🔔 Please Sign In Ahead!
Katie will not be at tomorrow’s meeting, so please help keep things running smoothly by signing in online ahead of time.
Her coworker Nolan will be filling in, so be sure to give him a warm Rotary welcome—and go easy on him! Fortunately, he likes to talk sports, so you already have the perfect conversation starter.
This Week’s Speaker: Stephen Savage
Tomorrow, Point Clear Rotary welcomes accomplished Gulf Coast photographer, educator, and filmmaker Stephen Savage.
For more than 30 years, Stephen has documented the people and character of the Gulf Coast through his photography. His fine art has been exhibited at museums and galleries throughout the region, and he has been recognized as an Alabama State Council on the Arts Fellow in Photography.
Stephen taught photography, photojournalism, and art history at Spring Hill College for 20 years and continues to teach at the Eastern Shore Art Center, where he has served as an instructor for 25 years. His creative work also extends into filmmaking, with projects supporting numerous nonprofit and community organizations.
A dedicated advocate for the arts, Stephen has served on several local boards and currently serves on the steering committee for the Fairhope Film Festival. He and his wife, Holly, live in Daphne.
Join us tomorrow as we welcome Stephen and learn more about his work, experiences, and creative perspective!
A Special Thank You from Colt Benson
Point Clear Rotary recently received a heartfelt thank-you note from Colt Benson, whom our club sponsored to attend RYLA camp.
Colt shared that the experience helped him build confidence, form meaningful friendships, strengthen his communication skills, and develop as a leader. He returned from camp feeling better prepared to work with a team, make an impact in the lives of others, and become the kind of leader he hopes to be.
Thank you to our members for supporting opportunities like RYLA. Your investment in young people is helping develop the next generation of community leaders!
Taste of Rotary Updates
Wine Raffle Tickets
Members may pick up wine raffle tickets from David Harbison or Tim McGuire. Please connect with them soon to get your tickets and help support our club’s largest fundraiser!
Admission Ticket Buy-Back Program
As in past years, the club may have an opportunity to buy back Taste of Rotary admission tickets from members to sell to the public or provide to event sponsors. While there is no guarantee that tickets will be needed, interested members should email Noah Funderburg at pronoah@me.com.
Names will be added to a list, and members will be contacted on a first-come, first-served basis if tickets are needed. Members whose admission tickets are purchased back will instead be charged for 15 raffle tickets.
Noah is out this week while recovering from COVID. Next week will be the final opportunity to pick up tickets at a club meeting. After that, all remaining tickets will be mailed to members.
Help Us Find Sponsors!
Taste of Rotary’s success depends on the involvement of every Point Clear Rotarian. We are asking members to identify local businesses, organizations, professional contacts, and community partners that may be interested in sponsoring this year’s event.
Sponsorships benefit the Point Clear Rotary Foundation and help fund scholarships, youth leadership opportunities, and grants for organizations serving our community.
Use the button below to download the sponsorship form and share it with prospective sponsors. Every conversation and connection helps expand our community impact!
⛳ Save the Date: USSU Eagles Golf Classic
Mark your calendars for Monday, November 9, as the United States Sports University Eagles Golf Classic returns to the beautiful Steelwood Country Club. This annual tournament brings together alumni, friends, community partners, and supporters for a day of golf with a purpose.
Every swing helps make a difference. Proceeds from the tournament directly support student scholarships, providing financial assistance to deserving students while advancing USSU’s mission of preparing the next generation of leaders in sport through innovative education, research, and service.
Whether you’re interested in registering a foursome, becoming a sponsor, or simply supporting the cause, your participation helps invest in the future of sport.
📅 Date: Monday, November 9
📍 Location: Steelwood Country Club, Loxley, Alabama
To learn more, register a team, or explore sponsorship opportunities:
Remembering September 11
This Friday, we pause to remember the lives lost during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. We honor the first responders who ran toward danger, the service members who answered the call to protect our nation, and the everyday citizens who demonstrated extraordinary courage, compassion, and selflessness.
We also remember the families and communities whose lives were forever changed that day. As Rotarians, may we carry forward the spirit of unity that emerged in the aftermath—choosing service over self, extending kindness to our neighbors, and working together to build stronger and more peaceful communities.
We will never forget.
Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.
— Nelson Mandela
Upcoming Speakers:
September 17 – Tony Gasbarro host Skip Jones
September 24 – Greg Strachan hosts Sean Sullivan, owner/operator of Bigler Broadcasting d/b/a FMTalk1065 Radio.
Check out the speaker page here:
📋 Club Member Directory
Per member request, we’ve included a list of current club members below. This list can also always be found and updated in DACdb for your convenience.
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