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1 2p Americus: GRSP Student Weekend: Leadership Weekend (Atlanta) The Rotary Club of Dunwoody, in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of Buckhead, Atlanta Metro, North Atlanta, Brookhaven, the Rotaract Club of Atlanta and the Georgia Rotary Student Program, is very excited about the upcoming
GRSP Leadership Weekend – scheduled January 30-February 1, 2026.
In the course of this weekend, GRSP Scholars will have an opportunity to explore ways they can make a difference in the world, build communication and teamwork skills, complete a community service project, and, of course, spend time having fun with their classmates
and our welcoming Rotarians!
Location: Dunwoody North Shallowford Annex
4470 North Shallowford Road
Atlanta, GA
| 2 12:15p Buckhead: Adam Chamberlain. President & CEO, Mercedes-Benz USA
Guest 
Adam Chamberlain assumed the role of President & CEO at Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) in July 2025, with nearly 30 years of experience in the automotive industry. In his role, Chamberlain oversees responsibility for Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars and Vans in the United States, leading more than 1,700 employees and 384 dealer partners in Marketing and Sales efforts. At a pivotal time for the automotive industry, and at an exceptionally exciting time for Mercedes-Benz, Chamberlain will continue to build on the company’s 140-year legacy, while focusing on introducing iconic products and leading technology. Chamberlain began his career in 1996 with Volkswagen Group in the U.K., and expanded his experience to the U.S. market in 2016 when he joined MBUSA for the first time. From 2016 to 2021, Chamberlain served as MBUSA Vice President of Sales and Product Management, helping to lead the brand's retail and product strategy in the dynamic U.S. market.
Chamberlain’s most recent post was Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer at Lithia and Driveway. Under his leadership, he was responsible for driving customer-centric experiences and operational efficiency by implementing strategies, monitoring performance indicators and collaborating to enhance systems and processes. During his time at Lithia Motors, the company was the largest automotive retail group in the world, encompassing 460 retail stores and generating $37B in revenue.
As a native of the U.K., Chamberlain holds a degree in International Business and German from Sheffield Hallam University.
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Invocation: Judge E. Gardner III Sunshine: Daniela Bergamo
| 3 | 4 12p Newnan: Kendall Rae Johnson
Guest This Wednesday, we’re excited to welcome Kendall Rae Johnson, founder of aGROWKulture Urban Farm. Her farming journey started with lessons from her great grandmother, Laura “Kate” Williams, and a simple lesson on growing collard greens. In 2021, with the support of her parents, that curiosity turned into a business and made Kendall Rae the youngest certified farmer in the nation. Today, aGROWKulture Urban Farm is a thriving urban farm producing fresh vegetables, fruit from 26 trees, and livestock including chickens, ducks, rabbits, and honey bees. The farm also serves as a community hub, offering tours, workshops, and events that connect people to their food and inspire the next generation of farmers.
| 5 7 North Cobb: Kim Borna with CCYA Kids
Guest  North Cobb Rotary Club let's welcome Ms. Kim Borna with CCYA Kids.
The MissionThe Center for Children and Young Adults provides safe & suitable housing, youth development activities and comprehensive supportive housing services for at -risk homeless and foster care youth who have been abandoned, abused, neglected and/or sexually exploited.
1:30 North Cobb: KSU Pantry Restock Come join us at Kennesaw State University and lend a helping hand as we unload the Midwest Food Bank truck and restock the KSU CARES Pantry. | 6 12:15p Buckhead: Pre Valentine's Day at Boyse Ansley School to Benefit LifeLineRegister 
We will be on-site at the Boyce Ansley School from 12:15 - 2:30 working with the various grades for an educational, creative and fun project. Rotarian's will be working with all the grades to help them make pet toys, student designed kennel plaques, and in celebration of Valentine's day writing love letters to the animals. We will have a couplenof foster dogs volunteering to make it a dog-gone good time. This will benefit LifeLine and our Pawsitivity Partnership. The school is located at 120 Ralph McGill Blvd NE Bldg. 3 Ste. 1, Atlanta, GA.
| 7 10 North Cobb: McKenna Farms - Therapeutic Play Area Closet Refresh Join your fellow club members as we renovate a small closet within the therapeutic play area at McKenna Farms. This service project is in support of our larger district competitive grant previously awarded to McKenna Farms. The refresh work includes: 1) all wire shelving removed 2) all wood baseboard trim and top crown trim removed 3) all existing wood wall paneling removed so as to expose (previous-installed) wood paneling behind 4) all screw/nail holes to received wood putty 5) paint all wall surface areas 6) re-install all baseboard trim + top crown trim 7) continue installation of new gym floor mat a) cardboard protection for closet floor b) wood putty c) painters tape d) paint e) tools (as needed) requested by NCRC volunteers to remove/replace SUG: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BA4A72DA7FEC61-61769940-mckenna#/
 
10 North Fulton: Polar Bear Plunge Join us to cheer on our very own Richard Matherly and Rick Clark as they take the plunge to raise money for our club. (This event is hosted by the Alpharetta Rotary Club.) Wills Park Pool, 1815 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA
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8 | 9 12:15p Buckhead: Robert Ross Johnson Humanitarian Award Luncheon
Guest Each year Buckhead Rotary honors a community member who personifies the ideal of humanitarianism. This year's award will be presented to Kathy Colbenson, recently retired CEO of CHRIS 180, for 38 years, one of the Southeast’s premiere mental health, child welfare and family service organizations who saves, serves and protects thousands of abused and neglected children while empowering families through positive, solution focused programming which includes: behavioral health, life/social/vocational skill development, group homes, community services, training and housing programs. Need to join by Zoom, click the link below. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87941219913?pwd=S15RIBjTE1TRk1NaDRNa3hTcmphUT09#success Password: 485257 | 10 | 11 12p Newnan: Star Student Program
Guest Join us for an overview of Rotary Star Student Program , one of Rotary’s long standing initiatives that recognizes outstanding high school seniors for academic achievement, leadership, and character. This program highlights students who exemplify hard work, integrity, and a commitment to their school and community. Attendees will learn how students are selected, how the interview process works, and why the Star Student Program continues to be a meaningful way for Rotary to invest in future leaders. The session will also touch on the role local Rotarians and community partners play in supporting and celebrating these students.
6:30p North Cobb: Women's Extension Dinner Volunteers need to bring sides for 30 people, serve dinner, and cleanup. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you! The Extension is a faith based, 12 step, recovery program for both men and women. The residential program has Marietta facilities on Church St. Extension for the men and Holiday St. for women. North Cobb Rotary has provided dinner on a monthly basis for going on 15 years. It is a chance to get to know your fellow members in service as well as provide some encouragement for the men and women in recovery. Residents are required to gain employment during their residence and they receive counseling, job preparation and life skills in addition to the recovery process. This is an opportunity to get to know your members and be an encourager to these residents as they transform their lives. SIGN UP GENIUS: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BA4A72DA7FEC61-57717011-21126#/ Location 130 Holiday St Marietta, GA 30060 | 12 7 North Cobb: Bob Koncerak - Brazil Apadpel Project
Guest Meet Bob Koncerak a 12-year member of the Alpharetta Rotary Club. He currently serves on the D6900 grants committee and provides advice and reviews for RI global grants. Bob has led service projects in Tanzania and Brazil and has assisted others in India, Colombia and Panama. Among his (mostly) completed projects is the APADPEL Down Syndrome Training & Education Center in Pelotas, R.S. Brazil. Bob the designated CEO for First City Bank, planned to open in Alpharetta later this year. Bob ’s career has spanned corporate finance, banking and the capital markets. Through his career, Bob has worked at several financial institutions in various executive capacities, primarily responsible for strategic planning, business development, financial management and turnaround work. Bob serves on the Audit Committee for Fulton County, Georgia, and is an Advisory Board member for the Black School of Business at the Pennsylvania State University. Bob Koncerak 's 2012 book, The Most Fun I Never Want To Have Again - A Midlife Crisis in Community Banking, was an American Banker best-seller in 2013 and 2014.    11:30 Thomasville: Blood Drive The OneBlood Blood Mobile will be onsite. All donors will receive a prize, along with a wellness checkup, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening. Appointments are encouraged, please visit oneblood.org/donate-now and use sponsor code 17630.
6p Vinings Cumberland: VCR - Session 1 of 2 - Red Badge (Orientation) New VCR members are requested to attend both sessions of the Red Badge (Orientation). Each session is held immediately before the Club's service project (Sack Pack) at Cobb Co. Fire Station 5's Community Room (4336 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30339). Use the parking lot next to the station house that is in front of "Another Broken Egg" and walk through the front door of the station house. A light dinner is provided (think sammies, salad, pizza fare), so please confirm your attendance with the President Elect (who will likely be talking with you about the session) for dinner and dietary needs. Session One is typically on even numbered months and Session Two is typically on odd numbered months. These sessions are intended to provide new members with tangible information about VCR, how to get plugged in, and the various opportunities afforded to Rotarians. Attendees are encouraged to bring their mobile phone, table, or laptop to also get a tour of our online presence, links, and members-only items. Hosts: Brant Campbell and Jennifer Humphrey 7p Vinings Cumberland: Sack Pack - Lunches for Table on Delk Vinings Cumberland Rotarians invite the community to join them on the Second Thursdays of the month to assemble lunch sacks (chips, sandwiches, etc.) that are distributed the next day by The Table on Delk to children getting off the school bus in the immediate vicinity of Delk Road and Interstate 75. The Table on Delk is committed to serving individuals at risk of sex-trafficking. Part of that mission includes addressing critical needs of mostly women and their young families to decrease that risk, desperation, and food insecurity. The Sack Pack is held at Vinings UMC's basement space (near Old Vinings Inn). Sandwich Olympics may or may not be involved...iykyk. LOCATION: 3101 Paces Mill Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30339 Rotary Host Jennifer Humphrey: 404-409-1348
| 13 7:15 Dunwoody: GENERAL MEETING: Nell Benn, CEO, Agape Youth & Family Center
Guest Nell Benn is the Executive Director of Agape Youth & Family Center, where she has served since 2003. Under her leadership, Agape has transformed from a small after-school program serving 25 children one day per week into a comprehensive organization serving 225 youth through in-school, after-school, summer camp, and college/career programs. Community initiatives she implemented—including the Great Backpack Giveaway and Holiday Gift Store—serve over 3,000 children and families annually.
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15 | 16 | 17 5p Newnan: Board Meeting Meeting will be held at: Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA 30263 Contact Kim Debrow for more information. | 18 5p Newnan: Board Meeting Meeting will be held at: Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA 30263 Contact Kim Debrow for more information. 7:30 Thomasville: Coffee Chat Join fellow Rotarians for coffee at Grassroots Coffee. No agenda, no program. Grab a cup to go or sit down and get to know fellow Rotarians better. | 19 5:30 North Cobb: International Potluck Social
Guest 2/19/26 Rotary February Social – International Potluck Night! Join us for a fun-filled evening as we travel the world through food! Everyone is invited to bring a dish that represents your home country or your hometown—family favorites, cultural classics, or local specialties are all welcome.
Important: Please bring a small card to place next to your dish that includes:
Your home country or hometown
The name of the dish
Your name
This will help everyone learn a little more about each other while enjoying great food and conversation.
Come hungry, come curious, and come ready for a great night of fellowship and fun!
Beer and wine will be provided.
Please sign up as soon as possible so everyone will have a good idea on how much to bring.
SUG: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BA4A72DA7FEC61-61470619-rotary
Date: 02/19/2026 (Thu.) Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm EST Location: Legacy Park Clubhouse, 4201 Legacy Park Cir, Kennesaw, GA 30144 nternational Potluck Social - Legacy Park Clubhouse Bring the dish your family traditionally made. 5p Newnan: Board Meeting Meeting will be held at: Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA 30263 Contact Kim Debrow for more information. 5:30p Buckhead: Thirsty ThirdsDayRegister Kevin and Stefani Glass will host us at their home this month, 260 Rumson Road, just off of Peachtree Rd in Buckhead. This is a great time to bring a prospective member. We will enjoy wine, beer, and light snacks. There is no charge for members, guests are $10. Please sign up so we have enough food and drinks. 5:30p Dunwoody: Thirsty Thursday Excited to head back to the Dunwoody Tavern for our upcoming February, Thirsty Thursday! It feels like a return to our roots. Indulge in the delicious meatloaf! It’s going to be a fantastic evening! 6:30p North Fulton: Companion Club Meeting
The Companion Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at Thrive (above Minnie Olivia Pizza) 44 Milton Avenue, Alpharetta, GA Questions: call Joseph Powell at (912) 662-2246
| 20 5p Newnan: Board Meeting Meeting will be held at: Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA 30263 Contact Kim Debrow for more information. | 21 5p Newnan: Board Meeting Meeting will be held at: Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA 30263 Contact Kim Debrow for more information. 8 Rotary Leadership Institute in Marietta (@ Life Univ.) 
The Rotary Leadership Institute (Sunshine Division) is unique to Georgia and Florida Rotarians! It provides amazing information through a three-part curriculum (that can be taken online or in-person) on how to maximize the opportunities to serve through Rotary and foundational skills to lead and maximize your membership. Saturday, February 21, 2026, RLI will be offered "in person" in Marietta at the Life University Campus near Dobbins Airforce Base. Breakfast and fellowship begins at 7 a.m. and the small class groups begin at 8 a.m. Lunch is provided, and the day ends at 3:30 p.m. Each module (Part 1, 2, or 3) is a full-day. Link to the website below. If interested in attending in Marietta, please speak to Jennifer Humphrey about registration. https://www.ismyrotaryclub.org/wp_api_1-2/R_Event.cfm?EventID=77878839
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22 5p Newnan: Board Meeting Meeting will be held at: Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA 30263 Contact Kim Debrow for more information. 3:30 North Cobb: Forever Fed Volunteers needed to hand out food with Forever Fed. Thank you! Location: Desktop Kennesaw, 3070 North Main Street, Kennesaw, GA 30101 | 23 5p Newnan: Board Meeting Meeting will be held at: Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA 30263 Contact Kim Debrow for more information. | 24 5p Newnan: Board Meeting Meeting will be held at: Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA 30263 Contact Kim Debrow for more information. | 25 12p Newnan: Debbie and Jonathan Brillings with Auditory Verbal Center
Guest Join us for a presentation with Debbie Brillings and Jonathan Brillings from the Auditory Verbal Center . They will share how their work helps children who are deaf or hard of hearing learn to listen, speak, and thrive using spoken language. This session will cover the impact of early intervention, family centered therapy, and how the Auditory Verbal approach changes outcomes for children and families across our region. Attendees will also learn how the community can support and engage with this life changing mission.
| 26 7 North Cobb: Dave Razo and Cathy Girardeau
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Cathy Girardeau – Short Bio Cathy Girardeau, ACC, is a certified coach, mediator, and longtime HR leader based in Savannah, GA. Founder of CG Coaching & Consulting LLC, she helps leaders and teams thrive through coaching, cultural transformation, and conflict resolution. Active in Rotary and the local Mediation Center, Cathy brings compassion, creativity, and strategic insight to her work with individuals and organizations.
Dave Razo: Coach - Author – Speaker – Leader Dave spent a long and distinguished career as a pilot and senior executive leader in the United States Air Force. He spent years focused on education, training and leadership. In one assignment he was the vice commander in charge of over 50 aircraft and more than 10,000 military and civilian men and women. He then became the Director of Training for the Air Force Reserve Command providing policy guidance to over 50,000 airmen. When Dave retired as a Colonel in 2006, he founded Razor Sharp Investments. Subsequently, he worked with an investment education company, teaching new investors how to handle their money, and then two brokerage firms doing the same thing. In 2012, Dave founded his own investment firm. Now Dave has started a coaching business and is committed to helping individuals and group lead a fulfilling and successful life. In his work as a coach, Dave is dedicated to improving the human condition in the six main areas of life. Mind - Body – Spirit Relations – Work/Wealth – Richness of Living Dave continues to be committed to a life of service and values Integrity First -- Service Before Self – Excellence in All We Do. Dave is a faithful husband, father, & friend. Tongue in Cheek Bio · Recovering Sports Junky · Currently in AA— (Academics Anonymous) (Failing Therapy) · Previous Air Force Zipper-Suited Sun God · Retired Full Bird · Investor and Hedge Fund Hooligan · Author; Rich Life, Wealthy Life · Curious About o What makes us tick o What makes us healthy o What makes us spiritual o Growing, Connecting, and Contributing Loves to help individuals improve and empower their life through the art of fulfillment and the science of achievement. | 27 7:15 Dunwoody: GENERAL MEETING: Dana Rickman, President/CEO, GA Partnership for Excellence in Education
Guest Dr. Dana Rickman is President and CEO of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, a nonprofit that informs and engages leaders to positively impact education through research and non-partisan advocacy. Dr. Rickman joined the Partnership in 2011 and became its fourth president in 2021. She leads EdQuest Georgia, an initiative uniting stakeholders around the goal of ensuring 65% of Georgians earn postsecondary credentials by 2033. Previously, she served as Director of Research and Policy at the Annie E. Casey Foundation and spent over 10 years conducting education research at Georgia State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Georgia State University and a B.A. from Mary Washington College. | 28 |
