Rotary International

Ashby Tours & Adventures Joins Southern Frederick Rotary Club

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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URBANA, Md., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Brian Ashby to its membership. Brian, a Virginia native and resident of Urbana for four years, is a graduate of the University of Virginia and the owner of Ashby Tours & Adventures.

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  • The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick in Urbana, MD is proud to welcome Brian Ashby, owner of Ashby Tours & Adventures and a passionate volunteer, to its membership as he is enthusiastic to make a positive impact in the community.
  • URBANA, Md., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Brian Ashby to its membership.
  • Now, Brian is eager to become more connected with his community through the Rotary Club of Southern Frederick.
  • The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick is thrilled to welcome Brian to its membership and looks forward to the many contributions he will make to the club and the community at large.

Rotary Volunteers and New Use Energy Team Up to Bring Emergency Power to Ukraine

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Emergency and planned power outages mean that Ukraine faces an extreme challenge to sustaining consistent electric power to facilities providing essential care and humanitarian relief to citizens.

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  • Emergency and planned power outages mean that Ukraine faces an extreme challenge to sustaining consistent electric power to facilities providing essential care and humanitarian relief to citizens.
  • Variable electricity from traditional backup gas generators and surges in the grid can seriously damage crucial medical devices such as ventilators, incubators, and patient monitors.
  • "Since March, New Use Energy (NUE) products have been actively deployed to provide emergency power to frontline clinics and hospitals around the country," said Paul Shmotolokha, NUE CEO.
  • "With our partners in Germany, we built a 220v European SunKit, a solar lithium battery-powered generator, specifically to meet the challenges that Ukraine is facing."

GIANT IN PRE-HOSPITAL CARDIAC CARE PASSES AWAY AT 96

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Saturday, February 18, 2023
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SEATTLE, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Credited with creating the world's gold standard for pre-hospital care in the Seattle-King County region, Dr. Leonard Cobb, 96, passed away peacefully on February 14, surrounded by family in his Seattle home.

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  • "Dr. Cobb was one of the greats in emergency medicine," said Medic One Foundation Board President Brian Webster.
  • In 1974, Dr. Cobb and a group of physicians and community leaders created the non-profit Medic One Foundation.
  • Kelley collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest during the welcome home celebration for the Seahawks after their Superbowl win in February 2014.
  • "Dr. Cobb will be dearly missed, but his legacy will continue through many more lives being saved," added Duncan Martin.

Frederick Community Leaders Chosen for Leadership Maryland Class of 2023

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leadership Maryland announced today that Jodie Bollinger, Mary Ford-Naill, and Ashley Waters of Frederick have been chosen to participate in the statewide professional development program as a member of the Class of 2023.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leadership Maryland announced today that Jodie Bollinger, Mary Ford-Naill, and Ashley Waters of Frederick have been chosen to participate in the statewide professional development program as a member of the Class of 2023.
  • The selected trio has significant experience in leadership roles within the Frederick community.
  • She has also been involved in numerous community initiatives including serving on local boards including the Frederick Innovative Technology Center Inc. and the Downtown Frederick Partnership.
  • "We are excited to announce our next class and welcome these accomplished and motivated individuals to Leadership Maryland," said David Fike '16 (LM) president and CEO, Leadership Maryland.

Former DTE Energy Vice Chairman and Chief Administrative Officer David E. Meador and former Jones Day partner and corporate governance authority Lizanne Thomas to Join Southern Company Board of Directors

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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ATLANTA, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Southern Company today announced the election of David E. Meador and Lizanne Thomas as independent directors, effective April 1, 2023.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Southern Company today announced the election of David E. Meador and Lizanne Thomas as independent directors, effective April 1, 2023.
  • Fanning continued, "Lizanne is an accomplished advisor with a firm understanding of corporate governance.
  • Meador is the recently retired vice chairman and chief administrative officer of Detroit-based DTE Energy.
  • In 2016, Thomas was named one of the top 100 directors by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD).

Dr. Todd Jenkins Appointed Senior Advisor of TerraScale Inc.

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TerraScale, a five-time award-winning green development, infrastructure and finance firm formed with the goal of accelerating the transition to a more sustainable planet, today named Dr. Todd Jenkins as senior advisor on its Advisory Board. Dr. Jenkins will serve under the leadership of LT General Honoré (Ret.), Chairman of TerraScale's Advisory Board.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TerraScale , a five-time award-winning green development, infrastructure and finance firm formed with the goal of accelerating the transition to a more sustainable planet, today named Dr. Todd Jenkins as senior advisor on its Advisory Board.
  • Dr. Jenkins brings more than fifteen years of experience as a managing partner and chief diversity and inclusion executive, trainer and strategist.
  • At TerraScale, Dr. Jenkins' primary responsibilities will include oversight of TerraScale's deal and partnership pipeline and cultivation of strategic partnerships.
  • Additionally, Dr. Jenkins completed his postdoctoral studies at Harvard University and was recently appointed as Senior Researcher at Harvard Business School.

Metropolitan Club appoints Doug Bolton to new position as president

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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COVINGTON, Ky., January 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Metropolitan Club has named Doug Bolton as its new president, a new position for the Club.

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  • COVINGTON, Ky., January 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Metropolitan Club has named Doug Bolton as its new president, a new position for the Club.
  • He also brings three decades of community engagement and business leadership to the Club.
  • The Club was founded in 1991 to connect Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati business leaders with a modern business and social Club.
  • "I am excited about the mission of the Club – uniting diverse leaders to make a difference in our community," said Bolton.

Gowrie Group Annual Challenge Surpasses Goal

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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BOSTON, Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gowrie Group , a division of Risk Strategies , a leading national specialty insurance and risk management firm, has announced today that their Annual Gowrie Group Challenge was a record-breaking success.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gowrie Group , a division of Risk Strategies , a leading national specialty insurance and risk management firm, has announced today that their Annual Gowrie Group Challenge was a record-breaking success.
  • Gowrie Group began its Annual Challenge, benefiting the SSKP, in 2004.
  • In 2022 the fundraiser shattered its $200,000 goal, and a previous challenge record of $290,390 which was achieved in 2020.
  • “I am very excited that we’ve exceeded our goal and raised $300,000 for the SSKP,” said Gowrie Group Founder Carter Gowrie.

Hope for Haiti to Hold Signature Event at Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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NAPLES, Fla., Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Naples, FL-based nonprofit Hope for Haiti will hold its annual gala at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples on Feb. 10, 2023.

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  • NAPLES, Fla., Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Naples, FL-based nonprofit Hope for Haiti will hold its annual gala at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples on Feb. 10, 2023.
  • This year's theme is "All That Jazz," and the event will be an evening of Haitian jazz, dance tunes, and delectable food and drinks that's sure to be the cat's meow!
  • This year's event will honor several partners who have generously committed both time and resources to help further Hope for Haiti's mission to improve the lives of the Haitian people, particularly women and children.
  • "We're honored to be recognized during tonight's event and to partner with Hope for Haiti."

200+ Organizations Signal Support for the Welcome Corps, New Service Opportunity for Private Refugee Sponsorship

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, more than 200 diverse organizations are signaling their support for the Welcome Corps, a new U.S. government community service program that allows everyday Americans to privately sponsor refugees from around the world—representing the boldest innovation in refugee resettlement in more than 40 years, grounded in the generosity and compassion of American communities. 

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  • The Welcome Corps builds upon a decades-long proud tradition of community sponsorship and local partnership in refugee resettlement.
  • The program aims to mobilize at least 10,000 Americans in 2023 to welcome refugees through private sponsorship.
  • Led by the Community Sponsorship Hub, the consortium includes Church World Service/Refugee Welcome Collective, Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS), International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP), International Rescue Committee (IRC), and Welcome.US.
  • Refugee newcomers who arrive through the Welcome Corps will follow an established government process that includes extensive security vetting and health checks.