17-03-2025
Petersburg Rotary Clubs team up, present $14K to Southside Virginia Emergency Crew
PETERSBURG — Southside Virginia Emergency Crew [SVEC] received a special monetary gift. An enormous, $14,000 check was presented to SVEC on March 12 from the two Rotary Clubs of Petersburg, Luncheon and Breakfast. Proceeds from the 17th annual Rotary Golf Tournament made the donation possible. It was held last year at Dogwood Trace Golf Course in Petersburg.
"Our annual golf tournament is a major fundraiser for both of the Petersburg Rotary Clubs. The annual event benefits Southside Virginia Emergency Crew as well as other nonprofits and charitable organizations in Petersburg," Rick Maddux, Rotary Club of Petersburg, Breakfast Club president, said. "SVEC is Petersburg's primary ambulance service and is dedicated to providing emergency treatment and transportation services for the citizens of Petersburg and surrounding communities. We look forward to continuing our partnership with SVEC next year."
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The annual golf tournament fundraiser helps SVEC purchase updated equipment and state of the art vehicles. According to Rotary Club member Jimbo VanLandingham, the tournament was made possible by Poplar Springs Hospital, the major sponsor, as well as many other community donations and support.
"Thirty four-person, teams participated along with dozens of volunteers, VanLandingham, the golf tournament chair, said. "Fun was had by all for this very worthy cause." The 18th annual Petersburg Rotary Golf Tournament is scheduled to take place at Dogwood Trace Golf Course on Monday, September 15 this year.
"Southside Virginia Emergency Crew is grateful for the generosity of both the Petersburg Rotary Clubs. With their support, SVEC was able to provide much needed medical equipment in our new ambulance which will better serve the EMS needs in the city of Petersburg," Jennifer Lewis, Director of Operations for SVEC, said.
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According to Lewis, SVEC runs 10,000 EMS calls annually and provides Advanced Life Support care to help better serve Petersburg families with the best emergency medical care possible.
"The Rotary Club of Petersburg is proud to support the Southside Virginia Emergency Crew with this donation. Their dedication to saving lives and serving our community embodies the very spirit of 'Service Above Self.' We are honored to contribute to their mission and ensure they have the resources needed to continue their vital work," Kristal Moore Clemons, Ph.D., Rotary Club of Petersburg, Luncheon Club president, said.
"We are grateful for the support of Petersburg Rotary Clubs in addition to other community donors that have supported SVEC since 1945," Lewis said.
SVEC is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. The combination career and volunteer Emergency Medical Services organization is located at 425 Graham Road in Petersburg. For more information about SVEC, visit Visit Rotary Club of Petersburg, VA - Lunch on Facebook and visit to learn more about the Rotary Clubs' good deeds.
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