January 10th, 2019 by Scott Baker
President Todd and Carr
We appreciate club member Carr Tyndall, Vice President of Operations at Jackson Paper, for presenting to our club today. He spoke on the history of Jackson Paper dating back to the Mead Corporation, overall operations, and the Mill’s current economic impact on the region. Great presentation and we look forward to a tour in the future. Rotary District 7670
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January 3rd, 2019 by Scott Baker
President Todd and Gail
Tim and Matt
Our club rang in the New Year with our first meeting as a Club Assembly. Our members were updated on all the great upcoming items for the next few months. Thanks to all the Board Members that shared with our club today. Matt Saenger brought a guest today and gladly gave up the Membership Brick to Tim Hall. Thanks Tim for volunteering to take the brick. Gail Debnam was honored by President Todd as the Rotarian of the Month for all her contributions to the club as Treasurer. A big thank you to Gail for all she does for our club!
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December 20th, 2018 by Scott Baker
President Todd, Chelsea, and Steve
Today we had two great speakers for Harris Regional Hospital. Chelsea Burrell, Community Wellness Outreach Coordinator, and Steve Heatherly, CEO & President, both spoke about current initiatives and employee wellness programs at the hospital. We appreciate all the great work that is happening at Harris Regional Hospital. Harris Regional Hospital Rotary District 7670
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December 6th, 2018 by Scott Baker
President Todd and Dr. Don Tomas
Great presentation from club member and Southwestern Community College President Dr. Don Tomas at our meeting this week. Dr. Tomas spoke about the growth of SCC, their strategic partnerships, the SCC Foundation, student success, and other “Points of Pride.” Our club appreciates SCC as they continue to enrich lives and strengthen our community. #PeopleofAction Rotary District 7670
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November 29th, 2018 by Scott Baker
President Todd and Sarah
Thank you to Rotarian Sarah Leatham who spoke to our club about her Mount Kilimanjaro hike to raise money to help fight polio. A very inspiring story of how she and 7 other women completed the difficult hike and was able to raise over $75,000 to help put an end to polio. #peopleofactionRotary District 7670
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November 15th, 2018 by Scott Baker
Dr. Salido and President Todd
We appreciate Dr. Arthur Salido, Executive Director, Community and Economic Engagement and Innovation at Western Carolina University for being our guest speaker today. Great presentation on how WCU is a catalyst for economic and community development in our region. Rotary District 7670
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November 8th, 2018 by Scott Baker
Lyn Lazar
Lyn and Carr
November is Foundation month for Rotary and today we heard from multiple Rotarians on “why” they give to the Rotary Foundation. Thank you to Lyn Lazar, our Foundation Chair, for organizing this today and it was great to hear the many reason why it is important to support the Foundation! We also welcomed Carr Tyndall as the newest Paul Harris Fellow for our club as we continue to be a 100% Paul Harris Club. #peopleofaction Rotary District 7670
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November 1st, 2018 by Scott Baker
We appreciate Foundation Chair Lyn Lazar for wonderful presentation on the Rotary Foundation!
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October 25th, 2018 by Scott Baker
Susie shows the brace she wore on her foot as a youth
Following World Polio Day, our club was excited to have Susie Fender speak today about her experience as a polio survivor. Her presentation showed the importance of Rotary International’s efforts and our club will continue to raise funds in support of eradicating this disease. #peopleofaction Rotary District 7670
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October 18th, 2018 by Scott Baker
President Todd and Principal Eleanor
Thank you to Eleanor Macauley, Principal at Fairview School, who spoke to our club today about all the great things that are happening at Fairview School. Mrs. Macaulay highlighted the Fairview School student clubs as well as activities for their families. We appreciate all the great leaders for Jackson County Public Schools, NC.
For more information on Fairview School visit their website:https://www.jcpsnc.org/fes. Rotary District 7670
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