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Lunch Meeting Friday, June 5 Historic DeKalb County Courthouse
101 E. Court Square | 12:15 pm
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OUR SPEAKER THIS WEEK
Mayor Tony Powers City of Decatur
Tony Powers became mayor of Decatur in 2026. He was elected to the City Commission in 2015. As a native of Decatur, Tony has served the Decatur community for many years. Tony grew up in the Oakhurst community and is a proud graduate of Decatur High School. Tony earned a degree in marketing from the University of Georgia and is a co-owner of Intown Ace Hardware.
GREETERS THIS WEEK
DeAnna Julian and Bryan Markowitz
Weekly luncheon meetings begin at 12:15 pm
on Fridays unless otherwise noted.
Rotary International President to Visit Georgia on June 22
We are excited to share that Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo will be visiting the Atlanta area on Monday, June 22, 2026, following the Rotary International Convention in Taipei.
This is a unique opportunity and will be a special day of Rotary fellowship.
The schedule for the day includes:
• 10:30 AM – District Leadership, PDGs and 25-26 Club President Meet & Greet
📍Peachtree City Christian Church 500 Kedron Dr., Peachtree City, GA 30269
• 11:30 AM – Doors Open for All Attendees / Lunch Served
📍Peachtree City Christian Church
• 12:00 PM – Presentation by RI President 📍Peachtree City Christian Church
Because food will be pre-ordered and venue space is limited, RSVPs will be required for all attendees.
To register, please use this event registration link - and select your meal preference: standard, vegetarian, gluten-free
We look forward to celebrating this special occasion together and showcasing the incredible spirit of Rotary in Georgia.
. . . . . SAVE THE DATE: FODAC Service Project, August 8
Be sure to save Saturday, August 8, 2026, as the date to participate in the FODAC home medical equipment drive. Join Decatur Rotary Club members, along with other clubs in DeKalb County, in picking up donated equipment and organizing donations.
Members and their guests will assemble at the 57th Fighter Group Restaurant. People who can drive a van or pick-up truck are encouraged to drive.
This event is being sponsored by the North Atlanta Rotary Club along with the DeKalb Rotary Council. The chair is Nathan Averson, and he can be reached at 404-386-080 for any questions.
Visit the FODAC (Friends of Disabled Adults and Children) website to learn more about their work.
. . . . . Milestones: June
Club Anniversaries
Dan Coursey, 42 years
Bedros Sharian III, 27 years
Herb McCoy, 26 years
Bob Ettensohn, 25 years
Dana Rickman, 8 years
DeAnna Julian, 7 years
Birthdays
Dud Larus, June 11
Kalia Morrison, June 17
David Ewing, June 24
Todd Speed, June 26
Nick Villaume, June 27
Misty Palmer, 4 years
Jennifer Topple, 3 years
Jen Schuck, 3 years
Nick Villaume, 1 year
Kalia Morrison, 1 year
Meeting Recap: May 29
Herb McCoy introduced speaker Maryum Phillips
Last week, Herb McCoy introduced our lunch speaker, Maryum Phillips, CEO of Status: Home, the oldest organization providing housing for individuals and families impacted by HIV/AIDS. Maryum memorably explained that “housing is healthcare.”
Several visitors joined us last Friday:
Clair and Pete Dishman, guests of Alan Dishman
Nicole Massiah, guest of Lawrence Sharp
Ellie Benson, RYE student
Bailee Yarbrough, guest of the club
We hope to see you again soon!
Individuals are identified from left to right.
Jamaal Ellis contributes to the Good News Jar
Alan Dishman introduces members of his family
President Alison and Carl Seville
Our newest member, Tonya Veal, gives the invocation
Bob Ettensohn and Lawrence Sharp are figuring things out
Willie Acree wins the weekly raffle!
Thank You to Our Club Sponsors
We are grateful for the support of our local sponsors, and we encourage our members to support them in return.
Tony Powers became mayor of Decatur in 2026. He was elected to the City Commission in 2015. As a native of Decatur, Tony has served the Decatur community for many years. Tony grew up in the Oakhurst community and is a proud graduate of Decatur High School. Tony earned a degree in marketing from the University of Georgia and is a co-owner of Intown Ace Hardware.
We are excited to share that Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo will be visiting the Atlanta area on Monday, June 22, 2026, following the Rotary International Convention in Taipei.
