In celebration of Steve Ortlip's 90th birthday, the Club was led in a hearty round of "Happy Birthday" by the Young Singers of Callanwolde's Music Director Paige Mathis. Executive Director Ginny Thompson also joined other YSC alumni in song. They then sang a beautiful "goodbye" at the meeting's end. Thanks to President C.J.'s initiative, the Club also enjoyed a birthday cake decorated with the Rotary emblem.
   
As many Club members are aware, Steve Ortlip is the founder and director emeritus of Young Singers of Callanwolde. YSC began in 1975 after Steve brought the Chattanooga Boys Choir to perform for Rotary. He was then encouraged to begin a children's choir at Callanwolde, after Decatur Rotary President Ben Johnson suggested, and members Robin Harris, Pat Pattillo, Davidson Philips and others lent encouragement and direction. He developed the well regarded YSC children's choir, that included an educational opportunity to "develop service above self." Steve promoted service and growth through singing with YSC for 23 years.