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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
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| President | Matthew Johnson |
| Immediate PP | Louise Barden |
| Vice President | David Burr |
| Treasurer | Carter Stout |
| Secretary | Mark Galvin |
| Public Image | Bob O'Brien |
This Week's Speaker
Julia Carlotto Biral, Our 2025-26 GRSP Scholar!
Join us this Friday at Maggiano's to welcome Julia Carlotto Biral, our 2025-26 GRSP student from Brazil! Julia is hosted this year by Ardy, Lydie and Chloe Bastien, and is studying psychology at Oglethorpe University for the next four years. We aren't going to share too much about Julia here, as that's the purpose of her talk this Friday.
Julia's family has inspired her to try new things - from new recipes (she loves cooking, especially Italian) to visiting new places (sounds like she enjoys hiking and exploring waterfalls and new cities, so put on your thinking caps for places you'd like to share with her).
When asked about GRSP, Julia said, "Participating in GRSP goes far beyond financial support. It’s a chance to be part of a tradition that, for over 70 years, has promoted inclusion, exchange, connection, and care. Being in another country, far from my family, can be challenging, but knowing I’ll have a host family and a support network is truly comforting. Sharing experiences with people my age and learning from those who open their homes to us makes everything more meaningful."
Save the Date!
October 11: Time to Be a Spruce-atarian!
It's time to join Ranger Fred and the Dunwoody Spruce-atarians at Bounds Gardens - the traffic island directly across from the Dunwoody Library! On Saturday, October 11, we plan to wrangle any weeds and make the garden beautiful. Bring your favorite garden tool and join us at 9:00 am for fun and fellowship. Oh, and bring your smile, there's always a group photo to show just how much fun we're having! Contact Fred Bounds if you have questions.
What's New (and Not New) at Anchor Place?
What's New and Yet Not New? If you have the time and the interest to participate in Anchor Place's opportunity to make a joyful difference in people's lives, there's a place for you on our volunteer team. We offer respite care on Mondays and Thursdays from 10 am to 2 pm - filled with games, exercise, art, music and talks! Just ask Fred Bounds, the Philpots, the Bardens or me about the joy of being a volunteer. Then think about signing up for training on October 21. You can do so by sending an email to Anchor Place director Mary Cohen at mary.cohen@stpat.net
What's Sort of New? Anchor Place has asked for our help with finding a qualified person to serve as its paid part-time Activities Coordinator. Working 15-20 hours per week, the Activities Coordinator will assist in planning and delivering quality, joy-filled activities for Respite Day Program participants and volunteers, reporting to Anchor Place Director Mary Cohen. Take time to think about whether anyone you know might be interested. The position will be part of the St. Patrick's Episcopal Church staff. Interested people can view the job description at https://episcopalatlanta.org/lay-staff-openings/. Letters and resumes may be submitted to Lori Kent at St. Patrick's via email at lori.kent@stpat.net.
Save the Date!
We Want YOU for the USO on October 30
Thursday October 30, 2025 will be Rotary Club of Dunwoody USO Volunteer Day. We will serve our service personnel and family members an “All American” lunch of hot dogs with all the condiments, potato chips, fresh fruit, snack bars, home baked cookies, bottled water AND a portion of baked Ziti & Mom’s meatball.
Volunteers: We would like to have eight volunteers for the day from 9 AM to 3 PM. Duties vary from greeter, cookie packer, hot dog grill mate, server, bag monitor, and "all around volunteer" to handle anything else that needs to be done to serve our military service personnel. Let Charlie Augello know if you can join us.
Home baked cookies: Only the best for our military personnel. We ask the bakers to bake about 60 of their favorite hardy cookies. They can be delivered in bulk to the E.48th Street Market on 10/27, 28 and 29 before 6PM. We will repack them on the day of service. Please note hardy cookies are best since we recommend that volunteers take MARTA. Let Charlie know if you plan to bake.
Transportation: It is strongly recommended that volunteers take MARTA to the airport instead of driving due to the continued limited parking because of construction at the airport.
Other Ways You Can Help: Members who are unable to volunteer can participate by donating bottled water (small bottles) and snack bars such as Nature Valley available at Costco at reasonable prices. Items can be dropped off at the E.48th Street Market on 10/15 and 16 before 6PM. A shout out to our new members please consider volunteering at the USO, it is one of the most satisfying and rewarding day of service.
Special Shout Out to New Members: Please consider volunteering at the USO, it is one of the most satisfying and rewarding day of service.
Please contact Charlie Augello at Italian@e48stmarket.com if you would like to be a volunteer or be a cookie baker.
Sunshine Revisited
About the Rotary Emblem
Have you ever stopped to think about the emblem that defines our club? The Rotary wheel, a symbol recognized worldwide, is more than just a logo—it's a rich illustration of our history and our dedication to service. Its design evolved over decades, with each change adding deeper meaning to what we stand for - starting in 1905 thanks to Montague "Monty" Bear with this initial simple sketch of a wagon wheel, complete with lines of dust and motion - intended to represent "Civilization and Movement." This early design was an immediate visual shorthand for the forward-thinking nature of the organization. [read more]