Rick Siegel and the History of Big Brothers, Big Sisters in Highlands, N.C.
Pictured above from left are Jerry Moore, President of the Rotary Club of Highlands and Rick Siegel who spoke about the history of Big Brothers, Big Sisters in Highlands at the November 20 Rotary Club of Highlands meeting. Siegel helped to found the BBBS Chapter in 2003. Particularly inspirational were the testimonials of Rotarians Peter Ray, Mary Adair Trumbly ,and Mayor Patrick Taylor who spoke about their experiences with their “Littles” and the impact these relationships have had on their lives.
Author speaks about book “Ghosts of Fallujah”
Pictured above from left are Lt. Col. Coley Tyler was introduced by his cousin and Rotarian Justin Souma when he spoke to the Rotary Club of Highlands. Author of the newly published book “Ghosts of Fallujah,” Tyler spoke movingly about his personal experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan, the challenges of modern urban warfare and also lessons in leadership.