Calendar

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• Jul. 2, 12:15 pm: NO MEETING: Independence Day Holiday
• U.S. General Services Administration -- how they operate as the “business” arm of the government
  Jul. 9, 12:00 pm: Shyam Reddy, Regional Administrator for GSA's Southeast Sunbelt Region
• --What: Our annual summer party (food, fellowship & drinks) --When: Sunday, July 15, from 4 to 8 p.m. --Where: The Chastain Horse Park Clubhouse (indoors w/ AC) ---Address: 4371 Powers Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30327 (at the corner of West Wieuca Rd. and Powers Ferry Rd.) Cost: $10 per person --Dress: Casual --Details: Family members are welcome and encouraged to attend. A portion of the clubhouse rental fee will be donated to The Chastain Horse Park, Ltd., a not-for-profit, charitable corporation that provides therapeutic riding programs for riders with cognitive, physical or mental disabilities.
  Jul. 15, 4:00 pm: Indoor Summer Party at Chastain Horse Park Clubhouse
• District Governor Cheryl Greenway of District 6900
  Jul. 16, 12:15 pm: District Governor Cheryl Greenway
• Special board meeting to include our new DG, Cheryl Greenway. Meeting at Maggianos
  Jul. 16, 11:00 am: Board Meeting
• Ren and Helen have co-authored four popular guidebooks: 1) Atlanta Walks: A Comprehensive Guide to Walking, Running, and Bicycling the Area's Scenic and Historic Locales 2) Georgia Walks: Discovery Hikes Through the Peach State's Natural and Human History 3) Best Hikes Near Atlanta 4) Best Easy Day Hikes Atlanta.
  Jul. 23, 12:00 pm: Ren and Helen Davis, Co-authors of Atlanta Walks
• Jul. 30, 12:15 pm: Margaret R. DeFrancisco, President and CEO of the Georgia Lottery Corporation
• For 20 years, Camp Twin Lakes has provided life-changing, therapeutic, recreational, and medically-supportive camp experiences for children facing serious illnesses, disabilities, and other life challenges. Camp Twin Lakes is celebrating its 20th Anniversary milestone from May 2012 - May 2013.
  Aug. 6, 12:00 pm: Doug Hertz, President & CEO of United Distributors, Inc., Founder of Camp Twin Lakes
• Aug. 13, 12:00 pm: Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black
• This is an opportunity for Buckhead Rotarians to learn more about the Foundation, including both the grant making side and the fund raising side.
  Aug. 18: District Foundation Seminar
• Aug. 20, 12:00 pm: Kat Cole, President of Cinnabon, Inc. at Focus Brands
• Aug. 20, 6:00 pm: Board Meeting
• In 1977, then-President Jimmy Carter appointed Dr. Foege to be director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He also has had leadership roles at the Carter Center and was a co-founder of the Decatur-based Task Force for Global Health (formerly called the Task Force for Child Survival).
  Aug. 27, 12:00 pm: Dr. Bill Foege, Senior Fellow at the Gates Foundation; Led the effort to eradicate smallpox
• Sep. 3: NO MEETING: Labor Day Holiday
• Mark Hay, Teasley Professor of Environmental Biology and co-director of the Center for Aquatic Chemical Ecology at Georgia Tech
  Sep. 10, 12:00 pm: Mark Hay, Georgia Tech, Teasley Professor of Environmental Biology
• City Club of Buckhead
  Sep. 11, 5:30 pm: Membership Recruitment Event
• Speaker Dr. Samuel Zhou, VP of NTD from NYC, will discuss Information Censorship in China
  Sep. 17, 12:00 pm: Dr. Samuel Zhou, VP of New Tang Dynasty Television (NTD)
• Sep. 17, 6:00 pm: Board Meeting
• Why the zoo is going to get better, but not bigger.
  Sep. 24, 12:00 pm: Raymond King, Zoo Atlanta President & CEO
• Oct. 1, 12:00 pm: Cheryl Levick, Director of Athletics, Georgia State University
• This is the preliminary meeting of the nominating committee to be held according to our bylaws after the first regular Club meeting in October for the purpose of considering potential officer and Board candidates. Club Members may suggest candidates or provide other input to the nominating committee.
  Oct. 1, 1:30 pm: Annual Preliminary Nominating Committee Meeting
• Oct. 8, 12:00 pm: NO MEETING: Columbus Day
• Why U.S. political parties no longer compromise.
  Oct. 15, 12:00 pm: Merle Black, Emory Professor of Politics and Government; Renowned Expert on National Politics
• Oct. 15, 6:00 pm: Board Meeting
• Oct. 22, 12:00 pm: NO MEETING: Apple Polishing Day
• Each year we gather to polish apples and organize them for delivery to all of the public and private school teachers in Buckhead as well as the KIPP school in South Fulton that we sponsor. This is also a social event with an open bar and dinner prepared by the AIS cafeteria. Spouses and other family members are welcome at the usual guest fee.
  Oct. 22, 5:00 pm: Annual Apple Polishing Social Event and Substitute for the Weekly Meeting
• The second Happy Hour hosted by Buckhead Rotary's new Under 40 group. All are welcome, under 40 or not. Taylor Harper, project manager for the Under 40 group, is the contact for this event.
  Oct. 25, 5:00 pm: Happy Hour, Buckhead Rotary
• A 4.4-mile hike to the summit of Blood Mountain, the first project of the Outdoors fellowship group. Peter Stewart, project manager for the Outdoors group, leads this effort. All interested should: Meet @ 8:00AM at the Starbucks on Piedmont across from the Terminus Building Carpool/Drive up 400 North to Dahlonega to US 19/129 Drive to to Neels Gap (on US 19/129) and the Walasi-Yi Interpretive Center (Total drive time 2 hours) Park in the hiking parking lot on the left North of Walasi-Yi Hike to summit of Blood Mountain about 2 miles up Lunch on Summit (highest point on GA Appalachian Trail) Return to cars 2 miles down Total hike distance 4.4 miles round trip to cars Return to Atlanta around 5:00 PM
  Oct. 27, 8:00 am: Blood Mountain Hike
• A federal prosecutor for nation’s trafficking hub says we can't "jail our way to safer communities."
  Oct. 29, 12:00 pm: U.S. Attorney Sally Yates
• Nov. 5, 12:00 pm: Mark Zimmerman, General Manager, Georgia World Congress Center
• This is the final meeting of the Nominating Committee, at which the slate for Treasurer and Directors will be finalized. Committee Members may vote by written proxy and present written opinions for the committee’s consideration. No new candidates can be nominated at this final meeting.
  Nov. 5, 1:30 pm: Final Nominating Committee Meeting
• You're invited to a party celebrating the food and culture of Mexico, presented by the Mexico Tourism Board, at the Brookhaven home of Sally Dorsey and Herb Miller, 1084 Brookhaven Square, Atlanta, 30319. Jose Cuervo will bring some of their best tequilas for a tequila tasting. Space is limited, so reserve now or you could miss out!
  Nov. 7, 6:00 pm: Fiesta
• Nov. 12, 12:00 pm: NO MEETING: Veteran
• Nov. 19, 12:00 pm: John Simmons, New Pastor of St. James Methodist Church
• Nov. 19, 6:00 pm: Board Meeting
• Nov. 26, 12:00 pm: Virginia Hepner, President & CEO of the Woodruff Arts Center
• Dec. 3, 12:00 pm: Major General Jim Butterworth, Adjutant General, Georgia National Guard
• Buckhead Rotary returns to the old Anthony's, now the completely remodeled The Estate, for our annual holiday party. Catering by A Legendary Event, which now owns the lease to The Estate. Don't miss this special gathering!
  Dec. 4, 5:00 pm: Buckhead Rotary Holiday Party
• Dec. 10, 12:00 pm: Bea Perez, Chief Sustainability Officer, The Coca-Cola Company
• Dec. 17, 12:00 pm: David Jernigan, Executive Director for KIPP Metro Atlanta
• Dec. 17, 6:00 pm: DEC BOARD MEETING CANCELLED!!!
• Dec. 24, 12:00 pm: NO MEETING
• Dec. 31, 12:00 pm: NO MEETING
• Past President of the UGA Alumni Society
  Jan. 7, 12:00 pm: Honorable Steve C. Jones, United States District Judge, Northern District of Georgia
• How a community near Atlanta became an international model for sustainability.
  Jan. 14, 12:00 pm: Steve Nygren, Founder of Serenbe
• Jan. 14, 6:00 pm: Board Meeting
• Jan. 21, 12:00 pm: NO MEETING
• Jan. 24, 4:00 pm: District 6900 Assembly in Columbus, GA
• Jan. 28, 12:00 pm: Robert Ross Johnson Humanitarian of the Year Award
• Feb. 4, 12:00 pm: Weather Channel COO, Chris Walters
• Randy will speak on Scouting in 2013 and include an update on plans for the National BSA Jamboree this summer. Dr. Randy Rizor --President and Medical Director, The Physicians’ Spine & Rehabilitation Specialists of Georgia --Vice President of Program, Atlanta Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
  Feb. 11, 12:00 pm: Randy Rizor, Boy Scouts of America, VP of program, Atlanta Area Council
• Feb. 11, 6:00 pm: Board Meeting
• Feb. 18, 12:00 pm: NO MEETING - President's Day
• Feb. 25, 12:00 pm: Ed Heys, 2012 Chairman of Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Deloitte Managing Partner
• Breaking the cycle of generational poverty for women
  Mar. 4, 12:00 pm: Atlanta Women's Foundation Board Chair Danita Knight
• Mar. 11, 12:00 pm: Doug Hooker, President of ARC
• Mar. 18, 12:00 pm: Ed Baker, Publisher of the Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Mar. 18, 6:00 pm: Board Meeting ~ CANCELED!!!!!!
• Membership Recruitment Event City Club of Buckhead Atlanta Financial Center 3343 Peachtree Road, Suite 1850 Continental Breakfast Open to members bringing potential members
  Mar. 19, 7:30 am: Membership Recruitment Event
• Why a Massachusetts company that's been making U.S. currency paper since the 1800's came south for a new anti-counterfeiting technology.
  Mar. 25, 12:00 pm: Charlie Kittredge, Chairman and CEO of the Crane Paper Company
• Mar. 30, 8:00 am: District 6900 Assembly in Columbus, GA
• Apr. 1, 12:00 pm: Ron Jackson, Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner
• Apr. 5, 7:00 pm: Buckhead Rotary Foundation Ball
• Apr. 8, 12:00 pm: GSE Team from Taiwan
• Apr. 15, 12:00 pm: Roger C. Tutterow, Ph.D., Professor of Economics at Mercer University's Stetson School of Business &
• Apr. 15, 6:00 pm: Board Meeting
• Apr. 22, 12:00 pm: Hala Moddelmog, President, Arby's Restaurant Group
• Traditional Low Country Boil for those who arrive early. Reservations required. Cash bar. If you register here, the cost will be charged on your next regular invoice from Buckhead Rotary.
  Apr. 25, 6:30 pm: Low Country Boil and Beach Party
• Apr. 26: District 6900 Conference in Sandestin, FL
• One of the District Conference sports events. Registration for golf is required. Cost is $125 per person which includes greens fees, golf cart, and a box lunch. By reserving here you will be billed on your next Buckhead Rotary invoice.
  Apr. 26, 8:00 am: Golf Outing, Baytowne Golf Club
• District Conference fishing tournament. Cost is $125 per person. Prizes for 1st fish, largest fish. Includes fishing, drinks, and box lunch. If you reserve through this website, you will be billed on your next regular invoice from Buckhead Rotary.
  Apr. 26, 8:00 am: Fishing Tournament
• How off-season changes have put the Braves on top in the post-Chipper era
  Apr. 29, 12:00 pm: Frank Wren, Braves General Manager
• May. 6, 12:00 pm: Speaker of the House David Ralston
• Just completed her term as Chair of the American Bar Association's House of Delegates
  May. 13, 12:00 pm: Linda Klein, Managing Shareholder at Baker Donelson Georgia, Former Chair of the ABA House of Delega
• May. 20, 12:00 pm: Mr Herbert Kohn, Holocaust survivor; Recipient of WXIA-TV Community Service Award in 2010
• May. 20, 6:00 pm: Board Meeting
• May. 27, 12:00 pm: NO MEETING - Memorial Day
• The week after Memorial Day, Glen Jackson will share with our club stories about his father's POW experiences
  Jun. 3, 12:00 pm: Glen Jackson, Founder & Principal of Jackson Spalding, Son of POW
• Barbara O. Rothbaum, Ph.D., ABPP Associate Vice Chair of Clinical Research Professor in Psychiatry Director, Trauma and Anxiety Recovery Program Emory University School of Medicine
  Jun. 10, 12:00 pm: Dr. Barbara Rothbaum, Ph.D., Emory University School of Medicine, Director, Trauma and Anxiety Recov
• In addition to Brad formerly being on the State Board of Education, serving as Interim State School Superintendent, and now head of GA Foundation for Public Education, Brad is advising the Governor and his selection committee for DeKalb County School Board members.
  Jun. 17, 12:00 pm: Brad Bryant, Head of GA Foundation for Public Education
• Jun. 17, 6:00 pm: Board Meeting
• Year-end wrap-up
  Jun. 24, 12:00 pm: Candace Klein, Buckhead Rotary President & President of Klein Contracting Corporation