Senator John Albers to Speak Senator Albers has long been an active member of his community. His affiliations include numerous boards of directors for business, civic and charitable organizations. He is a fourth-generation firefighter who served for over 30 years as a volunteer. His sons continue the family legacy as 5th generation first responders. Senator Albers is an organ donor who gave a kidney to his son in 2021. After the donation, Senator Albers passed the Giving the Gift of Life Act and became a national advocate for organ donation. Professionally, John is a business owner and executive with nearly three decades of management and consulting experience. John holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisville and completed post graduate programs at Harvard and the University of Georgia.
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Senior Gift Boxes
Help Seniors Celebrate Mother's and Father's Day
Make it easy! Have your donation delivered direct to Courtney Lott at 15923 Manor Club Dr. Alpharetta GA 30004.
The items are for our seniors to enjoy for Mother's Day and Father's Day. Nearly 200 Roswell seniors will receive gift baskets. Please consider donating the following items:
- hair brush, comb, shampoo
- puzzle books
- toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash
- deodorant, hand sanitizer
- magazines (they may be gently used)
- pens, crayons
- hand cream, chapstick, personal soap (hotel bar)
- socks
- stress balls
- finger nail file
- Deadline for Donations is May 9
Questions? Please email Courtney Lott - courtney.lott@kw.com RRAH Meets Tuesday, 5/7: Tips From a Wellness Coach
Roswell Rotary After Hours meets again tonight, Tuesday, May 7th at The Artillery Room @ Gate City! The club will welcome Stephanie Watson, a wellness coach at STAT Wellness, a local Roswell business. She will share tips on how to make small, sustainable, changes in order to achieve optimal wellness. See you there! All Rotarians & a Guest Welcome
Bourbon & Cigars The Vick May 8
Join your fellow Roswell Rotarians for Bourbon & Cigars & Tapas Where: The Vick on Canton Street Roswell GA
When: Wednesday, May 8th 6-9 pm
Cost: $50 pp
RSVP: to Katie Tucker Anderson ktucker@ehla.com
Payments: Via VENMO to Kadijah Vickers @Kadijah-Vickers *ALL Rotarians and a guest welcome* Volunteer Opportunities
Memorial Day Celebration - Contact Ron Cowan: 404-509-1700 Blood Drive - Contact Hal Schlenger HSchlenger@GreatSouthBenefits.com Unity Garden at the Chattahoochee Nature Center on May 11th. The shift starts at 9 a.m. and go until Noon. Sign Up Here
Interact at Crabapple Middle School - contact Michael.Curling@gmail.com Meals on Wheels - We partner with North Fulton Senior Services to deliver meals to senior citizens in our community. 1x per month only! Contact Mary Trapp: Mary.Trapp@kw.com Unity Garden Service Project This Saturday!
After Hours is on deck to volunteer at the Unity Garden at the Chattahoochee Nature Center on May 11th. The shift starts at 9 a.m. and go 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. Thursday, May 16 Alive in Roswell
Rotary Means Business Tue, May 21 6:00pm
If Your Revenue Matters, Network with Multiple Clubs! Smarter Networking: Anyone involved with revenue generation should want to target Rotarians and their network of contacts. Bingo! This is our next monthly opportunity to connect with other Rotarians. We all know that there is a wealth of value -- and integrity -- working with other Rotarians AND... your 1st drink is on us (if you register by Tue, May 21, 12:00 noon)! Location: Politan Row at Ashford Lane Just north of Perimeter Mall 4550 Olde Perimeter Way, Dunwoody, GA 30346
Free parking
For information, contact Ken Carter 404-386-3214 Wed May 22
Blood Drive- Desperate Times Blood Shortage
25th Year!
Monday May 27- Memorial Day Ceremony at City Hall The 25th Roswell Remembers Memorial Day Ceremony, which has received multiple awards, is scheduled for 11:00 A.M. on Monday, May 27th at Roswell City Hall, located at 38 Hill Street.
Contact Past President Dave Young, Committee Chair at nfultonpt@juno.com with questions. This is a great opportunity for ALL Roswell Rotarians to serve those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy today. Donations can be made via billing to your club account,
check or credit card. The deadline to donate is Thursday, May 16th, and you will be listed as an in-kind sponsor in our program. The Roswell Rotary Club and the City of Roswell express their heartfelt gratitude to our Hometown Hero Sponsors for their generous contributions to the 2024 Roswell Remembers Memorial Day Ceremony. Robert W. Hagan Family Foundation, Northside Hospital, Tom Price, Bill Wolff, W.S. Nielsen Co. Inc., Carl Black Roswell, Rock’N’Taco, Roswell Rotary Club, and the City of Roswell. TO VOLUNTEER: Ron Cowan will be taking names of volunteers every Thursday at Rotary. We need help beginning at 8am on Sunday for set-up and beginning at 1pm on Monday for take down. It's an amazing ceremony and hope to see all Roswell Rotary members and their families there. Also it's a very meaningful way to volunteer so let Ron know you can help. You can also call or text Ron at 404-509-1700. May is Mental Health Month
The No Shame Movement seeks to end stigma and change the conversation surrounding addiction and the mental health challenges that contribute to it.Want to do your part and join the Movement? Commit to curiosity over criticism, kindness over canceling, and healing over hating. Let’s support people in recovery and help stop the stigma.The One Roswell Coalition, Pathways2Life and SAFE Project are partnering to #endstigma #NoShameRoswell #MentalHealthAwareness #mentalhealthmatters #recovery #recoveryispossible #addictionrecovery #addiction #addictionawareness #healthandwellness #bekind #noshame #support
Want to do your part and join the Movement? Commit to curiosity over criticism, kindness over canceling, and healing over hating. Let’s support people in recovery and help stop the stigma.
End Human Trafficking Night at Braves
Braves vs Rays June 15 Truist Park
It's Win-Win. Help fight Human Trafficking AND see a great ball game! Join us as we bring more awareness to Human Trafficking in Georgia. A portion of every ticket sold will go back to End HT Now. Tickets are subject to availability and tickets purchased for the purpose of being resold are subject to cancellation and refund by the Atlanta Braves.
GET TICKETS
June 15- Magnolia Ball
For more information and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE Rock-N-Taco
June 27- Nancy Alterman Installation party
When: Thursday, June 27 5:30pm - 7:30 pm Where: Rock-N-Taco Cost: $30 per person How to register: CLICK HERE or use QR code below 
Comedy for a Cause Tickets Are Going Fast!
Tickets are now available for purchase for After Hours' second annual Comedy for a Cause! This year it will be held at Rock 'N' Taco Roswell and will support Giving Grace. Doors open at 5:30. There are a variety of ticket options available, so secure your spot today! There will also be sponsorship and advertising opportunities available, so stay posted for more details. Help is spread the word by RSVPing to our Facebook event! Tickets: https://www.simpletix.com/e/comedy-for-a-cause-at-rock-n-taco-benefiti-tickets-163004#host The Rest of the Story
Pajama Drive Huge Success
The Drake House Cub Scouts just sent us these awesome pictures of what YOUR donations made possible. They were able to deliver
over 200 pairs of pajamas to CHOA this weekend. Thank you Rotary for your donations to
the Children’s Oncology Ward at CHOA. Service above self for a wonderful cause!
Professional Classification Clean-Up Project
This project's purpose is to make it easier for our fellow Rotarians to find you, by updating and correcting some information on our Rotary platform, specifically in the Professional Classification and Sub-Classification fields. Imagine - a Rotarian want to do business with you. Perhaps they are interested in referring someone to mentor with you. Being able to identify the right person effectively and efficiently is Beneficial to All! So if your Classifications aren't the perfect fit for someone to easily find you, you may be receiving and email or call in the near future to get it as right as possible. Don't worry if you can't enter this information yourself! Contact Aliza Gevirtz at mrsalizagevirtz@gmail.com or Michael Curling Michael.Curling@gmail.com for information and assistance. Last Week at Rotary
Coming Up at RRC
Save the Date: Making Roswell Rotary's Magic Happen
Events Chair 2023-24 Katie Tucker Bourbon, Cigars, & Tapas May 8 6-9pm The Vick
Add To Calendar Care Boxes for Seniors Deadline May 9 Link to order thru Amazon Add To Calendar Alive in Roswell May 16 6-9pm Add To Calendar Memorial Day Ceremony May 27 11am 25th Roswell Remembers at City Hall Add To Calendar Comedy for a Cause Wed. June 5th Rock'N'Taco
Add To Calendar End human trafficking Night at Braves June 15 Truist Park Get Tickets
Add To Calendar Nancy's Installation Party Thursday June 27 5:30-7;30 Rock'N'Taco Add To Calendar
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