Liberty Square Project update
President John's Message At our meeting last week, I noted that where one door closes, often another opens. We recently had to decide to forgo our Honor Air trip this year due to delays in the permitting from the National Park Service and subsequent flight schedule difficulties. However, another door opened. It was with great pleasure that Jeff Leatherman, Director of Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs, and Councilman Will Morthland came to our meeting and announced that the City of Roswell received a $2.2 million grant from the State of Georgia for a complete rebuild of the Liberty Square Park and associated Trail System connections and extensions. This park was previously selected by our Charity Committee and Board of Directors to be our Community Impact Project for 2022-23.
Coupled with this announcement, the City has also received a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for Trail System improvements between this park and the Big Creek Park on the east side of GA 400. Roswell Rotary was instrumental in helping the City secure both these grants.
For more of the story on these grants,
[read more] Drug Companies and PBMs- Alan Greensmith Program Speaker The pharmaceutical industry provides life changing and lifesaving medications. Pharmacy Benefit Managers have become important partners in bringing these branded medications to U.S. employers and patients. Unfortunately, we in the U.S. pay 3-10 times as much as the rest of the world for the very same medications. These inflated prices are impoverishing Americans while straining companies and government. Roswell Rotary Member Alan Greensmith reviews how we got into this situation and shares strategies to help employers get pharmacy costs in control. Please join us at this week's meeting to learn more. For Bio- [read more] Past President Moment
Terry Taylor - 2021-2022
Has it been a year since Terry was president? My how time has flown. This week Terry reminds us of what we accomplished last year - things like our first Community Impact Project - Teen Talks podcasts and videos, our Global Grant water projects in Panama, starting a satellite club, the Heavy Hitter Award winners, and much more. Come hear from our most recent Past President this week about his year 2021-2022.
After Hours Meets TONIGHT!
After Hours will welcome Courtney Rodebaugh, Chief Programming Officer for LeadAbroad, to speak on Identifying Your Core Values tonight at 6:30 at The Artillery Room @ Gate City! Courtney develops and operates all logistics for LeadAbroad programs around the world, with their main focus currently in Europe, Central America and South Africa. She is also responsible for recruitment, training and management of their international staff, vendor relations, LeadAbroad curriculum, risk management and new program development. Courtney is a UGA graduate, mother of three, and sister to RRAH member, Ashley Doran. LeadAbroad is an innovative, purpose-driven organization focused on leading transformative experiences at home and abroad, serving students from 70+ universities. Learn more at www.leadabroad.com Picture Refresh Opportunity - Thurs. June 8th
Last Chance for a New Directory Headshot!
Need a do-over of your headshot for the Roswell Rotary Directory? Or just an upgrade because you are looking better than ever? Or even just want a change? Well, you are in luck because on Thursday, June 8th you will have an opportunity to get your headshot retaken. Couldn't be easier! You'll be at Rotary anyway!
2023 Run the River 5K/10K Race
Help HomeStretch Run Homelessness Out of Town!
20th 5K/10KRun, 5K Walk, 1M Fun Run When: Saturday, June 10, 2023 Where: St. Andrew Catholic Church 675 Riverside Road, Roswell GA 30075 Rain or shine: We Run!
The Run the River Race benefits HomeStretch, Inc.
Our mission is to guide working, homeless families to permanent
housing and lasting stability. We are a non-profit agency in North Fulton
County that has been serving working, homeless Atlanta families for more than
30 years, helping them break the cycle of poverty and reach and maintain
economic independence. Proceeds from the Run the River Race help us to keep
delivering safe, affordable, and quality housing and life-changing services for
working, homeless parents and their children. We greatly appreciate your
support at any level.
For
more
information
contact:
Lee Hollingsworth lee@leehollingsworth.com
678-576-4838
Friends of Bulloch Hall Event
Magnolia Ball June 10
Click here for information and to buy your tickets! Alive in Roswell - June 15th
Food & Beverages will be provided by Roswell Rotary. These events are so much fun and Roswell Rotary's tent is THE PLACE to be. Be there! Rotary Last Week
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