Rotary Club of Memphis Central

No RCMC Lunch, Learn, Network Meeting on Friday 6/5/24.

HAPPY 4th OF JUlY🇺🇸

Congratulations Rotarian Mark Matthew on accepting your Honorary status in Rotary.

Enjoy your Retirement, thank you for the number of years that you provided exemplary service to many RCMC projects and opportunities for so many years.

Alway Service Above Self!!

Congratulations RCMC Rotarian 2024- 2025 President Shera Cantrell and your Team
2024-2025 President-Elect Shirley Dunn
2024-2025 President Nominee Robert Harris
2024-2025 Treasurer Patricia Milian -Shores
2024-2025 Secetary Crystal Riddle
RCMC Club Board Members
Rotarian Lanell Smith
Rotarian Antonio Hinton
Rotarian Johnican Coleman

Gavel was passed to Rotarian Cantrell by 6800 Assistant District Governor Rotarian Sandra Walls

Have a great Rotary year
Alwsys Service Above Self!!!

Congratulations to Braden Jackson, Gabrielle Clark, and Ma’Hajah Turner for being awarded the Rotary Club of Memphis Central . The Rotary Foundation provides scholarships for college graduates and professionals interested in studying peace and conflict resolution. Global grants are available for graduate students pursuing studies abroad in Rotary's key areas of focus, which include promoting peace, combating disease, ensuring clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, saving mothers and children, supporting education, boosting local economies, and preserving the environment. Kudos to the deserving recipients.

Rotary Club of Memphis Central
Passing of the gavel. 6/28/24.

Great Job Rotarian 2023-2024 President Brian Callies

Congratulation In - Coming President 2024-2025 President Shera Cantrell

People of Action!!!!!

6/21/24 Another great RCMC Lunch, Learn and Network Meeting

Guest Speaker Brent David Drone Pilot wan very I formative about the laws, techniques, drone safety and License.

Thank you Brent from RCMC Rotarians and Guest for your excellent presentation.

Always Service Above Self!!

RCMC say to all the Father, and Father in Heaven.
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

Great Interactive meeting with Fox13 Memphis Achor Dominique Dillon: She Shared , Informed, Listen to RCMC Rotarians and Guest.

We have a lot to do in Memphis. She is Committed to telling the hard stories and the one that make us feels good. We all agreed a balance is needed.

Rotary Four Way Test
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Rotary Club Memphis Central Rotarian and Guest Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to be out Speaker.

6/14/24 Hybrid RCMC Lunch, Learn and Network meeting
Holiday Inn, University of Memphis
11:30am- 1pm

Zoom: 87921954702
Passcode 367708

Guest Speaker Dominique Dillon

Dominique Dillon joined the FOX13 Memphis team as a reporter in October 2019.

Less than three years later, she was promoted to anchor and anchors FOX13 Midday Monday through Friday at 11 a.m.

Though she is a Cali girl, Dominique is no stranger to the South. She worked as an multimedia journalist and fill-in anchor at KTAL 6 in Shreveport, Louisiana for nearly two years.

She graduated from Prairie View A&M University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and minor in English. While at PVAMU, she was a member of the women's soccer team.

Dominique has a true passion for mentoring aspiring journalists. Her other interests include working out, spending time with loved ones and traveling.
She is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists. Dominique is happy to call Memphis home and looks forward to reporting
on the stories that matter most to people throughout the area.

What a great day when RCMC Rotarians, University of Memphis Rotarct and Germantown Interacts work together to provide a day of service at the FedX Family Center 0n Friday June 7, 2024

The Gift of Giving
Services above Self

Congratulations graduating senior on receiving the Rotary Club Memphis Central 2023-2024 Scholarship Award of $1000.
Great job, and we are wishing you great success.
Branden Jackson
Khari Reed
Gabriette Clark
Marlajah Turner

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Rotary Club Scholarships for Students MSCSphotos,Rotary Club Scholarships for Students,

The RCMC Scholarship Award luncheon
Friday, May 31st, 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Holiday Inn University of Memphis, Medallion Restaurant Lounge.

Always Remember!!!!

Congratulations Rick James , on your Award. Tennessee Retailer of the year

Rotarian Rick James is a Past President RCMC ,
he is an Honorary Member of the Rotary Club of Memphis Central,

Rotarian James is a recipient of the 2022 RCMC "Service Above Self" Humanitarian of the Year Award.

Rotarian Rick James, a Memphis grocery store owner with 47 years of experience, has been named Tennessee Retailer of the Year for his Cash Saver and High Point/South Point Grocery stores in Midtown, South Memphis, and Whitehaven.

Great Job Rotarian Rick James
Always Service Above Self

No meeting 5/24/24 due the Memorial Day Holiday on Monday.

:A reminder : Rotary Club Memphis Central:

Service Project Committee has planned a day of service at the FedEx Family House on Friday, June 7th 2024, during our regular meeting time.
For a headcount of participants, please register here:
https://tinyurl.com/FedexHouse

They are also asking for donated items listed in the flyer. Donations will be accepted at club meetings up until the day of the event.

RCMC Day of Service Volunteer Event Location: FedEx Family House, 918 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN. 38105 Contact Shera Cantrell @ (901) 907-7147

RCMC Rotarians let met up at Memphis Merit Academy Charter School. Wear your Rotary shirts!!!!!

Join us for a historic celebration! 🎀 Memphis Merit Academy invites the community to our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on June 19th, commemorating our new forever home at 4089 American Way 🏫 Let's come together on this Juneteenth to celebrate culture, progress, and community! 🥳💖

Last month, Dylan Pogue '26 was presented the Rotary Character Achievement Award by Rotary Youth Exchange Co-Chair Marty Petrusek on behalf of Rotary Club of Memphis Central.

Dylan was one of four students chosen to receive the award, which recognizes students who exemplify good character and, despite personal obstacles/challenges, attain high levels of achievement in their school and personal lives. Way to go, Brother!

Date to remember:
RCMC Service Project
June 7,2024

Service Project Committee has planned a day of service at the FedEx Family House on Friday, June 7th 2024, during our regular meeting time.
For a headcount of participants, please register here:
https://tinyurl.com/FedexHouse

They are also asking for donated items that are listed on the flayer below. Donations will be accepted at club meetings up until the day of the event. To mail donations, please contact a service committee member.

Antonio Hinton
Johnician Coleman
Shera Cantrell
Lanell Smith

No meeting today 5/10/24.

The 2024 Annual Golf Tournament is a wrap. God Blessed RCMC and supporter witha great Golfing day.

We had fun and took care of the business of the day to raise funds.

Always Service above Self

Some of RCMC Goft Tournament winner of Team Prizes. Great job!!

Hope to see you next year!!!!!

Let’s Congratulate Bryson and Peughton Cantrell, District 6800 Interact Member for Receiving the 10