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Rotary District 7570

Meet The District Governor

Bret Hrbek joined the Rotary Club of Front Royal in 2001 and became a board member in 2016, serving as club president in 2019-2020. He served as District Youth Coordinator and Interact Chairman from 2019-2023 and chaired the district’s Youth & Peace in Action Implementation Committee in 2020-2021. In 2017 Bret traveled with Rotarians from across the nation in a National Immunization Day delegation to India to deliver polio vaccinations. Bret is a member of the Paul Harris Society, the PolioPlus Society, the Bequest Society, a benefactor and a RLI graduate. Bret and his wife, Jessica, are Major Donors. Besides Rotary, Bret is a member of the Board of the Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley and president of the Zeta Beta Tau Foundation.

Bret served on the Front Royal Town Council from 2006-2010 and 2012-2016 and vice mayor from 2008-2010. Bret is a past recipient of the Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award (2018), the Front Royal United Methodist Church Service Candle (2014), Dave Mormon Encouraging Youth Award (2022), Douglas A. Newton Excellence in Communication Award (2021) and the Ted Jones Spirit of Caring Award (2019 & 2021). Bret is an Eagle Scout. He received a Bachelor of Arts in political science and economics from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg and a master’s degree in financial planning from Bentley University in Waltham, MA. He is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Front Royal since August 2000. Bret is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and is a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®. Bret’s wife, Jessica, is a first-grade teacher at Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School in Front Royal. They have four children: Noah, Annie, Hunter and Luke. In his spare time Bret enjoys attending his children’s athletic events and performances, traveling, listening to podcasts, reading, and rooting for the Hokies.

 

Rotary’s Commitment to Building a Culture of Peace

Rotary is deeply committed to fostering a culture of peace globally, and the first step in any movement toward peace is raising awareness. In alignment with this mission, we are encouraging clubs within District 7570 to participate in the Peace Pole initiative. Peace Poles are powerful symbols—6-8 feet tall and inscribed with the phrase "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in multiple languages. It is my hope that by erecting Peace Poles in communities across our district, we can spark conversations about peace and inspire action toward conflict resolution locally and worldwide.
District Support for Peace Poles
To promote this initiative, we have set aside $3,000 for Peace Poles in District 7570. The District will provide $175 to clubs interested in participating, with each club contributing $100 of its own funds to receive the District's support. To apply for the District’s $175 contribution, clubs should email Marc Hudson, District Grants Chair, at [email protected]with confirmation of their intent to erect a Peace Pole. Funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, and Marc will notify clubs once they have been granted the funds.  
Once you receive confirmation, clubs can proceed with ordering their specific Peace Pole. Please refer to the attached information for purchasing details.
Learn More
To learn more about the Peace Pole program and explore ideas for enhancing the pole’s surroundings with benches or landscaping, visit rotarypeacepoles.world. Peace Poles often serve as locations for ceremonies when they are first erected and throughout the year, becoming rallying points for other peace-related activities and events.
Let’s work together to promote peace and inspire meaningful discussions in our communities!
 

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🌟 A Big Thank You to Edward Jones! 🌟
We are thrilled to recognize Edward Jones for their incredible support as a Platinum Sponsor of our Rotary district! 🌍 One of Rotary’s key Areas of Focus is Growing Local Economies, and Edward Jones embodies this mission through their dedication to financial growth and community well-being. Want to learn more about how Rotary empowers local economies? Discover more here: www.rotary.org/en/our-causes/growing-local-economies
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🌟 A Big Thank You to Edward Jones! 🌟
We are thrilled to recognize Edward Jones for their incredible support as a Platinum Sponsor of our Rotary district! 🌍 One of Rotary’s key Areas of Focus is Growing Local Economies, and Edward Jones embodies this mission through their dedication to financial growth and community well-being.  Want to learn more about how Rotary empowers local economies? Discover more here: https://www.rotary.org/en/our-causes/growing-local-economies

🎵 Thank You, Wind River Chimes! 🌿
We are proud to acknowledge Wind River for their generous support as a Gold Sponsor of our Rotary district! Wind River has been a steadfast partner in our mission, enhancing the environment with their beautiful music. Did you know that Protecting the Environment is one of Rotary’s 7 Areas of Focus? 🌱. Learn more about Rotary's commitment to the environment here: www.rotary.org/en/our-causes/protecting-environment
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🎵 Thank You, Wind River Chimes! 🌿
We are proud to acknowledge Wind River for their generous support as a Gold Sponsor of our Rotary district! Wind River has been a steadfast partner in our mission, enhancing the environment with their beautiful music. Did you know that Protecting the Environment is one of Rotary’s 7 Areas of Focus? 🌱. Learn more about Rotarys commitment to the environment here: https://www.rotary.org/en/our-causes/protecting-environment

💧 A Special Thank You to George Karnes and Wells Fargo Advisors! 🌍
We’re deeply grateful for the continued support of George Karnes and Wells Fargo Advisors in our Rotary district. As a past district governor, George has been a steadfast leader and champion of Rotary’s mission. His leadership in global grants has driven one of Rotary’s largest projects, bringing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene to communities in need. Learn more about Rotary’s WASH initiative here: Rotary: Providing Clean Water.

Discover more about George Karnes and Wells Fargo Advisors: home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/George.Karnes
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💧 A Special Thank You to George Karnes and Wells Fargo Advisors! 🌍
We’re deeply grateful for the continued support of George Karnes and Wells Fargo Advisors in our Rotary district. As a past district governor, George has been a steadfast leader and champion of Rotary’s mission. His leadership in global grants has driven one of Rotary’s largest projects, bringing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene to communities in need. Learn more about Rotary’s WASH initiative here: Rotary: Providing Clean Water.

Discover more about George Karnes and Wells Fargo Advisors: https://home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/George.Karnes

🎉 Thank You, Rotary Club of Front Royal, Virginia! 🎉
A heartfelt thank you to the Rotary Club of Front Royal for their outstanding support as a Gold Sponsor of our Rotary district! As district governor Bret Hrbek’s home club, we are especially grateful for their commitment. With nearly a century of service, this club contributed over $170,000 last year to local and global projects. 🌍💙

Learn more about the amazing work of the Rotary Club of Front Royal: www.frontroyalrotary.org/
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🎉 Thank You, Rotary Club of Front Royal, Virginia! 🎉
A heartfelt thank you to the Rotary Club of Front Royal for their outstanding support as a Gold Sponsor of our Rotary district! As district governor Bret Hrbek’s home club, we are especially grateful for their commitment. With nearly a century of service, this club contributed over $170,000 last year to local and global projects. 🌍💙

Learn more about the amazing work of the Rotary Club of Front Royal: https://www.frontroyalrotary.org/
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Coming Events

All meetings are in Eastern Time. Please visit our Calendar page to see all upcoming events.

DCO (District Communications Officer) Fall meeting

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CART Conversations - Monthly Info Meeting

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Zones 33-34 Foundation Matters Webinars 2024-25 >>>JOIN NOW

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Zones 33-34 FOUNDATION MATTERS Webinar >>>JOIN NOW

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DG Area 10 Official Visit
Topic: District Governor Bret's Area Visit

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Public Image & Our Rotary Action Plans
Speaker: RI Director Patrick Eakes
Topic: Rotary's Action Plans

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Zone 33 Monthly District Innovative Club Advocate (ICA) Me

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DG Area 2 Official Visit
Topic: District Governor Bret's Area Visit

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District 7570 Council of Governors Meeting

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Zoomformation Call with RID Patrick Eakes
Speaker: Rotary International Director Patrick and MORE!

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CART Donor Recognition Committee Meeting

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Zones 33-34 Membership Action Plan Webinar >>>JOIN NOW

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DACdb U-RYLA Registration System

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Zone 33 District Membership Chair/DG Line Call
Speaker: Zone 33 RC Team
Topic: Target Audience: District Membership Chairs, ICAs, DGs, DGEs, DGNs, DGNDs and any Rotarian interested in building membership When? Third Monday of each month, 5:00 pm Eastern Time

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President-Elect Monthly Online Learning Session

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CART Conversations - Monthly Info Meeting

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Zones 33-34 FOUNDATION MATTERS Webinar >>>JOIN NOW

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