Fourth of July Join President Louise and DG Gordon Owens for a Family of Rotary Celebration!
Take to the streets of Dunwoody this Friday for the 4th of July Celebration. It's the kick-off to what's plan as an irresistible year for the Rotary Club of Dunwoody, filled with fun and making a difference in our community and around the world. And we'll be joined this Thursday by our new District Governor Gordon Owens, his wife Ashley and Gordon's parents - most likely at our hot dog stand. We're likely to spot Ashley's parents too - our own George and Amy Stewart.
Parade Walkers:
This year’s parade will feature over 100
entries. This year’s parade will
feature over 100 entries. Please plan to meet at All Saints' Church, 2443 Mt
Vernon Rd between 7:45 and 8:15am.Please arrive on time. Note that there
is no drop-off or parking in the assembly areas; only parade vehicles are
allowed. Our float will have a balloon arch, and we will use our early arrival
time to attach balloons on the day of the parade. Streets close at 8:30 AM, so
late arrivals cannot be accommodated. Suggested parking areas are Kroger
Shopping Plaza, Williamsburg Shopping Plaza, or use carpool/Uber.
The parade will end in the Dunwoody Village
area. You may want to park a car at the Publix across from Dunwoody Village or
any available space nearby.
Hot Dog Stand:
The start time is 9 AM. Volunteers will work
in shifts. Please contact Ed Holiday at eholliday1031@gmail.com for
arrival times and meet-up details.
Cookie bakers are still needed. Please package
cookies in snack bags for sale at our hot dog stand.
A Note for All
Volunteers:
Please dress comfortably and wear your blue
Rotary shirt or red, white, and blue
Photo from the Archives: While this year's float celebrates our 40th anniversary as a Rotary Club, in 2011 a running Uncle Sam donned the float as we celebrated "the freedom to serve others" and passed out flyers to promote our RunDunwoody fundraiser. A few hours after the parade in 2011, Uncle Sam was the victim of a fierce downpour - this year's weather looks more promising (hot and sunny).
Congratulations! Rotarians Honored for Their Extraordinary Service
Rotarian of the Year Alison Norris and Rookie of the Year Mark Galvin were honored at our end of the year 40th anniversary celebration by President Jack, and again at Sunday's Decorate the Float Cookout with special 4th of July crowns!
Congratulations also to Anita and Charlie Augello, first recipients of a new annual award named for them - The Augello People of Action Award - in honor of the work they do for Alzheimers, Anchor Place Respite Care, our FORE the Memories! Golf Tournament, the USO, Kingsley Elementary, and so much more.
Dunwoody Rotary is on the Move ... New Meeting Place Starting July 12
Next week, we will be moving down the road - just a little way - to the Embassy Suites in Dunwoody - 1030 Crown Point Parkway. Add the address to your GPS and watch for more info next week.
