Front Royal Rotarian honored by Rotary District

Rotary Club of Front Royal Club member Douglas Stanley has been honored by Rotary District 7570 with the Douglas A. Newton Excellence in Communications Award.  This award was created by the Rotary Club of Downtown Kingsport in honor of former member and radio and TV personality Past District Governor Doug Newton.  This award is presented to the person or group that has exhibited excellence in communications.

According to a press release by District 7570, “The 2020 Excellence in Communications recipient is Douglas Stanley from the Rotary Club of Front Royal.  He supports the ideals of this award in his personal and professional life by creating press releases, maintaining relationships with local media, and coordinating press and photo opportunities with club members, partner projects, and/or awardees.  Douglas manages the Club’s New Member Breakfast Information Session and coordinates and presents the Fireside Chat for members prior to their induction, communicating the value of Rotary to all participants.  He serves as club historian and assists in maintaining the Club Roles and Responsibilities Manual.  Douglas has served Rotary in many capacities both at the club level and district level.  As a past president, he has been involved in every element of the club.  He has served as a Senior Director and currently chairs the Public Image Committee, New Member Information Committee, and Social Outing Committee.  He participates in all the club’s projects and has also served on several District Planning Committee in a variety of capacities.”

The Rotary Club of Front Royal is one of 82 clubs in District 7570 that stretches from Winchester in the north to northeastern Tennessee in the south.  According to District Governor and Shenandoah County Sheriff Tim Carter, “Doug has served Rotary International, and particularly the Rotary Club of Front Royal and District 7570, with distinction. In addition to leading his club as Club President, Doug has taken a leadership role in mentoring young Rotarians and served as a host family for our foreign student exchange program. I appreciate the time and help that he has given me. I know the membership of the Rotary Club of Front Royal also recognize his service to the club and to their community. We are all especially proud of his achievement in being named the Rotary District 7570 2019/2020 Douglas A. Newton Excellence in Communications Award.”

Rotary Club of Front Royal member Doug Stanley, wife Jenny, and daughter Jenna being recognized by Club Foundation Chair Mark Jordon for contributions to Rotary International.

Club President Bret Hrbek, “It is a great honor for our club to have one of our own members receive this recognition from the district. Doug has made a tremendous impact on our club and our community. He is very deserving of this award. I look forward to many more years of service to our club by Doug. He is a living example of Rotary’s motto of Service Above Self.”

Rotary Club of Front Royal Member Doug Stanley

Rotary Club of Front Royal member Doug Stanley being recognized by then Club President Rick Novak.

The Club would like to take the opportunity to thank its FY 2019-2020 Club sponsors.  With the sponsors’ support, the Club is able to better serve the Front Royal-Warren County community.

PLATINUM SPONSORS

The Apple House, Axalta, First Bank, George Karnes, Joseph F. Silek, Jr., PC, Valley Health/Warren Memorial Hospital, Wells Fargo

GOLD SPONSORS

CBM Mortgage, Charles and Margaret Huber, Kym and David Crump, Edward Jones,  LCW, No Doubt Accounting, Pennoni, Sodexho America, Inc., Union Bank and Trust, United Bank

SILVER SPONSORS

Aire Serv, Frederick Andreae – Architect, Main Street Travel

BRONZE SPONSORS

Ellen Aders – State Farm Insurance, Family Pharmacy, L’Dees Restaurant, Marlow Motors, Ron and Kathy Napier, Royal Oak Animal Clinic, Inc., Via Satellite

INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS

First Citizens Bank, FitAdTV, Mariner Financial