Featured Speaker
Dave Lake, station manager at WRUU, was the speaker at the Oct. 20 meeting. He discussed how the all-volunteer community radio station has grown since it began broadcasting in 2017 and described WRUU's mix of music, public affairs, news, and cultural programming. In 2019 the station was selected as Best Local Radio Station and Best Talk Radio Station in the annual Connect Savannah Best of Savannah readers' poll. Because of the pandemic, the noncommercial station had to cancel its largest fundraising events and is now depending on donations from listeners to keep the station on the air. The station currently has more than 60 volunteers producing programs. Proposals for new shows can be submitted via the station's website.Committee Reports
Service Committee Chair Jordan Chase reminded members about the Victory Volunteers effort, which worked to pick up trash and trim back overgrown vegetation along Victory Drive on Oct. 24.
Membership Chair Phelps reported that Sarah Stone will be inducted at the next club meeting.
Foundation Chair Patrick Phelps announced the latest Paul Harris Fellows are Cecilia Arango and Chris Corey. Justin Hummel has received his two ruby pin.
President Jessica Pedigo announced the club is scheduled to resume in-person meetings at the JEA on Nov. 17. Box lunches will be available to go so that members will not have to take off their masks to eat. Everyone who plans to attend must register, even if you don't want a to-go lunch. A Zoom attendance option will be available if someone will volunteer to handle the A/V. She said sponsors are needed for the upcoming Metro Mania Showdown Series events.
Metro Mania standings updated
The Grisly Misfits are leading in Metro Mania standings. Earn points for your team by becoming a sponsor for a Metro Mania Showdown Series event, registering for the meeting at the JEA, and registering for fundraising events.
Guests
Meagen Burroughs attended as a guest of George Seaborough.
Destiny Mojica-Taylor attended as a guest of Cari Phelps.
Commit to a committee!
All Metro members are expected to serve on a committee. Contact the appropriate committee chair to volunteer:
Service: Jordan Chase
Rotary Foundation: Patrick Phelps
Membership: Cari Phelps
Communications: John Bennett
Family of Rotary: Jasmine Mills
Program: Daniel Weiner