President Alex's Message
This week we will be joined by Rotarian (and Beauty Queen) Tiffany Ervin of South Carolina to introduce us to our reinstated initiative The CART Fund. CART stands for Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust. CART is a non-profit grassroots organization that provides “seed” money for cutting edge, high impact research grants to help find a treatment or cure for Alzheimer’s Disease.
I want to thank everyone for their patience as we continue to work through the logistics of a new dining vendor and experience. I appreciate everyone’s constructive feedback. We will endeavor to make our lunch meetings the best around. We will not have assigned seating this week, but I do hope that people got to know their fellow members better last week and enjoyed the shake up. We will continue to occasionally have randomized assigned seatings in the future.
Onward and upward!
Alex
Coins for Alzheimer's Research Trust
Speaker: Tiffany Ervin Rotary Geek and CART
So many families have been touched by the long goodbye of Alzheimer's. And while much research is being conducted, we still have no treatment or cure. But there is much hope as scientists search for the breakthrough. So we are delighted to welcome Tiffany Ervin to speak at our club this week about CART. The CART Fund (Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust) is a non-profit grassroots organization that provides “seed” money for cutting edge, high impact research grants to help find a treatment or cure for Alzheimer’s Disease. While primarily supported by members of Rotary Clubs in the United States, CART has an active volunteer base and can accept donations of major gifts, bequests or volunteer efforts from anyone. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about this Rotary driven non profit and example
About our speaker:
Tiffany is an award-winning keynote speaker, commercial spokesperson, sideline reporter and television personality. She is an avid sports fan and enjoys attending games at her alma mater, the University of South Carolina, where she earned a BA in Broadcast Journalism in 1992. She is a solopreneur who teaches social media and operates an online boutique on Ebay.
Tiffany believes true happiness comes from giving back to others, and she is often heard saying, “Work is a four-letter word. Volunteer is not.” She has served on the board of directors for her local Chamber of Commerce, Gamecock Club, Rotary Club, Salvation Army and United Way Campaign Cabinet, among others. She was named Communicator of the Year for the Media Women of South Carolina in 2015.
Known worldwide as the “Rotary Geek,” Tiffany has been on two international Rotary service trips, served Rotary District 7670 as Public Image chair, district conference chair (three times), Membership Chair and Assistant Governor. She is past president of the Four Seasons Rotary Club (in Hendersonville, NC) and a Paul Harris Fellow +2. Tiffany is also Vice President of Public Image for The CART Fund.
Tiffany was selected to lead breakout sessions at the 2015 & 2017 Rotary International Conventions in Brazil and Atlanta, as well as more than 125 other Rotary district conferences and seminars around the United States. She manages three personal websites and blogs, as well as social media accounts on every major platform, including a growing channel on YouTube.
FUN FACTS:
- She says she has “OCD” – Obsessive Christmas Disorder (14+ Christmas trees decorated in various themes each year)
- She manages 9 different Facebook pages for various businesses & non-profits
- She once made the “Not So Top 10” on ESPN after being run over by a football player on the sidelines during a live television broadcast in 2013
- She was the first female chairperson for the Board of Directors for Henderson County Salvation Army
- She won Talent in the 1991 Miss SC Pageant (as Miss Spartanburg) playing “Dueling Banjos” on the flute
- She’s known for her extensive shoe collection, including personalized rhinestone Rotary Geek shoes!
Family of Care
Thoughts and Prayers Needed: Hal Coleman & Rick Meer
Hal Coleman: Update from Hal's family 7-17. He made it through surgery and that went as well as possible! He's sedated and on a breathing tube. He lost about 4 liters of blood and they gave him a lot. Next 48 hours are crucial and he is not out of the woods yet. Because of the blood loss, he can still have a significant heart problem. Hal will be in ICU for several days and we'll know in 1-2 days if he's getting better or worse. They said expect to be in hospital for 2 weeks.
Update 7-18 Never underestimate the power of prayer! Hal woke up and is communicating! He wanted a kiss from Lynne and a pencil. His color is good and his kidneys are working and "his vitals are excellent."
Thanks for your continued prayers!
Rick Meer: Our friend and fellow Rotarian, Rick Meer, suffered a heart attack this week. He is recovering at home but he and his family can use our prayers and love during this time.
Bring Pajamas to Rotary-Last Call
Pajama Collection for STAR House through July 20th
Roswell Rotary is partnering with Star House for a Back to School Pajama Drive. Collections will continue until July 20th. The first week of August we will be distributing at Star House Center. We are in need for the following:
All children size pajamas from Kindergarten (size 5- size 14 or men/ women size Small)- 4th and 5th Grade - only require pajama bottoms. Kindergarten- 3rd Grade would like both Top and Bottom matching sets.
Volunteers are needed for packing and distribution. Email Courtney Lott if you are interested in serving Courtney.lott@kw.com
Join us on Canton Street this Thursday
After Hours Meets Tonight!
After Hours is thrilled to kick off the new year with a great meeting tonight, Tuesday, July 18 at The Artillery Room @ Gate City! Join us at 6:30 as we welcome guest speaker Colonel Richard H. White who serves as Director & Chairman of the Board for the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame (GMVHOF).
The GMVHOF is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that exists solely to honor Georgia Veterans, educate youth and citizens about real heroes, and prepare future leaders of America through the GMVHOF ROTC Scholarship Program. Colonel White will speak to the club about his organization and how After Hours can get involved and support. Everyone is welcome!
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