June 29 Bulletin (Jun 29, 2023)

NEWSLETTER | JUNE 30, 2023

No Meeting Friday, June 30

Next meeting is July 7 at the
Historic DeKalb Co. Courthouse
101 E. Court Sq. | 12:15 pm

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THURSDAY
JULY
6
THIRSTY THURSDAY

Paolino Italian Restaurant & Gelateria

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FRIDAY
JULY
7
MEETING

Program
TBA

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FRIDAY
JULY
14
MEETING

Program
TBA

Meeting Recap: July 28

Guests

• Laura Jason
• Adam Laverack, guest of Lawrence Sharp

Lawrence Sharp (left) and guest, Adam Laverack

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Invocation

Luis Abularach provided the invocation inspired by an article in Rotarian Magazine.

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From the Podium

President Tozzi reminded the club about Rev. James Brewer-Calvert’s memorial service. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 5 at 2 pm at First Baptist Church of Decatur (FBC) who is generously hosting on behalf of First Christian Church of Decatur.

The address for FBC is 308 Clairemont Ave., Decatur GA 30030.

James L. Brewer-Calvert
February 10, 1960-July 18, 2023

Rev. Dr. James L. Brewer-Calvert, champion for justice, builder of community, pastor, wordsmith, sports fan, clown, family man, and friend died on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. James was a city kid, loving the vibrant energy, diversity of people, and variety of art, culture, and cuisine of urban living. At the same time, he enjoyed the outdoors, particularly running and camping.

James giving the invocation and telling one of his great stories or lessons.

Tim Martin Announces New Focus for Decatur Rotary Foundation

Tim addressed the club with a recap of the results of the fundraiser this past spring, and discussed the kick-off of the new year for the Decatur Rotary Foundation. The foundation board comprises board chair Dudley Larus, Pete Pfeiffer, Tim Martin, treasurer Doug Tozzi and Dana Rickman who met prior to the club meeting. The board set a budget for the new year and considered maintaining – and even increasing – the reach of the foundation for the coming year. In Tim’s remarks to the club, he challenged all to support the foundation and make 2023-24 a record-setting year of Rotary giving.

PROGRAM:
Decatur Rotary Turns the Page
Welcome to Our New President, Doug Tozzi

President Tozzi thanks the club and talks about his vision for the new year.

Decatur Rotary held its "Changing of the Guard" ceremony where we thanked outgoing president, Alan Yorker and welcomed our new president, Mr. Doug Tozzi.

Doug is a graduate of the University of Georgia (B.A. 1998), Mr. Tozzi earned his law degree from Georgia State University in 2002. In the course of obtaining his J.D., he also studied Chinese Law at Hong Kong University and European Union Law at the Institut d’Etudes Européennes of the Université Libre de Bruxelles. Mr. Tozzi is a member of the American Bar Association and the DeKalb Bar Association. He is also a Registered Neutral in General Mediation and Arbitration by the Georgia Supreme Court, Office of Dispute Resolution.

Doug is recognized by peers and was selected to Super Lawyers for 2020 - 2023. This selection is based off of an evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice.

Here, expressed in photos, are a few highlights of the day’s proceedings:

Outgoing president, Alan Yorker reflects on a successful and challenging year.

Alan officially hands over the keys to the club and gavel to our new president, Doug Tozzi.

As his first official act, President Tozzi awards outgoing president, Alan Yorker, with an honorary Rotary gavel.

President Tozzi also thanked Alan for his great year of service with a book in his honor.

Doug displays an art piece of Stephen Decatur that Alan gave to Doug as in honor of his incoming presidency. Stephen Decatur is best known for the 1804 action in Tripoli when, as a lieutenant, he and 75 sailors set the captured frigate Philadelphia on fire during a daring raid on Tripoli harbor. Decatur is named for him.

Doug displays the Rotary banner and theme for the new year: "Create Hope in the World."

President Tozzi with his parents, Russ and Deborah, and sons, Ian and Harrison.

This n' That

Tom Adams and Luis Abularach

Alan Yorker and Pete Pfeiffer

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