Kelley D. Gulley is chief of staff at the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. She joined from the James Irvine Foundation where she most recently served as Initiative Director of Irvine’s Better Careers initiative, which she co-developed.

Kelley has over 30 years of experience in community and youth development, workforce development, building capacity in the nonprofit sector, and leading initiatives that engage residents in communities of color throughout the country. Prior to joining the Irvine Foundation, Kelley served as Interim Managing Director/Director of Portfolio Management at the Thrive Foundation for Youth in Menlo Park, California. There she implemented a national grantmaking strategy to support long-term mentoring programs operating in urban areas, resulting in high percentages of students graduating from high school and college, most of whom were first-generation students.

Prior to Thrive, Kelley led two nonprofits as President and CEO: the Indianapolis Private Industry Council (IPIC) in Indiana, and the National Community Development Institute (NCDI) in Oakland. At IPIC, Kelley successfully served and partnered with Republican and Democratic mayors of Indianapolis to create a nonpartisan environment to fully implement the Workforce Investment Act in Central Indiana. At NCDI, Kelley opened their first Midwest office, managed philanthropy-led, place-based initiatives and provided the leadership to build capacity for social change in marginalized communities across the nation.

Kelley received her Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. She is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) through Coaches Training Institute (CTI) and is working toward completing a Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary.

Robert is one of Atlanta's most distinguished immigration attorneys.  He will share a nonpartisan, non-political talk on our problems at the southern border. 

Kennesaw Parks and Recreation is in need of 3 volunteers to serve lunch at our Fall Senior Luncheons from 11am until 12:30pm.

Location: Kennesaw Recreation Center, 2737 Watts Drive, Kennesaw

Please reach out Mara Clauson via email @mommaclaus15@gmail.com or phone at 717-342-8519 with any questions

Sign up here to volunteer

Central City Tavern

Alpharetta, GA 

This session will teach you what you need to know to Lead Your Club in Membership, Foundation, and Public Image.

Join Us!

Anna-Belle La Force is a Director in the Supply Chain Practice at EY-Parthenon, where she leads transformative projects focused on optimizing supply chain operations for a diverse portfolio of clients. Originally from Castries, St. Lucia, Anna-Belle holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. With six years of experience in supply chain consulting, she has developed deep expertise in streamlining complex processes, driving operational efficiency, and delivering impactful results for organizations across various industries.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Anna-Belle is an avid traveler, having explored over 30 cities worldwide.

First Responders are critical to our quality of life here in Buckhead and they often are not recognized or appreciated enough for the work they do to keep us all safe. Please join us in celebrating our Buckhead Fire Fighters with a cookout and some fellowship. 

        November 8  - Atlanta Police Department Zone 2 Maple Drive 10:30am - 2pm 

We will need about 10 volunteers to set up, cook and serve food and break down for each event. If you would like to join as a social butterfly rather than a worker bee you can do that too!  You also don't have to stay for the whole event if you can't spare that amount of time - come for whatever you can.

Please join us as we honor our veterans on Friday, Novemeber 8th!  We have reserved a table for our NCRC veterans and their guests to enjoy the program and have lunch, and are looking for 5 volunteers to serve plated lunches to attendees.  Sign up includes registration for the event along with the opportunities to serve. 

More Information:

The City of Kennesaw will honor the service of military members past and present with a complimentary lunch on Friday, November 8 from Noon until 2 pm at the Ben Robertson Community Center, located at 2753 Watts Drive.

All veterans and active-duty military are invited to attend. No identification will be required. A small program will include acknowledgments from Mayor Derek Easterling, special guest speaker Raymond Fordyce, a presentation of colors by the North Cobb-Harrison NJROTC Unit and the POW/MIA recognition ceremony by the North Cobb American Legion Post 304. Guests are welcome.

Sponsors include North Cobb Rotary Club, Renasant Bank, Copelands, Devoted, Senior Helpers, and Williams Elleby Howard & Easter Attorneys. Lunch will be provided by Copelands. 

Thank you, and thank you for your service. 

Click here to sign up for luncheon and to volunteer

Rugby Tournament volunteer include: shot clock, penalty box, score book, score/game clock, Location: Shepherd Center gymnasium, 2020 Peachtree Road.

A Buckhead Rotary favorite, the Shrimp Boil is a great family event. This will again be held from 5:30 to 8:30 at the Brittany Club, 3359 Breton Circle, Brookhaven, GA 30319.

No charge for Rotarians and only $15 for family members ($10 for children under 12). Always a great meal with lots of opportunity to socialize.

Join us on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at RUMC Job Networking for workshops, dinner, and other activities starting at 1:00 PM. An enriching day filled with informative workshops, a delicious hot meal at 5:30 PM with an inspirational dinner message, along with workshops and other activities from 7:00-8:00 PM, Volunteer opportunities are plentiful including table hosts for the dinner segment. RUMC Job Networking would love to have you attend in a volunteer capacity or as an employer.

Our workshop leaders aren't just dynamic and professional - they're your secret weapon in navigating the job search journey. Their expert skills and unwavering dedication are tailored specifically to arm you with the vital knowledge you need to secure your next career move. Trust in their proven methods, and you'll find the transition to your future career path smoother than you could ever imagine. 

For complete information, full agenda, and to register, visit rumcjobnetworking.com" or contact:

Karen Griggs Medley

RUMC Job Networking Coordinator

770-261-1739

kgriggs@rumc.com | rumcjobnetworking.com

At Brimstone Restaurant in Alpharetta

Bob Hagan is the Guest Speaker

NCRC will be feeing 70 men at the Men's Extension.  Please arrive at 6:30pm as dinner will be served at 7pm.  Parking is limited.  Please RSVP at the link below.  

Location:  Men's Extension,  1507 Church Street, Marietta, GA  30060

Sign up here

Zoom call https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3665783060. Members are also welcome to join.

Patrick Alexander, originally from Dominica, continued his education through the Rotary Club Fayetteville. He is now a successful entrepreneur and CEO of Balambia, a company specializing in AI and Digital Marketing. He'll share his inspiring journey, from his early experiences with Rotary to his achievements as a thriving business leader.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-r-alexander/

Gathering Room at Johns Creek United Method Church

Come join us as we cuddle with our furry friends before they are transported to their new home!

Location:  Lake City Animal Hospital, 3671 Cobb Pkwy, Acworth

Dr. Sherrill Hayes is the Interim Assistant Vice Provost of Student Success and Professor of Conflict Management at Kennesaw State University

Join us at Bar{n} in The Dunwoody Village  with all your pre-purchased Rotary Club of Dunwoody Raffle Tickets for a night of Celebration and Fun.  Drawings begin at 7pm.  Buy your tickets at  https://whiskey-raffle.com/

5521 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody GA 30338

Bar{n} is an inviting wine, craft beer and whiskey bar with a modern rustic atmosphere. Unwind at our indoor-outdoor bar, catch up with your friends at our community table, cheer your favorite teams, or lounge on the patio. Enjoy our changing menu of charcuterie, small plates, and light bites.

Eric John is the Executive Director of the Council of Juvenile Court Judges of Georgia. The Council is a Judicial branch agency that serves and represents all the juvenile court judges of the State.

Eric grew up in Augusta, GA, and graduated from GA Southern College in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Political Science and Spanish. After college, he attended law school at the Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama.

After graduating from law school in 1987, Eric joined the Office of Legislative Counsel of the State of Georgia where he drafted legislation for the members of the General Assembly of Georgia.

In 1994 Eric went to work for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges of Georgia as their staff attorney. In February of 1995 he was named Executive Director of the Council and has held that post since. Eric is the longest serving head of a state agency in this State. 

Eric has been a member of our Rotary Club since 1991 and is AWER's club historian. He has been married to Julie Young John for 35 years and has two sons, Lucas, a doctor in Boone, NC, and Brady, a lawyer in Nashville, TN. Julie and Eric live in Marietta, GA.

If you have some time to spare and wish to assist seniors with a meal, please contact Mary Trapp at 770-645-1320 to arrange your service opportunity.

Daily, we receive stories about the impact of Meals on Wheels on individuals' lives. Beyond these narratives, there is a chance to quantify the program's effects. The report "The Case for Meals on Wheels: An Evidence-Based Solution to Senior Hunger and Isolation" examines 38 studies from 1996 to 2023, revealing significant correlations between participation in Meals on Wheels and improved health and well-being.

First Responders are critical to our quality of life here in Buckhead and they often are not recognized or appreciated enough for the work they do to keep us all safe. Please join us in celebrating our Buckhead Fire Fighters with a cookout and some fellowship.

       November 15 - Atlanta Fire Rescue - Fire Station 3- 800 Longleaf Drive 10:30am - 2pm

We will need about 10 volunteers to set up, cook and serve food and break down for each event. If you would like to join as a social butterfly rather than a worker bee you can do that too! You also don't have to stay for the whole event if you can't spare that amount of time - come for whatever you can.

This will be a regular meeting but held at the Shepherd Center (2020 Peachtree Road). There will be a box lunch.  We will help decorate doors for the Holiday Season.

Michael Chriszt is vice president and regional engagement officer in the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Corporate Engagement Division. In this role, he serves as the Atlanta Fed’s lead public engagement officer focusing on smaller cities and towns, as well as rural areas, in the Sixth District, connecting directly with citizens to explain the Federal Reserve and its policy decisions, and he in turn learns how the economy is affecting their lives. He shares this information with the Bank’s senior leaders and other policy experts throughout the Atlanta Fed to deepen understanding of the District economy.

Prior to assuming his current responsibilities, Chriszt was a vice president and public affairs officer, where he led the Bank’s outreach and communications efforts. Before joining Public Affairs, he worked in the Atlanta Fed’s Research Department, where he held numerous positions, including leadership positions in the Bank’s Regional Economic Information Network.

While at Miami University in Ohio, Chriszt earned two bachelor's degrees, one in history and one in diplomacy and foreign affairs. He also earned a master's degree there in political science with emphases on international economics and comparative politics.

Chriszt is a member of the National Association of Business Economists and the Atlanta Economics Club, where he served as president from 2015 to 2017. He also serves on the advisory board of the Michael J. Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University and the board of the Georgia Council on Economic Education. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Chriszt is married to Maxine, and they have five children and three grandchildren.

2024-2025 Club President -Dr. Louise Barden will send out the Zoom Link and Agenda to the Board Members prior to the Monthly Meeting. 

If any member in Good Standing, not on the Board, wishes to attend the Board Meeting please Contact Club Secretary, Alison Norris at CallingDunwoodyHome@gmail.com

Please join us for a celebration of the Vinings Cumberland Library being honored at the Cobb County Best in State of Georgia!

Service Project

Coastal Bar and Grill 10930 Crabapple Rd. #B1302 Roswell GA 30075

Donate a pint and get a coupon for a free pint of beer from Variant!

Holidays are when your blood donation is most needed.  If you cannot donate, please ask a neighbor or friend or relative to donate. 

If you have some time to spare and wish to assist seniors with a meal, please contact Mary Trapp at 770-645-1320 to arrange your service opportunity.

Daily, we receive stories about the impact of Meals on Wheels on individuals' lives. Beyond these narratives, there is a chance to quantify the program's effects. The report "The Case for Meals on Wheels: An Evidence-Based Solution to Senior Hunger and Isolation" examines 38 studies from 1996 to 2023, revealing significant correlations between participation in Meals on Wheels and improved health and well-being.

Since is founding in 1921, our club and its members have supported Vashti, now a multi county agency providing mental health support across the region as well as its traditional residential school for youth. It's our tradition to have a pre-Thanksgiving meal at Vashti, hear an update on their programs, and for members to bring financial donations for the Vashti youth residents and other Vashti needs.

McCray's   Johnson Ferry Rd

Socials at Six Bridges Brewery: 11455 Lakefield Dr #300, Johns Creek, GA 30097

Volunteers needed to hand out food with Forever Fed.  Thank you! 

Location:  Desktop Kennesaw,  3070 North Main Street, Kennesaw, GA  30101

Sign up here

Join us on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at RUMC Job Networking for workshops, dinner, and other activities starting at 1:00 PM. An enriching day filled with informative workshops, a delicious hot meal at 5:30 PM with an inspirational dinner message, along with workshops and other activities from 7:00-8:00 PM, Volunteer opportunities are plentiful including table hosts for the dinner segment. RUMC Job Networking would love to have you attend in a volunteer capacity or as an employer.

Our workshop leaders aren't just dynamic and professional - they're your secret weapon in navigating the job search journey. Their expert skills and unwavering dedication are tailored specifically to arm you with the vital knowledge you need to secure your next career move. Trust in their proven methods, and you'll find the transition to your future career path smoother than you could ever imagine. 

For complete information, full agenda, and to register, visit rumcjobnetworking.com" or contact:

Karen Griggs Medley

RUMC Job Networking Coordinator

770-261-1739

kgriggs@rumc.com | rumcjobnetworking.com

Location: Politan Row at Ashford Lane (near Perimeter Mall)

To register: Click here

For more information: https://www.facebook.com/RMBDistrict6900

Come join us as we cuddle with our furry friends before they are transported to their new home!

Location:  Lake City Animal Hospital, 3671 Cobb Pkwy, Acworth

4pm - 5pm