Rotary Club of Raleigh

Of course when Past District Governor Nathan Thomas went to visit his family in India, he bumped into Rotarians meeting in his hotel! A flag exchange occurred and friendships were made! Thanks for sharing this story during Happy Dollars this week with emcee Charlie Upshaw. #TheMagicOfRotary 📸Soo Keith

Join us on Monday, July 29 to hear Clara Smith. Clara is the global strategy lead for Process Development operations within the FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies CDMO organization. As part of the PD organization at FDB for 24 years, Clara has greatly enjoyed leading teams, helping lift others up through mentoring and connecting, and more recently, taking part in setting the future direction of this growing and vibrant company.

Those Happy Dollars collected weekly last Rotary year were presented to Heather Hooper and Dementia Alliance of North Carolina at Monday’s meeting by Past President Carrie Suffern, AMS CCM and Randy Fraser. President Eric L. Larsen introduced Heather as a charter member of her fan club! #serviceaboveself

Join us at our monthly Service Social at iCryo at North Hills on July 31 from 6-7:30. RSVP by 7/24. Get acquainted with Rotary's #PeopleOfAction and #ServiceAboveSelf efforts. Connect with this year's #theMagicofRotary Thanks Jennifer Rodriguez for hosting!

TODAY!! Monday, July 22 we hear from Heather Hooper! Join us at 12:15 at Tobacco Road Sports Cafe at 505 W Jones in downtown Raleigh! Nathan Thomas Andi Harrington, M.A. Scott Rempe Dr. Joe Shepard Shakema McClean Michael Brennan Weston Moore Grace Massarelli Lindsay Humbert Patricia (Anyaso) Sasser, M.Ed. Shanita Robinson Bridges Judith Naegely, CPFA®

Past President Kirk Warner shared memories of club member and legal legend Robert McMillan at this week's meeting. At age 100, Robert packed life into every day and embodied Rotary's Service Above Self. Sending love to his family. In tribute, club members wore seersucker, fedoras and their "Sunday best" as Robert would have loved.

Join us on Monday, July 22 when Club Member Heather Hooper, Executive Director of Dementia Alliance of North Carolina shares Updates in Dementia. We are honored to have Heather tells us how our Happy Dollars* are helping fellow North Carolinians and their families on their dementia journey. *Weekly wins are celebrated by club members with an announcement and donation to Dementia Alliance. #TheMagicofRotary

Congratulations to John Cates on receiving Rotarian of the Year! What a difference John has made in our club. His leadership of the Fundraising Committee is creating some excitement this year! #TheMagicofRotary Thanks Soo Keith for this photo of John and President Eric L. Larsen. #ServiceAboveSelf

Special thanks to Paddy Rooney for his service to our club as Foundation Chair as well as his role as Foundation Chair for Rotary District 7710!

Thank you District Governor Jeff Blass for visiting our club and enjoying our special community, including Happy Dollars for Dementia Alliance of North Carolina. Shown is President Eric L. Larsen (right) welcoming DG Blass to the podium for insight into coming year. Thanks Soo Keith for the photos.