Speakers and More

Speaker Friday, January 17, 2025 Are you looking to enhance your productivity and efficiency with Microsoft 365? Do you want to learn simple yet powerful tools that can help you manage your tasks, schedule meetings, and take organized notes? If so, join us for a practical workshop with Justin Ploof, owner of Mull IT. Ploof brings 18 years of experience in IT consulting to…

Speaker Friday, January 3, 2024 Imagine a city where one in five adults struggles with basic reading and writing. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario—it’s the reality in Nashville today. On January 3, 2025, the Green Hills Rotary Club will Learn how Nashville Adult Literacy Council is working to change these statistics. Sarah Martino, a dynamic leader in Nashville’s nonprofit sector, brings both corporate expertise…

Speaker Friday, December 13, 2024 Leadership isn’t just a skill—it’s an art form that can make or break an organization’s success. On December 13, 2024, the Green Hills Rotary Club is set to host an engaging morning event that promises insights into leadership development. At 7:15 a.m., members and guests will gather at the Boy Scout Service Center to hear from Craig Coyle, a…

Speaker Friday, December 6, 2024 Join us on November 29, 2024, for an insightful breakfast with Harry Allen, Chief Financial Officer of Belmont University, who will share how his journey from banking to entrepreneurship has shaped his approach to innovation and leadership. Allen’s professional story is one of strategic adaptation. As co-founder of Studio Bank – Nashville’s first locally headquartered bank since 2008 –…

Speaker Friday, November 22, 2024 Belonging is fundamental to human well-being, yet adults with developmental disabilities often face profound isolation. On November 22, 2024, at 7:15 am, join us for an important conversation with Waverly Ann Harris, President and CEO of Friends Life Community, about creating genuine connections and opportunities for this vital part of our community. For 16 years, Friends Life Community has…

Speaker Friday, November 15, 2024 Join us for an illuminating breakfast session with Matthew Bourlakis, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc., on November 15, 2024, at 7:15 AM. Under Bourlakis’s leadership since 2013, Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee has grown to employ over 1,500 team members, operating 32 retail stores and 40 donation sites across 48 Tennessee counties. The organization…

Speaker Friday, November 8, 2024 Join us on November 8, 2024, at 7:15 AM to learn how charter schools are providing quality education. Charter schools are public schools operated by independent, non-profit governing bodies. In Tennessee, public charter school students are measured against the same academic standards as students in other public schools. Tennessee is one of 43 states, including the District of Columbia,…

Speaker Friday, November 1, 2024 Join us on November 1, 2024, for an engaging discussion into the critical question: “The Constitution – Will It Hold Up?” with William Koch, President and Dean of the Nashville School of Law. Dean Koch brings a wealth of experience to the table. Before his tenure at NSL, he served on the Tennessee Supreme Court and the Tennessee Court…

Speaker Friday, October 4, 2024 Firearms are the #1 cause of death of children in Tennessee, taking more lives than car accidents. Voices for a Safer Tennessee (Safer TN) is nonprofit (501c4 & 501c3), nonpartisan group of 30,000+ citizens working together to promote policies that support firearm safety and responsible gun ownership. Our coalition includes Republicans, Democrats and Independents from all 95 counties in…

Speaker Friday, September 20, 2024 Every single one of us can remember a visit to a museum or science center – we might still remember a particular exhibit or something we learned. What you may not know is just how significant a museum’s impact can be on communities. Join me in learning a few facts and figures, listen to a few funny museum stories,…

Speaker Friday, September 13, 2024 Join us on September 13, 2024, at 7:15 AM to explore a vital topic: breaking intergenerational cycles of childhood trauma. The more prepared our parents are to help their children become resilient, the more likely our communities will also thrive. Learn more about The Family Center’s efforts to help parents create safe, stable, and nurturing environments for their children!…

Speaker Friday, September 6, 2024 Join us on April 12 at 7:15 AM to learn from Bryan Moyer Nashville is uniquely positioned to align its significant local resources around tech innovation to create sustainable economic growth and prosperity in the region with a specific focus on advanced technology. Learn how The Innovation Studio is leveraging this opportunity to make a significant difference in Nashville’s…

Speaker Friday, August 16, 2024 * Join us on August 16, 2024, at 7:15 AM at the Boy Scout Service Center in Green Hills for an exciting opportunity to learn about the upcoming Green Hill Park Festival. This event promises to be filled with fun activities, and you will discover how you can become involved with this wonderful local non-profit organization.The speaker for this…

Speaker Friday, August 9, 2024 Are you curious about the future of healthcare? Want to learn about the vision that is shaping the industry? Join us at our upcoming meeting on August 9, 2024, where we will have the privilege of hearing from Jim Easter. Jim Easter is an expert in healthcare planning, design, and construction. With a career spanning several decades, Jim has…

Speaker Friday, August 2, 2024 Join the Green Hills Rotary Club at 7:15 am on August 2, 2024, for an insightful look at cyber security issues that all businesses face by Tim Martin, a seasoned expert in cybersecurity. Martin will share valuable insights on “Simple Cybersecurity Practices That Make A Big Difference” . In an era where cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and…

Speaker Friday, July 26, 2024 Join the the Green Hills Rotary Club at 7:15 am, July 26, 2024 for an intriguing presentation by Greg Goodman, a pioneering figure in the real estate industry. Mr. Goodman will shed light on the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business and everyday life. As Forbes reports, AI is projected to contribute nearly $16 trillion to the…

Speaker Friday, July 19, 2024 This book forces you to see American poverty in a whole new light.Matthew Desmond, author of Poverty, by America and EvictedAuthor NameTweet Three of the nation’s top scholars, Kathryn Edin, H. Luke Shaefer and Timothy J. Nelson — known for tackling key mysteries about poverty in America – turn their attention from the country’s poorest people to its poorest…

Speaker Friday, July 12, 2024 Are you curious about how businesses can make a positive impact on their communities? Join the Green Hills Rotary Club for breakfast on July 12, 2024, at 7:15 am, featuring guest speaker Deb Macfarlan Enright, Ed.D., CEO of the Macfarlan Group. Doctor Enright, a distinguished Paul Harris Fellow, will deliver an engaging presentation on corporate responsibility and its profound…

Speaker Friday, June 21, 2024 Discover the Path to Wellness: Healthy Parks, Healthy Person On June 21st at 7:15 am, the Green Hills Rotary Club anticipates the arrival of Stacey Levine, Director of Healthy Parks Healthy Person, a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging Tennesseans to embrace a more active and healthy lifestyle through the great outdoors. In an era where sedentary lifestyles and…

Speaker Friday, June 14, 2024 On June 14th at 7:15 am, the Green Hills Rotary Club is thrilled to welcome Liz Veyhl, Founder and Executive Director, and Alex Fisher, Founding Board Member and yoga instructor, from Small World Yoga. This dynamic duo will provide an inside look into Nashville’s first and only nonprofit yoga studio and its mission to increase access to yoga across…

Speaker Friday, June 7, 2024 On June 7th at 7:15 am, the Green Hills Rotary Club welcomes Tiffanie Marksbury, APN from Vanderbilt Diabetes and Endocrinology, to discuss the Tennessee Camp for Diabetic Children (TCDC). This camp provides a unique experience for children living with Type 1 diabetes. With over 1.45 million Americans affected by Type 1 diabetes, and 64,000 new cases diagnosed each year,…

Speaker Friday, May 31, 2024 Join the Green Hills Rotary Club on Thursday, May 31st at 7:15am for Bobby Whitson’s insightful presentation. The purpose of this meeting is to network with fellow Rotarians and learn about an important period in Nashville’s past. The Battle of Nashville was a critical event that essentially ended the Civil War in the Western Theater. However, much of the…

Speaker Friday, May 17, 2024 The Green Hills Rotary Club is honored to welcome Jeff Gowdy, Adjunct Professor of Management at the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, as the guest speaker at our upcoming meeting on Wednesday, May 17th at 7:15 AM. He is a globally recognized thought leader and practitioner in this field of sustainable business practices. During the meeting,…

Fundraiser Saturday, May 4, 2024 Circle Saturday, May 4, 2024 on your calendar because the Green Hills Rotary Club is bringing the thrill and excitement with its epic Auction Fundraiser! This can’t-miss event will be held at the luxurious Abbottsford Clubhouse, offering a fabulous evening of mingling over hors d’oeuvres and beverages before the real rush begins – an auction lineup absolutely overflowing with…