Posted by Jamie Arkins
  • Julie Wade thanked Metro members for all of their help with volunteering at Tharros Place in May - please help Tharros Place with donations from their Amazon Wish List this summer to get the house ready for the fall!

  • Clint Murphy bragged on himself for being accepted into the Governor's School Leadership Academy - Teacher Leader Support Program through the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA)

  • Cecilia Arango had several announcements:

    • Her daughter Camille is over gallavanting in Italy with Julie's daughter Margaret

    • Leadership Southeast Georgia is now accepting nominations for the class of 2024 - from now until August 15 you can nominate yourself or another inspiring leader in your community

    • Contact Cecilia if you'd like to volunteer or be involved in some way with TEDxSavannah for 2024

  • Kelley Boyd bragged on Cecilia Arango on what an amazing job she did emceeing TEDxSavannah!

  • Denise Grabowski announced the newly appointed SCCPSS Superintendent of School is Dr. Denise Watts who began her new role on July 1. Denise asked us to please show her love and support from Metro!

  • George Seaborough bragged on high school student Julia Grabowski (Denise's daughter) joining the board of Chatham-Savannah Citizen Advocacy as one of their youngest board members

  • Sarah Smith has a new job as the Director of University of Engagement at SCAD - way to go Sarah! 

  • Leigh Acevedo is starting her own consulting business, ELA Consultants, focused on helping area companies make deeper connections across the community - she wishes to thank so many wonderful women in Rotary...Ro, Sarah, Julie, Cecilia, Denise, Kristen, and Whitney and others. "Rotary Rocks!" -Leigh 

  • Katie Balthrop celebrated 7 years of Savannah Sport & Wellness being in business at their open house on June 22. She recently hired Kristen Sommer as a trainer, and her newest employee is Alexis Spisso, DJ's daughter!

  • Lee Perry announced that as the new Programs Committee chair for Metro he wants YOU to get involved and join his committee, particularly new members in the club. Have fun by helping plan parties, events, meetings, etc.!