President Alex's Message
Fellow Rotarians- What a great weekend for Roswell Rotary! Between the Youth Day Parade and Gary Garrett's Farm Day we sure had a lot of fun.
The next few weeks we have a lot on the agenda. We have our Corn Hole Tournament for Polio on October 24 as well as a decorating party at Bulloch Hall (10/30-31) as we gear up for our first Christkindl Market (11/24-12/24)- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We will also have the last Alive in Roswell for 2023 this Thursday (10/19) so let's end this year with a bang! We also need to remember to vote for our Scarecrow on Canton!
We also have our veterans initiatives in full swing! Please remember to bring items or money for the Adopt a Platoon this week through November 16. Our Veterans Appreciation Bus Tour is November 10th. We are still looking for Bus sponsors as well as servicemen (active, reserve, or retired veterans). And Gene and Lynne Lindsay are looking for volunteers for our Veterans Appreciation Invitational Basketball Tournament (Nov 18, 20, 21).
I look forward to seeing everyone this Thursday for chicken, fellowship, and our wonderful speaker as well as a red to blue badge ceremony!
- Alex
President, 2023-2024 District Governor Andre Marria to Visit Roswell Club
Let's give a warm welcome to our new 2023-23 District Governor Andre Marria when she visits our lunch meeting on October 19th!
President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro Atlanta, Kwame Johnson to Speak Kwame Johnson was named the “Most Admired CEO” by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Kwame serves as the President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro Atlanta overseeing the largest and most effective youth mentoring agency in the state of Georgia. Kwame has drastically transformed the organization’s operations, programs, and fundraising increasing overall revenue by 80%. Kwame is also the award-winning author of The Hope Inside: Harnessing the Power of Mentorship in Life and Career. Kwame is a highly sought after public speaker and consultant in the areas of fundraising, leadership development, strategy, marketing, and program innovation. Kwame found his passion while incarcerated during his senior year of high school. During this challenging time, he decided to change his life and made history by becoming the first youth to ever take his SATs in jail. Kwame was accepted into Hampton University and decided to leave college at the age of 19 to become a social entrepreneur and has dedicated his life to service. Kwame is a graduate of Leadership Atlanta and holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Maryland and an Executive Education Certificate in Nonprofit Strategy from Harvard University.
[read more] Tonight: RRAH Meeting + Food Drive + New Member Inductions!
Roswell Rotary After Hours' next meeting is tonight at 6:30 at The Artillery Room @ Gate City! The club will welcome Rotarian Steve Stroud, the Executive Director of Roswell Inc--a nonprofit that promotes economic development through a public-private partnership with the City of Roswell. The club will also be hosting a Thanksgiving food drive benefiting North Fulton Community Charities! The club is accepting the following items: - One-pound bags of rice
- Macaroni and cheese: Box or cup
- Dessert mixes: Cakes, brownies, pies
- Bread mixes: Biscuits, cornbread, muffins
- Canned fruit
- Canned greens
And, as icing on the cake, RRAH will officially welcome two new members to the club! You don't want to miss this action-packed meeting! Last one of 2023
Alive in Roswell Oct. 19
Add To Calendar Lucky's Oct. 24
Cornhole for Polio
Let the games begin. Turn out to support World Polio Day with your family and friends at the second EVER World Polio Day Cornhole Tournament at Lucky's. Last year's event was so much fun that we are doing it again! When: Tuesday October 24, 6 PM
Where: Lucky's Burger and Brew
What: Enter the tournament with a $25 donation to Rotary's PolioPlus fund (tax deductible). Or consider sponsoring one or more tournament slots. Click on this link to enter or to sponsor a slot(s)
Roswell Rotary...Doing what we do...Raising money for great causes while having fun!!
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Rotary Scarecrow on Canton StreetCome check out our Roswell Rotary Scarecrow on Canton Street through the month of October. We are excited to support The Roswell Women's Club supporting education and non profits in North Fulton. PLEASE VOTE FOR OUR SCARECROW BY OCTOBER 29TH. #12 Rotary Crow in Margaritaville Click HERE to vote $1 per vote. 
Last Chance to Volunteer at the Unity Garden!
Last chance! Roswell Rotary After Hours is on deck to volunteer one more for the year at the Unity Garden at the Chattahoochee Nature Center! The shift starts at 9 a.m. and go until Noon. All Rotarians are invited! Save the Date
Blood Drive Nov. 1st
Save the date now for the last blood drive of 2023. Donation location is Roswell City Hall. This is a critical time of the year for blood donations. Lives are saved with every single pint donated. Please give if you can and if you can't, please encourage others to donate.
for more info, contact Darrell Bartlett Darrell.Bartlett@allegion.com and Hal Schlenger hschlenger@greatsouthbenefits.com Add To Calendar Veteran's Event
Roswell Rotary will be honoring veterans from all branches
of service with a trip to Fort Moore and the Military Museum on November 10th. We will depart from the American Legion Post
201 in Alpharetta at 6:30 am to arrive at Fort Moore by 9:30. We will attend
Ranger Graduation and Demonstration at 10:00, followed by a VIP tour and lunch
at the Military Museum. We will depart
Columbus at 1500 to head back to the American Legion for dinner at 1800. All Veterans and dignitaries will be the
guest of RRC and all other guests will be assessed a $30 per person fee. RRC has reserved three buses, so seating is
limited to approximately 150 participants. For any questions, please contact Alicia Hughes ahughes@wsnielsen.com Click Here to Download Registration FormAdd To Calendar Bring your items to Rotary!
Adopt A Platoon
Tonight: Rotary Means Business (after hours networking)
Multi-Club Business Networking continues: Iron Hill Brewing in Dunwoody at 6:00pmFor 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, October 17 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. {{subscribe: 7225}} Tuesday, November 21 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm Add To Calendar Location: Iron Hill Brewing - Perimeter/Dunwoody, 1224 Hammond Drive, Atlanta, GA
For more information, contact Ken Carter 404-386-3214 ken.carter@floorcoveringsinternational.com or Hal Schlenger 770-335-0077 HSchlenger@GreatSouthBenefits.com Your body is asking for this
Phy Therapist Dr Kim Richards speaks at "Walk with a Doc" this Saturday 9:00amPhysical therapist Dr Kim Richards of All Points of Health Physical Therapy will share techniques and tools for "Keeping Your Momentum Through the Holidays." Location: Hyde Farm 726 Hyde Rd, Marietta, GA 30068
Land and original farm buildings owned by Cobb Co. Wonderful walk with numerous creek crossings and one hill (33.965238, -84.390805)
For more info, please connect with Betty Price and Hal Schlenger
Some of the walkers at Island Forge on Saturday, Sept 9
Next walks are this Saturday, October 21, and Saturday November 18. Meet at 9:00am
Add To Calendar Roaving Photographers
Roswell Rotary Paparazzi needed
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! Save the date for... Christkindlmarket
November 24th-December 24th, Open Daily. Free Admission!
Pet Friendly! Enjoy Homemade mulled wine, Food, Over 70 Vendors, Giftshops, Pictures with Santa, Trees
Located at Bulloch Hall in Roswell
Vendors welcome! More information here or Follow on Facebook!
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 Rotary Means Business Tuesday, October 17th Time TBA
Add To Calendar Last Alive in Roswell of the year! Thurs., Oc.t 19 5pm Add To Calendar Walk with a Doc- Sat. Oct. 21 9am Hyde Farm Marietta Add To Calendar Roswell Rotary After Hours Unity Garden Service Project October 23, 9am - 12pm
Add To Calendar Second Annual Cornhole Tournament for Polio Oct. 24 6pm Lucky's Add To Calendar Last Blood Drive of 2023 Nov. 1st Tentatively at Roswell City Hall Time TBD Add To Calendar Veterans Day Trip to Ft. Moore (Formerly Ft Benning) November 10, 2023 6am - 6pm Add To Calendar
Adopt a Platoon Packing Event Nov. 16 Add To Calendar Roswell Rotary Veterans Appreciation Basketball Invitational Add To Calendar Nov. 18, 20, 21 Toyland Donations Dropoff December 7 Add To Calendar RRC Holiday Party Friday December 8, 6pm - 10pm Details TBA
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