Caroling, Wreaths, and Shining a Light
President John's Message

This week we end the year 2022 at Roswell Rotary with holiday fun and a message of Hope.  

Join us Wednesday night on Canton Street as we sing old Christmas favorites and enjoy hospitality starting at Michael Agurkis’s office at 6 PM. 

Thursday's meeting brings more fun with an ugly sweater contest, more singing, and message of Hope from Pastor Lee Jenkins. 

Saturday, we honor our departed veterans as we lay wreaths on their graves as part of Wreaths Across America.

My wish for everyone this holiday season
is to find 
Peace, Love, Hope and Joy!

Merry Christmas!
Happy Hanukkah!
and a Happy New Year!

Ugly Sweaters and Singing
Program Dec. 15: Hope with Pastor Lee Jenkins

Join your Roswell Rotary friends this Thursday for a special message of Hope from Pastor Lee Jenkins. It's a message we all yearn to hear as we celebrate the holidays and make plans for the new year. 

Please wear your ugliest Holiday Sweater...the worst of the worst will be honored with the famed Ugliest Sweater Award. And be ready for some singing. Doesn't matter if you can sing in tune or not. It's the spirit and the joy! Hope to see you and your sweater Thursday!

Wed Dec 14 Hump Day event
Caroling on Canton St



Join us for Caroling on Canton Street

Meet first for Beverages and Appetizers 

Then caroling along Canton Street! Don't miss out on the fun and the laughter of hearing some of our singers try!! See you there!!!

Wreaths Across America

Volunteers from Roswell Rotary will join with groups around Roswell and across America this Saturday from 11 AM to Noon at the Old Roswell Cemetery for the annual laying of wreaths at the graves of our local veterans as part of Wreaths Across America.  

You can help
Roswell Teen Talks Podcast Program-How to Share!

Roswell Rotary recently launched the Roswell Teen Talk Podcast Series because today’s Roswell students say being a teen has never been more challenging. Parents struggle with ways to help their teens navigate through today’s environment. Listen to their struggles and learn how to help with tips from professional mental health experts, teachers and parents. This series is Phase 1 (of 3) of a partnership between the WellStar Foundation and Roswell Rotary.  Roswell Rotary (THAT MEANS YOU AND ME!!) will be the boots on the ground to get the message out to students and parents throughout our community and beyond.  This content is FREE and our goal is to share it with EVERYONE!  Here’s what you do:


 DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN TO THE PODCASTS! 

Podcasts are located here:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BeGInok87iSlU8AWx2epC

• Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5d38562f-adc7-4d7c-a04e-ed09d7504ae4/roswell-teen-talk-podcast?refMarker=null 

• Pod bean: https://roswellteentalk.podbean.com/ 

SHARE THE PODCASTS! 

• We have created a Sign-Up Genius with ideas for outreach.  The Sign-Up Genius is located here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DA9A923A5F58-roswell  

• Sign-up and share this information!  Use your network to make a difference!  Jimmy Moore is contacting the YMCAs of Metro Atlanta.  Roger Wise will be presenting this project to all of the North Fulton Rotary Clubs. Michael Schoppenhorst will share it with all of Roswell Rotary’s Interact Clubs.  Kevin Head will share it with his youth staff at Roswell First Baptist. Think about what YOU can do to spread the word!  Let Becky Stone or Leslie Bassett know where you send the information so we can track your success!  

• Talking Points that briefly explains the program, click HERE. https://bit.ly/3eBjQ55Talking-Points 

• Email template to share with your network, click HERE.  https://bit.ly/3eBAstyEmail-Template

PRINT AND POST FLYERS! 

• PRINT and POST these flyers where students and parents will see them—schools, churches, restaurants, Doctors’ offices, Dentist offices, and so on!  The flyers include a QR Code that will take you right to the podcasts!

• Flyers for students and parents flyers, click HERE https://bit.ly/roswell-teen-talk

• At Alive in Roswell on 10/20, we will have business cards with the QR Code to access the podcasts. Come help us share this information with our community.

  In the great tradition of Roswell Rotary, we are excited to make a difference in the lives of our youth! Let me know how you will help us share this important message!

Sincerely,

Terry Taylor

Roswell Rotary Past President 2021-22


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