Glenn Estess, this year's Rotary International president elect, has been a Rotarian since 1960 and is a member of the Rotary Club of Shades Valley (Alabama). He brought to the club an overview of how Rotary International works, and some of his hopes for his term as Rotary Interntional president, which begins in July 2004.

He has served RI as district governor, International Assembly discussion leader and moderator, committee member and chairman, Rotary information counselor, aide to the president, Foundation trustee, director, and vice president. He is chairman of the 2004 International Assembly Committee. He has received The Rotary Foundation's Citation for Meritorious Service and Distinguished Service Award.