Discussion Leaders

Bio to be updated October.

Newman joined Durham Rotary in 2004 and was recognized in 2007 as "Rotarian of the Year." He and his wife, Ann-Louise, are Paul Harris Fellows and Bequest Society members. With their son Joshua, they have hosted scholars, exchange students and GSE teams.

Charles attended college at UNC-Greensboro and Guilford College. A member of Randolph Rotary since 1993, Charles and Sandra are Multiple Paul Harris Fellows, Paul Harris Sustaining Members, Benefactors, and Major Donors. Charles is also a member of the Paul Harris Society. Charles enjoys time with family, travel, various community activities and photography. He and Sandra are active members of Asheboro's Balfour Baptist Church.

A member of the Emerald City Rotary club in Greenwood, SC since 2002, Lorraine is is a Major Donor, Paul Harris Fellow, Benefactor, Bequest Society member, and a Paul Harris Society Charter member. She enjoys participating in Rotary events around the globe.

Both Billi and her husband Ron Winecoff are members of Franklin Daybreak Rotary and the Arch Klumph Society. Billi has been the District Paul Harris Society Chair and Conference Program Chair. She is a member of the DaCdb advisory board and a RLI faculty member.

A member of the Crescent (Greensboro) club, Patrick has served in several roles, including Rotary Foundation Chair and District Conference Chair and has received the Citation for Meritorious Service. Patrick and his wife Kristen have two young children who are active in Rotary service projects.

A member of the Rotary Club of Jacksonville since 1992, Vanessa is a recipient of the Service Above Self Award. While GSE Team Leader to District 7030, she participated in local projects. She is a member of the Bequest Society and is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow.

Erin joined Rotary in 2013 and supported the Annual Giving team in various capacities before starting as an Annual Giving Officer in July 2016. Erin counts attending the 2015 International Convention in Sao Paulo, Brazil and the 2016 International Assembly among the highlights of her Rotary career.

For over a decade Rebecca has been actively engaged with The Rotary Foundation and Rotary International. She currently supports membership development in the diverse regions of Latin America, the Caribbean, and parts of the United States. She is also an alumna of both the Rotary Youth Exchange and Ambassadorial programs in Zurich, Switzerland and Bonn, Germany, respectively.

Glenn Hood is a retired educator who first joined Rotary in 1974 in Lillington, NC, where he was born and raised. He has served his club as Secretary-Treasurer for nine terms, President for two terms and has been his club's Rotarian of the Year three times. Glenn and his wife Ann are both Rotarians, all seven members of their family are Paul Harris Fellows, and Glenn is a Foundation Benefactor. He currently serves as a President of The CART Fund, Inc, District Rotary Foundation Chair, Zone 33 Literacy Coordinator, and District Communications Officer.

Leigh joined the Garner Rotary Club in 1981 and then the Clayton Rotary Club in 1985. He is a member of the Paul Harris Society and is a RLI faculty member. He and his wife, Pug, are active in their community and have been recognized with several civic awards.

Matthew joined the North Raleigh Club in 1996. After learning how Rotary perfectly blends fellowship with service, he got active in grant projects and community service. He was twice selected as "Rotarian of the Year" and is a member of the Paul Harris Society.

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Vivian W. Mott, Ph.D. is Professor and Associate Dean in the College of Education at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. Vivian was among the first women to join Rotary in Tennessee in 1987 and has been a member of the Greenville Noon Rotary Club since 1996. She is a Major Donor, Paul Harris Fellow, and member of the Bequest Society and Paul Harris Society.

A charter member of the Rotary Club of Ballantyne, Firoz is currently supporting fund development for the Rotary Foundation by serving as Endowment/Major Gifts Adviser for Zone 33. His multiple district assignments include three years as Rotary Foundation Chair. He also played a leading role in the creation of a new youth leadership program (Seminar For Tomorrow's Leaders).

A member of Elizabeth City Morning Rotary since 2006, Bob is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow and Benefactor. He also serves on nonprofits' Board of Directors and committees, county government, his church, and Is retired after 44 years in the wood products industry.

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Karen has been a member of the Cabarrus County and Mooresville-Lake Norman Rotary Clubs. She is a member of the Paul Harris Society, the Foundation's Bequest Society, and has served as president of the board of directors for C.A.R.T.

Tom joined the Rotary Club of Charlotte South in 1994 and served as its President in 2009-2010. He is a Major Donor, Benefactor, Bequest Society and Paul Harris Society member. Tom and his wife Paula have four children and five grandchildren.

A member of Greenville, SC Rotary, Terry is a Major Donor and member of the Bequest Society and Paul Harris Society. His 35+ years in Rotary include the clubs of St. Louis, Milwaukee and Atlanta. Terry and his wife Pam have 2 children and 4 grandchildren.

Lance joined Rotary in 2004 and is a member of the Greenville Evening Club. He is a Major Donor, Bequest Society member, Benefactor, Paul Harris Society member, multiple Paul Harris Fellow and Veteran. He retired as a Colonel after 29 years in the Air Force.