President's Message
From Youth to Experience: Leadership in Motion At this past week’s Roswell Rotary meeting, we briefly recognized the Roswell Youth Council — an important reminder that the future leaders of our city are already beginning their journey. While their work is just starting, their presence signaled something larger: our community invests in its youth because we know they will carry the torch forward. (I was very proud of my Taylor!) Mayor Kurt Wilson highlighted the success of the 75th Roswell Youth Day Parade, a celebration that brought the entire community together. That milestone event — honoring our youth and affirming the role of leadership development — reflects exactly what Rotary values: preparing the next generation while strengthening the present. As John Quincy Adams once said: “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” This week, we shift from recognizing tomorrow’s leaders to learning from one of today’s most accomplished. Bob Hope: Leading by Example This week, Roswell Rotary welcomes Rotarian Bob Hope — a leader whose career and service have left a lasting mark on Atlanta and far beyond. Bob’s story began in sports, where he rose from an usher at the Atlanta Braves to directing public relations during Hank Aaron’s historic home run chase. By age 30, he was serving as a vice president for both the Braves and the Hawks, and working side-by-side with Ted Turner during the formative years of Turner Broadcasting. From there, he co-founded Hope-Beckham, a nationally recognized PR and marketing firm, guiding campaigns for Fortune 500 companies, sports franchises, and major civic events, including the Olympic Games. Yet his leadership extends far beyond business. In Rotary, Bob has chaired international conventions, earned the Service Above Self award, and served as one of Atlanta’s most visible Rotarian voices worldwide. His impact also stretches to global service. Bob is a founder and vice chairman of the HAVE Foundation, which builds and sustains schools in Honduras, giving children opportunities for education and hope. He has also represented Rotary and the Carter Center abroad, even serving as an election observer in Nepal — putting Rotary ideals into action on the world stage. In every chapter of his life, Bob has modeled the truth that leadership isn’t just about success — it’s about service, vision, and creating opportunities for others. Maya Angelou captured it best: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Those who have worked with Bob have felt empowered, respected, and included — the marks of a leader who serves first. Bridging Generations of Leadership In just two weeks, Roswell Rotary has celebrated the energy of youth at the parade, acknowledged the promise of student leaders through the Youth Council, and now turns to the wisdom of a seasoned leader in Bob Hope. It’s a continuum — one generation beginning to learn, another showing what lifelong leadership looks like. Together, they remind us of Rotary’s mission and our city’s future: Service Above Self is not just a motto — it is a way of living that connects young and old, hope and experience. Sic Vos Non Vobis Trummie Lee Patrick III
President Roswell Rotary 2025-26 Bob Hope on Leadership and His Time with Ted Turner and the Atlanta Braves Roswell Rotary is proud to welcome this week’s speaker on Thursday, October 9, Robert E. “Bob” Hope, an accomplished businessman, author, philanthropist, and lifelong Rotarian whose career reads like a highlight reel of American sports and media history. Bob Hope began his journey in public relations while still in college, joining the Atlanta Braves and quickly rising to become the team’s Director of PR and Promotions at just 24. By 25, he was managing the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, and by 29, he was Vice President under Ted Turner, working across the Braves, the Hawks, and Turner Broadcasting. He was also at Hank Aaron’s side during the legendary chase to break Babe Ruth’s home run record, a moment etched in baseball lore. His career later took him to The Coca-Cola Company, where he helped shape Olympic marketing efforts, and eventually to New York, where he held a top role at the world’s largest PR firm. Today, he is co-owner and president of Hope-Beckham Inc., a leading public relations and event marketing agency whose clients have included the Chick-fil-A Foundation, The Coca-Cola Company, Belk's, Turner Broadcasting, Home Depot, Southern Company, Comcast, and numerous sports leagues and nonprofits. [read more] #1-Cornhole Tournament
President's Polio Power Play
Throughout the month of October, I’ll be including a couple of short paragraphs in the “President’s Polio Power Play” to keep polio awareness front and center. Since this month is Polio Month, it’s the perfect time to remind us of Rotary’s impact and our role in finally eradicating this disease. Since 1979, Rotary and our partners have helped immunize over 2.5 billion children worldwide, reducing polio cases by 99.9%. Yet the fight isn’t over. Experts warn that if vaccinations stopped, Polio could paralyze up to 200,000 children every year within a decade. That’s a real stat for everyone to remember! Rotary continues leading the charge through immunization campaigns, disease surveillance, and advocacy. As Rotary International maintains, “Polio is the only human disease we can eradicate without a cure—only with vaccine, perseverance, and partnership.” Polio Power Play #1 Now it’s our turn to make a difference. Roswell Rotarians can support this life-changing cause by joining us at our Polio Fundraiser Cornhole Tournament at the end of October or by making a gift to Rotary’s polio prevention efforts. https://my.rotary.org/en/donate Every dollar helps bring us one step closer to a polio-free world. Sic Vos Non Vobis
Trummie Lee Patrick III
Alex Kaufman- 2nd Year Past President
Board Member Spotlight Serving as Roswell Rotary Club President in 2023-2024, Alex Kaufman brought the Christkindl Market to Roswell through his connections with the organization, with hopes that this will be a longstanding tradition and collaboration between RRC, Bulloch Hall and the City of Roswell. Professionally, Alex is an experienced trial attorney representing clients in commercial, employment and securities litigation. He provides advice on corporate and franchise matters as well as intellectual property disputes, corporate disputes and government relations, ranging from local governments to the federal government. Currently serving as the General Counsel for the Republican Party of Georgia, Alex also provides counsel for the 7th Congressional District. [read more] This Sunday, October 12th, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
First Responder Family Farm Picnic Join us for the First Responder Family Farm Picnic this Sunday, October 12th, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, at Gary Garrett’s “Gold & Grass” Farm. This year, we’re honored to welcome special guests: all City of Roswell First Responders—Fire, Police, EMS, support personnel—and their families. This heartfelt event celebrates the everyday heroes who serve and protect our community. Enjoy a fun-filled day with delicious food, lively entertainment, and engaging activities for kids and adults alike. [read more] ER Nurse's Week
Honoring Heroes at WellStar North Fulton
The week of Oct. 5-11 has been designated ER Nurses Week. To recognize these heroes in our community, Roswell Rotary will be serving dinner to the Emergency Room night shift nurses on Wed, Oct. 8th. Many of us in the Club have been in emergency situations and received care from these amazing heroes at WellStar North Fulton, which is a Level II Trauma Center. Thank you to all of the emergency personnel who serve our community, and to the North Fulton Rotary Club and Sandy Springs Rotary Club, who are also honoring the ER staff on Tuesday and Thursday, respectively. RRAH - Monday Night Football, Oct. 13th
Join Roswell Rotary After Hours in our Monday Night Football & Cornhole social event at Gate City!
Monday, Oct. 13th at 7 PM. Gate City Brewing. See you all there!
Oct 15
Bloody Wednesday Blood Drive
100 Gift Boxes-Packing Nov. 6
Collecting for Naval Personnel
Ralph Rowland is heading up this project.404-641-5671 Need supplies as well as volunteers to fill the boxes at the Nov. 6th meeting. Plus four people to assemble the boxes before the meeting so they are ready to fill. Great project and looking forward to your support! This project was formerly known as Adopt a Platoon, and this year we are focusing on the Navy! 
Scarecrow Roto-Lee on Canton St.
Roswell Rotary’s new member Bill Sawin and Mary Trapp put lots of hours into “RotaLEE”. President Trummie Lee Patrick III invites you all to walk down Canton Street view all of the creations, and take a pic with RotaLee and VOTE for RRC! April 16-19, 2026
2026 District Conference- Lake Lanier Islands
Click Here to Register Register NOW- Early Bird Discount Ends TODAY Tuesday September 16th That's a Wrap- Youth Day Parade 2025 Youth Day Parade Float Awards! - 2nd Place Mayor's Award-Roswell Rotary Club
- 1st Place Civic Clubs Division-Roswell Rotary Club
The Roswell Rotary Interact Club float design this year was the very theme of the parade: Growing Together. With vines woven through the Rotary Wheels, down the sides, the front and the back of the Trailer, everyone saw the celebratory 75 anniversary spelled out in sunflowers as Interact students from Centennial HS, Crabapple Middle, Mimosa Elementary, Mt Park Elementary and Roswell HS threw the obligatory pounds of candy to thousands of onlookers. [read more] Tailgating for Polio
What a picture perfect day in Athens, GA for the first-ever Tailgating for Polio event. Thanks to Dave & Trummie Lee Patrick for waiting in line during the wee hours to assure that we got the perfect tailgating spot, to Gordon Owens & Trummie Lee for suffering those planning sessions over a cold one, and to all who woke up early on a Saturday to drive to Athens for a noon kickoff. And thanks to campus police for upholding Roswell Rotary's infamous reputation and letting the air out of our Rotary blow up. (No, we were not too rowdy. Just rules about soliciting for causes at tailgates) We met new people and other Rotarians and former GSRP students even dropped by. Great way to kickoff Polio month! 
Upcoming Roswell Rotary Events
Save the Date: Find Your Spot and Help Us to Unite for GOOD
Farm Day with First Responders Sunday, Oct. 12
Gold & Grass Farms
Add To Calendar Bloody Wednesday Blood Drive
Wed. Oct. 15 8am - 2pm
Add To Calendar Alive in Roswell
Thursday, October 16 5pm - 8pm
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Anchors Away- Boxes for Navy
Thursday, Nov 6 Before & After meeting
Add To Calendar December 13, 2025
Roswell Rotary Holiday Party
Saturday, Dec 13
Add To Calendar District 6900 Conference Lake Lanier Islands
Thursday April 16 - Sunday April 19
Add To Calendar Last Week at Roswell Rotary
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