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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

Message from the President

**Exciting Meeting with llamas and More!**

What a delightful meeting we had this week! We were thrilled to have Chai, the Happy Tails dog, and Pie, the therapy llama, join us. Their presence brought so much joy and laughter to everyone. We also had the pleasure of meeting Kaho, our high school student from Japan. It was wonderful to learn about her experiences and share our Rotary spirit with her. In addition, we had an enlightening session on how to make our lives healthier, accompanied by a tasting of some delicious ice cream flavors for our Miss Mary’s Ice Cream competition. If you missed it, don't worry—we’ll have more flavors to sample this week!

Looking ahead, we are excited to welcome a speaker who will give us an intriguing talk on private investigation. Get ready to learn about the fascinating world of "Who and Where are you for us to find?" 

Stay tuned for more updates and continue to participate in our activities!

Welcome Norma Tillman, Private Investigator, our Keynote Speaker

Norma Mott Tillman is a native Nashvillian who attended East High School, the Metro Police Academy, Vol State College, Nashville Tech, and Watkins Institute.  Her background includes working with the Federal Government; Law Enforcement; Private Investigations; and Real Estate.  She is a 37-year veteran private investigator, author of several non-fiction books, and has taught continuing educational training seminars to professional investigators, law enforcement, and attorneys.  Her books include “How To Find Almost Anyone, Anywhere”; “The Man with the Turquoise Eyes”; “The Adoption Searcher’s Handbook”; and “Private Investigation 101”.

Norma has spoken around the country at professional conferences, colleges, associations, and organizations.  Her father,  Harry Mott, was a 27-year veteran Homicide Detective with the Nashville Police Department and her cousin, Gen. Hugh Mott was a former Chief of Police of the MNPD. In 1974 she began working at the MNDP as a dispatcher and it was there that she became proficient on the police computer and the NCIC database.  In 1987, attorneys contacted her asking for help to find missing heirs and missing witnesses. She obtained a Private Investigator License to work for them, left the police department, started a private investigation agency, and eventually specialized in locating and reuniting separated families and missing heirs.  Over the years she has appeared as a guest on numerous national television shows including Oprah, The View, Nancy Grace, Case Closed, The Vicki Lawrence Show, The Leeza Gibbons Show, and many more. She has been featured in Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Emmy, and other magazines. Norma has acted in commercials, music videos, print, and films. 

Norma has served on the Board of Directors of the Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce and the Mt. Juliet Rotary Club.  Her two favorite mottos are: “No One Cares How Much You Know Until They Know How Much You Care” and “If It Is To Be, It’s Up To Me”.

Wed Aug 7th
Hagan Cup Classic- Tennis Clinic

Sponsorship Committee- Working Hard

Thank you Jerry Orlans, Chris Webb, Jonathan Crooks, Michael Agurkis, Danny Broadway, Scott Morchower, Dave Wash, Michael Curling, Jim Savage, and Alan Greensmith. This committee is key to the success of the tournament!

Have you made your commitment to the 2024 Golf & Tennis Tournament? 

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Tournament website! https://birdease.com/RoswellRotary

One-stop shopping for all tournament details...registration, details about the event, and volunteer link so you can sign up for a cool job the day of the tournament. We are excited to introduce this site to Roswell Rotary and our guests!

Thank You 2024 Golf & Tennis Large Donors

Thank You to everyone who has purchased a Sponsorship for the 2024 Golf & Tennis Tournament. Every single donation and sponsorship makes a huge difference. 

Silent Auction at the Golf & Tennis Tournament

Once again, our Golf & Tennis tournament will feature a Silent auction. Karen is looking for restaurant gift cards - please bring them to our regular meeting this week and next.  Let’s see how many we can get!  The more cards we get, the better we will do.  Please also consider donating other items like your vacation home, event tickets, jewelry, a new cooler, new grill, designer purse, and other upscale items. In total, we made almost $9000 in the auction last year, including gift cards.  This year, with your help, our goal is to clear $12,000!

Please contact Karen Schwank 404.409.3658 for more info.

Wine & Liquor Pull Donations Requested

Calling all Rotary members to bring in one bottle of wine or bourbon worth $25+ for the Tournament. This one activity raised almost $2000 last year so your donations help further the mission of Rotary.
Contact Angela Medley for more info. 404.886.5764

Don't Miss it! Golf & Tennis Committee - Now in the Side Room

Now meeting in the side room, 11:15 - 12pm. Thank you for attending!

RRAH - Next Meeting is Today! August 6th

Our next After Hours Meeting is tonight, August 6th at 6:30 pm at The Artillery Room at Gate City where we will be welcoming our guest speaker Steve Stroud.

Steve Stroud is the President & CEO of Roswell Inc, a 501c6 non-profit that promotes economic development for the City of Roswell through a public-private partnership. Steve and his team serve as a catalyst for a sustainable, innovative, and vibrant local business community. Essentially, their mission is to build business in Roswell. 

School is in Session - Interact is ON - Sign up now!

SAVE THE DATE:  Youth Services Meeting -- for those committed and interested -- will be after the general meeting on Thursday, Aug 22nd in Classroom #1. The Youth Services is open for projects, awards, and recognitions!  BUT, we are not fully staffed yet... Please call Becky Nelson or James Stone to learn more about any of these areas of interest needing leadership:

> Interact Club - We have 13 Interact Clubs across area high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools.  

1. Elkins Pointe Middle School, Independence High School, Mimosa Elementary - Needs a Primary Rotary Liaison
2. Blessed Trinity - working with Bill Swank - Needs a Second Rotary Liaison
3. Centennial High School - working with Alan Greensmith 
4. The Cottage School/High School - working with Ron Cowan 
5. The Cottage School/Middle School - working with Sid Discher
6. Holcomb Bridge Middle School - working with Gabriel Prado
7. Mt Park Elementary - working with Joe Gillespie
8. Roswell North Elementary - working with Vivian Bankston
9. Sweet Apple Elementary - working with David/Laura West
10. Vickery Mill Elementary - working with Stacy Perlman                                                 

> Rotary Youth Exchange for the 2nd & 3rd host family needed for our high school student Kaho from Japan.  Please contact Alesia 404.226.3922 or alesiagbooth@att.net

> Student/Teacher Recognitions throughout the year for the 15 schools we recognize

Please call to discuss.  Furthermore, we will need help with other youth-related events throughout the year like the Youth Day Parade, Career Day at Roswell HS and (new this year) The Cottage School, Rotary Youth Exchange Host Families, Laws of Life, Leadership 20/20, Read Across America, Roswell Relays, and Scholarships! 

Thank you,
Becky Nelson                            James Stone
404.406.6121                            229.724.8550
bnelson@cchl.com                    james@stonelaw.com

Sample and Pick Your Favorite Flavor!

Roswell Rotary Club has answered the call from Drake House to make the ice cream everyone looks forward to at their 20th Anniversary of Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin' event! Join ice cream makers (and lovers), Betty Price, Carl Ohly, Jim Savage, Mary Trapp, and Mindy Jones who will compete to serve up their best flavor.

Cinnamon is strongly favored but Nancy's Pink Lemonade Pop Rock Flavor could win the Gold!  Let your tastebuds decide at our regular meeting 8/8/24.

If you would like to join the WINNING team, please contact Mary Trapp, 770.645.1320. For those interested in purchasing individual tickets and / or sponsoring the event, please go to: https://secure.givelively.org/event/drake-house-inc/20th-annual-miss-mary-s-ice-cream-crankin

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

Golf & Tennis Committee Meeting
Thursdays before the regular meeting, 11:15 - 12:00
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Tennis Clinic / Bob Hagan Classic
Brookfield Country Club, Wednesday, August 7, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Information: Lee@LeeHollingsworth.com 678-576-4838
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Youth Services Committee Meeting
Classroom 1, immediately following regular meeting, August 22
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Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Cranker
Roswell United Methodist Church, Sunday, August 25th, 2:00 -4:00 pm
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Rotary Means Business 
August 27, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Monday, September 9
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