Russellville Rotary Club

05/28/2026

🇺🇸Today at the Russellville Rotary Club, Rotarian Phil Baker had the privilege of welcoming Congressman Brett Guthrie along with Mark Lord for a wonderful meeting centered around service, leadership, and community. 🤝

Congressman Guthrie shared updates from Washington and spoke about the work being done in Congress to support Kentucky families, strengthen local communities, improve infrastructure, and create opportunities for future generations. It was encouraging to hear about the continued efforts being made to serve the people of our state and advocate for rural communities like ours. 🇺🇸💙

One of the special moments of the day was presenting our 2026 Russellville Rotary Scholarships. 🎓✨ Thanks to the generosity of our incredible sponsors, the Russellville Rotary Club proudly awarded $500 scholarships to deserving students as they prepare for their bright futures.

A huge thank you to our scholarship sponsors:
Lewisburg Bank
Auburn Bank
South Central Bank
Kirby’s Funeral Home
Dewayne Whittaker Realty
SFP LLC
🤝 And the Russellville Rotary Club

Congratulations to our scholarship recipients:
🎓 Tayshon Cross
🎓 Chloe Penrod
🎓 Leah Buffa
🎓 Ella Kathryn Parrish

Days like today are a reminder of what makes small communities so special — leaders investing in people, businesses supporting education, and organizations like Rotary helping make a difference one student at a time. 🌎💙✨

05/21/2026

Today was one of those Rotary moments that stays with you long after the meeting ends.

Fellow Rotarian Matteo Bertolini traveled all the way from Italy to join our club meeting today. 🇮🇹🤝🇺🇸 As we exchanged club flags, it felt like so much more than fabric and symbols being traded — it felt like hearts connecting from across the world.

In a world that can often feel divided, Rotary reminds us that kindness, service, and friendship still speak every language. No matter where we come from, we can sit at the same table, share the same mission, and care about the same people.

It’s humbling to realize that the same Rotary spirit alive in our small town is also alive in places thousands of miles away. Different countries. Different cultures. But the very same heart for serving others.

Today was a reminder that Rotary doesn’t just exist in our community… it reaches around the entire world, tying people together in ways words can hardly explain. 🌎

05/21/2026

Today at Rotary, Rotarian Ray Clark hosted Denise McDonald from Logan County Good Samaritan.

Some people serve quietly… never asking for recognition, never looking for praise — they just show up when others are hurting. Logan County Good Samaritan continues to be a light for so many in our community through compassion, generosity, and a willingness to help others during difficult times.

It’s easy to forget how many people are carrying burdens we never see. A missed paycheck, an empty cabinet, a family trying to hold it together. But organizations like Good Samaritan remind us that kindness still exists, and that even in difficult times, nobody should feel completely alone.

Thank you, Denise, for the love, compassion, and hope you pour into Logan County every single day. The work you do matters more than words can say. ❤️

05/14/2026

Today at Rotary, Rotarian Ken Williams hosted Fort Campbell Garrison Command Sergeant Major Ryan Jeffers 🇺🇸⭐️. We appreciated the opportunity to hear his thoughts on sacrifice, discipline standards, and the importance of community.

One statement that truly stood out was his philosophy: “Remember where you came from and where you started.” 💭👏 A powerful reminder to stay grounded, work hard, and never forget the people and places that helped shape us.

Thank you, CSM Jeffers, for your leadership, service, and inspiring message. 🇺🇸🤝

05/09/2026

Congratulations!! We are so proud Heer has represented the Russellville Rotary Club and is now the state speech competition champion!

🏆 STATE CHAMPION ALERT! 🏆
Huge congratulations to Heer Patel! This morning in Louisville, she took the stage and walked away as the Rotary International Speech Contest State Winner! 🎤✨

05/08/2026

05/01/2026

The Russellville Rotary Club is proud to recognize this year’s recipients of the Rotary Excellence in Teaching Award! 🍎✨

These outstanding educators go above and beyond every single day to inspire, lead, and make a lasting difference in the lives of their students. We are grateful for their dedication to shaping the future of our community.

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 honorees:

📚 Adairville – Tina Baker
📚 Auburn – Annie Mooneyhan
📚 Chandlers – Kim Mooney
📚 Lewisburg – Bonnie Wells
📚 Olmstead – Chris Congdon
📚 LCHS – Colonel Mike Triplett
📚 CTC – Andy Parker
📚 RHS – Josh Watkins
📚 Stevenson Elementary – Holly Behm
📚 RMS – Tina Shoemake

Thank you all for your passion, commitment, and the incredible impact you make each day. 💙

04/30/2026

What an exciting day for Russellville Rotary Club! 🎉

Heer Patel brought home 1st place at the Regional Speech Contest in Murray, Kentucky today! 🏆👏

She’s now headed to Louisville, Kentucky, where she’ll compete in the finals at the Galt House during the District Conference. ✨

We are so proud of Heer and can’t wait to see her represent our club on the big stage. Go get ’em, Heer!

04/23/2026

Today at the Russellville Rotary Club, we had the honor of recognizing the 2026 Logan County Technology Center Scholarship Award winners 🎓✨ along with the generous sponsors who make these opportunities possible 💙🤝.

These scholarships continue to highlight the hard work and dedication of our Career and Technical Center students as they prepare for bright futures in skilled trades, healthcare, and industry careers right here in our community 🔧🏥🏗️.

The recipients are as followed:

-Kyle Becker in Computer Aided Drafting sponsored by Lewisburg Banking Company representative Edna Hughes

-William Jepson in Informational Technology sponsored by Electric Plant Board representative Valerie Cross

-Garrett Rittenberry in Electricity Technology sponsored by Grounded Electric LLC representative Josh Harper

-Mitchell Duncan in Welding Technology sponsored by Logan Aluminum representative Cameron Carlock

-Mitchel Lindsay in Automotive Technology sponsored by Moore Insurance Agency LLC representative David Clark

-Aidan Dilliha in Machine Tool Technology sponsored by H & H Sheet Metal representative Clair Wilson

-José Baltizar in Industrial Maintenance sponsored by H& H Sheet Metal representative Clair Wilson

-Eli Poore in Carpentry Construction sponsored by First Southern National Bank representative Keith Cox

-Jae’da Poindexter in Administrative Support sponsored by Auburn Banking Company representative Brian White

-Robert Cooper in Pre-Nursing sponsored by Medical Center Russellville representative Katie Taylor

-Gracie Harper in Allied Health sponsored by Medical Center Russellville representative Katie Taylor

A big thank you to all of today’s sponsors and Rotary members for investing in our students and supporting workforce development in Logan County 🙌💛. Your impact is truly making a difference.

Congratulations to all of this year’s scholarship recipients 🎉👏—your hard work is paying off!

04/17/2026

✨ Busy Day at Rotary! ✨

It was a full and meaningful day at the Russellville Rotary Club!

We enjoyed a fantastic presentation from Matthew Brown with Wandering Kentucky, who shared some of the most fun and unique festivals happening all across our great state. 🎡🎶

We were also proud to recognize some outstanding students:
🎓 Logan County High School Student of the Semester – Connor Thomas
🎓 Russellville High School Student of the Semester – Ella Kate Parrish

To top it all off, the Givin’ Back Youth Program presented Rotary with a heartfelt thank-you plaque in appreciation of our support and donation to their program. 💙

Days like today remind us why we do what we do—supporting our community and celebrating the incredible people in it!