The Friendly Breakfast Club

This Week's Speaker
Jay Vinicki, Assistant City Manager, City of Dunwoody

Join us this Friday at the AC Hotel to welcome Jay Vinicki, Assistant City Manager, City of Dunwoody. Vinicki has served in this position since 2019. 

During his tenure, he developed the city’s first true capital improvement plan along with shepherding a public citizen capital prioritization committee.  Vinicki also managed the city’s re-bidding of its major municipal contracts limiting five-year over five-year growth to under 12%.  He also has overseen administration of $24.2 million of federally related CARES and ARP programs, creating the city’s first grant program for not for profits.

Previous stops in Vinicki’s professional career include roles with DeKalb County, Atlanta Public Schools, Gwinnett County, the City of Roswell, and the Georgia Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget.

Vinicki also has an over 25-year side hustle as a game day sports statistician which showcases his excellent spatio-temporal assessment skills.  He works for Georgia Tech football and basketball, Atlanta United FC, the Atlanta Hawks/College Park Skyhawks, and the Atlanta Dream.  He has also volunteered for over a decade as an  instructor of English as a Second Language for Catholic Charities Atlanta.

Special Offer
Buy Wine from Charlie This Friday - Money Will Add to Golf Tournament Totals

Mark your calendar for this Friday, May 31 - when Charlie Augello will offer a special discount to Dunwoody Rotarians on selected wines. The wines will be available for purchase and pick-up at Friday's regular meeting and what you spend will be added to our recent FORE! the Memories Golf Tournament proceeds

We have Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Montepulciano of Abruzzo and a few other Italian wine selections at a discoun. Donations will be $10 and up, most being in the $15 range. Cash or checks only for payment - make checks payable to the Rotary Club of Dunwoody Charitable Fund. We have a limited supply and what's available will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Help Celebrate!
Can You Believe We're 40 Years Old

RCD turned 40 last month and we're planning a BIG celebration on Thursday, June 20 as part of our End of the Year celebration. Food, fun and fellowship have been hallmarks of our past - and this event will be no exception. We'll relive some special moments from the past while we celebrate Jack Sparks' year as president and welcome in the future with President Elect Louise Barden and her leadership team.

You and a guest are invited. Be sure to RSVP to Matthew Johnson, and to let him know if you have any Dunwoody Rotary alumni you would like us to add to our list; be sure Matthew has their names and email addresses.

Where Fun and Service Join Forces
Did You Know It's Almost Time for Our New Year's Celebration?

Join the Dunwoody Family of Rotary for our "New Year's Celebration" on July 4! We will be marching in the Dunwoody Fourth of July parade and serving up hot dogs, continuing a tradition we have upheld for most of the last 30 years.

If you have questions about how you can help:

• Parade Walker Volunteers, PLEASE REACH OUT TO: Denise Brodsky at denise@clubhouseatlanta.org All other volunteers, PLEASE REACH OUT TO: Paula Shiver at paula@perimeterchamber.com
• All other volunteers, PLEASE REACH OUT TO: Paula Shiver at paula@perimeterchamber.com

Volunteer needs include:

• Float Decorators (1-3 days prior to the parade)
• Parade Walkers
• Hot Dog Stand Volunteers
• Help with Breaking Down the Float

Bring your family for a day of fun and fellowship!

Service Opportunity
Join the Anchor Place Respite Volunteer Team

As Anchor Place provides respite care services in Dunwoody, more volunteers are needed ... to spend time with the people they're serving and participate in all the fun activities - including noodle hockey (pictured here).  The next Volunteer Training session is set for Tuesday, June 11 from 9 - 11:30 AM. You can register at https://forms.gle/cDa7MQK7UsXSUo1e6 

You can learn more about Anchor Place and the volunteer opportunities at anchorplace.org

Fellowship Opportunity
Two Dinners and a Play - Join Us in June

Join us for our special fun and fellowship opportunities for June: 

• June 1: dinner at Petite Violettes on Claremont at 6 pm - please confirm supper attendance with Sherry Levy who will make reservations.
• June 15: dinner at Dominick’s in Lawrenceville at 5:30 pm, followed by a play - "Sister Act" - at the Aurora at 8 pm. You can give your dinner reservation to Sherry Levy, and buy your theater tickets online.  Save $10 with HABIT code   Everyone buys their own tickets. The Bardens have tickets in row C of orchestra.