Category: Meetings
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✈️ Thank You to Lt. Col. Dave Friedel
This week, the Point Clear Rotary Club had the privilege of welcoming Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Dave Friedel, the manager of the H.L. “Sonny” Callahan Airport in Fairhope. With 27 years of service in the United States Air Force and extensive leadership experience in aviation, Lt. Col. Friedel brought a wealth of knowledge and…
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9/11 Club Newsletter:
✅ Check In Online Before the Meeting! 💍 Help me have one less thing to worry about while I’m saying ‘I do’—check in online this week and be a pro before I’m out of town! 🎤 Tomorrow’s Speaker: Dave Friedel Hosted by, Howard Hadley Flying High We’re excited to welcome Retired Air Force Lt. Col.…
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9/4 Club Newsletter:
✅ Check In Online Before the Meeting! If you haven’t tried checking in online yet, now’s the perfect chance to practice! It only takes a minute and makes things run so much smoother. We’d love for everyone to get comfortable with the process before I head out of town—so give it a try this week…
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Thank You to This Week’s Speaker: Kirk McNair
The Point Clear Rotary Club was honored to welcome Kirk McNair, a true legend in Alabama sports journalism. Kirk has covered Alabama athletics for over 50 years, attending more than 600 Crimson Tide football games—more than anyone else in history. His lifetime of dedication to sports writing earned him a place among just 16 inductees…
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Thank You to This Week’s Speaker: Ormand Thompson, President of Thomas Hospital
This week, the Point Clear Rotary Club had the pleasure of hearing from Ormand Thompson, Executive Vice President of Baldwin County Operations and President of Thomas Hospital, part of the Infirmary Health system. Mr. Thompson has been a dedicated member of the Infirmary Health team since 1991, serving in a variety of leadership roles across…
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Bringing Compassion Home: Thank You, Courtney Nix of homeRN
Today, the Point Clear Rotary Club had the pleasure of hearing from Courtney Nix, CRNP, owner and founder of homeRN, a local provider of in-home healthcare services. Courtney shared her inspiring journey from working in the Surgical ICU at Mobile Infirmary to serving alongside her father in family medicine, and now launching her own business…
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🏛️ A Morning with Mayor Sherry Sullivan: Leadership, Growth & Community Vision
This week, the Point Clear Rotary Club was honored to host Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan, who shared insights from her time in office, ongoing city projects, and the long-term vision for Fairhope’s future. Mayor Sullivan, now in her first term, shared her journey from longtime city employee to Fairhope’s top elected official—and her deep commitment…
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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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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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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.…
