Connie Veates is Trees Atlanta’s Co-Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer. She has a long history with the organization having served on the board for 10 years; 5 of which she was President. Under her leadership, Trees Atlanta successfully completed a capital campaign which resulted in the building of their facility – one of the few Platinum LEED certified buildings in Georgia. In her current role Connie is responsible for development, finance, marketing, education, communications, human resources and special events.
Prior to coming to Trees Atlanta she was a long-tenured executive with BellSouth and AT&T. Connie holds a Master’s of Business Administration degree from Georgia State University.
Greg Levine is Trees Atlanta’s Co-Executive Director and Chief Program Officer. Greg has been with the organization for over 22 years and is responsible for all programming that supports the mission of Trees Atlanta. Under his leadership Trees Atlanta has forged a strong partnership with the Atlanta BeltLine and is in the process of planting the BeltLine Arboretum. Additionally, he oversees neighborhood and city plantings, forest restoration, advocacy, and the urban forestry crew.
Greg has a Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Georgia and is an ISA Certified Arborist.
Both Connie and Greg were recently named to Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Who’s Who in Sustainability.
Beginning Saturday, October 13 at 1:00pm in the Nature Center, you, your friends and family will start by selecting your camp activities! Choose from archery, nature hikes, arts & crafts, fishing and more! Our day will continue with LINK's Songs, Stories & S'mores at the Amphitheater, and a camp night hike. Stay the night or head on home, your choice!
Date: October 13-14, 2018 Time: Saturday 1:00pm - Sunday 11:00am Location: Camp Kiwanis, 2613 Old Wildcat Bridge Road Danielsville, GA 30633 Meeting Place: Nature Center (lower camp) Contact: (706)795-2098 or crobinson2@bgcma.org Cost: Free!
Welcome Home to Camp K: past & current LINK, Staff, & Campers! Welcome to all of our supporters, for this Fabulous Fall Event
With the leaves falling, crisp air, and no bugs - it is a great time to come visit Camp Kiwanis this fall! Starting at $0, you can add on perks to enjoy your stay. Beginning Saturday at 1pm in the Nature Center, you can sign up yourself, and your friends and family, for some of the many activities camp has to offer! (Including: archery, nature hikes, fishing, kayaking and more!) Follow up your day with Songs, Stories & S'mores at the Amphitheater, then a camp night hike.
Are you a new member to the Kiwanis Club of Atlanta? Then come to our next new member orientation to learn more about the club and how to make the most of your membership. We will go over the activities of the club so you can find a way to get more involved … plus learn a bit about the history of Kiwanis and how our club fits into the international organization!
The next Orientation is Tuesday, October 23, 10 am before our luncheon meeting!
Just RSVP to KiwanisClubAtlanta@gmail.com to sign up.
And by the way … this is a great way for you veteran members to get re-energized! There is always something new to learn!
National Philanthropy Day 2018 is Thursday, November 8th and the Kiwanis Club of Atlanta is proud to be the Philanthropy in the Classroom Presenting Sponsor! We have 40 reserved seats for Kiwanis Atlanta members. There is no charge for regular members, and Associate/Satellite/Emeritus/Honorary members may attend for the regular $15 luncheon charge. Member guests may attend if seats are available for the guest charge of $35. Please email KiwanisClubAtlanta@gmail.com by October 23rd to put your name on the RSVP list. Parking is available in the Aquarium lot for $7.
Philanthropy in the Classroom is a program designed to familiarize elementary school children with the concept of philanthropy.
Remaining Date for this fall:
10-26: Stanton Elementary School
We are very excited about expanding our program and will need around 70 volunteers to cover each class. Once you sign up, you will receive more information.
During your session, you will:
Read a children’s book about philanthropy to a third-grade class
Discuss the meaning of philanthropy with students
Provide support to students as they create drawings that express what philanthropy means to them
Please note: A background check is required for all Kiwanis volunteers. If you are interested in participating, please check with Karen Losin to be sure your background check is current.
Just in case you missed the last couple Member Spotlights at the Kiwanis Club of Atlanta luncheon meeting, we have listed the last few below. The next time you need someone with their expertise, please, "Do Business with a Kiwanian!"
"Do Business" with these Kiwanians!
Chelsea Carver is the Development Coordinator for Youth Villages Georgia. Youth Villages is a national non-profit dedicated to helping families live successfully. In Georgia, they provide residential treatment services at the Inner Harbour Campus in Douglasville and Community Based services to families in the Atlanta and surrounding areas.
Do you want to let the members of our club know more about you and your business? Do you want to network and cultivate more business contacts? If you answered yes, then you need to sign up to do a "Member Spotlight" at one of our club meetings!
Spotlights are done every 2nd and 4th Tuesday luncheon meeting (and the occasional 5th) each month. You have two minutes to showcase your business and tell the other members how you can benefit them! To get on the schedule, just email Karen at KiwanisClubAtlanta@gmail.com.
Our club is looking for about 6 individuals who are willing to become part of the "Lunch Bunch" team! Team members will help the lunch meetings operate smoothly by working the a/v board and sounds system in the back, ensuring that any a/v the speakers use are properly set up, and working the microphones during the Q&A sessions!
While no technical experience is necessary, volunteers should feel comfortable and confident adjusting sound levels and setting up the computer for power point and video presentations. And the benefit is a dedicated comfy seat at the a/v table during lunch!
Don't get the BOOT! Be sure your car has a Kiwanis Club of Atlanta car decal properly displayed on your vehicle.
The security company contracted by Lanier Parking will be booting all cars that are parked in the reserved parking places and that do not have a valid decal on their car identifying them as attending the Kiwanis Club of Atlanta luncheon. So if you arrive prior to 11:45 am on Tuesday, please make sure you have a parking decal on your car. You can get a decal from Karen at the luncheon meeting, and then place it on the right back window (passenger side) from inside your car. They are static cling, so easy to put on and take off!