30th NC Infantry

Our very own John Cameron spoke on the leading motivations of the 30th North Carolina Infantry to enter the Civil War. John led with the confirmation that the Civil War was about slavery.

However, the individual motivations were driven by a multitude of influences depending on the period of the war. There was a perception that states’ rights ruled and the advancing north was an evil entity that would do great harm to the southern culture including family harm.

The 30th North Carolina Infantry was formed in NC and spent most of the Warfighting with the Army of Northern Virginia.

50% of the men earned less than $400 a year as civilians and 88% did not own slaves. On the other hand, the State Leaders were of wealth and did own slaves.

Individual motivation to join the military varied by the period of the war effort.

1862 - Primarily volunteers motivated by the preservation of slavery and fighting the evil invaders of the North and to save North Carolina.
1862 – 63 – This time marked the beginning of conscription. There were broad exemptions, and the hiring of substitutes was exercised by the men of means. A large percentage of the conscripts were poor, non-slave owners motivated by the possible income. While the income was relatively low it was considerably higher than what they would have experienced on the farm. Union POW camps were death camps. If captured, you could join the Union Army and be shipped west to fight to secure the western settlement or die in the camp.
1864 – Moral, living conditions and food supply were low and the desertion rate was high. Survival of the fittest and support of your brother was the main motivation. “We started this together, we will finish it together!”

John’s book “Tar Heels in Gray: Life in the 30th North Carolina Infantry in the Civil War” focuses on the reality men faced during the war, and not so much the battles.

Club Business:

Diane Wallach led us in invocation followed by Brian McGuire giving the visitation report. The Board of directors was voted on unanimously.

There was a unanimous vote to change the Norfolk Rotary Charity bylaws which were distributed earlier by email.

Dec 21st will be the holiday party at Norfolk Yacht Club from 6 pm-830pm.

Fines/Happy Bucks:

There was a general celebration of the Navy victory and a modest response by our Army members.
President Michael gave a brief grated version of his trip to Vegas.

Reminder- It is time to pay your Rotary Dues!

The Four-Way Test

Of the things we think, say, and do:

1) Is it the TRUTH?

2) Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Charities 2022 Grant Guidelines and Application

Norfolk Rotary Charities 2022 Grant Guidelines and Application

The Rotary Club of Norfolk is the oldest and largest community service club in Hampton Roads.

Thanks to generous donors to Norfolk Rotary Charities, its nonprofit affiliate, and its endowment, our Club annually awards grants to 501(c) 3 nonprofit organizations doing great work in our community.

Our grants are available to nonprofit organizations working to improve life in South Hampton Roads. Our typical grant size is $1,000 to $5,000.

Applications must be postmarked by January 31, 2022. The application form is on the next page.

All applicants must:

1. Be an established 501(c)3 nonprofit organization working in Hampton Roads. (Note: There is a preference for organizations working regionally or primarily in Norfolk.)

2. Not have received a Rotary Club of Norfolk grant in 2020 or 2021.

3. Apply for 2022 funding for either:

(a) specific supplies, equipment or tangible items. (Note: this will not fund salaries, or operating expenses)

(b) operating costs for an innovative program targeting unique client needs

4. Complete the application below and email it by January 31, 2022 to harrisld@evms.edu. (Please DO NOT submit additional materials such as DVDs, annual reports, newsletters, Form 990s, etc.).

5. Be willing to speak to the Rotary Club of Norfolk and share information about how the grant would help your organization accomplish its mission.

6. Be willing to attend the Rotary Club of Norfolk Charities meeting on April 5, 2022.

Please note that grants will be awarded in the Spring of 2022.

Norfolk Rotary Charities 2022 Grant Guidelines and Application

Please complete both pages of the following application and email to harrisld@evms.edu

Applications must be received by Monday, January 31, 2022 by 5:00pm in order to be considered for a grant.

1. Organization Name, Mailing Address, Telephone number, Email and Website addresses:

2. Name of Primary Contact Person for this application, position, phone number and email address:

3. What is your organization’s primary mission?

4. How long has your organization worked in Hampton Roads?

5. How does your organization help improve life in our region? How do you measure success?

6. Complete 6(a) or 6 (b)

(a) What specific supplies, equipment or materials are you requesting funding to support?

(b) Describe an innovative program for which you require operating funding.

Norfolk Rotary Charities 2022 Grant Guidelines and Application

7. What is the amount of funding requested?

8. What is the budget for the project you are requesting funds to support? If Rotary grant funds do not cover it all, how will you make up the difference?

9. Briefly detail your programs, target audience, number of participants in Hampton Roads, size of staff, number of volunteers and annual budget.

10. How would a Rotary grant help you improve your work in your target area?

11. If your organization were to receive a $5,000 to $10,000 grant to enhance your work or support a program, how would your organization use these additional funds?

12. Please list any volunteer opportunities for our club members that your organization may have.

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Applicant Name (please print legibly) Title Date

Email your completed application by January 31, 2022 at 5:00pm to Laurie Harrison at harrisld@evms.edu