President Alex's Message 
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Fellow Rotarians - Wow! What an amazing couple of weeks!
Last week, Representative Guffey was nothing short of passionate, inspiring, and humble. His message on mental health and the loss of his son resonated with the Club. Special thanks to Becky Nelson for inviting him to share his message.
We also had a successful Golf/Tennis/Pickle Ball Tournament this Monday. Thank you to Bob Clarkson and his entire team (and all of the volunteers, sponsors, and players) for a meaningful and fun event. Having the event coincide with our 9/11 Remembrance and our Rotary Cup competition for our First Responders really made the day special. As a reminder, we do not have our normal meeting on Thursday. See you next week!
     
9-11 Golf & Tennis Tournament
Three Leaders: What the 9-11-2023 Tournament Means to Me
In their words..... Special meaning for RRC 9-11-2023 Golf & Tennis Tournament Day Service Above Self Service Project Sign Up Dates!
We need help on September 16th! Starting with our Liberty Park Clean Up, to Rivers Alive Cleanup, and then 9/11 Cookout! What times can you sign up for?
September 16th Volunteer Opportunities!
9/11 COOKOUT with Jack Wyche & David Young 2pm - 8pm https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4DA9A82FA2F58-911 Rivers Alive with Joe Mazzeo 8:30am - 12pm
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Liberty Square Park Cleanup with Gabriel Prado 8am - 12pm
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Volunteer NOW
First Responders Cookout Sept. 16
The fourth annual 9-11 First Responders Cookout will be held Saturday, September 16th, 2023, between 2 pm and 8 pm at Roswell Fire Station #24, 1400 Old Alabama Road, Roswell, 30076. Volunteers are needed starting at 2:00 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!!! Click Here to Sign Up to Volunteer Notice of Dues IncreaseFellow Rotarians: We have not increased our dues since Gordon's year as President - nearly 5 years ago. As you are all aware, food costs and other operational expenses have increased over the past years. As such, this July the Board voted to increase dues as part of the annual budget approval process. The dues are in line with the maximum % increase allowed by our bylaws. (5%). We are talking about $12.50 per quarter. While the Board did not want to increase dues, we collectively believed it is in the best interest of the Club's operations to do so. Should you have questions, please let me know. Thank you for being a Roswell Rotarian. Alex B. Kaufman
Roswell Rotary Club President, 2023-2024
404-964-5587 RRAH Meeting Recap
Roswell Rotary After Hours met last week and welcomed past RRC President Lisa Carlisle! She spoke to the club and shared "tales from a recovering perfectionist." Her energy and passion was contagious as she shared tips related to decision-making, motivation, organization and goal setting. The club left feeling refreshed and ready to take on the week. Thank you, LIsa! The next RRAH meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 19th at 6:30 at The Artillery Room. The speaker will be Zac Adkins from One Percent Harder. Zac is an advocate for physical and mental health who strives to inspire others to achieve their goals by working "one percent harder" each day.
Roaving Photographers
Rotoscope and RRC Social Media Needs Your Pictures
When you attend a Roswell Rotary event, please share your pictures with Kathy Igou kligou@gmail.com or text 404-408-4188 or Becky Nelson bnelson@cchl.com or text 404-406-6121 We need an army of RRC members sending pictures to us to post! Remember, it didn't really happen if people don't see it! Let's show the world what Roswell rotarians are doing to make the world a better place! Volunteer at the Unity Garden with RRAH!
After Hours is on deck to volunteer again next Saturday, Sept. 23rd, at the Unity Garden at the Chattahoochee Nature Center! It's always a great time breaking a sweat, getting a little dirty and contributing around the garden and greenhouses. Plus, Henning von Schmeling, Horticultural Curator, is never shy to share his wealth of knowledge about the various plants. All Rotarians are invited! The shift starts at 9 a.m. and go until Noon. Sign up here. 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 - August 29th
- Johns Creek - Sept 20th
Additional info found on http://www.ryese.org Questions? Contact Alesia Booth alesiagbooth@att.net 
Not Getting Rotoscope?
Where is my rotoscope?????
Have you been missing your Rotoscope? We have several members who used to receive the newsletter weekly and are no longer getting it in their email box. what's going on? It could be it's going to spam, could be an error with your email address, could be security software on the receiving end, OR IT COULD BE a MYSTERY! We have the experts working on solving the mystery for our Roswell Rotarians who are not getting their newsletter. in the meantime, do this: 1. Report it to Tori Neilson at admin@roswellrotary.com 2. Check Roswell Rotary's Facebook page on Tuesdays. The Rotoscope link is posted there weekly. 3. Grab a paper copy at the Thursday meeting. 4. Watch the rolling powerpoint at the front of the meeting room on Thursdays. 5. Ask a friend to text you the link. The Club is aware there is an issue for some and we are working on the answer. Thanks for your patience and make sure you have let Tori know! Let's start collecting items
Adopt A Platoon
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
First Responders Cookout Add To Calendar Sat. Sept. 16 2pm - 8pm Volunteers arrive 2pm Rivers Alive Chattahoochee River Cleanup Project Add To Calendar Sat Sept 16; 9am - 12pm Liberty Square Park Clean Up Use This Link Please Sat Sept 16; 8am -12pm *Also Register Here for a Free T-shirt* RRAH Unity Garden Service Project Sept. 23 9am - 12pm
Add To Calendar Farm Day at Gary Garrett's Farm Add To Calendar Saturday, October 15th (Note Change!) Details TBA Rotary Means Business Add To Calendar Tuesday, October 17th Time TBA
RRC Holiday Party Friday December 8, 6pm - 10pm Details TBA Add To Calendar
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