President's Message
Like-Minded, Same Passion, One Goal I hope you were able to attend last weeks meeting where our new Mayor Wilson discussed the hard work our government leadership has done in the first 100 days of Kurt's term in office. It appears that the city council, the mayor and his staff all have the same passion and goal to make Roswell THE best place to live in American. Thank you Mayor Wilson. Tonight (Tuesday of this week), we will be inducting 16 new members into our club through the Roswell Rotary After Hours club. The energy of this group is contagious and I can safely say we have lowered the average age of our club overnight! This group meets every first and third Tuesday of the month at the Artillery room. Come introduce yourself to our new members! April 7 Speaker- Marc Walley
A Walk in the Woods
What you don't know about Forestland
We are thrilled to welcome Marc Walley to join us Thursday, April 7th, for an inspiring and informative discussion about the woodlands that we surround us here in Georgia. Here is a taste of Marc's presentation: - Forestland is a unique asset class favored by astute investors
- Forest products industry is the backbone of Georgia’s economy
- Sustainable forestry provides important environmental benefits
Marc A. Walley is President and Chief Executive Officer of Forest Investment Associates (FIA) in Atlanta, Georgia, a Registered Investment Advisor specializing in forestland investments for corporate and public pension clients, university endowments, foundations and high net worth individuals. FIA has 52 employees and manages 2.2 million acres of timberland investments valued at approximately $4.3 billion dollars. The firm operates in 16 states as well as Brazil and Chile in South America. At FIA, Marc also chairs the Executive and Investment Committees and serves on the company’s Board of Directors. Marc is a Registered Forester and has been a featured speaker on timber investments at numerous industry conferences and forestry school classes. He is a member of the Society of American Foresters and holds a B.S. in Forestry from Auburn University, where he is Chairman of the Campaign Leadership Team for the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences and a member of the Alumni Advisory Council. In 2017, Marc was selected by his peers as the School’s Outstanding Alumni. Marc serves on the Board of Directors for the National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO), a national advocacy organization committed to advancing federal policies that ensure our working forests provide clean air, clean water, wildlife habitat and jobs through sustainable practices and strong markets. He also serves on the Board of Directors and is immediate past chairman of the Longleaf Alliance, a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to the conservation and restoration of the longleaf pine ecosystem. Marc is also a member of the City of Milton Greenspace Advisory Committee, a team appointed by the mayor and city council to identify and recommend land acquisitions within the city to preserve and protect the rural character of the area. Marc was born in Auburn, Alabama in 1961 and graduated from Auburn University in 1985. He met his wife, Penny, while in college. They have been married 37 years and reside in Milton, Georgia. They are members of Roswell First Baptist Church where they have served for 26 years in numerous leadership positions. Marc and Penny have two daughters, Adrienne (31) and Madison (28); and three grandchildren.
Resources to learn more:
For more information on Forest
Investment Associates, visit www.forestinvest.com
For more information on the
Longleaf Alliance, visit www.longleafalliance.org
For more information on the
National Alliance of Forest owners, visit https://nafoalliance.org/
If you can't be 'in person' for lunch
Zoomit, Maskit or Live - Join Us Thursday from Where Ever You Are
We now have multiple “zoom cameras”,
so you won’t miss a minute of the action. Join us from where ever you are! There are times that travel or business
obligations challenge your ability to attend our lunch meetings. Our speakers’
messages, Terry’s stories and messages, event updates, announcements and
awards. Happy dollars and Hal’s raffle comments. It’s not that you have to attend all
of our meetings. It’s that you want to. And now you can. Enjoy everything about our meetings
except for the fried chicken. Attend all
meetings virtually thanks to Bob Clarkson and team who provide the camera work
and audio so that you can connect via Zoom for some or all of the week’s
meeting. Click HERE
to join (or click on the Zoom icon above): https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86497139508?pwd=QTBETGdwdjVrUjlCejBabWJ4eG55QT09
Should you detect a technical issue,
you can text or call Bob Clarkson at 404.201.1292 or Becky Nelson at 404.406.6121. After Hours Club News
Next Meeting April 5 The Artillery Room @Gate City
PLANNING MEETING
RECAP: After Hours
members met on Tuesday at Variant Brewing
for an informal planning meeting. While we only expected a small handful to
attend, we had 10 (yes, TEN) members show up with enthusiasm ready to get
involved. We discussed how meetings will run, what officer positions we have in
place and still need filled, and countless service project ideas! Watch out,
because After Hours is ready to make a big splash in the community! NEXT
MEETING, 4/5: Our next
meeting will be at 6:30 on Tuesday, April 5th at our favorite local watering
hole, The Artillery Room @ Gate City. This will be extra special because over a
dozen founding members will be officially inducted into Roswell Rotary.
Everyone is invited to share this special evening with us. A couple Rotary VIPs
will be there, too! We can’t wait! REMINDERS:
After Hours
meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at The Artillery Room @ Gate
City. Text AFTERHRS to 81411 to stay in the loop. Hump Day April 13th 5:30pm
1920 Tavern on Canton St.
Join your fellow club member for Hump Day!Wed. April 13th 5:30 pm 1920 Tavern 948 Canton St, Roswell, GA 30075
Rotary dates to save
Which of These Rotary Events are a Priority for You?  This is what earns Roswell Rotary such a great reputation … and "Club of the Year" recognition. Plan to attend … and think about bringing a friend or prospective new member.
If you believe in Rotary's mission and recognize the value our club brings to our community and our world, then share it with others!
Date | Time | Event | | Tues, Mar 29 | 6:30pm | Roswell Rotary After Hours Meeting at Variant Brewing | | Sat, Apr 02 | 8:30am - 10:00am | Walk with a Doc meets at Vickery Creek covered bridge w/ Phys Therapist Kim Richards | | Tues, Apr 05 | 6:30pm | Roswell Rotary After Hours Meeting at Gate City Brewery Artillery Room | | Wed, Apr 13 | 5:30pm | Hump Day - 1920 Tavern on Canton Street | | Tues, Apr 19 | 6:30pm - 8 pm
| Rotary Means Business District 6900 at Marlows in Brookhaven (5 min inside 285)
| | Thurs Apr 28 - May 1 |
| District 6900 -- District Conference | Tue, May 24
| 8:00am— 5:00pm
| Honor Air Veterans Bus Tour
| | Thu, Jun 30 | Evening | John's Installation Party! |
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