Message from the President: What an Amazing Event!
Wow, what a great gathering at our annual Foundation Benefit as we honored Gary and Tia Stokan and raised money for all the good we do in the community and beyond. We crushed it as they say. We had a record year of giving due to the amazing and fabulous team that put this event together. My thanks go out to Marilyn Morgan and Rosa McHugh who knocked it out of the park as this year’s co-chairs. Shout out to Jeff Clark for all things technical and making sure the software was working correctly. Gratitude to Ryan Neff and his committee for the silent and live auction. We had some great items that attendees got to bid on including several exciting trips. And to Ford Donohue and his sponsorship committee. We had a record number of sponsorships this year. Not only was Chick-fil-A a presenting sponsor, and their former CEO Dan Cathy was also in attendance. It truly was a memorable evening.
And Buckhead Rotarians and guests know how to dress to the nines (idiom meaning: wearing fashionable, elaborate, or formal clothing to look one's absolute best, often for a special occasion or to impress). And everyone sure did dress to impress. Look at the pictures from the evening;
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Rotary Benefit: Message from the Co-Chairs
What an incredible event we had on Saturday night!
Thank you for the energy, generosity, and teamwork that made the 2026 Buckhead Rotary Foundation Benefit such a tremendous success.
The gross revenue graph tells an exciting story, and while final expenses are still being gathered, this is already shaping up to be the most successful fundraising event in the history of the Buckhead Rotary Foundation.
That achievement belongs to every Rotarian who sponsored, donated, volunteered, invited guests, procured auction items, and helped make the evening so special. Your leadership and commitment made a remarkable impact and set a new standard for what we can accomplish together.
Please take a few minutes to complete the Benefit survey by clicking here: Complete the Survey Here. Your feedback will help us build on this momentum and make next year even stronger.
Thank you again for making this year’s Benefit such an extraordinary success.
With gratitude,
Marilyn Morgan & Rosa McHugh
2026 Buckhead Rotary Foundation Benefit Co-Directors
Monday's Meeting: Speaker Katharine Kelley, CEO, Buckhead Coalition
Speaker: Katharine Kelley. CEO, Buckhead Coalition
Need to join by Zoom, click the link below.
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Invocation: Molly Guenther
Sunshine: Matthew Frost
Rotary Club of Buckhead
Maggiano’s Little Italy
3368 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA 30326
Volunteer Opportunities!
April 18: SIGN UP HERE Pawsitivity Partnership with Buckhead Rotarians Delivering Pet Food with Open Hand
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 for an orientation and then each carload will hit the road to help our furry friends and their people.
Open Hand, 1380 West Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
April 25, 2026 10:30 am— 12:00 pm SIGN UP HERE Eagle Scout Recognition Ceremony
The Eagle Scout Recognition Ceremony is a distinguished occasion dedicated to honoring the exceptional achievements, leadership, and service of individuals who have attained the rank of Eagle Scout. This celebratory event brings together community members and supporters to recognize the discipline, perseverance, and character demonstrated by these young leaders, while also acknowledging the organizations and individuals whose support has contributed to their success.
The Rotary's continued support has played a meaningful role in their success, and we would greatly appreciate the opportunity to recognize your contribution.
Ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. and will conclude by 12:00 p.m. at the Rialto at GSU
District Conference: Where Fellowship Meets Leadership
Join us for an unforgettable 2026 District Conference on April 17th – 19th as we celebrate the incredible accomplishments for the Rotary Year. This year’s conference is at the beautiful Lake Lanier Islands Resort which offers a fresh, fun setting for fellowship, inspiration, and celebration.
For members that may not be able to allocate the full weekend, this is the first time District Conference is located 50 miles (or less) from Atlanta, which offers the opportunity to attend for a portion of the conference (come Friday or Saturday) and you do not have to stay overnight. You must sign up to attend the conference here.
Questions, contact, Doug Eidson, 404-520-5807.
