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August 8, 2023


Meetings

August is Membership and New Club Development Month

8/10 Do Nguyen - Rotary Service Above Self
8/17 Tomer Zvulun - Atlanta Opera
8/24 Golf & Tennis Tournament Pep Rally
8/31 Maurice Smith - USDA / Foster Care

Events

8/15 Rotary Means Business (district networking event) August
8/16 Tennis Clinic
8/17 Alive in Roswell
8/19 Walk with a Doc

LEADERSHIP

President Alex Kaufman
President-Elect Nancy Alterman
Treasurer Matthew Millard
Secretary Trummie Patrick, III
Membership Bob Clarkson
Foundation James Stone
Public Image Becky Nelson

PAST DISTRICT GOVERNORS

Cheryl Greenway 2012-13
Bob Hagan 2015-16

ROTARY CLUB OF
Roswell

Thursdays, 12:15 pm
Roswell Area Park
Bill Johnson Community Activity Building
10495 Woodstock Road
Roswell, GA 30075

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Our Rotary Family
BIRTHDAYS

8/2 Gene Beckham, III
8/5 Charlie Cameron
8/7 Ryan Gehricke
8/8 Alan Christian
8/9 Jennifer Briggs
8/10 Kathryn Igou
8/12 Rick Dreger
8/13 Lori Allen
8/15 Betty Price
8/17 Jacque Digieso
8/18 John Albers
8/19 Susan Rumble
8/19 Kathy Teston
8/20 Debbie Cwalina
8/24 Mary Robichaux
8/26 Jim Swain
8/27 Lori Kirn
8/28 Richard Spencer
8/28 Grant Miller
8/30 Ted Lescher, Jr.
8/31 Steve Stroud

YEARS OF SERVICE

8/1 Steven Palmer (7)
7 years in Rotary
8/1 William Brooks (0)
8/2 Chris Webb (1)
8/3 John Carruth (28)
8/4 David Young (35)
8/6 Elwyn Gaissert, II (42)
8/13 Richard Meer (31)
8/14 David Reddick (20)
27 years in Rotary
8/20 John Wolfe (31)
8/20 Trummie Patrick, III (8)
8/23 Jay Pickett, III (5)
8/23 Virginia Martz (1)
8/25 Lynn Dunn (7)
8/28 Lori Kirn (9)
8/29 Lucy Hall (4)
8/29 Katie Anderson (4)

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 Lynne Lindsey and all news should be directed to her at lynnehlindsay@outlook.com

President's Message


Fellow Rotarians: 

I hope that everyone enjoyed Congressman McCormick last week. 


In keeping with this year’s goal of having a wide range of speakers, including on international matters, this week we have Do Nguyen talking with us about Vietnam. 


We are continuing to refine our food service experience. I believe that it is improving but recognize that there is much to do. To that end, we have purchased a second food warmer which should expedite our ability to serve warm entrees and sides quicker as well as ice buckets for each of our tables to allow for better beverage service.  


I encourage all of you to to try to fill our front tables first out of respect to our speakers. Additionally, please note that in an effort to serve everyone with warm food, the servers have been in instructed to only serve tables with at least two people seated. I also encourage you to dine with fellow Rotarians that you do not always eat with. We are one big family! 

Please pray for our recovering Rotarians and welcome our Finnish GRSP student this week. 

Do Nguyen, Rotarian since 1995 from Maumee Rotary club, District 6600, Ohio,USA.
Past DG, Do Nguyen to share long history and phenomenally impactful involvement in global projects with Rotary.

Do Nguyen has brought Rotary service projects to seven countries since 1995, including Guatemala, Mongolia, Honduras, South Korea, Cambodia, Sri Lanka.  In his home country, Vietnam, he has formed five Rotary Clubs where there were none before.  His service projects, such as building water treatment facilities, shipping medical supplies, providing clean water and sanitation for orphanages and schools, developing grants for basic education and literacy - all positively effecting the lives of thousands across the globe.  Do received a Rotary International Service Above Self Award in 2014. Do and his wife Theresa have been married for 52 years, have 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren and now happily reside in nearby Dunwoody, Georgia. [read more]

Save the Date
Golf & Tennis Tournament Monday September 11

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Golf Committee will meet every Thursday at 11:30am. We need sponsors and volunteers to make this event our best tournament ever! Make YOUR commitment today!!

Here are all the links and forms you need to get the word out!

Commitment Form

Golf Brochure

Tennis Brochure

Link to Tournament page

Link to GOLF Registration

Link to TENNIS Registration

Tournament Chair is Bob Clarkson bobc@c21connectrealty.com

Tennis Clinic- Get your game ready for the Hagan Cup Classic

This is a huge treat every year as our tennis players prepare for the Hagan Cup classic! Tennis drills, and fellowship, and Haganade! What's not to love? All skill levels invited. 

For more info contact Lee Hollingsworth  lee@leehollingsworth.com or phone 678-576-4838.

Wine & Bourbon Pull Donations Needed

Collections for bottle of bourbon and wine valued at $30+ are much appreciated! Each bottle will have a tag that notes who sponsored the bottle along with some information about all the great things Roswell Rotary does in our community. If you bring something “special” please let us know so we can promote them. Contact Angela Medley angelamedley@atlantafinehomes.com for more info.

After Hours Meets Tonight!

Thank you to everyone who came out to the last Roswell Rotary After Hours meeting last week! The club welcomed Laurie Coello, certified personal trainer and sports nutrition coach. She is the owner and operator of Nutrishop Roswell. She spoke on the science behind nutrition and macros, and shared her passion for helping people meet their health and fitness goals. It was a great evening learning from a local business owner!

The next RRAH meeting will be Tuesday, August 15 at 6:30 and the focus will be mental health. Everyone is welcome! 

Volunteer Opportunity
Interact clubs Starting Soon

Interact Clubs Starting Soon!

We still need Rotarian liaisons from our club for some of the schools.

Commitment: Liaisons attend Interact Club meetings once or twice per month.

Small commitment from us – Huge Impact on the kids

Reach out to Bill Hoban billh@c21connectrealty.com 404-867-3312 if interested in learning more about it.

Rotary Youth Exchange
Application Period Now Open Thru 10/15


The application period for Rotary Youth Exchange is now open!

The parent/student information sessions are scheduled for:

  • Sandy Springs/Atlanta Plaza -  August 9th
  • Sandy Springs - August 29th
  • Johns Creek - Sept 20th

Additional info found on http://www.ryese.org

Questions? Contact Alesia Booth  alesiagbooth@att.net

Tuesday, Aug 15, 6:00pm / Mutation Brewing in Sandy Springs
Who's Looking for New Clients? Attend Business Networking for District 6900

Learn about the new Pro Classification that will help you and your business get discovered!

For you, or someone on your staff, grow your business by doing business with Rotarians in an environment that supports “Service Above Self”


Bonus: This is also an opportunity for someone you are interested in recruiting to Roswell Rotary.  Tuesday, Aug 15 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.   

Location: Mutation Brewing Company, 5825 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

For more information, contact  Ken Carter 404-386-3214 ken.carter@floorcoveringsinternational.com or Hal Schlenger 770-335-0077 HSchlenger@GreatSouthBenefits.com

Sat. Aug 19th
End Human Trafficking Event Area 13 Half Marathon


Where575 Riverside Road Roswell, GA US 30075

When: Sat. August 19

Why: Benefit End Human Trafficking NOW

AREA 13.1 and Terrestrial 5K/10K is an Out of this World Running Event.   13.1-10K-5K  is a night race in Roswell, GA. One of the most popular courses to run in the State of Georgia. The courses are OUT OF THIS WORLD FLAT & FAST  with a total elevation gain of the Half marathon at 224  feet, The 5K course total elevation gain of 50 feet, and only 90 feet of gain in the 10K !! WE are talking PR TIME!! All finishers will receive an awesome alien head medal that will make your head SPIN , coveted Area 13.1 tri blend shirt that will be your new GO TO SHIRT, and for runners 21 and over a free beer donated by Gate City Brewing Company.  Come for the run and stay for the FUN !!  Live band -DJ - Food trucks- Vendors- Gate City Brewing Company !!  BRING THE ENTIRE FAMILY !!

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Sat, Aug 19 8:30am
Your Body is Asking for This - Community 'Walk with a Doc'

Is Procrastination your Friend without Benefits? Guest Speaker is Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor Aleksandra Rakita-Jeremic, who will share tips and techniques to stay motivated long enough to see the results that reinforce your good intentions and keep you going. Need we say more?

BONUS: Potluck Picnic to follow: Bring a snack or beverage to share and spend time after the walk getting to know some of your fellow walkers AND doctors. We are about 'community.'

Location: The "Northern" Beltline adjacent to the Bobby Jones Golf Course 2205 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30305

When: Saturday, August 19 8:30am

Walk options are 2 miles and 3 miles

.For more information, contact Hal Schlenger and Betty Price. Walk options are 2 miles and 3 miles.For more information, contact Hal Schlenger and Betty Price.For more information, contact Hal Schlenger and Betty Price.

Pint & a 10% Discount for a Pint of Blood
Summer Blood Drive Aug 23


“At our last blood drive back in March I gave blood for the first time. It was an easy, efficient and painless process. More importantly than all of that it was extremely rewarding. Knowing you are helping others simply makes you feel good.  Altruism and volunteering have been linked to positive health outcomes, including lower risk for depression and greater longevity.  Blood is the most precious gift that anyone can give to another person.  It is the gift of life.  A decision to donate your blood can save up to three lives." 

And if you need one more thing to motivate you - people who donate blood have an 88% lower risk of suffering a heart attack. 

Please join us on August 23rd at Houck’s Grill.  If you cannot donate for any reason, please encourage a friend or family member to donate.

Schedule an appointment here

For more information, contact Hal Schlenger, Darrell Bartlett or Jonathan Crooks

Volunteer NOW
First Responders Cookout Sept. 16


The fourth annual 9-11 First Responders Cookout will be held Saturday, September 16th, 2023, between 3 pm and 8 pm at Roswell Fire Station #24, 1400 Old Alabama Road, Roswell, 30076. Volunteers are needed starting at 1:00 PM. 

During the September 11, 2001, attacks, 2,977 people were killed and more than 6,000 others were injured. Of the 2,977 fatalities, 2,753 were killed in the World Trade Center and surrounding area, 184 at the Pentagon, and 40 in Pennsylvania. These deaths included 265 on the four planes. The attacks remain the deadliest terrorist act in world history.

The Roswell Rotary Club 9-11 Committee invites any members interested in assisting in the cookout to contact Dave Young nfultonpt@juno.com , Gene Beckham gene@bfsga.com , or Jack Wyche javic@msn.com

Please help us make this another great event upon which to thank our First Responders for what they do for us, every day!!!


Coming Up at RRC
Save the Date: Making Roswell Rotary's Magic Happen


This is what earns Rotary such a great reputation...Service Above Self. 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!    

Events Chair 2023-24 Katie Tucker

Business Networking with District 6900 (Rotary Means Business)

Add To Calendar Tuesday, August 15  6:00 - 8:00pm

Lee Hollingsworth Tennis Clinic

Add To Calendar Wednesday August 16, 2023  6:30-8:00pm

Alive in Roswell

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Walk with a Doc (and picnic)

Add To Calendar Saturday,  August 19, 8:30am - 11:30am

Area 13 Half Marathon-10K-5K-End Human Trafficking NOW Benefit

Add To Calendar August 19th 7pm

Summer Blood Drive

Add To Calendar Wed. August 23

Golf & Tennis Tournament

Add To Calendar Monday, September 11 Brookfield Country Club

First Responders Cookout

Add To Calendar Sat. Sept. 16 3-8pm Volunteers arrive 1pm

RRAH  Unity Garden Service Project Sept. 23 9am - 12pm

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Farm Day at Gary Garrett's Farm

Add To Calendar Saturday, October 14th Details TBA

RRC Holiday Party December 9, 6pm - 10pm Details TBA

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