It's a pleasure to introduce Neal Macdonald, one of our newest members and a vibrant addition to our club. Neal, who works on the 11th floor of State Farm Building 2 (above Louisiana Bistreaux Seafood Kitchen) has recently moved to an apartment within a 10-minute walking distance of his job, a perfect setup for his busy life.

Service is a family tradition for Neal, who was drawn to Rotary by the example of his father, a member of a Lions Club. Neal fondly recalls his dad returning from Wednesday night meetings with a renewed sense of purpose, instilling in him the idea that community service is "a thing you do." When Neal moved to Atlanta, he was aware of Rotary but it wasn't until a chance meeting with a fellow member, Ed Holliday, at Costco that he felt inspired to get involved. He started attending meetings later that year and officially joined our club in March 2024.

Since joining, Neal has quickly become an active participant. He currently serves as the Sergeant at Arms and is the co-director of this year’s Whiskey Raffle. His favorite club activities so far have been the cleanup projects at Bounds Garden, as he values hands-on projects that are both social and constructive. Outside of Rotary, Neal and his fiancée, Amy, love to travel, with recent trips to Croatia, Mexico, and Jamaica. They are planning to elope, possibly around mid-February of next year with a trip to the Caribbean.

We’re thrilled to have Neal as a part of our community and look forward to his continued contributions.