President's Message
Our Future is Bright
Last Thursday we honored four special women, the recipients of the Tom Zachary and Power of One Scholarships. Full of hope and dreams, they are distinguished leaders living service above self within their schools and the community. My heart was full as I listened to their plans. I thought of the unlimited opportunities and was grateful that Roswell Rotary could play a role in their future. Rotary Opens Opportunities. Soar high ladies!
This Week's Speaker
State Treasurer
Governor Brian P. Kemp appointed Lynne Riley to serve as Georgia’s first woman to hold the office of State Treasurer in May 2019. A thirty-year resident of Johns Creek Georgia, Lynne Riley has served as State Revenue Commissioner and served four years in the General Assembly representing House District 50. Lynne Riley currently serves on the Executive Committee of the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers (NASACT) and is Vice-Chair of the Legislative Committee of the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST). As Georgia’s State Treasurer, Riley is the administrative officer and board member of the State Depository Board, the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan Board and the Georgia ABLE Program Corporation board. Treasurer Riley is a trustee of the Georgia Teachers Retirement System, the Georgia Employees Retirement System, and serves on the board of numerous state authorities. Lynne was appointed to the IRS Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee in 2018 for a three-year term. Lynne serves on the Board of Trustees of the Johns Creek Economic Development Corporation and is a member of the Emory Johns Creek Hospital Board of Trustees. Lynne and her husband Mike have three adult children and two grandchildren. Thursdays, 11:45 - 1:15 PM | Holiday Inn
Meeting Protocol Virtual and In-Person
You can participate either way. 1) Join us at the Holiday Inn. Please arrive by 11:45AM. Do not add chairs to the tables as they are preset. Please do not change seats once you have been seated. We will start calling table numbers to go through the buffet at 11:45AM so we can start at 12:15PM. The Holiday Inn is located behind the Olive Garden at 909 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA 30076. 2) Join us virtually at 12:15pm by computer, tablet or phone via https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86519741518 For first time Zoom users, it is advised that you download the Zoom application 10 minutes before the event by going to https://zoom.us/ and click on "Sign Up for Free"
We Need Your Help
Sponsor Our TournamentWe need the help of EVERY member of Roswell Rotary as we prepare for this years tournament, September 14th. Join the Golf & Tennis Czars every Thursday at 11:15AM on how YOU can get involved. Live at the Holiday Inn or via ZOOM https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88325965247 You may also Simply click here to access the commitment form to purchase a sponsorship or ticket to one of our great tournament events:
. Wednesday, August 19th /6:30PM-8:00PM
Free Tennis Clinic
Time to start loosening up for the Hagan Tennis Tourney Sept 14th. Even if you haven’t played in a while, or just need a change of scenery, this a great, fun way to see others in such a unique time. 2 pros – Todd Black and Michael Strahan, Brookfield Country Club – all refreshments and encouragement you need! Please pass on to players you know. Let Lee Hollingsworth know that you will see him there. lee@leehollingsworth.com.
Sat., August 22nd: 9:00 AM
Let's Float Together- Shoot the 'hooch
Shootin the ‘hooch is kind of a rite of passage for anyone living in Atlanta. Now you can do it again! You will need to bring your own tube, raft, kayak or canoe and of course, your cooler. Join Dutch on a guided tour from a private location. We will meet at Dutch's home, 9030 Bluffview Trace, Roswell 30076 at 9:00 AM. Please reach out to Dutch for more information and if you will be attending: hearle@esisearch.com ; 770 403 0755. Float, spin or just kick back as you shoot the ‘Hooch
Let It Flow Thu, Aug 27 11:00pm - 400pm
Why Roswell's Rotarians are planning to donate blood  You might think that Gate City Brewery offering a "Pint for a Pint," is why members, members' employees, friends and family would be quick to register for a time to donate blood. Donate a pint of blood, and receive a pint a coupon for Freedom Fighter or any other Gate City libation.
You might think that the COVID-19 test that is now part of the blood donation screening testing is why. Ask Rev Kevin Head, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Roswell and the answer is, "The gift of life is precious. We are all grateful for this gift each day when we are able to get out of bed. But we also have the privilege to share the gift of life with another person. Every day, hundreds of people in our community find themselves desperately needing blood. The pint you donate just may be the gift of life that person needs. I hope you will take a few minutes out of your day to offer the gift of life to another person by donating a pint a blood. Blessings!" Click here to reserve 60 minutes on Aug 27 to donate. For more information, contact Hal Schlenger. Our thanks to Pat Rains and Michael Curling for their current and past help saving lives in our community.
Get Yours Today
Coveted Parrot Shirt Mask
You too can have your very own Roswell Rotary Official Parrot Shirt Mask. On sale now for $10 each. We have Regular size masks available and will be special ordering Small, Large and X-Large. See John Carruth at the meeting this week or at the Gate City Hump Day on Wednesday evening. You may email him at jcarruth46@gmail.com to get these coveted limited-edition masks. Guaranteed to make you look better than the guy in the photo!
Saturday, August 29th. 8:00AM - 11:30AM
Sweep the Hooch
Saturday August 29th will be the 10th annual “Sweep the Hooch” river cleanup sponsored by Chattahoochee River Keepers. Roswell Rotary is called upon to clean up the riverbed and trails adjacent to Riverside Road from Don White Park to Eves Road.
We need walkers, waders and floaters; wear old clothes and bring a kayak or canoe if you have one. Meet at Dutch and Kathy Earle's home: 9030 Bluffview Trace, Roswell 30076 at 8:30 AM. Please let Dutch know if you will be attending: hearle@esisearch.com; 770 403 0755 and also you must register at this link. Use team name Roswell Rotary. This is always a great time and a wonderful experience for families and children.
Charity Spotlight
Blessings in a Backpack
Mission: Blessings in a Backpack mobilizes communities, individuals and resources to provide food on the weekends for elementary school children across America who might otherwise go hungry. Fast Facts: • Founded in 2008 in Kentucky when a teacher observed that children at her school, who participated in the free or reduced meal program, were returning to school on Mondays tired, hungry and not ready to learn. • Blessings in a Backpack serves 87,300 children in 1092 schools in 45 states. The North Atlanta office serves 196 children in 5 Roswell Schools and 1 Cobb County school. • It takes as little as $100 to feed an elementary school child in the Blessings in a Backpack program for an entire 38-week school year. • More than 90,000 students in Fulton & Cobb Counties will leave school uncertain if they will have food to eat over the weekend. • 100% of money raised to fund a school goes directly to feeding the children. • Blessings in a Backpack has partnered to develop a multi-year national evaluation project that measures program impact. In the first year, the program reported the following impacts: o 59% find it is easier to learn at school. o 60% do not get in trouble as much. o 78% feel cared for by their community. o 71% feel they are helping their family. o 60% report that their school attendance is better. Find out more: www.blessingsinabackpack.org
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