Iron Furnace Fifty 2024
The 14th Annual Iron Furnace Fifty fun ride will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Furnace Town Historic Site outside Snow Hill, Md. This is a joint project between the Rotary Club of Snow Hill and Furnace Town Historic Site that attracts hundreds of bicyclists from around the region each year.
The Iron Furnace Fifty has 50K, 50 Mile, and 100K routes that go through the beautiful rural Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. Fully supported with SAG patrol, rest stops with snacks, drinks and porta-potties. Lunch served post ride including beer for registered riders age 21 and above.
Not only is the Iron Furnace Fifty a fun ride for the whole family, but all proceeds benefit Furnace Town Historic Site and the Snow Hill Rotary Club. It's a great way to get out in nature, breathe lots of fresh air, and have fun while supporting two local nonprofit organizations.
Induction of New Members
(July 23, 2024) The Rotary Club of Snow Hill welcomed 3 new members at the July 23 meeting of the Club. Former District Governor Bill Ferguson presided over the induction ceremony. Club Member Maurice Ames sponsored Teron Lewis for membership. Club Member Marty Pusey sponsored Dale and Lynn Thomas.
Pictured here are Bill Ferguson, Maurice Ames, Teron Lewis, Lynn Thomas, Dale Thomas, and Marty Pusey. Welcome to Rotary, Teron, Lynn and Dale!
Patrick Sawyer – Civic Innovation
(July 9, 2024) On July 9, Patrick Sawyer, Partnership Development Associate with the Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation, spoke to the meeting of the Snow Hill Rotary Club over Zoom.
This Department was formed in 2023 and is charged with creating streams of community service across Maryland. In the first year, a majority of the counties in the State engaged in this effort and the goal is to involve organizations from every county in the coming year. Snow Hill will have a group of volunteers from the program starting in September 2024.
Swayer pointed out the value of volunteerism not only for the services rendered but also as “a viable path to bridge divides” among diverse communities.
Learn more about this project by visiting the Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation website.