At the regular lunch meeting of the Lewisburg Rotary Club on Monday, Mar. 13, the Club hosted Dr. Amelia Courts, chief executive officer of The Education Alliance. The Education Alliance is an independent, nonprofit organization that advocates for public education in the State of West Virginia.
In partnership with businesses throughout West Virginia, the Education Alliance seeks to mentor and empower students for success in their future careers. Through the work of the Caperton Center, The Education Alliance connects public schools with businesses to create partnerships for education access and equity. The Education Alliance also connects students to post-secondary education opportunities through virtual college visits and other programs.
Also at the Mar. 13, meeting, the Lewisburg Rotary Club honored the service of Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Sergeant S. W. Hudnall and his K-9 deputy teammate, Layla. The Club hosted this special team in recognition of National K-9 Veterans Day, which is the day set aside to honor the service and sacrifices of American military and police dogs.