PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Dear members,
On behalf of your new Board of Directors, I want to tell you how excited we are about the upcoming year. Our club has never been stronger, with so many exciting endeavors underway. I encourage each of you to make it a personal goal for the upcoming Rotaract year to find an area of our club that you are passionate about and get involved. We have over 175 of the brightest minds in our city; the sky is the limit as to what Rotaract can do to shape the future of Birmingham and beyond.
It is truly an honor to have the privilege of serving as your President for this upcoming year, and I look forward to being a part of the many great things that our club will accomplish.
Justin Weintraub, President
Rotaract Club of Birmingham
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Name: Erin Stephenson Hometown: Homewood, AL
Career: Director of Gift Planning, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
College: Birmingham-Southern College Mac or PC: Mac, baby!
Last book I read: Cutting for Stone, by Abraham Verghese
Music I run to: “Float On” by Modest Mouse matches my speed – slow and slightly offbeat
A cause I’m passionate about: Increasing access in our community to fresh, healthy food
Favorite Bham restaurant: It’s hard to choose one! I’m a foodie! Gianmarcos
Something you don’t know about me: With the exception of Antarctica, I have traveled to every continent in the Southern hemisphere. I also have a twin!
LEARN
July 1st Luncheon – Jeffrey Brewer
Join Rotaract for a July 1st luncheon meeting featuring Jeffrey Brewer, Executive Vice President of Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood and lead architect of the Lane Parke plan. Jeffrey will discuss the Lane Parke plan with its most recent revisions, the architectural changes, the green areas, the projected timetable, the projected budget and the projected economic impact. Click here for more information on our speaker.
July 13th – Former Shell Oil President at Kiwanis
The Kiwanis Club of Birmingham has graciously invited Rotaractors to attend their July 13th meeting at the Harbert Center featuring John Hofmeister, former President of Shell Oil Company and recent author of "Why We Hate the Oil Companies." Mr. Hofmeister will discuss the BP oil spill and his public policy education firm, Citizens for Affordable Energy, which promotes sound U.S. energy security solutions. To secure your spot at lunch, register online by Thursday, July 8th.
July 15th Luncheon – Tom Broughton
Join Rotaract for a July 15th luncheon meeting featuring Tom Broughton, President and CEO of ServisFirst bank. Mr. Broughton opened ServisFirst in May 2005 with $35 million in capital - the most capital raised by a start up bank in Alabama. Last year, Tom was named Community Banker of the Year by American Banker. Click here for more information on our speaker.
Rotaract meets on the first and third Thursdays at the Harbert Center located in downtown Birmingham. Lunch starts at 11:45 a.m. and meetings begin promptly at noon. Lunch is free for members and $10 for guests. A limited number of recruitment spots are available. If you wish to bring a potential member, please contact Jeris Burns.
SOCIALIZE
July 13th - July Happy Hour at Dram
Relax outside, enjoy half-price drinks and get to know fellow Rotaractors at one of the most popular watering holes in Mountain Brook at Rotaract’s first monthly happy hour, which will take place at Dram on Tuesday, July 13th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Register online if you can make it.
August 28th - 2nd Annual Hack It Classic
Mark your calendar for Rotaract’s 2nd Annual Hack It Classic Golf Tournament at Highland Park Golf Course on Saturday, August 28th. Registration includes 10 free drink tickets, your cart fee, green fee, range balls, snacks and exclusive Rotaract golf balls. This year’s winner will receive a special Hack It Classic trophy and a $100 tab for the post tournament party at a local restaurant. The tournament sold out last year, so remember to register online to secure your spot!
SERVE
July 3rd Service - P.E.E.R. East Lake Farmers Market
Get outside and serve on Saturday, July 3rd from 7:00 a.m. to noon at the P.E.E.R. East Lake Farmers Market. Rotaract will help set up tents and tables and will fill baskets of fresh fruits and vegetables to deliver to nearby senior living facilities. Rotaractors will also help serve a pancake breakfast and assist with the Kids on Wheels Parade. Please register online to participate in this service event. For more information about the event, contact Bains Fleming.
Become a Second Grade Reading Buddy
We are recruiting Reading Buddies for the upcoming school year. Reading Buddies are vital to the success of Ready 2 Read, and as our project, we need all our members to volunteer. If you are interested in being a Reading Buddy, please register online. For more information please contact Richard Davis.
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