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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Rotary Onlinehttps://dunwoodyrotary.org
ROTARY CLUB OFFridays, 7:15 am |
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| President | Jack Sparks, Jr. |
| President-Elect | Louise Barden |
| President Nominee | Matthew Johnson |
| Immediate PP | Jennifer Shumway |
| Vice President | Louise Barden |
| Treasurer | Carter Stout |
| Secretary | Dave Burr |
This Week's Speaker
Chris Clark, President & CEO, Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Join us this Friday at the AC Hotel to welcome Chris Clark, President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. A Georgia native, Chris has served in this position since 2010. He previously served as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Executive Director of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority and as Deputy Commissioner for the Department of Economic Development among other positions. He is a graduate of Georgia Southern University and Georgia College and State University.
For over a century the Georgia Chamber has focused on advocacy for free enterprise, policy development, business and economic development, events and engagement opportunities and provides numerous Chamber Services for small businesses like its 401(k) Plan and SMART health insurance plans. Today the Georgia Chamber represents over 50,000 members in 159 counties and works with 161 local and binational chambers every day. The Chamber operates offices in Atlanta, Tifton, and Brunswick. [more]
Vote, Vote, Vote!
Recognize Our Rotarians as Best of Perimeter - Vote Ends March 15
It's time to select the Best of Perimeter businesses and several Dunwoody Rotarians (and spouses) are up for selection. The Best of Perimeter is sponsored by Appen Media (owner of the Dunwoody Crier). In addition to club members' businesses, the nominees include other businesses that are friends of RCD. You may vote once each day per email address from now until March 15 - so please vote early and often! You may vote here: https://www.appenmedia.com/best_of_perimeter_2024/#//. Thank you for voting! The nomination and selection as Best of Perimeter means a lot to all of the local businesses involved.
Keep reading for a list of nominated businesses owned/managed by Dunwoody Rotarians (with apologies to anyone we missed!). [read more]
Fellowship Opportunity
Wine Tasting Fellowship Meets March 15
Join the Dunwoody Wine Tasting Fellowship at Ed and Judy Holliday's home on Friday, March 15 ... the price of entry is a bottle of wine and an appetizer to share. You'll find Ed and Judy at 315 Cannady Ct, Atlanta, GA 30350. Start time is 6:00 pm.
Golf Tournament Update
Calling All Sponsors for 2024 FORE the Memories Golf Tournament
We would like to thank the businesses, Rotarians and friends who already have stepped up to help us raise money for Alzheimer's and our Dunwoody Charitable Fund this year:
- Platinum Sponsor - Discover Dunwoody (Mark Galvan): $10,000
- Silver Sponsor - Creative Financial Group (Chris Gutschenritter): $3,000
- Golf Ball Sponsor - Law Offices of Villard Bastien LLC: $2,500
- Hat Sponsor - Nabors Norris Real Estate Redefined (Alison Norris): $2,500
- Sign Sponsor - Mail Center Etc. (Dave Burr): $2,500
- Lunch Sponsor - E. 48th Street Market (Charlie Augello): $2,500
- Ditty Bags - Dated Events Inc. (Anne Glenn): $2,500
We have 17 of our 18 hole sponsors at $1,000 each - and will publish that list next week!
So what are the remaining sponsor opportunities?
We are looking for a Gold Sponsor at the $5,000 level, and sponsors for the Putting Contest and Hole-in-One Competition - at $2,500 each. And of course we wouldn't say no to additional Platinum, Gold or Silver Sponsors. You can also sign up as a Supporter at the $250 or $100 ... or in another dollar amount named by YOU! Anyone interested can visit FORE! The Memories – Rotary Club of Dunwoody Charity Golf Tournament (rcdgolftournament.com)
Celebrate!
Anchor Place Respite-Dunwoody Presentation Draws Good Participation!
Last Sunday's presentation for Anchor Place Respite-Dunwoody attracted nearly 70 people - including these members of the Dunwoody family: Dick Game, Charlie and Anita Augello, George and Amy Stewart, Anne Glenn, Jennifer Shumway, Dottie and Griff Ransom, Hoshi and Baku Daruwalla, Bob and Andrea O'Brien, Ron and Louise Barden, and Kathy Brandt.
We are excited about the opportunities for us to get involved with Anchor Place Respite - Dunwoody, as volunteers and through our contributions. As we mentioned in Friday's club meeting, we are pursuing a grant through The Rotary Foundation to expand these important efforts in our community. Watch for lots more news!
Wish you'd seen the presentation Sunday? You still can - just click on this link - https://www.facebook.com/share/v/Xs37eiCCHLo2cjSx/?mibextid=w8EBqM
Service, Fellowship, Fun!!!
Come with Us to Las Vegas
The Rotary Club of Dunwoody is planning a trip to and service project in Las Vegas. Nevada leaving on Thursday, October 17 and returning Sunday, October 20. The trip and service project are made possible by a package deal arranged through Delta Airlines and The Paris Resort and Casino.
The cost for this trip and project is $2487.00 per couple which equates to a cost of $ 1243.50 per individual. This cost includes round trip airfare for two to and from Las Vegas and three nights at the Paris Resort and Casino based on double occupancy. [more]