PRESIDENT'S CORNER
President Will MacArthur's Welcome Message
On behalf of the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs, I welcome you to visit our club and experience the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs' hospitality and energy. We meet on Monday for lunch at 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Hilton Perimeter Suites, 6120 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. You can reserve a spot by going to our website at www.sandyspringsrotary.org. Join your fellow professionals, and community and business leaders, and learn how Rotary can fit in your future. Experience Rotary Making A Difference!
UPCOMING PROGRAM
January 29, 2018 - Dan Berschinski, Captain U.S. Army (Ret.)
On January 29, 2018, Dan Berschinski, Captain U.S. Army (Ret.) will speak to the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs.
Text taken from the Connected Warrior Foundation at Connected Warrior Foundation
Dan Berschinski
A native of Peachtree City, GA, Dan Berschinski attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, graduating in 2007 with a commission in the infantry. Upon graduation from West Point, Dan served as a rifle platoon leader with the 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division based out of Fort Lewis in Washington state. In the summer of 2009 Dan and his men deployed to Afghanistan’s violent Arghandab River Valley. On August 18th Dan was severely wounded while leading his platoon on a dismounted patrol. Dan triggered an improvised explosive device, which instantly severed both of his legs above the knees, broke his jaw, and shattered his left arm.
After being medically evacuated out of Afghanistan Dan underwent four months of inpatient surgeries and hospitalization at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Dan then spent the next two years undergoing daily physical therapy and prosthetic limb training. He has since become the military’s only above-the-knee and hip-disarticulation amputee to walk on a daily basis. While in therapy, Dan served as a certified peer visitor, frequently visiting and counseling other wounded service-members and their families. Dan has been an advocate for improved bomb-blast protective equipment for troops currently in combat, as well as an advocate for patient care and improved rehabilitation practices at Walter Reed. He is currently pursuing a patent for a novel prosthetic hip-socket design, and he has worked with M.I.T.’s Media Lab on an advanced prosthetic foot design.
Recently retired from the Army, Dan currently lives in Washington, D.C. He is the owner and president of Two-Six Industries, a plastic injection-molding manufacturer. Dan is also a board member of the Amputee Coalition, America’s leading non-profit amputee awareness organization, as well as the West Point Society of D.C.
Captain Berschinski’s awards and decorations include the Afghan Campaign medal, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Ranger Tab, and Purple Heart medal.
Read an op-ed by Capt. Berschinski at Op-Ed Article
Last Week's Program
January 22, 2018 - Dell Spry, Former FBI Agent and Sr. Management Consultant at Dorrean
On January 22, 2018, former FBI Agent and current Sr. Management Consultant at Dorrean, spoke to the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs.
Pictured here is Dell Spry handcuffing Aldrich Ames on his arrest for espionage. Read more about this at Episode 037
Read an interview with Dell Spry at Dell Spry Interview
Upcoming Club Event
2-11-2018 3rd Annual Senior Prom
The Rotary Club of Sandy Springs will host the 3rd Annual Senior Prom will be held on February 11, 2018 at the Dorothy Benson Senior Center. Live music, dinner and other "prom-like" components will make the evening fun for senior citizens. Attendance requires registration, but is of no cost to the attendees. Food is contributed by local restaurants. The event is coordinated by Nancy Schroeder who will provide more details as the evening approaches. Enjoy photos from the prior Senior Proms at 2016 Senior Prom
CLUB ESSENTIALS
GREETERS/INVOCATION
Next Week's Greeters and Invocation
January 29, 2018
GREETER A: Todd Lawrimore
GREETER B: Chad Hagan
INVOCATION: John Neill
If you are unable to serve as a greeter or give the invocation, please be responsible for finding a replacement.
ROTARY MONTHLY THEME - JANUARY - VOCATION SERVICES MONTH
Habitat for Humanity and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness join with Rotary to improve lives
Rotary has added two service partners that offer clubs new ways to collaborate with other organizations and strengthen their projects: Habitat for Humanity and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB). Read more at https://www.rotary.org/en/new-service-partners-bui...
Habitat for Humanity, one of Rotary’s newest service partners, builds homes for families in need, and provides opportunities for hands-on community service.
Photo by Alyce Henson
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