The Power of Rotary
President John's Message
Water for Jackson Missippi
Recently Past President A.D. Dalton challenged us to help those suffering in nearby Jackson, Mississippi from the total loss of their water system due to historic flooding. When schools reopened last week brown water literally flowed from the faucets if you tried to use plumbing.
Two weeks ago, we passed the hat and Roswell Rotarians gave generously. We raised about $3,400. We added to that $1,000 in club Disaster Relief funds and a donation from the North Fulton Rotary Club, enough to secure 20 pallets of bottled water - a semi-trailer load!
With the help of new member Steve Bragg, A.D. connected with Mark Arum at WSB who then connected him with the American Truckers Association. That group was to supply truck, driver, and fuel at no cost to ship the water to Jackson. However due to water shortages now at Sam's Club in metro Atlanta, Sam's will ship the water directly to Jackson for us.
We contacted the Jackson and North Jackson Rotary Clubs and their members will personally deliver the water to groups they serve - homeless shelters, Meals-On-Wheels, nursing homes, children, hard hit low income neighborhoods, to name a few.
Thank you A.D. and Roswell Rotary! Roswell Rotary Rocks!!
You May Be Here By Yourself if You Don't Remember
No Meeting This Week- September 15th
Reminder to Club: Remember that there will not be a regular Rotary club meeting on Thursday, September 15th as we all get a break after our Golf and Tennis Tournaments. Enjoy the week off.
Prayers for Healing & Volunteer Opportunity
Although we are not meeting this week, we still have people in our club who need special care from us this week.
Prayers Requested: Anita Farley had emergency surgery on Saturday to relieve pressure from swelling on her brain. On Friday night at Georgia Ensemble Theatre she experienced a bad headache and felt faint so they called 911. After testing, surgery was necessary. She is now progressing well, will be moved from ICU to a regular room this week, and a full recovery is expected.
Volunteers Needed: Tom Campbell has started three weeks of special antibiotic treatments and needs a driver each day to help him get to his appointments. If you can help out with transportation, please call his wife Martha at 470-514-5210. They live in Alpharetta and it's not too far from the treatment center.
Thank you for your thoughts, prayers, and assistance.
Oh What a Perfect Day!
2022 Golf & Tennis Tournament Success!
Thank you Everyone
Our 44th Annual Aubrey Greenway Golf Tournament and 10th Annual Hagan Cup Classic Tennis Tournament were true team efforts – such a beautiful day raising funds for the charities Roswell Rotary supports! The weather was fantastic – in the views of many, thanks in large part to Malone Dodson smiling down and putting in a good word or two for us.
The volunteers labored with cheer and wit in true Service above Self fashion. Golf and tennis players seemed to enjoy the friendly competition and camaraderie – with a few Mulligans thrown in for grace.
Of course the 19th Hole and Haganade were a hit with the thirsty. Hearty thanks to all the sponsors, players, volunteers and Brookfield for a day well played.
Help Keep Roswell Waterways Beautiful
Rivers Alive This Saturday Sept.17
Meet us at Riverside Park
31st Annual Rivers Alive! Cleanup this Saturday, Sept. 17, 2002 8am - 12pm
This event, cohosted by Keep Roswell Beautiful and the City of Roswell, is part of a statewide campaign to clean and preserve Georgia’s 70,100 miles of rivers and streams. This year, cleanup sites will include Riverside Park, Waller Park, Don White Memorial Park, Seven Branches, Old Roswell Cemetery, and sections of Big Creek, Foe Killer Creek, and Hog Waller Creek.
Thank you for your participation last year in being one of 205 volunteers that collected 2,285 pounds of trash, marked 55 storm drains, and removed 35+ cubic yards of invasive, non-native plants! This annual cleanup is important in maintaining the Chattahoochee River and its tributaries that flow through Roswell.
Once again Roswell Rotary Club will participate and clean up the roadway, trails, riverbanks and maybe the river, along Riverside Road from Eves Road to the 400 Bridge, our designated “Adopt-a-Stream” area. We will meet at 8 AM at Dutch Earle’s house, 9030 Bluffview Trace, Roswell 30076
To participate email Dutch Earle, hearle@esisearch.com, include names of all participants AND register on the website at www.keeproswellbeautiful.org/rivers-alive.
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New Member Spotlight
Welcome New Member: Angela Medley
Yellow Jacket, Lacrosse Mom, Alpacas, and Won't Wear Red & Black
Schools attended: Bachelor’s Degree from Georgia Tech and Master’s from Kennesaw State University
Major: Bachelor’s in Biology and Master’s in Instructional Technology
Where you live and have lived: I’ve lived in Roswell for 22 years minus a hiatus to the North Georgia Mountains for a few years (raised alpacas LOL)
Spouse: Brian, married 25 years, college sweethearts
Kids and ages: Savannah, 22, graduate of Georgia Tech and currently working as a logistical analyst for Home Depot. Nathan, 20, is a junior at Georgia Tech studying finance. Jack, 15, is a sophomore at Roswell High School and plays a mean defensive game on the lacrosse field. anyone want to sponsor the team? ;)
Other involvement in community: Serve on the Parent Board at Georgia Tech, serve in multiple ways at Roswell United Methodist Church where we have been members for 25 years, RHS Lacrosse Board, Family Promise volunteer, Bible Study teacher
Career: Top 5% in Atlanta as a real estate agent with Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty , founder of Agent Assist Pro, an automated workflow system to help real estate agents manage their lead generation, marketing and transaction coordination. We are in the development stage but should be ready for market in 2023
Anything interesting! I am really pretty boring! I love to spend time with my family and friends all around Roswell and I love all things Georgia Tech. I am the daughter of the biggest Tech fan on the planet! You’ll never see me wear red!
Why you joined rotary: I wanted to meet more people (I already know half the room) who had a heart for our community like I do. I love seeing all the things Rotary does for our community and I wanted to be a part of something larger than myself that was focused on that. We are a small percentage of the population that exhibits service above self so we need to band together and do the most good we can collectively.
Roswell Rotary Members: Let's show Angela how we welcome new members to our club! Take a moment to shake her hand, eat lunch with her at your table, invite her to help with your projects, invite her to Alive in Roswell or a Hump Day to meet people, find several things that you two have in common! It's hard to be new. Let's make it fun and exciting to onboard into our club!
After Hours Receives Homebuying Advice
RRAH Meeting Recap
RRAH had another insightful and beneficial meeting last week! Roswell Rotarian, Club Advisor and relator Bob Clarkson gave the run-down on everything real estate and homebuying. He was joined by fellow Roswell Rotarian Katie Tucker, who is a mortgage loan officer. The dynamic duo answered questions about first-time homebuying, mortgage rates and industry trends. Thank you both for your gracious wisdom!
The next meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 6:30 The Artillery Room @ Gate City. In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, a mental health professional will serve as our guest speaker. Mark your calendars!
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