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Sarah Junkin Woodard Jubilee House Community, Inc.
Sarah Woodard is a co-founder of Jubilee House Community, a faith-based nonprofit established in 1979. Jubilee carries out its mission primarily in Nicaragua, helping poor communities to thrive through sustainable economic development, organic agriculture, healthcare, and education.
GREETER THIS WEEK
Charles Lutin
Weekly luncheon meetings begin at 12:15 pm
on Fridays unless otherwise noted.
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FRIDAY
MARCH 28
SPEAKERS: Rob Johnson,
Greg White A Home For Everyone Inc.
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THURSDAY
APRIL 3
THIRSTY THURSDAY Location TBA
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FRIDAY
APRIL 4
PROGRAM: Club Meeting The Magic of Rotary
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FRIDAY
APRIL 11
SPEAKER: Dr. Victor Eboh Task Force for Global Health
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FRIDAY
APRIL 18
SPEAKER: Emily D. Holden Standup Comedian
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FRIDAY
APRIL 25
SPEAKER: Colleen Saringer Global Health Leader & Consultant
Auction Items Needed for Annual Fundraiser on May 1
Our annual fundraising event is quickly approaching, and we need your help! We need items for the silent auction, especially high-value items. Tickets to sporting events, behind-the-scenes tours, fine dining gift certificates, and special experiences are all good options for auction items.
Contact Kelly Caudle or Alison Weissinger about auction items.
Next week: Seeking Sponsors for Annual Fundraiser
. . . . . Memorial Service for Jean O’Callaghan Set for Saturday, March 22
Jean O’Callaghan was a Decatur Rotary Club member for 16 years, and served a term as club secretary. She was an active and engaged member of her community. Rotarians remember her as a vibrant, beloved presence. A celebration of life will be held on March 22, 11 am to noon, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1438 Sheridan Rd. NE, Atlanta.
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DeKalb Rotary Council Awards March 21
The annual DeKalb Rotary Council Awards breakfast will honor our own John Bennett for his committed work with the Youth Exchange program. Each of the eight Rotary Clubs in DeKalb will acknowledge one of their members as well. The Teachers of the Year (hot off the recent STAR awards) will also be recognized. DeKalb CEO Lorraine Cochran Johnson will be the speaker for the event.
Way to go, John! Everyone is welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Dudley Larus as soon as possible, if you would like to go.
When: March 21, 7 am
Where: Georgia Piedmont Technical College, 495 North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021
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Fundraising Task Force
Dudley Larus is putting together a task force on fundraising to study what we have been doing and how, the effectiveness of our approach, and whether there are other things we should consider. Interested in taking part? Let Dudley know!
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Can You Lend a Hand with Post-Meeting Breakdown?
Can you stay a few minutes after our meetings to break down the banners and A/V equipment? If so, please let Luis Abularach or Dudley Larus know. Luis would appreciate an extra hand or two!
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Milestones | March
Club Anniversaries
George McKerrow, 35 years
Robert Brow, 30 years
Vee Nelson, 25 years
Birthdays
Jason Conn, 25 years
Alan Dishman, 19 years
Dean Crownover, 11 years
Art Rosser, March 15
Jen Schuck, March 19
Bob Ettensohn, March 24
Dean Crownover, March 25
Bryan Downs, March 26
Chet Burge, March 29
FRIDAY | APRIL 18, 2025
Dud Larus, Steve Szeremeta and Jason Conn
Tom Adams gave the invocation. Dud Larus shared the positive news that our club has been noticed at the district for being active and having a growing, thriving membership. Dud also thanked Charles Lutin for creating the greeter program this year, and noted that managing the greeters would be a great job for a newer club member when Charles rolls off in July.
Jason Conn inducted a new member, Steve Szeremeta (pronounced SHUR-meta), who is a retired attorney.
Maria Alvarez introduced our speaker, Emily Holden. Emily is a stand-up comedian from Decatur who mines the rich field of motherhood and family life for her comedy. She entertained the club members with parenting jokes and referred to herself as the “poor man’s Reese Witherspoon.”
Visitors included Kurt Blumthal, guest of Jason Conn; Nancy Lucas, guest (and wife) of Eric Lucas; Holly Bennett, guest (and wife) of John Bennett; and Rachel Cogburn, current host mom to our Rotary exchange student and also a guest of John Bennett.
Scenes from our most recent meeting and events. Individuals are identified from left to right.
Dud with speaker Emily Holden (Dud shows the book donated to the public library in the speaker’s name).
Speaker Emily Holden, Doug Robinson, and Doug Tozzi
Eric Lucas with wife Nancy Lucas
Exchange student Selma with current host mom, Rachel Cogburn
Congrats to Maria, winner of this week’s bottle raffle!
Can you stay a few minutes after our meetings to break down the banners and A/V equipment? If so, please let Luis Abularach or Dudley Larus know. Luis would appreciate an extra hand or two!
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