Approximately 65 ARCS members and their guests came together for our Annual Membership Meeting on May 3, 2023, at the Piedmont Driving Club. We were delighted that two of our university first ladies attended, honorary ARCS member Beth Cabrera of Georgia Tech and Carmel Fenves of Emory.
Our distinguished speaker was Dr. Anant Madabhushi from Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Madabhushi is a global leader in developing artificial intelligence to improve outcomes for individuals with cancer and other diseases.
A highlight of the meeting was the recognition of Jeanne Berry’s 90th birthday. Her daughter Marie Berry attended, and all joined in singing “Happy Birthday.” To commemorate Jeanne’s special birthday, donations are being raised to fund an ARCS scholar in Jeanne’s name for 2023. At the end of the meeting, Sara Jean passed the President’s gavel to Carolynn Cooper. A special thanks to Sara Jean for stepping into the President’s role this past year! We should all remember Sara Jean’s quote “Volunteers are not paid because they are worthless - but because they are priceless!”
Thanks from ARCS Atlanta Scholar Alum Deborah Kilpatrick, CEO Evidation Health
The work you (ARCS Foundation Atlanta members) have all done is tremendous, and I am so proud to be a part of that legacy. I hope that my work is making you all feel that there has been a good return on your investment.
Thanks from Alum Courtney Pollard, III, MD, PhD, MedStar Harbor Hospital, Baltimore
Let me start by saying how thankful I am for being selected as an ARCS scholar. I consider it one of my greatest achievements thus far and I am immensely proud to count myself as one of the amazing group of students that your organization selected to receive this award. I want you ladies to know you are doing an outstanding job! You all are embarked on a truly altruistic endeavor and it is my fervent prayer that this organization thrives for years to come.
Thanks from Scholar Laura Redmond
"I want to thank you again for supporting my career development, and I look forward to encouraging the development of future scientists as an ARCS Scholar Alum."