Rotary Club of Statesville

09/03/2026

September: Teachers in Panama
A Rotary Foundation initiative in Panama focused on helping teachers use technology effectively in classrooms. Rather than simply donating equipment, the project trained educators so students could benefit for years into the future. Rotary often talks about sustainability. This is what sustainability looks like. Instead of providing a short-term solution, Rotarians created long-term capacity. The Rotary Foundation's best projects do not just solve problems. They give communities the tools to solve future problems themselves.

Foundation Thought: Foundation giving creates lasting change, not temporary relief.

08/27/2026

08/25/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome Mike and Erin Bunton to Rotary today as they shared the inspiring story of Phoenix Martial Arts. Their passion for developing confidence, discipline, leadership, and character in youth and adults was evident throughout their presentation. Thank you, Mike and Erin, for highlighting the positive impact Phoenix Martial Arts is making in our community!

08/12/2026

Today, the Rotary Club of Statesville took our meeting beyond the usual table and into our community! 💙💛

We gathered at The Salvation Army and joined Grill 4 God for a wonderful time of fellowship, service, and connection. We’re grateful for the people and organizations in our community who work every day to serve our neighbors and make Iredell County a better place.

Rotary is about more than meetings—it’s about showing up, building relationships, and putting Service Above Self into action.

Thank you to The Salvation Army and Grill 4 God for welcoming us today!

08/06/2026

August: The Child Who Never Got Polio

Some of the greatest successes in the world are the ones we never see.

Most people have never met a child who was saved from polio because prevention doesn’t make headlines. Instead, it quietly changes lives. A child runs, plays, goes to school, and grows up without ever knowing what they were protected from.

Rotary’s first major polio immunization effort began in the Philippines in 1979. That work grew into the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Today, Rotary and its partners have helped protect more than 3 billion children, reducing polio cases by more than 99.9% worldwide.

Every vaccinated child represents a future filled with possibility instead of paralysis.

Foundation Thought: Our contributions help create success stories that often go unseen. Together, we continue Doing Good in the World.

08/01/2026

For the first time this season, there will be individual bowls of Blackberry Cobbler on the table at the Rotary Club of Statesville farmers market. This is my family’s fav 🤗🤗🤗. See you in the morning. Gonna be a beautiful morning ‼️🤗💕.

08/01/2026

🌽🍅 There’s something special about a Saturday morning at the Statesville Farmers Market! 🌻🫐

Fresh produce, friendly faces, local vendors, handmade goods, and a community coming together—it’s one of my favorite Saturday traditions. ❤️

Take a look at this video for a glimpse of all the great things happening at the market, then come see it for yourself! Support our local farmers and small businesses while enjoying a beautiful morning in downtown Statesville. 🧑‍🌾🥕🌼

📍 Statesville Farmers Market
🕖 Saturdays | 7:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 246 E. Front Street, Statesville

We hope to see you there! ☀️

08/01/2026

It’s a beautiful Saturday to support local! Join us at the Statesville Farmers Market today from 7:00 AM–12:00 PM at 246 E. Front Street, Statesville.

You’ll find fresh local produce, baked goods, handmade items, flowers, and so much more while supporting the farmers and small businesses that help our community thrive.

Shop local, enjoy the morning, and see what treasures you can find. We hope to see you there!

07/30/2026

Doing Good in the World Starts With Us!

The Rotary Foundation is the engine behind Rotary’s life-changing work across the globe and in our own communities. These images remind us that every gift—large or small—helps create lasting change.

Through The Rotary Foundation, Rotarians support seven Areas of Focus:
💙 Peacebuilding and conflict prevention
💙 Disease prevention and treatment
💙 Water, sanitation, and hygiene
💙 Maternal and child health
💙 Basic education and literacy
💙 Community economic development
💙 Protecting the environment

The Foundation’s Annual Fund-SHARE program ensures that contributions come back to support both global initiatives and projects right here in our district. It’s a powerful example of how generosity multiplies when we work together.

Whether you become a Sustaining Member, give toward a Paul Harris Fellowship, or simply make your first contribution, every gift helps Rotary continue Doing Good in the World.

Together, we are People of Action, creating hope and making a difference—one project, one community, and one life at a time.

07/30/2026

David Bullins is honored to serve as Rotary Foundation Chair for the Rotary Club of Statesville for 2026–2027!

His goal this year is to increase awareness, participation, and support for The Rotary Foundation by sharing stories of lives changed through Rotary. Together, we can continue Doing Good in the World.

July Foundation Spotlight: The Foundation That Started with $26.50

In 1917, Rotary President Arch Klumph proposed creating an endowment fund “for the purpose of doing good in the world.” The very first contribution was just $26.50. Today, The Rotary Foundation has invested more than $4 billion in projects that improve health, expand education, promote peace, provide clean water, and strengthen communities around the globe.

It’s a powerful reminder that Rotary’s impact didn’t begin with one extraordinary gift. It began with ordinary Rotarians making small contributions that, together, changed the world.

Foundation Thought: Every dollar we give becomes part of something much bigger than ourselves. When Rotarians unite in generosity, lives are transformed, communities are strengthened, and hope grows around the world.

Congratulations, David, and thank you for your leadership and commitment to The Rotary Foundation!