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Volume 57 Issue 16 Issue Date: March 8, 2012 Next Meeting: March13 2012 G.T. “Toby” Stansell - President & COO of Acumen IT to Address Club Greenville Rotary meets at noon on the second & fourth Tuesday of each month at the Westin Poinsett on S. Main St. G. T. “Toby” Stansell is President and Chief Operating Officer of Acumen I.T., LLC. Acumen is a regional information technology consultancy firm and systems provider to the healthcare, government, education, financial services, manufacturing, and distribution markets. Prior to Acumen, Mr. Stansell served as President of Greenville-based OOBE, Inc. Toby came to OOBE in September 2004 in the role of VP of Sales. In September 2005, Mr. Stansell became Executive VP, and on October 1, 2006, he assumed the duties of President. During Mr. Stansell’s tenure at OOBE, the company experienced unprecedented growth in revenue and profitability. OOBE’s strategy of focusing solely upon the design, development, and delivery of innovative corporate apparel and uniform programs for America’s premier companies enabled OOBE to build a customer list of name-brand, marquee accounts that are recognized and respected both within and without of their respected industry niches. Immediately prior to coming to OOBE, Mr. Stansell served between 2002 and 2004 as VP Sales for Factory Logic, an enterprise software firm headquartered in Austin, TX. Factory Logic provides for large, manufacturing organizations lean supply chain management capabilities through a suite of sophisticated “level planning” software applications that smooth production and material schedules even when product demand patterns are subject to high degrees of volatility. While at Factory Logic, Mr. Stansell was successful in securing the initial tranche of enterprise customers, including such marquee brands as Johnson Controls, the third largest global supplier of automotive systems and parts. At Factory Logic, Mr. Stansell was responsible for establishing relationships with all enterprise-class prospects and key accounts, established the reseller network, and architected alliances with complementary software and consulting firms. From 1981 to 1985, Mr. Stansell was employed by IBM in the role of Account Executive, heading up the large account team for the nine largest manufacturing industry customers that IBM serviced in Western North Carolina. From 1985 until 1995, Mr. Stansell served as Vice President, Eastern U.S., for Jobscope Corporation and directed all manufacturing software sales and service efforts across 37 states. Jobscope experienced 15-fold growth during this 10-year period. Mr. Stansell and his family relocated to Maastricht, The Netherlands, in 1995 and established the first international office of Right Source, Inc. Right Source held exclusive contracts to produce and execute global, technology briefings and seminars for C-level (executive) audiences on behalf of IBM, Computer Associates and PTC, among others. As Managing Director, Mr. Stansell headed up all of Right Source’s operations outside of North America from 1995 – 1997 and led the international operation to profitability within five months of startup. Between 1998 and 2001, Mr. Stansell served as VP of Sales, Commercial Accounts for Western Data Systems of Calabasas, CA. In that capacity, Mr. Stansell led the global sales team selling and delivering full-function ERP systems into the Aerospace & Defense market sector. Customers included Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and BAE Systems, among others. Western Data Systems was ultimately acquired by Manugistics. Mr. Stansell holds a BS in Financial Management from Clemson University. He has been married since 1979 to his wife, Susan, and they have two children, Taylor & Evyn, both of whom are now grown and out of the home.
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Volume 57 Issue 16 Issue Date: March 8, 2012
Next Meeting: March13 2012
G.T. “Toby” Stansell - President & COO of Acumen IT to Address Club
Greenville Rotary meets at noon on the second & fourth Tuesday of each month at the Westin Poinsett on S. Main St.
G. T. “Toby” Stansell is President and Chief Operating Officer of Acumen I.T., LLC. Acumen is a regional information technology consultancy firm and systems provider to the healthcare, government, education, financial services, manufacturing, and distribution markets.
Prior to Acumen, Mr. Stansell served as President of Greenville-based OOBE, Inc. Toby came to OOBE in September 2004 in the role of VP of Sales. In September 2005, Mr. Stansell became Executive VP, and on October 1, 2006, he assumed the duties of President.
During Mr. Stansell’s tenure at OOBE, the company experienced unprecedented growth in revenue and profitability. OOBE’s strategy of focusing solely upon the design, development, and delivery of
innovative corporate apparel and uniform programs for America’s premier companies enabled OOBE to build a customer list of name-brand, marquee accounts that are recognized and respected both within and without of their respected industry niches.
Immediately prior to coming to OOBE, Mr. Stansell served between 2002 and 2004 as VP Sales for Factory Logic, an enterprise software firm headquartered in Austin, TX. Factory Logic provides for large, manufacturing organizations lean supply chain management capabilities through a suite of sophisticated “level planning” software applications that smooth production and material schedules even when product demand patterns are subject to high degrees of volatility. While at Factory Logic, Mr. Stansell was successful in securing the initial tranche of enterprise customers, including such marquee brands as Johnson Controls, the third largest global supplier of automotive systems and parts. At Factory Logic, Mr. Stansell was responsible for establishing relationships with all enterprise-class prospects and key accounts, established the reseller network, and architected alliances with complementary software and consulting firms.
From 1981 to 1985, Mr. Stansell was employed by IBM in the role of Account Executive, heading up the large account team for the nine largest manufacturing industry customers that IBM serviced in Western North Carolina. From 1985 until 1995, Mr. Stansell served as Vice President, Eastern U.S., for Jobscope Corporation and directed all manufacturing software sales and service efforts across 37 states. Jobscope experienced 15-fold growth during this 10-year period. Mr. Stansell and his family relocated to Maastricht, The Netherlands, in 1995 and established the first international office of Right Source, Inc. Right Source held exclusive contracts to produce and execute global, technology briefings and seminars for C-level (executive) audiences on behalf of IBM, Computer Associates and PTC, among others. As Managing Director, Mr. Stansell headed up all of Right Source’s operations outside of North America from 1995 – 1997 and led the international operation to profitability within five months of startup.
Between 1998 and 2001, Mr. Stansell served as VP of Sales, Commercial Accounts for Western Data Systems of Calabasas, CA. In that capacity, Mr. Stansell led the global sales team selling and delivering full-function ERP systems into the Aerospace & Defense market sector. Customers included Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and BAE Systems, among others. Western Data Systems was ultimately acquired by Manugistics.
Mr. Stansell holds a BS in Financial Management from Clemson University. He has been married since 1979 to his wife, Susan, and they have two children, Taylor & Evyn, both of whom are now grown and out of the home.
Greenville Rotary meets at noon on the second & fourth Tuesday of each month at the Westin Poinsett on S. Main St.
Photographs From Recent Meetings
Jeremiah Dew shares excerpts from "One Voice-A Black History Narrative".
Presentation of Checks to Roper Mountain Holiday Lights and The Greenville Rotary Club. $75,000 for each organization!
Thanks to Mark Dullea for his commitment and leadership
New Member Lunch
On the first Monday of each month, new members are invited to join other new members for lunch (dutch treat) at noon at City Range Grill, 615 Haywood Road (across from Haywood Mall). This is a great opportunity to get to know each other in an informal setting with time for conversation and networking. These meetings count as a makeup for a regular meeting up to 2 weeks before or after.
Our club needs to expand our membership. Please check your Rolodex or Blackberry for two people you can bring to our next Discover Rotary meeting! Invite your friends and colleagues who may be interested in joining our Rotary club, for an informative meeting to discover what Rotary is all about, and how they can participate. If you cannot attend with your guest, let Mandy know and she will arrange for someone to host your guest. If you have someone who is interested in attending please contact Mandy Dutton [email protected]
Help Us Recruit New Rotarians
Greenville Rotary meets at noon on the second & fourth Tuesday of each month at the Westin Poinsett on S. Main St.
Greenville Rotary invites you to New Member Orientation, customarily held on the fourth Tuesday of each month, starting at 11:15 a.m. Orientation is held two doors down from the Poinsett Hotel in the board room of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra Building.
Orientation for New Members
Mar. 27 - New Member Orientation @ Greenville Symphony Orchestra Board Room from 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (RSVP Club Calendar) Apr. 2 - New Member Luncheon @ City Range from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 pm (Publicity / PR)
New Member News
Greenville Rotary meets at noon on the second & fourth Tuesday of each month at the Westin Poinsett on S. Main St.
Greenville Rotary meets at noon on the second & fourth Tuesday of each month at the Westin Poinsett on S. Main St.
The Rotary Club of Greenville won first place for our 20th Anniversary Holiday Lights display in the House of Friendship
Remarks by RI Representative at District Conference
Judy Prince, Kris Atwood and Dianne Clarke-Kudless at District Conference
"End Polio" Kites on the beach at District Conference at Hilton Head, March 2-4.
Charles Warne speaking about the GSE outbound team to Brazil at District Conference
Gillane Warne was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, the highest honor in the State, at District Conference.
Greenville Rotary meets at noon on the second & fourth Tuesday of each month at the Westin Poinsett on S. Main St.
STRANGE STUFF
C a t c h t h e V i s i o n M a k e i t H a p p e n
If you don’t think other folks pay attention to what we do in our Club, let me call your attention to the letter we received from Kelvin Washington, the U. S. Marshal for South Carolina. He was one of those in attendance at our Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the first meeting in February, so he’s reporting his personal experience. This is the kind of impact we have in our community and beyond as we go about practicing “Service Above Self” both in our Club activities and in our everyday lives. Keep up the good work! Speaking of last month’s meetings, those of you who were not present for the meeting on the 28th really missed a treat. Jeremiah Dew was outstanding in his presentation of our Black History Month program, particularly in his performance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. It was one of the most moving programs I have been a part of – and not just in Rotary. Last weekend a number of us were at Hilton Head for the annual District Conference. In spite of rainy weather on Saturday, we enjoyed a real “family of Rotary” experience, heard some great motivational speakers, and came away with renewed enthusiasm for the work of Rotary. Our display in the House of Friendship won the “blue ribbon” as we celebrated the 20th edition of Roper Mountain Holiday Lights for all those in the District to see. Many of members were “decisively engaged” in the planning and execution of the conference, and everyone gets an “Atta Boy” for a job well done. Our meeting next Tuesday is our annual Vocational Service Day when we host high school students from the Greenville County Schools who will be shadowing our members at their places of business during the morning. This is always a fun event, and I for one am always encouraged about the future of our community when I talk with these young people. Even if you weren’t able to have one of these students with you all morning, be sure to join them for lunch, and encourage them as they prepare to meet the challenges of the “real world” that lies ahead. And, we will recognize an individual in our community who has exhibited real leadership and high ethical standards in his or her profession with our third annual Career Day Service Award. Looking ahead to the 27th, you will definitely want to be present as this year’s Group Study Exchange teams – both inbound and outbound – will be our guests, and the Brazilian team will present our program. Our club has a long history of supporting the GSE program in District 7750, having produced several Rotarian team leaders and sponsored many team members. This year our own Charles Warne leads the outbound team, and we sponsored two of the five team members. I got to know the team from Brazil during the District Conference, and I can assure you they are a pleasure to be around. Don’t miss it. As we begin the final trimester of our Rotary year, please be mindful of your role in meeting our goals for membership and giving to The Rotary Foundation. Each of us should be able to attract at least one new member into our club before the end of the year. Each of us ought to be able to contribute something to our Foundation, even if circumstance prevent you from being a Sustaining Member or higher. You can, by the way, check the status of your Foundation giving through the Rotary International website (www.rotary.org). Join me in supporting our Club and Rotary around the world! See you on Tuesday for the next meeting of the best and best-looking Club in the Rotary world. Yours in Rotary Service,
Greenville Rotary meets at noon on the second & fourth Tuesday of each month at the Westin Poinsett on S. Main St.
Register now to learn more about Rotary at the March 23 Rotary Leadership Institute. This RLI will be held in Duncan (between Greenville and Spartanburg). The fee is $95 and clubs usually pay this on behalf of the Rotarian. Not everyone will learn everything of the Rotary's programs, but those who do attend will gain a greater appreciation for the different avenues of service and programs available of RLI. You may attend the RLI at your own expense or you may attend at your club's expense. Invest in the future of your club and register at one of the upcoming RLI sessions. Rotarians can attend any of the RLI events including those of other districts. A calendar of events and more specific locations can be obtained on the RLI website at: http://www.rli33. org/events/events.html RLI courses are fun topical, interactive, and geared toward busy business people who want to be more effective leaders in their vocation and club and more knowledgeable Rotarians. Rotary clubs are encouraged to select at least two candidates for RLI annually. Register online at rli33.org. RLI is one good membership retention tool because the more our members know about our organization, the more likely they are to remain involved. For more membership retention ideas, contact district membership chair Myles Golden
Membership Chair Myles Golden 305 Ryans Run Court Greenville, SC 29615 H: 864-297-6572 W: 864-527-0425 M: 864-304-7764 F: 864-288-4608 [email protected]
Rotary Leadership Institute — Jack Maciag, District 7750 RLI Chair, Rotary Club of Fair Play
The Rotary Club of Greenville was organized on January 7, 1916, when a group of civic and business leaders gathered at the Ottaray Hotel on North Main Street. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Atlanta, the Greenville Club was officially chartered on March 1, 1916, as Club Number 205. The Centennial Planning Committee, chaired by George Fletcher, is already at work developing plans for our celebration of this important milestone. The committee would like to enlist the input from all members of the Club as to what events, projects, etc. you would like to see as a part of our celebration of the first century of Rotary in Greenville and in anticipation of our second century of “Service Above Self” in this community. So, ladies and gentlemen, put on your thinking caps. In the next few weeks we will send out a formal survey request. Please take time to develop any thoughts or suggestions that you would like to put “in the hopper” for the committee’s consideration.
NOW PLANNING: CLUB CENTENNIAL – 2016
Greenville Rotary meets at noon on the second & fourth Tuesday of each month at the Westin Poinsett on S. Main St.
Each One Recruit One
Stephanie Knobel
Ashley Foster
Melitta Holcombe
Jacqui Bomar
Cindy Roddey
Scott Timmons
Paul Savas
Upcoming Speakers
13-Mar Career Day with Toby Stansell CEO of Acumen I.T.
27-Mar Group Study Exchange both Inbound and Outbound Teams
10-Apr Literacy Day with David Harvey, President & CEO of ProLiteracy
24-Apr Robert “Bobby” M. Hitt III, Secretary, South Carolina Department Of Commerce
8-May Greg Hillman - SCLaunch
22-May Governor Nikki Haley
Josephine Bernson
Rod Smolla
Fay Brown
David Smith
Scott Powell
Anna Bowen
Ravi Sastry
Katie Johnson
Jeff Bullock
Michelle Shain
Will Huss
Maria Ahn-Wilson
Dave Erwin, Jr.
Catch the Vision - Make it Happen
Greenville Rotary meets at noon on the second & fourth Tuesday of each month at the Westin Poinsett on S. Main St.
ROTARY HISTORY QUIZ
The question from the last issue of The Greenville Rotarian was:
The Rotary Club of Greenville hosts a monthly evening fellowship hour open to Rotarians from any club.
Typically held at a Greenville-area restaurant, the Health & Happiness Hour (HHH) includes complimentary hors d'ouvres, a cash bar and great fellowship with Rotarians in a non-meeting setting. These events are typically on the third Monday of each month at 5:30pm, although schedules may change. HHH events count as a makeup. Be sure to check the Club Calendar for location and possible date changes.
Mar 19th - 5:30PM - 7:30PM 550 South Main Street 335-4200
The Rotary Club of Chicago has produced three presidents of Rotary International (including its predecessor organizations, the National Association of Rotary Clubs and the International Association of Rotary Clubs). What southern US city has produced three RI presidents (though from two different clubs)? a. Atlanta, GA b. Birmingham, AL c. Miami, FL d. Nashville, TN The answer is: b. Birmingham, AL And the question for this issue is: The first female president of the Rotary Club of Greenville was: a. Virginia Uldrick b. Nell Stewart c. Beth Padgett d. Jeanet Dreskin
Greenville Rotary meets at noon on the second & fourth Tuesday of each month at the Westin Poinsett on S. Main St.
March Birthday’s
Office Hours Monday - Thursday - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Friday - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
RI President District Governor President President-Elect Secretary Treasurer Bulletin Editor
Kaylan Banerjee Gary Goforth Bert Strange Elizabeth Lyons Judith Prince Terry Weaver Tim Nanney
The Greenville Rotarian Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Greenville
Organized January 7, 1916 Volume 57, No. 16
March 8, 2012
Rotary Club of Greenville 728 N. Pleasantburg Drive
Greenville, SC 29607 Office: 864-235-2293
Fax: 864-235-3328 Upcoming Discover Rotary
March 14 - 7:30 Commerce Club March 28 - 7:30 Commerce Club
Remember that you are the best manager of your attendance and make-up record. If you need a make-up for a missed meeting, and you have attended an authorized make-up event (committee meeting, Health & Happiness Hour, New Member luncheon, service project work, etc.), you should enter the make-up from your personal page in the District and Club Database (DaCdb). Should you encounter any problem with the procedure, feel free to e-mail Mandy ([email protected]).
Make-up Reminder
Member Birthdays Birthday
Patrick, Philip S. (PHIL) 1-Mar
Shouse, J. Coleman (COLEMAN) 1-Mar
Atkinson, Robert I. (BOB) 1-Mar
Bourey, James M. (JIM) 2-Mar
Latham, J. Thomas Jr. (TOM) 3-Mar
Timmons, Scott (SCOTT) 3-Mar
Redmond, John A. (JOHN) 7-Mar
Surkin, Elias S (SONNY) 8-Mar
Masters, William E. (BILL) 9-Mar
Smolla, Rodney (ROD) 13-Mar
Lanzl, Connie (CONNIE) 14-Mar
