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Meeting Friday, July 24
Historic DeKalb County Courthouse
101 E. Court Square | 12:15 pm
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OUR SPEAKER THIS WEEK
Louie Northern Ascend Aerials
Louie Northern is an inventor, entrepreneur, and unmanned systems expert with over a decade of experience operating in the film industry, where he has established himself as one of its leading drone pilots and accomplished stunt drivers. As founder and CEO of ASCEND Specialty Camera, Louie leads a team of specialists who deliver complex camera solutions for the industry's most demanding productions. As an FAA licensed pilot, Local 600 Director of Photography, and a SAG-AFTRA stunt driver, Louie has contributed to more than 200 feature films and television productions, and his work has been viewed by audiences on both prime-time television as well as in movie theaters all over the globe. Most recently, Louie invented HELIX, a next-generation stabilization platform which redefines multicamera array filming for virtual production, and he now leads the Ascend Defense team in adapting the technology for advanced defense applications.
GREETERS THIS WEEK
DeAnna Julian and Bryan Markowitz
Weekly luncheon meetings begin at 12:15 pm
on Fridays unless otherwise noted.
Friday, July
31 MEETING SPEAKER Jim Logan
Author, Just Keep Tri-ing
7 MEETING SPEAKER Brian Green
Feel Big, Live Bigger
Saturday, August
8 FODAC
Service Project (Scroll down for details)
Car Wash Fundraiser
July 31-Aug. 2
How can you support our club's efforts to give back to the community AND make your car look new and shiny?
Go to Caliber Car Wash, on Memorial Drive, July 31 through Aug. 2 and tell them you are from the Decatur Rotary Club. 50% of all proceeds go to the club. Tell your friends and neighbors.
. . . . . SAVE THE DATE: FODAC Service Project Is August 8
Be sure to save Saturday, August 8, 2026, as the date to participate in the FODAC home medical equipment drive. Join Decatur Rotary Club members, along with other clubs in DeKalb County, in picking up donated equipment and organizing donations.
The event begins with breakfast and networking at 8:30 am on the back patio of the 57th Fighter Group Restaurant. Volunteers will leave in their groups to collect equipment and return to the 57th to unload the collected medical equipment. Volunteers should be finished between 1-2 pm.
This event is being sponsored by the North Atlanta Rotary Club along with the DeKalb Rotary Council. Please contact Ralph Sims of the North Atlanta Rotary Club at 770-778-1907 or ralphdsims@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to volunteer.
Details:
đź“Ť 57th Fighter Group Restaurant, 3829 Clairmont Rd.
Chamblee, GA 30341
đź“… Saturday, August 8, 8:30 am-2 pm
. . . . . SAVE THE DATE!
Fall Fundraiser Set for Thursday, Oct. 22
Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details about what is certain to be a fun event!
. . . . . Milestones: July
Birthdays
James Herndon, July 2
Harl Pike, July 4
Linton Broome, July 6
Leo Ladefian, July 7
Tim Moore, July 8
Walt Drake, July 10
Barbara Tedrow, July 17
Joe Kusmik, July 17
Jack Kirivong, July 19
John Bennett, July 21
Bryan Markowitz, July 22
Marion Curry, July 27
Al Adams, July 30
Club Anniversaries
James Smith, 43 years
Carl Seville, 17 years
John Drake, 17 years
Alison Weissinger, 13 years
Douglas Tozzi,12 years
Gyimah Whitaker, 3 years
Willie Acree, 1 year
Jack Kirivong, 1 year
Friday, July 17: Meeting Recap
Linda Gail was introduced by Jack Kirivong
Last week, our club hosted its first-ever fashion show, thanks to designer Linda Gail, who shared her spring/summer 2026 collection, “Voices of Swans.” Linda described the collection as being about finding your voice.
The show started off with a brief ballet performance that set the tone of graceful movement and elegant self-expression, bringing the collection’s theme to life. Ranging from young girls to young adults, models walked the “runway,” showcasing the special occasion dresses.
To see the story Decaturish wrote about last week’s Rotary program, click here.
Individuals are identified from left to right.
Nedra White Shaw talks with guest speaker Linda Gail.
Visitors enjoyed the fashion show
Left: As he offered up the Good News Jar, Jason Conn paused to pose on the courthouse’s “fashion runway.” Right: Dud Larus congratulates Jerry Brillante, winner of this week’s raffle!
Thank You to Our Club Sponsors
We are grateful for the support of our local sponsors, and we encourage our members to support them in return.
OUR SPEAKER THIS WEEK
How can you support our club's efforts to give back to the community AND make your car look new and shiny? 
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