Atlanta-Peachtree Lodge No. 59, Paul G. Anderson, Worshipful Master, P.O. Box 20499, 30325, www.ap59.org, For Freemasons to gather together as a lodge for personal development. Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at Atlanta Masonic Center (1690 Peachtree St.), Dinner 6:30 p.m.; meeting 7:30 p.m.

Buckhead Alliance, Robin Loudermilk, President, (678) 777-8445, Fax (678) 402-3121, www.thebuckheadalliance.org, 309 E. Paces Ferry Rd, Ste. 500, 30305, Addresses quality of life issues.

Buckhead Business Association, Inc, Heather Wright, President, Sharon Silva, Executive Director, (404) 467-7607, Fax (404) 467-7610, 3343 Peachtree Rd, NE, Ste. 137, 30326, www.buckheadbusiness.org, 400 members; open to all living, working or, interested in Buckhead. Dues $200-$500; sponsorships $1,500-$5,000, Normally meets for breakfast ($10 members, $20, guests) every Thursday (except Thanksgiving), at 7:30 a.m. at the City Club of Buckhead (3343, Peachtree Rd, NE), with speakers representing, the business and community interests of Buckhead, Also hosts Monthly After Hours, Quarterly, Luncheons, A Taste of Buckhead Business expo, and leadership development program.

Buckhead Coalition, Inc, Jim Miller, Chairman, Sam Massell, President, (404) 233-2228, Fax (404) 812-8222, Tower Place 100, Ste. 560, 3340 Peachtree Rd, NE, 30326-1059, www.thebuckheadcoalition.org, 100 members (by-laws maximum); CEO's of major firms, by invitation, Dues $6,250 per year, Normally closed meetings; last Wednesday mornings (except December) in its conference room. Does professional planning, marketing, and citizen services; maintains Buckhead data library; staff available to assist with any issue affecting Buckhead's quality of life.

Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods, Jim King, Chairman, (404) 966-2076, www.buckheadcouncil.org, P.O. Box 11934, Atlanta 30355, Meets 2nd Thursday 6:30pm at Peachtree Presbyterian Church (3434 Roswell Rd.), Promotes social welfare by improving and, enhancing neighborhoods within Buckhead.

Buckhead Fifty Club, Michael Moore, President, (404) 667-4762, 145 members; by nomination, open to all area people interested, Dues $135 per year, Meets for dinner 1st Tuesdays monthly (except, July) at 7:00 p.m. at American Legion Post 140, (3905 Powers Ferry Rd, NW), Fellowship and support of general civic programs.

Buckhead Heritage Society, W. Wright Mitchell, President, (404) 467-9447, Fax (404) 525-6955, 3180 Mathieson Dr, Ste. 200, 30305, www.buckheadheritage.com, Mission is to promote an appreciation and awareness of Buckhead's history and to identify and protect historically significant properties and places.

Buckhead Hotel Council, Mit Amin, President, (404) 233-8520, Jim Prouse, Executive Director, GHLA, (404) 771-2995, Fax (404) 745-8899, www.ghla.net, c/o Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association, 3318 Hwy. 5, #162, Douglasville, GA 30135, Members are GHLA member General Managers of Buckhead's 25 hotels plus major civic and retail representatives, Dues are by assessment as necessary, Meetings at 8:00 a.m. monthly at rotating hotels, Lobbying and support of mutually beneficial programs.

Leadership Buckhead, Jay Cranman, Program Chairman, (404) 664-0220, www.bbaleadership.com, Program runs Oct-May, A BBA sponsored leadership development program focusing on helping high-potential members of the community become stronger leaders.

Buckhead Men's Garden Club, Robert Brown, President, www.gardening.meetup.com/179, Meets 2nd Tuesday 7 p.m. at Peachtree Presbyterian Church (3434 Roswell Rd.), Members also come together each Saturday, morning to work on gardening projects at the, Atlanta History Center. Club provides dedicated gardeners an opportunity to broaden their knowledge of gardening through fellowship.

Buckhead West Village Organization, Jonathan Shapero, (404) 846-7988, www.thebuckheadwestvillage.com, Open to business owners and representatives in, Buckhead Village area, Dues $500 per year, Quarterly meetings and other planned events; call for information, Supports and promotes business of Buckhead Village in our community and metro Atlanta.

Chastain Park Conservancy, John O'Neal, President, Gip Johnston, Executive Director, (404) 237-2177, 4001 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, 30342, www.chastainparkconservancy.org, Dues start at $50 per year, Mission is to restore, enhance, maintain, and preserve Chastain Park.

Northside Women's Club, Volunteer/financial support for art, conservation, home life, education, international and public affairs, (404) 233-0209

The Old Guard of the Gate City Guard, Philip K. Curtis, Commandant, (770) 392-7170, http://oldguard2008.googlepages.com, Membership by invitation only, Meets 1st Monday 5:30 p.m. at American Legion, Post 140 (3905 Powers Ferry Rd, NW), Mission is to commemorate and preserve the virtues of the Old South, to pass on to posterity the heritage of her chivalry and to perpetuate an appreciation of her traditions and ideals.

The 300 Club of Atlanta, William M. Lellyett, Jr, Chairman, (404) 240-6736, www.300clubatlanta.com, 300 members; open to citizens of the metro, Atlanta area who wish to assist the officers and, families of fire fighters, police officers and other, first responders who are either disabled or killed, in the line of duty, Dues $300 per year, At the club's Annual Banquet, awards are presented to officers who have been identified as having provided in the past year service "beyond the call of duty".

YoungBucks, Austin Cohen, DC, President, (770) 712-6202, Fax (404) 467-7610, 2140 Peachtree Rd, NW, Ste. 203, 30309, www.youngbucksatl.com, 200 members; open to young professionals having, an interest in Buckhead, Dues $175 per year for YoungBucks/Buckhead, Business Association combined membership, Meets at 6:00 p.m. 3rd Tuesdays monthly. Visit, website for location, Leadership development, networking, personal enrichment, community service.