“Corruption, embezzlement, fraud, these are all characteristics which exist everywhere.   It is regrettably the way human nature functions, whether we like it or not.  What successful economies do is keep it to a minimum.
 No one has ever eliminated any of that stuff.” 
― Alan Greenspan
 
This Week's Speaker: Dave Amster
Fraud Consultant
 
 
Dave Amster is a Security and Fraud Professional with extensive experience in the industry. As Vice President of Global Fraud Investigations for Equifax, he provided leadership and direction for all fraud investigations, incident response, fraud monitoring analytics, credentialing, background screening, and customer auditing and tracking.
 
He now works with consumers to help protect them from becoming fraud victims, and when necessary, works with them to correct any issues they may have encountered.  While he specializes in working with seniors, Dave works with and assists all consumers in fraud prevention and investigation.
 
 
Alpharetta Rotary and Milton Rotary welcome our GRSP
Student Anna Damsholt from Denmark!
 
 
BIRTHDAYS
  • Aug. 7th - Ron Cox
  • Aug. 8th ­– Rick Kenny
  • Aug. 9th – Brian King
  • Aug. 19th – Emily Metallo
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
  • Sumeet & Sonia Shah Aug 05 2006 13 years
  • J.D. & Trina Grogan - Aug 06 1994 25 years
  • Charlie & Kathy Swahn - Aug 06 2005 14 years
ROTARY ANNIVERSARIES
  • David Cochran 2 years, Aug 04 2017
  • Jim Gilvin 1 year, Aug 07 2018
  • Richard Owens 2 years Aug 09 2017
 
ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (RLI) - August 17, 2019 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Eaton’s Cooper Lighting, 1121 Hwy 74 S, Peachtree City, GA 30269
 
VIBRANT CLUB WORKSHOP - August 24, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm  
Macon Marriott, 240 Coliseum Drive, Macon, Georgia 31217
 
2020 District conference – Jekyll island – April 30 – May 3, 2020
 
Opportunities for Service -
  • Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) – August 17, 7:00-3:30pm - Eaton’s Cooper Lighting
  • Mayor's Corporate Challenge - August 22 - Time to Volunteer is Now - and to start training!
  • Vibrant Club Workshop – August 24, 9:00-12:00 – Macon Marriott
  • Miss Mary' Ice Cream Crankin' - Sunday, August 25th 2-4pm at Roswell Square Park
  • Women in Rotary Event – August 28, 5:30-7:30pm at the Hotel at Avalon
  • Rotary Tanzania Trip - September 25-October 7th - See Bob Koncerak for details
  • Grilling & Gridiron – September 14, 11:30-2:30
  • Fresh Market –If you’ve not participated before, the sign-up sheet is passed around each meeting. This is an easy way to serve those in need by taking breads and other items from Fresh Market to NFCC to be given to those in need. Contact Lee Doernberg.
 
See You Friday Morning! 
Will Daniel, President 2019-2020
Rotary Club of Alpharetta