Wild Alaska with John Wild

Wild Alaska with John Wild

Posted January 17, 2023

On January 11, our friend, fellow Rotarian John wild, former AO Tourism Director, presented to the club. He shared with the club stories and pictures of his Alaskan adventure...

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Larry DiChiara

Larry DiChiara

Posted January 17, 2023

On January 4, Larry DiChiara visited our club. Larry shared stories of his time on the radio, and updated the club on the Auburn Women's Basketball program...

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Marlene Navor, Auburn Basketball

Marlene Navor, Auburn Basketball

Posted November 21, 2022

Pictured above is Marlene Navor, Director of Communications for Auburn Men’s Basketball. Marlene joined us for the week of November 16, 2022...

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RAPA Industry Visit

RAPA Industry Visit

Posted November 21, 2022

On November 9, 2022, the Auburn Rotary Club visited RAPA for their industry visit. Pictured left to right: Johan Lux, Production Manager Judd Langham, Auburn Rotary Club Carmen Jordan, CEO/President Todd Phelan, Auburn Rotary Club William Wall, Operations Manager

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On to Victory with Brett Whiteside

On to Victory with Brett Whiteside

Posted October 31, 2022

On October, 26 2022, fellow Rotarian Brett Whiteside shared more information on the hot topic of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)...

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Casey O'Neal

Casey O'Neal

Posted October 24, 2022

Joel Jones and Casey O'Neal at the Auburn Rotary Club on October 19. Entomology is always an interesting topic, and it was specifically interesting to hear about insects in an urban environment like Auburn from Casey O'Neal...

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Meeting on Wednesday, Feb 26

Meeting on Wednesday, Feb 26

Posted March 06, 2020

Dan Norton, Auburn City Schools Athletic Director, spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club on February 26, 2020. He shared updates on all the sports at the high school...

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Marion Sankey, founder of the Dream Day Foundation

Marion Sankey, founder of the Dream Day Foundation

Posted January 22, 2020

On January 15, 2020, Marion Sankey, founder of the Dream Day Foundation, spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club. The Dream Day Foundation was founded to show young people that “nonviolence and love for each other should be used to resolve the problems and conflict they face...

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Interprofessional Education Program

Interprofessional Education Program

Posted January 14, 2020

On January 8, 2020, Jeanna Sewell, Sarah Watts, and Emily Myers spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club about the Interprofessional Education Program...

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CDH Sensigreen Foundation and NICUnited

CDH Sensigreen Foundation and NICUnited

Posted September 09, 2019

Amy Register, Executive Director of the CDH Sensigreen Foundation and NICUnited presented to the Auburn Rotary Club on the new program Supporting Fathers through NICU and Beyond at the September 4, 2019 meeting...

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Rotary District Governor Skip Dotherow

Rotary District Governor Skip Dotherow

Posted August 20, 2019

Rotary District 6880 Governor, Skip Dotherow, visited the Auburn Rotary Club on August 14, 2019. During his visit, he shared his vision for Rotary connecting the world and announced several service project options for District 6880...

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Auburn University’s Delta Aviation Education Building

Auburn University’s Delta Aviation Education Building

Posted February 08, 2019

On Wednesday, Feb. 6, faculty, staff and students of Auburn University’s Delta Aviation Education Building welcomed the Auburn Rotary Club for a tour of the new facility and an overview of programs in the Department of Aviation...

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Chris Nix of the Alabama Department of Natural Resources

Chris Nix of the Alabama Department of Natural Resources

Posted January 30, 2019

On Wednesday, Jan. 23, the Auburn Rotary Club hosted Chris Nix of the Alabama Department of Natural Resources, who spoke to Rotarians about the department’s efforts to monitor and mitigate the state’s alligator population...

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City of Auburn Public Safety Director Bill James

City of Auburn Public Safety Director Bill James

Posted January 24, 2019

On Wednesday, Jan. 16, the Auburn Rotary Club welcomed City of Auburn Public Safety Director Bill James, who spoke to Rotarians about the city’s new public safety complex...

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Auburn Rotary Club’s annual “Foundation Football” goes to Joe Lovvorn

Auburn Rotary Club’s annual “Foundation Football” goes to Joe Lovvorn

Posted January 24, 2019

Bragging rights for the Auburn Rotary Club’s annual “Foundation Football” goes to Joe Lovvorn, whose picks of the Oklahoma Sooners and the Los Angeles Rams put him on top among the 41 Rotarians participating in this year’s competition...

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December 19, 2018 Meeting

December 19, 2018 Meeting

Posted January 04, 2019

On Wednesday, Dec. 19, the Auburn Rotary Club hosted members of the Mystic Order of East Alabama Fiction Writers, who spoke to Rotarians about their recently published book, “Mastering the Art of Wench Cooking...

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Dr. Sarah Zohdy

Dr. Sarah Zohdy

Posted December 12, 2018

On Wednesday, Dec. 5, the Auburn Rotary Club hosted Dr. Sarah Zohdy (center), who spoke to Rotarians about diseases such as Zika, West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease that are spread by common “vectors” that include mosquitos, ticks and fleas...

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Auburn Rotary selects Housel as Citizen of the Year

Auburn Rotary selects Housel as Citizen of the Year

Posted November 15, 2018

At its Wednesday, Oct. 31 meeting, the Auburn Rotary Club honored well-known Auburn resident and retired university athletics director David Housel as the recipient of its 2018 Citizen of the Year Award

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Auburn Rotary Club hosted Carolyn Fichtner

Auburn Rotary Club hosted Carolyn Fichtner

Posted April 25, 2018

On Wednesday, April 11, the Auburn Rotary Club hosted Carolyn Fichtner who serves on the board of directors for Esperanza House...

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January 3, 2018 Meeting

January 3, 2018 Meeting

Posted January 23, 2018

On Wednesday, Jan. 3, the Auburn Rotary Club hosted Dr. John Kush, a research fellow in the Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences...

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December 20, 2017 Meeting

December 20, 2017 Meeting

Posted January 23, 2018

On Wednesday, Dec. 20, the Auburn Rotary Club hosted Bashira Chowdhury (left), director of the Bee Biodiversity Initiative at Auburn University, and Charles Ray (center), a research fellow with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System...

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Club President Chris Warren (far right) and Citizen of the Year Committee Chair Martee Moseley (far left) present Jay an

Club President Chris Warren (far right) and Citizen of the Year Committee Chair Martee Moseley (far left) present Jay an

Posted January 23, 2018

When Jay and Susie Gogue moved to Auburn in 2007, “Gogue” was barely a household word, and neither likely would have been stopped in the aisles of a local grocery store...

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Representatives of Boy Scout Troop 50

Representatives of Boy Scout Troop 50

Posted December 01, 2017

At its Wednesday, Nov. 29 meeting, the Auburn Rotary Club hosted representatives of Boy Scout Troop 50, which the club sponsors...

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Dr. Nancy Merner (right), an assistant professor in the Department of Pathobiology at Auburn University's College of Vet

Dr. Nancy Merner (right), an assistant professor in the Department of Pathobiology at Auburn University's College of Vet

Posted December 01, 2017

At its meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 15, the Auburn Rotary Club hosted Dr. Nancy Merner (right), an assistant professor in the Department of Pathobiology at Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine...

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Auburn Rotary Club commemorated Veterans Day

Auburn Rotary Club commemorated Veterans Day

Posted December 01, 2017

At its meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 8, the Auburn Rotary Club commemorated Veterans Day by hosting two of its own: Dr...

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Attorney General Steve Marshall

Attorney General Steve Marshall

Posted December 01, 2017

At its meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 1, the Auburn Rotary Club hosted Attorney General Steve Marshall (center), who spoke to Rotarians about the work of the state’s Attorney General’s Office and its partnership with law enforcement throughout the state to combat the growing opioid epidemic...

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Auburn University Associate Professor Emerita and first-time author Mary Helen Brown

Auburn University Associate Professor Emerita and first-time author Mary Helen Brown

Posted December 01, 2017

Auburn University Associate Professor Emerita and first-time author Mary Helen Brown

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Circuit Court Clerk Mary Roberson

Circuit Court Clerk Mary Roberson

Posted December 01, 2017

At its Wednesday, Oct. 18 meeting, the Auburn Rotary Club hosted Circuit Court Clerk Mary Roberson, who spoke with Rotarians about the role of the county’s Circuit Court Clerk’s office...

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Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University

Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University

Posted December 01, 2017

At its meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 11, the Auburn Rotary Club met on location at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University, where museum director and Auburn Rotarian Marilyn Laufer updated Rotarians on the museum’s renovation and expansion efforts, as well as its upcoming events and featured collections...

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Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives Mac McCutcheon

Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives Mac McCutcheon

Posted December 01, 2017

At its meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 4, the Auburn Rotary Club hosted Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives Mac McCutcheon (center), who resides in Huntsville and represents House District 25, which includes the communities of Madison City, Huntsville, Capshaw, Monrovia and East Limestone...

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Leaders from the Alabama 4-H Club’s History Seekers program

Leaders from the Alabama 4-H Club’s History Seekers program

Posted October 03, 2017

At its September 27 meeting, the Auburn Rotary Club hosted youth leaders from the Alabama 4-H Club’s History Seekers program...

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Lisa Pierce of Alabama Rural Ministry

Lisa Pierce of Alabama Rural Ministry

Posted September 26, 2017

At the Wednesday, Sept. 20 meeting of the Auburn Rotary Club, Lisa Pierce (right) of Alabama Rural Ministry spoke about the nonprofit organization’s efforts to eliminate substandard housing in rural Alabama...

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Pam Haney of Auburn University’s Canine Performance Services

Pam Haney of Auburn University’s Canine Performance Services

Posted September 18, 2017

On Wednesday, Sept. 13, the Auburn Rotary Club hosted Pam Haney of Auburn University’s Canine Performance Services —and her canine friend, Lily...

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Al Davis, Director of Workforce Development at Southern Union State Community College

Al Davis, Director of Workforce Development at Southern Union State Community College

Posted September 06, 2017

Al Davis (right), director of workforce development at Southern Union State Community College, spoke to Auburn Rotarians on Wednesday, Aug...

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Directors' Report

Directors' Report

Posted August 25, 2017

On Wednesday, Aug. 23, the directors of the Auburn Rotary Club provided fellow Rotarians with updates on club activities...

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Kathryn Smith, author of The Gatekeeper

Kathryn Smith, author of The Gatekeeper

Posted August 15, 2017

On August 9, the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama, hosted Kathryn Smith, who discussed her book, The Gatekeeper: Missy LeHand, FDR, and the Untold Story of the Partnership that Defined a Presidency...

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Auburn Rotarian Tom Vaughn

Auburn Rotarian Tom Vaughn

Posted August 08, 2017

On Aug. 2, Auburn Rotarian Tom Vaughn (right) shared with fellow Rotarians about his and his family's personal friendship with Rotary International founder Paul Harris...

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The Rotary Club of Auburn Alabama hosted Jeff Shearer

The Rotary Club of Auburn Alabama hosted Jeff Shearer

Posted August 08, 2017

On July 26, the Rotary Club of Auburn Alabama hosted Jeff Shearer (right), who shared his perspectives of covering sports for more than 30 years -- first as a television sportscaster, including serving as sports director for WSFA in Montgomery, and now as the senior writer for Auburn Tigers and AuburnTigers...

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Representatives from the Village Friends Village Values

Representatives from the Village Friends Village Values

Posted July 24, 2017

On July 12, the Auburn Rotary Club hosted representatives from the Village Friends Village Values organization, who spoke to Rotarians about its subscriber-based assistance to individuals 60 years of age and older...

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Gretchen Van Valkenberg

Gretchen Van Valkenberg

Posted May 31, 2017

Gretchen Van Valkenberg spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn on May 24, 2017. The program featured the Auburn Alumni Association and 125 Years of Auburn Women...

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Auburn City Schools Elementary Teacher of the Year, Amber Goolsby, and Auburn City Schools Secondary Teacher of the Year

Auburn City Schools Elementary Teacher of the Year, Amber Goolsby, and Auburn City Schools Secondary Teacher of the Year

Posted May 19, 2017

Auburn City Schools Elementary Teacher of the Year, Amber Goolsby, and Auburn City Schools Secondary Teacher of the Year, Kristina Passi, spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn on May 17, 2017...

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Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Associate Professor and Extension Specialist Dr. Becky Barlow

Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Associate Professor and Extension Specialist Dr. Becky Barlow

Posted April 24, 2017

Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Associate Professor and Extension Specialist Dr...

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Deputy Chief Cedric Anderson of the Auburn Police Division

Deputy Chief Cedric Anderson of the Auburn Police Division

Posted April 17, 2017

Deputy Chief Cedric Anderson of the Auburn Police Division spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama about safety tips on April 12, 2017...

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New Members Inducted

New Members Inducted

Posted March 23, 2017

A fabulous day for the Auburn Rotary Club and Rotary International as four new members were inducted into The Rotary Club of Auburn on March 22, 2017...

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Katherine Porter

Katherine Porter

Posted March 23, 2017

Katherine Porter spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama on March 22, 2017. The program featured The Big Green Egg Fundraiser for the Exceptional Foundation...

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Mark Fagan

Mark Fagan

Posted March 09, 2017

Mark Fagan spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama on March 8, 2017. The program featured the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Grand National and National Village, and their economic impact...

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Dean of Auburn University Libraries, Bonnie MacEwan

Dean of Auburn University Libraries, Bonnie MacEwan

Posted March 02, 2017

Dean of Auburn University Libraries, Bonnie MacEwan, spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama on March 1, 2017...

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Dr. Kathryn Flynn with Auburn University Student–Athlete Support Services

Dr. Kathryn Flynn with Auburn University Student–Athlete Support Services

Posted February 23, 2017

Dr. Kathryn Flynn with Auburn University Student–Athlete Support Services spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama on February 22, 2017...

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Auburn Elementary Students

Auburn Elementary Students

Posted February 17, 2017

As part of its annual distribution of dictionaries to third graders in Auburn City Schools, members of the Auburn Rotary Club passed out 723 dictionaries during the week of Feb...

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William Walton, associate professor at Auburn University School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences

William Walton, associate professor at Auburn University School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences

Posted February 13, 2017

William Walton, associate professor at Auburn University School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn on February 8, 2017...

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Martin Durham

Martin Durham

Posted February 02, 2017

Martin Durham spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama on February 1, 2017. Visiting from London, Durham updated the club on Brexit and its European impact...

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Pam Seidler, program coordinator for Lee County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)

Pam Seidler, program coordinator for Lee County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)

Posted January 26, 2017

Pam Seidler, program coordinator for Lee County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama on January 25, 2017...

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Jeana Ross, Secretary of Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education

Jeana Ross, Secretary of Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education

Posted January 20, 2017

Jeana Ross, Secretary of Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education, spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama on January 18, 2017...

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Samantha Bradshaw, Embry Burrus, Ashley Benson and Rebecca Farr with the Exceptional Foundation

Samantha Bradshaw, Embry Burrus, Ashley Benson and Rebecca Farr with the Exceptional Foundation

Posted January 16, 2017

Samantha Bradshaw, Embry Burrus, Ashley Benson and Rebecca Farr with the Exceptional Foundation spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn on January 11, 2017...

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Auburn University College of Agriculture professor and Alabama Cooperative Extension System specialist Ken Macklin

Auburn University College of Agriculture professor and Alabama Cooperative Extension System specialist Ken Macklin

Posted December 06, 2016

Auburn University College of Agriculture professor and Alabama Cooperative Extension System specialist Ken Macklin spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn on November 30, 2016...

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Director of the Water Resources Center at Auburn University, Puneet Srivastava, and the Director of the Alabama Water Wa

Director of the Water Resources Center at Auburn University, Puneet Srivastava, and the Director of the Alabama Water Wa

Posted November 14, 2016

The Rotary Club of Auburn welcomed the Director of the Water Resources Center at Auburn University, Puneet Srivastava, and the Director of the Alabama Water Watch Program, Eric Reutebuch, on Wednesday, November 9, 2016...

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Dr. Dan Givens spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn

Dr. Dan Givens spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn

Posted November 03, 2016

Dr. Dan Givens spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama on November 2, 2016. Givens was hosted by Tom Vaughan, Dean Emeritus of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine...

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Posted October 31, 2016

Auburn University Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences Associate Professor and Alabama Cooperative Extension System Specialist, Dave Han, spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama on October 26, 2016...

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Auburn University professor Derrick Mathias

Auburn University professor Derrick Mathias

Posted October 20, 2016

Auburn University professor Derrick Mathias spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama on October 19, 2016...

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Auburn University professor and Alabama Cooperative Extension System specialist, Jean Weese

Auburn University professor and Alabama Cooperative Extension System specialist, Jean Weese

Posted October 17, 2016

Auburn University professor and Alabama Cooperative Extension System specialist, Jean Weese, spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama on October 12, 2016...

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Todd Steury with Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences

Todd Steury with Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences

Posted September 26, 2016

Todd Steury with Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama on September 21, 2016...

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District Governor Barry Cavan

District Governor Barry Cavan

Posted September 15, 2016

On September 14, 2016, the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama welcomed District Governor Barry Cavan. Cavan discussed plans for the upcoming Rotary year, both nationally and within the district, that emphasize this year’s Rotary theme, “Rotary Serving Humanity”...

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Bruce Smith

Bruce Smith

Posted September 08, 2016

Bruce Smith spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama on September 7, 2016. The program featured the Brewing Science Program at Auburn University...

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Lolly Steiner accepted the 2016 Citizen of the Year

Lolly Steiner accepted the 2016 Citizen of the Year

Posted September 08, 2016

Lolly Steiner accepted the 2016 Citizen of the Year Award presented by the Rotary Club of Auburn on August 31, 2016...

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Dr. Craig Darch, professor of special education, rehabilitation and counseling at Auburn University

Dr. Craig Darch, professor of special education, rehabilitation and counseling at Auburn University

Posted August 30, 2016

On August 24, 2016, the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama welcomed Dr. Craig Darch, professor of special education, rehabilitation and counseling at Auburn University...

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 Public Safety Employee of the Year award to Lieutenant Jon Ley on August 17, 2016

Public Safety Employee of the Year award to Lieutenant Jon Ley on August 17, 2016

Posted August 18, 2016

The Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama presented the Public Safety Employee of the Year award to Lieutenant Jon Ley on August 17, 2016...

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Melissa Pangelinan and Brooke Converse spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn

Melissa Pangelinan and Brooke Converse spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn

Posted August 15, 2016

Melissa Pangelinan and Brooke Converse spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama on August 10, 2016. The Abilities Unlimited Camp, a three-week summer camp that focuses on academics and recreation for individuals with and without disabilities, was the featured program...

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Boy Scout Troop 50

Boy Scout Troop 50

Posted August 08, 2016

Boy Scout Troop 50 spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama on August 3, 2016. The program featured the troop’s mission and commitment to service in the community...

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Assistant Professor Emily Graff, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP

Assistant Professor Emily Graff, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP

Posted August 01, 2016

Assistant Professor Emily Graff, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP, with Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama, July 27, 2016...

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Emily Sparrow

Emily Sparrow

Posted July 21, 2016

Emily Sparrow presented to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama, July 20, 2016. Sparrow discussed the history of Pine Hill Cemetery during her presentation, “Real People of Pine Hill Cemetery”...

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Joanna Champagne presented on Therapeutic Foster Care

Joanna Champagne presented on Therapeutic Foster Care

Posted July 14, 2016

Joanna Champagne presented on Therapeutic Foster Care to Auburn Rotarians on July 13, 2016. Champagne discussed the need for therapeutic foster care in surrounding counties along with the goals of the program...

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Medal of Honor recipient, Bennie Adkins

Medal of Honor recipient, Bennie Adkins

Posted July 11, 2016

Medal of Honor recipient, Bennie Adkins, spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama on July 6, 2016. Adkins served in the Vietnam War and later received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Battle of A Shau Valley...

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Dwayne Cox, former head of Auburn University Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives Department

Dwayne Cox, former head of Auburn University Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives Department

Posted June 07, 2016

Dwayne Cox, former head of Auburn University Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives Department, spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama on June 1, 2016...

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 Drew Morgan, Secondary Schools Teacher of the Year and Meaghan Kimbrell, Elementary Schools Teacher of the Year

Drew Morgan, Secondary Schools Teacher of the Year and Meaghan Kimbrell, Elementary Schools Teacher of the Year

Posted June 01, 2016

Auburn Rotary Club recognized the Auburn City Schools Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year on Wednesday, May 25, 2016...

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 Nancy Golson and Susan Price

Nancy Golson and Susan Price

Posted May 17, 2016

Nancy Golson and Susan Price presented on the Lee County Master Gardener Program to Auburn Rotarians on May 11, 2016...

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Gerald Johnson, PhD, Professor Emeritus in political science at Auburn University

Gerald Johnson, PhD, Professor Emeritus in political science at Auburn University

Posted May 05, 2016

Gerald Johnson, PhD, Professor Emeritus in political science at Auburn University, spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn AL regarding the local movement entitled, “Spirit of Democracy”...

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Dr. Jamie Bellah, Director Southeastern Raptor Center

Dr. Jamie Bellah, Director Southeastern Raptor Center

Posted April 25, 2016

Dr. Jamie Bellah, Director Southeastern Raptor Center, spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club regarding the work of the center...

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Jim Carroll and Leah O'Gwynn

Jim Carroll and Leah O'Gwynn

Posted April 19, 2016

Jim Carroll, Auburn University Architect, and Leah O’Gwynn, Auburn Development Officer presented news and information on the design of the new Performing Arts Center to be located across College Street from the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art...

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Auburn Rotarians were treated to traditional new member talks on April 6, 2016

Auburn Rotarians were treated to traditional new member talks on April 6, 2016

Posted April 11, 2016

Auburn Rotarians were treated to traditional new member talks on April 6, 2016 at the Saugahatchee Country Club...

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Ann Bergman, Public Relations Specialist for the Auburn Parks and Recreation Department

Ann Bergman, Public Relations Specialist for the Auburn Parks and Recreation Department

Posted March 30, 2016

Ann Bergman, Public Relations Specialist for the Auburn Parks and Recreation Department, spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club during the Annual Spring Picnic at Kiesel Park...

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Auburn University Head Baseball Coach, Butch Thompson

Auburn University Head Baseball Coach, Butch Thompson

Posted March 24, 2016

Auburn University Head Baseball Coach, Butch Thompson spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama on March 23, 2016...

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Captain Paul (Puck) Esposito, Commanding Officer, Auburn/Tuskegee Consortium Navy ROTC

Captain Paul (Puck) Esposito, Commanding Officer, Auburn/Tuskegee Consortium Navy ROTC

Posted March 21, 2016

Captain Paul (Puck) Esposito, Commanding Officer, Auburn/Tuskegee Consortium Navy ROTC, presented on the Naval ROTC program at the regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Auburn, AL on March 16, 2016...

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Nick Conrad

Nick Conrad

Posted March 16, 2016

Nick Conrad (pictured right) spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club on March 9, 2016. Conrad’s presentation concentrated on the 33rd Alabama Infantry Regiment of Cleburn’s Elite Division of the Army of Tennessee...

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Nancy Tilton Hand, JD, Author of Beyond Rainmaking

Nancy Tilton Hand, JD, Author of Beyond Rainmaking

Posted March 16, 2016

On March 2, 2016, Nancy Tilton Hand, JD, Author of Beyond Rainmaking, spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama...

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Phillip Dunlap, Director of Economic Development for the City of Auburn

Phillip Dunlap, Director of Economic Development for the City of Auburn

Posted March 16, 2016

Phillip Dunlap, Director of Economic Development for the City of Auburn, spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama on February 24, 2016 at the Saugahatchee Country Club ...

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Ken Ringer, author of Lorendo

Ken Ringer, author of Lorendo

Posted March 16, 2016

Ken Ringer, author of Lorendo, spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Ringer shared great stories from his research about Auburn University legend, Gene Lorendo...

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Special Aubie History Program presented to the Auburn Rotary Club

Special Aubie History Program presented to the Auburn Rotary Club

Posted February 12, 2016

Auburn Rotarians Debbie Shaw and Ford Laumer presented a History of Aubie for Auburn Rotarians on Wednesday, February 3, 2015...

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Dr. Janaki Alavalapati, Dean of Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences

Dr. Janaki Alavalapati, Dean of Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences

Posted February 12, 2016

Dr. Janaki Alavalapati, Dean of Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club on January 27, 2015 at the regularly scheduled club meeting...

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Dr. Graeme Lockaby speaks on Tick and Mosquito borne illnesses

Dr. Graeme Lockaby speaks on Tick and Mosquito borne illnesses

Posted January 19, 2016

Graeme Lockaby, PhD, Associate Dean for Research in the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University, spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club regarding the impact of wetlands, water quality, and urbanization on tick and mosquito borne illnesses...

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Sally Pitts, Auburn Alumna and News Anchor with WSFA

Sally Pitts, Auburn Alumna and News Anchor with WSFA

Posted January 06, 2016

Sally Pitts, Afternoon News Anchor with WSFA and Auburn Alumna, spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama on Wednesday, January 13, 2016...

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Henry Kinnucan on higher education in China

Henry Kinnucan on higher education in China

Posted December 16, 2015

Henry Kinnucan, Ph.D. spoke to the Auburn Rotary club regarding higher education in China. Pictured are: Brad Wilson, President Auburn Rotary Club (left) and Henry Kinnucan, PhD, Alumni Professor in the College of Agriculture (right)...

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Elizabeth Palmarozzi, Dean of VIA College of Osteopathic Medicine

Elizabeth Palmarozzi, Dean of VIA College of Osteopathic Medicine

Posted December 09, 2015

Elizabeth Palmarozzi, DO, FACOFP, Dean of the Via College of Osteopathic Medicine hosted the Auburn Rotary Club for a tour of the medical school on December 9, 2015...

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Auburn Public Safety Officer of the Year - 2015

Auburn Public Safety Officer of the Year - 2015

Posted September 23, 2015

The Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama awarded the Public Safety Officer of the Year to Lt. John Benefield of the Auburn Fire Division at its September 23, 2015 meeting...

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Rotary Disctrict Governor Michael Chambers

Rotary Disctrict Governor Michael Chambers

Posted September 17, 2015

Rotary District Governor Michael Chambers (pictured right) spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama on Wednesday, September 16, 2015...

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Ted Wilson and Arnold Umbach on Little League World Series

Ted Wilson and Arnold Umbach on Little League World Series

Posted September 03, 2015

Ted Wilson and Arnold Umbach shared special memories of their trip to the Little League World Series in 1955 and the history of youth baseball in the Auburn area with the Rotary Club of Auburn Alabama on September 2, 2015...

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Rotary Club of Auburn Announces Citizen of the Year: Dr. Mary Burkhart

Rotary Club of Auburn Announces Citizen of the Year: Dr. Mary Burkhart

Posted August 14, 2015

The Rotary Club of Auburn, AL recognized the 2015 Citizen of the Year at its weekly meeting on August 12, 2015 at the Saugahatchee Country Club...

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Bill Cameron, Host of The Drive, Speaks to Auburn Rotary Club

Bill Cameron, Host of The Drive, Speaks to Auburn Rotary Club

Posted August 07, 2015

Bill Cameron (pictured left) host of “The Drive” radio show spoke to the Rotary Club of Auburn, Alabama on Auburn 5, 2015...

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Auburn University Gymnastics Coach Jeff Graba

Auburn University Gymnastics Coach Jeff Graba

Posted July 29, 2015

Jeff Graba, Auburn University Gymnastics Coach (pictured left), shared information on the AU gymnastics program at the regular meeting of the Auburn Rotary Club on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at the Saugahatchee Country Club...

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Richard Guthrie, PhD speaks to Auburn Rotary Club on Trends in Local Farming

Richard Guthrie, PhD speaks to Auburn Rotary Club on Trends in Local Farming

Posted July 16, 2015

Richard Guthrie, Phd, Dean Emeritus of the Auburn University College of Agriculture and Director of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, described trends in local farming at the weekly meeting of the Auburn Rotary Club on Wednesday, July 15, 2015...

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Boy Scout Troop 50 Makes Annual Report

Boy Scout Troop 50 Makes Annual Report

Posted July 08, 2015

Scouts and leaders from Boy Scout Troop 50, chartered by the Auburn Rotary Club, provided Rotarians with an annual update on the troop’s activities and success...

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Auburn Rotary Club Awards 15 Community Grants

Auburn Rotary Club Awards 15 Community Grants

Posted July 02, 2015

The Rotary Club of Auburn Alabama? awarded 15 Community Needs Grants totaling $33,985 to 15 local community organizations to further their respective missions on July 1, 2015...

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Auburn Rotary Club Passes Gavel to New Club President

Auburn Rotary Club Passes Gavel to New Club President

Posted June 24, 2015

Auburn Rotary Club transitioned to a new leader on June 24, 2015 during the annual meeting. Brad Wilson, Vice President (left) accepted the passing of the gavel from Kathy Powell, President (right)...

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Kyle Sandler of The Round House

Kyle Sandler of The Round House

Posted June 03, 2015

Kyle Sandler, CEO, Conductor, and Founder of The Round House spoke to Auburn Rotarians on June 3, 2015. Sandler described his career journey and shared information on his current entrepreneurial work at the Round House...

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 Jeff Ramsey on Toomer's Corner Renovation

Jeff Ramsey on Toomer's Corner Renovation

Posted May 28, 2015

Jeff Ramsey, P.E., Auburn City Engineer and Director of Public Works, spoke to Auburn Rotarians on May 27, 2015 detailing the plans and progress for the Toomer’s Corner Renovation Project...

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Auburn High School Football Coach, Adam Winegarden

Auburn High School Football Coach, Adam Winegarden

Posted May 20, 2015

Adam Winegarden, new Auburn High School Football Coach, spoke to Auburn Rotarians on May 20, 2015. Coach Winegarden shared his plans for the football program and specifically outlined helping athletes develop as students, athletes, and good citizens...

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Auburn Rotary Club recognizes Auburn City School's Teacher of the Year

Auburn Rotary Club recognizes Auburn City School's Teacher of the Year

Posted April 24, 2015

On April 15, 2015, Auburn Rotary Club recognized the Auburn City School’s 2014-15 Teacher of Year recipients from the Secondary Schools and the Elementary Schools...

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Lee County Humane Society

Lee County Humane Society

Posted April 02, 2015

The Lee County Humane Society gave a presentation to the Auburn Rotary Club at Kiesel Park on April 1, 2015...

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Auburn City Schools New Highschool

Auburn City Schools New Highschool

Posted March 18, 2015

On March 18, 2015, Dr. Karen Delano, Superintendent of the Auburn City Schools, gave a presentation on the proposed new high school to the Auburn Rotary Club...

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Our House board members speak to Auburn Rotary Club

Our House board members speak to Auburn Rotary Club

Posted March 11, 2015

Rene Richard, Director and Ellyn Hix, Board Member shared about Our House a ministry of By Our Love at the March 11, 2015 Auburn Rotary Club meeting...

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Mark Murphy speaks to Auburn Rotary Club

Mark Murphy speaks to Auburn Rotary Club

Posted March 04, 2015

Mark Murphy, Inside the Auburn Tigers, gave an update on the incoming Auburn University football recruits of 2015 to Auburn Rotarians on the March 4, 2015...

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John McMillan, Commissioner of Agriculture and Industry Speaks to Auburn Rotary Club

John McMillan, Commissioner of Agriculture and Industry Speaks to Auburn Rotary Club

Posted February 27, 2015

On February 25, 2015, John McMillan, Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industry gave an update on issues facing the state to the Rotary Club of Auburn...

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Dr. Joe Molnar speaks to Rotarians on agricultural development in Haiti

Dr. Joe Molnar speaks to Rotarians on agricultural development in Haiti

Posted February 06, 2015

On February 4, 2015, Joe Molnar, PhD spoke to Auburn Rotarians on Agricultural Development in Haiti. Pictured are: Kathy Powell, Auburn Rotary Club President (left) and Joe Molnar, PhD (right)...

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Dr. Timothy Boosinger presents the Auburn University 2013-2018 Strategic Plan

Dr. Timothy Boosinger presents the Auburn University 2013-2018 Strategic Plan

Posted January 14, 2015

On January 14, 2015, The Auburn Rotary Club hosted Dr. Timothy Boosinger, Auburn University Provost. Dr. Boosinger provided Auburn Rotarians the first year progress report on the 2013-2018 Auburn University Strategic Plan...

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EAWIN hosting Career Discovery Expo for Region 8 eighth graders

EAWIN hosting Career Discovery Expo for Region 8 eighth graders

Posted January 13, 2015

Alfred Davis, Director of East Alabama Workforce Investment Network (EAWIN) spoke to Auburn Rotary club on January 7, 2015 at the Saugahatchee Country Club...

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Updates on AUPD with Chief Paul Register

Updates on AUPD with Chief Paul Register

Posted December 08, 2014

On December 3, 2014, Auburn Police Chief Paul Register gave an update on the Auburn Police Department’s work in the community and at the university...

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Dr. Stewart Schneller Presents an Overview of Ebola

Dr. Stewart Schneller Presents an Overview of Ebola

Posted November 11, 2014

On November 5, 2014, Dr. Stewart Schneller presented his research on Ebola to Auburn Rotarians. During his presentation, he gave an overview of the virus and then shared information on the current treatments and upcoming drugs being designed to combat it...

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Chuck Sykes Presents Challenges for Alabama's Natural Wildlife Resources

Chuck Sykes Presents Challenges for Alabama's Natural Wildlife Resources

Posted October 31, 2014

Chuck Sykes, Director of the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club on October 29, 2014...

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Rotary Welcomes Wrestling Coach of the Year Nick Tucker

Rotary Welcomes Wrestling Coach of the Year Nick Tucker

Posted October 23, 2014

Auburn High School wrestling coach, Nick Tucker, shared his vision for the sport during his presentation to the Auburn Rotary Club on Wednesday, October 22, 2014...

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Dr. Michael Irwin Presets Causes, Effects, and Treatments of Sleep Apnea

Dr. Michael Irwin Presets Causes, Effects, and Treatments of Sleep Apnea

Posted September 02, 2014

The Auburn Rotary Club hosted Dr. Michael Irwin on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at the Saugahatchee Country Club...

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District Governor Linda Mong Presents "Light Up Rotary", the 2014 Rotary Theme

District Governor Linda Mong Presents "Light Up Rotary", the 2014 Rotary Theme

Posted August 25, 2014

The Auburn Rotary Club hosted District Governor Linda Mong on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. District Governor Mong received a standing ovation from the club and presented her reasons for being a Rotarian...

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Rotary Welcomes Edward Loewenstein of Auburn University's School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences

Rotary Welcomes Edward Loewenstein of Auburn University's School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences

Posted August 18, 2014

On August 13, 2014, Edward Loewenstein, PhD Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences (pictured right) provided an interesting presentation on selecting appropriate trees for the environment entitled, “Why it might not be a good idea to plant a willow tree over your septic tank drain field “...

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Rotarian Lisa Ditchkoff Shares Stories of Hope

Rotarian Lisa Ditchkoff Shares Stories of Hope

Posted August 07, 2014

On August 6, 2014, Auburn Rotarian Lisa Ditchkoff, owner of the Event Center Downtown, shared moving stories of hope drawn from her life and book entitled, The Girl with the Caterpillar Eyebrows: Survival...

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Hal Smith: Backyard Bird Feeding and Bird Watching

Hal Smith: Backyard Bird Feeding and Bird Watching

Posted July 18, 2014

New member Hal Smith (left), owner of Auburn Wild Birds Unlimited (https://auburn.wbu.com/), recently spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club offering information and tips for attracting birds to your backyard...

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Rotary Presents $35,000 to Local Community Organizations

Rotary Presents $35,000 to Local Community Organizations

Posted July 17, 2014

On July 9, the Rotary Club of Auburn Alabama presented $35,000 in annual community grants to local, community-based organizations meeting critical medical, youth development, hunger relief, and educational needs of our friends and neighbors...

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Auburn Rotary Club Installs New Officers for 2014-2015

Auburn Rotary Club Installs New Officers for 2014-2015

Posted July 01, 2014

At the Auburn Rotary Club's June 25 meeting, the club installed new officers for the 2014-15 club year, which begins July 1...

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Rotary Hosts Best-Selling Author Ronda Rich

Rotary Hosts Best-Selling Author Ronda Rich

Posted June 23, 2014

The Auburn Rotary Club recently hosted Ronda Rich, best-selling author, syndicated columnist, and former award-winning sports writer who first exploded on the national stage more than a decade ago with the wildly successful What Southern Women Know (That Every Woman Should), a book now in its 33rd printing...

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Dr. Lee Warren: Faith and Family during the Iraq War

Dr. Lee Warren: Faith and Family during the Iraq War

Posted June 23, 2014

Iraq War veteran and Auburn neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren (right) recently shared with the Auburn Rotary Club his perspectives of wartime military service and how his faith and family sustained him both during and after his service...

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Auburn University Athletics Branches to Social Media

Auburn University Athletics Branches to Social Media

Posted May 20, 2014

Cassie Arner (left), Auburn University Athletics’ assistant athletics director for public relations, recently spoke with the Auburn Rotary Club about efforts to reach out to and engage Auburn University Athletics fans through the department’s public relations efforts...

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Rotary and ACS Honor Teachers of the Year

Rotary and ACS Honor Teachers of the Year

Posted May 20, 2014

The Auburn Rotary Club, in conjunction with Auburn City Schools administrators and school board members, honored at the club's May 14 meeting the system's top elementary and secondary teachers of the year...

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Rotary Welcomes Author of “The Unlikeliest Auburn Tiger”, Lewis Colbert

Rotary Welcomes Author of “The Unlikeliest Auburn Tiger”, Lewis Colbert

Posted May 20, 2014

The Auburn Rotary Club welcomed to its May 7 meeting Lewis Colbert, a 1988 Auburn University graduate who overcame being born with a club foot to eventually becoming a first-team All-American punter who still holds several Auburn records for career punts and yardage...

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Auburn University's Rural Studio - Impacting West Alabama

Auburn University's Rural Studio - Impacting West Alabama

Posted April 07, 2014

Cameron Acheson, outreach instructor for Auburn University's Rural Studio, spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club about the program's impact in West Alabama's Black Belt region...

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College of Agriculture Agronomy and Soils - Dr. Beth Guertal

College of Agriculture Agronomy and Soils - Dr. Beth Guertal

Posted April 07, 2014

Dr. Beth Guertal, an alumni professor in the Auburn University College of Agriculture's Agronomy and Soils Department, shared with Auburn Rotarians some helpful tips for taking care of your lawn, including the best grasses for our region and the best times of the year to fertilize...

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New Members: Chris Booher and Jackie Paleologos

New Members: Chris Booher and Jackie Paleologos

Posted March 17, 2014

At the Auburn Rotary Club’s March 5 meeting, the club became better acquainted with two of its newest members – Chris Booher (left), vice president for First Advantage, a background screening and employment security company; and Jackie Paleologos (center), a retired nursing professional – as part of the club’s ongoing “new member talks” series...

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Auburn Public Library's Expansion From Traditional Services

Auburn Public Library's Expansion From Traditional Services

Posted March 17, 2014

Auburn Rotarian and Auburn Public Library Director Chris Warren (right) recently shared with fellow Auburn Rotary Club members about the library’s various services...

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Auburn University's Athletics Department's Student-Athlete Support Services

Auburn University's Athletics Department's Student-Athlete Support Services

Posted December 05, 2013

Dr. Gary Waters (center), senior associate athletics director for academic services, spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club on academic programs designed to support Auburn University’s student-athletes...

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Touring the GE Aviation Manufacturing Plant in Auburn

Touring the GE Aviation Manufacturing Plant in Auburn

Posted December 05, 2013

As part of its international emphasis on vocational awareness, the Auburn Rotary Club recently toured the new GE Aviation manufacturing plant, which opened in Auburn Technology Park West this past April...

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Dr. Jennifer Adams, Director of Auburn University's School of Communication and Journalism

Dr. Jennifer Adams, Director of Auburn University's School of Communication and Journalism

Posted December 05, 2013

Dr. Jennifer Adams spoke to Auburn Rotarians about recent activities and academic efforts in Auburn University’s School of Communication and Journalism, where she serves as the school’s director...

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Auburn City Schools Population Growth

Auburn City Schools Population Growth

Posted September 19, 2013

Auburn City Schools Superintendent Dr. Karen DeLano (right center) led a discussion of population growth and other factors affecting the school system’s need to construct a new high school and realign grade distribution at its other secondary schools...

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Auburn High School Interact Club

Auburn High School Interact Club

Posted September 12, 2013

Representatives of the Auburn High School Interact Club visited with Auburn Rotarians during its Sept...

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Coach Clint Myers talks Auburn University Softball

Coach Clint Myers talks Auburn University Softball

Posted September 06, 2013

Auburn University Softball Head Coach Clint Myers (center) outlined his plans for the university’s softball program as its newly hired coach...

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Dr. Jim Armstrong on Snake Identification and Control

Dr. Jim Armstrong on Snake Identification and Control

Posted August 14, 2013

At the Auburn Rotary Club's August 14 meeting, Dr. Jim Armstrong with the Auburn University Extension program spoke on Snake Identification and Control...

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Auburn Rotary Club Community Grants Program

Auburn Rotary Club Community Grants Program

Posted August 13, 2013

The Auburn Rotary Club distributed more than $25,000 in community grants awards to eight Lee County-based nonprofit organizations...

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Auburn University Fisheries

Auburn University Fisheries

Posted July 29, 2013

Auburn Rotary Club took an industry visit to the Auburn University Fisheries unit on North College Street on July 24, 2013...

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World War II Veteran Joe Haley

World War II Veteran Joe Haley

Posted July 10, 2013

On July 10, Bill Hutto hosted Jim Dozier and Joe Haley. Jim Dozier shared experiences of World War II veteran Joe Haley and honored him by sharing with Rotarians the journey that Haley experienced during his service as a pilot in the army during World War II...

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Jim McLaughlin New Auburn Rotary Club President

Jim McLaughlin New Auburn Rotary Club President

Posted June 28, 2013

The Auburn Rotary Club recently installed Auburn Municipal Judge Jim McLaughlin (right) as its 2013-14 club president...

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2013 Citizen of the Year

2013 Citizen of the Year

Posted June 28, 2013

On June 19, Rotary presented the award for Citizen of the Year. Known to many locally as the man who sells blueberries to benefit Habitat for Humanity, Mike Kosolapoff is now also known as the Auburn Rotary Club’s 2013 Citizen of the Year...

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Exercise as Medicine with Dr. Heidi Kluess

Exercise as Medicine with Dr. Heidi Kluess

Posted June 12, 2013

On June 12, Dr. Heidi Kluess visted Rotary to discuss the importance of exercise in our daily routine. She stressed the importance of even a small amount of exercise per week for good health and fitness as well as disease reduction and prevention...

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The Growing Problem of Wild Pigs in Alabama with Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff

The Growing Problem of Wild Pigs in Alabama with Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff

Posted June 12, 2013

On June 5, Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff visted Rotary to discuss the wild hog problem in Alabama. The research is focused on species-specific contraceptives successfully controlling the population, as hunting and trapping does not seem to hold the answer...

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Auburn City Schools Teachers of the Year

Auburn City Schools Teachers of the Year

Posted April 29, 2013

The Auburn Rotary Club recently helped Auburn City Schools celebrate the naming of its system-level elementary and secondary teachers of the year: Amber DeBlanc (second from left), a special education teacher at Richland Elementary School; and Matt York (third from left), a social sciences teacher at Auburn High School...

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Child Advocacy Center of East Alabama

Child Advocacy Center of East Alabama

Posted April 29, 2013

The Auburn Rotary Club hosted on April 10 Cleone Brock (far left), executive director of the Child Advocacy Center of East Alabama...

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Auburn-Opelika Air Show

Auburn-Opelika Air Show

Posted April 29, 2013

The Auburn Rotary Club recently heard from Beth Witten (third from left) and Jim Cook (second from left) about the upcoming Auburn-Opelika Air Show -- the first of its kind in the area since 1984...

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Auburn University Head Baseball Coach, John Pawlowski

Auburn University Head Baseball Coach, John Pawlowski

Posted April 01, 2013

Auburn University Head Baseball Coach John Pawlowski's previewed the start of regular conference play for the current baseball season...

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Alabama's Office of School Readiness Director, Jan Hume

Alabama's Office of School Readiness Director, Jan Hume

Posted April 01, 2013

The Auburn Rotary Club recently hosted Jan Hume (center), director of Alabama’s Office of School Readiness...

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Boy Scout Troop 50

Boy Scout Troop 50

Posted April 01, 2013

The Auburn Rotary Club recently received a state-of-the-troop report from Boy Scout Troop 50, which it sponsors...

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Lee County Human Society Executive Director, Bobbi Yeo

Lee County Human Society Executive Director, Bobbi Yeo

Posted April 01, 2013

The Auburn Rotary Club recently hosted Bobbi Yeo (center), who recently joined the staff of the Lee County Human Society as its executive director...

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Camp ASCCA's Director of Community Relations, Allison Weatherbee

Camp ASCCA's Director of Community Relations, Allison Weatherbee

Posted February 25, 2013

The Auburn Rotary Club recently hosted Allison Weatherbee (center), who in addition to sharing about Camp ASCCA as its director of community relations, shared her personal story as a Camp ASCCA camper and someone born without arms or legs...

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Auburn University's Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies

Auburn University's Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies

Posted February 25, 2013

Sidney James Nakhjavan (right), the Drummond Thorne Stukes executive director for Auburn University’s Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies and Women’s Philanthropy Board, spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club about the center’s program offerings and efforts...

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Rotary Welcomes New Member, Dr. Vini Nathan

Rotary Welcomes New Member, Dr. Vini Nathan

Posted February 25, 2013

The Auburn Rotary Club recently inducted as its newest member, Dr. Vini Nathan, dean of Auburn University's College of Architecture, Design and Construction...

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Local Author Chad Gibbs on his book 'Love Thy Rival'

Local Author Chad Gibbs on his book 'Love Thy Rival'

Posted February 25, 2013

Local author Chad Gibbs visited with the Auburn Rotary Club about his recent book, Love Thy Rival. A follow up to his first book, God and Football: Faith and Fanaticism in the SEC, Love Thy Rival explores the most intense rivalry games in sports and observes the darker side of fan culture – from the cross-country culture war of Lakers vs...

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Food Bank Donation

Food Bank Donation

Posted November 20, 2012

The Auburn Rotary Club recently collected money from their weekly meetings and distributed proceeds to the Food Bank of East Alabama director Martha Henk on November 20, 2012...

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Marilyn Laufer on Art Interrupted

Marilyn Laufer on Art Interrupted

Posted November 07, 2012

Marilyn Laufer spoke about the Jule Collins Smith Museum's new exhibit - Art Interrupted. She explained the historical significance of the paintings on display in the exhibit...

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Chance Corbett on Auburn University's Active Shooter Response Training

Chance Corbett on Auburn University's Active Shooter Response Training

Posted October 17, 2012

Chance Corbett (center), associate director of emergency management in Auburn University's Department of Public Safety and Security, spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club about the university's recent active shooter response training exercise...

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Lee County Revenue Commissioner Oline Price

Lee County Revenue Commissioner Oline Price

Posted October 10, 2012

The Auburn Rotary Club welcomed Oline Price (center), Lee County Revenue Commissioner, who spoke to club members about issues and current legislation actions surrounding the possibility of property tax exemption for those who are retired and/or disabled...

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Ben Finley on the April 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Platform Explosion

Ben Finley on the April 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Platform Explosion

Posted October 03, 2012

Ben Finley of The Finley Firm in Columbus, Ga., spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club about his firm's representation of several non-costal Alabama business owners whose businesses may qualify for compensation resulting from the April 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon oil platform explosion...

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Joanna Holt on Village Friends Village Values

Joanna Holt on Village Friends Village Values

Posted October 03, 2012

Auburn is known as "the loveliest village on The Plains," and Joanna Hoit (far right), president of Village Friends Village Values, reinforced that concept when speaking to the Auburn Rotary Club about the new community organization she and others are establishing in the area...

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Lee County District Attorney Robbie Treese

Lee County District Attorney Robbie Treese

Posted October 02, 2012

Lee County District Attorney and Auburn Rotarian Robbie Treese (center) shared with fellow Rotarians current trends affecting prosecutor's offices throughout Alabama...

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Dangers of Texting and Driving with Ty Fondren, AT&T

Dangers of Texting and Driving with Ty Fondren, AT&T

Posted October 02, 2012

AT&T Regional Director Ty Fondren (right) discussed the company's "It Can Wait" anti-texting and driving campaign with members of the Auburn Rotary Club...

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Emily Muehlenfeld, Rotary Public Safety Employee of the Year

Emily Muehlenfeld, Rotary Public Safety Employee of the Year

Posted October 02, 2012

In keeping with Rotary International's focus on community service, vocational service and ethical behavior, the Auburn Rotary Club each year presents the Rotary Public Safety Employee of the Year Award to a deserving member of the department's staff...

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Jody Fuller on Veteran's Needs Awareness

Jody Fuller on Veteran's Needs Awareness

Posted October 02, 2012

Jody Fuller, comedian and veteran, provided an entertaining program using comedy to increase awareness of veteran's needs...

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Camille Barkley and Jim Jackson on 30-second NCAA Commercial

Camille Barkley and Jim Jackson on 30-second NCAA Commercial

Posted October 02, 2012

In August, the Auburn Rotary Club welcomed representatives of Auburn University’s Office of Communications and Marketing, who shared the evolution of the university’s 30-second NCAA commercial aired during television broadcasts of Auburn football games...

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Inside the Auburn Tigers' Mark Murphy

Inside the Auburn Tigers' Mark Murphy

Posted July 27, 2012

The Auburn Rotary Club readied for the upcoming collegiate football season with Inside the Auburn Tigers' Mark Murphy (center)...

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Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau on Marketing and Supporting Area Tourism

Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau on Marketing and Supporting Area Tourism

Posted July 27, 2012

Area tourism was the focus of the July 18 Auburn Rotary Club meeting as Rotarian and Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau president John Wild (right), joined by Robyn Bridges (left), the bureau's public relations and communications director, spoke to the club about recent efforts to market and support area tourism...

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Professor Bill Brawner on Wire Road Campus and Facilities

Professor Bill Brawner on Wire Road Campus and Facilities

Posted July 27, 2012

On May 16, the club hosted Ware Distinguished Professor Bill Brawner (right) of Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine, who spoke to the club on the expansion at and improvements being made to the college's Wire Road campus and facilities...

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Martee Moseley New Auburn Rotary Club President

Martee Moseley New Auburn Rotary Club President

Posted July 27, 2012

The Auburn Rotary Club recent installed Martee Moseley (left) as its 2012-13 club president. A Rotarian since 2005, Moseley is vice president of community banking with Regions Bank...

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Katherine Eugenia Malone-France on National Treasures Program

Katherine Eugenia Malone-France on National Treasures Program

Posted June 26, 2012

The club's June 13 meeting featured Katherine Eugenia Malone-France, director of outreach, education and support for Washington, D...

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Dr. Barry Fleming on Opelika Wood Duck Preserve and Siddique Nature Park

Dr. Barry Fleming on Opelika Wood Duck Preserve and Siddique Nature Park

Posted June 26, 2012

Dr. Barry Fleming, for the Auburn College of Liberal Arts, addressed the Auburn Rotary Club about the new Opelika Wood Duck Preserve and Siddique Nature Park...

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Dr. Harold Zallen receives Paul Harris Fellow pin

Dr. Harold Zallen receives Paul Harris Fellow pin

Posted May 30, 2012

At the club’s May 9 meeting, long-time Rotarian Dr. Harold Zallen was presented his +5 multiple Paul Harris Fellow pin, recognizing his contributions in support of the Rotary Foundation...

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Shawn Asmuth on Auburn Rotary Club

Shawn Asmuth on Auburn Rotary Club

Posted May 23, 2012

Auburn Rotarian and Assistant Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator Shawn Asmuth shared with the club what she called a “hodgepodge” of Rotary topics, but all underscoring the importance of and means to fulfill Rotary International’s aim to place “service above self...

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Dr. Bill Hardgrave on Auburn University's College of Business

Dr. Bill Hardgrave on Auburn University's College of Business

Posted May 23, 2012

Dr. Bill Hardgrave, Dean and Wells Fargo professor in Auburn University’s College of Business, spoke to the club on matters involving the college and observations since joining the college as dean in August 2010...

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Dan Emmett on his book

Dan Emmett on his book

Posted May 23, 2012

Dan Emmett visited with Auburn Rotarians about his tenure with the U.S. Secret Service, which he chronicled in his book Within Arm’s Length: The Extraordinary Life and Career of a Special Agent in the United State Secret Service...

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"Mulch Madness" at Hickory Dickory Park

"Mulch Madness" at Hickory Dickory Park

Posted May 23, 2012

Members and friends of the Auburn Rotary Club got an early start on Saturday, May 19 for its annual “Mulch Madness” workday at Auburn’s Hickory Dickory Park...

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The Rotary Foundation's Portuguese Group Study Exchange Team

The Rotary Foundation's Portuguese Group Study Exchange Team

Posted May 23, 2012

All three local Rotary Clubs – Auburn, Opelika and Lee County Sunrise – were part of hosting the final leg of the five-person Portuguese Group Study Exchange team’s visit to south Alabama...

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Meteorologist Karl Harker

Meteorologist Karl Harker

Posted May 23, 2012

Karl Harker spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club about his job as a meteorologist with the AWIS Weather Service...

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Teachers of the Year Brian Wynn and Bo Morrissey

Teachers of the Year Brian Wynn and Bo Morrissey

Posted April 19, 2012

Auburn Rotary President David Reaves is seen here presenting the two Teachers of the Year their award of $500 at the weekly Auburn Rotary Club Meeting...

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Keisel Park Volunteer Garden Tour

Keisel Park Volunteer Garden Tour

Posted April 02, 2012

Auburn Rotary Club hosts luncheon at Keisel Park for the Volunteer Garden Tour. Rotarians met in the outside pavilion and enjoyed a tour of the grounds and amenities offered at Keisel Park...

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Auburn Rotary Club Sweetheart Dinner

Auburn Rotary Club Sweetheart Dinner

Posted April 02, 2012

Auburn Rotary Club celebrated Valentine’s Day with their annual Sweetheart Dinner held on 2/14/2012. The dinner was held at The Event Center in Downtown Opelika and contained an evening of fun, food, and live music...

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Auburn Softball Head Coach, Tina Deese

Auburn Softball Head Coach, Tina Deese

Posted March 01, 2012

Now in her 15th season as Auburn's head softball coach, Tina Deese updated the Auburn Rotary Club on the team, which is currently undefeated...

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Brooke Bailey, East Alabama Medical Center's Infectious Control Manager

Brooke Bailey, East Alabama Medical Center's Infectious Control Manager

Posted February 17, 2012

The Auburn Rotary Club welcomed Brooke Bailey, East Alabama Medical Center's infectious control manager, who shared with the club the hospital's efforts to minimize and mitigate the rise of infections that could result during a patient's hospital stay...

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Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar Lauren Hayes

Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar Lauren Hayes

Posted February 17, 2012

The Auburn Rotary Club heard a present from recent Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar Lauren Hayes, who attended Cambridge University for graduate school using Rotary scholarship funds...

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Micah Melnick from the BigHouse Foundation

Micah Melnick from the BigHouse Foundation

Posted February 17, 2012

Micah Melnick of the BigHouse Foundation spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club regarding its non-profit work designed to meet the needs and improve the quality of life for children in foster care...

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Valentine's Sweetheart Dinner

Valentine's Sweetheart Dinner

Posted February 09, 2012

The Auburn Rotary Club will be having its annual Valentine's Day Sweetheart Dinner on February 14 from 6pm to 9pm at the Event Center Downtown in Opelika...

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Charlie Duggan on City of Auburn

Charlie Duggan on City of Auburn

Posted January 23, 2012

City Manager Charlie Duggan (right) updated Auburn Rotarians on matters relating to the City of Auburn, and on proposed projects to be funded by the five-mill property tax fund, which will be considered by Auburn voters on Jan...

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Auburn University Baseball Coach John Pawlowski

Auburn University Baseball Coach John Pawlowski

Posted January 17, 2012

Auburn University Baseball Coach John Pawlowski (second from left), now in his fourth coaching season at Auburn, previewed the team's 2012 schedule for the Auburn Rotary Club...

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Rich McGlynn on Intercollegiate Athletics and Compliance Issues

Rich McGlynn on Intercollegiate Athletics and Compliance Issues

Posted January 05, 2012

Auburn University Senior Associate Athletic Director Rich McGlynn (right) addressed the Auburn Rotary Club on the topic of intercollegiate athletics and compliance issues related to the athletes and individual sports...

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Jennifer Foster on Political Landscape 2012

Jennifer Foster on Political Landscape 2012

Posted January 05, 2012

Jennifer Foster, a political columnist with The Opelika-Auburn News, recently spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club on the political landscape for 2012...

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Rob Wellbaum on Auburn University Foundation

Rob Wellbaum on Auburn University Foundation

Posted December 19, 2011

Rob Wellbaum, CFRE (left), Auburn University's interim vice president for development, spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club about the university's fundraising priorities, and the evolution of the Auburn University Foundation, campaigns and development operations...

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Rotary Foundation with Shawn Asmuth

Rotary Foundation with Shawn Asmuth

Posted December 15, 2011

Auburn Rotarians Shawn Asmuth (center) and Walker Jackson (left) spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club about the philanthropic programs of the Rotary Foundation...

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Industry Day at East Alabama Shredding

Industry Day at East Alabama Shredding

Posted November 09, 2011

On November 9, 2011, the Auburn Rotary club met at East Alabama Shredding and Security's Auburn facility and learned about their business's day to day operations...

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Chris Brandt

Chris Brandt

Posted November 09, 2011

Auburn High School co-head basketball coach Chris Brandt (right) spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club about its upcoming basketball season, and Brandt’s own experience playing basketball for Auburn High School, Auburn University and internationally...

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State Senator Tom Whatley

State Senator Tom Whatley

Posted November 09, 2011

State Senator Tom Whatley spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club on actions and matters relating to the most recent state legislative session and issues currently facing our senate district...

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Greg Parsons on Auburn University Campus Evolution

Greg Parsons on Auburn University Campus Evolution

Posted October 14, 2011

On October 12, 2011, Auburn University architect Greg Parsons spoke to the club on the evolution of campus. He compared very early images and plans of campus to modern day developments and discussed the overall design plan of the University...

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Local Rotarians Participate in Fall Festival

Local Rotarians Participate in Fall Festival

Posted October 07, 2011

On September 27, Auburn Rotarians particpated in the annual Fall Festival sponsored by Auburn City Schools and the PTA...

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Sonny Smith speaks to Rotary

Sonny Smith speaks to Rotary

Posted October 07, 2011

Former Auburn University men’s basketball coach Sonny Smith (center) spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club about his experiences as head coach from 1978 to 1989...

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Dr. Johnny Green on the Veterans and Transfer Students Resource Center

Dr. Johnny Green on the Veterans and Transfer Students Resource Center

Posted September 29, 2011

Dr. Johnny Green, former Auburn University Dean of Students, spoke to Rotary about his current role as director of the University's Veterans and Transfer Students Resource Center...

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Dr. Fred Kam on new healthcare legislation

Dr. Fred Kam on new healthcare legislation

Posted September 23, 2011

Dr. Fred Kam (right), a board-certified internist and medical director of the Auburn University Medical Clinic, recently spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club regarding new federal healthcare legislation...

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Dr. Ed Richardson on Public Education

Dr. Ed Richardson on Public Education

Posted September 15, 2011

On 9/14/2011, Dr. Ed Richardson, former President of Auburn University, former Auburn’s city schools superintendent, and former State of Alabama school superintendent, spoke to the club about the importance of public education...

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Current Economics with Eugene Stanaland

Current Economics with Eugene Stanaland

Posted August 24, 2011

Economist Dr. Eugene Stanaland addressed the Auburn Rotary Club on the recent Economic upheaval in the United States and abroad...

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Insights into the link between Animal Abuse and Human Violence

Insights into the link between Animal Abuse and Human Violence

Posted August 17, 2011

Dr. Caroline Schaffer, a veterinarian and assistant professor at Tuskegee University’s School of Veterinary Medicine, spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club on the relationship between animals violence and human violence, and the rising concern of animal cruelty throughout the United States...

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Rotary Scholar Sarah Hamilton

Rotary Scholar Sarah Hamilton

Posted August 10, 2011

Sarah Hamilton, who participated in the Rotary Scholar program, shared with the Auburn Rotary Club about her cultural immersion experiences in Ecuador as part of the program...

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Phil Williams on Rotary International

Phil Williams on Rotary International

Posted August 03, 2011

Dr. Phil Williams, a retired brigadier general and current member of the Greater Huntsville Rotary Club, spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club about the Rotary Foundation...

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District 6880 Governor Tom Mann

District 6880 Governor Tom Mann

Posted July 27, 2011

Tom Mann , district governor of Rotary District 6880, made his inaugural visit with the Auburn Rotary Club...

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Jim McDonald on Tiger Fit Lab

Jim McDonald on Tiger Fit Lab

Posted July 20, 2011

Jim McDonald spoke to the Auburn Rotary Club about Auburn University’s TigerFit program, a service of the Department of Kinesiology in the Auburn University College of Education...

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Randall Clark, PhD  presented a session on Designer Drugs to the Auburn Rotary Club

Randall Clark, PhD presented a session on Designer Drugs to the Auburn Rotary Club

Posted July 22, 2015

Dr. Randall Clark, Professor and Graduate Program Officer, Department of Drug Discovery and Development in the Harrison School of Pharmacy (right), presented a session on Designer Drugs at the weekly meeting of the Auburn Rotary Club...

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Rotary Community Grants

Since 2013, the Auburn Rotary Club has awarded over $260,000 in grants back to the community.

Find out about that program.

The Auburn, Alabama Rotary Club meets each Wednesday at noon in the banquet room of the Saugahatchee Country Club:

3800 Bent Creek Rd
Opelika, AL 36804
Phone: 334-749-3441

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