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Featured Guest Speaker | October 21st
 
COLONEL (RETIRED) TODD FREESEMANN announced as new District Governor of Rotary District 6920 | Non-Profit Organizations | savannahbusinessjournal.comFeatured Guest Speaker: Metro Enntrepreneurial Panel
 

Presentation Recap: 

Our program featured local business owners, fellow Rotarians, who have launched and grown successful businesses, practices, and independent ventures, both large and small.

We heard candid stories of courage, resilience, and determination in the face of risk, failure, and success from Whitney Shephard, Suzanne Kirk, and Tiffany Hollis.

  • Lessons learned along the way
  • Practical “business nuggets”—tips, tools, and strategies
  • Insights to inspire and strengthen our own professional journeys

Watch the entire panel presentation here: https://youtu.be/uXqvkgB6yBw?si=nzmheRq7yxsfr5nH

 

    Announcements | October 21st
    Meeting
     
    Posted by Destiny Mojica-Taylor
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    GUESTS:​​​​​​​​​

    • Meme Mihalovic- Program Director @ Citizen Advocacy Lacrosse WI  (guest of George Seaborough)

    • Rob Douberly- Associate Coordinator @ Chatham Citizen Advocacy (guest of George Seaborough)

    • Lauren Chadwick- Naturals2Go (guest of Jamie Falzerano)

    • Jim Collins Thomas & Hutton (Guest of Ceclia Arango)

    • Hunter Hall SPLOST (Guest of Ceclia Arango)

    • Julio Alberto-Morales-Alvarez (current GRSP) & Sonali Mahagamage (Form GRSP)

     

    SERVICE: 

    See Events Calendar for all service opportunities and sign up online

     GRANT: 

    • Cari Phelps announced that we earned a $4000 district grant to support Loop it Up’s efforts in educating healthy growing of vegetables and meal planning.

     
    COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC IMAGE: 
    • Follow us on IG: @metrosavannahrotary (tag us in your posts!)
    • Send your member news and BFW/announcements to Katie and Kristin
     
    PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBERS: 

    Dr. Ashley Allen has worked in the behavioral health field for over 17 years and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She earned both her BSW and MSW at the University of Georgia and her Doctor of Social Work in Administrative Leadership at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Allen is the Chief Executive Officer at Gateway Community Service Board, which provides behavioral health services and services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in eight counties of the coastal Georgia area. Dr. Allen is also a part-time instructor in the Social Work department at Middle Georgia State University. She is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and was the recipient of Georgia Trend Magazine's 40 under 40 award in 2022. Dr. Allen's professional interests include program development, suicide prevention, and professional development. Dr. Allen currently resides in Pooler, Georgia and in her free time enjoys visiting theme parks, cheering on the Dawgs, and spending time with her family, including her chiweenie, Scout. (Sponsors: Julie Wade & Jordan Chase)

    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: 

    Hunter Hall presented on why we should vote “yes’ for renewing SPLOST. This includes:

    • Funding for urgently needed projects to reduce flooding

    • Improving our roads and reducing traffic

    • Keep our property taxes low

    • Make our neighborhoods safer by supporting our police and fire departments

    💡 Who to Contact:

    • Membership Questions? → Email Emily & Florence

    • Communications Questions? → Email Katie & Kristin

    • Ideas for Future Meetings? → Email Deanna & Danille

     
     
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      From the President
       

       

      A Message from Our President

      Welcome to Metro Savannah Rotary!

      After five years as a proud member of this club, I can confidently say that Savannah is so much more than beautiful trees, historic buildings, and weekend bridal parties downtown—it’s about people. It’s about the people who live here, the people who make it home, and the people who seek out connection, purpose, and service through organizations like Metro Rotary.

      Metro has introduced me to a community of leaders who prove, time and again, that you are never too busy to lend a strong back to a service project, never too proud to pick up trash to keep our city clean, never too important to show up for someone in need, and never too isolated to start a new friendship.

      This Rotary year, we will continue in true Metro fashion:

      • Serving our community with heart and hands,

      • Building meaningful relationships across generations and neighborhoods,

      • Supporting the next generation of leaders, and

      • Being, as always, ridiculously awesome.

      If you’re looking for a place to connect, give back, and grow alongside some of the finest folks in Savannah, Metro Rotary might be the place for you.

      In service and gratitude,
      George Washington Seaborough III
      President, Metro Savannah Rotary Club, 2025–2026

      president@metrosavannahrotary.org

      2025–2026 Board
      Club Leadership & Board Members
      President
      George Seaborough
      President Elect
      Ro Patrick
      Immediate Past President
      Kristen Crawley
      Treasurer
      Jasmine Mills
      Secretary
      Jamie Arkins
      Service Chair Co-Chair
      Ruth Hutson
      Service Chair Co-Chair
      Molly Knutson
      Disaster Response Chair
      Chelsea Sawyer
      Family of Rotary
      Chelsea Dye
      Foundation
      Bret Bell
      Grants Chair
      Cari Phelps
      Interact
      Ben Barksdale
      GRSP Liaison
      Aaron Miller
      Membership – Retention
      Florence Slatinsky
      Membership – Recruitment
      Emily Doherty
      Programming Co Chair
      Danielle Pilgrim
      Programming Co Chair
      Deanna Whitt
      Communications Co Chair
      Kristin King
      Communications Co Chair
      Katie Fender
      Communications Co Chair
      Destiny Mojica-Taylor
      Sergeant-at-Arms Co-Chair
      Jaimie Falzarano
      Sergeant-at-Arms Co-Chair
      Jay Gallagher
      Club Information
      We meet In Person
      Tuesdays at 11:45 AM
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      5111 Abercorn Street
      Savannah, GA 31405
      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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