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This Week's Program: NO MEETING

There will be no meeting of the Atlanta West End Rotary Club on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day.

We encourage members to use the time to rest, celebrate with family and friends, and reflect on the meaning of the holiday. Enjoy the time together and take a moment to appreciate the values and freedoms we observe on this day.

Atlanta West End Rotary sends warm wishes for a safe and meaningful Independence Day and looks forward to seeing members at upcoming meetings.

Atlanta West End Welcomes 2026–2027 Club Leaders

Friday, June 26, was a special day for the Rotary Club of Atlanta West End as members and guests gathered at Atlanta Technical College to celebrate the induction of the club's 2026–2027 leadership and to express appreciation for outgoing President Dr. Victoria Seals.

Dr. Seals, who also serves as president of Atlanta Technical College, brought a spirit of service and leadership to the club throughout the Rotary year. Under her leadership, Atlanta Technical College continues to expand opportunity, strengthen workforce development, and help students build brighter futures.

As we begin a new Rotary year, the club is excited to build on a strong foundation and embrace President Hempfling’s vision of Knowledge, Service, and Camaraderie. Together, members will continue creating opportunities to serve the Atlanta West End community and make a lasting difference.

We extend congratulations to incoming President Chris Hempfling and the 2026–2027 Board of Directors:

• Rodney Fields, President-Elect
• Melanie Sewell, Treasurer
• Neil Shorthouse, Secretary
• Leo Chancey, Membership Director (not pictured)
• CJ Stewart, Public Image Director
• Marilyn Jackson, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director
• Bridgette Long, Service Projects Director (not pictured)

Maternal and Child Health Month — July

Rotary’s goal during Maternal and Child Health Month is to promote access to quality health care for mothers and children before, during, and after childbirth. The focus is not only on services today but on creating sustainable improvements that communities can maintain over time.

• Maternal and child health is viewed as foundational to stronger communities.
• Healthy mothers are more likely to have healthy children.
• Healthier children are more likely to attend school, grow into productive adults, and contribute to stable communities.

Atlanta West End recognizes July as Maternal and Child Health Month and honors Rotary’s emphasis on sustainable, community-centered approaches to improving health for mothers and children.

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Never a Bad Time to Catch Up (ON DUES)!

District 6900 has updated to a new Stripe ACH payment process. The new method is more convenient and more secure. If  you pay your dues via ACH (and you should!), go to YOUR PAGE on our club website (Click here) and use the Setup ACH button to relink your account. Should you encounter any problems, click the Contact Webmaster link in the page footer.