Origin:
The Rotary Club of Northern Calvert was founded by members of the Rotary Club of Prince Frederick and charted on February 2, 1995 as the Rotary Club of Dunkirk. In 1997 the Club decided to change its name from Dunkirk to Northern Calvert. This more closely represented the membership and community it serves. Today there remains a close union between the Rotary Club of Northern Calvert and the Club of Prince Frederick. The Northern Calvert Club is a breakfast club while the Prince Frederick Club holds its meetings in the evening.
Past Presidents: (FY runs July 1 through June 30)
FY95-96: Paul Merkle
FY96-97: Terri Vance
FY97-98: Frank Van Hoy
FY98-99: Larry Deffenbaugh
FY99-00: Ed Aronhalt
FY00-01: Phil Pfanschmidt
FY01-02: John Smith
FY02-03 Beverly Dillon
FY03-04: Hildaraye Miller
FY04-05: Tom Esterly
FY05-06: Darren Maertens
FY06-07: Donna Millar
FY07-08: Donna Millar/Pat Tyndall
FY08-09: Pat Tyndall
FY09-10: Phil Pfanschmidt
Key Events:
Feb 95: Club was chartered
Dec 97: Club adopts the “Teens Helping Uplift Good Standards (THUGS). THUGS was a youth program started by the Club and the predecessor to the Boys & Girls Club, Bayside Unit. Note: The THUGS Club was later renamed “Future Leaders of North Beach” which included the Cyberpals computer club.
Mar 98: Club held the first annual Miniature Golf Tournament in the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach.
Jun 98 Conducted an Art Auction Fund Raising Event at Rod N’ Reel Restaurant
Nov 98: Club held a Christmas fund raiser called “Holiday Treasures” at the Rod N’ Reel Restaurant.
Mar 99: Club held the second annual Miniature Golf Tournament in the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach.
July 99 Conducted an Art Auction Fund Raising Event at the Dunkirk Fire House.
Oct99: The Future Leaders of North Beach Youth Program was merged with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maryland.
Mar 00: Club held the third annual Miniature Golf Tournament in the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach.
Feb01: Club held the forth annual Miniature Golf Tournament in the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach.
Mar 01: Club sponsored a 4-Way Test Speech contest. $100 was given to the winner and $50 for second place. The winner entered the District 4-Way Test Speech contest held at the District Conference.
Mar02: Club held the fifth annual Miniature Golf Tournament in the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach.
Dec 02: Club entered an agreement with Melwood to receive 50% of the net proceeds of cars donated by individuals who indicate they are affiliated with the Rotary Club of Northern Calvert.
Feb 03: Donated $100 to Rotary in Russia
Feb 03: Awarded a $1,000 Galaudette Scholarship
Mar03: Club held the sixth annual Miniature Golf Tournament in the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach.
Mar 03: Donated $500 to the Rotary International-Humanitarian Project India
Apr 03: Donated $100 to Robin Hastings Fund
May 03: Donated $7,800 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maryland
Jun 03: Provided $1,000 summer camp scholarships – Berger Children
Oct 03: Donated $200 to the Tiffany D’Agostino Fund
Oct 03: Donated $450 RYLA Scholarship
Nov 03: Donated $250 to Kids Wish Network
Nov 03: Contributed $50 to Rotary Rose Bowl Parade Float
Nov 03: Contributed $100 to United Way Mardi Gras
Nov 03: Contributed proceeds from Bayfest Raffle ($293) to Bayside Boys & Girls Club.
Dec 03: The club dispersed a total of $13,352 to various local and national programs; this included $9,093 to the local Boys & Girls Club.
Jan 05: Club supported Tsunami relief effort in Sri Lanka, District 3220
Jun 05: Club supported the Mock Crash Test for High School students.
Mar04: Club held the seventh annual Miniature Golf Tournament in the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach.
May 04: The Boys & Girls Club project was honored by Rotary District 7620 as a Centennial Honors Project.
Mar05: Club held the eighth annual Miniature Golf Tournament in the NortheastCommunity Center in Chesapeake Beach.
Mar 06: Club held the ninth annual Miniature Golf Tournament in the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach.
Mar 07: Club held the tenth annual Miniature Golf Tournament in the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach.
Mar 08: Club held the eleventh annual Miniature Golf Tournament in the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach.
Mar 09: Club held the twelfth annual Miniature Golf Tournament in the new B&GCSM Bayside building
Jun 09: Club donated $6,000 to the B&GCSM, Bayside Unit.
Oct 09: Club entered into a partnership with the Afghand Cooperative in Afghanistan, selling handmade scarfs and soap as well as oils and note cards. Goal is to replace opium growth with licit products.
Jan 10: Club entered into a partnership with Career Puppy, Inc., a video and web-based service for youth and career-transitioning individuals.