Rotary Club of Sandy Springs

MLK Day of Service Donation Drive Monday January 17, 10 am - 4 pm... Sandy Springs Recycling Center 470 Morgan Falls Rd Sandy Springs, GA 30350 Help us honor the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Keep North Fulton Beautiful offers two ways to serve! 1.Donate your gently used items: Clothes & Shoes Collected by American Kidney Services Books in any condition Collected by Better World Books Bicycles Donated to Free Bikes 4 Kidz Atlanta Home Medical Equipment Collected by Sandy Springs Rotary Club, and donated to Friends of Disabled Adults & Children (FODAC) 2. Volunteer to assist at our donation drive: We can use your help with collecting these items at our event! Please sign up at VolunteerMatch or SignUp Genius! About MLK Day of Service: MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Making time to volunteer for MLK Day of Service is a great way to help your community while honoring the legacy of Dr. King. What you do makes a world of difference! Thank you!

DAN KEELS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS - SANDY SPRINGS ROTARY FOUNDATION On Monday, December 20, 2021, Gene Jordan, President of the Sandy Springs Rotary Foundation, Inc. presented the annual program on the foundation's Dan Keels Scholarships. The Dan Keels Scholarship is a scholarship program established in honor of the late Dan Keels who, as a member of the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs and as Chaplain of Northside Hospital, gave extensively to his community throughout his lifetime an...d inspired people through his lifetime of community service. The foundation is an active 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and contributions are tax deductible. Its board of directors consists of members of the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs. Current directors are Gene Jordan, President, Bill Snellings, Treasurer, and Sally McLaughlin, Secretary. For 32 years, the Sandy Springs Rotary Foundation, Inc. has celebrated and encouraged young adults who embrace Rotary International’s motto of Service Above Self and who exhibit exemplary academic, community service and leadership qualities. Established in 1989 by the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs, the Sandy Springs Rotary Foundation, Inc. operates exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. Many of the recipients have exhibited leadership qualities while participating in their high school’s Interact Club. For more photos, go to https://rotaryclubofsandysprings.zenfolio.com/p622730451 Scholarship recipients for the 2020-2021 academic year are: Keziah N. Plange, North Springs High School, attending Georgia State University; Trinity N. Henry-Jack, North Springs High School, attending Valdosta State University; Jonah B. Menikoff, Riverwood International High School, attending Emory University; Simon M. Kwon, North Springs High School, attending Georgia Institute of Technology; Danielle L. Barnard, Riverwood International High School, attending Georgia Institute of Technology; Khairi A. Morrow, North Springs High School, attending Elon University; and Marshall C. McArthur, Holy Innocent's Episcopal School, attending University of South Carolina See more

DAN KEELS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS - SANDY SPRINGS ROTARY FOUNDATION On Monday, December 20, 2021, Gene Jordan, President of the Sandy Springs Rotary Foundation, Inc. presented the annual program on the foundation's Dan Keels Scholarships. The Dan Keels Scholarship is a scholarship program established in honor of the late Dan Keels who, as a member of the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs and as Chaplain of Northside Hospital, gave extensively to his community throughout his lifetime an...d inspired people through his lifetime of community service. The foundation is an active 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and contributions are tax deductible. Its board of directors consists of members of the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs. Current directors are Gene Jordan, President, Bill Snellings, Treasurer, and Sally McLaughlin, Secretary. For 32 years, the Sandy Springs Rotary Foundation, Inc. has celebrated and encouraged young adults who embrace Rotary International’s motto of Service Above Self and who exhibit exemplary academic, community service and leadership qualities. Established in 1989 by the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs, the Sandy Springs Rotary Foundation, Inc. operates exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. Many of the recipients have exhibited leadership qualities while participating in their high school’s Interact Club. For more photos, go to https://rotaryclubofsandysprings.zenfolio.com/p622730451 Scholarship recipients for the 2020-2021 academic year are: Keziah N. Plange, North Springs High School, attending Georgia State University; Trinity N. Henry-Jack, North Springs High School, attending Valdosta State University; Jonah B. Menikoff, Riverwood International High School, attending Emory University; Simon M. Kwon, North Springs High School, attending Georgia Institute of Technology; Danielle L. Barnard, Riverwood International High School, attending Georgia Institute of Technology; Khairi A. Morrow, North Springs High School, attending Elon University; and Marshall C. McArthur, Holy Innocent's Episcopal School, attending University of South Carolina See more

Past District Governor S.P. Sethi R.I.D. 3070 (2005-06) Phagwara, India visits Rotary Club of Sandy Springs 12-20-2021. He spoke about his district and projects, inviting us to collaborate on projects. He is Chairman and Managing Director of Fine Switchgears. Mr. Sethi and Club President Nancy Shroeder exchanged club flags. For more photos, go to https://rotaryclubofsandysprings.zenfolio.com/p1001392634

Past District Governor S.P. Sethi R.I.D. 3070 (2005-06) Phagwara, India visits Rotary Club of Sandy Springs 12-20-2021. He spoke about his district and projects, inviting us to collaborate on projects. He is Chairman and Managing Director of Fine Switchgears. Mr. Sethi and Club President Nancy Shroeder exchanged club flags. For more photos, go to https://rotaryclubofsandysprings.zenfolio.com/p1001392634

On 12-20-2021, the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs inducted Jay Brackman as its newest member. Jay is Senior Sales Executive for Integris, an IT company. He is a former Rotarian in the Henry County Rotary Club. Pictured l-r, S.P. Sethi (PDG 3070 India; PDG 6900 Jim Squire, Jay Brackman, PDG Ralph Thurmond. Welcome Jay! https://rotaryclubofsandysprings.zenfolio.com/p658240495

Thanks to Nancy and Rolfe Schroeder for hosting the Christmas Holiday Party this year. Here are some photos: https://rotaryclubofsandysprings.zenfolio.com/p825991848

On Wednesday November 11, 2020 members of the Sandy Springs Rotary Club met with Principal Laurie Woodruff. The RCSS has been active in serving our community fo...r over 48 years. Education has always been one of our highest priorities for service projects. We are incredibly pleased to provide eight hotspot devices to enable distance learning for students who may not have internet access at home. Principal Laurie Woodruff responded during the presentation by saying: Thank you all for coming out to visit Sandy Springs Middle School today to share in the excitement of providing hotspots to our families! I feel fortunate to have an amazing organization such as Rotary Club of Sandy Springs invested in supporting our school and community. I know that our partnership will continue to flourish, with the students of SSCMS being the ultimate beneficiaries.

We were so involved that year.

On Wednesday November 11, 2020 members of the Sandy Springs Rotary Club met with Principal Laurie Woodruff. The RCSS has been active in serving our community fo...r over 48 years. Education has always been one of our highest priorities for service projects. We are incredibly pleased to provide eight hotspot devices to enable distance learning for students who may not have internet access at home. Principal Laurie Woodruff responded during the presentation by saying: Thank you all for coming out to visit Sandy Springs Middle School today to share in the excitement of providing hotspots to our families! I feel fortunate to have an amazing organization such as Rotary Club of Sandy Springs invested in supporting our school and community. I know that our partnership will continue to flourish, with the students of SSCMS being the ultimate beneficiaries.

The third project is asking the public for nominations of outstanding first responders for the Rotary International Medals of Honor. These must be active members of the Sandy Springs Police Department or Fire Department including EMTs/Paramedics. Three honorees will be selected - one from each area. Candidates are those who in the nominee’s opinion have gone beyond the call of duty in providing extraordinary service assisting our citizens and business owners, protecting pro...perty, or who have contributed significantly to the public safety profession over the last two years during COVID, civil unrest or other emergency situations. Based on public input the club will select the Honorees who will be recognized at a future event at the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs. The nomination form with more information is available for download at: https://drive.google.com//1Nd-7-3VYIl-uDtr6lttqLmspaJ/view

The club is also supporting the SSPD’s existing Yard Sign Program by promoting it on social media and buying & distributing signs to residents & businesses in Sandy Springs.

The Rotary Club of Sandy Springs begins billboard campaign as part of a three step service project to support Sandy Spring’s Police Dept. and First Responders.

The third project is asking the public for nominations of outstanding first responders for the Rotary International Medals of Honor. These must be active members of the Sandy Springs Police Department or Fire Department including EMTs/Paramedics. Three honorees will be selected - one from each area. Candidates are those who in the nominee’s opinion have gone beyond the call of duty in providing extraordinary service assisting our citizens and business owners, protecting pro...perty, or who have contributed significantly to the public safety profession over the last two years during COVID, civil unrest or other emergency situations. Based on public input the club will select the Honorees who will be recognized at a future event at the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs. The nomination form with more information is available for download at: https://drive.google.com//1Nd-7-3VYIl-uDtr6lttqLmspaJ/view

We are Reeaaaallllyyyyy missing RYLA about now. Counting the days until next time we see each other again! #RYLA2022orBust

The club is also supporting the SSPD’s existing Yard Sign Program by promoting it on social media and buying & distributing signs to residents & businesses in Sandy Springs.

The Rotary Club of Sandy Springs begins billboard campaign as part of a three step service project to support Sandy Spring’s Police Dept. and First Responders.

We are Reeaaaallllyyyyy missing RYLA about now. Counting the days until next time we see each other again! #RYLA2022orBust

Sandy Springs Rotary Club raised more than $1,300 for CAC! Left to right: Sandy Springs Rotary President John Neill, Benjy Dubovsky, Nancy Schroeder, Todd Lawrimore, Will MacArthur, and CAC CEO Tamara Carrera.

Family of Rotary night at the Select in Sandy Springs

The Kassel Family has provided the following information about the service for Milton and Valerie tomorrow, Sunday, October 11 , 2020 Our family would like to invite any Rotary members to join a Zoom Memorial Servicefor Milton N. Kassel, on Sunday night at 7:30, hosted by clergy from The Temple. ... Are you able to send this notice out before tomorrow evening? https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86044256285 Meeting ID: 860 4425 6285 Passcode: 887272

The Rotary Club of Sandy Springs offers its condolences to the family of longtime member Milton Kassel and his beloved wife, Valerie. Here are some photos of Milt and his beautiful wife, Valerie, which were taken over the past 10 or so years. https://rotaryclubofsandysprings.zenfolio.com/p200775026

Dr. Antony Fauci - Proud Rotary Paul Harris Fellow!

Join us Friday July 31

Members of the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs made a visit to CAC today to present a donation of $1,315! The club raised the funds as part of a Derby Day fundrais...er event in May that was organized by the Alpharetta Rotary Club. Left to right: Sandy Springs Rotary President John Neill, Benjy Dubovsky, Nancy Schroeder, Todd Lawrimore, Will MacArthur, and CAC CEO Tamara Carrera. #sandysprings #foodpantry #COVID

DG Kirk at his first official visit , RC of Sandy Springs. Home club of PDG Jim Squire. DG Kirk with President John .

Sandy Springs Rotary has just begun the new Rotary year. This year we will be having more fun & interesting meetings and increase our activities that benefit public safety personnel, school children, seniors and businesses in Sandy Springs. Click on this link to see the video of all the things we did in the 20129-2020 year https://drive.google.com//1Z6jyT-WzkikX7Pwn0KXQRNeQK/view For more information visit sandyspringsrotary.org. Contact us for a meeting invitation and... find out what Rotary can do for you. John Neill President Club Meetings: 1st 2nd & 4th Mondays: Hilton Perimeter Suites 6120 Peachtree Dunwoody, Sandy Springs 30328