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April 30, 2024


Meetings

April is Environment Month

5/2 GRSP / RYE Closeout Meeting
5/9 Senator John Albers - GA Senate Update
5/16 Dr. Eric Plasker - The 100 Year Lifestyle
5/23 Memorial Day Meeting

Events

5/8 Bourbon, Cigars & Tapas
5/9 Care Boxes for Seniors
5/16 Alive in Roswell
5/27 Roswell Remembers Memorial Day Ceremony

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

4/1 John Greaves
4/3 Paul Lang
4/5 Jim Broadway
4/6 Mike Hampton
4/6 Dave Schmit
4/6 John Connell
4/7 Vatsala Jajoo
4/8 Richard Stilley
4/10 Todd Byars
4/12 James Stone
4/16 Bill Shore
4/16 Bob Clarkson
4/17 Michael Thompson
4/20 Jonathan Crooks
4/20 Ken Davis
4/22 Tom Campbell, Jr.
4/23 Will Colley
4/24 Herb West
4/25 Zachary Fields
4/25 Michael Curling
4/26 Lauren Darby
4/29 Marcus Smith

YEARS OF SERVICE

4/1 Dave Schmit (20)
4/3 Chandler White (0)
4/3 Ross Patton (0)
4/5 Joseph Gillespie (2)
4/7 Cheryl Greenway (30)
4/7 Don Howard (41)
4/9 Bill Wolff (3)
4/11 Sandy Buhler (11)
4/12 Jon-Paul Croom (5)
7 years in Rotary
4/12 Max Walker (1)
4/19 Kay Howell (6)
4/19 Jeffrey Meyers (6)
4/19 Hal Schlenger (6)
16 years in Rotary
4/19 Bill Shore (6)
71 years in Rotary
4/20 Lorraine Head (1)
24 years in Rotary
4/29 Leslie Bassett (4)
4/29 James Stone (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

From Finland to Roswell
Speaker Thursday- Our very own GSRP Student Julia Toytari


My name is Julia Toytari. I'm your GRSP student from Finland. In May 2023 before coming to the U.S. I graduated with my bachelor's degree in business administration specializing in event management. During my GRSP year, I have attended Kennesaw State University taking various interesting classes such as Italian and psychology. 

 I am so excited about speaking to the Club this Thursday! See you at lunch!

RRAH: Tips From a Wellness Coach

Roswell Rotary After Hours meets again on Tuesday, May 7th at The Artillery Room @ Gate City! The club will welcome Stephanie Watson, a wellness coach at STAT Wellness, a local Roswell business. She will share tips on how to make small, sustainable, changes in order to achieve optimal wellness. See you there!


All Rotarians & a Guest Welcome
Bourbon & Cigars The Vick May 8

Join your fellow Roswell Rotarians for Bourbon & Cigars & Tapas

Where: The Vick on Canton Street Roswell GA 

When: Wednesday, May 8th 6-9 pm

Cost: $50 pp 

RSVP: to Katie Tucker Anderson ktucker@ehla.com

Payments: Via VENMO to Kadijah Vickers @Kadijah-Vickers

*ALL Rotarians and a guest welcome*

Senior Gift Boxes
Help Seniors Celebrate Mother's and Father's Day


Over the next few weeks we are collecting items for our seniors to enjoy for Mother's Day and Father's Day. We will be making small baskets for nearly 200 Roswell Seniors. Please consider donating the following items:

  • hair brush, comb, shampoo
  • puzzle books
  • toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash 
  • deodorant, hand sanitizer
  • magazines (they may be gently used)
  • pens, crayons
  • hand cream, chapstick, personal soap (hotel bar)
  • socks
  • stress balls
  • finger nail file
  • Deadline for Donations is May 9

If you have questions please email Mary Trapp - marytrapp@kw.com

Thursday, May 16 Alive in Roswell


Wed May 22
Blood Drive- Desperate Times Blood Shortage


25th Roswell Remembers Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday May 27- Memorial Day Ceremony at City Hall

The 25th Roswell Remembers Memorial Day Ceremony, which has received multiple awards, is scheduled for 11:00 A.M. on Monday, May 27th at Roswell City Hall, located at 38 Hill Street.

A joint effort with the City of Roswell, the grounds will open at 10:00 A.M., featuring displays and music provided by the Roswell New Horizons Band. The program will include a military ceremony, the presentation of colors, Honor Guard, the singing of the national anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance, a POW/MIA tribute, and the solemn laying of the wreath.

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Comedy for a Cause Tickets Are Going Fast!

Tickets are now available for purchase for After Hours' second annual Comedy for a Cause! This year it will be held at Rock 'N' Taco Roswell and will support Giving Grace. Doors open at 5:30. There are a variety of ticket options available, so secure your spot today! There will also be sponsorship and advertising opportunities available, so stay posted for more details. Help is spread the word by RSVPing to our Facebook event!

Tickets: https://www.simpletix.com/e/comedy-for-a-cause-at-rock-n-taco-benefiti-tickets-163004#host

End Human Trafficking Night at Braves
Braves vs Rays June 15 Truist Park



It's Win-Win.  Help fight Human Trafficking AND see a great ball game!

Join us as we bring more awareness to Human Trafficking in Georgia. A portion of every ticket sold will go back to End HT Now.

Tickets are subject to availability and tickets purchased for the purpose of being resold are subject to cancellation and refund by the Atlanta Braves.

GET TICKETS

Rock-N-Taco
June 27- Nancy Alterman Installation party

When: Thursday, June 27 5:30pm - 7:30 pm

Where: Rock-N-Taco

Cost: $30 per person

How to register: CLICK HERE or use QR code below


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


Events Chair 2023-24 Katie Tucker

Rotary Means Business April 23 6pm (Hosted this month by Roswell Rotary)

new location: Politan Row at Ashford Lane just north of Perimeter Mall 

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Bourbon, Cigars, & Tapas May 8 6-9pm The Vick

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Care Boxes for Seniors  Deadline May 9

Link to order thru Amazon

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Alive in Roswell May 16 6-9pm

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Memorial Day Ceremony May 27 11am

25th Roswell Remembers at City Hall

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Comedy for a Cause Wed. June 5th Rock'N'Taco
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End human trafficking Night at Braves June 15 Truist Park

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Nancy's Installation Party Thursday June 27 5:30-7;30

Rock'N'Taco

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Last Week at Rotary


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