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October 24, 2023


Meetings

October is Economic and Community Development Month

10/26 Interact Kick Off Meeting
11/2 Foundation Month Presentation
11/9 Ukraine Update from Dale Dixon
11/16 Tim Huff - Veterans Day Speaker

Events

10/24 Second Annual World Polio Day Cornhole Tournament
10/30 Decorate Bulloch Hall for Christmas Market
11/1 Last Blood Drive of 2023
11/1 Hump Day- Location TBD

LEADERSHIP

President Alex Kaufman
President-Elect Nancy Alterman
Treasurer Matthew Millard
Treasurer Leslie Bassett
Secretary Trummie Patrick, III
Foundation James Stone
Membership Bob Clarkson
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

10/1 Ralph Rowland, Jr.
10/2 Cheryl Greenway
10/2 Sandy Buhler
10/4 Ronald Cowan
10/4 Lucy Hall
10/7 Steve Bragg
10/7 Lynne Lindsay
10/10 Jeffrey Meyers
10/11 Charlie Brown
10/11 William Albers
10/12 Jeff McCoy
10/12 SaraBeth Huntley
10/13 Kyle Woods
10/15 Tori Nielsen
10/16 David Wash
10/16 Natalie Cook
10/17 Jim Byrd
10/18 A.D. Dalton
10/19 Jack Stephens
10/23 Lisa Smith
10/23 Mindy Jones
10/26 Katie Anderson
10/30 William Brooks
10/31 Virginia Martz

YEARS OF SERVICE

10/1 Lafayette McKinney, III (22)
29 years in Rotary
10/4 Shields Blankenship, III (1)
7 years in Rotary
10/6 Chuck Savage (7)
15 years in Rotary
10/7 Jim Coyle, Jr. (14)
10/7 Matthew Millard (14)
10/10 Mike McRay (21)
10/11 Ted Lescher, Jr. (4)
10 years in Rotary
10/11 Samuel Pittman (4)
10/11 William Lindsey (4)
10/11 Darrell Bartlett (4)
10/12 Tom Rowsey (17)
19 years in Rotary
10/13 Jennifer Briggs (12)
10/16 Lou Tabickman (15)
10/18 William McFarlin (0)
10/18 John Gordon (0)
10/18 Taylor Schmidt (0)
10/18 William Brown (0)
10/19 Timothy Klatt (6)
10/19 Kurt Hilbert (6)
6 years in Rotary
10/23 Steve Stroud (37)
10/25 Dazia Fumbah (5)
10/28 Bill Hoban (2)
10/28 Ryan Gehricke (2)
10/29 Hal Coleman (25)

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 Alex's Message

Fellow Rotarians:

This week we unfortunately lost our friend, our Past President, and fellow Rotarian Judge Maurice Hilliard. Please keep his friends and family in your thoughts and prayers and stay tuned for memorial service information. Prior to his passing, we had begun evaluating an appropriate Club recognition for Maurice’s legacy and commitment to our community and Club. We will be presenting our proposal shortly.

This week we will be having a substantial number of visiting youth to our club. Please arrive on time to ensure that we can have everyone fed before the bell rings at 12:15.

Additionally, please remember our October 24 Corn Hall Tournament to raise funds for Polio at Lucky’s as well as our need to focus on our Adopt a Platoon (we are behind what we need to give) as well as to sign up veterans for our Honor Bus Trip to Ft. Benning/Moore on November 10th as well as to have volunteers for our Veterans Basketball Fundraiser.

Thank you for all you do,

Alex

President 2023-2024

Young Adult Professionals Panel
Fall Interact Clubs Share their Goals and Panel where “RRC had a part”…


This Thursday we will welcome representatives from our 11 Interact Clubs to share with us the goals they have for this academic year.  Following them will be a panel of 3 professional young adults that will share how their experience as an Interact or Rotaract member has lead them to a life of servant-leadership within their professional and personal Career Paths.  Bill Hoban will moderate a brief panel discussion of where these inspiring young professionals are now and how they developed their skills through the connections of Roswell Rotary:

Evan Coyle – RHS 2008 Graduate.  Senior Software Engineer at MediStreams.  Founding member of the North Fulton Rotaract in 2015 and Charter member of the Roswell Rotary After Hours Club 

Litzy Garcia – RHS 2019 Graduate.  RPD Communications Officer.  Multiple year officer of the RHS Interact Club.

Belle Prothero – RHS 2015 Graduate. Health Science Advisor with Otsuka Pharmaceuticals

Let's have a full house to hear from this panel!

TODAY- Don't Miss Cornhole at Lucky's
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:  TONIGHT 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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Save the Date
Blood Drive Nov. 1st


for the first time EVER, the Roswell Rotary has arranged with the City of Roswell to conduct our “Pint for Pint” American Red Cross Blood Drive

Won’t you please join us again and give the gift of life.  Wednesday, November 1st 9:00am – 2:00pm at Roswell City Hall  

Now more than ever…it’s time to GIVE! Give a Pint of Blood and Get a Pint of Variant Beer…don’t delay sign up now!  Sponsored by Roswell Rotary

For more info, contact Darrell Bartlett Darrell.Bartlett@allegion.com and Hal  Schlenger hschlenger@greatsouthbenefits.com 
Click Here to Register for Roswell Rotary Blood Drive

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Rotary Scarecrow on Canton Street


Come 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. 


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

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Volunteers Needed
Christkindlmarket Gift Shop Volunteers


Calling Rotarians to Volunteer!! 

The holidays are fast approaching and Roswell Rotary is getting ready.   As a partner in the Christkindlmarket coming to Roswell Nov. 24-Dec 24, Roswell Rotarians are needed to work the check out desk in the Bulloch Hall Gift Shoppe right next door to Bulloch Hall.   Feel free to pass along to your spouse/partner/friend that you think might be interested.  We ask that you sign up for a minimum of 2 shifts during the 1 month of the market.  There will be a training session in November to learn how to use the Square system and check out a customer at the shop.  It’s easy! It’s fun!   It’s a great way to get involved.  Partner up with a friend as 2 people are needed per shift.  Click the link to sign up for your shifts. Remember this is a major project/fundraiser this year and we need you!  

Roswell Rotarians, use this link to sign up for a time slot to work at Bulloch Hall Gift Shoppe during the Christkindlmarket:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A9AE2EA7F58-45476807-christkindlmarket


Tree Decorating Fun

We also need volunteers at Bulloch Hall on November 5 starting at 10 a.m. to help with decorating the exterior of Bulloch Hall, the property, and Bulloch Hall Gift Shoppe to get ready for the Christkindlmarket.  The City of Roswell is putting up an 18ft tree by the house that needs decorating too!!  We’ll have decorations.  Bring yourself… and a ladder if you have one.  This will be a really fun day to get in the spirit.  Let Nancy Alterman know if you plan on helping. Nancyhalterman8@gmail.com

WE NEED ITEMS!!
Adopt A Platoon


We need for everyone to bring your items for Adopt a Platoon! 


RRAH Meeting Recap

Roswell Rotary After Hours had a jam-packed meeting last week! First, the club welcomed 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 loved learning the unique and meaningful ways Roswell Inc. supports the local business community. Thank you, Steve! 

Next, RRAH officially welcomed two new members to the Rotary Family! Welcome, Will McFarlin and Taylor Schmidt!! 

And lastly, members brought in food items as part of a Thanksgiving food drive benefiting North Fulton Community Charities. RRAH members never hesitate to donate goodies to worthy causes, especially during the holidays.

The next Roswell Rotary After Hours meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 7th at 6:30 at The Artillery Room @ Gate City! There will be no scheduled speaker this week. Instead, members will partake in fellowship while organizing care packages for active duty military in honor of Veterans 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

Second Annual Cornhole Tournament for Polio Oct. 24 6pm Lucky's

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Last Blood Drive of 2023 Nov. 1st Tentatively at Roswell City Hall Time TBD

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Veterans Day Trip to Ft. Moore (Formerly Ft Benning) November 10, 2023 6am - 6pm

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Adopt a Platoon Packing Event Nov. 16

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Roswell Rotary Veterans Appreciation Basketball Invitational

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Toyland Donations Dropoff December 7

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RRC Holiday Party Friday December 8, 6pm - 10pm Details TBA

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