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Rotary Club of Augusta
For the first time ever, Rotary Districts 6900, 6910, and 6920 are coming together for a statewide Rotary Conference—and WE are part of history in the making!
April 24–27, 2025 | Jekyll Island, GA
Theme: “The Magic of Rotary”
This isn’t our traditional conference. The Districts Leadership is changing things—and it’s going to be unforgettable. We enjoyed beachside fun, meaningful service, inspiring speakers, breakout sessions, and a whole new level of fellowship. We were energized, connected, and ready to bring fresh ideas and excitement back to your club.
We received expected and unexpected awards.
Club Gold Award – Todd Freesemann – DG 2024-25, Surendra Gupta, President 204-25
Club of the Year Reward – Extra Large Club, Todd Freesemann – DG, Surendra Gupta – President, Brenda Durant – President Elect E, William Keogh – I President, Dat Hoang President Elect Nominee, AK Gulati – Ex Board, T R Reddy, Committee Chair Global Projects, and friends
Rookie of the Year Award to Dat Hoang
GRSP Student award – Daniel Lopez
Horatio “Cabby” Cabrasers vocational excellence award – Brittany Burnett
Our Club Speech Contest 2nd Winner and the Rotary Northern Zone Champion Ist Winner award – Coralyn Cairnes
T R Reddy won auctioned items (Tie and Scarf) for $1100, which was donated to the End of Polio Fund.
About 12 Rotarians including spouses participated in the District Conference and cheered our club awards.
Brenda Durant and T R Reddy also won Raffle Awards.
Thank you to Kerry Bridges, Regional Executive of Georgia Power Company, for speaking to the club this week. He spoke about the impact of the Helene Disaster on Georgia Power.
We are forever grateful to all lineman and disaster crews who sacrificed and worked so hard to help our community recover from the worst disaster our community and Georgia Power has seen in over 100+ years! ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to Rebecca Best, Executive Director of Resilient Communities of East Georgia for speaking to our club today! Resilient Communities of East Georgia strives to transform the East Central region of Georgia through promoting health and well-being across both public and private sectors.
Resilient Teens focuses on equipping young people in grades 6-12 with the skills and support they need to navigate adversity, manage emotions, and thrive. Through workshops, peer connections, and personalized support, they are creating a community where no teen feels alone.
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In recognition of International Women’s Day March 8, our club heard from Angie Cox, President and CEO of the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce who shared her thoughts on empowering women. ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to the winners of our annual Speech Contest!
There were 67 entries this year. First place finisher, Jamison Rookard, a student at Aquinas High School; and second place finisher, Coralyn Cairus, a student at Lakeside High School, presented their winning speeches on the Magic of Rotary.
A special thank you also to the
Interact students who rang the bell and called the meeting to order.
Charlotte Dickerson, a student at Davidson Fine Arts, gave the pledge and invocation.
David Ashade, a student at Aquinas High School, gave the invocation.
Students Chloe Burdyck, Saylor Prince and Grace MacGilvray gave the Sunshine Report. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to District Governor, Todd Freesmenn, for speaking to our club on February 10. ... See MoreSee Less
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We have 5 tickets left in the drawing... Could you be the winner? ... See MoreSee Less
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The Rotary Club of Augusta will host its annual High School Speech Contest on February 27. Open to all 9-12 graders in Richmond or Columbia Counties, this is a great experience for young people to hone their research and speaking skills. Oh, and they can also win cash!
Students can learn more and register at lnkd.in/eMht8Qym ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to Brad Usry, Chairman of the New Arena Committee for the Augusta Richmond County Coliseum Authority, for speaking with us today. He shared a project update with us about the new arena. Turn in to WJBF tonight for highlights! ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to Katie Wynn, founder of Dynamik Consulting for speaking to our Club on January 14! Through the use of results-driven techniques, Katie is gifted at motivating participants to unlock their internal potential and develop authentic communication strategies.
With an easy-going, relatable and energetic style, she guides workshop participants through content in a way that inspires them to act immediately with confidence and passion!
Katie is a native of Augusta, Georgia and is married with 3 children. She’s an active leader at The Church of the Good Shepherd, Heritage Academy, Lake Forest Hills Elementary PTO, and Leadership Augusta. ... See MoreSee Less
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