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SPEAKER: Ariana Bryant | Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Ariana Bryant is a Community Development Officer at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, a role she’s passionately served in for more than two years. Her commitment extends across the communities of Atlanta, DeKalb County, and South Fulton, where she focuses on supporting initiatives and fostering partnerships that prioritize the well-being of children and their families. Through her work, she not only advocates for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s services and facilities, notably their Hughes Spalding Hospital, but also educates and raises awareness about the organization's vital role in the region.
Weekly luncheon meetings begin at 12:15 pm
on Fridays unless otherwise noted.
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FRIDAY
JUNE 13
SPEAKER: Andrea Arnold City Manager for City of Decatur
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FRIDAY
JUNE 20
PROGRAM:
Decatur Rotary Foundation Awards
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FRIDAY
JUNE 27
PROGRAM:
Changing of the Guard
Jazz Brunch to Celebrate Stone Mtn Rotary’s 60th Anniversary, June 7
You are invited to attend the Rotary Club of Stone Mountain’s 60th Diamond Anniversary Jazz Brunch at The Garden’s Executive Club, hosted by Assistant Governor Cynthia Dorsey Edwards.
This fundraising event supports youth and families, including:
Scholarships for students pursuing career training and higher education.
Mentorship and leadership programs to empower the next generation.
Community service projects addressing food insecurity, senior care, dementia awareness, people with disabilities, education and literacy, STEAM initiatives, workforce readiness . . . and more!
Tickets are $125 per person. Scholarships available. For more information contact:
Cynthia Dorsey Edwards | cdedwards.dg2627@outlook.com or Dr. Maxine Cain | maxine@stematlantawomen.org.
When: Saturday, June 7, 2025, | 11:30 AM – 2 PM
Where: The Garden’s Executive Club (NEW LOCATION!)
Address: 5459 E. Mountain St. | Stone Mountain, GA 30083
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Congrats to Dud Larus, Sheffield Leadership Award Winner!
District Gov. Owens (second from left), with 2025 Sheffield awardees: Nancy Alterman, Dudley Larus, and Rick Clark
Our own president, Dudley, received a very special honor for his thoughtful leadership of our club, guiding us to grow and thrive.
The Sheffield Leadership Award, established in 1994, is presented by the Rotary Club of Americus in honor of three Past District Governors – all from the same family and the Americus Rotary Club. It honors John West Sheffield (District 39, 1926-27), John W. Sheffield (District 690, 1961-62), and Langdon Sheffield (District 690, 1975-76), who have each served this Rotary District as District Governors.
Selected by the District Governor, the award is presented annually to the District 6900 club presidents (from each of the club size categories) who best exemplify the extraordinary leadership traits represented by the Sheffield family and execute their responsibilities in an exceptional manner.
Way to go, Dud!!!
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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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Pet Portrait Unveiled
Check out the portrait that Michelle Semrau (guest of Art Rosser) won at our annual fundraiser. That is one very good boy!
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Milestones | June
Club Anniversaries
Dan Coursey, 41 years
Bedros Sharian, 26 years
Herb McCoy, 25 years
Bob Ettensohn, 24 years
Dana Rickman, 7 years
Birthdays
Misty Palmer, 3 years
Jennifer Topple, 2 years
Jen Schuck, 2 years
Dee Raeside, 1 year
Dud Larus, June 11
David Ewing, June 24
Todd Speed, June 26
Scenes from our most recent meeting and events. Individuals are identified from left to right.
Ariana Bryant is a Community Development Officer at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, a role she’s passionately served in for more than two years. Her commitment extends across the communities of Atlanta, DeKalb County, and South Fulton, where she focuses on supporting initiatives and fostering partnerships that prioritize the well-being of children and their families. Through her work, she not only advocates for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s services and facilities, notably their Hughes Spalding Hospital, but also educates and raises awareness about the organization's vital role in the region.
