2012 Rotary District 6800 Conference Randy Frazier of “Leadership ...

March/April 2012
2012 Rotary District 6800 Conference
Friday & Saturday
April 20 & 21
BancorpSouth Center*
&
Hilton Garden Inn*
Tupelo, Mississippi
Randy Frazier of “Leadership Takes
Courage” is keynote speaker
Native Arkansan Randy Frazier received his biology degree from
UCA in 1974. That same year he began a 30-year Leadership-
Management career with the Arkansas Department of Parks and
Tourism. During the last 24 years of that career he managed one of
Arkansas’ most popular tourist attractions,
Pinnacle Mountain State Park. In that same
time period he also served his department
as a fully commissioned law enforcement
officer, an EMT instructor, mountain rescue
team member, hospitality instructor, and a
certified self defense instructor with a First
Degree Black Belt in Karate.
Prior to his retirement from Arkansas State
Parks in 2005, he also became a nationally
recognized motivational speaker and trainer
Co-Chair - Raymond Jourdan
(Tupelo)
Co-Chair - Bob Bickley
(Southaven)
*These two facilities are
connected
If you haven’t registered for District Conference,
please go to the District 6800
website and click on the registration button
link.
The Hilton Garden Inn has a limited
number of guest rooms remaining,
though the deadline for
the special group rate has
passed.
Every club is encouraged to bring
a door prize valued at $25
on the subject of Leadership. Today he is a Professional member of the National
Speakers Association, president of Leadership Takes Courage, and
has been appointed by two Governors to the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission and he served as
chairman for the 20907 International Leadership Alumni Conference.
He has received recognition for his work a leader and motivator. The Arkansas Wildlife Federation
has named him Conservation Educator of the Year and the Arkansas EMT Association has honored
him as Emergency Medical Technician of the Year. He was named Outstanding State Employee in
1993 by the Arkansas State Employee Association and in 2004 the Arkansas Division of Volunteerism
honored him with the Paragon Award for his leadership in helping to improve the quality of life for
the citizens of Arkansas. In December 2010, Keep America Beautiful, Inc. named Randy Frazier as
recipient of the Iron Eyes Cody Award for exceptional leadership.
For last minute information about District Conference, please contact Tupelo Rotary President
Julianne Goodwin at 662-842-5500 or Past District Governor Janice Traywick at 662-407-2528.
The District Conference agenda begins on Page 3.

As I am writing this, the District 6800 Conference is just a few days away. You will not want to miss the wonderful programs
that are being finalized for your enlightenment and enjoyment.
David Morgan is our Presidential representative at the Conference. David is from Wales and will be sharing
with us at the Friday evening Past District Governor Dinner. All attendees are invited to be there and help
us honor the Rotarians who have served in Leadership Roles.
Dr. Phil Williams, an outstanding Rotarian from the Rotary Club of Greater Huntsville, will honor us with
his presence and report on The Rotary Foundation.
Randy Frazier, who has spoken in over 40 states, will be our Saturday luncheon speaker, sharing his
thoughts on leadership with laughter and learning!
You will have an opportunity to fellowship with other Rotarians and their spouses and enjoy a great weekend
in Tupelo at the BancorpSouth Center.
I hope to see you all in Tupelo this Friday and Saturday!
Joan
Chief U.S. District Judge Mike Mills, right, shared a lighthearted
discussion with Tupelo Rotarians recently. He touched on many
topics, including life in Oxford on football weekend, current events,
and read selections from his book, “Twice Told Tombigbee >Tales.
Rotarian Harold Hodges is seated in the background. In bottom
photo, radio talk show host Paul Gallo, right, is shown with club
Vice President Paul Hodges and program chair Inita McMullan.
Cleveland Rotary Club president Will Sledge
(left) and Rotarian Laura Giaccaglia welcome
Pemble Davis (right) as speaker. Davis discussed
his worldwide big game hunting adventures
in South Africa.
Some of the articles and photos submitted for the E-Letter this month were not used because of space
limitations; however, they will definitely appear in the next issue, which will go out
In approximately thirty days. Thanks for your support!
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Agenda - 2012 District Conference
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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 6800
Joan B. Ferguson (Hernando) …………. Governor
Marty Petrusek (Memphis Central) …… Governor-Elect
Tommy White (Water Valley) ……. Governor Nominee
Lee Hughes (Memphis East) ………….District Secretary
Jim Buffington (Aberdeen) ……… Webmaster/Newsletter Editor
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