Peachtree Corners Rotary Club News

Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle Special Guest at Rotary Club Meeting

The Peachtree Corners Rotary Club was honored to have the Lieutenant Governor speak at its Monday luncheon meeting.

Georgia's 11th Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle was the guest speaker at the Peachtree Corners Rotary Club luncheon meeting on Monday. Introducing the Lieutenant Governor was Senator Curt Thompson (Dist. 5). "Casey Cagle is committed to education in Georgia. He helped create the E-SPLOST system and has been a champion for the charter school system," said Thompson. Cagle, a Gainesville native, made history in 2006 by becoming the first Republican elected to the state's second highest office and was re-elected for a second term. "We as citizens have experienced some economic challenging times recently," said Cagle. "At the state level we've felt it too. This year we've cut $4 billion in state spending but have maintained our AAA rating. …

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Hotrods, Antique Autos, Muscle Cars Highlighted in Car Show on Saturday

Rotary Club of Duluth is holding the car show from 10-2 p.m. at Duluth's Town Green. Register cars in advance online or the day of the show. Proceeds benefit Operation One Voice.

Peachtree Corners automobile aficionados, here's your chance to take a trip back in time. With the cooperation of the City of Duluth, the Rotary Club of Duluth will host its First Annual Car Show Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. along the square (adjacent to the Town Green) in historic downtown Duluth. Proceeds from the event will benefit Operation One Voice, a Duluth-based non-profit organization that assists children and families of fallen Special Operations Forces. Owners of cars -- antique classics, foreign sports, hotrods, 1972 & older muscles, and post 1972 muscles -- and pickups are invited to participate in the show for an entry fee of $20 per car through April 12 and $25 per car on the day of the show. Preregistration, …

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Peachtree Elementary Student Honored by Rotary Club

Rachel Newman, a third grader in Ms. Eady's class was recognized this week by the Peachtree Corners Rotary Club as its Student of the Month.

Each week the Peachtree Corners Rotary Club recognizes a student from the Norcross elementary and middle school cluster. They rotate the schools so each school has a chance to nominate its Student of the Month.  This past week the student was from Peachtree Elementary School Rachel Newman from Ms. Eady's third-grade class was presented the following proclamation by Rotarian Robert Mann on Monday, Jan, 7.   Rachel has attended Peachtree Elementary since kindergarten, and we are very proud of her accomplishments.  She is a bright, talented, young lady who strives to always make the honor roll. She honors her parents with excellence in the classroom and reflects their training with good manners. No challenge is too great or task too small for…

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Simpson Elementary Student Honored at Rotary Club Luncheon

Elena Domenech, a first grader, was recognized recently by the Peachtree Corners club as its "Student of the Month."

The Peachtree Corners Rotary Club recognizes a student who has done something outstanding whether academically, athletically or through community service. Recently Simpson Elementary School student Elena Domenech, from Mrs. Berrigan's first grade class was recognized as the Rotary Club's Student of the Month. Elena received a framed proclamation that read: Elena has attended Simpson Elementary since kingergarten, and we are very proud of the exceptional learner and leader she has become in such a short amount of time. As a learner, she accepts every challenge given to her by her teachers. Whatever the task, Elena strives to be the best at it. She shows an enthusiasm for learning and works hard each and every day. Simpson Elementary is …

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Simpson Elementary School Student Honored

Evan Macrenaris.was recognized at the Peachtree Corners Rotary Club on Monday.

  At its weekly meeting on Monday, Feb. 6, the Peachtree Corners Rotary Club recognized Evan Macrenaris, a Simpson Elementary School student from Mrs. Danner’s third grade class as its Student of the Month. A proclamation was presented to the second-grader which pronouced:  Evan has attended Simpson Elementary since kindergarten, and we are very proud of the exceptional learner and leader he has become in such a short amount of time. As a learner, he accepts every challenge given to him by his teachers. He is extremely creative and shows an enthusiasm for learning. He works hard to do his best each and every day. This year, Evan has exemplified stellar leadership. He shows what it means to be a friend by consistently showing respect …

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Peachtree Corners Rotary News

The Rotary Club was pleased to have as its presenter Shepherd Center's Scott H. Sikes

  Each week Peachtree Corners Rotary Club enjoys lunch followed by a presentation and speaker. Scott Sikes, the executive director of Shepherd Center Foundation provided information to the club's members and their guests. The Shepherd Center is the nation's largest nonprofit hospital devoted to research, intensive medical care, rehabilitation, and advocacy for people with spinal cord injury and disease, acquired brain injury, Multiple Sclerosis and chronic pain The Shepherd Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization created to accept gifts on behalf of Shepherd Center.  Shepherd Center was founded in 1975 in Atlanta and has treated patients at its two metro Atlanta campuses from all 50 states and 50 foreign countries.   The …

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Education Highlighted at Peachtree Corners Rotary Club Meeting

The local club supports our community schools through programs that include the Norcross High School Interact Club, student of the month recognition awards and others.

  The Peachtree Corners Rotary Club was delighted to have principals and councilors from 11 of the community schools who attended our first meeting of 2012. One of the primary objectives is our emphasis on education from the local schools though Ambassadorial Scholarships which have given more than 41,000 men and women the opportunity to study abroad. Our local club puts an emphasis on our neighborhood schools with several programs. A number of our members participate in the mentor program spending time with students after school. The Rotary Club also supports the Norcross High School Interact Club which is a service oriented club. The Peachtree Corners Rotary Club also highlights local elementary and middle school students through its …

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Pinckneyville MS Student Recognized at Rotary Club Luncheon

Satya Jella is an all A's student at the Peachtree Corners school.

  Pinckneyville Middle School student Satya Jella has been nominated by his teachers as being an outstanding all A's student taking gifted and accelerated classes. Satya is a respectful, courteous and hardworking student and is a member of Pinckneuyville's Future Problem Solving Team and FIRST Lego League (Robotics). He is recognized as a leader by his teachers and his fellow students and is involved in many activities outside of school which includes karate, tennis, singing, playing the drums and piano. Satya is an excellent example of the quintenssential International Baccalaureate student. Editor's note: Satya Jella was recognized recently by the Peachtree Corners Rotary Club as its student of the week. Each week the club recognizes a …

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Peachtree Elementary Student Honored

Omar Mejia-Morgado was recognized at the Peachtree Corners Rotary Club on Monday.

At its weekly meeting on Monday, Oct. 31, the Peachtree Corners Rotary Club recognized Omar Mejia-Morgado, a second grade student at Peachtree Elementary School, as its student of the month. A proclamation was presented to the second-grader which pronouced: Peachtree Elementary is proud to recognize Omar Mejia-Morgado from Ms. Idlette's second grade class as our Rotary Student for the 2011-2012 school year. Omar shows committment to his learning and learning environment. He is very focused on any task he is given. Omar always completes assignment and never gives less than his best. He keeps his area neat and organized so that he is prepared for whatever may be asked of him at any time. Omar is principled in his actions. He is a very …

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Richard Steele, Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner speaks to the Peachtree Corners Rotary Club

Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner Richard Steele was the guest speaker at the Peachtree Corners Rotary Club's weekly meeting on Monday.  Commissioner Steele explained the various aspects of the Tax Commissioner’s office which has basically two functions, property tax collection and automobile tag sales.  In 2010 the department served 874,000 customers, 300,000 where property tax customers and 574,000 where customers of the tag offices. Steele said last year the property tax collection constituted 75 percent and tag sales made up 25 percent of the county revenue.  An important point he made was that his office does not determine how much tax is paid, they are charged only with the collection. Determining the property value and taxable amount…

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