Meeting Program: Human Trafficking

Meeting Program: Human Trafficking

Ashleigh Chapman, founder of Altus, was the guest speaker for the Oct. 11 meeting. Earlier in the day, Chapman led a training session for local law enforcement, and that evening she presented a community program at Discover Church. According to Chapman, North Carolina...
New member profile: Greg Proffitt

New member profile: Greg Proffitt

Greg Proffitt moved from his hometown of Covington, Georgia, to become CEO of Nantahala Bank and Trust Company. Before joining the Rotary Club of Franklin, Greg was a member of the Covington Rotary Club. “I believe in the mission of Rotary and serving others,” he...
New member profile: Adam Giles

New member profile: Adam Giles

Adam is the AVP/Branch Manager of PNC. He was raised in Clarksville, Georgia, but his family moved here in 1997 and he now calls Franklin his hometown. “I’m happy to learn and grow as a Rotarian,” Adam said. Why were you interested in joining Rotary? I...
Red Sand Project

Red Sand Project

The Rotary Club of Franklin and the Rotary Daybreak Club joined the Zonta Club and First United Methodist Church in presenting the Red Sand Project on Sept. 30 to raise awareness of human trafficking. (Below) Rotarian Steve Grissim was the guest speaker. Following the...
‘Don’t worry be healthy’

‘Don’t worry be healthy’

WCU Nursing Professor Cheryl Clark and student Alex Becknell were the guest speakers at the Sept. 27 meeting. They reported on their annual trip to Saint Elizabeth Parish in Jamaica where they conduct health fairs, home visits and provide school supplies. The Rotary...