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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 Nancy's Message
President’s Message: A Year of Hard Work, Service and Celebration! I am beyond proud and honored to serve as President of the District 6900 Club of the Year! Sharing this title with our friends at Peachtree City makes it even sweeter — but make no mistake, Roswell Rotary earned this with a full year of heart, hustle, and service! We worked hard all year, and I cannot thank you enough for helping bring my vision for service to life. Every project, every event, and every act of service made a real difference. You should wear your Bunny Shirt with pride — it’s a symbol of the incredible spirit you bring to everything we do. And speaking of celebration — a HUGE shoutout to Gordon Owens for hosting an unforgettable District Conference at Jekyll Island! I could not have been prouder of the fun, energy, and camaraderie Roswell Rotary brought to every single event. People from all across the district were talking about the energy radiating from Roswell — we lit up the conference! Thank you to everyone who made the trip, and an extra special thanks to Peter Saddler for stepping in for Chris Archer and doing an absolutely outstanding job leading our hospitality team. You represented us beautifully! And another huge shout-out for Becky Stone. She took on the herculean project of organizing the tailgate at the district conference. From dealing with logistics that changed then changed again, to providing and setting up the games, and making sure it was a spectacular event, Becky was a winner! Check out the games at our meeting this week. Also, a big thank you to Hal Schlenger for lining up the speaker last week and to Past President Lynne Lindsey for running a seamless, high-energy meeting. It’s all about teamwork, and Roswell Rotary shows how it’s done! Thank you again Roswell Rotary. I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished — and I am proud to have been able to serve alongside you. Let’s keep the momentum rolling and let’s finish the year strong! This week at Roswell Rotary We have even more to celebrate! This week, we’ll hear from Marie, our amazing GRSP student, and recognize our talented Laws of Life winners. Both programs show how deeply Roswell Rotary invests in our future leaders. Nancy Alterman Program: GRSP Student Marie
Marie has had an amazing year! We are excited to hear from her at our meeting this week! Laws of Life Essay Winners
On May 1, 2025, the meeting of the Rotary Club of Roswell will include acknowledgment of the accomplishments of several local students who participated in the Georgia Rotary Laws of Life Contest, a character values and ethical literacy outreach program to high school students in our state. The Rotary Club of Roswell is pleased to recognize the following students from Independence High School who have been named School Winners and Grade Level Honorable Mentions in the 2024-2025 Georgia Laws of Life Essay Contest.
These students, presented by their sponsoring teacher Ms. Kerry Shorr, will share their essays describing one of their Laws of Life, a statement of belief that has become a foundation for their futures. New Member Spotlight
Education: Deb Perkins holds a BS in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a PhD in Chemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Originally from Northern Virginia, Deb has lived in various locations, including Texas, France (as an exchange student), North Carolina, and metro Atlanta. Career: A retired analytical chemist with a 36-year career at Agilent Technologies, Deb served as the Global Customer Learning Services Development Manager, where her team developed over 100 instructor-led courses and a catalog of nearly 600 online, asynchronous courses in analytical chemistry techniques, operations, applications, and maintenance with greater than 40,000 registrations per year globally. Currently, she operates as the Chemical Education Principal Consultant at her company, Resolution Sciences LLC, creating educational programs for industry scientists. School Involvement: Deb has served as co-president of the Chattahoochee High School Band Boosters, an ESL instructor, and Secretary and Board Member for the Kennesaw State University College of Science and Mathematics. She has also been a mentor for the Mentor Jackets program and the Women in Chemistry graduate student organization at Georgia Tech, as well as a yearly judge for graduate student research awards at Georgia Tech. Family: Deb is the mother of two adult sons - Andrew, who works in merchandising for Kroger, and Christopher, an Actuary Fellow at MunichRe, who is set to marry Amber Scales, a Mechanical Engineer, this spring. Deb is married to Robert Kobelski, a retired analytical chemist at the CDC. Other Interests: Outside of work and family, Deb enjoys ballroom dancing with her husband, traveling, and looks forward to contributing to the community through Rotary. She is particularly passionate about helping young adults discover their potential and explore opportunities they might not otherwise encounter. Note: Deb and her husband Robert attended the 2025 District Conference. Man, can they dance!!  First Timers at District Conference
The first timers killed it at District Conference! Helping with the tailgate, buying beer when we got low in the hospitality Suite, carrying boxes, dancing, mixing Hagan-ade, driving over to buy ice when we got low, and MVP Peter Saddler who was a last minute sub for Chris Archer and manned the hospitality suite! No rest for the bartender! So many thanks to Alan Greensmith, Gabriel Prado, William Lindsey , Jonathan Crooks, Deb Perkins, and Peter Saddler. Betty Price- Award winner GRSP Service
Congratulations to Betty Price. 2025 Frank E. Bentley Leadership Award (GRSP Service) After Hours 3rd Annual Comedy for a Cause!
Get ready to laugh for a cause! Join us for our 3rd Annual Comedy for a Cause — where we turn laughter into support for those who need it most. This year, we’re proud to partner with Giving Grace, a local Atlanta organization dedicated to helping families with everything from child care assistance and rent support to securing housing for those experiencing homelessness. Every need is unique, and Giving Grace is there to meet people where they are. Now it’s our turn to give back! Come out for a Thirsty Thursday full of laughs, community, and purpose — and help make a difference, one punchline at a time! When: June 12th, 2025 Time: 6-9pm Location: Roswell Junction 340 S Atlanta St. Roswell, GA 30075 Last Week at Rotary
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