Point Clear Rotary Club

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🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans

This Veterans Day, the Point Clear Rotary Club extends our heartfelt gratitude to all who have served our country, especially the veterans within our own Rotary family.

We are proud to recognize these members whose commitment to service continues beyond their military careers and into our community. They truly embody Rotary’s motto, Service Above Self.

To our veterans, thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and continued dedication to serving others. Happy Veterans Day!

This Week at Point Clear Rotary: Hunter Simmons

Director of Planning and Zoning | City of Fairhope

Hunter Simmons serves as the Director of Planning and Zoning for the City of Fairhope, where he leads the department responsible for helping guide the city’s growth and development.

Through his role, Simmons works at the intersection of community planning, land use, zoning, and development, helping shape decisions that influence Fairhope’s future.

As Fairhope and the surrounding Eastern Shore continue to grow, thoughtful planning and development remain important topics for residents, business owners, and community leaders.

During his presentation to the Point Clear Rotary Club, Simmons will discuss local real estate and development trends, offering insight into the opportunities and challenges associated with managing growth while preserving the character of the community.

This week’s speaker is hosted by Point Clear Rotarian Tom Hogg.

We’re also pleased to welcome our Fairhope Student of the Month this Thursday! Join us as we recognize an outstanding local student and celebrate their achievements.

In Case You Missed It: Allen Revillosa Highlights Life-Saving ECMO Program at Providence Hospital

Last week, the Point Clear Rotary Club welcomed Allen Revillosa, Director of ECMO Services at USA Health Providence Hospital, for an insightful presentation on the hospital’s life-saving ECMO Program. Fellow Rotarian Larry Cerf hosted Allen for a discussion highlighting healthcare innovation and its impact on our community.

ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) is an advanced medical treatment that temporarily supports the heart and/or lungs of critically ill patients, giving their bodies time to rest and recover when conventional treatments are no longer enough.

Since launching in February 2026, the Providence ECMO Program has already treated 17 patients, surpassing its initial first-year goal of 8–10 patients! Allen shared remarkable recovery stories, including patients who battled severe pneumonia, a rare case of anthrax, and other life-threatening conditions. Some have recovered enough to walk out of the hospital and return home to their families.

Allen also highlighted the dedicated multidisciplinary team behind the program and plans to expand patient transport capabilities, helping bring this specialized care to more patients throughout our region.

Connecting to Rotary’s Mission

Allen’s presentation aligned with one of Rotary International’s seven areas of focus: Disease Prevention and Treatment. Having access to advanced medical care close to home strengthens our community and provides hope to patients and families during their most challenging moments.

Thank you to Allen Revillosa for sharing his expertise and to Larry Cerf for hosting this important conversation!

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.

— John F. Kennedy

Upcoming Speakers:

November 19 – Scott Douglass – Presents Holly Murray, Director of Youth Sailing at Fairhope Yaucht Club

November 26 – No meeting: Happy Thanksgiving

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📋 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.