Weekly Programs 2011-2012 Programs 2010-2011
June 23, 2011
Rotary Assistant District Governor, Dennis C. Jordan, presented a program
detailing the many memorable events and influences he has experienced as
a Rotarian. President Butch Blanchard presented Denny with an award for
his outstanding services to the Whiteville Rotary Club.
Dennis C. Jordan - Butch Blanchard
June 16, 2011
Beth Brown, Community Outreach Coordinator / Healthy Carolinians Director
with Columbus Regional Healthcare System, spoke about Columbus County
Healthy Carolinians program.
June 9, 2011
The Rotary Club held its annual Awards Night
See larger photo with recipients' information - Click here
June 2, 2011
Rotarian Terry Mann, Whiteville Mayor, presented a program about how
potential legislative changes would affect city goverment.
May 26, 2011
Harold and Carol Shuman spoke about the Columbus County Farmers Market,
and about the activities and events planned this year.
May 19, 2011
Family Covered Dish dinner.
May 12, 2011
Harry Warren updated the club about the progress of saving the NC Forestry Museum from closing.
May 5, 2011
Kenwood Royal presented statistical information about school populations in Columbus County, and on federal programs in our local schools.
April 28, 2011
Former State Auditor Leslie W. Merritt, Jr., CPA spoke about the organization, Foundation for Ethics in Public Service, Inc. -- www.ReportPublicCorruption.org
April 21, 2011
Whiteville Fire Department's Michael Stanley updated the club on the fire department and fire protection for our community.
April 14, 2011
The Rotary Club held a Family Night with spouses and friends.
April 7, 2011
Rotary met at Wildlife Action, Whiteville, NC. Chase Hooks and Allison Shuping, President spoke of Wildlife Action plans and upcoming events. Chase guided Rotarians around the grounds of the NC Headquarters and Helms Nature Preserve.
March 31, 2011
Brian Garrett, Rotary District 7730 Governor designee spoke to the club about future changes in Rotary Foundation and Rotary International.
March 24, 2011
Rotarian Alan Thompson, CPA presented an update on the new IRS tax laws.
March 17, 2011
Rotarian Justin Smith introduced Dr. Gary Lanier, Director of the Columbus County Economic Development Commission.
Justin Smith
Dr. Gary Lanier
March 10, 2011
2011 Rotary International Group Study Exchange participants from Uruguay presented their program about their home country.
Gonzalo Simone, Jimena Rodriguez, Sebastian Vazquez
Javier Sellanes, Patricia Costa
March 3, 2011
Janice Young from the Whiteville Chamber of Commerce presented a program about upcoming events the Chamber is promoting.
February 24, 2011
Bob McCall from Progress Energy presented a program about various ways his company produces energy for its customers, and future power plant plans.
February 17, 2011
ROTARY PARTNERS NIGHT SLIDE SHOW - CLICK HERE
February 10, 2011
RYLA attendees Meg Garner and Kaylen Cutler spoke about the RYLA conference. They were sponsored by the Whiteville Rotary Club.
February 3, 2011
Rotary met at the home of Mark Gilchrist. Mark presented an excellent program pertaining to some Whiteville history.
January 27, 2011
Sgt. Marc McGee from the Whiteville Police Department presented a program about police qualifications and about local crime.
January 20, 2011
Rotarians provided excellent covered-dish meals. The members offered ideas for community service projects.
January 13, 2011
Fuller Royal presented a slide show with photos of Whiteville taken from years ranging from approximately 1910 to 1960.
January 6, 2011
Dr. Christy Perdue introduced Anna Turbeville who presented information about
the care given to children by Columbus Pediatric Care.
Dr. Christy Perdue
Anna Turbeville
December 30, 2010
President Butch presented information about the top ten Rotary events of 2010.
December 23, 2010
The program was Rotary's Holiday Celebration with musical presentations by
Rebecca Gregson.
December 16, 2010
Jack and Faye FormyDuval presented their program about edible ornamentals.
December 9, 2010
Girls from Boys and Girls Home presented a performance of singing and dancing. Rotarian David Passmore introduced the performers.
New member inducted--Kevin Williamson with wife Melissa
December 2, 2010
Harry Warren presented program from the Projects Committee
November 25, 2010
Thanksgiving Holiday - No meeting
November 18, 2010
New members inducted - Larry Faison and Sally Mann
Charles Patton spoke about his award winning book, Crousilleau available at https://www.createspace.com/3443206.
November 11, 2010
New member Induction -- (Click Here for photos)
November 4, 2010
Linda Shelburne and Harry Warren described Rotary members participation in
the Pecan Festival.
October 28, 2010
Kate Carter, who works with the Forestry Museum renovation, spoke to the club
about the upcoming Pecan Festival events.
October 21, 2010
Stephen J. Candela, MD presented his program about orthopedic surgery, his book Veteran of a Foreign War: From Foxhole to Physician, his paintings, and other interests.
October 14, 2010
Hilda Memory from the Columbus County Health Department spoke about flu shots available this year, and about the recent county health rating.
October 7, 2010
Butch Hooks spoke to the club about the Chamber of Commerce's upcoming
"Shuck and Shag" event.
President Butch presents an award of appreciation to Laura Small, our waitress
at Dale's Seafood.
President Butch presents an award of appreciation to Alan Garrell of Dale's Seafood.
September 30, 2010
Bob Stinson from South Brunswick Islands Club presented a program about membership development
September 23, 2010
Larry Thomas presented a program about forestry consulting illustrating how lumber gets from the grower to the sawmill.
September 16, 2010
Rotarians and families met at the Waccamaw Sailing Club -- (Click Here)
September 9, 2010
Chief Deputy, Major Lewis Hatcher, Columbus County Sheriff Department, spoke about duties and responsibilities of the Sheriff's Department to citizens of our county.
September 2, 2010
John Robards, Forestry Instructor at SCC spoke about Urban Forestry and the
high- tech equipment used for collecting data in forests.
August 26, 2010
Larry Faison presented a slide show about US Army paratrooper training.
August 19, 2010
Olga Cotanga spoke to the club about her country, Moldova, explaining similarities and differences to the United States.
August 12, 2010
Larry Gilliam presented a program about wireless home router configuration.
August 5, 2010
District Governor, Magda Baggett visits our club.
July 22, 2010
Gary Lanier presented a program about Economic Development in Coumbus County.
Gary A. Lanier, Director
Columbus County Economic Development Commission