This Week's Speaker
Kat Reynolds, Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility, TriNet
Join us this Friday at Maggiano's to welcome Kat Reynolds, a purpose-driven corporate social responsibility leader with more than a decade of experience building impactful partnerships between businesses, nonprofits, employees, and communities. As Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility at TriNet, she leads initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, corporate philanthropy, volunteerism, and community investment strategies across the organization. Known for her ability to connect mission with business objectives, Kat helps create programs that deliver meaningful social impact while enhancing company culture and stakeholder engagement.
Before joining TriNet, Kat held corporate social impact, community relations, and CSR leadership roles with Veritiv, Mercedes-Benz USA, and United Way of Greater Atlanta. She earned a Master's Degree in Arts Administration from the Savannah College of Art and Design, where she was recognized as Student Leader of the Year.
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Whiskey Raffle Update
Two Whiskey Raffle Action Items!
1. Consider attending the paired dining/whiskey tasting event at Louisiana Bistreaux on Thursday, August 27 - starting at 6 pm - after our reception for District Governor Cynthia Edwards. You can use the QR code in the picture above to reserve your tickets.
2. Consider helping beyond contributing a bottle: We can use some volunteers for pouring, inventory management, food, transportation, and other items. Contact Neal MacDonald if interested!
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Service Opportunity
Don't Leave Fred in Bounds Garden Alone ...
This Saturday, August 15, Ranger Fred will be at Bounds Garden (the traffic island across from the Dunwoody Library) at 9 am to spruce up the grounds! He's hoping to have company - so gather your garden gloves and your favorite tool and join him for an hour of flowers and fellowship!
Congratulations!
Ardy Bastien, One of Dunwoody’s Newest Associate Municipal Court Judges
Dunwoody Municipal Court plays an important role in our city by hearing cases related to local ordinances, traffic violations, and other matters within its jurisdiction, helping ensure fair and efficient administration of justice for our community. Thank you, judges, for your service to the City of Dunwoody.
Service Opportunity
Anchor Place Respite Care Needs Volunteers
from Rebecca Cole, Anchor Place Respite Care
Thursday Food Prep Volunteer Wanted: We are in special need of a regular volunteer to help with food for our Thursday programming. Ideally this person would come in from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm on Thursdays to help with food preparation, serving lunch, and dishes. However, alternative arrangements may be possible depending on availability. If you or anyone you know would be interested in this volunteer opportunity, please email Rebecca at rebecca.cole@stpat.net .
Volunteer Training - Monday, August 17, 2026 10am - 12noon: Do you know a family member, neighbor, or friend who might be interested in joining our fabulous volunteer team? Our next volunteer training will be held on Monday, August 17 from 10am -12noon. You can use this link to register for training.
Interested in a Tour of MUST Ministries?
Last week, speaker Ann Frazer talked about the work of MUST Ministries in Marietta - providing access to basic human needs like food, clothing and shelter - and giving people a path toward independence. Ann has offered to take people on a tour of MUST Ministries - she can take up to six people on a tour at a time. The exact address to put into GPS is 1260 Cobb Parkway NORTH, Marietta. (if you put in MUST Ministries you will end up at our distribution center). Tours are available
- Thursday, September 10 at 2pm
- Tuesday, September 15 at 2pm
- Wednesday, September 23 at 2pm
If you are interested, let Meghan Berry know.
Speaker Request
Cyber Security: What Worries You?
On September 11, our speaker - Sonal Chandler from Minerva Consulting - will address the issue of cyber security. She has asked that we take a quick survey in advance of her talk - you can do so using this link: pre-presentation survey. Please reply by September 1.
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.
