Category: Meetings

  • Meet the Vintner: Alex Owen of SouthernGrove Vineyard

    Mar. 6, 2025 Alex Owen Hosted by, Tony Gassbarro Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming Alex Owen, the talented vintner behind SouthernGrove Vineyard in Fairhope, for an engaging discussion about the art and science of winemaking. Hosted by Tony Gasbarro, this presentation provided an insightful look into the world of viticulture, the meticulous process…

  • Leslie Anne Tarabella

    Feb. 27, 2025 Leslie Anne Tarabella Hosted by, Steve Funchess This week, Rotarian Steve Funchess hosted Leslie Anne Tarabella, an Alabama author who recently released her fourth book, bestseller We Don’t Push in Fairhope. Her new book is a collection of humorous and heartwarming tales of the people and places that make Fairhope, Alabama unique.…

  • Dr. Gul H. Dadlani, M.D.

    Feb 13, 2025 Dr. Gul H. Dadlani, M.D. Chair, Department of Pediatrics, USA HealthProfessor, Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine, University of South Alabama Hosted by Leslie Weeks Dr. Gul H. Dadlani is a nationally recognized leader in pediatric cardiology and a passionate advocate for health screenings in young athletes. He currently serves as the…

  • Mid-Year Conference!

    This past weekend the city of Fairhope hosted Rotarians from around the southern half of Alabama as members of the Clubs in District 6880 gathered for our mid-year convention.  I think the registration numbers, including spouses, were between 140-150, which is a good turnout.  Friday was dedicated to disaster response.  I want to thank Steve…

  • Mike Sledge

    Jan. 16, 2025 Mike Sledge Our Club is host this week to Mike Sledge, former President of the Central Baldwin Sunset Rotary Club, which was founded in June, 2013. Sledge got started in the hardware and industrial supply business as a teenager when he started as a stock boy for a small mom and pop…

  • Gina Shoub

    Dec 05, 2024 Gina Shoub Hosted by Ashley Day Rotarian Ashley Day is host to Gina Shoub, who began her healthcare career in late 2009. Her first role was in a skilled nursing facility as Admissions Assistant, moving to Admissions Director and then Community Liaison. She remained in skilled nursing facility admissions and marketing until…

  • Stephen A. Ewell

    Nov 14, 2024 Stephen A. Ewell hosted by David Daniell Rotarian David Daniell was host to last week’s speaker, Stephen A. Ewell, Captain, United States Navy (Retired). Capt. Ewell completed a thirty-year Naval career which spanned aviation and surface ship communities, offering the privilege of aviation squadron and surface ship commands. He served on the…

  • Dr. Daren Scroggie

    Nov 20, 2024 Dr. Daren Scroggie hosted by Jim Currie and Scott Fenn Photo from internet sources. Rotarians Jim Currie and Scott Fenn join forces this week to bring speaker Daren Scroggie, MD. Dr. Scroggie, is a rheumatologist with over 27 years of experience in the medical field. He has extensive experience in Osteoporosis &…