More than 30 guests joined us for an outstanding presentation from Sonny Perdue, Chancellor of the University System of Georgia — one of our strongest turnouts of the year, and proof that when Buckhead Rotary puts a program on the calendar, Atlanta shows up.

We also recognized two of the Site Directors from our signature project, Horizons Atlanta:

- Kelsey Bunker has led the Atlanta International School program supporting Garden Hills Elementary scholars since 2016.
- Latifah Williams has worked with The Galloway School program supporting Scott Elementary scholars since 2021 and took over the program in 2024.

They wrapped up their summer sessions in July and both received a some well-earned recognition and a "Thanks A Latte" gift card.  We are excited to work with these two amazing leaders in support of their program in the coming months.

Next, we're preparing to welcome Neslihan Atici, our incoming GRSP student, who arrived Wednesday from Turkey to begin her year at Oglethorpe University.

And our 75th anniversary celebration keeps building. This week we unveiled a Deep Dive podcast, alongside our growing archive of The Viewer — 75 years of club history, week by week.

Don't forget: no meeting at Maggiano's next week.  We are hosting our next Thirsty Thursday at the home of Betsy Barge. The first one set a high bar.  Bring a guest — this is the easiest, most enjoyable way to show someone what this club is really like. Please register on the club calendar so Betsy knows how many to expect.