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"The Friendly Breakfast Club"
Newsletter


August 2, 2023


Meetings

August is Membership and New Club Development Month

8/4 Shannon Morris, Director, Spruill Gallery, Spruill Center for the Arts
8/11 Ann Hanlon, Executive Director, Perimeter Center Investment District’s (PCIDs)
8/25 Susan Keenan, Global Grant Project in Nepal
9/1 Mark Galvin, Marketing Director, Discover Dunwoody, "Brand Rotary"

Our Rotary Family
BIRTHDAYS

8/2 George Stewart, Jr.
8/4 William Thiele
8/14 Cathie Brumfield
8/15 Jack Francisco
8/16 Meredith Morris
8/17 Charlie Augello

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

8/2 William Grogan (43)
8/3 Deb Cameron (32)
8/12 Marion Bunch (45)
8/19 Mike Parks (6)
8/20 Ron Barden (56)
8/29 Buzz Law (15)
8/31 Rick Woods (22)

Rotary Online

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

ROTARY CLUB OF
Dunwoody

Fridays, 7:15 am
Le Méridien Atlanta Perimeter
111 Perimeter Center West
Atlanta, GA , GA 30346

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LEADERSHIP

Fundraising Bob O'Brien
President Jack Sparks
President-Elect Louise Barden
Immediate PP Jennifer Shumway
Vice President Louise Barden
Treasurer Carter Stout
Treasurer Carter Stout
Secretary David Burr
Membership Mike Irvin, Jr.
Foundation Jennie Stipick
Public Image Mark Galvin

This Week's Speaker
Shannon Morris, Director of Spruill Gallery

Join us this Friday at LeMeridien as we welcome Shannon Morris, Director of Spruill Gallery, In that position, she supports the 150-year history of the Spruill Center for the Arts by exhibiting the works of contemporary artists and the artworks created by the Spruill Education Center students of all ages.

Morris is a visual arts curator and cultural writer specializing in globally relevant topics. She engages audiences in academic, public, and corporate settings within the United States and Europe.

She holds M.A. in Art History from the Savannah College of Art and Design. She pursues professional studies through Christie’s Education- an internationally recognized center of academic excellence for the study of arts. Morris serves as Principal of “the curator’s studio, LLC” and a Member of the International Society of Appraisers.

Service Opportunity: FODAC
It's Here ... Your Opportunity for Service and Fellowship This Saturday, 8/5

This amazing service project is just days away. Join us to help the DeKalb Rotary Council's annual FODAC (Friends of Disabled Adults and Children) equipment drive. Dave Burr is leading the effort for Dunwoody - let him know if you can help. There are two opportunities:

  • Donate Home Medical Equipment: FODAC is looking for Manual & Electric Wheelchairs (including footrests), Scooters, Standers, Adaptive Strollers, Corner chairs, Gait trainers, Rollators, Shower supports, Toilet supports, Therapy aides, Specialized mattresses (no regular mattresses), Walkers, Canes, Crutches, & Forearm Crutches, Bathing aids, Braces, Air casts, Hoyer lifts, Hospital beds … items can be taken to the 57th Fighter Group Restaurant on the day of collection – or pick-up can be scheduled with a call a few days before the event.
  • Volunteer to Help with Pick-Up: We need trucks, trailers and volunteers to help collect donations on Saturday, August 5! The group will meet at 8:30 AM on the back patio of the 57th Restaurant (next to PDK Airport on Clairmont Road in Chamblee for breakfast and socializing before heading out to pick up equipment at 9 or 9:30. We are usually done between 1 and 2. 

Over the years, this project has collected approximately $1,800,000 worth of durable medical equipment from local residents and businesses in the metro Atlanta area that is refurbished and redistributed to those in need in our community by FODAC. 

Fellowship Opportunity
Join Us for an Evening at the Theater: Beautiful - The Carole King Musical

Join your Family of Rotary for an evening of great music and fellowship as we see Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at the  Aurora Theatre on Thursday, September 7 at 8 pm. The Aurora is located at the Lawrenceville Art Center.

We are planning supper before the show at Dominick’s Restaurant in Lawrenceville.

You can book your tickets at https://www.auroratheatre.com/productions-and-programs/view/beautiful-the-carole-king-musical/ ... tickets range from $11 to $64.

Contact Louise Barden if you plan to join us or if you have questions.

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