Subject: Traditions Make Roswell Rotary Club
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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 Karen Schwank and all news should be directed to her at karen@keedesignsinc.com
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President's Message
“Tradition cannot be inherited, and if you want it, you must obtain it by great labor.” T.S. Eliot There is something very special about traditions, especially good, longstanding traditions. In a world that constantly changes, traditions serve as anchors. Traditions maintain consistency in action. They remind us of who we are, what we value, and why the work we do matters. The best families, religious organizations, colleges, and Rotary Clubs, to name a few, are all very intentional in how they pass traditions from one generation to the next. Tradition allows people to see beyond the individual task or single year of service and understand they are helping build something far greater than themselves, designed to endure long after they are gone. That is exactly what makes Roswell Rotary so special. Last week, Roswell Rotary held a very cool and enduring tradition- the annual Past Presidents Dinner. For more than three decades, this gathering has brought together generations of leadership to support the incoming president and prepare for the next Rotary year. This year, 24 past presidents attended alongside our current board and incoming President Leslie Bassett. As each past president stood and introduced themselves by their year of service, they also shared words of encouragement and advice for Leslie as she prepares to lead our club into its next chapter. What struck me most was not simply the number of leaders in attendance, but the consistency of commitment over decades. Different professions. Different personalities. Different years. Yet all connected by the same shared desire to serve this club and this community above self. The dinner serves as more than a meal. It was the passing of the torch. Another powerful tradition was alive and well this past Saturday as I attended the Sheffield Banquet in Americus, Georgia. This three-decade event, hosted by the Americus Rotary Club, was inspired by the incredible legacy of the Sheffield family, whose leadership and service helped shape Rotary throughout Georgia and beyond. One of the most impressive moments of the evening was realizing that Roswell Rotary once again had more Rotarians in attendance than any other club represented. As I looked around the room and saw familiar faces like Nancy Alterman, David Young, Lee Hollingsworth, Bob Hagan, Dave Schmidt, Lynne Lindsay, Cheryl Greenway, Gordon Owens, and others, I felt an overwhelming sense of pride and gratitude. These are individuals who continue to pour their time, talents, wisdom, and hearts into making Roswell Rotary stronger. Their example creates momentum. Their commitment sustains tradition. Their leadership inspires the next generation of Rotarians to step forward. Legacy is built year after year, hand to hand, leader to leader, tradition to tradition. Roswell Rotary is fortunate to have a foundation built by those who came before us, and it is now our responsibility to carry that fire forward for those who will come after us. Service Above Self is not just a motto……….At Roswell Rotary, it is a tradition. Sic Vos Non Vobis Trummie Lee Patrick III Chris Hardman: Leading the Future of Georgia’s Hotel and Lodging Industry Date : Thursday, June 11, 2026 We are pleased to welcome Chris Hardman, President and CEO of the Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association (GHLA), as our June 11 speaker. He serves as President and CEO of the Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association (GHLA), leading advocacy, policy, and membership initiatives for the state’s lodging industry, GHLA acts as the unified voice for the 1,845+ hotel and lodging properties in the state of Georgia supporting 56,703 direct jobs . Since joining GHLA in 2017, he has strengthened statewide and national partnerships across the hospitality sector and earned multiple industry honors, including the ISHA Award of Excellence in Governmental Affairs, the GACVB Tourism Champion Award, and the STS Shining Example Award. Prior to becoming CEO, Chris served as GHLA’s Director of Governmental Affairs and Membership, representing the industry as a registered lobbyist and building deep relationships with state leaders and hospitality organizations. [read more] Feathered Friends & Service Above Self |
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