 | Upcoming Events By: Sys Admin |
12/27/2021 - Upcoming Events
Christmas Holiday - No Meeting on December 27th, 2021
01/03/2022 - Upcoming Events
Happy New Year - No Meeting January 3rd, 2022
 | Year End Contribution for Dothan Rotary Miracle League By: Sheila Azar |
Over fourteen years ago, what began as a backyard conversation between Rotarian Joseph Johnson and neighbor Melinda McClendon became a reality in a short few months. Melinda, who has a son with Downs Syndrome, had a dream as a result of watching a featured TV program concerning a Miracle Field that had been developed in a sister state. With a determination to turn that dream into a reality, Melinda McClendon, invited by Joseph Johnson, pitched the idea to the Dothan Rotary Club.
When Buck McClendon attended his first Rotary meeting, the one person he spotted in the crowd was John Watson. He went straight to Mr. Watson, reached out his little arms, and crawled in the lap of the man that has built much infrastructure in the Dothan community. Within the span of just a few weeks, the Dothan Rotary Board of Directors endorsed the campaign as a Rotary project. The Dothan-Houston County Rotary Club (Dothan Tuesday Rotary) was invited to participate in the project, which they wholeheartedly accepted.
A dream, a vision, committed Rotary Clubs and an involved community completed a $850,000 state of the art Miracle Field project in record time to serve the special citizens of the community.
After ten years of use, the cushioned rubberized surface of the field was in need of replacing. Again, both Dothan Rotary Clubs stepped up to the plate and committed to contribute $100,000 towards the replacement within three to five years.
Though the fund raising for the Rotary Clubs commitment was slowed considerably due to COVID, we were able to raise $60,000 through 2020. This year, both clubs funded an additional $13,600 to the Miracle Field with $12,000 toward the $100,000 commitment and $1,800 to replace signage for the Rotary Field. After this year’s funding from both clubs, the balance left on our commitment is down to $28,000.
With the end of 2021 approaching, we are reaching out to all members of the Dothan Rotary Club for donations towards this year’s funding of $6,800 and the balance of $28,000 of our commitment. Checks can be made out to Rotary Miracle League Foundation and given to Heather at our club meeting Monday, December 20th or mailed to Dothan Rotary Club, P.O. Box 277, Dothan AL, 36302. If you are doing online check writing and need more information, please contact James Etheredge (334-797-4825) or Sheila Azar (334-714-1306).
As always, thank you for everything you do for “Service Above Self”.
James Etheredge
Rotary Miracle League Foundation, President
| Rotary District 6880 December 2021 Newsletter By: Sheila Azar |
Please click on the link to view The Rotary District 6880 December 2021 Newsletter:
https://www.dothanrotary.com/public/system/DistrictNewsletters/20211201.pdf
 | Joined Member Michael Threatt... By: Michael Threatt |
Joined: 11/29/2021
Proposed by: Donna Clemmons
Classification: Property Management
Occupation: Dothan Housing
Job Title: Chief Operating Officer
Education: West Chester University, University of South Florida, University of Alabama in Birmingham. Doctorate in Public Administration, Masters in Criminal Justice
Spouse: Dr. Jennifer Threatt
Children: Michelle Melanie Madison
Place of worship: Non-Denominational/Christian
Hobbies: Reading, Traveling, Basketball
 | Joined Member Stephanie Walker... By: Stephanie Walker |
Joined: 11/29/2021
Proposed by: Dell Goodwin
Classification: Education
Occupation: Dothan City Schools
Job Title: Chief School Financial Officer
Education: Troy University Masters & Bachelors of Business Administration w/ Accounting Emphasis
Spouse: Shawn Walker
Children: Annalee Grace Walker
Hobbies: Traveling & Upcycling
 | Joined Member Jason Jackson... By: Jason Jackson |
Joined: 12/06/2021
Proposed by: Paul Lee
Classification: Healthcare
Occupation: Health Actions Physical Therapy and Wellness
Job Title: Director of Marketing & Business Development
Education: Wallace College (LPTA) University of Alabama (Health Management) University of AL Birmingham (MBA-Currently Enrolled)
Spouse: Darbi Jackson
Children: Tobi (18) Tucker (15) Teagan (13)
Place of worship: Wiregrass Church
Hobbies: Outdoors, Working Out,Motorcycles and Family Activities
 | Proposed Member Tom Sorrells... By: Thomas Sorrells |
Proposed by: Shelia Azar
Classification: Attorney
Occupation: District Attorney
Job Title: Supervisory District Attorney
Education: Samford University Jones School of Law
Children: Tommy, Eddie, Susan
Place of worship: Baptist
Hobbies: Golf and Reading
Tom Sorrells will be eligible for membership on 12/20/2021 if no objections are received.
 | Proposed Member Blake Hurst... By: Blake Hurst |
Proposed by: Greg Hendrix
Classification: Financial Planning
Occupation: Northwestern Mutual
Job Title: Financial Advisor/Planner
Education: UA (Tuscaloosa) Mechanical Engineer
Spouse: Karis Hurst
Children: Hudson Parker Baylor
Place of worship: Dothan 1st
Hobbies: Water Sports, Hunting
Blake Hurst will be eligible for membership on 01/10/2022 if no objections are received.
| No Dothan Rotary Club Meeting Today - December 27, 2021 By: Sheila Azar |
Dothan Rotary Club will not meet today December 27th, 2021.
Also, we will not meet next Monday, January 3rd, 2022.
Our first meeting in 2022 will be January 10th.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
President Sheila
 | Anniversary List By: Sys Admin |
Jan-04...Daniel Purvis, Pat Thomas
Jan-07...Paul Angeloff
Jan-11...Trey Michael
Jan-13...Kevin Horne
Jan-17...Les Moreland
Jan-23...Tim Shirley
Jan-25...James Etheredge, Chris Harrelson
Jan-26...Michael Threatt
Dec-27...Mike Azar, Sheila Azar, James Kelley
Dec-28...Andy Gosselin
Dec-29...Arthur Gardner, Belinda Mitchell
Dec-30...Adam Roberson
Dec-31...Robby Thomas
 | Birthday List By: Sys Admin |
Jan-01...Sys Admin
Jan-05...Mike Conaway, Tanner Shelley
Jan-06...Tellis Copeland
Jan-11...Tim McCraney
Jan-14...Bill Shealy
Jan-16...Heather Frith
Jan-18...Robby Thomas, Donald Valenza
Jan-19...Mike Azar
Jan-20...Stanley Jones, Trey Michael
Jan-22...Chris Lasseter
Jan-26...Jim Whaley
Dec-29...Charles Buntin
Dec-30...Josh Chapman, Jim Hall