Weekly Speakers & Programs

 Mr. Doster will deliver a comprehensive presentation regarding the operations at Atlanta airport, providing valuable insights into the complexities involved in managing the world's busiest airport. He will share his experiences as a Flight Superintendent within Delta Air Lines Flight Control—including his involvement in dispatching flights during September 11, 2001—and will detail the processes required to uphold flight safety and reliability. Mr. Doster observes that while most passengers are acquainted with the role of the Captain, there is limited awareness of the Dispatcher’s joint responsibility for operational control and flight safety.

In conjunction with Atlanta's 100 Year Celebration, we honor the visionary leadership that transformed an abandoned racetrack into a global hub, now serving over 100 million passengers annually. This transformation has established the airport as both the world’s busiest and one of its most efficient, connecting individuals to diverse opportunities, markets, and cultures across the globe.

Join us at 5:00 for social time in the Club Ovelook. The meeting begins at 5:30pm.

 The Rotary Club of Big Canoe, together with the Big Canoe POA, is organizing a forum focused on opioid prevention, education, and harm reduction in the local community. Captain Chris Leake, Pickens County Sheriff’s Department, will be the featured speaker.

The Big Canoe community has historically had a larger-than-average older population, with many residents managing medical conditions that require medication. Often, when these medications are changed or discontinued, they end up being stored or thrown away instead of being disposed of properly. Some of these drugs, including narcotic opioids, can pose serious risks to children or individuals struggling with addiction. Having an appropriate disposal option within the community would give residents a safe and accessible way to eliminate these potentially dangerous substances.

The program will conclude with a panel discussion.

The event will be held at the Clubhouse Overlook on February 19. Social time starts at 5:00 pm, and the main meeting begins at 5:30 pm.

Everyone in the community is encouraged to attend.