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| | | | | 1 Atlanta West End: Holiday Walk-A-Thon to Benefit the Rotary Foundation Since we are not able to gather physically, we’ve come up with a way for us to be socially connected while raising funds to benefit the Rotary Foundation. You are invited to participate in a holiday season walking challenge from December 18th- January 1st. Our goal is to complete 10 miles! Since this is a virtual event, you can complete your goal whenever and wherever you would like! You can walk outside or on a treadmill; every step counts over the course of two weeks. You will be using an app on your phones to track your progress. Please don’t forget to encourage friends and family to join as well! Here's how to participate: - Support us by donating $25 through PayPal. Choose "Send money to friends and family” and send to PayRotaryClubAtlWestEnd@gmail.com.
- Don't forget to note your name and ‘Holiday Season Walkathon’ into the note field.
- Download the “Nike Run Club” app and click “join us” to create a profile. (See Vid1)
- Add “Sumeyra Ozturk” as a friend. She will then be able to add you to the “Holiday Season Walk-a-Thon Challenge” that we created on the app. (See Vid1) Once you are added to the challenge, it will appear in your account and then you can click on it to “accept” the challenge. (See Vid2)
- Make sure to click on the “running” tab on the app and “start” it. Only that way will your steps and miles will be counted towards the challenge. (See Vid2)
- Don’t forget to keep track of your progress. You can also check how your friends and families are doing!
- Lastly, be festive! Share your photos that you take during your walk on social media by using the #rotarywestendiswalking hashtag, or send your photos to InfoRotaryAWE@gmail.com so that we can share for you!
Please contact Sumeyra at InfoRotaryAWE@gmail.com if you have any technical issues. Let's get moving! Video 1 Video 2 | 2 |
3 | 4 | 5 9 Buckhead: Human Trafficking: Learn, See, Do Something Human Trafficking Occurs in Plain Sight every single day. Do you know what to look for and what to do if you see something? If you answered "No" or even had to think about it, this event is for you. Several of Metro Atlanta's Rotary Clubs have partnered with the International Human Trafficking Institute to challenge our clubs to achieve 100% participation from our members in a virtual training program designed to ensure that you learn something, see something, do something so together we can end all forms of human trafficking. Three dates are available for this class including January 5, 13 and 27th.
Register Here
| 6 12p Buckhead: Human Trafficking: Protecting Our Children Online Did you know that human trafficking predators are increasingly targeting their victims online? During the pandemic, as children are spending more time online, there has been a 106% increase in predators approaching children online. Several Metro Atlanta Rotary Clubs have partnered with the International Human Trafficking Institute to offer training for parents to learn how to talk to children about being safe online, and what you can do to keep them from harm. This class is being offered on January 6, 12th and 26th. Please register for the date you are looking for by going to that date on the Rotary Calendar to ensure you get the right link! Register Here | 7 12:15p Thomasville: William Lokey - Reflections on 9/11 at the World Trade Center
Guest William Lokey has a 50-year career of travel, adventure, supporting science in polar areas, climbing mountains, and helping communities prepare for, respond to and recover from disaster. He received a degree in Art (Sculpture) in 1969 from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. During his summers in college, he worked for the Juneau Icefield Research Program (JIRP), supporting student training and research programs. From 1969 until 1975 worked as a contractor for the US Antarctic Program.
He did four tours on the Ice spending over 40 months, including a summer season at Byrd Station and wintering over three times, twice at McMurdo Station and once at Palmer Station. He managed logistic support for science research in the field and at the stations and provided survival and search and rescue training to scientists and US Navy support personnel.
After Antarctica, he had a 40-year career in emergency management, working at the local, state, and federal levels and as a private sector consultant. He has managed and supported preparedness, response and recovery efforts for earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, winter storms, volcanic eruptions, wildland fires and terrorist attacks.
He began his emergency management career in 1977 with the Washington State Department of Emergency Management where his responsibilities included the development of the State Disaster Plan. In 1982 he was appointed Assistant Director for Operations, responsible for the State’s State disaster response, search and rescue, hazardous materials planning, communications, and the recovery from the 1980 eruption of Mt. Saint Helens.
In 1986 he became the Director of Emergency Management for Pierce County, Washington, responsible for disaster preparedness, the Fire Prevention Bureau, radio communications, and the E9-1-1 and Emergency Medical Services Administration. He was the sponsoring chief of the Washington Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force (WA-TF-1), one of the 27 task forces in the National US&R Response System and responded to the Northridge Earthquake, Hurricane Opal and the Oklahoma City Bombing.
In 1999 he became the Assistant Chief of Special Operations of the Fire and Rescue Branch/California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. In 1999 he joined the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO). He served as FCO for 24 declared disasters around the United States and its territories, including Hurricane Katrina. With FEMA he worked two weeks after 9/11 at Ground Zero in New York.
He left FEMA in 2007 to be an emergency management consultant working with public and private sector clients. He has shared his emergency management expertise throughout the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ecuador, Singapore, and Japan.
During his entire life he has sought adventure in the outdoors and has climbed mountains and led scientific expeditions to peaks in Canada, France, Mexico, New Zealand, Africa, and the USA, including 40 ascents of Mt. Rainier and a late winter ascent of Denali in 1980.
He is currently a Senior Fellow with the Pierce College (Steilacoom, WA) Homeland Security and Emergency Management Program and presents earth science, history, and adventure programs with the Pierce College Community and Continuing Education Program. He also gives lectures to schools, service clubs, conferences and on Cruise Ships.
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10 | 11 | 12 1p Americus: Jess Sinclair: K.E.Y.S. To Transformation
Guest Jessica Nicole Sinclair (Jess) is a mentor, educator and motivator. She has worked with girls and women for 20 years and believes that success often lies in seeing the gem within.
Jess is a graduate of Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. She holds degrees in Public Administration with a specialization in Non-profit Management (MPA, 2005) and English with a minor in Sociology (B.A., 2002). She was recognized in 2015 with the Unsung Shero Award by the Oasis Center for Women and Girls for her work with young and single mothers. She has worked in nonprofit management, development and program management for 15 years.
As Director of K.E.Y.S. To Transformation, she is invested in seeing youth, young adults and families overcome challenges and thrive in the Sumter County community. Jess believes that transformed lives change communities, and that a community is only as strong as the citizens who make up the population. She is invested in being a part of community transformation, one person at a time. Her company, J. Nicole Coaching provides life strategies for girls and women who have experienced setbacks and are ready to move forward in their lives.
Jess is also a member of the 2020-2021 class of South Georgia LEADS and an incoming member of the Board of Directors for the Americus-Sumter Chamber of Commerce.
She and her husband Ralph have one daughter and one precious pup, named Myles. 12p Buckhead: Human Trafficking: Protecting Our Children Online Did you know that human trafficking predators are increasingly targeting their victims online? During the pandemic, as children are spending more time online, there has been a 106% increase in predators approaching children online. Several Metro Atlanta Rotary Clubs have partnered with the International Human Trafficking Institute to offer training for parents to learn how to talk to children about being safe online, and what you can do to keep them from harm. This class is being offered on January 6, 12th and 26th. Please register for the date you are looking for by going to that date on the Rotary Calendar to ensure you get the right link! Register Here
| 13 7p Buckhead: Human Trafficking: Learn, See, Do Something Human Trafficking Occurs in Plain Sight every single day. Do you know what to look for and what to do if you see something? If you answered "No" or even had to think about it, this event is for you. Several of Metro Atlanta's Rotary Clubs have partnered with the International Human Trafficking Institute to challenge our clubs to achieve 100% participation from our members in a virtual training program designed to ensure that you learn something, see something, do something so together we can end all forms of human trafficking. Three dates are available for this class including January 5, 13 and 27th. Register Here
| 14 5:30p Dunwoody: Thirsty Thursday - Dunwoody Tavern Join us outside at the Dunwoody Tavern!
Live music will be provided, and We'll gather under the covered patio by the toasty firepit!
About Meeting Place: Dunwoody Tavern is an Irish pub with cozy indoor and outdoor seating, great food and drinks, located in The Shops of Dunwoody. SEE LINK FOR MENU AND MORE: WWW.DUNWOODYTAVERN.COM Address: 5488 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody About the Music: Jud Shumway of the Sawgrass Blues Band performs live! Go to www.sawgrassblues.com to see a list of songs for special requestsQuestions: call or text Jennifer Bowler 404-667-2494COME OUT AND ENJOY THE FUN! | 15 | 16 |
17 | 18 | 19 1p Americus: Dr. Robert Bennett, GSW College of Business & Computing, Internship Program
Guest Dr. Robert H. Bennett, III is a Professor of Management at GSW. He has authored or co-authored over 50 scholarly research publications or presentations. Robert was named a Sam Walton Fellow in the Enactus organization and serves on the National Faculty Advisory Board. He was named the 2016 Faculty Member of the Year at GSW. For many years, Robert has taught MBA students at the prestigious Kedge Business School located in Marseille and Bordeaux, France. Bennett served for nearly 12 years as Chairman, President, and CEO of Farmers Exchange Bank headquartered in Alabama. American Banker Magazine recognized FEB in 2005 as one of the top community banks in the country. Bennett served as President and Chairman of the Alabama Bankers Association in 2007-2009 and was a member of the Community Bankers Council of the American Bankers Association from 2008-2013. From 2005-2008 Bennett was Academic Director of the Alabama Banking School and was a faculty member there for 18 years. Robert also served on the faculty of the L.S.U. Graduate School of Banking four years. Robert has served on the boards of three community banks and has consulted with numerous organizations nationwide including all four branches of the military. He was recognized in 2002 as the Outstanding Young Banker in Alabama.
Bennett’s doctoral dissertation from Florida State University on the decision processes of bank boards was presented by invitation in 1998 at New York University’s Stern School of Business. Robert was recognized as most outstanding male graduate in his undergraduate class at University of South Alabama and as most outstanding graduate of his M.B.A. class at the University of Georgia. He completed his Ph.D. from the Florida State University in 1996. He is a former president of the University of South Alabama National Alumni Association (1997-1998) and was a founder of the Mitchell College of Business Alumni Association. Robert is a past-chairman of the Eufaula-Barbour County Chamber of Commerce and served on the Foundation Board of Wallace Community College from 2002-2009. He was head of the Economic Development Council in Eufaula and member of the Board of Trustees at the Lakeside School. He was a member of Leadership Alabama Class XVII. He serves on the Board of Trustees of Eufaula First United Methodist Church and has been a long-time youth sports coach. Currently he is the varsity golf coach at the Lakeside School. 5:30p Dunwoody: RCD Attorney and CPA Happy Hour and Rotary Means Business Rotary Means Business Fellowship and the RCD Attorney/CPA happy hour is next Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 5:30pm-7pm. Our next meeting will be a drop-in style happy hour meeting from 5-7. Please join us at the Ravinia Crowne Plaza at I-285 and Ashford Dunwoody, Restaurant-bar called Parkwoods, https://www.cpravinia.com/ We are able to wear masks, practice social distancing, and the hotel takes additional steps for protecting guests. We are combining with a couple of groups to help grow the fellowship as well as introduce Rotary to more people.
| 20 | 21 12:15p Thomasville: William Lokey - Lessons from Hurricane Katrina --That Was Then, This is Now
Guest William Lokey has a 50-year career of travel, adventure, supporting science in polar areas, climbing mountains, and helping communities prepare for, respond to and recover from disaster. He received a degree in Art (Sculpture) in 1969 from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. During his summers in college, he worked for the Juneau Icefield Research Program (JIRP), supporting student training and research programs. From 1969 until 1975 worked as a contractor for the US Antarctic Program. He did four tours on the Ice spending over 40 months, including a summer season at Byrd Station and wintering over three times, twice at McMurdo Station and once at Palmer Station. He managed logistic support for science research in the field and at the stations and provided survival and search and rescue training to scientists and US Navy support personnel. After Antarctica, he had a 40-year career in emergency management, working at the local, state, and federal levels and as a private sector consultant. He has managed and supported preparedness, response and recovery efforts for earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, winter storms, volcanic eruptions, wildland fires and terrorist attacks. He began his emergency management career in 1977 with the Washington State Department of Emergency Management where his responsibilities included the development of the State Disaster Plan. In 1982 he was appointed Assistant Director for Operations, responsible for the State’s State disaster response, search and rescue, hazardous materials planning, communications, and the recovery from the 1980 eruption of Mt. Saint Helens. In 1986 he became the Director of Emergency Management for Pierce County, Washington, responsible for disaster preparedness, the Fire Prevention Bureau, radio communications, and the E9-1-1 and Emergency Medical Services Administration. He was the sponsoring chief of the Washington Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force (WA-TF-1), one of the 27 task forces in the National US&R Response System and responded to the Northridge Earthquake, Hurricane Opal and the Oklahoma City Bombing. In 1999 he became the Assistant Chief of Special Operations of the Fire and Rescue Branch/California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. In 1999 he joined the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO). He served as FCO for 24 declared disasters around the United States and its territories, including Hurricane Katrina. With FEMA he worked two weeks after 9/11 at Ground Zero in New York. He left FEMA in 2007 to be an emergency management consultant working with public and private sector clients. He has shared his emergency management expertise throughout the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ecuador, Singapore, and Japan. During his entire life he has sought adventure in the outdoors and has climbed mountains and led scientific expeditions to peaks in Canada, France, Mexico, New Zealand, Africa, and the USA, including 40 ascents of Mt. Rainier and a late winter ascent of Denali in 1980. He is currently a Senior Fellow with the Pierce College (Steilacoom, WA) Homeland Security and Emergency Management Program and presents earth science, history, and adventure programs with the Pierce College Community and Continuing Education Program. He also gives lectures to schools, service clubs, conferences and on Cruise Ships. | 22 | 23 12p Buckhead: Buckhead Bee Project - Fence Build    
It is time for the second step of creating our Buckhead Bee Habitat - building and decorating the fence that will keep them safe. even if you weren't there for the hive build, we still want you to join in the fun - especially if you are handy! Of course being January it will be chilly so bundle up and come out to join us! This event is "adults only" given the presence of power tools - Sorry kiddos! Where: 684 Mountain Drive (North Buckhead) When: January 23rd 12- 4pm Why: Because we love bees! RSVP: michelle@livablebuckhead.org |
24 | 25 | 26 12p North Fulton: Zoom Meeting with Steve Beecham
Guest Bi Monthly Tuesday Club meeting from 11:45 PM to 1:00 PM via Zoom. Featuring club announcements and key note inspirational educator , Mr. Steve Beecham.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 841 8674 3289
Passcode: 287559
12p Barnesville: Regular Meeting
Guest Guest Speaker: Carol Parrish with Lamar County Schools
Guests: Dan Hurley from the Berlin/Kensington Rotary in CT
Dr. David Boland & Natoya Fletcher - guests of Dr. Jute Wilson
Stephanie Durham, Caitlin Fuqua, Sarah Buckle, Valerie Presley - guests of Sherrie Farr
9 Buckhead: Human Trafficking: Protecting Our Children Online Did you know that human trafficking predators are increasingly targeting their victims online? During the pandemic, as children are spending more time online, there has been a 106% increase in predators approaching children online. Several Metro Atlanta Rotary Clubs have partnered with the International Human Trafficking Institute to offer training for parents to learn how to talk to children about being safe online, and what you can do to keep them from harm. This class is being offered on January 6, 12th and 26th. Please register for the date you are looking for by going to that date on the Rotary Calendar to ensure you get the right link! Register Here
| 27 7p Buckhead: Human Trafficking: Learn, See, Do Something Human Trafficking Occurs in Plain Sight every single day. Do you know what to look for and what to do if you see something? If you answered "No" or even had to think about it, this event is for you. Several of Metro Atlanta's Rotary Clubs have partnered with the International Human Trafficking Institute to challenge our clubs to achieve 100% participation from our members in a virtual training program designed to ensure that you learn something, see something, do something so together we can end all forms of human trafficking. Three dates are available for this class including January 5, 13 and 27th. Register Here
| 28 12:15p Thomasville: Jacklyn Donovan - RYLA
Guest Jaclyn Donovan is a member of the Rotary Club of Moultrie (GA) where she is currently serving as the club president. She is also a Past President of the Americus (GA) club and winner of the Sheffield Leadership Award in 2014. Jaclyn has served as a District 6900 Assistant Governor, Service Chair, Public Image Chair, and is currently serving as the District Membership Chair until 2022. She also serves as the District 6900 RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) Chair and volunteers each summer as a counselor for the event. | 29 | 30 |
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