The Friendly Breakfast Club

This Week's Meeting
President Dave Burr and Our Leadership Team

Join us this Friday at Maggiano's for our first meeting of the new Rotary Year. Learn about our club's plans for the year from President Dave and our leadership team. 

Red, White, and Sawgrass Blues - Rotary Rocks the 4th of July Parade!

What a spectacular Independence Day! If you were out at the annual 4th of July parade this past weekend, you couldn't possibly miss the Rotary Club's vehicle. We didn't just march—we brought the party and the patriotism. A massive round of applause goes to Jennifer Shumway, who coordinated our club’s participation this year. Thanks to her incredible powers of persuasion, Jennifer managed to orchestrate a parade entry that people will be talking about until next July. Keep reading ...
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New Rotary Year ... and a New Bulletin Format!

We've updated the bulletin format with help from our District Webmaster Alec Smythe! What you used to see in the left column - future meetings, birthdays and anniversaries, our leadership team - is still here, but now at the bottom of the newsletter - after all the news for the week!

Dunwoody Diners
Take Me Out to the Ball Game ...

Our club will enjoy a night at the Gwinnett Stripers game in Lawrenceville on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Game time is 6:05 pm. Cost is $15 per ticket; children 12 and under will be admitted free as guests of the Club. The Stripers are playing the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp that evening. It is also Chris Sale Bobblehead giveaway night. Food will be available for purchase at the concession stands throughout the game. The Stripers play at Gwinnett Field, formerly Cool Ray Field. The Stadium is located at 2500 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043. Parking is $12 per car.

Please RSVP with the number of persons in your party via email - to Sherry Levy at sherrylevy13@hotmail.com ASAP. If you have questions, please call Sherry at 770 286-3764. Either Sherry or Ken will be at the main entrance to the stadium with your tickets prior to the game and will wait until 5:45 pm before entering the stadium.

Thanks to Our Decorating Team for a Spectacular Evening!

One of the highlights of our End-of-Year Banquet was definitely the amazing themed table decorations that turned the ballroom into a celebration of another great Rotary year. Thanks to the creativity, time, and generosity of our decorating team, each table shared the story of one of our club’s many service projects and traditions.

Service Opportunity
Volunteer at a Rotary World Cup Candlelight Vigil for Human Trafficking - July 19

We invite you to join Rotary for a powerful and inspiring evening at a Candlelight Vigil to Shine a Light on Human Trafficking, co-hosted by Rotary, UPS, and the City of Atlanta. The event will take place at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Sunday, July 19. It will feature remarks from distinguished leaders, including Mayor Andre Dickens, First Lady Marty Kemp, and Nikki Clifton, President of The UPS Foundation along with inspiring testimony from survivors and entertainment. 

Together, we will:

• Assemble 25,000 dignity bags for survivors of human trafficking
• Host a World Cup Final Watch Party
• Showcase Rotary’s global impact 
• Experience inspiring messages, entertainment, and a shared message of hope 

Rotary tents will be set up on-site, and volunteers like you will play a key role in making this event meaningful and impactful. Louise Barden is helping to coordinate these efforts You can sign up to volunteer here: Volunteer Sign up and contact Louise if you have questions.

Dunwoody Diners
Les Miserables Alert - September 26!

Join the Dunwoody Diners for our next "dinner and a show" event - as we plan to attend a performance of “Les Miserables” at the Byers Theater in the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center on September 26, 2026. As always, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PURCHASING YOUR OWN TICKETS and we suggest purchasing as soon as possible if you'd like to join us, as this is one of the world's most popular musicals. The most efficient way to purchase tickets is to call the box office at 404-477-4365. The box office is open M - F from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The address of the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center is 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. 

The Diners will be meeting ahead of the theater at Aldo’s Italian Restaurant (6690 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30328) at 5:30 pm. Please get in touch with Sherry Levy if further information is needed at sherrylevy13@hotmail.com. Also, please RSVP to Sherry Levy at sherrylevy13@hotmail.com before September 10, 2026. Thank you very much.