Month: June 2025
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Spotlight on Coastal Conservation: Jane Herndon, Executive Director of South Alabama Land Trust
At this week’s meeting, we had the pleasure of hearing from Jane Herndon, the Executive Director of the South Alabama Land Trust (SALT)—formerly known as the Weeks Bay National Estuary Reserve. Jane was hosted by Greg Strachan Jane’s passion for conservation, her multi-state environmental leadership, and her deep understanding of both legal and ecological landscapes…
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6/19 Club Newsletter:
Rotary’s motto “Service Above Self” was officially adopted in 1989, but it was first coined all the way back in 1911—proving that good service (and good slogans) never go out of style. 🎤 Tomorrow’s Speaker: Jane Herndon, Executive Director of South Alabama Land Trust Waves > Runways: Saving Coastal Alabama One Acre at a Time…
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Summer Social Recap: A Toast to Fellowship and New Beginnings
This past Tuesday evening, Point Clear Rotary Club gathered at R Bistro for our annual Summer Social—and what a night it was! With a full room, delicious fare, and a warm atmosphere, we had the perfect setting to reflect on a successful year of service and fellowship. Members enjoyed catching up with familiar faces, welcoming…
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Bridging the Gap: Dr. Eric Mackey on Alabama’s Educational Momentum
This week, the Point Clear Rotary Club welcomed Dr. Eric G. Mackey, Alabama’s State Superintendent of Education, hosted by Craig Helms. A dedicated educator and seasoned leader, Dr. Mackey delivered an inspiring and data-driven overview of the progress and priorities shaping the future of education in our state. Appointed in 2018, Dr. Mackey has led…
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6/19 Club Newsletter:
🎤 This Week’s Speaker: Dr. Eric G. Mackey Alabama State Superintendent of EducationHosted by Craig Helms 🏫 School’s in Session (For Us This Time) If you’ve got opinions about public education (and let’s be honest—who doesn’t?), don’t miss this meeting. Dr. Eric Mackey will join us to discuss what’s happening in Alabama classrooms and where…
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From Backyard Camellias to Big-Box Brands: How Flowerwood Nursery is Growing Smarter
Our June 12 Rotary meeting came with a twist—a mystery speaker teased in the newsletter and hinted at during last week’s announcements. Members arrived curious, ready to connect the dots. By the end of the meeting, the mystery was solved—and in the best way possible. We were thrilled to welcome Ellis Ollinger, who delivered an…
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6/12 Club Newsletter:
👀 You’ll Just Have to Show Up to Find Out… No name. No bio. Just a big orange question mark and an even bigger surprise. 🕵️♂️ June 12: A Rotary Mystery Unfolds… Thom Lott has declared June 12th’s guest as a “Secret Speaker.” No bio. No clues. Just a promise that it’s someone worth showing…
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Surprise Speaker Swap—And What a Treat It Was! Meet Dr. Tonya Butler
Sometimes the best moments aren’t planned—and last week’s Rotary Club meeting was proof of that. Due to a last-minute change in schedule, we had the distinct pleasure of hearing from Dr. Tonya Butler, Ed.D, LMT, NSCA-CPT, who stepped in as our surprise speaker. And let’s just say… she didn’t just fill in—she blew us away.…
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Point Clear Rotary Club Supports Local Youth with $22,900 Donation
Club President Noah Funderburg and fellow Rotarian John Matus presenting check to the Fairhope Point Clear Rotary Youth Club On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Rotary Club of Point Clear proudly demonstrated its ongoing commitment to youth development and community support. Club President Noah Funderburg and fellow Rotarian John Matus presented a $22,900 check to…
