Six Rotarians were involved in the History of Rotary led by PDG and RLI Zone Chair Bevin Wall, and Club Visioning and Strategic Planning led by Zone 33 RLI Trainer Pam Wall.

A detailed description of these classes is included in the sidebar to the right. 

A participant commented: "Excellent RLI Graduate Courses!!  I would love to see the history course expanded as that interests me a great deal... I find it fascinating to learn what molded Paul Harris into Rotary’s founding father!  And then to look at all that has been accomplished through the years, especially in those early years... Thanks for a great day!  I am anxiously looking forward to future graduate courses!!"  

In addition to the 25 Rotarians joining in this memorable event, 5 Level Three Rotarians graduated with honors and were pinned.  

The entire Spotswood Country Club facility was used for this event, as two new RLI Faculty members were trained by PDG Bob Stallsworth. 

The Harrisonbug RLI is on the schedule for the same location on November 6th, 2009.  Come and invite fellow Rotarians!

Abe Clymer, VA State RLI Coordinator 

Grad01- The History of Rotary's First Hundred Years: How did we get here? As the Rotary Centennial fades in our memory, this course looks at the founding years and subsequent century of the organization with a critical eye. How did our basic principles develop? Have we always been about Youth, Vocation, Community, International, or even Service concerns? When difficult times or issues faced Rotary, how did our organization react? What has the impact of The Rotary Foundation been on Rotary? How did corporate programs and goals, like Youth Exchange & Polio Eradication, develop? Have these changes been good for our organization?   

Our RLI Harrisonburg VA Graduates accompanied by RLI Chair Bevin Wall, RLI Board Members Ron Ferrill & Pam Wall, and VA State RLI Chair Abe Clymer.