Local Clubs Host Distinquished Guests The Observer Staff 2 years ago Opelika Kiwanis this week hosted Auburn University Baseball Chaplain Scott Shepherd as its guest speaker. Shepherd talked about his role as chaplain and his work as a local team leader with Athletes in Action. Auburn Rotary last week hosted Auburn University’s director of engineering research operations, Christian Brodbeck, as its guest speaker. Brodbeck also serves as the advisor to the AU student chapter “Engineers Without Borders.” His presentation focused on the work this group of students is doing globally to provide clean water to many communties in great need. Pictured from left are Judd Langham, club president; Brodbeck; and Dick Brinker, program host.