at WVU – P much success in their endeavors with this project as it moves forward. And welcome Kurt Knopp to Wood County Rotary Club! Keep us updated as the process continues. 

01/01/2026

12/18/2025

This morning, the Wood County Rotary Club met at Parkersburg Catholic High School for our “Annual Breakfast and Bells” with our Partner in Education. Today, we also presented a check for $1,000 to Lieutenant Anthony Rowe of The Salvation Army of Parkersburg for their Red Kettle Campaign. Thank you, Lieutenant Rowe for allowing us to help with your campaign again this year. Wishing you much success as you help those in need around the MOV! 

12/18/2025

This morning, the Wood County Rotary Club met at Parkersburg Catholic High School for the “Annual Breakfast and Bells” with the Handbell Choir of PCHS. We look forward to this event each year with our. Partner in Education.  Wishing you all a “Merry Christmas!”🎄 🎁

12/17/2025

Who is getting excited for our District Conference? Take a look at this - Great Music, Delicious Food - what more could you ask for? Save the date - May 29-30, 2026! Registration will be open soon!

12/11/2025

We are thrilled to announce that the Keynote Speaker for our Annual Conference will be Polio Survivor, Ramesh Ferris! Mark your calendars now - registration will be opening soon!

12/11/2025

Save the Date! We are excited to announce that during our Annual District Conference, we will be joined by Patrick Eakes (Director 2024-2026 Rotary International Zones 33/34) and Gregor Baum (Author of The Rotary Mindset). District Conference will be May 29-30, 2026, and registration will open soon!

12/11/2025

This morning, Senta Goudy, Vice President of the WV Symphony Orchestra Parkersburg, spoke to the Wood County Rotary Club at the Vienna Community Building in Jackson Park. Senta spoke about the 2025-2026 Symphony season concerts “Classic Gems, Modern Marvels” that takes place at the Blennerhassett Middle School Auditorium. The next concert is “Music From The Big Screen” on March 15 at 2:30 PM. They do five public performances and three concerts for area students with the symphony coming to Parkersburg from Charleston. The Symphony League participants in fund raising to make these concerts possible in addition to the sponsorships given by local area businesses and some grants they receive from the Department of Arts, Culture and Tourism. Students under 18 years of age receive free admission. For over 40 years, the WV Symphony Parkersburg has continued to bring quality performances to the Mid-Ohio Valley and strives to engage the community in having an appreciation for the music and the arts in general. For more information or tickets, go to www.wvsop.org or call 1-888-699-8767. A copy of the upcoming concert schedule is listed in the comments below. Keep up the great work and investing in our local community!

12/06/2025

Today, some members and friends of Wood County Rotary Club rang the bell for The Salvation Army “Red Kettle Campaign” at Hobby Lobby in Vienna. Thanks to our PCHS Partners in Education for volunteering with us agsi this year. We look forward to helping with this event each year and have supported this effort for many years. Thank you to all who gave to help others in need during this season of giving! Wishing you all a very blessed and Merry Christmas! 

12/06/2025

Members of the Wood County Rotary Club will be ringing the bell for the Salvation Army’ Red Kettle Campaign this Saturday, December 6 at Hobby Lobby in Vienna, Please stop by and see us and help us raise money to support this wonderful cause. 

12/04/2025

This morning, Dr. Torie Jackson, President of WVU Parkersburg, spoke to The Wood County Rotary, Club at the Vienna Community Building in Jackson Park. Torie spoke about the new Innovation and Technology Crnter on the former OVU Campus. Currently , they are $24M into a $38M project. Several programs will be available to students in the field of computer science and technology including cybersecurity as well as two years into an engineering degree. In a growing field of studies with global opportunities, WVUP is on the cusp of becoming a leading provider of educational services that can be received locally and with some programs offered with funding provided for two years of the education process. A national grant application is currently underway for a cybersecurity range that will continue to expand and engage students into new opportunities for learning as technology advances quickly. They will receive bus service to the campus which will also provide opportunities for students to get to the campus by bus routes and be beneficial to students without vehicles or don’t have a driver’s license. They will have a designated area for 75 locations for home and townhouses that can be built on the 250 acres of land. They are getting sewer and water expansions currently and deeded property for the new Vienna Elementary School on the property and expect to open it in August 2027. The property will have access through a new access road from 12th Street in Vienna. They will have basketball and pickleball courts on property as well as a medical facility in the future. The WVUP Foundation owns the property and plans to seek additional expansion to the property. Many exciting developments are underway and will continue to grow opportunities for many individuals to gain access to college degrees in various growing industries not far from home. Thank you, Dr. Jackson and your team for your dedication and hard work on creating these opportunities for many students. The Wood County Rotary Club will tour the facility on Thursday, January 8 and we are so excited for the new growth of opportunities for the Mid-Ohio Valley.