Rotary Club of Statesville

🌽🍅🥕 Today at the Rotary Club of Statesville, Rotarian Jennifer Barraclough, Executive Director of the Iredell Council on Aging, introduced Brianna Smoot, Director of Community Impact & Engagement, who shared information about the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).

The SFMNP helps eligible older adults access fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey while supporting local farmers and farmers markets. Through the program, qualified seniors receive vouchers that can be used at participating farmers markets throughout the summer, helping improve nutrition while strengthening our local agricultural community.

Thank you, Brianna, for sharing about this valuable program and the many ways the Iredell Council on Aging serves older adults across Iredell County!

Learn more about the Iredell Council on Aging and its programs:
https://www.iredellcoa.org

Also, David Bullins, Rotary Club of Statesville President, shared gifts from Jegan Mahendran from Rotary District 3220 in Sri Lanka whom he hosted as part of his visit to the United States. A special thank you to David for providing hospitality and a place for Jegan to stay, and to the board members who were able to join him for dinner and fellowship. These international connections remind us that Rotary truly is a global family committed to building understanding, friendship, and peace.

🌽🥕 Join us this Tuesday, June 2, 2026, as we welcome Brianna Smoot, Director of Community Impact & Engagement with the Iredell Council on Aging!

Learn about the North Carolina Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, which helps eligible older adults access fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey from local farmers’ markets while supporting local farmers right here in our community.

Brianna will share how the program works, who qualifies, and the positive impact it has on both older adults and local agriculture in Iredell County.

Come discover how this valuable program is helping connect healthy food, community resources, and local farms. We look forward to seeing you!

📅 Tuesday, June 2, 2026
📍 The Gatherings
🕛 Noon

Guests are always welcome!

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💙💛 The Rotary Club of Statesville is proud to announce the recipients of our 2026 Endowment Grants!

What began in 1991 through the vision of Dr. Ralph Bentley, Chester Middlesworth, and fellow Rotarians has grown into a lasting legacy of community impact. Thanks to the generosity of Rotary Club of Statesville members, the Endowment Fund has awarded more than $376,000 to local nonprofits and community projects over the past 35 years.

This year, organizations requested $64,510 in funding for projects totaling more than $891,000 in community impact. Following a careful review process, the Endowment Committee awarded $28,500 to support organizations serving our community.

Congratulations to:
⭐ Kintegra Health
⭐ Iredell Christian Ministries
⭐ Iredell-Statesville Schools (Third Creek Elementary Playground Project)
⭐ Rescue Ranch
⭐ Hospice & Palliative Care / Rainbow Kids
⭐ Chestnut Grove Community Center
⭐ United Way of Iredell County
⭐ G4G (Grill for God)
⭐ Pharos Parenting
⭐ Dove House Children’s Advocacy Center
⭐ Iredell Adult Day Services
⭐ Iredell County Council on Aging
⭐ Power Cross Ministries
⭐ Village Intervention Partnership
⭐ Crosby Scholars Community Partnership

These grants support education, healthcare, youth development, food security, senior services, family support, recreation, and outreach programs that make a difference every day in Iredell County.

Thank you to our Rotary members whose generosity continues to make this fund possible and to the organizations whose work strengthens our community. Together, we are living out Rotary’s motto: Service Above Self.

🌎🇱🇰 Rotary friendships truly span the globe!

This week, the Rotary Club of Statesville had the privilege of welcoming Rotarians from District 3220 in Sri Lanka as part of their visit to the United States. During their stay, they experienced American hospitality firsthand by staying with host families and exploring some of our region’s most unique destinations.

Their journey included visits to Rotary International Headquarters in Chicago, the Paul Harris family home, the U.S. National Whitewater Center, the Schiele Museum, and even a night of dancing at Coyote Joe’s in Charlotte!

The Rotary Club of Statesville was honored to host Jegan Mahendran for dinner and to receive the District 3220 club banner as a symbol of the friendship and connection between our clubs.

Rotary reminds us that while we may come from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds, we are united in service above self and in our commitment to building a better world.

What happens when resilience, honesty and a heart for serving others all come together in one story? You get a speaker like Callie Farmer.

Yesterday at the Rotary Club of Statesville, Callie shared her presentation, “How I Transformed Struggle Into Service,” and she had the room engaged from beginning to end. Through personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and moments that made us reflect, Callie reminded us that some of the most meaningful ways we help others are born out of the challenges we’ve faced ourselves.

Thank you, Callie, for sharing your journey with authenticity, courage, and heart!

The May 2026 Rotary District 7680 Newsletter is now available! 💙💛⚙️

Take a look at the incredible ways Rotarians across our district are making a difference through service, leadership, fellowship, and community impact. From local projects to district-wide initiatives, Rotary continues to be People of Action. 🌎

📖 Read the newsletter here:
https://rotary7680.org/may-2026-newsletter/

Today at the Rotary Club of Statesville, we were honored to welcome Mary Katherine Law, Vice President of Maymead, as our speaker. Thank you for sharing about the history, growth, and impact of Maymead across our region. 👏

🚧 Maymead is a regional construction materials supplier and highway contracting firm specializing in asphalt paving throughout western North Carolina, southwest Virginia, and eastern Tennessee. What began as a small mining operation providing agricultural lime has grown into a family of companies that includes 15 asphalt plants, two ready mix concrete plants, and a fixed-base quarry operation in Mountain City, Tennessee.

🌄 We are grateful for leaders like Mary Katherine Law who help build and strengthen the communities we call home!

Today at the Rotary Club of Statesville, Rotarian Tracey Gibson presented our program, and we were also glad to welcome Creighton Gibson. 👏

Tracey and Creighton are the owners of Home Instead in Iredell and Alexander Counties. Since opening in Statesville in 2002, they have provided compassionate in-home care and support for countless seniors and families across our community. Their work, inspired by their own experiences caring for aging parents, continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many. ❤️

Thank you, Tracey and Creighton, for your leadership, service, and care for our community! 💛

What a wonderful Opening Day at the Rotary Club of Statesville Farmers Market! 🌻🍞🍯💐

From beautiful fresh flowers and locally baked breads to honey, handmade items, and smiling faces, it was a great morning in downtown Statesville. There’s just something special about neighbors gathering together, supporting local farmers and vendors, and celebrating community.

Thank you to all the vendors, volunteers, Rotarians, and shoppers who made the first day such a success. The market is officially open for the season and we hope you’ll come back all summer long!

📍Corner of West Front Street & Meeting Street
🕖 Saturdays | 7 AM – Noon

Shop local. Support small businesses. Build community. ❤️