President's Message
Fun on the Farm
Thanks to all that helped make this such a spectacular day! And a special thanks to Gary Garrett for opening his farm for our families to enjoy good ole Rotary fellowship.
The food, skeet shooting, 4 wheeling, pumpkin painting and weather could not have been better. We had a blast!!
This Week's Speaker
Youth Day, A Look Back
For the past 2 years Jeff Leatherman has served as the Director of Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs for the City of Roswell. Jeff has over 20 years of experience in local government and started in the recreation industry as a seasonal lifeguard, ski instructor, summer camp counselor and amateur bingo caller. Jeff has 4 boys ages 7 through 14 and is married to Michelle who is a teacher at Hembree Springs Elementary School. During his off time Jeff enjoys adventures with his family including mountain biking, hiking, camping and anything involving lakes, rivers and creeks. Since moving to Roswell he has attempted to become a fly fisherman but has yet to actually catch a fish.
Drivers Needed
Meals on Wheels
We had a great response from our September Service Newsletter for Meals on Wheels volunteers. The first training session is Oct. 13th.
In case you missed, 7 MOW route out of the Roswell center that operate and deliver meals each weekday Monday-Friday. A typical route has anywhere from 4 to 8 stops, so you’re delivering to 4 to 8 seniors, and lasts about 1.5 hours on average. The routes take place right before lunchtime, with most meals being picked up at the center between 10:00 and 11:00am each day.
Most volunteers, whether individuals or groups, sign up to do a route usually once per month.
If interested in delivering meals for this very important program contact Mary Trapp marytrapp@kw.com 770-645-1320
Charity Spotlight
Every Woman Works
Mission:
To move women from dependency to self-sufficiency by providing them with the tools necessary to achieve financial independence, personal growth, family leadership, and a spiritual foundation through a curriculum of continuous education.
Fast Facts:
- Founded in 2009 by Roswell resident and Rotarian Miss Tillie O’Neal-Kyles
- Celebrating a decade of service, EWW has helped more than 1,600 women and positively impacted the lives of over 4,500 children.
- Women served by EWW face numerous challenges
- 100% are low income
- 98% are head of household
- 67% receive government assistance
- 46% have criminal backgrounds
- 25% have participated in a substance abuse program
- The Bees Program, EWW’s 6-week intensive program, provides extensive training in empowerment, health and wellness, employment and interviewing skills, job coaching, and life skills. 98% of graduate and secure employment. 90% sustain employment for over 6 months.
Find out more: www.everywomanworks.org
Rotary Last Week
