Montgomery Capital Rotary Club

The Montgomery Capital Rotary Club is pleased to present the Mystic Masqurade! Join us for a fantastic evening benefiting a great cause. Sponsorships and tickets are available.

Our speaker this week: Josh Johnson is WSFA's Chief Meteorologist. You can see his forecast every weeknight at 5, 6 and 10 pm. Growing up in Jacksonville, Alabama, Josh has known he wanted to be a meteorologist in Alabama since early childhood. Inspired by the Blizzard of '93, Hurricane Opal and numerous tornado events, Josh went to Mississippi State University (MSU) to earn his degree in meteorology. While at MSU, Josh started doing TV weather at the age of 19, working as a weekend meteorologist at WTOK-TV in Meridian, MS. An internship in Birmingham sharpened his desire to serve others in meteorology. Soon after graduation, Josh was named Chief Meteorologist at WTOK.   In March 2007, Josh moved to Atlanta and joined the team at 11Alive (NBC). After a short time there, he accepted the Morning Meteorologist position at WSFA 12 News, a role he held for almost seven years. In April 2015, Josh was promoted to Chief Meteorologist at WSFA 12 News. As chief meteorologist, Josh has led the weather team in accurately forecasting numerous tornado events, winter storms and tropical weather systems. Josh holds the American Meteorological Society's Seal of Approval and is an active member of the National Weather Association, having served on its Weather and Forecasting Committee.

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Our speaker for today's meeting. Bio below: Hodge, as he prefers to be addressed, has been in the newspaper business for a little over 20 years, spending his entire career with RAM Publications. Before entering journalism, he worked as a Network Engineer for several telecommunications companies. On the side, he wrote three screenplays but struggled to get anyone to read them without prior publishing credentials. To gain exposure, he struck a deal with Art Parker—Editor of The Millbrook Independent and Associate Editor of The Montgomery Independent—to write a movie review column in exchange for the company covering his weekly movie ticket. Before long, Hodge decided to fully commit to his newspaper career, leaving his higher-paying but less fulfilling job in telecommunications. He started as a reporter for The Millbrook Independent. Over two decades, Hodge has done nearly every job in the company, including reporting, editing, management, photography, graphic design, accounting, ad sales, and even janitorial work. But at the end of the day, he remains, above all, a writer.

Our next social club will be Feb 13th. Details below.

Our speaker tomorrow is Tim Anderson Jr. Tim is a native of Kansas City, Kansas, and a distinguished leader in his field. Tim has a rich background in leadership and community development, having held positions in Indiana, Kansas, and Alabama. Currently, Tim serves as the Director of Program Operations for the Council on Substance Abuse in Montgomery, Alabama. During his tenure, he has displayed remarkable leadership skills and spearheaded innovative initiatives. Tim's dedication led to national recognition from the National District Attorney's Association (NDAA) for his exceptional work in family violence as Executive Director of the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office Helping Montgomery Families Initiative. Through strategic partnerships, he improved program quality, introduced new techniques, and developed trauma-focused strategies to assist families impacted by community violence. Tim earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Heritage Christian University and a Master of Science degree in Human Services from Amridge University. Additionally, he completed the course requirements for a Master of Arts degree in Marriage & Family Therapy while at Amridge. Currently, Tim is in the dissertation phase of a Doctorate in the Ministry of Family Therapy, focusing his research on the unique impact of divorce on African American families. Recognized for his progressive leadership style, Tim has been actively involved in church communities, focusing on youth and family ministry, leadership development, campus renovation, community partnership, and racial reconciliation. Tim's dedication to empowering others took him across the United States and internationally to Italy, the Bahamas, and Guatemala, where he conducted workshops on family dynamics, leadership, and spiritual growth. Tim's is anchored by his faith in God and his loving relationship with his wife, Jamia, and their five beautiful children. Together, they find fulfillment in supporting one another and contributing positively to their community. Hope to see you tomorrow!

Due to the inclement weather, our social club in Pike Road will NOT meet tonight. We will host the next one on January 23.

Our speaker tomorrow

Come join us for our first social club in 2025