Welcome to the Rotary Club of Atlanta West End
people of action in atlanta's west end
Welcome to Rotary of Atlanta West End! Many things have changed in Atlanta's West End since 1958, bu one thing has remained the same...The Rotary Club of Atlanta West End. Throughout our 60+ year history, our organizational DNA hasn't changed. We have always worked to build strong relationships between servant leaders of diverse backgrounds, leveraging our resources for broader collective impact in our community.
Why join Rotary of Atlanta West End? You'll connect with other members who are respected, engaged professionals and community leaders from a cross-section of some of Atlanta's most influential institutions.
You'll instantly be part of an international fellowship, welcomed to visit and network with any of the more than 33,000 Rotary clubs in 200 countries
Each week, you'll meet thought-provoking speakers who will deepen your understanding of our city and how it works.
And you'll enjoy sharing time with our fun, informal, friendly group at weekly meetings, social events, conferences, and service projects.
Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
- Join Leaders: Connect with leaders from our community and the world
- Exchange Ideas: Expand your network and your worldview
- Take Action: Help create lasting change in our community and other communities around the world
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Atlanta West End Rotary Blog
Stories about Rotary as told by our membership.
November 13, 2020 2:00pm
Ambassador Charles Shapiro: Bringing Atlanta to the World, and the World to Atlanta
Rotarian Kyra Solomon invited Ambassador Charles Shapiro, career diplomat and President, World Affairs Council of Atlanta, to speak to our club. In 2011, Ambassador Shapiro retired from the Foreign Service. During his time at the Foreign Service, he held numerous positions including ambassador to Venezuela and principal deputy assistant … [more]
November 6, 2020 2:00pm
District Governor Kirk Driskell Inspires
President Kimberly Weaver presented Mr. Kirk Driskell, District Governor of Rotary District 6900, as our speaker. Kirk spent most of his fascinating talk describing how he could easily be the most unlikely person to be heading one of the most renowned districts in all of Rotary International. Kirk said he was an alcoholic and felon … [more]
October 30, 2020 2:00pm
Stephanie Stuckey is Nuts for the Family Business
Kevin Wilson presented Stephanie Stuckey, former State Legislator from DeKalb County and now the owner of Stuckey’s, a national chain of franchised roadside restaurants and purveyor of a wide range of candies and sundries. Stephanie graduated from UGA, earned a law degree, and now also leads an environmental law firm. Stephanie … [more]
October 23, 2020 2:00pm
Myrna Fuller & Emily Giordano On Development in Atlanta's West End
Kevin Wilson presented Myrna Fuller, longtime director of the Hammonds House Museum and major operative in the West End Merchants Coalition (WEMC), and Emily Giordano, of the City of Atlanta Department of City Planning, as our weekly speakers. Myrna and Emily teamed up to provide a sophisticated presentation to show business … [more]
October 16, 2020 2:00pm
Jordan Shorthouse, Creative Director, Turner Sports: Risk Taking as Art
Neil Shorthouse presented Jordan Matthew Shorthouse, Creative Director at Turner Sports – Warner/Media. Jordan is the son of Neil and Patty and Jeanne Shorthouse. Neil and Jeanne adopted Jordan when he was 6 weeks old in July 1970. Jordan's presentation centered on family, learning/education, and work (specifically … [more]
End Polio Now
Since 1985, Rotary has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in the effort to rid the world of the polio virus.