District Newsletter

Peace Pole At The King Center

By Gordon Owens

On Saturday, June 20, Rotary District 6900 made history in one of the most meaningful locations in America — planting a permanent Peace Pole at the entrance to the Peace & Meditation Garden at The King Center in Atlanta, just steps from the tomb of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Eternal Flame that bears his legacy.

The dedication ceremony was led by Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo, who joined district members, representatives from the City of Atlanta, and The King Center for the unveiling. The gathering was a testament to what Rotary looks like when it operates at its best — local commitment backed by global leadership, united around a single, powerful message.

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Club News

Roswell Rotary Continues Tradition of Leadership and Fellowship

By Trummie Patrick, III

In June, the Roswell Rotary Club proudly continued one of its longest-standing traditions by hosting its annual Past Presidents’ Dinner — a gathering that has brought together club leadership for more than 30 years. The evening serves as an opportunity for past presidents and the current Board of Directors to come together for fellowship, reflection, and leadership transition as the club prepares for a new Rotary year. More importantly, it provides an opportunity for incoming leadership to receive wisdom, encouragement, and perspective from those who have previously served in the role of club president. Amazingly, of the 29 living past Presidents of Roswell Rotary, 25 of them were in attendance!
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Monday, July 27, 2026

Tim Tebow to speak at The Rotary Human Trafficking Summit

By Dave McCleary

Rotary District 6900 members are encouraged to join fellow Rotarians from across the region at the Rotary Human Trafficking Summit — a powerful, one-day event dedicated to awareness, education, and prevention of human trafficking. The summit will be held on Monday, July 27, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Marriott Meadowview Resort & Convention Center, 1901 Meadowview Pkwy, Kingsport, TN 37660.

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July 19, 2026 | Piedmont Park

Atlanta Is Making History — And We Need YOU There

By Dave McCleary

When the world gathers, Rotary shows up. As the FIFA World Cup closes out in Atlanta, District 6900 has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to stand on a global stage and declare: human trafficking will not be tolerated in our city. On Sunday, July 19, we are calling on every Rotarian in our district to roll up their sleeves, light a candle, and be part of something that will echo far beyond the final whistle.

Sign Up for the Day of Service
Sign Up for the Candlelight Vigil
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GRSP Update

GRSP Conclave Slated Aug. 21–23 in Savannah, Georgia!

By Katheryne Fields

Rotarians and guests are warmly invited to a very special Conclave to welcome the Georgia Rotary Student Program Class of 2026–2027 and celebrate a historic milestone—our 80th Anniversary! This commemorative kickoff event will take place August 21–23, 2026, at The DeSoto Hotel in historic Savannah, Georgia. Learn more by reading the rest of this article, then register at: https://www.grsp.org/conclave2026/
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Rotary Youth Exchange

D6900 Rotary Youth Exchange Students Ready for a Year Abroad

By Kelly Caudle

After many hours of training and preparation, including new language learning, our outbound Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) students officially “graduated.” These high school students will spend the 2026-2027 school year in Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Slovakia, and Sweden.  The Rotary Clubs of Columbus, Decatur, Marietta Metro, Newnan, and Roswell are sponsoring this year’s outbound students.
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End Polio Now

Polio at the Start of the Second Quarter of the 21st Century!

By Bob Hagan

Let the title of this month’s Polio article sit with you for a moment. Can you believe that we have already traveled one quarter of the way through the 21 ^st century? It seems like just yesterday the world was petrified about the potential effects of Y2K and now we have already moved 25 years past it.
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