October 15 - Cottage School, Jacob's Ladder, and Eaton Academy Schools Panel

Join us October 15 for a panel discussion from school leaders who share a commitment to serving students by providing highly individualized, supportive, and nontraditional educational environments that help each student reach their full potential.

Dr. Steven T. Palmer – Head of School at The Cottage School

Megan Finnegan - Director of Outreach Jacob's Ladder Group

Scott Baldrich - Eaton Academy LEAP Program Director [read more]

Board Spotlight
Shields Blankenship- Veterans

Shields Blankenship, a Roswell resident for 12 years, has always lived next to Roswell Area Park, enjoying the benefits that the area offers, such as the nature of the park and vibrant social life. In addition to Roswell Rotary, he is a member of Sons of the American Revolution and the American Legion.

Originally from South Carolina but growing up in Winston-Salem, NC, Shields returned to South Carolina for college, graduating from the University of South Carolina with a BA in History. As a result, he feels obligated to support its unorthodox football program, regardless of performance or quality of the coaching staff. He also completed an MBA in International Business at Georgia State and an MA in International Political Economy from the University of Kent Brussels School of International Studies. [read more]

Thursday, Oct. 16
Alive in Roswell

Sun. Oct. 18th
Farm Day for First Responders

Look for your invitation via email and come volunteer at the table in the front. It's the highlight of the fall!

Three Minutes of Magic
$9, 000 for Polio Plus

$3,000 in Five Minutes. $9,000 for PolioPlus.

The meeting was winding down. Then Past President John Carruth offered $500 to PolioPlus, a challenge sparked by last week's Cornhole for Polio announcement. Nobody saw it coming.$3,000 in under five minutes. With the Gates Foundation's 2-for-1 match, $9,000.

One Rotarian acted — a room of doers followed — that is Roswell Rotary.Keep the challenge going: bring your pledge to the next meeting.

Oct. 21
Cornhole for Polio

Sign Up today at Volunteer Table!

• Date: Wednesday, October 21^st
• Start time: 6:00 PM
• Location: Lucky’s Burger & Brew
• Entry fee: $100 per team or $50 per person – we can pair up anyone who signs up individually.

Contact Bob Clarkson for more info bobc@c21connectrealty.com

Peace Pumpkin Patch
Roswell Rotary Boo Ya'll Scarecrow

 It’s that time again - time to vote for your favorite Canton Street Scarecrow 

President Leslie Bassett and the scarecrow team of Kathy Igou, Kenneth Briggs and Jackie Jordan crafted our Peace girl ✌

Rotary District 6900’s District Governor Cynthia’s motto this year is “Peace through Economics, Culture, and Education" ☮️

Find the Peace Scarecrow on Canton Street - *hint* it may be near a certain Rotarians business. 

Click Here to Vote for the Peace Pumpkin Patch

Nov. 7th
Collecting Medical Equipment

Oct. 24
Fall Gala for Homestretch

Oct. 28
Blood Drive

Connections Challenge Coin
Charlotte Dodson

Bob Hagan and Lee Hollingsworth presenting Roswell Rotary Club’s Service Above Self Coin to our much-beloved Charlotte Dodson. She has served largely behind the scenes in our community and our lives. Always uplifting.

A great way to connect with prospective Rotarians, in a giving, positive way!

There are so many under-recognized service warriors all around. Help find and reward them.

Nov. 19
Adopt a Platoon

Sat. Dec. 12
Holiday Party- Save the Date

Evite Link https://evite.me/6YAWvJYCTZ

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Thursday, April 22, to Sunday, April 25, 2027
District Conference Asheville NC

2027 Conference Overview

Dates: April 22–25, 2027

Location: Asheville, NC (Blue Ridge Mountains)

Host Hotels: Embassy Suites and DoubleTree by Hilton (Downtown Asheville)

Registration Tiers: Early Bird Special (July 1 – Dec 31, 2026): $350Regular Registration (Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2027): $425Late/On-site (April 1 – Apr 25, 2027): $450

You can track updates and complete registration through the official Rotary District 6900 website.

Upcoming Roswell Rotary Events
Strengthen Your Connections Here!



Alive in Roswell
Thursday Oct. 15 5pm - 8pm
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 First Responders Farm Day
Gold & Grass Farms Ballground, GA
Sunday, Oct. 18 1pm - 5pm
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Cornhole for Polio
Wed. Oct. 21 Lucky's 6pm
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Gala for Homestretch
St. Ives 5pm-9pm
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Medical Equipment Collection
Sat. Nov..7
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Adopt a Platoon Packing
Thursday Nov. 19
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Holiday Party
Sat, Dec. 12 6pm-9pm
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District Conference Asheville NC
April 22-25, 2027
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Last Week at Roswell Rotary