Category: Speakers
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Building a Better Mental Health Response
Guest Speaker: Dr. Stephen Phillippi, LSU School of Public Health Hosted by Prentiss Smith It’s not every Thursday morning that our club gets a dose of humor, humility, and hard-hitting insight all in one talk… but Dr. Stephen Phillippi managed to deliver just that. Dr. Phillippi, Director of the Center for Evidence to Practice at…
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Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Michael Capella, Dean of the Mitchell College of Business, University of South Alabama
The Point Clear Rotary Club welcomed Dr. Michael Capella, Dean of the Mitchell College of Business at the University of South Alabama, for a dynamic update on the university’s momentum and the rapid economic growth across the Mobile–Baldwin region. Dr. Capella began by sharing one of the university’s top strategic priorities — achieving R1 research…
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Harnessing Canine Expertise to Protect Our Waterways
Speaker: Cody Aloi, Mobile Bay National Estuary ProgramDate: October 16, 2025 This morning’s meeting featured an extraordinary presentation by Cody Aloi, who shared insights into a groundbreaking environmental project that blends cutting-edge science with specialized canine training to protect our local waterways. Cody brings an extensive background as a seasoned combat veteran and canine handler,…
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💛 Transforming Lives: Baldwin Family Village and Dumas Wesley Community Center
This week, the Point Clear Rotary Club welcomed two remarkable community leaders, Hilary Williams and Kate Carver, who shared the inspiring story behind the Baldwin Family Village and its partnership with the Dumas Wesley Community Center. Hilary Williams, a Fairhope native and Director of Baldwin Family Village, opened with a powerful video that set the…
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Dr. Scott Douglass on Saving America’s Beaches
At this week’s Point Clear Rotary Club meeting, we welcomed Dr. Scott L. Douglass, Vice President and Coastal Engineering Practice Leader at Goodwyn Mills & Cawood, Emeritus Professor at the University of South Alabama, and author of Saving America’s Beaches: The Cause of and Solutions to Beach Erosion. Dr. Douglass has spent more than 45…
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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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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…
