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Photo Album

Album Name: Rotary Speakers Return to Albums
Album Date: Jan 8, 2019
Description: Our weekly speakers inform us about interesting events and topics.
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Rotary members Jane Jerry and Bonnie Potts with staff members of the Literacy Council. Jane gave us an update on exciting new plans for the Literacy Council. Our own Fred Smith (left) gave us an update on the economic aspects of assisted living facilities. Our own Rick Siegel gave us an update on the Big Brothers & Sisters program in Highlands. Coley Tyler, Lieutenant Colonel, US Army, (left) Author of Ghosts of Fallujah, was our speaker and was introduced by Rotary member Justin Souma. Sheriff Holland gave us a preview of this year's Shop With A Cop, He was introduced by Rotary member Brian McClellan.
Bob Shipp introduced Kim Ingram who told us about the new hospital in Clayton, GA. Susan Robert gave us a short lecture on contemporary and abstract art. She was introduced by her husband and Rotary member Chip Robert. Sarah Holbrooks, Assistant Principal at Highlands School, was introduced by Rotary member Hank Ross. She filled us in on her background and her present experience at Highlands School. Doc Wilson introduced Paul Hilliard who discussed the importance of petroleum during WW II. Paul is pictured with his wife and Doc. Jane Chalker gave us an update on her long (more than 10 years) involvement in Haiti.
Our own Peter Ray showed us some photographs of his Cullasaja river project and was congratulated by President Moore and Sergeant at Arms Bronaugh. Carole Oxford introduced Kenny Youmans who spoke on the importance of Gratitude. George Powell introduced Darren & Michelle Gillett who presented a program on Our District Governor pays a visit. Rotary member Robin Tindall introduced Highlands-Cashiers Hospital administrator Jackie Medland who gave us an update on our local hospital.
David Stovall,a member of Rotary International Board of Directors, was our speaker. He was introduced by Rotary member Steve Perry. Steve Snead-Smith was our speaker today and was introduced by Rotary member Wolfgang Green. The Sloans gave us a vicarious adventure as they recounted their recent travels to India and beyond. Rotary member Bert McCall and his daughter Marlee demonstrated robotic manufacturing via remote video. Technology has come to our Rotary club! Nantahala District Forest Ranger Mike Wilkins was introduced by Rotary member Lester Norris and gave us an overview of his duties and local activities of the U S Forest Service.
Elizabeth Spaulding (l) and Ashlynn Parker of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization gave us a summary of the organization and the good work it does in our community. Rick Siegel, a long time supporter of Big Brothers/Big Sisters offered his insight. Billy Love gave us an update on The Bascom and was introduced by Rotary member Teresa Osborn. Emory professor Will Ransome was introduced by Rotary member Nancy Gould-Aaron. He told us about his experience as a Rotary scholarship recipient in Japan and his current involvement with our local chamber music festival. Dave Hodgson (l) was introduced by Jerry Moore and gave us the inside word on how Delta pilots are hired. We got an update on the use of social media from our own Mike Murphy.
Rotary member Peter Ray (left) introduced Bill Hoffman who discussed the legal aspects of asylum. Dr. Samuel Issmer discussed Our own Mary Adair (left) gave us a preview of the 2018 season of PAC. Rotary Scholarships was our program. Sue Blair presented Rotary scholarships to 3 high school seniors. Photo shows the students, their families and members of our club's scholarship committee. Steve Mehder and Steve Ham gave us a preview of the upcoming Highlands Motoring Festival.
Rotary members Sherry and Steve told us about the changes in the tax law. Andrew Bowen, Planning and Development Director for the Town of Highlands, discussed Planning High Quality of Life Communities for Adults and Children. Our sponsored Interact club from Highlands School presented the program today. Cynthia Dendy is our Interact Chair and does a wonderful job. Brian McClellan's father told us about growing up in the depression. Bob Kieltyka introduced Ashley Brown (left) and Beverly Wichman who filled us in on the activities of the Highlands Chamber of Commerce.
Mike Hunter introduced John Grindstaff, R.N. who gave us an update on our local helicopter medical evacuation service. Our own Stell Huie (Left) reflected on his years as a lawyer. President Trevathan, also an attorney, added a few comments. Mike Kaiser introduced Kathryn Smith, author of The Gatekeeper. She spoke about her book and its subject, Missy LeHand, a major part of the early FDR presidency. Slocum Howland introduced Lisa & Thomas Bates. They told us about their 3 children who were all Rotary Exchange students. Fred Goldsmith (L) was introduced by Bill Harrell & gave us an update on Macon County Schools.
Our own Bonnie Potts told us about the Literacy Council Tom Graham (left) introduced Highlands native and real estate firm owner Terry Potts, who gave us a history of the real estate business in Highlands. Our own Sherry Holt updated us about changes in the new tax law. She is shown with Rotary member Stephen Lucas, CPA.    
   

 

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