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President Nancy's Message

Thank You, District Governor Gordon Owens and Fellow Rotarians!

On behalf of the Roswell Rotary Club, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to District Governor Gordon Owens and all the Rotarians who came out to support our ADA-accessible picnic table project at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. With the help of a $5,000 district grant, we were able to build and install six picnic tables in the new Roswell Rotary Rest Stop, which also features a peace pole with messages of unity in English, French, Chinese, and Haitian Creole.

DG Gordon’s visit not only helped us complete this important project, but it also gave us the opportunity to learn more about the district’s vision for the future. His insights on how Rotary can continue to serve our communities and inspire positive change were truly motivating. We are proud to be part of a district that fosters innovation and makes a real difference, just as we have done with the Chattahoochee Nature Center.

The day was a wonderful blend of service and fellowship, as we gained a deeper understanding of the Nature Center’s mission to connect people with nature and the importance of making these outdoor spaces accessible to all.

Thank you again to DG Gordon and everyone who made this project such a success. Your dedication to Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self” shines brightly in every project we undertake together.

Rotarians Packing Warmth for Star House Kids 

This week, the Roswell Rotary Club will be packing warmth and comfort for the children of Star House as part of our community grant project. Thanks to a generous $2,000 district grant, we’ve been able to purchase hats, gloves, scarves, and socks for 109 boys and 109 girls from three Roswell area elementary schools. These items will help ensure the children are bundled up and ready for the winter months ahead.

Packing for a purpose is what Rotary is all about. A huge thank you to everyone who has helped make this project possible, and to the district for their generous support. Your efforts will make a real difference in the lives of these children this winter.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the meeting!

Ted Basco of Visit Roswell to speak 11-16

Ted Basco is the Director of Sales with Visit Roswell GA, the Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau. Ted has been with the organization for 5 years, with primary responsibilities in driving top-line revenues for Roswell's key stakeholders - hotels, restaurants, breweries, private event venues, etc.  Ted is also the liaison for the film production industry business in Roswell, which has grown tremendously during his tenure. Ted is a long-time veteran of the hospitality industry, working as both Director of Sales and Director of Operations with Hyatt Hotels, Marriott Hotels and IHG in Northern California, Southern California, and Atlanta (Downtown, Buckhead and Brookhaven). Ted is a graduate of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Development Program and is a steering committee member of their Emerging Leaders Program, the high school equivalent to their leadership program. Ted is also a member of MPI Georgia (Meeting Planners International), where he has served as chairperson for their DEI Community Impact & Outreach and will serve in the Office of the Presidency as President-Elect in 2025 and Chapter President in 2026.

Ted's true passion is sports. He is a long-standing member of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl and sits on their Board of Advisors, building relationships with college football programs throughout the country and leads a high-level committee that oversees gameday operations for VIP’s and dignitaries at every Peach Bowl Inc. sanctioned event. Ted is married Wendy, his wife of 16 years and whom is also a hospitality industry veteran with The Ritz-Carlton hotel company. They have two children: Mabel (13) and Bruce (10), for which Ted is coach to both sports teams in basketball and soccer.

Bio TED BASCO - Director of Sales + Film Liaison, Visit Roswell (2024) [read more]

November is Foundation Month

Salute to the Veterans in our Club

StarHouse Packing Project
Hats, Scarves, Gloves, Socks

Making service fun and easy!

Part 1: On Thursday, Nov. 14 during our lunch meeting, the Club will be assembling gift packs of socks, scarves, gloves, and hats for StarHouse. We already have all of the supplies, will just need your help putting the packets together at your lunch table.

Part 2: On Monday, Nov. 18, you are invited to meet us at Mimosa Elementary at 3pm to deliver the packets. They will be marked with Spiderman for the boys and unicorns for the girls. Contact new member Shannon Hrrison if you would like to be a part of the Mimosa delivery team! shharrison2020@gmail.com 

Roswell Rotary, North Fulton Rotary, WellStar North Fulton
Free CPR & AED Training Classes-sign Up Today

You have heard about recent incidents where residents in our area have had a heart attack on the tennis court or the pickleball court or in the gym and someone knew how to perform CPR and/or use the AED to save their life until First Responders could arrive. Every second counts and you may be the difference between life and death. We aim to train 1,000 residents to perform CPR and operate the AED. Classes are free and through the generosity of WellStar North Fulton, the training location is super convenient! Please sign up for one of these training sessions on November 16. Just one hour of your time and you could give the greatest gift of all -- a life.

Sat, 11/16 at 9:00am: Your body is asking for this
5 Holiday Mental Health Strategies will be our Nov 16 topic for this month's walk


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Ask Someone to Donate on Your Behalf
Last 2024 Blood Drive is Wed, Nov 20

 2 out of 3 Rotoscope readers can't donate blood.  "Service Above Self" is to inspire someone who can give to give on Nov 20.

10 Days to open
ChristKindlMarket Roswell Opens Nov. 22

Excited about the opening of the 2024 ChristKindlMarket Roswell on Nov. 22.  New this year, more vendors, a performance stage, more parking options, tons of fun! This event is a joint project with City of Roswell, Friends of Bulloch, Roswell Rotary Club & Munich Event Group. And as always, this event is pet-friendly. 

Here is a sneak peak as the set up begins....

Dec. 6 at 6pm
Christmas Dinner at American Legion Post 201-Volunteers needed

On Friday December 6, 2024, Roswell Rotary is hosting the Christmas Dinner for the Veterans of the American Legion Post 201 and the Alpharetta VFW at the American Legion Post 201 located at:

201 Wills Road
Alpharetta, Ga. 30009

The dinner is to be held at 6 pm. This is an annual sit-down dinner event for our Veterans. Roswell Rotary will be providing the dinner, and the Rotary Club of North Fulton will be providing the desserts. Rick Silver, who is a Mentalist, will be providing a dynamic entertainment show for the Veterans that will be no less than spectacular and fun!

Volunteer Here

Nov 22-Dec 22
Volunteers needed at Bulloch Hall Gift Shoppe

It’s that time of year- The Christkindle Market will be at Bulloch Hall Nov. 22- Dec. 22.  Roswell Rotary is a partner in this endeavor along with Friends of Bulloch and we need your help!  We are asking members (&/or spouses) to sign up to volunteer at the Bulloch Hall Gift Shoppe during the market.  It’s really easy and fun.  To sign up, please use the qr code or go to  Help needed Nov. 22 - Dec. 22. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A9AE2EA7F58-45476807-christkindlmarket#/ 

Save the Date NOW!
Roswell Rotary After Holiday Party

Please join us and all of your Roswell Rotarian friends for an *after* the Holidays Celebration. 
January 11th 2025 
Doubletree by Hilton 1075 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell, GA 30076
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
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