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| | 1 6p North Fulton: 1st Tuesday Social CRU Wine Bar & Bistro 300 Avalon Blvd Alpharetta, GA 30009 https://cruwinebar.com/ Kick off the fall season at the September 1st Tuesday Social! Please make plans to attend. Please make a special effort to invite guests and potential members. The club will cover the appetizers. Members and guests will cover their own drinks and additional food. Mix and mingle while enjoying the special atmosphere at Cru. We hope to see your there!
| 2 9:30 North Cobb County: Volunteer: Kennesaw Park and Rec Lunch and Bingo Come have some fun while supporting our local seniors! Rotary serves lunch and helps out at the senior center on the first Wednesday of each month during the fall seasons, and we're looking for 7 volunteers on September 2 from 9:30 AM - 1:00PM to help make the afternoon extra special. Join us for laughter, smiles, great conversations, and a little friendly competition during Bingo! The programming will include a social hour, plated lunch, a brief discussion topic, and concludes with Bingo and prizes. 10:00 AM: Social Hour 11:00 AM: Lunch 12:00 PM: BINGO What Rotarians will do: • Manning the beverage station
• Serving lunch
• Cleaning tables after lunch
• Assisting with Bingo Your time and kindness can make a big difference in someone's day. We hope you'll join us! Address: 2753 Watts Dr Kennesaw, GA 30144 Sign Up Genius Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BA4A72DA7FEC61-64518927-9226#/ Champion: Stephanie Espinosa | 3 7:30 North Cobb County: All About Grants
Guest We will discuss how the health of the North Cobb Rotary is accomplished and how this supports the Community where we work, live and serve. Panel discussion from Alicia Todisco on grants, Deborah Morton on Membership and Jose Gonzales on Rotary Foundations | 4 | 5 |
6 | 7 | 8 7p Atlanta Brasil: Our Club Causes & Community Projects Calendar News & Media Members Sack Pack - Lunches for Table on Delk Vinings Cumberland Rotarians invite the community to join them on the Second Tuesdays of the month to assemble lunch sacks (chips, sandwiches, etc.) that are distributed the next day by The Table on Delk to children getting off the school bus (during the school year) and through programming (during the summer) in the immediate vicinity of Delk Road and Interstate 75. The Table on Delk is committed to serving individuals at risk of sex-trafficking. Part of that mission includes addressing critical needs of mostly women and their young families to decrease that risk, desperation, and food insecurity. The Sack Pack is held in the Community Room at Fire Station No. 5 in Vinings (4336 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30339). Please park next store at Another Broken Egg (which will be closed at that time) and follow the sidewalk. LOCATION: 4336 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30339 (intersection of Paces Ferry and Paces Mill). Rotary Host Jennifer Humphrey: 404-409-1348 7p Vinings Cumberland: Sack Pack - Lunches for Table on Delk Vinings Cumberland Rotarians invite the community to join them on the Second Tuesdays of the month to assemble lunch sacks (chips, sandwiches, etc.) that are distributed the next day by The Table on Delk to children getting off the school bus (during the school year) and through programming (during the summer) in the immediate vicinity of Delk Road and Interstate 75. The Table on Delk is committed to serving individuals at risk of sex-trafficking. Part of that mission includes addressing critical needs of mostly women and their young families to decrease that risk, desperation, and food insecurity. The Sack Pack is held in the Community Room at Fire Station No. 5 in Vinings (4336 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30339). Please park next store at Another Broken Egg (which will be closed at that time) and follow the sidewalk. LOCATION: 4336 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30339 (intersection of Paces Ferry and Paces Mill). Rotary Host Jennifer Humphrey: 404-409-1348
| 9 | 10 7:30 North Cobb County: Brain Health for Busy Professionals
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Brain Health for Busy Professionals — Christine Despres, RN, NBC-HWC, CDP, Brain & Metabolic Health Coach and founder of The Wellness Navigator, shares what the science says about protecting your brain, reducing cognitive decline and aging well — one small habit at a time. 12:15p Roswell: General Leslie Smith
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Lieutenant General Leslie C. Smith, US Army (retired) currently serves as the Vice President for Leadership and Education, Association of the United States Army, a visiting leadership professor at Parker College of Business - Georgia Southern University, a director on several corporate boards and the CEO for LV Smith Corporate Group, LLC. LTG Smith received his commission from Georgia Southern University (GSU) in 1983 as a Field Artillery Officer. In 1985, he graduated from GSU with a bachelor's degree in accounting and as a distinguished military graduate and branched as a Chemical Officer. LTG Smith's final assignment on active duty from 2018 to 2021 was as The Inspector General, Office of the Secretary of the Army, the first Chemical officer to serve in that position. As a general officer his assignments included the 25th Chief of Chemical and Commandant of the United States Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear School, Commanding General 20th Support Command (CBRNE) (responsible for leading Explosive Ordnance Disposal and CBRN Soldiers in 15 states and 3 - 5 countries, the Commanding General of the United States Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood (the first chemical officer to do so), and as Deputy the Inspector General. As the Vice President for leadership and Education for AUSA, Les spends his time building coalitions across all components of the Army, the AUSA’s 122 chapters, with industry and academia. He enables these coalitions to build trust and advocacy not only for Soldiers, but also Civilians and industry that supports a strong national defense. He is currently part of a tri-author team publishing the book titled: “All the Difference: Six Leadership Actions to Bridge Perspectives, Strengthen Teams, and Create Value” (Summer 2026). LTG Smith holds a Master of Science degree in Administration from Central Michigan University and a Master of Arts degree in national security strategy from the National Defense University. He is married to Vanedra, they have two grown daughters, one the CEO of Tay Smith Studio advertising and branding firm and the other an Army OB/GYN Resident.  | 11 8 Vinings Cumberland: Friday Networking Coffee - Rotary Means Business On the second FRIDAYS of the month, business networking occurs at Panera Bread (3625 Spring Hill Road, Atlanta, Ga 30339), buy your own. Co-sponsored by The Vinings-Cumberland and Smyrna Rotary Clubs. Get to know your Rotarian friends’ businesses and work experience in a casual environment with facilitator hosts from the clubs.
Come a bit early Facilitation starts at 8. 7p Atlanta Brasil: Friday Networking Coffee - Rotary Means Business On the second FRIDAYS of the month, business networking occurs at Panera Bread (3625 Spring Hill Road, Atlanta, Ga 30339), buy your own. Co-sponsored by The Vinings-Cumberland and Smyrna Rotary Clubs. Get to know your Rotarian friends’ businesses and work experience in a casual environment with facilitator hosts from the clubs. Come a bit early Facilitation starts at 8. | 12 10 North Cobb County: Threads of Freedom Parade Get ready to shine, sparkle, and celebrate because we’re throwing an all-out, stars and stripes spectacular—and YOU’RE part of the show! Grab your gear, streamers, flags, and everything Red, White & Blue, and deck out your vehicle like it’s ready for the ultimate birthday party for America! Parade Day Details - Meet-Up Spot: Arrive at the First Baptist Church on Main Street at 9:30AM. City team members will be there to help you find your perfect spot in the lineup.
- Parade Kickoff: 10:00 AM sharp! We’ll cruise down Main Street in a wave of patriotic fun.
- Finish Line: The red light at Cowan and Main. Once you roll through, the parade wraps up—and you’re free to head out.
SUG: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BA4A72DA7FEC61-64129332-juneteenth
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13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 Roswell: Rivers Alive Clean Up 
35th Annual Rivers Alive! Cleanup
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Headquartered at Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell, GA 30075 Rivers Alive, Georgia’s annual river cleanup, comes to Roswell on September 19. The event, co-hosted by Keep Roswell Beautiful and the City of Roswell, is part of a statewide campaign to preserve Georgia’s 70,100 miles of rivers and streams. Small groups of volunteers will be dispersed across the city to perform beautification projects, including litter pick-ups, invasive plant and shrub removal, mulching, native plant planting, and storm drain marking. RegistrationRegister online. The registration deadline is September 16. Pre-registered groups will be assigned a task based on preference. In addition to the online group registration, each volunteer must provide a signed waiver. Questions?Please contact Environmental Education via email or call (470) 774-8627. More information on the event may be found on the Keep Roswell Beautiful website. 10 Buckhead: Pawsitivity Partnership with Buckhead Rotarians Delivering Pet Food with OpenHand Lend a paw (or a hand) through our Pawsitivity Partnership bringing together Buckhead Rotarians supporting LifeLine's mission to keep pets with their people. We are delivering pet food to those in need. We will meet at OpenHand at 10:00 am. If you have never volunteered before, there is a short orientation. Otherwise you can show up, load your car and hit the road to help our furry friends and their people. Typical deliveries take 90-minutes. There is also an option to deliver people food for Open Hand. You chose how you want to volunteer by clicking the link below. You can also sign up in advance for future delivery dates that happen the third Saturday, most months. OpenHand, 1380 West Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Sign Up: https://donate.openhandatlanta.org/volunteer_calendar |
20 | 21 | 22 12p North Fulton: Habitat for Humanity
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Regular Lunch Meeting Brimstone Restaurant, 10595 Old Alabama Road Connector, Alpharetta, GA Meeting starts at 12 pm, but many arrive at 11:45 to socialize before the start.
| 23 | 24 | 25 8 Vinings Cumberland: Friday Networking Coffee - Rotary Means Business On the fourth Fridays of the month, business networking occurs at Atlanta Bread Company (4490 S. Cobb Drive, Smyrna, Ga 30080 - near Publix), buy your own. Co-sponsored by The Vinings-Cumberland and Smyrna Rotary Clubs. Get to know your Rotarian friends’ businesses and work experience in a casual environment with facilitator hosts from the clubs.
Come a bit early Facilitation starts at 8. 8 Atlanta Brasil: Friday Networking Coffee - Rotary Means Business On the fourth Fridays of the month, business networking occurs at Atlanta Bread Company (4490 S. Cobb Drive, Smyrna, Ga 30080 - near Publix), buy your own. Co-sponsored by The Vinings-Cumberland and Smyrna Rotary Clubs. Get to know your Rotarian friends’ businesses and work experience in a casual environment with facilitator hosts from the clubs. Come a bit early Facilitation starts at 8. | 26 10 North Cobb County: Peace Celebration at MLK, Jr. National Historical Park Join us for a special event celebrating Rotary’s Month of Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution and the International Day of Peace! We will enjoy an inside visit, followed by a special gathering at the Peace Pole in the Meditation Garden, where Dr. Ada Wikina will speak about the importance of peace and peacebuilding. Food trucks will also be available on site, for your convenience, if you would like to extend your visit and enjoy more time at this historic and meaningful location. Come celebrate peace with us and be part of this special occasion! Everyone is welcome! Carpooling will be optional and may be coordinated through our WhatsApp when it gets closer to the date. Location: 450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312 Sign Up Genius Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BA4A72DA7FEC61-65183466-come Champion: Ada Wikina |
27 | 28 12:15p Sandy Springs: Keith McMellen, Director of Data Strategy, Analytics, and AI Integration
Keith McMellen serves as the Director of Data Strategy, Analytics, and AI Integration, bringing a wealth of expertise in information technology, cloud analytics, and artificial intelligence to his role. Based in Acworth, Georgia, he is recognized for his strong technical abilities, leadership in digital transformation, and commitment to responsible AI practices. Keith holds multiple certifications in AI leadership, generative AI, and cloud analytics, reflecting his dedication to advancing organizational data capabilities. His career is marked by a focus on integrating innovative data solutions to drive operational excellence and support strategic decision-making, making him a respected leader in the evolving landscape of data and AI integration.
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