Our meeting on Tuesday, July 28, was a welcome home of sorts for a couple of our members! Several members had Happy Dollars to share, including Steve Cory, who recently returned from celebrating his birthday with a memorable Route 66 adventure, and President Dan Jenkins, who shared highlights from a trip around Ireland with his siblings and their spouses.

We were also delighted to officially welcome Chris Lyboldt (sponsored by Mark Hutchins and Cliff Wilcox) as the newest member of the Rotary Club of North Fulton. We look forward to serving alongside Chris and know that his involvement will help strengthen our club as we continue to expand our service and increase our impact in the community.

The day's program focused on one of Rotary's signature initiatives—Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE). We are fortunate to have our own Bob MacDonald serving as the Rotary Youth Exchange Chair for District 6900. Bob was joined by special guest Brian Navorro-McClean, a Youth Exchange student who recently returned from spending the school year in Taiwan. 

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of East Cobb, Brian shared stories from his incredible experience living with three different host families in both rural and urban communities. Beyond the travel itself, he reflected on the personal growth and valuable life lessons he gained through immersing himself in another culture.

Bob complemented Brian's presentation with an overview of the Rotary Youth Exchange program and its long history within Rotary International. Through the program, students learn a new language, experience another culture firsthand, overcome academic and personal challenges, and develop into true global citizens.

Thank you, Bob, for sharing the impact of Rotary Youth Exchange and for your dedicated service to District 6900. We also appreciate Brian for inspiring us with his experiences and demonstrating the life-changing opportunities Rotary makes possible.