 GUESTS: Laura Brock- retired (guest of Ruth Hudson) Patrick Longstreth- filmmaker (Guest of Jamie Arkins) Pamela Wilkins- new to Savannah (guest of Ruth Hudson)
Chanel Parker- Nelly’s Grocery and Wine- Downtown Sav (Guest Destiny Mojica-
Taylor) Chelsea Simpson - Girls Scouts (Guest of Emily Dogherty) Jenny Woodruff- SMF Evan Goetz- Tybee Post Theater (Guest of Sarah Smith & Kristin King) Benge Danamen- SMF Hillary Maxwell Beightel (new member process)
SERVICE: See Events Calendar for all service opportunities and sign up online COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC IMAGE: - Follow us on IG: @metrosavannahrotary (tag us in your posts!)
- Send your member news and BFW/announcements to Katie and Kristin
CLASSIFICATION TALK/INDUCTION:  Julia Barrett was recently inducted as a new member and expressed gratitude to her sponsors, Emily Doherty and Will Grover. Originally from Memphis, she moved to Savannah at the age of three. Julia comes from a close-knit family with three sisters—each of whom also married Savannah natives—and they gather every Sunday for family meals. She attended the University of Mississippi, the University of Georgia, and the University of North Georgia. Before transitioning careers three years ago, Julia worked in medical device sales. She now serves as the Director of Business and Brand Development at Emily McCarthy, where she focuses on expanding the brand nationwide. Through clothing, the company empowers women with confidence and now has over 300 retailers, producing 11 collections each year. Julia is passionate about building relationships, solving problems, and giving back—not only financially but also through hands-on service. She recently celebrated 16 years of marriage and is the proud mother of two sons, ages 11 and 13. Her family are active members of Independent Presbyterian Church and enjoy boating, attending their sons’ sporting events, and engaging in community outreach. Julia has long admired Rotary for its ability to unite people through service. 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) 
Hillary Maxwell Beightel serves as a Senior Vice President for Strategic Elements, where she leads communications and public affairs efforts for SE’s clients. Hillary has extensive experience executing complex advocacy campaigns and communications strategies for Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, nonprofits, and other organizations. As a member of SE’s leadership team, she effectively improves the firm’s workflow and operations, develops and implements strategic plans, grows political and media relationships, and oversees the execution of integrated campaigns that leverage public affairs, digital, and communications tactics to reach key audiences. Her contributions to the Strategic Elements team build upon her two decades of public affairs expertise, campaign management success, and deep-rooted Capitol Hill experience. For seven years, Hillary served as Director of Public Affairs at Dell Technologies, overseeing and executing the communications strategy for Dell’s government affairs and public policy team and managing communications efforts for the Dell Women's Entrepreneur Network. During her time at two D.C.-based public affairs firms, Hillary led impactful advocacy campaigns and developed and executed communications strategies on various issues, including technology, health care, energy, and education.  Who to Contact:Membership Questions? → Email Emily & Florence Communications Questions? → Email Katie & Kristin Ideas for Future Meetings? → Email Deanna & Danille
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