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My Home Finder Spkr David Freeman 8-19-2013

At the noon meeting of the Rotary Club of Lawrenceville, Rotarian David H. Freeman of ReMax Center  shared information about an online research tool available to anyone who wants to research the residential real estate market.  Remax’s “My Home Finder” can be used to keep track of property values in a neighborhood or to locate a new residential property.  It lists all the MLS and FMLS holdings in the Atlanta area.  One can search by neighborhood, school district, zip code, or any number of other variables.  By listing an email address with David, one can be notified of new offerings and of price changes.  Condos, townhouses, and investment properties are also listed. David recommended this tool as an effective way to ascertain changes in property values and emphasized that it was offered to his fellow Rotarians as an informational venue, not a solicitation for business

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Dale E. Thurman 7-15-2013

Dale E. Thurman, Gwinnett County Fair Manager, spoke at the noon meeting of the Rotary Club of Lawrenceville on June 15.  The group found out that there is a lot more that goes on out at the Fairgrounds besides the annual Gwinnett County Fair.  Thurman mentioned varied activities there throughout the year:  gun shows, dog shows, ham radio shows, Relay for Life, Boy Scout Expos, a Consignment Sale, corporate events, Extension Service activities such as the petting zoo and BB training, and even weddings and a reptile show.  The facilities are available for rent year round. He explained that the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds is a non-profit organization with a nine-member Board of Directors and two full-time employees.The County Fair is their largest event, with over 230,000 people attending last year.  He explained that preparation for the Fair is a year-long process; planning involves the carnival, vendors, entertainment, security, livestock shows, and gate people. At the Fair, vendors take advantage of the opportunity to display their new products, and kids get rewarded for their work with livestock.  He referred anyone wanting more information to visit the website www.gwinnettcountyfair.com.

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Gwinnett Medical Center (GMC) recently tapped J. Thomas Shepherd to serve as chief operating officer and executive vice president for the hospital system and president of Gwinnett Medical Center-Lawrenceville. He had been serving in the position on an interim basis since December 2012.


Shepherd

In this role, Shepherd will be responsible for the implementation of strategic initiatives as it relates to daily activities and ensuring a high level of quality and patient safety in an effort to maintain a strong sense of patient satisfaction. He maintains physician relations through regular communications, is also involved in physician recruitment and plays a key role in supporting the president and CEO in regards to board relations.

In addition, he is responsible for a number of key areas within the hospital system including marketing and strategic planning, business development and operations at both Duluth and Lawrenceville hospitals.

Phil Wolfe, president and CEO of Gwinnett Medical Center, says: “Shepherd’s deep knowledge of our system and previous leadership experience will be of great benefit to our organization as we successfully navigate the challenging times ahead.”

Shepherd first joined the hospital system in 1978, initially serving as a lab technician at Button Gwinnett Hospital. Other positions held include night administrator for Gwinnett Hospital System and administrator for Joan Glancy Memorial Hospital, Vice President of Operations, Vice President of Planning and Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning and Business Development. In addition, he served as CEO for Dodge County Hospital in Eastman, Ga.

Shepherd holds a master’s in business administration from Brenau College and a bachelor’s degree in management and biology also from Brenau College. He is board certified in healthcare management through the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Thomas and his wife Linda have called Gwinnett County home for years. He enjoys serving the area through involvement in a number of community organizations.

 

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