The club welcomed the new Rotary year with an energetic meeting led by President Dan Jenkins. In attendance were guests including Assistant Governor Butch Carter, SaraSpring Weston from North Fulton Community Charities and Kirk Canaday of the former Johns Creek North Fulton club.

William Bennett led Happy Dollars, and members shared plenty of good news, including a new grandson for Doug and Michelle Higgins, Peachtree Road Race participation and travel updates. The club raised $152 during Happy Dollars; since Doug Higgins went over the $100 threshold, he decided the funds would go to The Rotary Foundation.

Today's program was a message from our new president, Dan Jenkins, who outlined the year's planned service projects and challenged members to increase participation in community service opportunities.

Membership Chair Jeff Esterkes and Membership Committee member Joe Leone spoke about the importance of membership engagement and connection to sustain club efforts and impact.

After the meeting, members completed the club's first service project of the year by organizing school supplies into 48 backpacks for North Fulton Community Charities. SaraSpring Weston noted that the need this year is 200 more students than last year, and our 48 backpacks — one per member of the club — will help address that increased need.Many thanks to Service Chair Amie Blanton for organizing the supplies, and to Stacey Nyman for leading the backpack project in Amie's absence. The meeting set a positive tone for the year ahead as the club prepares for upcoming service initiatives and member involvement.