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Lunch Meeting Friday, May 16 Historic DeKalb County Courthouse 101 E. Court Square
Meeting begins at 12:15 pm
Our Speaker Dejah Gay | Delta Community Credit Union
Dejah N. Gay is an associate wealth advisor and certified financial planner at Delta Community. As a woman of color, Ms. Gay celebrates bringing a unique perspective and cultural lens to her work that is not often represented in the financial services industry. She is dedicated to creating safe, welcoming spaces for her clients, with a particular focus on working professionals, first-generation wealth builders, and those preparing for retirement.
Weekly luncheon meetings begin at 12:15 pm
on Fridays unless otherwise noted.
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FRIDAY
MAY 23
No Meeting Memorial Day Weekend
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FRIDAY
MAY 30
SPEAKER: Scot Lockman DeKalb Public Library
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THURSDAY
JUNE 5
THIRSTY THURSDAY The White Bull Back Patio
5:30-7 pm
Community Grant Applications Deadline Friday, May 16
Revved Up Kids was a recent Decatur Rotary grant recipient
Literacy. Youth at-risk. Decatur Rotary awards grants (typically $2,500-$3,000) to nonprofit organizations working on these issues in our community. Help spread the word to those who need our help.
The deadline for applications is May 16.Click here for more information and for the application.
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Host a Student: Be Part of Something Great!
Hosting a Rotary International high school exchange student is a life-enhancing experience for your entire family. It’s a unique opportunity to get new perspectives, explore new customs, and share American culture and community with others. Most of all, you’ll build special friendships and connections that last a lifetime. By opening your hearts and home you share in international understanding and fellowship.
Want to know more? Click here for more details about hosting requirements. Contact John Bennett for details about the male student from Taiwan that our club is bringing to the U.S. for the next school year and to let him know of your interest.
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Big Peach Discount
Big Peach Running Co. in Decatur donated a gift card for our annual fundraiser, and the manager there (Matthew) says that Decatur Rotary members can get a 10% discount at the store. Go buy some shoes and thank them for their support!
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Milestones | May
Club Anniversaries
Bedros Sharian Jr., 48 years
Bob Wilson, 43 years
John Robinson, 33 years
Birthdays
Chris Brannon, 7 years
Dorian DeBarr, 1 year
Kelly Caudle, May 5
Tom Adams, May 6
Herb McCoy, May 8
Scenes from our most recent meeting and events. Individuals are identified from left to right.
Harl Pike (nice to see you back–we missed you!) and Willie Acree
Ukrainian student Danya Kulyk was Todd Speed’s guest again
Jennifer Topple, Todd Speed, and guest Danya Kulyk
Carl Seville and Elliott Augustine
Kaylee Kirivong came to support dad Jack Kirivong
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Special Thirsty Thursday edition at Eddie’s Attic: celebrating new members!
Joe and Gloria Kusmik
Alison Weissinger, Dud Larus, Nick Villaume and his wife, Mary
