2027 Rotascope - October 27, 2026

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President's Message

Before the last pumpkin leaves the porch and the turkey takes over, I want to look ahead to November, which Rotary celebrates as The Rotary Foundation Month. Our Foundation is our own charity, and it is one we can be proud of. For many years running, The Rotary Foundation has earned four stars from Charity Navigator, the highest rating it gives. That rating reflects strong finances, accountability and transparency. When you give to TRF, you are not taking a leap of faith. You are investing in one of the most trusted charities in the country.

The best part is that your gift grows. Every dollar Rotary raises to end polio is matched with two more from the Gates Foundation, so a $100 gift becomes $300. Gifts to the Annual Fund are invested for three years. Then about half comes back to our district as District Designated Funds, which clubs like ours use for local and international grant projects. When those district funds go into a global grant, the Foundation's World Fund adds another 80 percent. Many employers will also match your gift. Our club has seen this firsthand: over the years, TRF grants have helped us complete many projects that changed lives. This year, we received a global grant for a clean water project in Panama that will change the lives and health of that community. Few places make one check work this hard.

Giving to TRF keeps us committed to Rotary's ideals in all seven areas of focus around the world: peacebuilding and conflict prevention; disease prevention and treatment; water, sanitation, and hygiene; maternal and child health; basic education and literacy; community economic development; and supporting the environment. When we join hands with Rotarians and donors across the globe, we create funding that none of us could raise alone, and that funding moves us forward as People of Action. This is the time of year when many of us plan our giving, both for tax purposes and because it is the season of giving. As you make your plans, please consider making The Rotary Foundation your charity of choice.

Yours in Service,

Leslie Bassett

Special Interact Program Thursday

So excited to hear directly from our students who are participating in Interact Clubs in their schools. Their stories and projects and always inventive and inspiring. Plan to be energized on Thursday with a big dose of youth at our meeting Thursday!

Date: Thursday, Oct. 29

Time: 1200 pm

Location: Roswell Area Park

Bill Johnson Community Activity Building

10495 Woodstock Road

Roswell, GA 30075

Board Spotlight
Cheryl Greenway -Foundation Chair

It could be said that Cheryl Greenway was born into Rotary leadership, by virtue of her father, Aubrey Greenway, serving as President of the Roswell Rotary Club, 1976-1977. Joining Rotary in 1994 and serving in various board roles prior to her presidency in 2005-2006, she led the club to Best Club recognition and was awarded the District 6900 Sheffield Leadership Award.

As a Major Donor, she is a Paul Harris Society Member and Bequest Society Member Level 2. Aside from this well-deserved recognition, she can explain the benefits of Paul Harris Fellowship like nobody’s business!Her District level involvement includes coordination of those 70 clubs, awards chairmanship, and service in Treasurer positions since 2008.

A Roswell native, following graduation from Georgia State University, magna cum laude, Cheryl has worked as a CPA for Deloite, eventually moving on to form her own accounting firm, then merging with the Lindsey Group now known as Lindsey, Greenway and McIntire. She is recently retired and now has 100% flexibility! Serving on various local and state boards of organizations, it could be said Cheryl is a force of nature, recognized by the American Business Women’s Association with the Phenomenal Women of North Fulton award. In her spare time, she loves traveling, having been a white rafter through the Grand Canyon. And by the picture above, LOVED her trip to Ireland!

New Member Spotlight
Welcome Matt Wheeler

Matt Wheeler lives and works in Roswell and East Cobb, where he and his wife, Pamela, have built their life together. Their daughter, Olivia, is away at college near St. Simons Island. Their adult son, Billy, is autistic and lives with their wonderfully blended family.

A graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Family Financial Planning, Matt spent seven years at an investment firm, where he discovered a real passion for taxes. That passion led him to found Wheeler Wealth, a firm specializing in tax strategy and tax resolution. Today, Matt serves clients as a tax advisor and Enrolled Agent, licensed to represent taxpayers before the IRS.

Beyond the world of taxes, Matt runs daily operations at Crazy Love Coffee in Roswell, where he also shares in the profits. Service is close to his heart: he ushers at his church and has volunteered with Frontline and partner organizations working to prevent human trafficking.

Matt looks forward to connecting with fellow Roswell business owners and giving back to the community that has blessed him and his family.

Oct. 28
Blood Drive

Click HERE to donate

Questions? Hal Schlenger 770-335-0077 and Darrell Bartlett 470-436-4045

Peace Pumpkin Patch
Roswell Rotary Boo Ya'll Scarecrow

It’s that time again - time to vote for your favorite Canton Street Scarecrow

President Leslie Bassett and the scarecrow team of Kathy Igou, Kenneth Briggs and Jackie Jordan crafted our Peace girl ✌

Rotary District 6900’s District Governor Cynthia’s motto this year is “Peace through Economics, Culture, and Education" ☮️

Find the Peace Scarecrow on Canton Street - *hint* it may be near a certain Rotarians business.

Click Here to Vote for the Peace Pumpkin Patch

Nov. 7th
Collecting Medical Equipment

Contact Al Nash 404-867-8287 or Jonathan Crooks 770-841-8686

Buy a Box!
Adopt a Platoon Oct. 19 Packing Day

Thanks to all who purchased boxes. Can't wait for the packing party and cookie packing event on November 19. These boxes will be totally special. If you purchased a box, remember you can claim a trucker hat, a water bottle, a car phone holder or a tote bag.(quantities limited)

Sat. Dec. 12
Holiday Party- Save the Date

Evite Link https://evite.me/6YAWvJYCTZ

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Thursday, April 22, to Sunday, April 25, 2027
District Conference Asheville NC

2027 Conference Overview

Dates: April 22–25, 2027

Location: Asheville, NC (Blue Ridge Mountains)

Host Hotels: Embassy Suites and DoubleTree by Hilton (Downtown Asheville)

Registration Tiers: Early Bird Special (July 1 – Dec 31, 2026): $350Regular Registration (Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2027): $425Late/On-site (April 1 – Apr 25, 2027): $450

You can track updates and complete registration through the official Rotary District 6900 website.