Gadsden Rotary Club

Gadsden Rotary Club The Gadsden Rotary Club was founded in 1917, making it one of Alabama’s oldest. Meetings held at the Gadsden Country Club every Thursday at 12pm!

President: Jonathan Roland
President Elect: Farrah Hayes
Fundraising committee chair: Margaret Blaurock
Treasurer: Chris Ray
Secretary: Stephanie Baltes
Rotary Foundation committee chair: Bubba Masters
Membership committee chair: Bob Guyton
Youth service committee chair: Tena King
Public Relations / Grant committee chair: Emma Clapp

We recently welcomed Anthony Tarver, Airport Manager at Northeast Alabama Regional Airport, where he talked about things...
06/16/2026

We recently welcomed Anthony Tarver, Airport Manager at Northeast Alabama Regional Airport, where he talked about things they’re doing that reinforce why we should fly for general aviation and corporate jet flights, and how they contribute to our local economy. We also inducted new member, Nick Johnson, CEO and founder of Onyx Studios. Thank you to Anthony for joining us and to Nick for his commitment to the club.

Thank you to Ceandra James, founder of Saving Our Sons, The Jaden D. James Foundation for Gun Violence Prevention, for j...
06/08/2026

Thank you to Ceandra James, founder of Saving Our Sons, The Jaden D. James Foundation for Gun Violence Prevention, for joining us last week. She shared the mission of the organization which was formed to honor her son who lost his life to gun violence. She also shared details of the Lasting Legacy Gala which will be held this week - Friday, June 12th here in Gadsden (flyer in photos). Attending this event will help aid in the ongoing efforts to support and empower young people in our community. Thank you also to Allen Ray for bringing guests all the way from Germany.

📸 Susan Williams Brown

We were joined recently by Tara Clifton Fulford with Never Surrender-A Breast Cancer Support Organization serving Etowah...
05/27/2026

We were joined recently by Tara Clifton Fulford with Never Surrender-A Breast Cancer Support Organization serving Etowah and Calhoun counties. Tara shared that Never Surrender provides empowerment and education, emotional support, and early detection services. Thank you so much to Tara for joining us at Rotary and for all they do every day in our communities for women and men with breast cancer. If you’re in the area and need services dial 2-1-1/ First Call For Help.

Thank you to Mayor Craig Ford for joining us last week and sharing some updates on important projects happening now in t...
05/11/2026

Thank you to Mayor Craig Ford for joining us last week and sharing some updates on important projects happening now in the City of Gadsden. We appreciate him and his administration for all they’re doing to make Gadsden a great place to live.

We were joined revelry by James M. Barrie Center for Children Executive Director, Patricia Falcon, as well as the Chairm...
05/06/2026

We were joined revelry by James M. Barrie Center for Children Executive Director, Patricia Falcon, as well as the Chairman of her board, Glen Williams. They shared the organization’s mission and details of the BASH in the Bend fundraiser that will be held on May 30th. We are grateful to Patricia and Glen for the difficult but necessary work they do, and for speaking to our group.

Tickets to BASH are on sale! https://bashinthebend.com

Today we were excited to get a private tour of Alabama’s first Challenger Learning Center - the Jax State STEAM Institut...
04/30/2026

Today we were excited to get a private tour of Alabama’s first Challenger Learning Center - the Jax State STEAM Institute’s Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama. Amazing state-of-the-art facility that will serve students across 12 Northeast Alabama Counties. Thank you to Rotary’s own Dr. Farrah Hayes for inviting us in today and for showing us this impressive place!

Last week we were joined by Clint Barnett and Gerard Bell with LifeWaters. This organization provides adaptive scuba di...
04/13/2026

Last week we were joined by Clint Barnett and Gerard Bell with LifeWaters. This organization provides adaptive scuba diving training and brings adventure and healing to Veterans, First Responders, and Civilians with disabilities. They use passion for sport to push behind disability. Thank you to Clint and Gerard for sharing with us last week!

Calling all golf fans! Gadsden Rotary Club is hosting the Annual Masters Golf Pool, and there are just a few days left ...
04/03/2026

Calling all golf fans! Gadsden Rotary Club is hosting the Annual Masters Golf Pool, and there are just a few days left to get into the action. Enter your teams and submit your entry fees by Wednesday evening, April 8th. $25 per team. You do not need to be a Rotarian to play.

See below image for payment information and QR code to sign up.

Can also register your team here: https://www.easyofficepools.com/join/?p=466262&e=fkbt

Today we were joined by John Moore and Janet Tarrance with the City of Gadsden where they told us about the upgrades tha...
04/02/2026

Today we were joined by John Moore and Janet Tarrance with the City of Gadsden where they told us about the upgrades that are underway at the Mort Glosser Amphitheater and the announcements surrounding the concert series that were recently shared as well as other exciting events coming later in the year. Thank you to John and Janet for sharing their work to enhance quality of life in Gadsden!

Yesterday we were joined by Joe Taylor, Mayor of Rainbow City. He talked about his passion for the City of Rainbow City...
03/27/2026

Yesterday we were joined by Joe Taylor, Mayor of Rainbow City. He talked about his passion for the City of Rainbow City, improving the quality of life for residents, pride in his community and Etowah County as a whole, and the pride that comes with working together to improve the entire region. Thank you to Mayor Taylor for speaking to us and for all he is doing to improve his city.

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P. O. Box 391
Gadsden, AL
35902

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