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1 2p Americus: GRSP Student Weekend: Leadership Weekend (Atlanta) The Rotary Club of Dunwoody, in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of Buckhead, Atlanta Metro, North Atlanta, Brookhaven, the Rotaract Club of Atlanta and the Georgia Rotary Student Program, is very excited about the upcoming
GRSP Leadership Weekend – scheduled January 30-February 1, 2026.
In the course of this weekend, GRSP Scholars will have an opportunity to explore ways they can make a difference in the world, build communication and teamwork skills, complete a community service project, and, of course, spend time having fun with their classmates
and our welcoming Rotarians!
Location: Dunwoody North Shallowford Annex
4470 North Shallowford Road
Atlanta, GA
| 2 12:15p Buckhead: Adam Chamberlain. President & CEO, Mercedes-Benz USA
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Adam Chamberlain assumed the role of President & CEO at Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) in July 2025, with nearly 30 years of experience in the automotive industry. In his role, Chamberlain oversees responsibility for Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars and Vans in the United States, leading more than 1,700 employees and 384 dealer partners in Marketing and Sales efforts. At a pivotal time for the automotive industry, and at an exceptionally exciting time for Mercedes-Benz, Chamberlain will continue to build on the company’s 140-year legacy, while focusing on introducing iconic products and leading technology. Chamberlain began his career in 1996 with Volkswagen Group in the U.K., and expanded his experience to the U.S. market in 2016 when he joined MBUSA for the first time. From 2016 to 2021, Chamberlain served as MBUSA Vice President of Sales and Product Management, helping to lead the brand's retail and product strategy in the dynamic U.S. market.
Chamberlain’s most recent post was Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer at Lithia and Driveway. Under his leadership, he was responsible for driving customer-centric experiences and operational efficiency by implementing strategies, monitoring performance indicators and collaborating to enhance systems and processes. During his time at Lithia Motors, the company was the largest automotive retail group in the world, encompassing 460 retail stores and generating $37B in revenue.
As a native of the U.K., Chamberlain holds a degree in International Business and German from Sheffield Hallam University. | 3 | 4 | 5 1:30 North Cobb: KSU Pantry Restock Come join us at Kennesaw State University and lend a helping hand as we unload the Midwest Food Bank truck and restock the KSU CARES Pantry. | 6 12:30p Buckhead: Pre Valentine's Day at Boyse Ansley SchoolRegister 
We will be on-site at the Boyce Ansley School from 12:30 - 2:30 working with the various grades for an educational, creative and fun project. Rotarian's will be working with all the grades to help them make pet toys, student designed kennel plaques, and in celebration of Valentine's day writing love letters to the animals. This will benefit LifeLine and our Pawsitivity Partnership. The school is located at 120 Ralph McGill Blvd NE Bldg. 3 Ste. 1, Atlanta, GA.
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8 | 9 | 10 12p North Fulton: Speaker: TBD
Guest Join us at our lunch meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at Brimstone Restaurant & Tavern, 10595 Old Alabama Rd Connector, Alpharetta | 11 | 12 7p Vinings Cumberland: Sack Pack - Lunches for Table on Delk Vinings Cumberland Rotarians invite the community to join them on the Second Thursdays 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 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 at Vinings UMC's basement space (near Old Vinings Inn). Sandwich Olympics may or may not be involved...iykyk. LOCATION: 3101 Paces Mill Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30339 Rotary Host Jennifer Humphrey: 404-409-1348
| 13 7:15 Dunwoody: GENERAL MEETING: Nell Benn, CEO, Agape Youth & Family Center
Guest Nell Benn is the Executive Director of Agape Youth & Family Center, where she has served since 2003. Under her leadership, Agape has transformed from a small after-school program serving 25 children one day per week into a comprehensive organization serving 225 youth through in-school, after-school, summer camp, and college/career programs. Community initiatives she implemented—including the Great Backpack Giveaway and Holiday Gift Store—serve over 3,000 children and families annually.
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15 | 16 | 17 5p Newnan: Board Meeting Meeting will be held at: Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA 30263 Contact Kim Debrow for more information. | 18 5p Newnan: Board Meeting Meeting will be held at: Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA 30263 Contact Kim Debrow for more information. | 19 5p Newnan: Board Meeting Meeting will be held at: Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA 30263 Contact Kim Debrow for more information. 5:30p Dunwoody: Thirsty Thursday Excited to head back to the Dunwoody Tavern for our upcoming February, Thirsty Thursday! It feels like a return to our roots. Indulge in the delicious meatloaf! It’s going to be a fantastic evening! 6:30p North Fulton: Companion Club Meeting
The Companion Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at Thrive (above Minnie Olivia Pizza) 44 Milton Avenue, Alpharetta, GA Questions: call Joseph Powell at (912) 662-2246
| 20 5p Newnan: Board Meeting Meeting will be held at: Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA 30263 Contact Kim Debrow for more information. | 21 5p Newnan: Board Meeting Meeting will be held at: Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA 30263 Contact Kim Debrow for more information. 8 Rotary Leadership Institute in Marietta (@ Life Univ.) 
The Rotary Leadership Institute (Sunshine Division) is unique to Georgia and Florida Rotarians! It provides amazing information through a three-part curriculum (that can be taken online or in-person) on how to maximize the opportunities to serve through Rotary and foundational skills to lead and maximize your membership. Saturday, February 21, 2026, RLI will be offered "in person" in Marietta at the Life University Campus near Dobbins Airforce Base. Breakfast and fellowship begins at 7 a.m. and the small class groups begin at 8 a.m. Lunch is provided, and the day ends at 3:30 p.m. Each module (Part 1, 2, or 3) is a full-day. Link to the website below. If interested in attending in Marietta, please speak to Jennifer Humphrey about registration. https://www.ismyrotaryclub.org/wp_api_1-2/R_Event.cfm?EventID=77878839
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22 5p Newnan: Board Meeting Meeting will be held at: Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA 30263 Contact Kim Debrow for more information. 3:30 North Cobb: Forever Fed Volunteers needed to hand out food with Forever Fed. Thank you! Location: Desktop Kennesaw, 3070 North Main Street, Kennesaw, GA 30101 | 23 5p Newnan: Board Meeting Meeting will be held at: Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA 30263 Contact Kim Debrow for more information. | 24 5p Newnan: Board Meeting Meeting will be held at: Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA 30263 Contact Kim Debrow for more information. | 25 | 26 | 27 7:15 Dunwoody: GENERAL MEETING: Dana Rickman, President/CEO, GA Partnership for Excellence in Education
Guest Dr. Dana Rickman is President and CEO of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, a nonprofit that informs and engages leaders to positively impact education through research and non-partisan advocacy. Dr. Rickman joined the Partnership in 2011 and became its fourth president in 2021. She leads EdQuest Georgia, an initiative uniting stakeholders around the goal of ensuring 65% of Georgians earn postsecondary credentials by 2033. Previously, she served as Director of Research and Policy at the Annie E. Casey Foundation and spent over 10 years conducting education research at Georgia State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Georgia State University and a B.A. from Mary Washington College. | 28 |
