FEBRUARY 2011
Members get ready for the Masquerade Ball
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
I’m always excited when the calendar turns to March, as we are able to enjoy the beautiful Birmingham spring weather. March also means a month full of outstanding events around town. Our own Masquerade Ball has quickly established itself as one of the premier events in Birmingham. For those of you that haven’t had a chance to attend one in the past, you don’t want to miss it. This year’s event at the Alys Stephens Center on March 19th is going to be a blast. Make sure to tell your friends to purchase their tickets NOW, as we will be capping the number of tickets available for purchase and expect it to sell out.
In addition to the Masquerade Ball, be sure to register online and mark your calendar for all of the exciting Rotaract events listed below. I look forward to seeing everyone at the Zoo on Thursday at our off-site lunch meeting, as our club will be the first group to get a tour of the new Trails of Africa exhibit – just the latest benefit of being a member of this great Club. Finally, remind potential members that the application deadline is this Friday, March 4th. Click here for application information.
Justin Weintraub, President
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
The Rotaract Club of Birmingham was founded under the vision of two young leaders. Because of their hard work and strong leadership, the Club has truly become the premier young professional organization in Birmingham. This month, the Club recognizes co-founder John Peinhardt.
NAME: John Peinhardt HOMETOWN: Birmingham
CAREER: Project Manager at Cahaba GBA and Consultant at Vantage Associates
EDUCATION: B.S. from Birmingham-Southern College
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, running, golf, sailing, investing, eating, sleeping, Angry Birds and TV (not in order of importance)
INTERESTING FACT: I briefly played in a band that has since been signed by Columbia Records and twice featured on Grey’s Anatomy.
Click here to read the full interview, including John's take on the history and future of Rotaract. Stay tuned for an interview with co-founder Mike Mahon in April.
LEARN
March 3rd – Off-site Luncheon at the Zoo
Join Rotaract at the Birmingham Zoo on Thursday, March 3rd for a sneak peak of the new Trails of Africa exhibit. Rotaractors will receive VIP tours, enjoy lunch at the Safari café and hear from Dr. William Foster, President and CEO of the Zoo. This is a members only event, so please register by March 1st to attend. Please note that this luncheon starts at 11:30 a.m. Click here to learn more about the new Trails of Africa exhibit.
March 15th – Personal Finance Strategies PDS
Bob Straka, President of Grandview Financial Services, will offer personal finance strategies for young professionals at a Professional Development Series event on Tuesday, March 15th. The event will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the Wendell-Taylor Room of the Alabama Humanities Foundation Offices (1100 Ireland Way). This is a members-only event. Please register online to participate. Click here for more information about Bob Straka.
March 17th – Luncheon with Joe Dean, Jr.
Join Rotaract for a luncheon meeting at the Harbert Center featuring Joe Dean Jr., Athletic Director of Birmingham-Southern College (BSC). He plans to discuss the current basketball season, upcoming NCAA tournament and athletics at BSC. Click here for more information about our speaker.
SOCIALIZE
March 8th – Happy Hour at Papa’s
Network with fellow Rotaractors while enjoying drink and food specials at the new Papa’s Bar at the Veranda on Highland. Register online if you can make it!
March 19th – Masquerade Ball
Get ready to don masks, tuxedos and formal gowns for our annual Masquerade Ball. The glitzy black tie event will take place at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center. Rotaractors must purchase tickets on the members-only site. Non-members may purchase tickets by visiting www.bhammask.com.
Men’s Warehouse and Gus Mayer have graciously agreed to help dress our members for the event. Click here to learn about exclusive offers from these retailers.
The Masquerade Ball raises money for the Rotaract Club of Birmingham Foundation, which funds our various service initiatives. Special thanks to our sponsors, whose generosity helps our club make a difference in the community.
FOUNDATION PARTNER
Harbert Management Corporation
SERVICE ADVOCATES
Alabama Power Company - Colonial Properties Trust - Baker Donelson - Protective Life Corporation
ROTARACT SUPPORTERS
BC/BS of Alabama - Burr & Forman - Birmingham Business Journal – Zeekee Interactive
ROTARACT SPONSORS
Royal Cup Coffee - AEA Group - Forensic/Strategic Solutions - Haskell, Slaughter, Young & Rediker, LLC - Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC - Regions Bank - Cobbs, Allen, and Hall - Frost, Cummings, Tidwell Group - Medical Properties Trust - Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc – Energen - Kassouf & Company - Sterne Agee - Merrill Lynch Wealth Management - Sellers, Richardson, Holman & West - Bradley Arant Boult Cummings - Books-A-Million
There’s still time to make a difference. Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
SERVE
March 16th – St. Martin’s in the Pines
The elderly population is often under served and overlooked. The Rotaract Club volunteers every each month at St. Martin’s in the Pines, a comprehensive retirement community. Rotaractors spend time interacting with residents of the Assisted Living facility. Activities include, but are not limited to, playing card games, reading and computer tutorials. Remember to register online to participate.
March 26th – Gateway Mural Project
Discover your inner artist as Rotaract paints a mural on the Gateway campus on Saturday, March 26th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Gateway is a therapeutic treatment center for adolescents ages 12 through 18. The center offers a refuge for children with severe emotional problems, often as a result of abuse or neglect. While at Gateway, residents are involved in counseling, school, therapeutic activities and other programs designed to help each child recover and readjust. Contact Bains Fleming for more information.
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