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This Week's Speaker
Robert Hall, Vice Chair of the End Polio Now Countdown to History Committee

Join us today to welcome our own Robert Hall, Past Director, Rotary International, as he updates us on where Rotary stands in our fight to End Polio. You may join in person at LeMeridien or via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86202979419. Note that we will be meeting in a new place at LeMeridien - the Grand Salon on the Lobby Level.

Robert led the Rotary Club of Dunwoody as our President in 1995-96 and District 6900 as District Governor in 2001-02. He is an honorary member of the Rotary Club of Atlanta. He has served RI in many capacities - as Director, on the Board’s Executive Committee, Chair of the 2017 Atlanta International Convention Host Committee and the Rotary Foundation Centennial Celebration Committee, Chair of the Global Networking Groups & Audit Committees, a Council of Legislation representative, District Foundation Chair, and as a member of the End Polio Now Committee and the RI Director and RI President Nominating Committees. He has represented the RI President at district conferences and been a keynote speaker in several states and countries for Rotary and other organizations.  

Robert has participated in several international projects and led a National Immunization Day (NID) team to India in 2006 (pictured here).  He is a Major Donor and Bequest Society member and was honored as an Arch Klumph Society Circle of Honor member. Robert has received the Service Above Self Award, the Citation for Meritorious Service, the Distinguished Service Award and the Regional and International Awards for a Polio Free World.

Robert and his wife Charlene now live in Cumming, Georgia. Charlene is an Honorary Member of our club.

Golf Tournament Update
Teeing Up Ways You Can Help Make Our Inaugural Golf Tournament a Success

On May 16, the Rotary Club of Dunwoody will host the FORE! the Memories golf tournament at St. Marlo CC benefiting The Longest Day program of Alzheimer's of Georgia. We want every Dunwoody Rotarian to have a part in this event. For now, we're focused on the sponsorships; watch for volunteer opportunities soon.

We'd like to thank the following individuals/businesses who have stepped up to be sponsors for:

• Golf Balls: Ardy Bastien, Law Offices of Villard Bastien
• Golf Hats: Jack Sparks, Mosquito Joe
• Signs: Jim Feeney, Signs of Intelligence
• Putting Contest: David Burr, MailCenter Etc.
• Lunch: Charlie Augello, East 48th Street Market
• Hole in One: Discover Dunwoody

There are still opportunities to be a SPONSOR or find a Platinum or Gold sponsor or be one of 18 hole sponsors (we have 8 and are looking for 10 more). You also can participate as a contributing sponsor or a donating sponsor - at $250 or $100 respectively. Contact Rick Wood on sponsors at sdoowrm@gmail.com for more details.

You can learn more, contribute and register to golf at www.rcdgolftournment.com. Contact Hoshi Daruwalla with any website questions at hd@phirozsil.com

Sign up on the website and pay via credit card or make checks payable to DRCF Golf Tournament.

GRSP Leadership Weekend
Join in This Weekend's Fun!

It's not too late to check in with Ron or Louise Barden about how you can be involved with this weekend's GRSP Leadership Conference. And feel welcome to just come and watch part of the weekend unfold.  Check out the attached agenda- running March 4-6. Check out the agenda.  

Wine Fellowship and Thirsty Thursday
It's Your Lucky Day: Wine Fellowship Meets St. Patrick's Day at the Holliday's Home

Plan now to join us March 17 at the home of Ed and Judy Holliday for a "charming" wine fellowship. More details in next week's bulletin.

District Conference Update
Register Now for a Jolly Holiday with Mary at District Conference!

Join District 6900 from April 28 to May 1 for a Jolly Holiday with DG Mary “Poppins” Ligon in Sandestin! Enjoy our entertainment and the great meals we have planned. Dress up in your best Mary Poppins gear to laugh and have fun at the Thursday Evening ticketed event - Poppins Pony Prix followed by a Progressive Dinner in the Hospitality Suites for all ticket holders. See the attached Conference Newsletter for more details. Our Dunwoody Family of Rotary always has a BIG presence at District Conference and this year will be no exception.

Rotarians may register now by going to www.Rotary6900.org site, be sure to use your log-in to the website so we capture your name for registration, then select the green or the gold tab that will direct you to Conference registration, Room Reservations and all the detail a Practically Perfect Rotarian could want ... Register Now!!

Club Calendar
See What's Happening Soon!

Here's a way to keep up with all that's happening with the Rotary Club of Dunwoody. If you would like to add an event - or add a story to the bulletin, send an email to Jackie Cuthbert at cuthbert@mindspring.com by Tuesday evening.