darr

In recognition of his completion of the new member program, Tom Darr receives his permanent blue badge as his sponsor, Jerry Urmanski, looks on.

jason

Continuing our Rotary Foundation month, Jason Binder gives a summary of the many programs the Foundation enables.  John Hipes appears to be training a future Foundation Chair.

brant

Our speaker, Brant Standridge of BB&T Bank, presented a profile of the banking landscape and then answered questions about banking for small business.  BB&T gave land to the Ron Clark Academy.  According to Brant, banking in the new economy must find ways to do more with less, deal with new regulations caused by Dodd-Frank, Obamacare adjustments, stress testing, etc.