Wood County Rotary Club

04/30/2026

The morning, Pam Santer from The Wood County Prevention Coalition, spoke to the Wood County Rotary Club at the Vienna Community Building in Jackson Park. The goal of the coalition is to promote positive youth development in our area. They meet on the third Friday of every month at the Vienna Police Department Annex at 604 29th Street in Vienna from 9:00-10:00 AM and their meetings are open to the public and a Zoom option is available. The next meeting will be May 15 at 9 AM. Rachel Morrison is their new Coordinator for the group and they are becoming a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. They provide opportunities for children and parents to interact together in outings that promotes open discussions through collaboration and offer resources that help them deal with the challenges and difficulties the youth are experiencing personally. Having someone to talk to that the individual can trust without passing judgment is crucial to the individual’s success. Youth need encouragement and support and we can help provide support and advocacy that builds community. We can be “Stronger Together”.

For more information, you can contact them at woodcountypreventioncoalition@gmail.com. You can also find them on Facebook.

04/29/2026

Thank you to the Parkersburg Rotary Club for their hard work in keeping this space beautiful! 

Last weekend, seven of our members completed a spring cleanup and added new plantings at Rotary Plaza.

Thank you to Jennifer L., John F., Paul F., Bob F., Jim C., Brian R., and Mark L. for your hard work and dedication to this project.

04/22/2026

Get ready to be inspired! Join fellow Rotarians to celebrate the impact we’re making across West Virginia and beyond—and reconnect with the reason we serve. Check out our District Conference website and register today! https://rotarydistrict7545.org/district-conference/

04/17/2026

Registration for our District Conference is now open! Don't miss this opportunity to hear this powerful presentation by Ramesh Ferris! Sign up today: https://rotarydistrict7545.org/district-conference/

04/17/2026

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!

04/17/2026

Learning about The Rotary Foundation from ARRFC Al DeLucia at D7545 PELS !!

04/17/2026

04/16/2026

In preparation of tomorrow's Rotary District 7545 Presidents-Elect Learning Seminar, your Assistant Governors are hard at work, preparing their strategies to support all of our Clubs in the coming year !!

04/16/2026

This morning, Kevin Trippettt, President and CEO of Westbrook Health Services, spoke to the Wood County Rotary Club at the Vienna Community Building in Jackson Park. Kevin is also a member and Padt President of the Parkersburg Rotary Club. Kevin shared about the work Westbrook does serving eight countries in West Virginia. Westbrook sees clients regardless of their ability to pay through many of the services they provide through case management and serve over 7,000 individuals annually within the eight counties they serve. Substance abuse disorders and mental health disorders are just a part of the various issues their programs address. A quick response team works with law enforcement to identify needs of those struggling with addiction and have overdosed, helping them get into programs that get them on a path to recovery. Recovery housing is much needed and provides individuals with a place to live while transitioning into the workforce. They are working towards whole health care with the various programs they offer and are committed to providing many services that teach and train individuals with life skills that enable them to thrive and have a better quality of life. They offer services to individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities to help them gain employment and they do outpatient therapy for those with special needs. Westbrook continues to serve this area with over 400 employees and they continue to seek opportunities to grow their programs to meet needs across the Mid-Ohio Valley. Thank you for all your team does to make a difference in the lives of many individuals in our area. For more information on the services they provide, contact their office at 304-485-1721 or go to westbrookhealth.org.

04/09/2026

This morning, Dr. Gretchen Flinner, Owner of Happy Ears Audiology LLC Mobile Clinic, spoke to the Wood County Rotary Club at the Vienna Community Building in Jackson Park. Gretchen spoke about common hearing loss facts and shared how many people suffer from issues of hearing loss that affect their everyday quality of life. West Virginia is ranked number one in the nation in reported hearing loss. Mild hearing loss can cause issues with balance. Social isolation and listening fatigue are associated with hearing loss. Many instances plans will cover diagnostics but not hearing devices themselves but all audiology services are required to be registered with Medicare but not all accept it for certain devices or services. Happy Ears Audiology LLC Mobile Clinic removes the barrier of transportation for many individuals by going to where individuals with needs are located. They offer flexible scheduling to meet client needs and have partnerships with several rural county health departments to reach a broader spectrum of individuals with hearing needs. They participate in local health fairs, hearing screenings and seek ways to reach out to more individuals that suffer hearing loss. They provide testing, hearing aids, cleaning of hearing aids and ear wax removal and are licensed in both West Virginia and Ohio. For more information on how they can benefit you or a loved one, call 740-538-0002.