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Featured Speaker  August 2026
 

Cari Phelps, Jordan Chase, Ro Patrick, & Aaron Miller

This Week's Program: MetroTalks

This week, the spotlight turned to our own Metro members as they shared the travel experiences that have had the greatest impact on their lives. From unforgettable adventures to meaningful moments abroad, each story offered a unique perspective on how exploring the world shapes who we are. Be sure to check out the linked presentation below to learn more and enjoy some beautiful photos from their journeys.

Metro Club Meeting 8.4.26

Club Updates August 2026

GUESTS:​​​​​​

  • Kristen Berger & Torlef Borsting (new member program)

  • Patrick Doherty (son of Emily Doherty)

  • Parla Parker- Director of Jail Services and Outreach, Georgia Sheriffs’ Association (Guest of Cari Phelps)

 

August 4th COMMITTEE UPDATES:

  • Meeting Slides Link: Metro Club Meeting 8.4.26

  • See Calendar for all service opportunities

  • Subscribe to Metro’s Calendar: Click Here. click on Subscribe to Calendar at the bottom (Google, Apple, Outlook compatible)

  • Hope & Relief for Venezuela: Amazon Wish List 

    • Any questions? Contact Ruth Hudson 512.657.7697

 

SERVICE: See Events Calendar for all service opportunities and sign up online

  • Subscribe to Metro’s Calendar: Click Here to subscribe. 

 

GRSP/GYESE:

  • Conclave Dinner Tickets: Click Here. RSVP Deadline: August 3rd

  • URGENT: Host families needed! Click Here

  • Conclave is in Savannah this year! Aug 21-23. Sign up for service slots!

  • GRSP 2026-20/27 is Sarah Gomez Jordan from Colombia! 

    • We need female hosts during school vacation time. Reach out to Aaron Miller if you are interested. 

    • Arriving Thursday July 23rd at midnight! Message Ro Patrick if you want to greet her at the airport

    • Welcome reception Friday July 31st @6pm at Aaron Miller’s House RSVP HERE

RYLA:

  • Any rising HS juniors/seniors are eligible- reach out to Aaron Miller sooner than later
 

ASP: Check via Clubrunner

CLUB:

 

PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS:

  • Aaron Miller - PHF+3

  • Cari Phelps - PHF +2

  • Jordan Chase - PHF +2

  • Ro Patrick - PHF +2

 

Rebel Rapid Fire:  Aaron Miller

 

  • Bucket List: Live abroad for a year (not army style though)

  • Favorite Metro Memory: Planting trees with his 3-year-old son

 
 
NEW MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM:
  • Torlef Borsting
  • Sally McCoy
  • Kristen Burger
 
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From the President
 

 

A Message from Our President

Welcome to Metro Savannah Rotary!
I moved to Savannah from DC in 2016, but for the first few years, I mostly experienced the city from a distance. Between remote work and constant travel, I struggled to find my footing and didn’t yet feel like I truly belonged here. That changed when I joined Metro Savannah Rotary. This club gave me something I didn’t expect: a new side of Savannah and a community of people who finally made this city feel like home.
 
Metro doesn’t just connect you to service projects, it connects you to Savannah in a way that’s hard to find anywhere else. And through Rotary International and our District, we’re part of something even bigger: a global network of people doing meaningful work around the world. Local impact, global reach. We get to do both, with people who are genuinely, ridiculously fun to be around.
 
My vision for this year is simple: Rebel with a Cause. Rooted in Rotary’s timeless motto of Service Above Self, it’s a reminder that showing up for our community doesn’t have to be buttoned-up. It can be bold, joyful, a little scrappy — and yes, a lot of fun. Around here, every idea goes through one test: Will it be ridiculously awesome? If the answer is yes, we’re in.
 
This year, we’re going to show up for Savannah and beyond like never before, make a meaningful impact on the issues that matter most to our community, and have a blast doing it.
 
If you're looking for a place to give back, make real connections, and find your people in this city — come join us. We'd love to have you.
 
Yours in Service,
Ro Patrick
President, Metro Savannah Rotary Club, 2026-2027

president@metrosavannahrotary.org

2026–2027 Board
Club Leadership
President
Ro Patrick
President Elect
Jamie Arkins
Immediate Past President
George Seaborough
Secretary
Jaimie Falzarano
Treasurer
Jasmine Mills
Chief Officer of Fun
Cecilia Arango
Legacy Project Chair
Jordan Chase
Service Chair
Ruth Hutson
Disaster Response Chair
Chelsea Sawyer
Family of Rotary
Chelsea Dye
Foundation
Whitney Shephard
Grants & Annual Service Partner Chair
Cari Phelps
Interact & Rotaract
Ben Barksdale
Youth Programs & GRSP Liaison
Aaron Miller
Membership – Retention
Florence Slatinsky
Membership – Recruitment
Emily Doherty
Programming Co Chair
Deanna Whitt
Programming Co Chair
Suzanne Kirk
Communications Co Chair
Kristin King
Communications Co Chair
Katie Fender
Communications Co Chair
Destiny Mojica-Taylor
Sergeant-at-Arms
Kat Erickson
Club Information
We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 11:45 AM
Harvest Church
5995 Waters Ave
Savannah, GA 31406
United States of America
Meetings are every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 11:45 a.m with the program starting at noon. Additional events are listed in our calendar on the Events tab.
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