Officers, Directors & Committees 2024 – 2025

First Flight Rotary Club Committees – Contact the committee chair to advise your interest in participating on the committee(s) of your choice.
 

Help First Flight Rotary and help yourself! Being active on committees strengthens the Club, supports our community, and introduces you to new and interesting people. Try serving on a committee different from your normal work life. … Broaden yourself while helping the community.

Membership Committee
Chairman – John Polk (804-335-5006)
Support Club members and the recruitment of new members. Assign weekly meeting greeters.
 
Foundation Committee
Chairman – Stan Keeler (630-803-6818)
Encourage Club giving to the Rotary Foundation. Report to the Club on the Rotary Foundation.

Public Image Committee

John Pokorny (817-505-7075)

The public Image committee is responsible for how the club is perceived by its members, and the general public. Building a strong public image involves showcasing the club’s values, mission, and impact through various channels, including it’s website, social media, community events, and publications on the clubs various platforms. Committee members are responsible frequent updates of club media content and encouraging club members to share the content on their social media platforms.

Oink & Oyster Roast
Chairman – John Polk (252-715-1407)
With the help of ALL Club members, plan and prepare the annual Oink & Oyster Roast.

Nags Head Woods 5K 
Chairman – Luke Baer (252-406-8855)
With the help of ALL Club members, plan and prepare the annual Oink & Oyster Roast.

Service Project Committee
The Service Project Committee consists of the following Committee representatives. The Committee works together to suggest, coordinate, and promote service of the Club.

A representative from the Membership, Foundation and Public Image committees

CART (Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust)
Chairman – Need Volunteer!
Put out the CART change cups each meeting, deliver CART receipts to the Treasurer, and periodically update the Club on the role and progress of CART

Club Service
Chairman – Melanie Smith (252-441-5418)
Assign weekly programs scheduling to members and suggestions for programs; promoting fellowship among members.

Community Service
Chairman – Jonathan Wark (252-473-2372)
Improving the quality of life in the community. Assistance to youth, the aged, the disabled and others who look to Rotary as a source of hope and a better life.

International Committee
Chairman – Don Milbrath (252-441-2108)
Support Rotary international projects that advance understanding, goodwill and peace. Also Rotary supports humanitarian needs in the developing world and to support disaster relief and recovery efforts.

Vocational
Chairman – David Warner (252-261-1040)
Promote Club projects related to areas of career planning, vocational training and the promotion of high ethical standards in the workplace.

Food Bank
Chairman George Wojik (252-441-4551)