President Nancy's Message
Skip Meyers, Internet Safety Expert Join us at our next Rotary meeting as we welcome Skip Meyers, an expert in internet safety, who will be sharing valuable insights on navigating the digital world securely. With cyber threats on the rise, Skip’s expertise in protecting personal and professional information online is more important than ever. He will cover key tips and strategies for staying safe while using the internet, including best practices for privacy, data protection, and online security. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leading voice in internet safety and gain practical knowledge to safeguard yourself in the digital age! Supporting RPD as We Mourn the Death of Officer Jeremy Labonte
Roswell Rotary has supported our first responders since inception. When we got the call on Saturday asking for help, a few Past Presidents, Rotarians and their significant others didn’t bat an eye. They stocked Roswell PD with snacks, drinks and BBQ from Slopes, Lola's Tavern, and Publix.
This is Rotary, Service Above Self - I’m so proud to be your 2024/2025 President and grateful for every Rotarian in this club for embodying that motto! Please continue to pray for Officer Jeremy Labonte’s family and his entire family in Blue.
President Nancy
Roswell Rotary
President 2024-25
Service above Self
Internet Safety for Kids
Skip Myers of LexisNexis to Speak
Skip Myers is a Solutions Consultant at LexisNexis Risk Solutions with a 35-year passion for protecting people and property. Skip's experience spans law enforcement, investigations, fraud prevention, cybersecurity, and security leadership. Skip is also the co-founder of the Internet Safety Brigade, a non-profit dedicated to online safety education for children and adults. Recently, Skip authored a new children's book titled, "Say No To Internet Monsters: A Cyber Jack Adventure" which addresses the urgent need to protect kids online. LinkedIn: Skip Myers, CIST | LinkedIn Skip Myers, CIST | LinkedIn Website: Skip Myers Books Roswell Mourns
Arrangements for Officer Jeremy Labonte
Public Visitation: Will be held from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday at Roswell United Methodist Church, at 814 Mimosa Boulevard. Funeral: His funeral will take place at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the same location. Processional Route: On Wednesday, February 12, at approximately 1:45 p.m., a vehicle processional will travel from Lebanon Baptist Church (11250 Crabapple Rd.) to Roswell United Methodist Church. Members of the public are encouraged to stand along Crabapple Rd., Canton St., Atlanta St., or Mimosa Blvd. to pay their respects. Donations: The Roswell Police Department, in partnership with Lebonte's family, has created a fund to help collect money to help those close to the fallen officer during this difficult time. Click here to go to the fund website Porch at Table & Main
Hump Day this Wed 2-12 5pm
Feb. 13th 7:45 am
Career Day Volunteers Needed for Roswell High School
Calling Entrepreneurs, Medical, Legal, etc. etc. By sharing your professional path story to the RHS students, you help them see a wider post-high school career choices. To sign up and for more info: CLICK HERE Sat, Feb 15 at 9:00am: Your body is asking for this
Walk with a Doc: Community hike after discussing "Don't eat less. Eat smarter."
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Women of Rotary Wed Feb 26 5:50-7:30pm [
Women in Rotary is a group of women Rotarians and wives of Rotarians from Alpharetta, Johns Creek, North Fulton and Roswell who connect once a quarter for social interaction, business networking and to get to know each other better. All women Rotarians and wives of Rotarians are invited. The first Women in Rotary event of 2025 will be held at the Hotel Avalon on Wednesday, February 26 from 5:30-7:30PM. Light refreshments will be provided, and women may buy their own drinks. Please RSVP HERE by February 23rd. Men, be sure to pass this invitation on to your wives so they may join in the fun! Because our Rotary motto is "Service Above Self," we include a service aspect each quarter. This time, please bring one or more $5 Kroger, Publix or Target gift cards to donate to the Drake House, which provides housing to single mothers and their children who are experiencing homelessness in North Fulton. As always, thank you in advance for your generosity! Questions? Email Michele Curtis @ mlcurtis97@gmail.com. Deadline Feb. 27, 2025
Patsy Wolff Scholarship
This is exciting! The launch of the Patsy Wolff Scholarship is for 2025 Roswell Area HS female graduates. This scholarship, for $1,500, will honor the qualities of Patsy Wolff as one of the first female Roswell Rotarians and a generous philanthropist in our community. The candidate will need to show her sense of community spirit and how her contributions exemplify the Rotary motto of "Service Above Self". DEADLINE for applications to the area HS Counselor's office is 3:30 p.m on Friday, Feb 27, 2025 Application link Dr Seuss & Kindergarteners
Read Across America- Friday Feb. 28 8am - 9am
Volunteer with Roswell Rotary for Read Across America! Join us in celebrating Dr. Seuss’s Birthday by sharing the joy of reading with local kindergarten students! Date: Friday, February 28, 2025 Arrival Time: 7:45 AM | Reading Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Location: Local Roswell Kindergarten Classrooms We need enthusiastic volunteers to bring stories to life and inspire young minds. This Year's Featured Book is, Sometimes you Win Sometimes you Learn By John C. Maxwell Sign up today and help us make reading fun and memorable for these young learners. “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child!” – Dr. Seuss Volunteer Link Looking for Veterans
Honor Air Trip April 9, 2025
CALLING ALL VETERANS (who have never been on an Honor Air Trip) Roswell Rotary Honor Air is accepting 50 applications from US War veterans, America’s heros, for a complimentary free day trip to visit their Memorials in Washington DC on April 9,2025. Many of the men and women who fought and sacrificed for our country have not had the opportunity to visit their own Memorials. Our World War II veterans and also our Korean War veterans are facing health challenges so time is of the essence for these great men and women In addition, We want to give our Vietnam War veterans the “Welcome Home” they never received, honoring their service, sacrifice, and commitment to our country. Here is how the Honor Air works: Approximately seventy World War II, Korean, and Vietnam War veterans plus guardians, a doctor and emergency personnel will gather at the Roswell, GA Community Center in the early morning hours and travel by motorcoach to the Atlanta airport. They will fly on a chartered plane to Washington, D.C. where they will be escorted on buses from the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to the World War II Memorial. Then they will visit the Vietnam and Korean Memorials and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery. That same day they will return to the Reagan airport, fly back to Atlanta and then by bus to Roswell. Every veteran will have a volunteer guardian to personally assist them. Veterans will be encouraged to take advantage of the complimentary wheelchairs throughout the day. Click here for Guardian Application Click here for Veteran Application Click here for More Details Supplies Needed for Honor Air Event
See Alicia Hughes if you can or your company can supply these items needed for the April Honor Air trip. Interact Update
Roswell HS Interact Club -Polar Plunge for Peace Pole
They raised almost enough money to entirely cover the peace pole! Well Done. New & Future Board Members & Committee Chairs
District Training Academy-Columbus
Join us at the 2025 District Training Assembly in Columbus, Georgia. Location: Columbus Convention & Trade Center – Historic Ironworks, 801 Front Avenue, Columbus, GA Hotel: For those coming in Friday night, we recommend the Columbus Marriott, 800 Front Avenue, Columbus, GA, 866-994-7098 Date: March 29, 2025 8:00 am— 12:30 pm Times: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm Topics: All aspects of Rotary’s Action Plan, including Membership, Public Image, Service Projects, Club Administration, and the Rotary Foundation. “Members can contact Tori for help registering” March 21-Gala Alert!
Be the Voice Gala
Coming Up at RRC
Save the Date: Making Roswell Rotary's Magic Happen
Roswell High School Career Day
Thursday Feb. 13 Arrive 7:45am
Add To Calendar Women of Rotary- Hotel Avalon
Wed. Feb 26 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Add To Calendar Roswell Relays
Sat. March 15
6am - 6pm Sign Up Genius Coming!
Add To Calendar District Training Assembly
Sat. March 29 in Columbus
8am-12:30pm
Add To Calendar Honor Air Veterans Trip to Washington
April 9
Add To Calendar District Conference Jekyll Island
April 24-27
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