Happy New Year Rotary Club of Dunwoody!
Last Friday night, we said a big THANK YOU to Matthew Johnson for leading us through 2025-26, honored people for helping us make a difference during the year, and welcomed incoming President Dave Burr and his Board for the 2026-27 Rotary year.
Today is the first official day of the new Rotary year! We've included a picture of Matthew and Dave here, and will include more from last Friday's event - including the fabulous table decorations - in next week's bulletin. In the meantime, enjoy your Fourth of July weekend and plan some time with us this Saturday at Dunwoody's 4th of July celebration!
No Meeting This Friday
Join Us Saturday for Dunwoody 4th of July Celebration!
Come out this Saturday to celebrate our country, honor our Silver Sponsorship, and show Dunwoody the true meaning of Service Above Self. Watch for a separate email from President Dave with more details!
Congratulations to Our Rotarian and Rookie of the Year
We are pleased to report that Past President Carter Stou has been recognized as our 2025-26 Rotarian of the Year, and that Rookie of the Year honors go to Stephen Dolinger. Both were honored at last Friday's End-of-Year gala.
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Congratulations Anne Glenn, 40 Years of Dunwoody Rotary Service!
Matthew took a moment during the annual banquet to recognize Past President Anne Glenn's 40th anniversary with the club.
"I came to Rotary because the world I thought was mine disappeared and I was alone. I stayed in Rotary when I found a new community that became home. I will stay here as long as I can to make a difference for good in our world." — Anne Glenn, reflecting on her journey during a club "Member Moment."
Dunwoody Reaches $100,000 Mark in Lifetime Giving to End Alzheimer's
Thanks to the incredible success of our recent golf tournament, our club is proud to announce a donation of $20,000 this year to the Do What You Can to End ALZ campaign! This milestone contribution brings our lifetime donation giving to over $100,000 in support of Alzheimer's research and family support services. Club members Bob O'Brien and Charlie Augello presented the ceremonial check to Dan Philips of the Georgia Alzheimer's Association. We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed, volunteered, and cheered us on—together, we are making a meaningful difference in the fight to end Alzheimer’s.
Dunwoody Diners
Take Me Out to the Ball Game ...
Our club will enjoy a night at the Gwinnett Stripers game in Lawrenceville on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Game time is 6:05 pm. Cost is $15 per ticket; children 12 and under will be admitted free as guests of the Club. The Stripers are playing the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp that evening. It is also Chris Sale Bobblehead giveaway night. Food will be available for purchase at the concession stands throughout the game. The Stripers play at Gwinnett Field, formerly Cool Ray Field. The Stadium is located at 2500 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043. Parking is $12 per car.
Please RSVP with the number of persons in your party via email - to Sherry Levy at sherrylevy13@hotmail.com ASAP. If you have questions, please call Sherry at 770 286-3764. Either Sherry or Ken will be at the main entrance to the stadium with your tickets prior to the game and will wait until 5:45 pm before entering the stadium.
Get Your New Rotary Pin Commemorating Rotary and 250th Anniversary of Our Nation
As we step into an exciting new Rotary year, our nation is also reaching an extraordinary milestone—the 250th anniversary of the United States. To honor this historic occasion and celebrate our shared commitment to both country and community, our new Club President has a special gift for every single member to celebrate this monumental milestone.
We are proud to introduce a beautifully crafted, limited-edition commemorative lapel pin. The design elegantly blends the American flag with the iconic Rotary wheel, anchored by our timeless and profound motto: "Service Above Self." It serves as a powerful reminder of how our dual values of patriotism and humanitarian service intertwine to build a better world.
Whether you are attending our weekly meetings, participating in a service project, or representing our club out in the community, we encourage you to wear this pin with pride.
How to get yours: If you have not already received your commemorative pin, please see Dave Burr at our next weekly meeting or fellowship event to collect it. We want to ensure every member has theirs as we celebrate this historic year together! Thank you for your continued dedication to our community, and let’s make this landmark year our best one yet.
