Jay Melder is the City Manager of Savannah and is responsible for annual budget development and advising the City Council on policy issues. He serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the City of Savannah, the state’s second largest municipal corporation (excludes consolidated governments) with a $425M budget and 2,400 employees. The title of Jay's presentation will be "Update on City Strategic Plan and Projects."
August 14, 2026 - Eric Swanson
Join Eric Swanson, Advocacy Education Coordinator for One Hundred Miles, for an exploration of the work being done to fulfill their mission of protecting Georgia’s one-hundred-mile coast forever. Hear from Eric about OHM’s approach to conservation through their programs and work that combine education, advocacy and community engagement.
August 21, 2026 - No meeting
We will NOT be meeting this week due to the All-Clubs Meeting with District Governor Beverly Trainor on Monday, August 24, at The DeSoto.
august 23, 2026 - august social at Broughton Street Bowl & Brew
Join RCSE and DG Bev Trainor at Broughton Street Bowl & Brew (129 East Broughton Street) for a family friendly social on Sunday, August 23, from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM. DG Trainor will be in Savannah for the GRSP Conclave, so let's welcome her with some fun and fellowship! All members are encouraged to bring family, friends, and prospective members to this lively and casual social event. Although there is not a cost to attend, everyone will be responsible for their own tab.
August 24, 2026 - All-Clubs Meeting with DG Beverly Trainor
Please join your fellow Rotarians on Monday, August 24, for a special six-club Rotary meeting at The DeSoto (15 East Liberty Street 31401) from 12:30PM - 1:30 PM as we welcome our new District Governor Beverly Trainor. Following DG Trainor's address, the speaker for the meeting will be Ron Feldner who will be presenting on the City of Savannah's $470 million water infrastructure process. You must RSVP for this lunch! Please email Kerri at rotarysavannaheast@gmail.com if you are able to attend.
august 28, 2026 - Kate doran
This Friday, we will be meeting at Hospice Savannah (1352 Eisenhower Drive) where we will have lunch before hearing a presentation from Kate Doran titled "Aging in Place - Understanding Alternatives to Traditional Care." We will learn more about a groundbreaking development in local senior care: the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). If you would like to attend this meeting, please RSVP to Kerri at rotarysavannaheast@gmail.com so we can have lunches for all in attendance.
