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Stone Mountain Celebrates Governor Visit with Meaningful Acts

When the Rotary Club of Stone Mountain welcomed District Governor Gordon Owens in December, the day began with an insightful board meeting presided over by President Darlene Daly at Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC), where members viewed the District’s disaster relief trailer and engaged in meaningful discussions and updates.

After the board meeting, DG Gordon delivered an inspiring presentation to the club, highlighting the importance of service and leadership, and assisting in pinning and welcoming new members: Dr. Maxine Cain, Founder and President of STEM Atlanta Women; Leah Johnson-Englad, Executive Director, Brookside Senior Living; Synthia Padala, Co-Founder & President, SERA Smart Villages; and Teresa Punzi, Executive Director, The Smart Place Adult and Children Services, Inc.

After the induction, members enjoyed a brief tour of FODAC, further connecting with the mission of this valuable partner.

Another highlight of the day was the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Clarkston Friendship Forest StoryWalk®, a project that reflects our commitment to literacy and community service. DG Gordon participated in reading My Voice is a Trumpet, this month’s featured book, alongside Rotary members, CDF Action, and other community partners. During the event, we presented a $600 check to Roberta Malavenda, Executive Director of CDF Action, to support the 2025 purchase of books from the Cox Campus, Liberty, and Justice for All curriculum.


The day concluded with a delightful lunch at Darbar Afghan Restaurant in Clarkston, providing members, DG Gordon, and community partners an opportunity to continue building connections and celebrating the achievements of our club.

Special thanks to Gordon for visiting and witnessing the impactful work of our club, and to Assistant Governor Ardy Bastien and Clarkston Mayor Beverly Burks, the city's staff and community partners, including CDF Action and FODAC, for participating. Thanks also to District Governor Nominee Cynthia Edwards, President-Elect Marlene Randall and our Satellite Passport Club Members, and everyone else who contributed to DG Gordon's visit!

Posted by Darlene Daly
February 4, 2025

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