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GEORGIA'S FIRST KIWANIS CLUB

Membership Newsletter
February 21, 2017

Kids Cultural Challenge with Boys and Girls Clubs
Kiwanis Club of Atlanta first annual  meeting in 1919
Camp Kiwanis in Danielsville, GA
Upcoming Speakers
Feb 21, 2017
"Emerging Trends in Haiti"
"Emerging Trends in Haiti"

Liz Blake served as Habitat for Humanity’s Senior Vice President — Advocacy, Government Affairs & General Counsel for eight years.  Upon retiring in late 2014, Ms. Blake has continued as a volunteer with a focus on secure tenure, land rights and gender issues impacting development in the third world; representing Habitat at conferences and world forums.  Ms. Blake serves as an advisor to C432 on job creation projects in the apparel, social services and tourism sectors in Haiti.  Prior to 2006, Ms. Blake was Executive Vice President and General Counsel for US Airways, Senior VP and General Counsel of Trizec Properties, VP and General Counsel of GE Power Systems and Vice President and Chief of Staff of Cinergy Corp., now part of Duke Energy.  Prior to that she was a partner with the Frost & Jacobs law firm in Cincinnati, Ohio and associated with Davis Polk and Wardell in New York. 

Additionally, Ms. Blake currently is a Director of Green Brick Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ) and of the Westside Future Fund, an Atlanta public-private partnership. Ms. Blake serves on the boards of social enterprise VisionSpring Inc., the International Women's Forum – Atlanta chapter, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, the Marcus Autism Center, the Westminster School, and is a past Chair of the Ohio Board of Regents.  This past December, Ms. Blake concluded her year appointment as Chair of the Carter Center's Board of Councilors for 2016. 

Blake is a graduate of Smith College and Columbia University School of Law.

INTRODUCTION:  Marbury Rainer
INVOCATION:  John King
Feb 28, 2017
"112 Years of Successful Partnerships"
Mar 07, 2017
"State of the Media"
Mar 14, 2017
Cousins Properties
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Upcoming Events
Program Committee Meeting
Loudermilk Conference Center
Feb 14, 2017
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
 
Interclub - Druid Hills
Viollette Restaurant
Feb 20, 2017
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Atlanta Satellite Breakfast
Landmark Diner
Feb 21, 2017
7:30 AM – 8:45 AM
 
International Relations Committee Meeting
Loudermilk Conference Center
Feb 21, 2017
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
 
Interclub - Northside
First Presbyterian Church
Feb 24, 2017
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Division One Governor's Rally
Hillside
Mar 02, 2017
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Club Information
Learn. Serve. Connect.
We meet Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
The Loudermilk Center
40 Courtland St. NE
Atlanta, GA  30303
United States
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Breakfast Satellite Location
 
1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 am
Landmark Diner
3652 Roswell Rd. NW
Atlanta, GA  30352
Club Officers
President
 
President Elect
 
Vice President
 
Past President
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
News from Georgia's FIRST Kiwanis Club
Time for Nominations for Kiwanis Club of Atlanta Board of Directors!
If you have a desire to serve on the Kiwanis Club of Atlanta Board of Directors, now is the time to submit your name for consideration!  All qualified members who express an interest to serve will be on a list for potential nomination.  Members will complete their nomination forms at the meetings on March 7 and 14, and those persons receiving at least 10 nominations will have their name submitted on the ballot for election at our club's annual election on April 4, 2017.
 
To qualify as a board of director, you must be a member in good standing (current on dues and have made a contribution or pledge to the Kiwanis Foundation of Atlanta) and have served in a prior leadership position with the club as a chair or vice chair of a committee.
 
If you would like to submit your name, please send your request to Ernie Prickett, chair of nominations and leadership development committee, kiwanisclubatlanta@gmail.com by March 3, 2017.
Get Your Photo Taken for the Kiwanis Club Directory
SMILE!  Need to add or update your photo in the Kiwanis Club of Atlanta directory?  Julius Lee will be taking photos before and after all the luncheon meetings in February!  So put on your best smile and your gorgeous mug will be on view for all the members to see!
Kiwanis Club of Atlanta Car Decals
Don't get the BOOT!  Be sure your car has a Kiwanis Club of Atlanta car decal properly displayed on your vehicle.
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Member Spotlights
Just in case you missed the last couple Member Spotlights at the Kiwanis Club of Atlanta luncheon meeting, we have listed the last few below.  The next time you need someone with their expertise, please, "Do Business with a Kiwanian!"
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KCA Polo Shirts - Get Yours Now!
If you don't have a Kiwanis Club of Atlanta club polo shirt, be sure to order yours today! 
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2016-17 Committee Interest Forms
Have you filled out your 2016-17 Committee Interest Form?
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Parking for Kiwanis Club of Atlanta Luncheons
How to park when you attend a Kiwanis Club of Atlanta weekly meeting!
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