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Retired Minister's Birthday Celebration To Benefit Child Development Association
The fundraiser will be held on Sept. 17 and will feature a fish fry, beverages, and cake.

From CDA Kids: The Child Development Association has chosen Malone Dodson as this year’s Birthday Fundraiser Celebrant. Dr. Malone Dodson retired as Senior Minister in 2001 after serving 25 years at Roswell United Methodist Church.
The fundraiser will be held on Sunday, September 17 th from 6-9 pm at the home of Mayor Jere and Claudia Wood at 10850 Stroup Road, Roswell, Georgia. Tickets are $80 and includes a Fish Fry with all the fixings and beverages including beer provided by Gate City Brewing. Guests will enjoy birthday cake by Rhodes Bakery and dancing under the stars with music provided by The Relix. Guest may purchase tickets or make a donation in Malone’s honor at http://bit.ly/MaloneDodsonBirthday. All proceeds benefit the CDA’s Scholarship Fund. Co-Chair Bob Hagan said, “We hope the Roswell community will join us in celebrating one of Roswell’s finest citizens. Malone has given so much to this community. This event is a great way to celebrate his contributions over the years and help the Child Development Association continue their mission of affording all children in our community high-quality early education.” Co-Chairs: Bob Hagan & Claudia Wood Host Committee:
- Senator John & Kari Albers
- Bob & Maggie DeCan
- Allan & Elaine DeNiro
- Steve & Ida Dorvee
- Jim & Buff Van Epps
- Bob Hagan & Carol Abreu
- Dave &; Claire Hallman
- Jeff Hedden
- The Honorable Judge Richard & Marion Hicks
- Ron & Liz Jackson
- Gary & Amy Lusk
- Brian Martin & Bethany Flowers
- Roswell Rotary
- Roswell United Methodist Church
- Craig & Katherine Simons
- Roy & Catherine Storey
- Mayor Jere & Claudia Wood
The Child Development Association (CDA) provides affordable early learning programs and childcare for preschool children in the metro Atlanta area. The CDA prepares children for success in education and life. And, our childcare services enable hardworking parents to maintain full-time employment to support their families. The CDA is a 501(c)3 organization and tax deductible contributions may be made through their website. To learn more visit www.cdakids.org.
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