Discussion Leaders

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.

A member of the Maysville Rotary Club since 2000, Nancy is a Sustaining Member, Paul Harris Fellow, and Paul Harris Society Charter Member and a Benefactor. She was instrumental in establishing a library at St. Anthony’s School in India as a project for her club. She also established a Twin City partnership with The Rotary Club of Dhanbad, India and was a guest speaker at D3250 District Conference in Orissa, India.

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.

Lee has been active in District 7730 and the Morehead City Noon Rotary Club since 1996 where he served as President. Lee is a Paul Harris Fellow and has participated in many Rotary programs, in particular Group Study Exchange. Currently, he is the President of Coastal Architecture, a full-service Architectural Design firm.

A member of the Rotary Club of North Mecklenburg County for over twelve years, Ken is a member of the Paul Harris Society and the Bequest Society and is on the RLI Faculty. Ken and his wife Barbara have three children and ten grandchildren.

Joining the Lillington Rotary Club at the age of 24, Russell is currently a member of the Cary Central club. He has received the Rotarian of the Year award, is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow, a Benefactor, a Paul Harris Society member and has 25 years of perfect attendance. Russell currently works as a Program Manager for the State Energy Office in Raleigh, NC after a 25-year career with Progress Energy.

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.

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.

A member of the Troy Rotary Club, Larry has served as President twice, Assistant Governor for three years and is a Major Donor, Paul Harris Society Member and a Benefactor. He and his wife, Deloris, have three children and six grandchildren.

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 Business Consultant, Barry first joined Rotary in Bahrain and he has worked and lived in several countries through the Middle East, Europe and the USA. He worked for NC Small Business Technology Development Center for 20 years after an extended international banking career. Barry is co-owner of a business education publishing business that researches and develops assessment instruments and business simulation programs.

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.

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.

A 1975 Ambassadorial Scholar to Singapore, Rusine Joined the Rotary Club of Raleigh in 2008 and was 2010 Rotarian of the Year. She and her husband, Dick, are Major Donors and Paul Harris Society members. In 2012, she received the NC Order of the Long Leaf Pine.

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.