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Get your calendars out, read all the way to the end of this newsletter, and watch for even more in the coming weeks:
- We're all about selling whiskey tasting tickets - in advance of our November 19 Whiskey Tasting fundraiser event. Watch the video and see how easy it is to buy event and raffle tickets - and remember it all supports our work in the community.
- November 14 - Great Dunwoody Cleanup
- November 17 and 19 and still to be announced dates in November and December - to support Harvest Baskets at Kingsley Elementary, as well as new books for each of its students! We'll be doing new books for each Dresden Elementary student too!
- November 30 - an opportunity to join forces with Tapestri, an organization that works to end human trafficking and domestic violence - particularly in our immigrant communities
- December 11 - holiday luncheon at Dunwoody Country Club - with our usual toy drive for Toys for Tots (shop now, more details in weeks to come)
- March 6 - dinner and a murder mystery, brought to you by Dunwoody Diners.
This Week's Speaker
Denys Scheiner, Senior Value Stream Manager at Lightera
Join us this Friday at Maggiano's to welcome Denys Scheiner, Senior Value Stream Manager at Lightera in Carrolton, Georgia.
With more than 18 years of international experience in the wire and optical cable industry, Denys Scheiner has held senior leadership positions across four countries, consistently delivering measurable operational and business results. He began his career in Brazil as a Process and R&D Engineer, developing innovative copper and optical cable solutions. During this time, he applied advanced engineering methodologies, including artificial intelligence tools, to accelerate product and process development. Several of his projects were presented at leading cable and connectivity symposiums (IWCS) in the United States. [read more]
Service Opportunity
Join in the Great Dunwoody Cleanup - November 14
As Rotarians, Service Above Self isn’t just our motto—it’s a call to action that we live out every single day in our community. Whether we are supporting local initiatives, investing in youth, or partnering on civic projects, we know that a strong community is built through hands-on involvement. We have a fantastic new opportunity to show our pride and keep Dunwoody shining by taking part in the upcoming #GreatDunwoodyCleanup.
Event Details at a Glance:
- What: The #GreatDunwoodyCleanup Team Rotary Project
- When: Saturday, November 14
- Where: Meet at the Dunwoody Library
- Time: 9am-10am
- Get Involved: To sign up, contact Dave Burr or visit the City of Dunwoody Cleanup Page for more background details.
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Service Opportunities
Let's Talk Turkey (and Books)!
And just like that it’s November. So, let’s talk turkeys ... and books for Kingsley Elementary. We are part of a community effort to provide Thanksgiving baskets for Kingsley Elementary School families in need. As a club, we buy the turkeys AND provide some people-power to make this happen. You can help by:
- Being a turkey buyer - date to be determined soon
- Sorting food - November 17
- Help hand out boxes - November 19
Books: As part of our commitment to literacy, each child at Kingley will receive a new book in December. You can help with labeling and/or distributing the books. Dates to be determined soon. [read more]
Service Opportunity
November 30 - Partner with Tapestri
We have an opportunity to put Service Above Self into action by joining Tapestri for the 2026 Georgia Festival of Trees teardown partnership!
Tapestri is assembling a 25-person volunteer team for a high-energy, four-and-a-half-hour shift. They currently have eight volunteers and would welcome help from our Rotary Club of Dunwoody members to fill some of the remaining 17 spots. Contact Alison Norris if you can help - by email at callingdunwoodyhome@gmail.com or phone at 678-596-7695.
Volunteer details:
- Date: Monday, November 30, 2026
- Time: 11:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Location: Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth
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Thanks for Your Service
Thanks for Supporting the USO and Our Troops!
Last Wednesday, the Rotary Club of Dunwoody was proud to welcome members of our armed forces at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport's USO. And on Friday, we presented a check to the USO for $6,000 - representing contributions from RCD and from the patrons at East 48th Street Market. Our club has supported the USO for nearly 30 years - and the USO has supported our troops for the last 85 years.
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Dunwoody Diners
Join Us March 6 for a Meal and Murder Mystery
We are going to have a great time at Petite Violette on March 6, 2027 by having a delicious dinner and seeing a murder mystery show. The name of the show is "The Real Housewives of Homicide." Reservations are now open for that date - read on for more information on the event and how to sign up.
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