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Smyrna Rotary Club
A Proud Tradition of SERVICE ABOVE SELF... Rotarians plan and carry out a remarkable variety of humanitarian and educational service projects that touch people's lives in their local communities and our world community. Our club is involved in projects in Kenya, the Dominican Republic and right here in Smyrna. [Read more...]
Meetings
Smyrna Rotary Club meetings are held each Tuesday in the Smyrna Community Center located at 200 Village Green Circle. Meetings begin at 12:15 p.m. and lunch is always served. We have a superb speaker list including US Senator Saxby Chambliss, Cobb County Chairman Sam Olens, US Congressman David Scott and many others. [Read more...]
Citizen of the Year
Smyrna's Outstanding Citizen as recognized by the Rotary Club of Smyrna, whether Rotarian or non-Rotarian, will typify Rotarian ideals of Service Above Self, will demonstrate character, commitment, and community service, contribute his/her talents in helping others, and will demonstrate leadership. The Outstanding Citizen must serve in more than one area of interest, demonstrate service over period of time, and make a significant impact in the Smyrna community.
Larry Freeman was our Smyrna Rotary Outstanding Citizen of the Year for 2008 and Mayor Max Bacon was our Smyrna Rotary Oustanding Citizen of the Year for 2007!
New Members
The Smyrna Rotary Club is proud to announce its newest members:
- Phil Gingrey, United States Congressman
- Scott Auer, John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods
- Charles Jefts, Manager, BB&T
- Stuart Lance, Associate Minister Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church
- Cathy Lipsett, Smyrna / Vinings Bright Side
- Ty Cobb, Sign Designer
- Alexander Jahn, Construction Management
- Noel Arnold, Arnold Realty
- Larren Odom, Financial Planner
All have joined since the start of the new Rotary year which started in July, 2007. The club now has approximately 45 members. [Read more...]
News
- Ken Henry is our 2007-2008 Rotarian of the Year
- Tim Gowens is our 2007-2008 Rookie of the Year
- Bob Barr visits Smyrna Rotary then announces run for President a few days later
- Sam Whitfield establishes scholarship at Pickens High School
- Jennifer Bennett organizes great Jonquil Festival and Jonquil Jog
- Bill Keappler has another grandchild
- Roy Strickland announced as District Governor Elect in San Destin
- Tyger Volrath competes for a spot on the US Olympic Team
- 2007 GRSP student Magda Wierowska graduates from Southern Polytechnic and wins prestigious award
- Narayan Sengupta organizes 90th Anniversary Celebration for first US Fighter Pilots
- 13 Smyrna Rotarians attend District Assembly
- 25 members and family attend District Conference in San Destin
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Awards & Recognitions
Smyrna Rotary is one of the fastest growing Rotary Clubs in District 6900. Membership has doubled in the past 24 months.
Smyrna Rotary was named Runner-up Best All-Around Rotary Club for 2006-2007 (District 6900) and was number three in the world, among 32,000+ Rotary clubs in more than 200 nations, in per capita support of the humanitarian and educational good works of The Rotary Foundation. This year our club was recognized for having one of the best educational programs in the district.
Georgia Rotary Student
Smyrna Rotary welcomes our scholar, from Denmark, Robert Hjorth. Robert attends Southern Polytechnic State University. Smyrna Rotary has provided a scholarship to an international student for study at a state university since 1965.
Our 2006-2007 GRSP Student, Miss Magda Wierowska from Poland graduated from Southern Polytechnic in 2008. She graduated Cum Laude, received a 'Senior of the Year' President's Award and 'Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges' in recognition of outstanding merit and acomplishment as a student of SPSU. [Read more...]
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We meet each Tuesday in the City of Smyrna Community Center (200 Village Green Circle) at 12:15 p.m. with rich programs. Our meetings are on the main floor in the rooms at the end of the hall. Smyrna Rotary meetings are loaded with fellowship and our speakers program is outstanding. So far this Rotary year, our speakers have included (upcoming programs also listed):
Speakers
Scheduled speakers include:
- Brett Leudke, F-22 Test Pilot, 7/8/2008
- Ted Propes, District 6900 Governor, 7/15/2008
- Dr. Sita Ranchod-Nilsson, Institute for Developing Nations, 7/29/2008
- Sam Olens, Cobb County Chairman, 8/5/2008
- David Scott, United States Congressman 8/12/2008
- Fred Sanderson, Chairman, Cobb County School Board, 8/26/2008
- Sam Massell, Former Mayor of Atlanta, 9/2/2008
- Barry Hughson, Atlanta Ballet, 9/9/2008
- Doug Stoner, Georgia State Senator, 9/16/2008
- Jim Wooten, Atlanta Journal Constitution Editorialist, 9/23/2008
- Adele Grubbs, Cobb County Judge, 10/7/2008
- Roy Barnes, Former Governor, 10/28/2008
- Gordon Jones, Atlanta History Center, 11/11/2008
- Roy Strickland/Sam Whitfield, Foundation Presentation, 11/25/2008
- Ann Kirk, Director of Keep Smyrna Beautiful, 12/2/2008
Recent speakers have included:
- Saxby Chambliss, United States Senator
- Barry Hughson, Director, Atlanta Ballet
- Bob Barr, Presidential Candidate for Liberterian Party
- Cynthia Tucker, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Editorial Page Editor
- Dr. Lisa Rossbacher, President, Southern Polytechnic University
- Dr. Daniel Papp, President, Kennesaw State University
- Thurbert Baker, Attorney General, State of Georgia
- Michael Thurmond, Labor Commissioner
- Max Bacon, Mayor of Smyrna
- Chuck Clay, Former Congressman and Head of the Georgia GOP
- Dave Stockert, CEO, Post Properties
- Dale Hartsfield, What's in a Name
- Elizabeth Weaver, Director, Cobb County Cultural Affairs
- Dr. Baharen Azizi, Growing up in Kuwait
- Phil Gingrey, United States Congressman
- Dr. Dennis Kiley, President, Emory Adventist Hospital at Smyrna
- General Rodeheaver, United States Army General in charge of Baghdad
- Grant Wainscott, Executive Director, National Museum of Commercial Aviation
- Armi Armitage, Test Pilot for JATO C-130 program, 130 missions during Korean War
- Bill Woulfin, Rotary District Governor
- Joe Whittemore, Rotarian and Polio Survivor talks about Warm Springs
- Tom Price, United States Congressman
- Daniele Lantagne, Engineer, Center for Disease Control
- Lynda Coker, Chief Deputy Sheriff
- Fred Sanderson, Cobb Schools Superintendent
- Lieutenant General David Poythress, The Adjutant General of Georgia
- Conley Ingram, Senior Judge, Cobb Superior Court
- Steve Stanfield, Rotary District Governor
- Dick Williams, Host of The Georgia Gang
- Dick Yarbrough, Syndicated Columnist
- Robert Hall, District Rotary Foundation Chair
Contact
For further information about Smyrna Rotary, please contact Club President Bill Keappler at 404-402-2710.
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Contact
For further information about Smyrna Rotary, please contact Club President Narayan Sengupta at 770-310-2000.
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