Morris Eaddy greeted Rotarians on the last day the Mardi Gras celebration! Miller Caldwell sold winning tickets at the door.
President Keith called the meeting to order. Nancy Maloy gave the prayer and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Andrea Farage announced the upcoming Rotary leadership event for 10th grade school kids – RILA. It will be held 2-5 April and our club still has openings. And, it is not too late for nominations for the “Ethics in Business” – see Ed Ranelli for details. Frances Yeo and husband continue to recover from medical issues and if a member could provide support please see Julie Tippins Parker.
Our newest dues paying member – Malcolm Thomas – the recently elected Superintendent of Escambia County Schools, was introduced by Martin Harwood – welcome Malcolm!
Innis Richards wond the raffle drawing.
Sunshine expert, Sally Fox, skillfully delivered a flawless pitch recognizing our military guest, Rotary birthdays, visiting and guests of Rotarians.
Program: John Shaffer introduced our guests Ed Blackmon and John Sasser who are responsible for the improvements along interstate 110 to I-10. They mentioned that very soon all those orange barrels will disappear. Over the course of the past 15 years, in excess of $500 million has been spent of improvements starting with the new I-10 bridge over Escambia Bay, the I-10/I110 interchange, the widening of I-110, and the new interchange at Airport Blvd. For each dollar allocated to these improvements it brings over $5.80 in economic impact directly into the area. The new airport interchange will have service roads in lieu of off/on ramps. This new system will allow direct access to I-110 and the airport. A few questions and answered concluded the program.
President Keith thanked all who made the meeting a success and adjourned the meeting.
When Jean Norman and sponsors held a United Way breakfast rally last week, John Clark’s Meals on Wheels was headlined.
When Judy Bense addressed the club about future UWF potentials, we could almost envision good member Debbie Ford with a construction hat and football helmet as her new equipment, helping things grow.
Terry Scruggs pulled off a musical miracle recently when, with Rooters rehearsal an hour away, he rushed across town to make guitar repairs.
Credit Gerry Hoewing with the ability to give aviation museum visitors Royal Treatment. His staff hosted the huge King and Queen of Spain luncheon.
A salute to Donnie McMahon and Ron Jackson for their Pace Awards recognition.
March 7: Fred Sitten, Albertville, AL, 10 years
March 8: Susan Graf, St. Louis, MO, 4 years