PO Box 336
Monteagle, TN 37356
Feb 13: May Kamalick: Arabs & Arab-Americans, A Conversation in Diversity
Feb 20: Steve Grissim: Rotary Action Group Against Slavery (Human Trafficking)
Feb 27: Deb McGrath: Sewanee's Haiti Institute
Feb 30: Alan Clark: Presentation of Scotland Trip
Don your apron for our 2nd Annual Chili Cook-off!
March 7, 2020
11-1:00
Mary Sue Cushman Room
Bairnwick Women’s Center
Mississippi Ave. on the campus of
The University of the South
FOR MORE INFORMATION and to DOWNLOAD Team Entry Forms, Rules, and Sponsor Sign-up Forms HERE
Relay for Life a Success: Up to $42,775 and Counting!
The opportunity to serve another “Relay for Life” was concluded this last weekend. Again, we are so proud of the students and their commitment to the cause. In their second year, they have raised $42,775+, but what is more important, they gave their heart and soul to making it a success. Members of the community, students, faculty and staff supported the effort with hundreds of people attending. This year (due to weather) we moved inside to the Fowler Center, and in so doing, found it to be a more intimate and energy filled venue - we may have found a more permanent home. But what was even more remarkable was the ease with which all made the adjustment. It was a beautifully exercised team effort. Our thanks go out to all that contributed in time, talent, and treasure. A special thanks goes out to our Corporate Sponsors ( Citizens Tri-County Bank, Duck River Electric, Woody's Bicycles, SVEC); Raffle contributors (High Pointe, CVS, Smokehouse, Sewanee Inn, Sewanee Golf), and to Facilities Management at the University; Sewanee Athletics for use of the space and managing the event; the Rotaract Club and its leadership, and the American Cancer Society, and its representative for the event, Marlene Delong. The goal of bringing HOPE and HONOR to those impacted by cancer was richly achieved.
Donations are still being received and encouraged. A "Relay Angels” fund has been established; send checks to:
American Cancer Society
ATTN: Sewanee Relay - Angels Team
6221 Shallowford Rd. Ste 102
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Leadership Presentation
“We try to make it participative, and learn so much ourselves about leadership from the class discussions,” said Clark. “The new ideas are used to update the presentation each year. “
From research Clark conducted about leadership beginning in 1998, he published The Leadership Initiative two years ago with input from Rotarians Dr. Brad Schapiro, Dr. Garrett Orr, the late Burl Hiles and others. “Leadership is an evolving concept that has an everday affect on our lives,” he added. “We take into consideration several different leadership styles and have participants discuss their own theories of leadership, as well. Hopefully, they come away with a better understanding of the dynamics of leadership and their own philosophy of it. “
Dr. Alan Clark is currently an Affiliate Broker with Lynch-Rigsby Realty and Auction and the editorial writer for the Herald-Chronicle. He is retired from the US Army where he achieved the rank of Colonel and is also retired from Education holding a Doctorate in Education Administration from UTK, and has worked at all levels from Kindergarten through Graduate School, in public and private environments, and in both military and civilian. The Leadership Initiative is available for any organization that desires to understand how to meet the challenges of change in the 21st Century.
Interested organizations may contact Clark on his website alclarkvoice.com, or by calling 931-691-1452. The Franklin County A.M. Rotary meets Thursdays at 7:00 am at SUNRISE The Breakfast Place in Decherd. The public is always invited to attend.
5th Annual Hunger Walk
Please sign up now... to walk and/or to be a partner!
Relay for Life: Downloads for Success
Click HERE to choose PDFs to download, which will help you start or join a Relay for Life team, how to prepare, and where the financial donations go. This year, the Rotaract Club's goal is $50,000. Let's help them hit that target!
