HAPPY ROTARY NEW YEAR!
Co-President Sonny Huntley welcomed all to the new Rotary year.
Kevin Courtney offered the prayer and lead the pledge to the flag.
Sonny recognized immediate Club President, Kristin Keller for her leadership for two years as well as Lynn King who served two years as well before her. He explained the Co-President concept, and offered inspirational words for the new year. Sonny introduced the board: Co-President Greg Wynn (out of town for the birth of a grand child); Kristin Keller, immediate past president; Jacob Hunt, Treasurer and President Elect; Nancy Riedel, Secretary; Directors: Kevin Courtney, Co-President; Bruce Yeager, membership chair; Brian Neumann; Joe Rowey Vice President; Joah Etchells; Hal Wilson; Nick Mihelic and requested the members to support all. He also recognized the great job that the Sergeant at Arms, Suzi Oliver does in arranging the weekly speakers.
Suzi Oliver collected Happy $$ and introduced the speaker
Speaker:
Tom Dunn, Emergency Management Director for the Town of Hilton Head Island updated us on this crucial department.
He explained that the town is going through an accreditation process and will be the smallest (population wise) community to be accredited in SC - there are only two others in the state that are accredited. There are 77 standard each with several elements that have to be met. He spoke about the 2023 Hurricane forecast. The two sources used are NOAA and Colorado State. Preparedness - its about you. He had handouts of the Preparedness Field Guide - which is also available on the town website. Planning is the most important section of the department, always planning the day before what to do the next day. The Governor is the person that calls for evacuation and Tom spoke of the importance of heading the order as well as re-entry procedures. For more info, check out the Town of Hilton Head Island website.