Events

Rotary District Governor, Todd Freesemann will visit and present what's happening in District 6920 and Rotary International. 

See you at the bar at 17Hundred90 for our February Social! 

Nick Palumbo serves as Executive Director of The Creative Coast - Savannah's flagship startup nonprofit. He also serves as Alderman representing Savannah’s 4th District since 2020, where he spearheaded several innovative programs including the nation's first sustainable to-go cup program, Savannah's 311 mobile APP, and 100% Savannah - propelling the City of Savannah to become the largest municipal solar provider in Georgia. Nick is also a nationally recognized mobility advocate and helped secure over $10 million for Savannah’s multi-use path network Tide to Town. Palumbo brings a collaborative approach to catalyzing an innovation economy in Coastal Georgia and *loves* hearing big ideas from the community.

Update -- This service project has been rescheduled for Friday, March 7 from 3-5pm.

Brightside maintains several closets stocked with essential items for children entering foster care, and our club will help sort and organize them. One of these closets is a spacious room filled with clothing that requires sorting and organization. Another is dedicated to hygiene products and diapers, which needs to be relocated to another floor and arranged properly. Lastly, they have a room with toys and school supplies that also needs to be moved and organized.

This project is family friendly. 

Join us for Metro Monday at Emmaus House!

Our recurring monthly service project to assist with the soup kitchen at Emmaus House every 2nd Monday of each month.  This service project is for adult volunteers. Minors 13 and up can volunteer accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Volunteer guidelines: https://unitedministriessavannah.org/volunteer-guidelines 

We won't have a club meeting on March 18th. Enjoy the week off, and we'll see you again soon! 

Our club received over 80 dogwood seedlings from the District Governer in early January, and those little seedlings are currently living their best lives at Savannah Tree Foundation's nursery getting cozy and established.

Join us for a very special Saturday social at Metro member Kelley Boyd's Savannah Yoga Center! Kelley will guide us through an exclusive hour long Gentle Yoga Flow yoga class. All levels and newbies welcome! 

• Register below at the Metro Rotary discount of $15pp ($22 regular price). 
• The class is limited to 20 people, so we will initially open up to Metro members only. Please register ASAP so Kelley knows who to expect. As of now, 3/28 6pm 6 spots remain! Feel free to invite guests.
• BYOMat if you have one. Limited mats available if needed. 
• We will head over to Crystal Beer Parlor after if anyone would like to join! 

Namaste! 

Since we weren't able to get a quorum of volunteers, this service pojrect has been canceled. 

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Each year, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society hosts Walk MS: Savannah, a powerful community event that raises over $85,000 to fund essential programs, services, and research for people in our region living with multiple sclerosis. The 2025 event will take place on Sunday, March 30th at Grayson Stadium, and Metro will lend our support as our March bonus service project. 

We will help them out mainly at the finish line, but also pitch in with any general event support.  There will be two shifts - 12-2pm and 2-4pm. 

Presentation Topic:  The Georgia Hi-Lo Trail, Following the Path Less Traveled.

After earning a bachelor’s in landscape architecture with concentrations in Historic Preservation and Environmental Ethics from the University of Georgia, Mary Charles quickly put her talents to work and found her stride as an entrepreneur. She combined her love of community and small business with a passion for food and culture to launch Athens Food Tours. Many full stomachs and happy customers later, she sold the company and focused on Economic Development with Athens-based W&A.

Her next entrepreneurial move came after four years of being frustrated with a lack of safe cycling and economic opportunities in her hometown of Sandersville and Mary Charles Howard decided to take matters into her own hands. In 2019, she launched the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail initiative. After seeing the success of Athens’ Firefly Trail, she decided to build on the great work of that trail by extending Firefly Trail’s original 39-mile trail south another 200 miles with the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail – through Sandersville and beyond – ending in Savannah. Upon completion, the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail will be the longest paved trail in all of America.

Immediately after launching the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail, she started the Kids Bike League, a program of the Hi-Lo Trail that gets kids ages 2nd-8th grade on a bike in rural communities in middle, east and coastal Georgia. Kids Bike League currently operates monthly rides, summer camp and winter camp in Effingham County, Statesboro, Sandersville, and Sparta.

The Hi-Lo Trail has been receiving a lot of press lately. Mary Charles was interviewed for an Atlanta magazine, she’s been traveling to speak to different groups around the state, there was an article about her in the AJC that was titled “A Georgia Woman’s Audacious Plan” and she had a radio interview on FM 95.5 and the interviewer ended by saying “I wouldn’t bet against Mary Charles.”
 

Join us for Metro Monday at Emmaus House!

Our recurring monthly service project to assist with the soup kitchen at Emmaus House every 2nd Monday of each month.  This service project is for adult volunteers. Minors 13 and up can volunteer accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Volunteer guidelines: https://unitedministriessavannah.org/volunteer-guidelines 

Topic: Getting Locals Downtown

Mia Mance bio:

• Proud wife of Attorney Chadrick Mance, founder/Owner of the Mance Law Firm personal injury firm, mom of  2 future world changers daughters Gia, 3 and Genesis,almost 2 years old
• Owner of Mia Talks Media & Marketing
• Executive Director of the Savannah Downtown Business Association
• 23 year Broadcasting career before transitioning to new role with the Savannah Downtown Business Association
• Gulfstream Student Leadership Program SCCPSS Co-Emcee & Motivational Speaker
• United Way of the Coastal Empire "Women Who Rule" committee and Marketing committee
• Shelter From the Rain 2024 Advocate of the Year
• Savannah Feed the Hungry 2020 "MLK & Coretta Scott King Humanitarian Award" recipient
• Savannah Magazine New Guard Class of 2020
• Recognized by Connect Savannah, Georgia Broadcasters as "Best Radio Personality"
• Recognized by the Junior League of Savannah as Volunteer of the Year in 2017, 2019 led Diversity & Inclusion day for the Junior League of Savannah which received the honor of Junior League International's Winner of the Year for Diversity and Inclusion practices.
• Community Partner & supporter of many organizations including- United Way of the Coastal Empire, Shelter From the Rain, Savannah PRIDE, Mary's Place, 9 to 5 Georgia, YMCA, Junior League of Savannah, Kicklighter Resource Center & more

Come hang with other Metrotarians at Squirrel's Eastern Wharf! 

Earth Day Savannah is an annual event that celebrates environmental sustainability and conservation efforts in our community. Individuals, organizations, and businesses come together to protect the planet and promote eco-friendly practices.

Activities include educational and interactive events, live music, workshops, and demonstrations on topics such as composting, recycling, and renewable energy. The event will host a wide range of vendors offering eco-friendly products and services. By bringing together the Savannah community, Earth Day Savannah aims to raise awareness and inspire action towards a more sustainable future.

Metro will provide support with set up and check in at the event. There are 2 shifts -- 11am-1pm and 1pm-3pm.  The actual Earth Day Savannah event will begin at 4pm.

PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE: 522 E 45th St, home of Suzanne Kirk

Sonali is an international student from Sri Lanka currently pursuing studies at Georgia Southern University as part of the Georgia Rotary Student program. She is sponsored by several Rotary clubs in the Savannah area including the Rotary club of Metropolitan Savannah. Her interest in economics was inspired by the economic crisis in her home country, motivating her to explore market behavior and financial systems. Outside the classroom, she enjoys discovering the charm of Savannah and embracing the experience of studying abroad.

Lunch will be authentic Sri Lankan cuisine homemade by Sonali and friends just for us, so be sure and register to enjoy this special lunch! 

***Confirm lunch order by Friday, May 2 so that they can plan accordingly.

Join us for Metro Monday at Emmaus House!

Our recurring monthly service project to assist with the soup kitchen at Emmaus House every 2nd Monday of each month.  This service project is for adult volunteers. Minors 13 and up can volunteer accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Volunteer guidelines: https://unitedministriessavannah.org/volunteer-guidelines 

Metro Rotary will be supporting TEDxSavannah before, during, and/or after the event on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Georgia Southern University's Armstrong Campus. 

VOLUNTEER SERVICE AREAS

• Pre-Event Set-Up (Thursday, May 15): Assist with stage and event area decor installation and registration area set-up (i.e., organize lanyards, etc.) 
• Ushers/Greeters (Friday, May 16): Welcome guests to the event, provide wayfinding from the parking lot to the event space and badge pick-up areas and escort guests to available seats or VIP/reserved seating for sponsors
• Customer Service (Friday, May 16): Check-in guests, provide them with lanyard credentials and explain how to access the digital program
• Food/Merchandise (Friday, May 16): Sell TEDxSavannah-branded items and assist with food distribution during break and lunch, including clean-up
• Event Tear-Down (Friday, May 16, beginning at 5 PM): Load equipment, remove decor and signage and clean all event areas

All volunteers must attend an in-person orientation session at the Armstrong Campus of GSU on Wednesday, April 16th at 6pm or Saturday, April 26th at 2pm.

Sign up directly with TEDxSavannah: https://form.jotform.com/250887251680160

Get ready for a joyful celebration supporting Forsyth Farmers’ Market and the programs that nourish Savannah all year long. From the savory aroma of delicious casual bites from Savannah’s favorite eateries, to interactive kids’ activities, to live music by local favorites, this event is packed with fun for all ages.

Metro will provide volunteer support for the event. Multiple shifts are available and activities include set up, directing traffic/parking, serving, and break down.  Volunteers should be 18+, and volunteering will include free food, beer and music! 

Dr. Ryan Foley leads Savannah Technical College with a clear focus to equip Coastal Georgia with a skilled workforce that drives economic progress.

Metro Savannah Rotary's unique and memorable fundraisers! We'll be at the brand new Broughton Street Bowl and Brew.

This year, we're striking up a good time for:

"The Big Lebow-Legacy Project Bowl-a-thon" 

Before you start thinking about the pulled hamstring or strained your wrist from your last time at the big league bowling lane, fear not, our night will be at Savannah's newest and greatest duckpin bowling place. Yeah, yeah, we know you don't want to resest your own pins either, so this place ALSO resets your pins and keeps score like the big league place. 

So, get out your best flannel and shorts and join us for a fun evening raising money for Metro's Legacy Project. "The Big Lebowski" is our theme. You are welcome to dress accordingly, Dude. 

Sponsorships are available. Please get in touch with Kristen Crawley for more information. 
 

Event tickets are $85 until May 20th.

Tickets are $100 at the door. 

Ahoy mateys! Join us for some "Boatary" fun on Captain Derek's Dolphin Adventure! Bring your friends and family - this boat can fit up to 52 people! Please register and pay for your tickets no later than May 17th. 

The group pricing for adults, teenagers (13-17), and children (12 and under) is as follows:

• Adults: $21.50 + 7% sales tax + $2 gratuity = $25.01
• Teens: $17.50 + 7% sales tax + $2 gratuity = $20.73
• Children (12 & Under): $13.50 + 7% sales tax + $2 gratuity = $16.45

NOTE: If you’d like to book a teenager or child, please add a note in your registration and Venmo @Jasmine-mills-1223 to secure the ticket. It’s beyond Club Runner’s capacity to have two prices! 

Join us for Metro Monday at Emmaus House!

Our recurring monthly service project to assist with the soup kitchen at Emmaus House every 2nd Monday of each month.  This service project is for adult volunteers. Minors 13 and up can volunteer accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Volunteer guidelines: https://unitedministriessavannah.org/volunteer-guidelines 

Join us for the last meeting of the Rotary year! Details coming soon. 

Join us for the last social of the Rotary Year at Bar Julian!

Hey Metro Rotarians!

Our July 1st meeting is officially canceled—and intentionally so! Since it's the week of July 4th, we know many of you will be traveling, spending time with family, or enjoying a little summer break.

So consider this a time to celebrate freedom, friendship, and a fresh Rotary year! Rest up, have some fun, and get ready to hit the ground running for an exciting year of service, connection, and community impact.

Our first official meeting of the new Rotary year will be on Tuesday, July 15th at 12:00 PM at the JEA—we can’t wait to see you there!

Wishing you all a joyful and safe Independence Day week! 

George Washington Seaborough III

President, Metro Rotary 2025–2026

Join us for Metro Monday at Emmaus House!

Our recurring monthly service project to assist with the soup kitchen at Emmaus House every 2nd Monday of each month.  This service project is for adult volunteers. Minors 13 and up can volunteer accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Volunteer guidelines: https://unitedministriessavannah.org/volunteer-guidelines 

Join us at the JEA for the first club meeting of our new Rotary year. 

George Seaborough will kick off his term as president with a general meeting that will include a video message from our District Governor. 

Register by Sunday (7/13) at 11:45 AM to order lunch. Otherwise, simply make your plan to join us as we kick off the 2025-2026 Rotary year. 

 Club Social at Wexford Pub (City Market)

Join us for an evening of live music, great conversation, and community connection. Whether you’re new to the club or a longtime member, this is the perfect chance to unwind, mingle, and celebrate summer together.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Volunteers might set up tables & banners, unload school supplies, pack book bags, make to-go plates...and much more!

Wear comfortable clothing...we will be inside and outside.

Kids of all ages welcome!

Two shifts are available.  Please sign up for both if you plan to stay for the entire time.

Join us for Metro Monday at Emmaus House!

Our recurring monthly service project to assist with the soup kitchen at Emmaus House every 2nd Monday of each month.  This service project is for adult volunteers. Minors 13 and up can volunteer accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Volunteer guidelines: https://unitedministriessavannah.org/volunteer-guidelines