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May 13, 2025


Meetings

May is Youth Service Month

5/15 Roswell Charity Intros + Checks
5/22 Memorial Day Meeting
5/29 Beth Lehman - Organ Donation Recipient
5/29 Rick Silver the Mentalist

Events

5/13 Women of Rotary
5/15 Alive in Roswell
5/26 Roswell Memorial Day Celebration
6/7 Cops and Cars

LEADERSHIP

President Nancy Alterman
President-Elect Trummie Patrick, III
Treasurer Katie Anderson
Secretary Leslie Bassett
Public Image Kathryn Igou

PAST DISTRICT GOVERNORS

Cheryl Greenway 2012-13
Bob Hagan 2015-16

ROTARY CLUB OF
Roswell

Thursdays, 12:15 pm
Roswell Area Park
Bill Johnson Community Activity Building
10495 Woodstock Road
Roswell, GA 30075

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Our Rotary Family
BIRTHDAYS

5/1 Bill Kolbrener
5/3 Danny Broadway, II
5/4 Frank Brown
5/4 Jerry Orlans
5/7 Chandler White
5/7 Tom Rowsey
5/11 Ed Klaas, II
5/14 Don Howard
5/15 Michele Johnson
5/16 Dennis Canata
5/16 Belle Prothero
5/17 Leslie Bassett
5/18 Lindsay Davies
5/19 Lee Dodson
5/20 John Gordon
5/21 Pat Rains
5/22 Gabriel Prado
5/24 John Carruth
5/24 Elwyn Gaissert, II

YEARS OF SERVICE

5/3 Rett Gunn (2)
4 years in Rotary
5/3 John Davies (3)
5/4 George Polatty, Jr. (47)
5/4 Mary Trapp (5)
11 years in Rotary
5/8 Michael Schoppenhorst (11)
5/10 Kevin Jordan (0)
5/11 Natalie Cook (3)
5/11 Grace Peoples (3)
5/12 Ralph Rowland, Jr. (14)
5/20 Peter Korman (1)
5/23 Bruce Smith (29)
5/30 Lauren Darby (2)
5/31 Michael Curling (7)
5/31 Anita Farley (7)

FAMILY OF ROTARY

Our membership cares deeply about the needs and concerns of our members. We don’t want to miss an opportunity to reach out in friendship when such concerns arise. The chairperson of this committee is Lynne Lindsey and all news should be directed to her at lynnehlindsay@outlook.com

President Nancy's Message


Thank You, Gregor, for an Impactful Mental Health Presentation

A heartfelt thank you to Gregor for his powerful and insightful presentation on mental health at this week’s meeting. Your willingness to share personal experiences and shine a light on such an important topic made a meaningful impact on our club. Your message emphasized the importance of removing the stigma surrounding mental health, encouraging open conversations, and supporting one another with compassion and understanding.

We appreciate your vulnerability, your strength, and your commitment to making mental health a priority in our community. Your presentation reminded us all that it’s okay to not be okay—and that we are never alone.

Don’t Miss Thursday’s Meeting – A Celebration of Service and Impact

This Thursday’s meeting promises to be one of the most inspiring of the year—and we want you in the room to feel the vibe and celebrate with us!

We will proudly present the first-ever Patsy Wolff Scholarship, honoring the legacy of long-time member and friend Patsy Wolff. This special award will be presented by her husband and Roswell Rotarian Bill, and it’s sure to be a meaningful and emotional moment.

We’ll also be recognizing Dr. Betty Price with the GRSP Bentley Award, a well-deserved honor celebrating her outstanding contributions to youth education and international goodwill.

And that’s not all—charity checks will be awarded to several of the local organizations we’ve supported this year, showing once again how Roswell Rotary puts Service Above Self into action.

This meeting is a true celebration of generosity, legacy, and the power of community. Come vibe with us—Thursday at lunch!

Nancy Alterman
Roswell Rotary
President 2024-25
Service Above Self
770-262-6300

June 27-Doubletree Roswell
Trummie Lee's Installation Party

It's time for Trummie Lee to take his place as president of Roswell Rotary Club. His 2025-26 presidential year will be marked by an especially important time in Roswell Rotary Club history-our 75th Anniversary as a club! From 1951-2026, we have demonstrated true "Service Above Self" in Roswell. And now, it is time to get this party started!

Join your fellow Club members on Friday, June 27th at the Doubletree Hotel Roswell at 6pm. Food, drinks, music, dancing, and Trummie Lee starting off his rotary presidential year. Let's pack the house. Register at https://roswellrotary.club/reservation/create?event=7534 

$50 per person and spouses welcome. Register TODAY!


Tues May 13 5:30-7:30
Women in Rotary Social

Appetizers will be provided, and guests will buy their own beverages.

And if you would like to bring a $5.00 Kroger gift card, these will be donated to the Drake House.

Gentlemen, please invite your significant others!

Please click on this link to RSVP -We hope you can join us!

Thursday May 15 5pm
Alive in Roswell

Come join us in front of the Hagan Center for burgers, dogs, and Roswell Rotary fellowship!

Monday, May 26 11 am City Hall
Memorial Day Celebration

This Memorial Day event is a huge tradition in Roswell and one of the hallmark projects of the Roswell Rotary Club. To see the families and veterans and community turning out to observe this solemn day by remembering the ultimate sacrifice made by so many for this country is truly unforgettable. There will be speeches and music and prayer. And there will also be  BBQ and everything that makes this part of Roswell such a great place for families! So be sure to mark your calendar now.

If you have questions, check in with Past President Dave Young at nfultonpt@juno.com

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After Hours 3rd Annual Comedy for a Cause!

Get ready to laugh for a cause!

Join us for our 3rd Annual Comedy for a Cause — where we turn laughter into support for those who need it most. This year, we’re proud to partner with Giving Grace, a local Atlanta organization dedicated to helping families with everything from child care assistance and rent support to securing housing for those experiencing homelessness.

Every need is unique, and Giving Grace is there to meet people where they are. Now it’s our turn to give back!

Come out for a Thirsty Thursday full of laughs, community, and purpose — and help make a difference, one punchline at a time!

When: June 12th, 2025

Time: 6-9pm

Location: Roswell Junction 340 S Atlanta St. Roswell, GA 30075

Saturday June 7 11-3
COPS 'n CARS

Always a fun event. New location this year Lebanon Baptist Church.

To volunteer, click here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4EA9A823A3F58-56827175-roswell#/ 

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Coming Up at RRC
Save the Date: Making Roswell Rotary's Magic Happen


Women of Rotary
Brimstone Tavern 
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Alive in Roswell
Hagan Center 5pm
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Memorial Day Celebration at City Hall

Grounds open 10am- Event starts 11am
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Cops and Cars

June 7 11am-3pm Lebanon Baptist Church
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Comedy For a Cause
June 12 6-9pm Roswell Junction
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Trummie Lee Installation 
Friday, June 27 Doubletree Roswell 6pm
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