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February 13, 2024


Meetings

February is Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month

2/15 Celia Cortes - GAI Cares
2/22 Ted Jenkin
2/29 Leadership 2020
3/7 United Way of Atlanta

Events

2/15 Roswell High School Career Day
2/17 Walk with a Doc February
2/27 Rotary Means Business (district networking event)
3/1 Roswell Rotary Reads

LEADERSHIP

President Alex Kaufman
President-Elect Nancy Alterman
Treasurer Leslie Bassett
Secretary Trummie Patrick, III
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

2/2 Joe Piontek, Sr.
2/10 Richard Meer
2/14 MICHAEL Gould
2/14 Gabriel Kelly
2/15 Grace Peoples
2/16 Lafayette McKinney, III
2/18 Gordon Owens
2/22 Becky Stone
2/22 Bill Wolff
2/24 Holland Earle
2/27 Bruce Smith
2/27 Leonard Greski
2/27 Justice Brakache
2/28 Alexandria Shuval Weiner

YEARS OF SERVICE

2/1 David Bourne (51)
2/2 Lee Dodson (10)
46 years in Rotary
2/8 Holland Earle (17)
26 years in Rotary
2/11 Alex Kaufman (14)
2/11 Langdon Hollingsworth (3)
2/13 Kevin Benscoter (4)
2/15 James Lambert (1)
2/17 Roger Wise, Jr. (13)
2/18 Mary Robichaux (5)
2/22 Nancy Tolbert-Yilmaz (23)
2/22 Lee Jenkins, Jr. (6)
2/23 Richard Stilley (7)
9 years in Rotary
2/27 Stephen Clausen (1)

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

Entrepreneur, Real Estate Investor, Non-Profit Founder, Celia Cortes to Speak


Celia Cortes wears many hats, but has committed herself to teaching individuals and organizations that self-reliance is the key to success. She is known for her direct "Don't sit around and wait for someone else" approach to life and business.  Celia believes that we each have a warrior within us, and are capable of taking care of ourselves in unexpected situations. She tours the country speaking about the importance of self-reliance in relation to our personal security, financial future, and community safety.

Roswell Rotary Reads! Sign Up to Volunteer


Volunteer Opportunity: Read to Local Kindergarten Classes

On Friday, March 1st, Roswell Rotary invites you to be a part of a heartwarming community initiative in celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday for Read Across America Day!

This is a quick and fun one hour commitment. Books will be provided. 

Sign-up genius link is here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4EA9A823A3F58-47750827-join#/

Reach out to Michael Curling or Kadijah Vickers with any questions.

The 25th Roswell Rotary Relays is coming up!


Please join us in volunteering at  Roswell Rotary Relay on Saturday, March 16 at Roswell High School!  This is the oldest and largest track meet in Georgia and with an impressive 26 teams participating.

Many volunteers are needed to make sure that this historic event goes smoothly.  

Sign-up genius link is here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4EA9A823A3F58-47789883-roswell#/

Reach out to Michael Curling mcurling@newkentcap.com or Becky Nelson bnelson@cchl.com  with any questions. 

The Running of the Leprechauns! March 9

Volunteers are needed March 9 at the Running of the Leprechauns to END HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
Please reach out to 
Dave McCleary - dave@endhtnow.com for further detail.
https://www.runningoftheleprechauns.com/Race/Donate/GA/Roswell/runningleprechauns

Sat, Feb 17 at 9:00am: Your body is asking for this
3 healthcare myths busted. Then our Docs walk and welcome your questions

Location: Vickery Mills, 95 Mill St, Roswell, GA 30075

Meet at the covered bridge. Free parking. Dog friendly. A couple of hills to challenge you getting to a beautiful waterfall. Short and medium distance trails. [read more]

Rotary Means Business (after hours networking)
New date / New Opportunities for Multi-Club Business Networking: Iron Hill Brewing in Dunwoody


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

Bonus #1: This is also an opportunity for someone you are interested in recruiting to Roswell Rotary. 

Bonus #2: Update on the Pro Classification project so that you and your business can be found around the District.

Tuesday, Feb 27  from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ironhill Brewery and Restaurant - Perimeter
1224 Hammond Dr NE , Atlanta, GA 30346

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

After Hours Meeting Recap


Last week, After Hours welcomed Tim McFarlin, Georgia Tech Football's director of high school relations. The club loved hearing his "7 Keys for Personal Development" which served as great inspiration for both personal and work life. He also shared fun anecdotes and stories about the Tech football team which all sports fans enjoyed. Go Jackets!

The next RRAH meeting will be Tuesday, February 20th. Note that there is a location change: the meeting will be held at the Gate City Back House.

Have you made your reservation?
Join Us in March-District Conference

Register HERE  before early bird price is gone!

WHY should I go to District conference this year? CLICK HERE [read more]

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


Events Chair 2023-24 Katie Tucker

February Walk with a Doc 

Saturday Feb 17, 9:00am   Add To Calendar

February Rotary Means Business 

Tuesday Feb 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm  Add To Calendar

2024 District Conference Jekyll Island

Thursday - Sunday, March 21-24  Add To Calendar

Rotary Last Week



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