LAST WEEK'S PROGRAM
December 19, 2016 The "Atlanta Santa" Makes Sidetrip to Rotary Club of Sandy Springs
UPCOMING PROGRAM
January 9, 2017 - Michael Chriszt, Vice President and Public Affairs Officer. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
On Monday, January 9, 2017, Michael Chriszt will speak to the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs.
From the Federal Reserve website, here is some biographical information about Michael Chriszt:
"Michael Chriszt is a vice president and public affairs officer in the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Public Affairs department. In this role, he is responsible for the Bank's communications, which include media relations, publications, websites, conferences, and outreach activities such as speeches, economic education, and corporate citizenship. He also oversees the Bank's internal communications and the Knowledge and Information Management function.
Prior to assuming his current responsibilities, Chriszt was a vice president in the Research department. There, he was responsible for the Regional Economic Information Network and the Center for Real Estate Analytics. From 2008 to 2010, Chriszt served as assistant vice president in the Research department. He was director of international and regional analysis from 2004 to 2008. In these roles, he oversaw the analysis of economic conditions in the Sixth Federal Reserve District and of international economic developments. Chriszt joined the Bank in 1989 as a public information specialist and moved to the research department in 1990.
While at Miami University in Ohio, Chriszt earned two bachelor's degrees, one in history and one in diplomacy and foreign affairs. He also earned a master's degree there in political science with emphases on international economics and comparative politics. Chriszt received a certificate of study of the European Union and is a graduate of executive education programs at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and the University of Virginia's Darden Graduate School of Business Administration.
Chriszt is a member of the National Association of Business Economists and the Atlanta Economics Club, where he serves as the group's vice president. He also serves on the board of the Georgia Council on Economic Education and the United Way of Cobb County Advisory Board."
Rotary Club of Sandy Springs' End of 2016 Paul Harris Fellows
PDG Bob Hagan Awards Paul Harris Fellows During Holiday Meeting
A number of Paul Harris Fellows were given out during the Monday, December 19, 2016, meeting of the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs. Joined by PDG Bob Hagan, PDG Ralph Thurmond awarded pins to Candace Apple, John Neill, Jim Paschal, Kelly Fredrickson and Lisa Stueve.
Spring 2017 Rotary Exchange Team to India
Rotary Exchange Team To Head To India
Fran Farias announced that she and Phil Farias will be part of the Exchange to India this spring, along with Bob Hagan, Upendra Bhatt, and Bill Barney. There may be additional spaces available on the team, so contact Fran Farias if you would like to be considered to go.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Leadership Sandy Springs' February 9th Live Learn Lead Program Announced
The Rotary Club of Sandy Springs has a long-term relationship with Leadership Sandy Springs, going back to the founding of the nonprofit leadership program. Many members of the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs have graduated from the Leadership Sandy Springs program. The "Live Learn Lead" series of speakers brings exciting and nationally renowned speakers to an evening event to help the Sandy Springs community develop, educate and connect. Plan to attend and make your reservation at Leadership Sandy Springs The event fills up quickly, so make your reservation today.
