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YEARS OF SERVICE
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| President | John Carruth |
| President-Elect | Alex Kaufman |
| Immediate PP | Terry Taylor |
| Treasurer | Trummie Patrick, III |
| Secretary | Nancy Alterman |
| Membership | Katie Anderson |
| Foundation | Leslie Bassett |
| Public Image | Michael Gould |
PAST DISTRICT GOVERNORS
- Cheryl Greenway 2012-13
- Bob Hagan 2015-16
FAMILY OF ROTARY
Our membership cares deeply about the needs and concerns of our members. We don’t want to miss an opportunity to reach out in friendship when such concerns arise. The chairperson of this committee is Lynn Dunn and all news should be directed to her at lynn.dunn@rmcpa.com
President's Message
President
John’s Message
Did you see the news story last week that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has committed another $1.2 billion to support efforts to end Polio globally? For years the Gates Foundation has followed Rotary’s lead to rid the world of this crippling disease. In fact, the Gates Foundation matches individual Rotarian’s gifts to the Polio Plus fund on a two to one basis. Rotary has committed to raising $50 million each year for several years now which the Gates Foundation matches with $100 million.
I want to thank the many Roswell Rotarians and friends that came out Monday night to support the fight against Polio at our First Annual World Polio Day Cornhole Tournament at Lucky’s Burger & Brew. The money we raised will be matched two to one by Gates in our effort to end Polio. And many thanks to our member Ted Lescher of Lucky’s for hosting our tournament and donating part of the evening’s proceeds to End Polio Now.
Next month as part of Foundation month, Past Rotary International President and current End Polio Now chair John Germ will speak to our club about the Rotary Foundation and our fight to end Polio worldwide. We will recognize Rotarians who have reached their first Paul Harris Fellow giving level and others who reach a Paul Harris+ level. Now would be a great time to take advantage of a Club special one for one match of donations to the Rotary Foundation and reach your first or next level of giving. If you have questions about the matching funds or how to get to your first or next level of giving, contact our Foundation Chair, Leslie Bassett.
Program Oct. 27- All about Roswell's Food Scene
Remember
ordering food online and picking up curbside, many for the first time, two and
half years ago when were locked down and couldn’t go out to eat like we used to
do. Restaurants were laying off staff and struggling to keep their doors
opened. Ryan Pernice came to our temporary home at the Holiday Inn and
spoke to our club about the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on his
restaurants and the restaurant industry in general.
Fast forward two years later - how is the restaurant industry faring? Are restaurants back in full swing post-COVID? What are the biggest challenges faced in today's economic environment? How has technology like Door Dash or Uber Eats impacted the business? What does the future hold?
This week we will hear from three local veterans of the food industry whose businesses survived the pandemic in a panel discussion moderated by our own Gordon Owens.
Past President Moment - Allen (A.D.) Dalton 1999-2000
Remember Y2K? Everyone was panicked about what would happen to our computer systems when the year 2000 rolled in on January 1.
The other Rotary clubs in District 6900 should have been worried about Roswell Rotary as we started a string of Club of the Years that haven’t ended.
Our President was A.D. Dalton in 1999-2000. Please hear what else happened in A.D.’s year of leadership of Roswell Rotary.
TUE, OCT 25 NEW LOCATION: COMPUTER MUSEUM OF AMERICA
Why Does This Beer's Name Matter?
Imagine that you can save lives even though your chances are 2 out of 3 that you can't give blood. The solution is simple: find a friend, family member -- or our favorite solution, your coworkers -- to donate a pint. Not only will they get cookies and snacks, but they'll also get the Roswell-popular "Pint for a Pint" coupon from Variant Brewing, including the premiere of "Blood Orange Cashmere" to celebrate all blood donors!
Then share this link with the one who will 'giveth and receiveth' so that they can reserve a donor table of their choice.
Questions should be directed to Darrell Bartlett at 770-883-7757 or Hal Schlenger at 770-335-0077.
JUST ANNOUNCED:
you can help
Roswell Teen Talks Podcast Program-How to Share!
Good Morning Roswell Rotarians and Friends!
Roswell Rotary recently announced the launch of the Roswell Teen Talk Podcast Series because today’s Roswell students say being a teen has never been more challenging. Parents struggle with ways to help their teens navigate through today’s environment. Listen to their struggles and learn how to help with tips from professional mental health experts, teachers and parents. This series is Phase 1 (of 3) of a partnership between the WellStar Foundation and Roswell Rotary. Roswell Rotary (THAT MEANS YOU AND ME!!) will be the boots on the ground to get the message out to students and parents throughout our community and beyond. This content is FREE and our goal is to share it with EVERYONE! Here’s what you do:
DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN TO THE PODCASTS!
Podcasts are located here:
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BeGInok87iSlU8AWx2epC
• Pod bean: https://roswellteentalk.podbean.com/
• Apple: Coming soon
SHARE THE PODCASTS!
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RRAH gets spooky at the Roswell Ghost Tour
Instead of a typical meeting last week, After Hours decided to have a spooky social event in honor of Halloween coming up. They attended the Roswell Ghost Tour and were thrilled to have Roswell Rotarian Jonathan Crooks as their guide! Johnathan told stories and led the group to the most haunted locations in Roswell including Bulloch Hall, Mimosa Hall and Founders Cemetery.
The scariest part of the night involved Johnathan's handheld K2 meter. It lights up red when a spirit or energy is present. The meter lit up several times throughout the night and was particularly active at Founders Cemetery. Talk about creepy! Thanks again to Johnathan for an amazing tour!
The next RRAH meeting will be 6:30 on Tuesday, November 1 at The Artillery Room @ Gate City.
Join us for Talk Saves Lives
Save the date: RRAH is having a special virtual meeting on Tuesday, November 15th. Join us as we dive deeper into suicide prevention with a virtual course: Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention. Sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the community-based presentation will cover the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention and what people can do to fight suicide. All Rotarians are invited and more information will be shared closer to time.
RHS Career Day
We are coming up on a very special day! It is Career Day for
Roswell High School on Thursday, Nov 17th. You may have participated before, or
you may have always wanted to shape the minds of young brilliance. This is your
opportunity!
We will be looking to fill spaces immediately for our day (7:30 – 3:30), in 20-minute slots. Let’s make it fun for the 30-35 young minds (each session) that you will be engaging. You can demonstrate what you do to youth by bringing props and wearing what you would wear to work: uniform, equipment, suit/tie!
This is the time to show a new generation about this exciting career path! What should you talk about you are thinking? It should be whatever projects that you work on in your career. Be you-very engaging! You can even sprinkle questions throughout the crowd for them to ask you! This may be the time to break out your company's swag or marketing materials if you choose.
Don't wait until the last minute to sign up, so you will have enough time to complete the virtual volunteer training by November 14th. It should only take about 20 minutes to complete and can be found at https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/9539.
You don't want to miss this opportunity! There is going to be a rush to fill these spaces, so sign up today.
Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0444AEAD2DA7FC1-roswell
For additional information please contact Kay Howell 678-656-8801
Save the dates
This is where Roswell Rotary's Magic Happens. How will you help?
This is what earns Rotary such a great reputation...and "Club of the Year" recognition. Plan to attend many of these events...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 participate -- and share it with others!
Red Cross Blood Drive
Add To Calendar Tue, Oct 25 8:00am - 1:00pm
After Blood Drive Party at Variant
Add To Calendar Tue. Oct 25 5:00pm - Until
Hump Days Begin Again in November TBA
Day of the Dead
Add To Calendar Tue, Nov. 1 2:00pm - 8:00pm
RHS Career Day
Add To Calendar Thur. Nov. 17th 7:30am - 3:30pm
Holiday Party
Add To Calendar Friday. Dec. 9 TBA
