Sandy Springs

LAST WEEK'S PROGRAM
November 14, 2016 - Club Elections & Social Media Program

On November 7, 2016, Jerry Hicks (pictured), as Past President of the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs, introduced the proposed slate of officers for the 2017-2018 Rotary Club of Sandy Springs. That slate was unanimously approved during the November 14, 2016 meeting.

President Lisa Stueve also walked members through the updated website for the club at sandyspringsrotary.org as well as the District 6900 website and the Rotary International website. The club also viewed our Facebook page as well as our Twitter account.

Steve Jordan spoke about the progress of the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs' legacy gift to the new City Springs complex, including the possibility of working with city arts and heritage groups to contribute to a larger project, such as a nature trail within the complex. Nothing is determined yet as the process continues.

CLUB EVENTS
November 14, 2016 2017-2018 Rotary Club of Sandy Springs' Officers & Directors Slate Approved Unanimously

On November 14, 2016, the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs unanimously voted in favor of the proposed slate of officers and directors for the 2017-2018 Rotary year.

Congratulations to the slate of club leaders and especially to Will MacArthur, the incoming President and Fred Ferrand, the President-Nominee.

Rotary Club of Sandy Springs 2017-2018 Officers and Directors

President : Will MacArthur

Vice President: Bill Snellings

President Elect: Fred Ferrand

Immediate Past President: Lisa Stueve

Secretary: Mike Stacy

Treasurer: John Neill

Sergeant-at-Arms: Benjy Dubovsky

Director at Large: Jim Squire

Community Service: Bob Levinson

Fellowship/Family of Rotary: Nate Kongthum

Foundations: Rick Doyle

International Service: Kelly Fredrickson

Membership: Tamara Carrera

Youth Service: Chuck Gardner

Programs: Billy Lovett

Public Relations: Sally Wyeth

Vocational Service: Mike Lindstrom

COMMUNITY EVENTS
November 11, 2016 Veterans Day Held by the City of Sandy Springs

The Rotary Club of Sandy Springs volunteered during the City of Sandy Springs' annual Veterans Day commemorative event. The club has volunteered for the past 6 years. This year, members distributed programs. The City of Sandy Springs hosted this annual Veterans Day Tribute on Friday, November 11, 2016 beginning at 11:30 a.m. to honor those who serve and served our country. The event takes place at the Veteran’s Memorial located at the Concourse Corporate Center next to the Queen Building (Building Five). Former WSB News Anchor John Pruitt was the event's emcee. Sandy Springs resident and Purple Heart recipient, CW05 Edwin E. Harman, III, USMC was the keynote speaker.

CLUB EVENTS
PDG Bob Hagan Stops By For A Visit on November 14, 2016

On November 14, 2016, PDG Bob Hagan dropped by for lunch during which he presented the club with its PolioPlus certificate the 2016-17 year which he presented to Past President Jerry Hicks. PDG Bob Hagan also presented two banners to the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs for the 2016-17 year to Jerry Hicks and 2016-17 Foundations Director Ralph Thurmond for the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs' achievements as an EREY (Every Rotarian Every Year) Club and for the club's achievement as an $100 per capita/100% Participation club. Each recognition is awarded by Rotary International for Rotary Foundation giving. Pictured l-r are Jerry Hicks, Bob Hagan, and Jerry Hicks, Bob Hagan, Ralph Thurmond.