Events

Gene Dobbs Bradford, the Savannah Music Festival's new Executive Director, will speak with us about his efforts to make the festival more inclusive and to increase community outreach efforts.  He'll share with us some programming details about the 2023 season, as well as the expansion of SMF's educational programs, including the free Musical Explorers program for elementary school students and the free after-school SMF Jazz Academy for local musicians grades 5-12.

Rescheduled from Sept. 30th | Matt will talk about the Small Town Podcast.  In 2015, Matt successfully ran for the office of mayor in Ocilla, GA and was re-elected in 2017. From this position, he has witnessed the joys and struggles of small towns, and has come to find that these are not only found in his home of Ocilla, but in small towns everywhere. Small Town Podcast is Matt’s effort to share those joys and struggles with others.  

Join your fellow RCSE members for an evening of fellowship & fun!  This month we'll be at Ardsley Station on the corner of E. Victory and Drayton Streets.  They have a fabulous covered patio with a firepit and heaters.  This space isn't as family-friendly as some of the others, so kids may not work as well for this event, but please feel free to bring spouses, significant others, friends, and prospective members!  

No RSVP necessary.  Each person is responsible for their own food & beverages.  

Roy Austin last visited RCSE in October 2020, so he will return to give us an update on his non-profit, which helps rural African schools with little or no electricity or internet access establish libraries. For those who are new members: this is a wonderful and inspiring program that you'll want to hear all about! 

Dr. KC Sato, alson known as Zero Roshi, of the Ancient Oaks Temple, Zen Garland Order Buddhist Temple of Savannah will talk about Zen in the 21st century and what it offers in an eWorld of evolving AI.

Our annual Oyster Roast is a favorite of all of the long-time RCSE members. Graciously hosted by Gordon Matthews at his stunningly beautiful home, it's a truly phenomenal event.  His home has multiple screened-in porches, a large open air deck, an observation deck, and some incredible hammock islands that are accessible by footpath.

We'll have oysters, of course, but also some non-shellfish options for those who aren't oyster eaters.  Beer, wine, tea, and water will be available.

The club will cover the cost of members to attend, but each additional guest (including kids) will cost $$, which must be paid in advance.

Carpooling is encouraged, as parking is limited. 

The speakers will be Nick Deffley, Sustainability Director; Alicia Brown, Clean Energy Program Manager; and Denise Cheeseman, Sustainability Project Manager. They will provide an overview of a few key Sustainability & Resilience projects, highlighting the 100% Savannah Clean Energy initiative, Greenways (Tide to Town), and our Sea Level Sensor project.

Jordan will focus on the importance of saving one’s personal history and family stories in a world in which that tradition is quickly fading. He encourages people to record their stories and give them pointers on how to get started.  

Michael will be speaking on common orthopedic disorders of the hand/wrist, shoulder, elbow, foot, hip, back, and neck. He will explain treatment and management options to include the difference between a “break” and a fracture.

Located on beautiful Monterey Square, Congregation Mickve Israel was founded in 1733 and is the third oldest Jewish congregation in America. Join us for lunch and a short Rotary meeting, before RCSE member Jim Wellen gives us a detailed guided tour of the historic and beautiful synagogue.

We'll meet in the Social Hall at noon for lunch.  Mickve Israel is located at 20 E. Gordon Street.  Metered parking will be available.

The Future Air Navigation System (FANS) is a set of technologies and procedures aimed at improving air traffic management and communication between aircraft and air traffic control. It includes features such as Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) for digital communication between pilots and air traffic controllers, and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) for real-time aircraft surveillance. The goal of FANS is to increase efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, safety, and capacity in air traffic management system while reducing the workload of Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers.

Throughout this brief presentation, TEDxSavannah board members will explain how the 2023 event will be different from year's past. They will also share the history of TEDxSavannah, show video clips of previous TEDx talks by local residents and explain how Rotary Club of Savannah East members can get involved, including event volunteer opportunities. 

Join us as we thank the 2022-2023 chapter leadership and officiallly induct the new 2023-2024 slate of officers.