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Subject: Sandy Springs Newsletter for September 30, 2016

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The Bulletin

September 30, 2016



Home of four
Past District Governors
Jim Squire
Frank Bentley,
Ralph Thurmond,
and Barry Smith


Meetings

September is Basic Education and Literacy Month

10/3 Regular Meeting: Orrin Hudson, "Teaching Children to Play -- and Win -- in Life."
10/10 Regular Meeting -Los Ninos Primero and Sandy Springs Rotary Foundation Update
10/17 Regular Meeting: Ken Kirk, WWI and the French Resistance, Author of "Messages in Handlebars"
10/24 Regular Meeting - 2016 Public Service Awards

Our Rotary Family
BIRTHDAYS

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

Rotary Online

https://sandyspringsrotary.org
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ROTARY CLUB OF
Sandy Springs

Mondays, 12:15 pm
Sandy Springs, Georgia
Hilton Perimeter Suites
6120 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, NE
Sandy Springs, GA 30328

LEADERSHIP

President Lisa Stueve
President-Elect Will MacArthur
Immediate PP Jerry Hicks
Vice President Jim Squire
Treasurer John Neill
Secretary Mike Stacy
Fellowship Director Fred Ferrand
Program Director Billy Lovett
Public Image Sally McLaughlin

LAST WEEK'S PROGRAM
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 - 2003 Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar Joshua Bains Speaks to the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs

On 9-26-2016, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar (2003) Joshua Bains spoke to the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs about his experience as an Ambassadorial Scholar. Joshua used his Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship to study journalism in Hong Kong, where he also he began his exploration into Judaism.

Enjoy photos at Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar Joshua Bains

UPCOMING PROGRAM
October 3, 2016 Orrin Hudson, Founder, Be Something, Inc. and 2X World Open Speed Chess Champion

On October 3, 2016, two-time World Open Speed Chess Winner Orrin Hudson, founder of Be Something, Inc., will speak to the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs. Read more about his inspiration story at Be Something Website Be Something uses the game of chess to teach children at risk to succeed.


SPECIAL GUESTS
September 23, 2016 - North Atlanta Rotaract's Gonzalo Yuhuitl Visits Rotary Club of Sandy Springs

The Rotary Club of Sandy Springs welcomed Gonzalo Yahuitl to the 9-26-2016 meeting. Gonzalo is a member of the North Atlanta Rotaract Club and is working with International Director Kelly Fredrickson and President Lisa Stueve to develop a grant project in Puebla, Mexico. Seen pictured with Gene Jordan (l)



UPCOMING EVENT
Annual 2016 Public Service Awards Set for October 24, 2016

On Monday, October 24, 2016, the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs will host the 2016 Public Service Awards which recognize exemplary City of Sandy Springs EMS, Police and Fire employees. Winners are chosen by the Police and Fire Departments of Sandy Springs. This annual event invites the press, families, departmental heads and other community leaders to join us for lunch in recognition of the best of Sandy Springs public service employees. Shown below are photos from the 2015 Public Service Awards Luncheon, as well as a photo of Retired Sandy Springs Fire Chief Jack McElfish and current Sandy Springs Fire Chief Kieth Sanders, both members of the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs.


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GREETERS/INVOCATION

Next Week's Greeters and Invocation

October 3, 2016

GREETER A: Candace Apple

GREETER B: Malcolm Kilpatrick

INVOCATION: Linda Randolph

If you are unable to serve as a greeter or give the invocation, please be responsible for finding a replacement.


UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

MOVIES BY MOONLIGHT: "ICEMAN" FREE MOVIE SHOWING

TONIGHT! FINAL MOVIE OF THIS YEAR'S SEASON ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th

Movies by Moonlight

Plan to attend with your families! The Rotary Club of Sandy Springs will have a booth at the 2016 Movies By Moonlight where Rotary International's achievements with the Polio Plus campaign will be emphasized, as well as the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs' Medical Recycling Trailer project. Gene Jordan, with the help of Rick Doyle, will coordinate the booth and seek volunteers to man the booth for each of the three showings.

Each year, Leadership Sandy Springs celebrates our community and presents Movies By Moonlight three evenings of early dusk, outdoor movies that are free to the public. Families enjoy pre-movie activities, food truck fare, and set up picnic blankets on the grounds of Sandy Springs United Methodist Church at Mt. Vernon and Sandy Springs Circle. Here are the shows for this coming 2016 Movies By Moonlight. Free to the public....these movies are in top demand!

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2017 DISTRICT 6900 CONFERENCE CRUISE

Make Your Reservations Now!

A cruise is a little different from a regular conference. It is impossible to wait until the last minute to register or reserve a cabin. We are asking that you make your plans to join us and register for the conference and book your cabin before October 1, 2016.

Passports are not required but are highly recommended. If you do not have a passport, you will need a CERTIFIED COPY of your birth certificate and another government issued ID, such as a drivers license. Get all the details at https://rotary6900.org/event/709


ROTARY MONTHLY THEME

September is Basic Education & Literacy Month.

Rotary Clubs around the world focus on education and literacy.


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