Projects
Families in Need
In light of rising outstanding lunch balances at our area schools and the reduction and temporary loss in snap benefits, Roswell Rotarians put together a drive to raise money to stock the pantries and provide assistance to students in need. As proven time and time again, when students are hungry they can't focus on their education. Roswell Rotary provided funds and gift cards to the schools to ensure that students have access to healthy food.
This was facilitated at several of our area schools with need identification either already being in place or identified by the school counseling staff.
46 Annual Aubrey Greenway golf and 12th Annual Hagan Cup Tennis Tournaments
The 47th Annual Aubrey Greenway Golf and 12th Annual Hagan Cup Tennis Tournaments were a tremendous success, raising a total of $XXXXX for local charities. With XXX
Alive in Roswell
The excitement persists at the Alive in Roswell Street Festival, with Rotarians and guests converging at the Roswell Rotary Tent on Canton Street. This event takes place on the third Thursday of each month April - October. Rotarians Hal Schlenger and Walt Burnotes man the grill while rotarians and guests gather to eat and drink. The event emphasizes the camaraderie among Rotarians as they gather to unwind, savor the moment, and foster closer relationships. This is also an excellent event for community outreach and serves as the first introduction for many future-rotarians.
Anchors Away - Collecting Supplies for our Navy Personnel
Roswell Rotary collected, packaged, and distributed 100 boxes for deployed Naval personnel for the Holidays. Items collected included: Jerky, granola, candy, deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste, notepads, pens, envelopes, coffee, hand sanitizer, wipes, powdered drinks, socks, gum, batteries, lotion, sunscreen, and more!
In addition to the supplies, Roswell Interact clubs contributed letters to the service members to thank them for their service and wish them happy holidays.
Back to School Backpacks
Roswell Rotary Club provided materials and packed 42 backpacks full of school supplies in support of Huskies Helping Huskies. These backpacks are provided to targeted students in need at Crabapple Middle School. Over 40 Roswell Rotarians assisted in the collection and packing of these supplies.
Backpacks for the Homeless / New Member Social
On Thursday November 20 Roswell Rotary hosted our New Member Social. This is a great time for the new Rotarians to get engaged with Board Members.
Roswell Rotary also simultaneously completed a service project funded by a district grant including the packing of 50 backpacks for homeless area veterans as identified by a local partner. These bags included a backpack, hygiene supplies, a warming blanket, socks, water bottles, and several other useful items to support them during this cold weather season.
End Polio Now Month - Cornhole Tournament & Tailgate
Consolidated Polio Submission
In recognition of World Polio Day, the Rotary Club of Roswell dedicated the month of October to raising awareness and funds to support Rotary International’s effort to eradicate polio worldwide.
Food for Nurses and Doctors
Roswell Rotary provided food for on call nurses and doctors at Wellstar North Fulton. This fits one of our annual foci, taking care of our first responders.
Kentucky v UGA Tailgate for Polio
Roswell Rotarians trekked to Athens to raise money for the upcoming World Polio Day. Along for the ride were our GRSP student, our Rotary International exchange student, and several club members.
Providing Nutrition to our Senior Citizens
Roswell Rotary participates with North Fulton Senior Services in delivering meals to Seniors of the Community. This project is aimed at those individuals who have physical limitations that prevent them from preparing their own meals. In addition to delivering the lunches, this project also allows for a physical interaction with the Seniors. Instructions are in place in the event the Senior does not answer the door or who appear in need of help. Roswell Rotary has a commitment to cover the 3rd Wednesday and Friday of each month.
15 meals were dropped off at 11 addresses for the 10/15/25 Meals on Wheels project.
Providing Nutrition to our Senior Citizens
Roswell Rotary participates with North Fulton Senior Services in delivering meals to Seniors of the Community. This project is aimed at those individuals who have physical limitations that prevent them from preparing their own meals. In addition to delivering the lunches, this project also allows for a physical interaction with the Seniors. Instructions are in place in the event the Senior does not answer the door or who appear in need of help. Roswell Rotary has a commitment to cover the 3rd Wednesday and Friday of each month.
22 meals were dropped off at 13 addresses for the 10/17/25 Meals on Wheels project.
Providing Nutrition to our Senior Citizens
Roswell Rotary participates with North Fulton Senior Services in delivering meals to Seniors of the Community. This project is aimed at those individuals who have physical limitations that prevent them from preparing their own meals. In addition to delivering the lunches, this project also allows for a physical interaction with the Seniors. Instructions are in place in the event the Senior does not answer the door or who appear in need of help. Roswell Rotary has a commitment to cover the 3rd Wednesday and Friday of each month.
18 meals were dropped off for the 7/16/26 Meals on Wheels Project.
Roswell Arts Festival
The Roswell Arts Festival celebrated 59 years! This festival was originally started by Joan Hilliard, the wife of longtime Roswell Rotarian Maurice Hilliard.
Roswell Rotarians supported the event financially as well as civically. Rotarians sponsored and supported the community art project for the year in which community members and artists collaborated on a large mural that will be displayed in Roswell City Hall for the next year.
This event also provided an opportunity to tell people about Roswell Rotary to grow membership and led to many meaningful conversations and several invitations to lunch at both future Roswell Rotary events and Roswell Rotary After Hours events.
An additional benefit of this event is that it allows Roswell Rotary to accumulate hours working with the City of Roswell, as required in the MOU between the two parties. Meeting this hurdle helps ensure that the City, which owns the facility where the Club hosts weekly meetings, is justified in discounting the rate it charges for Club utilization.
Roswell High School Peace Pole Installation
Roswell Rotary continues to install peace poles within the community. The most recent, and first for the Rotary Year '25-'26 was installed at Roswell High School in conjunction with their Interact program.
Peace Poles are installed as beacons of hope, inspiring people to come together and work towards a more peaceful world.
Roswell Rotary and First Responder Farm Day
TRUMMIES EXCERPT:
“This was the most notable and incredible event that I have ever been to for first responders!" said Roswell Fire Chief Troche. Roswell Rotary’s Hero Project Family Farm Day for First Responders, was inspired by DG Steve Ivory’s challenge to honor local heroes. After meeting with Police Chief Conroy and Fire Chief Troche, the club learned morale and family connection were critical needs following the line-of-duty death of a Roswell Police Officer. The club hosted more than 200 first responders and Rotarians at Golden Grass Farms for a day of appreciation and family connection. Children built and painted over 100 birdhouses, funded through a $3,500 District Grant and $2,324 in club support. 75 Rotarians contributed over 332 volunteer hours, providing activities and nearly all food. The event restored moral, strengthened families, demonstrated strong stewardship, and elevated Rotary’s image. The 1st responders only feedback: "Please set the date for next year's Family Farm Day 2026!"
Roswell Rotary Blood Drive
Roswell Rotary Hosted Blood Drive at Roswell Junction!
The impact of local blood drives cannot be measured in dollars, it's measured in lives.
Roswell Rotary hosted and organized this community blood drive bringing in 38 pints to serve local area hospitals and patients in need.
Roswell Rotary Blood Drive - October
Roswell Rotary Hosted Blood Drive at Roswell Junction!
The impact of local blood drives cannot be measured in dollars, it's measured in lives.
Roswell Rotary hosted and organized this community blood drive bringing in 36 pints to serve local area hospitals and patients in need.
Roswell Rotary Heroes Service Project
District 6900 – Answering the Call to Honor and Serve
In response to District Governor Steve Ivory’s challenge for every club in District 6900 to identify and honor local heroes, the Rotary Club of Roswell launched a monthly Hero of the Month initiative. This initiative was designed not only to recognize outstanding service, but to inspire meaningful action rooted in Rotary’s core values of Service Above Self, compassion, and community impact.
Roswell Rotary joins 'Read Across America'
Roswell Rotary is proud to continue to join in the nationwide 'Read Across America' program. Roswell Rotarians have purchased 30 books to be read to all of our area elementary school classes on Monday 3/2. This years book is 'We Are Definitely Human' by X Fang which was selected out of the list of books provided by the National Education Association event website.
Roswell Rotary Supports Christkindl Market
Roswell Rotarians participated in decorating (and takedown) at Bulloch Hall beginning in early November, this includes decorating the exterior of Bulloch Hall and the property. Many Rotarians stepped up to volunteer at the Bulloch Hall Gift Shoppe which was maned by 1-2 volunteers during the full month. Several Rotarians took part in going to the Wholesale Market to purchase inventory for the gift show. This family friendly event brings more than 200 thousand visitors to the Roswell Community and surrounding areas and is highly visible in the community and surrounding metro Atlanta area.
Roswell Rotary Supports Tunnels to Towers 5k
Roswell Rotary joined citizens
and first responders in a 5k benefitting the family of fallen Roswell Police
Officer and hero Jeremy Labonte.
Roswell Spring River's Alive Clean-Up
Roswell Rotary supported the Annual Rivers Alive clean-up!
At our designated area there were XX volunteers including X Roswell Rotarians. This event keeps the Chattahoochee River, one of our major waterways (70% of metro Atlanta drinking water) and tourism assets, clean and healthy. An additional benefit is this is an event that we use to engage and work alongside many of our active Interact students.
Roswell Youth Day Parade
Youth Day Parade Float Awards!
- 2nd Place Mayor's Award-Roswell Rotary Club
Roswell's Annual Rivers Alive Clean-Up
Roswell Rotary supported the Annual Rivers Alive clean-up!
At our designated area there were 23 volunteers including 9 Roswell Rotarians. This event keeps the Chattahoochee River, one of our major waterways (70% of metro Atlanta drinking water) and tourism assets, clean and healthy. An additional benefit is this is an event that we use to engage and work alongside many of our active Interact students.
RRAH Comedy For a Cause
3rd Annual Comedy for a Cause hosted by the Roswell Rotary After Hours Satellite Club
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.
The total funds raised of $4,000 were turned over to Giving Grace in support of their mission to relieve families in need. The in-kind donation was the waive of rental fee for the space utilized for the event.