Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club

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This Rotary Club meets Wednesdays at 7 am. First Baptist Church Trussville, 128 N. Chalkville Rd. Chalkville Road in Trussville).

Meeting Time:
Wednesday at 7am

Meeting Place:
First Baptist Church Trussville (128 N. (Zoom capabilities are also available.) Mail:
PO Box 952
Trussville, Al 35173-0952

Tel: 205-541-8752

11/04/2026

🦁🐘 Exciting things are happening at The Birmingham Zoo!

Trussville Daybreak Rotary Club welcomed Chris Pfefferkorn, President and CEO of the Birmingham Zoo, as our guest speaker this morning.

Pfefferkorn shared an informative look at the zoo's conservation efforts, educational programs, economic impact, and exciting plans for the future. The 71-year-old zoo welcomed more than 500,000 visitors last year and was recently recognized as Alabama's Attraction of the Year!

Among the exciting developments:

🐾 A $30 million capital campaign, with $20 million already raised, to fund major improvements.

🩺 A new Alabama Teaching Veterinary Hospital, developed in partnership with Auburn University, Tuskegee University, and Jefferson State Community College, that will provide advanced animal care and hands-on educational opportunities.

🦧 Plans for an outdoor orangutan habitat and the return of tigers to the Birmingham Zoo.

🦏 The arrival of a new male black rhinoceros from Zoo Miami just last night!

Pfefferkorn also emphasized the zoo's important role in wildlife conservation, education, and the local economy. With more than 500 animals representing over 130 species, the Birmingham Zoo continues to inspire visitors to appreciate and protect the natural world.

Thank you, Chris, for sharing your passion for wildlife and giving us a glimpse of the exciting future of the Birmingham Zoo!

Shown in the first photo (l. to r.): Club President Jim Kirkland; Chris Pfefferkorn; and Birmingham Zoo Marketing Director Bill Lang.

11/03/2026

Note speaker change for this week! Our speaker from the Birmingham Zoo is President and CFO Chris Pfefferkorn. Come join us for breakfast!

11/03/2026

🇺🇸 YOUR VOTE MATTERS! 🇺🇸

Election Day is TODAY, Tuesday, November 3!

As Rotarians, we believe in service, leadership, and making a positive difference in our communities. One way to participate in shaping our community's future is by exercising our right to vote.

We encourage everyone to be informed, make your voice heard, and VOTE!

10/29/2026

🎤 COMING UP IN NOVEMBER AT TRUSSVILLE DAYBREAK ROTARY!

We have two great speakers lined up to kick off November, and we invite you to join us!

🦒 Wednesday, November 4 – Bill Lang
Director of Marketing & Events at the Birmingham Zoo, Bill will share what's happening at one of our area's favorite attractions!

🇺🇸 Wednesday, November 11 – Brian Barsanti
In honor of Veterans Day, we'll welcome Brian Barsanti, Executive Director of the Southern Museum of Flight and a member of the U.S. Coast Guard, for a special program.

📍 First Baptist Church Trussville – Fellowship Hall
⏰ 7:00 AM

Guests are always welcome at Trussville Daybreak Rotary! Come enjoy fellowship, learn something new, and see how Rotary is making a difference in our community.

10/28/2026

💙💛 Building Bridges to Help Trussville Families!

At this morning's Trussville Daybreak Rotary Club meeting, we welcomed Beth Cardwell, Student Support Specialist and Mental Health Services Coordinator for Trussville City Schools, along with Dawn Kilgore, Student Service Director, and Lauren Blake, counselor at Magnolia Elementary School.

Our guests shared information about Neighborhood Bridges, a nonprofit organization that connects schools and communities to meet students' basic needs, remove barriers and help children succeed in school and life.

From providing clothing after a house fire to purchasing eyeglasses for a student, Neighborhood Bridges helps meet verified needs while protecting the privacy and dignity of families.

Beth even connected the program's mission to Rotary's Four-Way Test, emphasizing truth, fairness, goodwill and benefits for all concerned.

With the holidays approaching, one of the greatest needs is providing Thanksgiving meals for local families. Last year, the program helped provide 31 Thanksgiving dinners, at approximately $80 each, and also assisted families with Christmas needs.

❤️ Want to help? Visit https://neighborhoodbridges.org/community/trussville-al to subscribe to alerts about local needs and learn how you can make a difference. You can also follow Neighborhood Bridges on Facebook at facebook.com/trussvillebridges.

Thank you, Beth, Dawn and Lauren, for sharing this wonderful program and for demonstrating what Service Above Self looks like in our own community!

Shown in the group photo (l. to r.): Club President Jim Kirkland; Beth Cardwell; Lauren Blake; and Dawn Kilgore.

10/27/2026

Join us this TOMORROW for Trussville Daybreak Rotary! 💙💛

Our guest speaker will be Beth Cardwell, Student Support Specialist for Trussville City Schools. Beth will share information about Neighborhood Bridges and efforts to provide holiday meals for local families who could use a little extra help this season.

🗓️ Wednesday, October 28
⏰ 7:00 AM
📍 First Baptist Church Trussville – Fellowship Hall

🧤🧦 DON'T FORGET! We're also collecting toboggans, gloves, and socks for our Fall Cold Weather Drive! Bring your donations to the meeting and help us spread a little warmth to those in need.

We look forward to seeing everyone Wednesday morning!

10/26/2026

Join us this Wednesday for Trussville Daybreak Rotary! 💙💛

Our guest speaker will be Beth Cardwell, Student Support Specialist for Trussville City Schools. Beth will share information about Neighborhood Bridges and efforts to provide holiday meals for local families who could use a little extra help this season.

🗓️ Wednesday, October 28
⏰ 7:00 AM
📍 First Baptist Church Trussville – Fellowship Hall

🧤🧦 DON'T FORGET! We're also collecting toboggans, gloves, and socks for our Fall Cold Weather Drive! Bring your donations to the meeting and help us spread a little warmth to those in need.

We look forward to seeing everyone Wednesday morning!

10/24/2026

🌍 Today is World Polio Day! 💜

More than 40 years ago, Rotary made a promise to help create a world free of polio. Since the launch of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988, polio cases have been reduced by more than 99.9%!

Before 1988, polio paralyzed an estimated 350,000 children each year. As of October 20, 2026, just 48 cases of wild poliovirus have been reported worldwide this year. That’s remarkable progress, but even one case is one too many!

Wild poliovirus remains endemic in just two countries—Afghanistan and Pakistan. Until polio is eradicated everywhere, children everywhere remain at risk.

Through The Rotary Foundation’s PolioPlus Fund, Rotarians around the world continue working to protect children and finish the job.

❤️ Together, we can END POLIO NOW!

10/22/2026

🏈 College Football: The Good Old Days and the Changing Game! 🏈

Trussville Daybreak Rotary enjoyed a fun and fascinating program this morning from longtime Birmingham television personality and award-winning columnist Ken Lass!

Ken opened by telling us he wanted to talk about something that brings true peace and joy to our lives. His subject? COLLEGE FOOTBALL! 😂🏈

With 43 years in broadcasting, including 30 in Birmingham, Ken had some incredible stories to share! From the wild thunderstorm during the 1983 Iron Bowl and Auburn’s infamous “War of the Hoses” to unforgettable championship games and last-second heroics, Ken took us on a trip down memory lane.

He also shared his thoughts on how NIL and the transfer portal have changed college football. While he initially feared those changes might ruin the sport, Ken pointed out that fan interest remains strong and more programs are finding ways to compete.

His conclusion? College football may be changing, but our love for the game certainly isn’t!

Thank you, Ken, for a wonderful morning of stories, laughter and football memories! And thank you for your kind words about Rotary and the work we do in our community.

Shown in the first photo with Ken (right) is our Club President Jim Kirkland.

Address

128 N. Chalkville Road
Trussville, AL
35173

Opening Hours

7am - 8am

Telephone

(205) 478-2469

Website

http://www.trussvillebreakrotary.org/

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