Subject: Dunwoody Newsletter for February 18, 2026
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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Rotary Onlinehttps://dunwoodyrotary.org
ROTARY CLUB OFFridays, 7:15 am |
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| President | Matthew Johnson |
| Immediate PP | Louise Barden |
| Vice President | Dave Burr |
| Treasurer | Carter Stout |
| Secretary | Mark Galvin |
| Public Image | Bob O'Brien |
No Meeting This Friday
Join Us at Dunwoody Tavern for Thirsty Thursday
Join the fun and fellowship this Thursday - February 19 - at Dunwoody Tavern, 5488 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody! Festivities begin at 5:30 and generally last until about 7:00 pm. It's a great chance to spend time with your Rotary family. Next week, we'll be back at Maggiano's on Friday morning with Dana Rickman, CEO, Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education.
Rotary Member Spotlight
Understanding OCD with Dr. David Ready
Our very own Mark Galvin recently hosted an insightful episode of his podcast, Dunwoody Dialogues, featuring a deep dive into a topic that affects many families: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
In this episode, Mark sits down with fellow club member Dr. David Ready to demystify OCD. Dr. Ready shares his professional expertise on what the condition actually is, how it differs from common misconceptions, and the various ways it can impact daily life.
It is a fantastic opportunity to see two of our members engaging in a meaningful conversation that brings awareness to mental health. Whether you are looking to learn more about the clinical side of OCD or simply want to support our fellow Rotarians, this interview is well worth the watch.
Watch the full interview here: Dunwoody Dialogues LIVE: Understanding OCD with Dr. David Ready
Opportunity to Serve
Calling All Essay Judges
When Rotary clubs sponsor the Laws of Life Essay Contest, young people have the opportunity to breathe out, sharing their reflections on things like perseverance, integrity, gratitude, and responsibility. Essay judging is one of the most meaningful ways Rotarians can get involved in the Georgia Laws of Life Contest - and your opportunity to be a judge is coming up soon!
Judges read students’ reflections on a character trait—often describing the experience of essay writing as eye-opening and deeply rewarding.
- Judges are typically Rotarians from sponsoring clubs (and we are - and have been - since George Stewart first got us involved with Laws of Life)
- Judges work in teams
- Judging takes place in February and March
- Training and scoring rubrics are provided
Sign up to be an essay judge: https://georgialawsoflife.org/volunteers/
Looking for a Good 1920's Murder Mystery?
If your answer is yes, the Decatur Rotary Club's Murder Mystery with Dinner might be just what you're looking for. Louise and Ron Barden are planning to go - let Louise know if you're interested at lbarden@comcast.net. Here's what we know:
- February 27 at the Historic Courtroom of the DeKalb Historic Courthouse in downtown Decatur (second floor, there is an elevator)
- Put on by professional actors from the Murder Mystery National Company
- After Party: The Roaring Social Speakeasy across the street from the courthouse
- Dress Up: Mafia Wedding 1920s
- Get Your Tickets Now! $80 per person. Scan the QR code in the picture or visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/death-of-a-gangster-murder-mystery-dinner