On Thursday, April 7th, Rotaract will hear from Pulitzer Prize Winning Author, Diane McWhorter. Diane is the author of Carry Me Home: Birmingham, Alabama – The Climactic Battle of the Civil Rights Revolution. It won the 2002 Pulitzer Price for General Nonfiction and was named as one of the 10 Best Books for 2001 by [...]
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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Join Rotaract for a luncheon meeting at the Harbert Center featuring Joe Dean Jr., Athletic Director of Birmingham-Southern College (BSC). He plans to discuss the current basketball season, upcoming NCAA tournament and athletics at BSC. About Joe Dean Jr. Joe Dean, Jr. begins his 12th year as the Athletics Director at Birmingham-Southern. Dean was hired in June [...]
Monday, February 21, 2011
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Join Rotaract at the Birmingham Zoo on Thursday, March 3rd for a sneak peak of the new Trails of Africa exhibit. Rotaractors will receive VIP tours, enjoy lunch at the Safari café and hear from Dr. William Foster, President and CEO of the Zoo. This is a members only event, so please [...]
Thursday, January 20, 2011
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Join Rotaract for a luncheon meeting Thursday, Feb. 17th featuring Dontá Wilson, President of BB&T of Alabama. Wilson will discuss his experiences leading BB&T in Alabama, its takeover of Colonial Bank and the improved economic activity of the bank. Rotaract meets on the first and third Thursdays at the Harbert Center located in downtown Birmingham. Lunch [...]
Thursday, January 20, 2011
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Join Rotaract on Thursday, Feb. 3rd for a luncheon meeting featuring Judge William H. Pryor Jr. Rotaract meets on the first and third Thursdays at the Harbert Center located in downtown Birmingham. Lunch starts at 11:45 a.m. and meetings begin promptly at noon. Lunch is free for members and $10 for guests. A limited number [...]
Friday, December 31, 2010
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Rotaract will start the New Year with a luncheon meeting on Thursday, Jan. 6th featuring Dr. Craig Witherspoon, Superintendent of Birmingham City Schools. Dr. Witherspoon will share his impression of the Birmingham school system after his first year on the job, provide an update on new initiatives and thoughts on what the schools must have [...]
Friday, December 31, 2010
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Join Rotaract for a luncheon meeting Thursday, Jan. 20th at the Harbert Center. We will hear from Ed Aldag, the founder of Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE:MPW) who also serves as chairman, president and CEO. Mr. Aldag will discuss how he grew Medical Properties Trust from the ground up, the challenges he has faced along [...]
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
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Rotaract for a luncheon meeting with Dr. Edward Patridge, Director of the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center and President of the American Cancer Society. Dr. Partridge will discuss the Center’s role in the fight against cancer and inform our members how to join the fight on a local level. Rotaract meets on the first and third [...]
Monday, November 22, 2010
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On Thursday, Dec. 2nd, Rotaract will hear from Shane Boatright, President and CEO, Boatright Companies. Mr. Boatright will talk about the state of railroads in Alabama and the nation, and how rail shipping is a thriving industry with positive rewards for corporations, municipalities and consumers. Investors like Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway and David Bronner [...]
Monday, November 1, 2010
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Join Rotaract for a luncheon meeting on Thursday, Nov. 18th with James McManus, Chairman and CEO of Energen Corporation. McManus is expected to share his thoughts on the feasibility of energy independence in the U.S. and his thoughts on the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Rotaract meets on the first and third Thursdays at [...]
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
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