Calhoun County Rotary Club

ATTENTION - Today's Rotary Luncheon (June 2nd) is canceled due to the area power outages.

🌲🍕 Join us tomorrow at Rotary!

We're excited to welcome Kevin Cunningham, owner of Pinhoti Pizza Company and a passionate advocate for outdoor recreation and small-town growth.

Kevin has spent much of his career exploring how communities can leverage their natural assets to create opportunity, attract visitors, and strengthen local economies. As the owner of a business located directly on the Chief Ladiga Trail, he has seen firsthand how outdoor tourism can help communities thrive.

Come hear Kevin share his perspective on entrepreneurship, outdoor recreation, and the exciting opportunities that exist right here in our region.

📍 Anniston Country Club
🕛 Noon

Guests are always welcome!

🌟 Join us this June at the Rotary Club of Calhoun County! 🌟

We’re excited to kick off a new month with an incredible lineup of speakers and stories that highlight the heart of our community.

Each Tuesday at noon, we gather for fellowship, a great meal, and conversations that inform, inspire, and connect us more deeply to the people and work shaping Calhoun County. From local leaders to impactful organizations, June is full of meaningful moments you won’t want to miss.

📍 Anniston Country Club
🕛 Every Tuesday at Noon

Whether you’re a longtime Rotarian or simply curious about what Rotary is all about, guests are always welcome and we’d love to have you join us.

Come see how we’re uniting for good right here in Calhoun County. 💙💛

🇺🇸 In observance of Memorial Day, the Rotary Club of Calhoun County will not meet this week.

As we pause our regular meeting schedule, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

We hope everyone has a safe and meaningful Memorial Day, and we look forward to gathering again on June 2.

🌿 Thank You, Michelle Hornsby & RedBird Willow Farm 🌿

This week, the Rotary Club of Calhoun County had the privilege of hearing the powerful story behind RedBird Willow Farm and the healing journey that grew from unimaginable loss.

Michelle Hornsby shared how, following the loss of her son Justin nearly 10 years ago, she and her family transformed grief into purpose by creating a place centered on kindness, connection, comfort, and healing for others walking through difficult seasons.

What began as a mission to support grieving mothers has grown into something that has touched thousands across our community. In just the past six years, more than 30,000 visitors have experienced the peace and comfort found at RedBird Willow Farm through the animals, the environment, and the compassion Michelle and her family so freely share.

One message especially resonated with our club today:
“If you want to heal, go help someone.”

RedBird Willow Farm has become a place of hope for families facing grief, trauma, addiction, and mental health struggles, with a growing passion for pediatric su***de prevention through kindness, connection, and community support. Their impact reaches far beyond the farm gates into schools, nursing homes, nonprofits, and the lives of countless individuals needing encouragement.

Michelle also shared an update on Chappy, the beloved therapy alpaca who remains missing despite extensive searches. Thanks to community support, a reward has been offered for his safe return, but he has still not made it home. We continue to hope for Chappy’s safe return to the farm and the many people he has comforted over the years.

Thank you, Michelle, for your vulnerability, your faith, and for reminding us all that even in grief, healing can grow when we choose to serve and love others well.

Tomorrow at Rotary, we’re excited to welcome Michele Hornsby of Redbird Willow Farm as our guest speaker! 🦙❤️

What started as “a little farm with a big personality” has become a place that brings joy, connection, and healing to so many in our community. Michele’s passion for people and animals shines through in everything she does — and her message, “If you want to heal, go help someone,” is one that resonates far beyond the farm.

Join us Tuesday, May 19, at noon at Anniston Country Club as we hear the story behind Redbird Willow Farm and the impact it’s making one smile at a time.

Visitors are always welcome!

Today at Rotary, we had the privilege of hearing from Charles Kelly, Head Football Coach at Jacksonville State University.

Coach Kelly shared powerful leadership lessons that extend far beyond the football field:

🏈 “How you do anything is how you do everything.”
🏈 “The biggest thing a leader has to do is be honest and clear in expectations.”
🏈 “Leaders create more leaders.”

He also spoke about the importance of growing student-athletes emotionally, physically, mentally, and athletically — developing not just better players, but better people.

We were also honored to recognize and make a donation to the Jacksonville State University International House, supporting their incredible work in creating connection, cultural understanding, and community for students from around the world. 🌎❤️

Thank you, Coach Kelly, for an inspiring message on leadership, discipline, and investing in the next generation!

🏈 Tomorrow at Rotary! 🏈

The Rotary Club of Calhoun County is excited to welcome Charles Kelly, Head Football Coach of the Jacksonville State University Gamecocks, as our featured speaker this Tuesday!

Coach Kelly brings decades of leadership and championship-level experience to Jax State Football, and we’re looking forward to hearing his insights on leadership, teamwork, culture, and the future of Gamecock football. 🔴⚪

Guests are always welcome to join us for this exciting program!

📍 Anniston Country Club
📅 Tuesday, May 12, 2026
⏰ Program begins at Noon

🌟 Celebrating Our Future Leaders! 🌟

Today, we had the privilege of hearing from our incredible Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) students, and we are still inspired by their words, passion, and leadership. These students represent all that our community has to offer, and their experiences through RYLA are clearly shaping them into confident, service-minded leaders.

👏 Please join us in recognizing:
• Claire Tollison, The Donoho School
• Anna Daniel, Faith Christian School
• Daniel Benton, The Donoho School
• Jeremiah Williams, Weaver High School
• Miller Spencer, Alexandria High School

Thank you for sharing your journeys with us today. We are so proud of each of you and excited to see the impact you will make in the future!