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YEARS OF SERVICE
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
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President's Message
“I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become.” Carl Jung Who remembers the Watergate scandal during the Nixon Presidency? Well, a man named Charles “Chuck” Colson was squarely in the middle of it. Colson was a very successful attorney who was known as the “hatchet man” for President Richard Nixon. Chuck was deeply involved in the political scandal that eventually brought down a presidency. His story is really interesting if you have time to one day read about it. Anyway, after being convicted and sent to prison, Colson experienced a profound spiritual transformation. Instead of becoming bitter, he changed completely. When he left prison, he devoted the rest of his life to helping inmates and founded Prison Fellowship, which became one of the largest prison ministries in the world. People who knew him before prison said they barely recognized the man he became afterward. His story became proof that failure and brokenness do not have to define the rest of a person’s life. This Thursday at Roswell Rotary, we have the opportunity to hear from someone whose story is rooted in personal growth and the power of change. Our speaker’s message reminds us that success is not simply measured by professional accomplishments, but by the ability to grow through adversity, invest in others, and return stronger with renewed purpose. What stands out most is the emphasis on service, connection, and impact — values that align so closely with the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self.” In a world that often moves too fast, it is refreshing to hear from someone who believes in listening well, building meaningful relationships, and creating opportunities to encourage and uplift others. As Rotarians, we understand that leadership is not just about titles or recognition. True leadership is about showing up consistently, helping others succeed, and using our gifts to make a positive difference in our community. This week’s speaker embodies many of those principles through a commitment to growth, resilience, and serving something greater than self. I encourage everyone to join us on Thursday for what promises to be an inspiring and meaningful program. It should be a great reminder that transformation is possible for all of us — personally, professionally, and within the communities we serve. Sic Vos Non Vobis Trummie Lee Patrick III The Courage to Change: Scott Bagwill’s 400‑Pound Journey Date : Thursday, June 4, 2026 For most of my life, I was fighting a battle that very few people could see clearly, including me. At my heaviest, I had lost nearly all confidence in my body, my health, and my future. I had tried countless times to fix myself through willpower alone, believing the lie that if I just worked harder, everything would change. Instead, I stayed stuck, physically, emotionally, and mentally, until I was forced to confront a hard truth: survival requires humility, support, and the courage to choose change even when fear is loud. In that moment, I also began to realize I needed something greater than myself to lean on. In this talk, I share my journey of losing nearly 400 pounds, not as a story about weight loss, but as a story about identity, resilience, and rebuilding a life from the inside out. I walk through the moment I realized I could not do it alone, the decision to undergo bariatric surgery, and the daily discipline required afterward, especially when motivation fades. Along the way, I discuss what it meant to undergo this transformation publicly, documenting the process on television in front of millions of viewers around the world. Walking through this journey in full view of the world forced me to fully reconnect with my faith, not as a background belief, but as the foundation that sustained me through fear, pressure, and uncertainty. [read more] June 6, 2026 |
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