President John's Message
This week a bunch of us head down to Sandestin, Florida for our annual Rotary District 6900 Conference for fun and fellowship with other Rotarians around the district celebrating the past Rotary year and welcoming in our new leadership. For those who can’t make it down to Sandestin, not to worry, you are in good hands for our Thursday lunch meeting as Past President Lou Tabickman will be ringing the bell. And as I said last week, we are sure to learn another Law of Life or two from our own Hal Coleman when he shares with us about growing up in the South.
Program this Week
Hal Coleman: Growing Up in the South Ain't What It used to Be
Be ready to laugh and enjoy yourself on Thursday as our own stand up comedian Hal Coleman entertains our club. Warning...be on guard for stealth jokes, as he is "spit out your tea" funny! A real treat. RRAH Learns About Organ Donation
Roswell Rotary After Hours had a special meeting last week in honor of National Donate Life Month. Caroline Burleigh and Beth Lehman from LifeLink of Georgia shared their personal stories--Caroline received a tissue donation for her knee and Beth received a liver. They also spoke on the life-saving work LifeLink does and answered common myths.
Then, RRAH's very own Will Albers shared his journey on receiving a kidney from his father, Roswell Rotarian John Albers. 15 members of RRAH are thrilled to attend tonight’s Atlanta Braves game where Will and John will be honored on the field for their contributions towards state legislature surrounding organ donation!
If you're not already an organ donor and would like to sign up, learn more here: https://www.donatelifegeorgia.org/
The club also pinned it’s newest member, Max Walker! Max is a logistics analyst at The Home Depot. Welcome!
The next RRAH meeting will be a Cinco de Mayo recruitment event on May 2nd. The club will not meet at The Artillery Room. Volunteers Needed This Saturday at the Unity Garden
After Hours is volunteering again at the Unity Garden at the Chattahoochee Nature Center this Saturday, April 29. The shift starts at 9 a.m. and goes until Noon. The plan is to work around the garden doing anything and everything they need, like picking weeds, organizing plants and potting.
Did you know? The Unity Garden grows fresh produce to be donated to the food pantry at North Fulton Community Charities. Fresh vegetables and greens are delivered once or twice a week. All Rotarians are invited! Sign up here. District Conference Tradition
Margaritas and Hospitality
For those of you heading down SanDestin way for the District conference, heads up for hospitality. Roswell Rotary's hospitality suite is the stuff of legends! Everyone visits our suite at some point on District Conference weekend. You will meet new friends, learn some new dance moves, become mesmerized by the disco ball, sample the most heavenly margaritas, deepen friendships with other clubs, and just have a blast! Here is the scoop on when stop in! Thursday- First stop! - 3:00pm - 5:00pm Open for drinks and snacks
- 5:00 - 7:30 Closed for Pig roast and fair.
- 7:30 -11:00 Open for drinks and snacks
Friday- Now we are cooking! - 7:00am - 9:00am Open for coffee, juice and continental breakfast
- 9:00 - 3:30 Closed for beach time
- 3:30 - 4:30 Gather in suite so we can go as group to parade
- 4:30 - 7:30 - closed for dinner, reception and parade hosted by DG
- 7:30- 11:00 Hospitality suite opened for drinks and snacks.
Saturday - The suite will have a life of it own! - 7:00 - 9:00 Open for coffee, juice and continental breakfast.
- 9:00 - 4:30 Closed for Beach time.
- 4:30 - 7:00 Closed for reception and celebration for incoming DG
- 7:00 - 8:30 Appetizers and dinner in suite for Roswell Rotarians.
- 8:30 - 11:00 Open for drinks and last hooray!.
Sunday
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7:00 - 8:00am
Open for coffee, juice and continental breakfast.
- 8:00 - 10:30 Club Rewards Breakfast Magnolia Ballroom-Please come support president John!
Helpers needed!!!!! If you can help with setting up on Thursday, keeping things going during open times (filling up the margarita machine, emptying trash, putting out food, talking, drinking, laughing...) just reach out to James Stone 470-819-2103 or james@stonelaw.com
Purple Madness-April 26
Cool Music & Donations for End Human Trafficking Now
May 4-6
International Peace Conference
Looking forward to the 2023 International Peace Conference on May 4-6 right here in the heart of the South! This conference will feature over 80 speakers from across the globe who will speak on topics such as human trafficking, reducing violence in our communities, education, social justice, empowerment of women and much more. The Human Trafficking program is particularly strong, bringing many of the best presenters encountered working on this issue. In addition to the Human Trafficking panels and presentations, there will also be speakers on Empowering Women and Girls, some of whom are also either treating trafficking victims or educating girls on how to avoid the dangers of traffickers; on domestic violence; and, on preventing child marriage. This is a “don’t miss” event! Take advantage of the great lineup of speakers and convene with others who are dedicated to ending human trafficking as well as many more who are building peace in other ways, including the largest group of Rotary Peace Fellows you are ever likely to encounter in one place at one time.
Join us as we come together to learn how we can #buildpeace. To learn more about @ipeace2023, visit: International Peace Conference or contact Dave McCleary at dave.m@ragas.online Picture Refresh Opportunity
Need a new headshot for the directory?
Need a do-over of your headshot for the Roswell Rotary Directory? Or just an upgrade because you are looking better than ever? Or even just want a change? Well you are in luck because on Thursdays May 11, May 18, and May 25 you will have an opportunity to get your headshot retaken. Couldn't be easier! You'll be at Rotary anyway! Saturday - May 6
Cars for Causes
Save the dates
Be Part of Making Roswell Rotary's Magic.
This is what earns Rotary such a great reputation...and "Club of the Year" recognition. Plan to attend many of these events...and think about bringing a friend or prospective new member. If you believe in Rotary's mission and recognize the value our club brings to our community and our world, then participate -- and share it with others! Atlanta Braves Living Donor Awareness Game Add To Calendar 7:20 pm Purple Madness- Prince Tribute End Human Trafficking NOW Benefit
Add To Calendar Unity Garden Volunteer Project RRAH Open to all volunteers Add To Calendar April 29, 2023 9am-Noon District Conference Add To Calendar April 27-30 San Destin FL Rotary International Peace Conference Add To Calendar May 4-6 Birmingham, AL
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