Rotary Club of Dunwoody, Dunwoody, GA (2026)

10/11/2026

Happily helping at the FSHD Walk n’ Roll event this morning! The FSHD Society's largest annual fundraiser and signature event in North America dedicated to facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) research, cures, and community support. A great cause to be involved with!

10/09/2026

We meet most every Friday morning at 7 AM at Maggiano's's in front of Perimeter Mall — and we'd love for YOU to join us as a guest for two meetings! The Rotary Club of Dunwoody is your place to connect, serve, and grow. Come check us out. 💛🔵

Another great Friday morning with the Rotary Club of Dunwoody! Here's what's going on:

🤝 WELCOME, GUESTS!
We were happy to welcome three great visitors this morning:
• Bill Smith from Brookhaven Rotary Club — and he wants to join us at the USO! Love that energy, Bill!
• Averyl Belyea, VP Business Banking, U.S. Bank, who is launching a new division focused on business lending. April was previously a Rotarian in Fairfield, Florida — welcome back to the Rotary family!
• Preeti Malik, Managing Director, Business & Institutional Group, OnGen Wealth Group and a Georgia Tech graduate. Welcome, Preeti!

🥯 BAGEL RESCUE — WHAT A SUCCESS!
Last Saturday, Dunwoody Rotarians packed approximately 4,500 bagels into bags of 5-6 for distribution to shelters and food pantries across our community — with some going straight down the hall to Malachi's Storehouse at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in Dunwoody, GA. Bob O'Brien shared what a PR win this was for our club, and rightly so! A huge thank you to Anchor Place and St. Patrick's for the use of their space. Watch for future opportunities to partner with Bagel Rescue!

Also — we need a leader for this year's Sandwich Project. If you're interested, please reach out to President Dave!

🌿 BOUNDS GARDEN CLEANUP — TOMORROW, OCTOBER 10!
Fred Bounds is rallying volunteers for a spruce-up at our beloved Bounds Garden — the traffic island across from the Dunwoody Library — TOMORROW at 9 AM. We aim to wrap up by 10 AM. Bring gloves and your Rotary spirit! Note: if it's raining at go time, it will be cancelled. Call Fred with any questions.

🪖 USO VOLUNTEER DAY — WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
The Rotary Club of Dunwoody is heading to the USO at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and we need your help!

We'll be serving our military personnel and their families an All-American lunch of hot dogs, baked ziti, Momma's meatballs, chips, fresh fruit, snack bars, cookies, and bottled water.

How to get involved:
👥 Volunteer in person: We need 8 volunteers from 9 AM to 3 PM (half shifts available: 9 AM–noon or noon–3 PM). Duties include greeting, grilling, serving, and more. Take MARTA to the airport — parking is very limited due to construction.
🍪 Donate cookies: Commercially made only (no homemade items per new USO regulations). Drop off at E.48th Street Market on October 26 or 27 before 6 PM.
💧 Can't volunteer? Donate small bottled water or snack bars (Nature Valley from Costco works great!). Drop off at E.48th Street Market on October 26 or 27 before 6 PM.

Contact Charlie Augello at [email protected] to volunteer or donate. New members — this is one of the most rewarding days of service you'll ever have!

🥃 WH***EY TASTING UPDATE — IT'S GOING TO BE EPIC!
Mark Galvin shared an update on our November 19 Wh***ey Tasting and Raffle — and wow, what a lineup we've assembled! We have:
• Premium Scotch from every region of Scotland
• The most iconic Irish distilleries
• Historic Kentucky bourbon distilleries at their best
• Every traditional style of rye wh***ey
• The 2026 award winners

That's over $2,500 in wh***ey for just $100 per ticket! Only 50 tickets available at www.spiriteddunwoody.com — share with your friends now!

Can't make it to the tasting? We're also raffling off a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 15yr Bourbon — one of the most coveted bottles in the world. Raffle tickets are $10 for one or $50 for seven. You do NOT need to be present to win! Grab your raffle tickets at www.spiriteddunwoody.com and tell everyone!

🎤 THIS WEEK'S SPEAKER: DOUG TURNER, GROWING FUTURE LEADERS
Peter Sherman introduced Doug Turner, retired President, CEO, and Owner of Control Southern Inc. — a 280 employee-owned automation engineering firm headquartered in Johns Creek. A native Atlantan, Eagle Scout, and Georgia Tech Electrical Engineering grad, Doug led his company to double-digit annual growth for 21 years, earning recognition as one of Atlanta's fastest-growing private companies.

Beyond business, Doug has coached youth soccer for 18 years, completed 41 consecutive Peachtree Road Races, and currently serves on the boards of Wellstar North Fulton Hospital and Experitec Inc. His true passion? Developing people into their full leadership potential. What an inspiring morning! 🙌

🎂 BIRTHDAYS
• October 12 — Sarah Friend 🎉
• October 24 — Charlene Hall 🎉
• November 1 — Fred Brandt 🎉
• November 3 — Jessie Legros 🎉

💍 ANNIVERSARIES
• October 10 — Lorri Christopher (45 years!) 🥂 (Today!)
• October 12 — Gary Lane (23 years!) 🥂
• October 17 — Jennifer Shumway (5 years!) 🥂
• October 25 — Dottie Toney (12 years!) 🥂

📅 COMING UP
• 10/10 — Bounds Garden Cleanup (tomorrow!)
• 10/15 — Thirsty Thursday
• 10/23 — Felicia Voloschin, The Rockin' Finance Story
• 10/28 — USO Volunteer Day
• 10/30 — Sebastián Samayoa speaks!
• 11/19 — Wh***ey Raffle (Thirsty Thursday)
• 12/4 — Rebecca Guinn, Lifeline Animal Project
• 12/11 — Holiday Party at Dunwoody Country Club 🎄

Fridays at 7 AM. Maggiano's in front of Perimeter Mall. Guests welcome for two complimentary meetings. Come connect, serve, and grow! 💛🔵

10/04/2026

Rotary Club of Dunwoody to the BAGEL RESCUE!!!
We came, we saw, and did we ever bag ourselves some bagels!

Huge thanks to everyone who volunteered, St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Anchor Place Respite, and the crew from The Bagel Rescue - led by its founder, Erin Stieglitz!

Keeping folks fed + reducing waste = making an impact!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Y2U7DkwQx7S8JBbt5

10/02/2026

Update on President Dave's Pass-The-Coin Challenge - Charlie Augello and Brian Moran recently met 1-1 for lunch.

10/02/2026

We meet most every Friday morning at 7 AM at Maggiano's's in front of Perimeter Mall — and we'd love for YOU to join us as a guest for two meetings! The Rotary Club of Dunwoody is your place to connect, serve, and grow. Come check us out. 💛🔵

It's a big weekend for the Rotary Club of Dunwoody — and we've got a lot to share from this morning's meeting!

🤝 WELCOME, GUESTS!
We were delighted to welcome back Brent Dodson of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty for his second visit. Great to have you back, Brent! 👏

🎉 WELCOME, SEBASTIÁN!
Our Georgia Rotary Student Program GRSP student Sebastián Samayoa was with us in person today — what a joy! Sebastián is a senior at Oglethorpe University and hails from Guatemala. We're so glad he's part of our Rotary family this year.

And speaking of Sebastián — the welcome party is THIS SUNDAY, October 4 at 4 PM at the home of Carter and Marycarol Stout (3889 Downing Ln., Atlanta, GA 30319). Dinner is included! Bring an appetizer, salad, or dessert and let Carter know you're coming and how many guests are joining you. The club covers beverages and the main course. Don't miss it!

🥃 WH***EY RAFFLE UPDATE
We have 6 of our 24 bottles in hand — and we need your help to fill the rest by next Friday! Tickets go on sale soon at www.spiriteddunwoody.com and we WILL sell out (only 50 tickets available).

We're especially looking for Scotch right now:
• Lowland Scotch — Auchentoshan Single Malt Wh**ky 18yr
• Speyside Scotch — The Glenlivet 18yr
• Islay Scotch — Lagavulin 16yr
• Highland Scotch — The Dalmore 15yr or 18yr
• Blended Scotch — Johnnie Walker Green Label

A special shoutout to Steve Dolinger for donating branded tasting glasses with our logo for the event! 🙌

Here's how to donate a bottle:
🛒 Best: Stop by Dunwoody Beverage in Dunwoody Village and pick a bottle off the list. Tell them you're from Rotary — owner Bob Patel donates 10% back to our club and it helps avoid duplicates!
💵 Easiest: Make a cash donation and let the Wh***ey Committee do the shopping. Contact Neal MacDonald or Juan Lago.
🌟 Show-Off: Have something awesome from your own cellar? We'll take it!

🍞 BAGEL RESCUE — THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 at 10 AM
Rick Woods is leading a volunteer effort to pack bagels into family-size bags for distribution to families in need. We need 20 volunteers for this two-hour project at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church (4755 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody — look for the Anchor Place sign). Email Rick Woods if you can help!

💙 Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta BUDDY WALK — SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
Our own member Andrew Turner serves on the DSAA board and has brought this incredible event to our attention. The Buddy Walk takes place at Kennesaw State University's Marietta Campus from 8 AM to 2 PM. Volunteers are still needed — sign up and join the fun!

🎮 BIG GAME NIGHT — SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 3–7:30 PM
Our friends at the Rotary Club of Brookhaven are volunteering at Side-by-Side Clubhouse's Big Game Night at Stone Ridge Event Center — supporting people rebuilding their lives after brain injury. Dunwoody Rotarians are welcome to join! Contact Linda Hatten for more info.

🎤 THIS WEEK'S SPEAKER: ANN HANLON, Perimeter Community Improvement Districts (PCID)

Michael Starling introduced Ann Hanlon, Executive Director of the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts. Ann oversees an $8M+ annual operating budget and leads the PCIDs' investments in transportation infrastructure across our area. She's a Notre Dame and Georgia State grad, a former DeKalb County COVID task force member, and has been recognized as one of Georgia Trend's Notable Georgians and one of the Atlanta Business Chronicle's Women Who Mean Business. An incredible leader right here in our backyard! 🏙️

🧡 ANCHOR PLACE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Want to make a difference for people living with dementia? Volunteer training is October 19 at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in Dunwoody. Learn more and sign up on the Anchor Place website.

🎂 BIRTHDAYS
• October 2 — Felicia Voloschin 🎉 (Today!)
• October 12 — Sarah Friend 🎉
• October 24 — Charlene Hall 🎉

💍 ANNIVERSARIES
• October 6 — Alison Norris (36 years!) 🥂
• October 10 — Lorri Christopher (45 years!) 🥂
• October 12 — Gary Lane (23 years!) 🥂
• October 17 — Jennifer Shumway (5 years!) 🥂
• October 25 — Dottie Toney (12 years!) 🥂

📅 COMING UP
• 10/3 — Bagel Rescue, Buddy Walk, Big Game Night
• 10/4 — Welcome Party for Sebastián
• 10/9 — General Meeting: Doug Turner, Growing Future Leaders
• 10/10 — Bounds Garden Cleanup
• 10/15 — Thirsty Thursday
• 10/23 — Felicia Voloschin, The Rockin' Finance Story
• 10/30 — Sebastián Samayoa speaks!
• 11/19 — Wh***ey Raffle (Thirsty Thursday)
• 12/11 — Holiday Party at Dunwoody Country Club 🎄

Fridays at 7 AM. Maggiano's in front of Perimeter Mall. Guests welcome for two complimentary meetings. Come connect, serve, and grow! 💛🔵

09/25/2026

We meet most every Friday morning at 7 AM at Maggiano’s in front of Perimeter Mall — and we'd love for YOU to join us as a guest for two meetings! The Rotary Club of Dunwoody is your place to connect, serve, and grow. Come check us out. 💛🔵

Another fantastic Friday in the books! Here's what went on at the Rotary Club of Dunwoody:

🤝 GREAT GUESTS THIS WEEK
We welcomed some wonderful visitors:

Adam Forrand, CEO of the Greater Perimeter Chamber, joined us and shared news about the 4th Annual W**e Fest coming up October 11!

Debbie and Cheryl from the Down Syndrome of Atlanta told us about the Buddy Walk on October 3 at Kennesaw State University's Marietta Campus. This is their main annual fundraiser and there's a matching donation opportunity of up to $1,000! Our own Andrew Turner serves on the DSAA board. Volunteers are needed from 8 AM to 2 PM. Sign up and make a difference!

Dustin Paschal joined us, introduced by Peter. Dustin works in the Dunwoody area, is married to Taylor who recently launched her own antique furniture business, and has done meaningful mission work internationally. Welcome, Dustin!

Hal Schlenger came to us from Roswell Rotary and runs employee healthcare programs. And Sarah joined us from the Sarah Mark Group — her mom is even a Rotarian in North Carolina. Rotary really is a small world! 🌍

📣 ANNOUNCEMENTS

🎭 Dine Around Dunwoody for Les Misérables at City Springs Theatre is this Saturday night — we can't wait to see everyone there!

🥯 Bagel Rescue — October 3: Rick Woods needs just five more volunteers to help stuff bags with bagels that will be distributed to families in need. A small commitment, a big impact!

🙌 Rick Otness is BACK and wanted to personally thank the club for the incredible support during his illness. We are so glad you're back, Rick!

🎉 Welcome Party for Sebastián — Sunday, October 4 at 4 PM! Carter and Marycarol are generously hosting a welcome dinner for our GRSP student Sebastián Samayoa at their home (3889 Downing Ln., Atlanta, GA 30319). Sebastián is a senior at Oglethorpe University and hails from Guatemala. Bring an appetizer, salad, or dessert — the club covers beverages and the main course. Let Carter know you're coming and how many guests!

🥃 WH***EY RAFFLE UPDATE
Tickets are on sale now at www.spiriteddunwoody.com — and we WILL sell out! We currently have 5 of our 24 anticipated bottles. We need your help to fill the lineup by October 4!

T-shirts are also available — see Jennifer Shumway to grab yours! 👕

Here's how to donate a bottle:
🛒 Best: Visit Dunwoody Beverage in Dunwoody Village. Owner Bob Patel donates 10% of all purchases back to our club and has the list ready for you.
💵 Easiest: Donate cash and let the Wh***ey Committee shop for you. Contact Neal MacDonald or Juan Lago.
🌟 Show-Off: Have something awesome from your own collection? We'll take it!

🎤 THIS WEEK'S SPEAKER: MICHAEL STARLING, CITY OF DUNWOODY
We welcomed our very own member Michael Starling, Director of Economic Development for the City of Dunwoody — a role he has held since 2010! Michael leads the city's business development efforts, champions existing businesses, recruits new ones, and drives redevelopment across Dunwoody's commercial corridors. He's also a founding member of the Innovation Crescent Regional Partnership, a coalition of more than a dozen Georgia counties focused on growing the tech industry. A Dunwoody treasure! 🏙️

🎂 BIRTHDAYS
• October 2 — Felicia Voloschin 🎉
• October 12 — Sarah Friend 🎉

💍 ANNIVERSARIES
• October 6 — Alison Norris (36 years!) 🥂
• October 10 — Lorri Christopher (45 years!) 🥂
• October 12 — Gary Lane (23 years!) 🥂
• October 17 — Jennifer Shumway (5 years!) 🥂

📅 COMING UP
• 10/3 — DSAA Buddy Walk + Bagel Rescue
• 10/4 — Welcome Party for Sebastián
• 10/10 — Bounds Garden Cleanup
• 10/15 — Thirsty Thursday
• 11/19 — Wh***ey Raffle (Thirsty Thursday)
• 12/11 — Holiday Party at Dunwoody Country Club 🎄

Fridays at 7 AM. Maggiano's in front of Perimeter Mall. Guests welcome for two complimentary meetings. Come connect, serve, and grow! 💛🔵

09/18/2026

Thirsty Thursday was a blast with great service provided by Olivia at Grana, 1210 Ashford Crossing, Dunwoody, GA 30338! We even snuck in our Wh***ey Tasting Event “Spirited Dunwoody” committee meeting. https://spiriteddunwoody.com/

09/11/2026

We meet most every Friday morning at 7 AM at Maggiano's in front of Perimeter Mall — and we'd love for YOU to join us as a guest for two meetings! The Rotary Club of Dunwoody is your place to connect, serve, and grow. Come check us out. 💛🔵

This Friday carried special meaning. On the 25th anniversary of September 11, we paused together to remember the lives lost and honor the resilience of our nation. The Pledge of Allegiance felt a little different this morning — and that's exactly why community matters. 🇺🇸

Here's what was on our hearts and our agenda:

💛 COMMUNITY CARE
We were so glad to welcome back Rick Otness — fully recovered and back where he belongs! 🙌

We also hold our dear Tina Philpot in our hearts. Her husband passed away unexpectedly, and she joined us at the meeting to share her gratitude for our support. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, September 20 at Dunwoody United Methodist Church. Please keep Tina and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

We're also praying for Ken Levy, who recently had surgery. Wishing him a smooth and speedy recovery. 💛

🤝 WELCOME, BRENT DODSON!
Mark Galvin introduced a special guest — Brent Dodson, a realtor with Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty and a fellow alumnus of the 2024 Leadership Perimeter class. Mark and fellow Rotarian Charles Sharper were proud classmates of Brent's in that program. Leadership Perimeter continues to bring great people together — and we're glad it brought Brent to our table! Welcome, Brent! 👏

🥃 WH***EY FUNDRAISER UPDATE — TICKETS ARE LIVE!
Big news — the Spirited Dunwoody website is LIVE and tickets for our November 19 Wh***ey Tasting and Raffle are now on sale! We WILL sell out, so grab yours now.

A huge thanks to Larry Domenico for donating the first bottle! 🙏

We're still in bottle collection mode and need your help. Here's how to participate:

🛒 The Best Thing: Head to Dunwoody Beverage in Dunwoody Village and buy from our list. Owner Bob Patel will donate 10% of all purchases to our club — and he'll guide you through the selection. Bottles range from $40 to $300.

💵 The Easiest Thing: Prefer to donate cash and let the Wh***ey Committee do the shopping? Just contact Neal MacDonald or Juan Lago.

🌟 The Show-Off Thing: Got something special from your own collection? We'll take it!

Bottles need to be locked in by October 4. Don't wait!

🎭 DUNWOODY DINERS — LES MISÉRABLES!
Join the Dunwoody Diners on September 26 for dinner at Aldo's Italian Restaurant (6690 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs) at 5:30 PM, followed by Les Misérables at the Byers Theater at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. Tickets are your responsibility — call 404-477-4365 (Mon-Fri, 10 AM–5 PM). RSVP to Sherry Levy by September 10!

🎤 THIS WEEK'S SPEAKER: SUSAN MADON, MINERVA NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT
Susan Madon, Founder and CEO of Minerva Nonprofit Management, joined us for a timely and eye-opening presentation on cyber scams and security. With 25 years of experience and an MBA from Columbia Business School, Susan knows her stuff — and the survey results she shared were a wake-up call. 100% of our club has experienced phishing emails. Only 5 of 13 of us use a password manager. Time to fix that! 🔐

🎂 BIRTHDAYS
Happy birthday to our wonderful members celebrating this month!
• September 18 — Marion Bunch 🎉
• September 20 — Jason Creech 🎉
• October 2 — Felicia Voloschin 🎉

💍 ANNIVERSARY
Congratulations to Alison Norris on her wedding anniversary on October 6 — 36 years! What a milestone! 🥂

📅 COMING UP
• 9/17 — Thirsty Thursday at Grana
• 9/25 — General Meeting with Michael Starling, City of Dunwoody
• 10/4 — Reception for our GRSP student Sebastián
• 10/10 — Bounds Garden Cleanup
• 10/23 — Felicia Voloschin, The Rockin' Finance Story
• 11/19 — Wh***ey Raffle (Thirsty Thursday)
• 12/11 — Holiday Party at Dunwoody Country Club 🎄

Fridays at 7 AM. Maggiano's in front of Perimeter Mall. Guests welcome for two complimentary meetings. Come connect, serve, and grow! 💛🔵

09/04/2026

We meet most every Friday morning at 7 AM at Maggiano's in front of Perimeter Mall — and we'd love for YOU to join us as a guest for two meetings! The Rotary Club of Dunwoody is your place to connect, serve, and grow. Come check us out. 💛🔵

Great speakers. Great fellowship. Great work. That's just another Friday at the Rotary Club of Dunwoody! 🥃🎉

Here's what's going on in our world right now — and trust us, there's a lot happening!

🥃 WH***EY FUNDRAISER — NOVEMBER 19
Mark your calendars! Our Wh***ey Tasting Event and Fundraiser is Thursday, November 19 and we expect to sell out. Only 50 tickets available!

Right now we're in bottle collection mode — if you'd like to donate a bottle of wh***ey for the event, September is the time to do it! Not sure what to get? Reach out to Neal MacDonald for guidance.

We're also looking for a few great volunteers:
• 1 person for on-site setup and logistics
• 1 person to manage check-in at the front of the house
• 2 to 4 "spirit guides" to pour and discuss wh***eys with attendees (this is a no-drinking position — ideal for personable friends or family of Rotary!)

Start telling your wh***ey-loving — or wh***ey-curious — friends now. Tickets won't last!

🏆 $100,000 FOR ALZHEIMER'S — AND COUNTING
We are so proud to share that our golf tournament was named the TOP fundraising event in the entire country for the Dementia Rotary Action Group's Do What You Love To End ALZ! 🙌

Even better — our Board of Directors has voted to designate the Alzheimer's Association as the primary beneficiary of our annual charity golf tournament for the next four to five years. Over the past five years, our club has raised and donated over $100,000 to the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. We're just getting started.

Stay tuned for more announcements, press releases, and ways you can play, sponsor, or get involved!

🎭 DUNWOODY DINERS — LES MISÉRABLES!
Join the Dunwoody Diners for a "dinner and a show" evening on September 26! We'll gather for dinner at Aldo's Italian Restaurant (6690 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs) at 5:30 PM before heading to Les Misérables at the Byers Theater at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center.

Tickets are your responsibility — grab them soon, this one will sell out! Call the box office at 404-477-4365 (Mon-Fri, 10 AM–5 PM). RSVP to Sherry Levy by September 10.

🍷 THIS WEEK'S SPEAKER: EMILY MENDYKA, VINO VENUE
We welcomed Emily Mendyka, w**e enthusiast and owner of Vino Venue right here in Dunwoody! From restaurants in Manhattan and Sydney to fine w**e sales and airline accounts — Emily's path to Dunwoody is one incredible story. Come visit her at Vino Venue!

📅 COMING UP
• 9/17 — Thirsty Thursday
• 9/25 — General Meeting with Michael Starling, City of Dunwoody
• 10/4 — Reception for our GRSP student Sebastián
• 10/10 — Bounds Garden Cleanup
• 11/19 — Wh***ey Raffle (Thirsty Thursday)
• 12/11 — Holiday Party at Dunwoody Country Club 🎄

Fridays at 7 AM. Maggiano's in front of Perimeter Mall. Two free guest meetings on us. Come connect, serve, and grow! 💛🔵

08/28/2026

Great board meeting this morning after our Friday gathering with our District Governor, Cynthia! 🤝

She stuck around to share her wealth of experience and help our club get even better at serving Dunwoody.

Thankful for leaders like her who invest time in helping local clubs grow and thrive. 💪

More great things ahead for Rotary Club of Dunwoody! 📸

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