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“The Friendly Breakfast Club”
Newsletter


March 12, 2025


Meetings

March is Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Month

3/14 General Meeting - Denise Brodsky, Executive Director, Clubhouse Atlanta
3/28 General Meeting - Adam Forrand, President and CEO, Greater Perimeter Chamber – “Advancing Regional Economic Prosperity”

Our Rotary Family
BIRTHDAYS

3/7 Jackie Cuthbert
3/8 Louise Barden
3/8 Ken Levy
3/9 Pat McMahon
3/12 Pavittar Safir
3/20 Anne Glenn
3/22 John Mills
3/31 Alison Norris

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

3/13 Laura Kann (27)
3/19 Jennie Springer (17)

Rotary Online

https://dunwoodyrotary.org
https://rotary6900.org/
https://rotary.org/

ROTARY CLUB OF
Dunwoody

Fridays, 7:15 am
Embassy Suites - Atlanta Perimeter Center
1030 Crown Pointe Pkwy
Atlanta, GA , GA 30338

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LEADERSHIP

President Louise Barden
President Nominee David Burr
Immediate PP Jack Sparks, Jr.
Vice President Matthew Johnson
Treasurer Carter Stout
Secretary Alison Norris

This Week's Speaker
Denise Brodsky, Executive Director, Clubhouse Atlanta

Join us this Friday at the Embassy Suites to welcome our own Rotarian Denise Brodksy, Executive Director of Clubhouse Atlanta. This non-profit organization's mission is to provide an inviting place for adults living with a mental illness - an experience that gives them respect, dignity and courage to reach their potential as valued and contributing members of their community. Clubhouse Atlanta’s model is based on a set of Clubhouse International’s evidence-based standards embraced by over 340 Clubhouses worldwide.

Denise has served in the non-profit sector in various roles for most of her professional career - in education and youth services, drug prevention, economic recovery, and more. Her Rotary connection began in St. Charles Paris, Louisiana after Hurricane Katrine. She is committed to improving the lives of our community and is proud to now call Georgia her home! She accepted the position of Executive Director with Clubhouse Atlanta in October 2022. 

Denise is married and has three grown adult children who have given her five grandchildren.  She and her husband have two fur babies and enjoy going to classic car shows in their 57 convertible Chevy Belair! She loves gardening, spending time with family and watching her grandchildren grow. [more]

Golf Tournament Update
Thanks to Chris Gutschenritter, Ashford Financial

We are excited to recognize Chris Gutschenritter, Ashford Financial, as our Hole-in-One and our Ditty Bag Sponsor for the 2025 FORE! the Memories golf tournament

Getting to Know You
Tina Philpot, Deep Ties to Dunwoody

Tina Philpot's dedication to our Rotary Club and the wider community shines brightly. Since joining in 2002, sponsored by Fred Bounds, Tina has embodied the spirit of "Service Above Self." Her favorite Rotary activity? Simply attending our weekly meetings, a testament to her genuine enjoyment of fellowship and connection.

Tina's professional journey is equally impressive. Starting part-time at Georgia Perimeter College in 1979, she ascended to Department Chair and Dean of the College of Business, culminating in five years of crucial work during the college's merger with Georgia State University. Retiring in 2020, her legacy in education remains profound.

A past club president (2016-2017), Tina's leadership has been invaluable. She's also a committed member of the Chamber of Commerce, representing both the university and our Rotary Club, and advocating for strong community ties. Her vision for our club is to be deeply integrated into the local landscape.

Beyond Rotary and professional life, Tina's roots run deep in Dunwoody where she has lived for the past 49 years. A member of Dunwoody United Methodist Church since 1979, she found more than a spiritual home; it's where she met her husband of 37 years in a singles group. Tina's consistent presence and commitment make her a true asset to our club.

Dunwoody Diners
Next Stop: Carbonara - March 29

Come for an evening of fine dining and fellowship on March 29 at 7:00 pm @ Carbonara Trattoria @ Dunwoody Village. Please RSVP to Sherry Levy by March 25 via email at  sherrylevy13@hotmail.com. Looking forward to a great evening!

 

Wine Fellowship
Join Marion and Austin Bunch for WineFest - March 23

Marion and Austin Bunch have invited all who are interested to home on Sunday March 23 from 4 to 6 PM for a BYOB winefest. Participants also are asked to bring an appetizer to share. Their condominium is one of two towers at the corner of Peachtree and Lakeview - specifically at PLAZA TOWERS, 2575 Peachtree Rd. NE, unit 20 … [more]

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