Women have long been a powerful force behind Rotary’s mission, helping lead, support, and grow programs that have changed communities around the world for generations.

On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, we had the honor of welcoming Lt. Colonel (Ret.) W. Larry Dandridge, Vietnam War veteran and author, who shared powerful frontline experiences and stories that stayed with all of us.

2025 CX-MAS Cyclocross Race at Dix Park On December 14, 2025, members of our Rotary Club of the Capital City showed up at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh for a day that was equal parts cold, muddy, and incredibly uplifting. The CX-MAS cyclocross race featured an adapted category that welcomed 13 adapted cyclists from North Carolina Adapted Sports and the Wounded Warrior Project (NC), tackling a 1.3-mile course in true winter conditions. North Carolina Adapted Sports (NCAS) exis

Patricia Burch When Patricia Burch stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer at Habitat for Humanity of Wake County in October 2022, she didn’t arrive as a visitor to the affordable housing conversation; she arrived as someone who has spent years in the work, learning it from the inside out. After nearly 16 years with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham (including time as Executive Director), Patricia brought that hard-earned experience to Wake County at a momen

2025 Christmas breakfast 🎄🎁 🎄 What could possibly go wrong when a group of creative, passionate, and talented professional volunteers gather for a Secret Santa Christmas breakfast? Absolutely nothing, except too much laughter, a little friendly competition, and a whole lot of holiday cheer! Our Rotary Club of the Capital City enjoyed a joyful, surprise-filled Christmas Breakfast at the beautiful Carolina Country Club in Raleigh, soaking in the SPIRIT of the season together