President's Message
Go USA!
As I watch the last days of this year’s summer Olympics cheering for the USA, I am proud and happy to see many athletes draping themselves in the American flag, showing the true spirit of America. I choose to focus on these positive role models rather than the very few taking a knee as our national anthem is played. This last week we heard from a young lady who despite her disability will go on to great things representing our country in the Paralympics in Japan. Good luck Gia and GO USA!
Rotarians also take the high road with their vision of promoting peace and creating movements that will have a positive impact on our community and the world. Youth Peace in Action is gaining momentum in our district and Roswell Rotary is leading the charge with new schools and youth organizations jumping on the peace train each week.
Join us this week as we hear from some experts in the medical field who will give us some insight on how to manage our health care options and possibly save some money in gaining better health.
And last but not least, congratulations to Leslie Bassett for being the first Roswell Rotary "Heavy Hitter" for displaying service above self for July.
This Week's Speakers
Dr. Dholaria and Hal Schlenger on Importance of Primary Care and Health Benefits
The healthcare system is broken, so attracting and retaining employees by offering the most requested employee benefit, health insurance, is challenging. Wellstar continues to be part of the solution, with an unsung hero being primary care. A Wellstar physician and a benefits broker present a shared message how to get and pay for a better, smarter solution, lowering costs for employers and employees.
Dr. Dholaria received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Temple University in Philadelphia. He went to medical school at Spartan Health Sciences University in St. Lucia. Dr. Dholaria completed his Family Medicine residency in Savannah and a Geriatric fellowship in Macon. He practiced in Savannah for 9 years before joining WellStar over a year ago. Dr. Dholaria is board certified in Family Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Georgia Academy of Family Physicians and American Geriatrics Society. He is excited and grateful for the opportunity to work at WellStar Family Medicine Crabapple. He is married and has a son, enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling, hiking and going to sporting events.
Hal Schlenger believes that small/mid-sized businesses are critical to our country’s strong economy because they are innovative and efficient. Hal provides options for attracting and retaining great employees by offering health insurance and related benefits. Having personally benefited both physically and financially, from the better, smarter primary care that Dr. Dholaria or others provide, Hal explains how both employers and employees can spend less on healthcare while having the protection when hospitalization is needed. A graduate of Syracuse University, Hal also teaches sailing, sponsors Walk with a Doc Atlanta, leads an annual interfaith program, and with his wife Alison, have fostered 95 dogs for Golden Retriever Rescue of Atlanta.
Golf & Tennis Tournament September 13, 2021
What Do We Need?
And What's Coming Up?
What Do We Need?
1. Volunteers...because when you volunteer, you will get more than you give. You receive fellowship, the reward of serving others, and your part in making the tournament a raging success. It can't happen without YOU!!! LINK to Volunteer
2. Sponsors...because when you sponsors, you get much more than you give too! Where else can you be assured that your contributions will have so much impact while you have the chance to have a wonderful day on the course or on the courts being with people who are "Like Minded, Same Passion, One Goal" Making our community a better place.
Here are a few words from our own Bob Hagan, renowned tennis player, namesake of the Hagan Cup Classic, and Rotary International District Governor 2015-2016 District 6900 about why volunteering and sponsoring is so rewarding! And a special CHALLENGE to all of us!
Video Bob Hagan- Why sponsor? Video Bob Hagan -Volunteer Challenge
What's Coming Up??
3. Thursday August 19 ...Who wants to play golf with NFL & NLB players from our community? You know the names...Chipper Jones! Andruw Jones! Jerome Bettis! Michael Haynes! Victor Greene! So many more. 4 foursomes of players! Tim McFarlin has really brought GAME to this 2021 tournament.
THE ASK....Bring yourself to the meeting. We want a full house of members. And bring someone with you! Someone who would like to see some of the players. And someone who might want to join RRC! No better time to show case our club than August 19th. Homestretch will be in the house reminding us of why we work so hard for this tournament. And so will some of the celebrity players. A meeting not to miss. Let's share some fried chicken and our awesome club with our friends and pack the gym!
4. Thursday, August 26...THE BIG DAY...Live auction for the chance to play with one of the celebrity foursomes! Plus a special super secret surprise auction item that Tim McFarlin has under wraps to reveal that day. What is it?? Be there to see!
THE ASK...Bring yourself and a friend to the meeting. Let's see who is going to play a round with Chipper! Or Jerome! Or Victor! It's going to be an event you can't miss. Can't wait to see the gym packed and the bidders going crazy for these foursomes!
Mark Your Calendar Now!
August 19, August 26, September 13
Important Links
Roswell Rotary Blood Drive at Gate City
The American Red Cross is currently facing a Blood Emergency
ALERT: We made a time change on our Blood Drive - It's now 10:00am - 3:00pm - The American Red Cross is currently facing a Blood Emergency. Important to know - with more donors receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, donors knowing the name of the manufacturer is critical in determining blood donation eligibility. In most cases, there’s no deferral time.
Now more than ever…it’s time to GIVE! The American Red Cross is currently facing a Blood Emergency…don’t delay sign up now!! Ask Rev Kevin Head, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Roswell and the answer is, "The gift of life is precious. We are all grateful for this gift each day when we are able to get out of bed. But we also have the privilege to share the gift of life with another person. Every day, hundreds of people in our community find themselves desperately needing blood. The pint you donate just may be the gift of life that person needs. I hope you will take a few minutes out of your day to offer the gift of life to another person by donating a pint a blood. Blessings!" Click here to reserve 60 minutes on Aug 27 to donate. For more information, contact Darrell Bartlett or Hal Schlenger. Our thanks to Pat Rains and Michael Curling for their current and past help saving lives in our community.
