Join Rotaract for a luncheon meeting on Thursday, June 16th featuring Thomas Lowder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Colonial Properties Trust. He will discuss his company’s business model, discuss how it has weathered the recession and plans for the future. Rotaract meets on the first and third Thursdays at the Harbert Center [...]
Monday, May 2, 2011
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On Thursday, May 19th, Rotaract will hear from John Young, who was appointed Receiver in the wake of Jefferson County’s default on a $3.2 billion debt related to the county’s wastewater system. As the Receiver, Young will be responsible for building a professional wastewater utility in Jefferson County, including improving the operating efficiency of the [...]
Monday, May 2, 2011
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Rotaractors will hear from Clyde Anderson the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Books-A-Million, Inc. Books-A-Million is the third largest bookseller in the country, operating over 232 stores in 23 states and the District of Columbia. Clyde is also the founder and Managing Partner of Anderson Growth Partners, LLC an SEC Registered Investment Advisor [...]
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
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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 [...]
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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Bob Straka, President of Grandview Financial Services, will offer personal finance strategies for young professionals at a Professional Development Series event on Tuesday, March 15th. The event will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the Wendell-Taylor Room of the Alabama Humanities Foundation Offices (1100 Ireland Way). This is a members-only event. Please register online to [...]
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 [...]
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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The Sunrise Rotary Club has extended an exclusive invitation to our members to attend their February 15th meeting featuring Julius Weyman of the Federal Reserve. The meeting begins at 7:00 a.m. at the Harbert Center. This is a members only opportunity and Rotaractors must register online to attend. About Julius Weyman Julius Weyman is regional executive of [...]
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 [...]
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011
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