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 [...]
Monday, November 1, 2010
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Join Rotaract Thursday, Nov. 4th for a luncheon meeting with Keith Granger, President and CEO of Trinity Medical Center. Granger will discuss Trinity Hospital’s planned move to the vacant HealthSouth “digital hospital” on Highway 280. He will also share an update on the Certificate of Need approval process, expected hurdles and a response to critics [...]
Monday, October 25, 2010
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Join Rotaract for a Professional Development Series (PDS) about fundraising led by Cathy Lee of C Lee Consulting. With 25 years in professional fund development, Cathy has a broad range of nonprofit experience and specializes in organizational assessments, establishing development functions for new and emerging organizations, and all aspects of philanthropic fund development. This event will [...]
Friday, October 15, 2010
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Rotaract will hear from Jeffrey Bayer, of Bayer Properties, LLC, on Thursday, Oct. 21st. Mr. Bayer will discuss his company’s plans for redevelopment of the Pizitz building and share his vision for how the development will transform that area of downtown. About Jeffrey Bayer Since founding Bayer Properties LLC in 1983, Jeffrey Bayer has served as the [...]
Thursday, September 30, 2010
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The Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs of Birmingham have invited Rotaractors to a special joint luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 6th at the Harbert Center. The Birmingham Business Alliance will present Blueprint Birmingham. The cost of lunch is $14, which may be paid the day of the event. Please register to attend this event.
Friday, September 17, 2010
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Join Rotaract on Thursday, Oct. 7th for a luncheon meeting featuring Dr. Chris Gunter, HudsonAlpha Director of Research Affairs. Dr. Gunter will speak about the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville, Ala. She is also expected to discuss the economic and scientific impact the Institute is having on the Huntsville region. The Hudson-Alpha Institute for Biotechnology [...]
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Friday, December 31, 2010
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