Rotarian Joe Stabb introduced our program, The Appalachian Equality Chorus, led by Artistic Director Dr. Alan Stevens. The program began with the chorus singing three songs: ”Let the River Run”, “The Love That Will Never Grown Old”, and “Celebrate, Dance to the Music.”

Hallerin started by saying he first spoke to us 30 years and that was the last time he did so. Hope is a habit. Habits form through practice. If you want more of it, practice it. Hallerin moved here 32 years ago from Huntsville, AL. He got a call from someone who...

Sandy Martin introduced our speakers—Mónica Lebrón, UT’s deputy AD of Championship Resources, and Kat Jones, director of Name, Image, and Likeness. Both joined UT in 2021. Monica came from Tulane and Kat from the University of Central Florida. The title of their talk was “Everything You Wanted to Know About NIL But Were Afraid to Ask.”

RCK Member Chris Lambert introduced our speaker, Knoxville Area Urban League President and CEO, Dr. Charles F. Lomax, Jr.  Chris remarked that Dr. Lomax embodies ‘service above self,’ one of the Rotary International mottos, and Chris’ personal motto with respect to public service, ‘get involved and stay connected.’

Master Service Companies was started by him in Kentucky, moved here in 2008, and sold 3 years ago. First company to win two Pinnacle Awards first as a small and then a medium-sized company.

RCK Member Russ Jensen introduced City of Knoxville Chief of Police, Paul Noel. Chief Noel assumed command in Knoxville in June of 2022 after having served in several capacities with the New Orleans Police Department for 25 years. He was most recently a Deputy Superintendent of the NOPD.