DON'T FORGET THE 23rd ANNUAL KIWANIS OF SANDY SPRINGS PET PARADE ON SEPTEMBER 25th AT THE SANDY SPRINGS FESTIVAL IN THE SANDY SPRINGS FESTIVAL SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT LAWN STARTING AT 9:30 am.  CONTACT MILTON GORMAN, CHAIR AT mgoldgoat@aol.com for more details.

09-05-2010 13:14:28    Posted by: Sean Ellis

PATTI VOELZ IS OUR NEW PRESIDENT FOR 2010-2011.

SPECIAL AWARDS GO TO SEAN ELLIS FOR HIS ENTHUSIASTIC LEADERSHIP IN 2009-2010.

JOIN US FOR  THE INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 AT THE EMPIRE DINER. STEVE YOUNG IS NEW PROGRAM CHAIRMAN.  SIGN ON TO  CHAIR THE PROGRAMS FOR A MONTH OR EVEN ONE MEETING.

09-03-2010 09:49:50    Posted by:

                                     SEPTMEBER 2, 2010

 WE HAD OUR LUNCH AT THE EMPIRE DINER ON 5920 ROSWELL ROAD (ACROSS THE STREET FROM LOWE'S AND EL AZTECA) IN THE PARKSIDE SHOPPING CENTER AT 11:45 AM - 1:00PM.

 WE ARE  READY FOR "UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT" MONTH

  KIWANIS CLUB OF SANDY SPRINGS NEW YEAR 2010-11.

Amy  Macklin Speakman is an experienced Fund Raiser, Grant Creator, and Membership Motivator who is very practical and successful at getting processes started.  Starting in the early 2000's, Amy was Director of Development and Communications for Habitat for Humanity - Atlanta and the Director of Major Gifts for such projects as the Leadership Circle for Georgia Public Television in the late 1990's.  She now runs her own consulting company and a busy household of two beautiful children with her husband, Erik who is also a consultant to non profits, and businesses.  She will give us ideas for our Club and Division to create support for our mission to serve children -worldwide. Lots of  ideas and questions for Amy including the 501(c)3 Chairitable Foundation, and the need for budgeting/project planning so we can start the year on a better fiscal basis. We had a full house featuring a three course, soup, salad, and entree luncheon, with a Greek flair, at the Empire Diner.

08-20-2010 09:29:40    Posted by:

WE CONTINUED OUR EDUCATION MONTH AT THE SANDY SPRINGS KIWANIS CLUB - SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THE WOODLAND CHARTER SCHOOL CHILDREN, TEACHERS AND OUR OWN DR. RUTH WERE BROUGHT BY MEMBERS.

On August 19, Kelli Salyer, VP of JUST PEOPLE Inc., who provides a wide variety of support for adults with developmental disabilities, was our speaker. Started in 1995, as the brain child of Becky Dowling, Just People provides programs for those who "fall between the cracks".  Kelli gave us some great ideas about how to improve our education  and leadership efforts/skills to a community we have not served in Metro Atlanta. An Aktion Club for the 14th Division or encouraging the Just People members to join in our existing projects serving the children and community of Sandy Springs. Go to http://www.justpeople.org  for more details. Charlie added flowers to his Dinner Book program and shared them with members and intercub guests from the Marietta Club (Georgia's largest club). Patty and her Fidelity Bank staff are the clear leaders in sales of the Dinner Books. Nolan (our current Lt. Gov.) distributed info on the Division effort to support the Salvation Army's emergency programs.  

08-06-2010 10:18:19    Posted by:

      AUGUST IS EDUCATION MONTH AT KIWANIS CLUB OF SS

 Jamie Arthur, Head of School, at the SOLIDARITY SCHOOL, located in the heart of Sandy Springs on Northland Drive gave us  lively success stories of her children. Solidarity School is a private Catholic supported school for children aged 3-5.  It is designed to develop children, all U.S. citizens of Hispanic parents, to be better prepared to attend public school. Jamie, who grew up as a teenager in Sandy Springs has spent 25 years in education, knows both our community and the needs of children.  The Solidarity School web site is: www.solidarityschool.org.

MANY MEMBERS BOUGHT THEIR BIG BAG OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THE CHILDREN AT THE WOODLAND CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. JOIN DENISE, OUR LEADER, IN SUPPORTING THIS PROJECT. ELISE CARRIED AWAY A LOAD FOR DR. RUTH AND THE SCHOOL KIDS AND TEACHERS.

07-16-2010 15:18:13    Posted by:

July 15 th, we returned to the days of old "Ponce Park" and the Atlanta Crackers baseball team with Tim Darnell at the plate to hit a home run into the kudzea right center field. Tim is the author of books/online articles on the history of Atlanta sports. He brought autographed

copies of "Crackers-Early Days of Atlanta Baseball" and "101 Sports Ledgends" for sale.  His bio is on the web site: www.timdarnellonline.com.  We met at Nancy G's at 11:45 am on Thursday, July 15th. 

Our newest member, Dixie, was formally inducted into Kiwanis at this meeting by President Sean and Incoming President Patty with the help of the Master of Ceremonies Milton.  Congratulations to 'Dixie'.

07-01-2010 21:00:06    Posted by:

We all wore "red, white and blue" for our special July 1 luncheon celebrating our Patriots Day/Independence Day.  We had John Roland, a Boy Scout District Executive speak about what the Scouting means to our country and his opinions about the future.  Old Scouts, new scouts, veterans, and proud citizens were all on hand to welcome our newest member Dixie. Great day for proud U.S.A. citizens.

06-14-2010 09:46:26    Posted by:

ON THURSDAY, JUNE 17, AT NANCY G's  A PRESENTATION BY AUTHOR AND SALES CONSULTANT, RENEE WALKUP WAS A REAL EYE OPENER. CHECK OUT HER WEB SITE: WWW.SALESPEAK.COM TO LEARN HOW TO SET YOUR GOALS, VISUALIZE SUCCESS AND REMAIN PERSISTENT. RENEE SHARED IDEAS FROM HER BOOKS  "THE NAKED SALESPERSON", "PHONE SELLING BOOK", AND "PERSUASIVE PRESENTATIONS". WE LEARNED ABOUT BETTER TO SOLUTIONS TO HARD TO HANDLE  CONFRONTATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS.  OUR THANKS TO STEVE YOUNG FOR MAKING THE INTRODUCTION TO RENEE.  HER EMAIL IS: walkup@salespeak.com and TEL  is 678-587-9911.

06-02-2010 19:59:23    Posted by: Sean Ellis

We all joined at the Mary Hall Freedom House at 200 Hanover Park Road, Ste  100, near Dunwoody Place at Roswell Road on June 3, 2010 at high noon.

We heard from the founder Mary Hall-Gainer and had a tour of the facility and had a wonderful lunch served in a buffet style ending with great apple pie. Our thanks to Patty Voelz for making the arrangements.  

05-30-2010 09:04:50    Posted by: Sean Ellis

WOODLAND ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL "TEACHER OF THE YEAR" IS: DAWN BRAMLETT, KINDERGARTEN CLASS.

 ON THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2010 at NANCY G' WE HELD  THE AWARD CEREMONIES AND LUNCHEON.  DR. RUTH AND MANY OTHER SANDY SPRINGS DIGNITARIES WERE ON HAND TO MAKE THE AWARD.  FLOWERS, AWARDS, AND GIFTS WERE ALL A PART OF THE CELEBRATIONS FOR DAWN. CONGRATULATIONS TO DAWN, THE WOODLAND CHILDREN AND THEIR LUCKY PARENTS.

04-19-2010 12:30:17    Posted by: Sean Ellis

APRIL 15, 2010 WAS THE TAX FILING DEADLINE DAY. WE MET AT NANCY G's FOR LUNCH TO LEARN ABOUT THE 2010 FEDERAL CENSUS WITH DAN COFFER, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR OF SANDY SPRINGS. EVERYONE HAD  ALL THEIR GOVERNMENT FORMS IN THE MAIL BY 11:45 am THURSDAY SO THEY  ENJOYED THE LUNCHEON AND LEARNED MORE ABOUT  VOLUNTEER SANDY SPRINGS AND OUR CLUBS' EFFORT ON SATURDAY THE 17th OF APRIL AT THE RONALD McDONALD HOUSE. SEE OUR NEWS SECTION FOR THE RESULTS AT THE RMDH.

04-05-2010 20:17:20    Posted by:

WE MEET ON APRIL FOOL'S DAY AT NANCY G's TO LEARN  ABOUT THE DIAGNOSIS AND CURE OF PROSTATE CANCER.  JOHN WHETSTONE OF THE GEORGIA PROSTRATE CANCER COALITION IS OUR SPEAKER.  JOIN US AT 11:45AM FOR A FUN LUNCH. GO TO THEIR WEB SITE: www.georgiapcc.org FOR MORE DETAILS.

03-26-2010 08:38:53    Posted by:

Thursday, March 18th is all about the power of the WRITTEN WORD. Join us to learn what it takes to be not only well versed, but also well written as an executive.  Dr. Marcia Riley, PhD. will share what it takes to advertise you potential worth within your organization.  We meet at Nancy G's at 11:45 for lunch.  See Dr. Riley's web site www.executivewritingcoach.net for details.

03-16-2010 13:15:57    Posted by: Sean Ellis

SPECIAL OLYMPICS- GEORGIA COMES TO THE KIWANIS CLUB OF SANDY SPRINGS.  MRS. RHONDA SULT AND ALLISON KACZENSKI WILL JOIN WITH LT. BO ESKEN OF SSPD TO SHOW US AVAILABLE PROJECTS WHERE WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

Join us on Thursday, March 4th at Nancy G's for our luncheon meeting at 11:45 to learn more about the SSPD goals for Special Olympics.   

02-25-2010 15:28:21    Posted by: Sean Ellis

STEVE COHN, CSP, AUTHOR, LECTURER, AND CONSULTANT ABOUT CUSTOMER SERVICE WILL SPEAK AT THE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH, LUNCHEON MEETING AT NANCY G's AT 11:45.

Check out Steve's web site www.linkedin.com/in/stevecohncsp for details about his books and special talents as a speaker. He has advised corporations serving our community including AT&T, Delta, IBM, and FEDEX. He is is big believer  that business is best done on a Personal Basis.  As a professional trainer and coach, Steve will be a true motivator and idea stimulator for you and your guests.  Join us on Thursday the eighteenth. Steve Young our speaker, par excellence, will introduce the "other Steve".

02-05-2010 12:15:38    Posted by: Sean Ellis

LT. STEVE ROSE OF THE SANDY SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT SPOKE AT THE FEBRUARY 4TH LUNCHEON MEETING AT NANCY G'.

We all check out the "Police Blotter" in the Sandy Springs Reporter to read a little humor in even the worst cases of crime committed in our community.  Steve Rose has been the long time Community Communicator for the Police in North Fulton County and mixes both serious condemnation and advice to go with his now famous descriptions of the silly side of domestic life in Sandy Springs.  He offers good ideas to protect yourself against Theft while describing his own experience and effects of "Ambien".  We enjoyed hearing our street savy Police Officer who brought  the real life on the street to us each time we read his column or hear him speak. 

01-30-2010 11:19:57    Posted by: Sean Ellis