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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Rotary Onlinehttps://dunwoodyrotary.org
ROTARY CLUB OFFridays, 7:15 am |
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| President | Matthew Johnson |
| Immediate PP | Louise Barden |
| Vice President | Dave Burr |
| Treasurer | Carter Stout |
| Secretary | Mark Galvin |
| Public Image | Bob O'Brien |
This Week's Speaker
Alex Willson, CEO, Sunnyside Farms
Join us this Friday at Maggiano's to welcome Alex Willson, CEO of Sunnyside Farms. Alex is a seasoned financial services and agribusiness leader with over 15 years of experience spanning equity compensation, commercial banking, and business operations. Currently the Owner and CEO of Sunnyland Farms, Inc., as well as C2 Communications, Willson Property Holdings, and Desirable Staffing Company, Alex returned to his hometown of Albany, Georgia, in 2015 to become the third generation guiding his family's premium pecan and gourmet gifts company.
Previously, Alex held roles at E*TRADE, UBS, and Bottomline Technologies, where he specialized in enterprise sales consulting, relationship management, and ASC 718 consulting Fortune 500 clients. He holds a Political Science degree from the University of Georgia and earned his MBA from Belmont University. A committed civic leader, Alex serves as immediate Past-Chairman of the National Pecan Shellers Association, Director on the American Pecan Council, Director on the Albany Bank and Trust Board, Director for the Deerfield Windsor School Board, former PTO President at Lake Park Elementary, former Board Member for Boys and Girls Club of Albany, GA, and former Board Member of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce. With deep roots in Albany and a strong track record in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings, Alex is passionate about driving sustainable growth, innovation, and community impact.
Golf Tournament Update
We need YOU on At Least Two Committees!
As we fast approach tee time for our FORE! the Memories Golf Tournament on May 18, what's the newest responsibility for each and every member? Becoming part of the "Pray for Good Weather" committee. That said, we also consider you part of the Sponsor Committee - and offer the opportunity to become a sponsor with anywhere from a $25 donation to wherever your imagination and finances might take you! How to make a contribution: By giving Carter Stout a check payable to the Rotary Club of Dunwoody Charitable Fund or making your contribution through the tournament website. Contact Bob O'Brien if you have questions or neeed help.
You can also help us raise money by contributing auction items - things like restaurant gift cards, weekend get-aways and more. Contact Neal MacDonald at neal@proof66.com if you have auction ideas or questions.
And finally, golfers are starting to register either through the website or you can let Rick Woods know your players with handicaps at sdoowrm@gmail.com.
Calling All Volunteers
Dunwoody Arts Festival - May 8-10
Calling all volunteers to help transform Dunwoody Village into a thriving artist market. The 16th annual Dunwoody Art Festival features artisans from across the country, a creative Kidz Zone, entertainment and tasty festival food. Mark your calendar now. Be part of the team that will make this 2026 signature event a “best-ever” success.
The Rotary Club of Dunwoody has been part of the Festival since its inaugural year in 2010. In exchange for the amazing volunteer support by Dunwoody Rotarians and Atlanta Rotaract, the Rotary Club of Dunwoody receives a complimentary ($2,000+ value), well-located exhibit space ($2,000+ Value) at the festival. We utilize this exhibit as the center for the Rotary Club’s community outreach - a place where we have recruited new members and enlisted potential Rotary Youth Exchange host families and outbound students.
There are two ways to help:
- Be a Festival volunteer: Welcome artists and help them set up on Friday (6-9 pm) and/or Saturday (6-9 am)
- Be a Rotary Club of Dunwoody ambassador: Help share our story with the community. We will staff the booth from 10 am - 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday; let us know when you might be able to help that happen.
You can register by completing a form on Friday, or contacting Russell Reams or Kathy Brandt. Please include name, cell phone #, requested shifts, and t-shirt size.
Dunwoody Diners
Theater Alert: "In the Heights" on June 13
Join us for a fabulous evening of great food, fellowship, and theatrical entertainment. The Dunwoody Diners will be having dinner at Dominck's on 6/13/26 st 5:30 pm. The address of Dominck's is: 197 W Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, phone 770-277-8477. After dinner, we will be attending the play "In the Heights" at the Aurora Theater. The address of the Aurora Theater is : 128 Pike Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, phone 678-226-6222. Please note that you will have to order your own tickets - we suggest you do that soon! Please RSVP to sherrylevy13@hotmail.com with your number of attendees by 6/11/26. This promises to be a wonderful evening!
Service Opportunity
Join DeKalb Rotary Council for Tucker Day 2026
DeKalb Rotary Council has reserved a booth on Main Street for Tucker Day 2026 and will be out in force to help promote community awareness about Rotary and market the opportunity to become members of a local Rotary Club. This is a wonderful opportunity for clubs in the DeKalb Rotary Council to promote their clubs, spend quality time with fellow Rotarians from multiple clubs, and have a great day of family fun. The event takes place Saturday, May 2 from 10 am to 4 pm - read Rick Woods' message with more event details and let him know if you'd like to help out with this event!
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