Fireside chat with Mason Ailstock, President & CEO, Rowen: Progress Report on Rowen, GA
Rowen is a
2,000-acre planned community in Metro Atlanta, thoughtfully designed that
provides a rare ecosystem where education, business, research and smart city
solutions converge to drive innovation in medicine, agriculture and the
environment.
Mason is a trusted
leader in the formation and stewardship of innovation districts, research
parks, and mission-driven real estate developments. With 20 years’ experience
working with higher education institutions, governments and industry, Mason has
a track record of converging real estate, academia, and business to advance
communities of innovation. In his role as President and Chief Executive Officer
of Rowen, Mason is responsible for the real estate development,
public-private-university partnerships, and investment activities of the
2,000-acre multi-use knowledge community ultimately comprising over 50 million
square feet of space and housing over 80,000 employees.
RSVP Here: Remember to RSVP for yourself and your guests!
Message from the President
I am excited for all
the things we have going on in Buckhead Rotary. The calendar is your best
friend, and it is super easy to stay in the know.
We have a growing
and thriving club and it is because each of you gives their all to Buckhead
Rotary.
As I shared in this
week’s meeting my three goals for this year are
1. Engage
– To help you engage in ways that matter most to you. Whether it's through our
regular meetings, various volunteer options, or our Thirsty ThirdsDay socials,
"My Rotary-My Way" is designed to help you engage in ways that you
find most fulfilling. Remember, the more you participate, the more you'll get
out of your membership.
2. Inspire
– Our signature service projects are at the heart of the impact we make in the
community. Our newest project with LifeLine Animal Project joins our ongoing
work with the Shepherd Center and the Boyse Ansley School. Participating in the
way that brings you the greatest fulfillment is key. We also inspire each other
when we recognize those who go above and beyond for our club and community.
3. Energize
– Let's bring energy and fun to everything we do! Our LifeLine Animal Project
is sure to bring joy, whether you're volunteering to take a dog for a day,
helping at a pet health event, or delivering food through our partnership with
OpenHand. And of course our continued work with the Shepherd Center and the
Boyse Ansley School are additional ways to bring energy and fulfillment. These
are just a few ways to volunteer and make a real difference.
Ultimately our
commitment to the above leads to a healthy and thriving club that continues to
grow and evolve with its members.
Nominate Your Fellow
Rotarians
It’s an important
focus for my presidency to recognize Rotarians doing good in our club. Please
nominate your fellow Rotarians who deserve a sincere thank you for their
dedication. Whether they've consistently shown up, lent a hand, or gone above
and beyond. Simply send their name and a brief description of why you are
nominating them to Jim Coleman jcolemanoss72@gmail.com.
These awards are
given out at various intervals throughout the year. Whenever you experience
Rotarians doing good, please take a moment to nominate them.
Our next meeting is
Monday July 28th. Need to join by Zoom, click the link below.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87941219913?pwd=S15RIBjTE1TRk1NaDRNa3hTcmphUT09#success
Password: 48257
Help us Plan Future Speakers
We value your input!
We are working to
plan engaging and meaningful programs, and your feedback is essential. Please
take a moment to complete this brief survey and share your preferences and
speaker recommendations.
Speaker Recommendation Form
Thank you for
helping us make our meetings even more impactful!
Yours in service,
The Speaker
Committee
Reeves Smith, Jeff
Nicholson & Miriam Falaki
Thirsty Thirdsday and Volunteer Opportunities
Don't forget to show off your pet! Email a photo of you and your pet mejgeorgia@gmail.com
July 24 - dedicated
Buckhead Rotarian volunteer training at LifeLine
3:30 PM immediately
following at 5:30 PM - Thirsty Thursday at LifeLine (optional tours of the
facility)
Volunteer Training
Sign Up: https://buckheadrotary.org/event/8392
Thirsty Thursday
Sign Up: https://buckheadrotary.org/reservation/create?event=8770
August 2nd:
Pawsitivity Partnership. Signature Project Orientation 11:00am-12:30am, RSVP
Here: https://buckheadrotary.org/reservation/create?event=8581
August 16 - Pups on
the Path - Dog for a Day foster program, 9:00 AM – Sign Up
Here: https://buckheadrotary.org/reservation/create?event=8587
LifeLine to pick up
pups then walk begins at Hyatt Centric 3301 Lenox Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
We'll enjoy coffee
and donuts afterward - ALL welcome (even if you aren't walking a dog)
Do you have something to share?
This year, we will be sending weekly newsletters each Thursday to share meeting information, social events, volunteer opportunities and more! If you would like to include an activity, photo, or just fun news to share, please email Emily Carter at ecarter@ging.org. Please include "Buckhead Rotary Newsletter" in the subject.
