President's Message Happy 70th Anniversary!Chartered April 18th, 1951, who could have imagined the impact Roswell Rotary would have on our community and abroad. Serving fried chicken and meeting at “the building under the water tower” I am certain no one dreamed that seventy years later we would be not only one of the strongest clubs in our district, but a club that is recognized worldwide. We could not have done it without each of you. Thanks for thinking big! Thanks for putting dreams into action! Happy 70th Anniversary Roswell Rotary!
Guest Speaker Dr. Anne Matthews A ReflectionDr. Anne L. Matthews is an educator by profession, a published author, an education accreditation commissioner, and public speaker. She has served in several management roles with the SC State Department of Education. Anne has spoken in all 50 states and 72 countries on educational issues and/or the Rotary Foundation. A member of the Rotary Club of Columbia East, Anne served as Governor of D7770 in 1999-2000. She has served in numerous capacities in Rotary. To list a few: RIVP (’13-’14); RI Director; TRF Trustee; Zones 33/34 Institute Chair; Vice Chair of the Polio Eradication Advocacy Task Force for the US; and Chair of the Rotary Peace Centers Committee. Currently, Anne chairs TRF’s Basic Education and Literacy Major Gifts Initiative, serves on the TRF Major Gifts Leadership Committee, chairs the Polio Eradication Advocacy Task Force for the United States and is a member of the International Polio Plus Committee (IPPC) Anne is a major donor, Paul Harris Society member, Paul Harris Fellow, a charter member of TRF’s Bequest Society, a Benefactor, and the founder of District 7770’s Paul Harris Society. In addition, she has provided financial support for the renovation of the Paul Harris home in Evanston.
Thursdays, 11:45 - 1:15 PM | Holiday Inn WE ARE GOING HOME!!!We are returning to "the gym" May 6th. April 22nd and 29th please join us at the Holiday Inn or you may zoom.
1) The Holiday Inn is located behind the Olive Garden at 909 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA 30076. 2) Join us virtually at 12:15pm by computer, tablet or phone via CLICKING/TAPPING THIS LINK. If you are asked, the password is Roswell.
April 22nd 11:45AM AND May 22nd 6:00PM CelebrationsThe Rotary Club of Roswell sponsored by the Rotary Club of Atlanta was presented its Charter April 18th, 1951 at the Banquet Hall at the High School of Alpharetta with 84 Rotarians and guests present. This week's meeting will be an Anniversary Party reflecting on the past 70 years. In traditional Roswell style, margaritas will be served by a parrot!
Saturday, May 22nd we are hosting a Holiday/Anniversary Fish Fry at the home of Jere & Claudia Wood. Be certain to save the date. IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE!
Free Pops for Teachers King of PopsShow your support for over 400 Title 1 school teachers in the Roswell Rotary jurisdiction by providing King of Pops during teacher appreciation week in May. King of Pops calls these donations an Unexpected Moment of Happiness (UMOH). Our goal is to raise $1400 as we have 401 teachers at four (4) Title 1 schools (Mimosa Elementary, Vickery Mill Elementary, Hembree Springs Elementary and Elkins Point Middle in Roswell, but but wouldn't it be great if we could support more of our teachers? For more information or to donate click free pops for teachers. Contact Ken Carter at 404-386-3214 or carter@kingofpops.com for more details. Jacob's Ladder Volunteers NeededJacobs Ladder is seeking volunteers for a variety of learning environments throughout their 15-acre campus here in Roswell. Opportunities are flexible, and you are able to volunteer between 7:30am-5:30pm on Monday-Friday. A background check is provided for each volunteer. There is also an extensive range of in-depth training tools. Anyone interested in learning more about employment or volunteering can fill out a form at www.jacobsladdercenter.com/employment, or can email frontoffice@jacobsladderschool.net or contact: Melissa Darin Admissions & Outreach Jacob's Ladder Neurodevelopmental School and Therapy Center 407 Hardscrabble Road Roswell, Georgia 30075 Phone: 770-998-1017 Fax: 770-998-3258
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