PRESIDENT ALEX'S MESSAGE
Fellow Rotarians: We are in the final push to get golfers, tennis players,
pickle ballers, and sponsors (as well as raffling off our golf cart). Please
help out!
Speaking of our 9/11 Aubrey Greenway/Hagan Cup Fundraiser,
many Rotarians were present at the August 28th City Council Meeting in order to
present the city with the First Responders’ Cup. We were honored to be joined
by the Mayor, Council, and many of Roswell’s Finest as we have inaugurated what
will undoubtedly be a great Roswell Rotary Tradition. As for business - the Board, in conjunction with the
Meetings Committee, have decided to terminate the contract with Wah’Lah - our
current caterer. Both our Board and Wah’Lah believed that this was best for all
concerned. Please bear with us as we transition to our new caterer which will
be unveiled shortly. We will keep the same setup as our last meeting - i.e.
with a buffet and having beverages and desserts on the table with our new place
settings.
USDA's Maurice Smith to Speak
Mr. Maurice Smith, Middle Georgia USDA Farm Loan Manager, was
placed in the State of Georgia Foster Care System at age 3 with his sisters in
Crisp County (Cordele). He aged out of the system having never been
adopted but being fully loved by his caregiver(s). This is the magic, he
shared. He was parented as a fully loved child of the house. Finding resources and opportunities, Maurice, at age 18, signed himself
back into the system and the State of Georgia paid for his undergraduate degree
through Ft Valley University. He then pursued post-graduate studies at
Michigan State University where he met his wife and they now live in Putnam
County raising their 2 children. Save the Date
Golf & Tennis Tournament Monday September 11
Add To Calendar Golf Committee will meet every Thursday at 11:30am. We need sponsors and volunteers to make this event our best tournament ever! Make YOUR commitment today!! Here are all the links and forms you need to get the word out! Commitment Form Link to Tournament page
Tournament Chair is Bob Clarkson bobc@c21connectrealty.com 
CLICK HERE to Volunteer. You will not regret one second of the time you dedicate to this event! For more information, contact Michael Curling michael.curling@gmail.com
Calling on Sponsors
Sponsors- Golf & Tennis Tournament Monday September 11
   
Commit to your sponsorship today! See Jonathan Crooks jonathancrooks@bellsouth.net
Add To Calendar Golf Committee will meet every Thursday at 11:30am. We need sponsors and volunteers to make this event our best tournament ever! Make YOUR commitment today!! Golf Update!
Sign up your Foursomes/Teams NOW!!!
The morning flight is "full", and the afternoon only has a few spots left. We need everyone's teams/foursomes and handicaps by September 7th @ 8:00pm! Contact Warren Parsons (Warren.Parsons@scouting.org) to send in your teams and handicaps!
Wine & Bourbon Pull Donations Needed
Collections for bottle of bourbon and wine valued at $30+ are much appreciated! Each bottle will have a tag that notes who sponsored the bottle along with some information about all the great things Roswell Rotary does in our community. If you bring something “special” please let us know so we can promote them. Contact Angela Medley angelamedley@atlantafinehomes.com for more info.
Buy Now! Raffle Tickets for Golf Cart & Ball Drop
Golf Cart: You could be the lucky owner of this golf cart generously donated by Roswell General. Buy your ticket NOW! Ball Drop: Or you could be the winner of the ball drop! Contact Nancy Alterman nhalterman8@gmail.com or click link Proceeds go to Roswell Rotary Golf & Tennis Tournament honoring First Responders on 9-11-23. Hump Day at Variant Wed. Sept 6
The Roswell Rotary's Bloodsuckers are back!
After a long run at Gate City, who we are
forever grateful for providing use of their Backhouse, we relocated to Houck's
Grille (soon to be Coastal Grille) on Wed, Aug 23. Rotarians, and our friends, family and
employees, generated 36 pints, which could save 100+ lives because of the way
the blood can be used. Remember that there is no substitute for human
blood, so we must continue to collect to keep the Roswell community, and our
hospitals including WellStar N Fulton, strong. Whether it was the video message from Hal
Coleman, or stories by Jonathan Crooks, Greg Roth and Darrell Bartlett, the
call for donors got to many wonderful people,. Thanks to Michael Curling at Variant, Jeff
Fischer at Houck's Grille for making Pint for a Pint drive a success. NOTE: We'll be back on Wed, Nov. 15
at Coastal / Houck's. Please start talking with your colleagues and friends. RRAH Hosts Sunday Funday Social at Fetch
Roswell Rotary After Hours beat the "Sunday scaries" by hosting a Sunday Funday social at Fetch Park Alpharetta--the coolest dog park and bar in town! Members let their pups run free while they enjoyed laughs and cold beverages. It was a great "paw-ty" to end the summer! Tales from a Recovering Perfectionist
Save the date for the next Roswell Rotary After Hours meeting on Tuesday, September 5th at 6:30 at The Artillery Room. The club will welcome past RRC President Lisa Carlisle who will share "tales from a recovering perfectionist." Is your backpack too heavy? Are you having trouble being present and active? Swing by this meeting to receive some insight and tips that are sure to leave you feeling motivated. GRSP Student
"My name is Julia and I’m from Finland. I am currently
attending Kennesaw State University where I’m studying Italian and psychology
among other interesting courses. I have a BBA degree from Finland specializing
in event management. So, in the future I hope to work in the event industry or
perhaps with the ministry of foreign affairs. I am looking forward to having an
amazing year in Georgia!" To make it easy for our club members to invite Julia to a fun event or fun place you are visiting, Tori Nielson at admin@roswellrotary.com has set up a calendar so you can see when she is open. It means a lot to these students when they are included in many different activities with different Rotarians! Volunteer Opportunity
Interact clubs Starting Soon
Interact Clubs Starting Soon! We still need Rotarian liaisons from our club for some of the schools. Commitment: Liaisons attend Interact Club meetings once or twice per month. Small commitment from us – Huge Impact on the kids Reach out to Bill Hoban billh@c21connectrealty.com 404-867-3312 if interested in learning more about it. Sat, 9/09 at 9:00am: Your body is asking for this
Walk with a Doc: Taking Control of your Healthcare Costs w Dr Dwana Bush
Guest Speaker: Primary care physician Dr Dwana Bush shares tactics and tools to return consumerism to healthcare. Rotarian and insurance broker Hal Schlenger will join Dr Bush to connect her insights to various medical insurance options. 2 and 3 mile walk options along the river. Longer walk includes a couple of hills. Location details: Island Ford, 1978 Island Ford Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30350 Meet at the Visitor's Center of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Click here for area trail map. National Parks $5 parking fee if you don't have a park pass. Dogs on leashes welcomed. Contact Hal Schlenger or Betty Price for more info. Volunteer NOW
First Responders Cookout Sept. 16
The fourth annual 9-11 First Responders Cookout will be held Saturday, September 16th, 2023, between 2 pm and 8 pm at Roswell Fire Station #24, 1400 Old Alabama Road, Roswell, 30076. Volunteers are needed starting at 2:00 PM.
During the September 11, 2001, attacks, 2,977 people were killed and more than 6,000 others were injured. Of the 2,977 fatalities, 2,753 were killed in the World Trade Center and surrounding area, 184 at the Pentagon, and 40 in Pennsylvania. These deaths included 265 on the four planes. The attacks remain the deadliest terrorist act in world history. The Roswell Rotary Club 9-11 Committee invites any members interested in assisting in the cookout to contact Dave Young nfultonpt@juno.com , Gene Beckham gene@bfsga.com , or Jack Wyche javic@msn.com. Please help us make this another great event upon which to thank our First Responders for what they do for us, every day!!! Click Here to Sign Up to Volunteer
Saturday, September 16
Rivers Alive Roswell Clean Up Project
Rivers Alive, Georgia’s annual river cleanup, comes to Roswell on September 16. The event, co-hosted by Keep Roswell Beautiful and the City of Roswell, is part of a statewide campaign to preserve Georgia’s 70,100 miles of rivers and streams. Small groups of volunteers will be dispersed across the city to perform beautification projects, including litter pick-ups, invasive plant and shrub removal, mulching, native plant planting, and storm drain marking. This year, cleanup sites will include Riverside Park, Dotsie Garner Mills Park, Old Roswell Cemetery, Bulloch Hall, and more.
Email Joe Mazzeo to Volunteer - joemazzeo1@gmail.com Location to Meet - TBD More Details Click here Add To Calendar Rotary Youth Exchange
Application Period Now Open Thru 10/15
The application period for Rotary Youth Exchange is now open!
The parent/student information sessions are scheduled for: - Sandy Springs - August 29th
- Johns Creek - Sept 20th
Additional info found on http://www.ryese.org Questions? Contact Alesia Booth alesiagbooth@att.net 
Coming Up at RRC
Save the Date: Making Roswell Rotary's Magic Happen
This is what earns Rotary such a great reputation...Service Above Self. 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! Events Chair 2023-24 Katie Tucker Golf & Tennis Tournament Add To Calendar Monday, September 11 Brookfield Country Club Hump Day at Variant Brewery Add To Calendar Wed. September 6th Variant Brewery First Responders Cookout Add To Calendar Sat. Sept. 16 2-8pm Volunteers arrive 2pm Rivers Alive Chattahoochee River Cleanup Project Add To Calendar Sat Sept 16 Time TBA RRAH Unity Garden Service Project Sept. 23 9am - 12pm
Add To Calendar Farm Day at Gary Garrett's Farm Add To Calendar Saturday, October 14th Details TBA RRC Holiday Party Friday December 8, 6pm - 10pm Details TBA Add To Calendar
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