President's Message
Making A Difference
Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day. When we set out to help other people, our goal is to make a difference.
Last Thursday we requested volunteers for Laws of Life, Blessings in a Backpack and helping seniors with yard work. By the end of our meeting, many of you had stepped up to help. My heart was filled with gratitude.
Our club is known for its dedication to service. Once again Roswell Rotarians demonstrated that they know helping others one project at a time makes a lasting impact.
This Week's Speaker
School Work Program
Zach Fields serves as Vice President of the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia leading the K12 Pipeline team putting shop classes back in schools and connecting young people to careers in construction. He leads a team supporting over 175 skilled trade programs in Georgia’s public schools with 18,000 students enrolled.
As a former high school teacher, Zach is driven by a passion to ensure that students are connected to opportunities before they leave high school. He coordinates CEFGA’s K12 Pipeline initiative with trade associations, individual employers, workforce organizations, GaDOE, and SkillsUSA to advance and elevate the craft training programs in the state. He has previously served on boards for the Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE) and the Trade and Industrial Educators of GA (TIEGA). Zach is a member of the Roswell Rotary Club, youth football coach, average woodworker, proud husband and father of four.
North Fulton Seniors Yard Work
Give us a hand Jan. 26th or 27th
North Fulton Senior Services has requested our assistance in light yard work for four homes in the Roswell area. Each would require about 2 hours if we have around 4 volunteers. We will need a lawn mower, edger, chainsaw, trimmer, and blower.
Reach out to Mary Trapp at marytrapp@kw.com to volunteer.
Watching the weather, we are planning on either Tuesday, Jan 26th or Wed, Jan. 27th.
Charity Spotlight
Roswell Arts Festival
Friends of the Roswell Parks
Mission:
To support the Roswell Recreation and Parks Department through fund raising and donations that assist the department in meeting the leisure needs of the citizens of Roswell by providing quality comprehensive recreational opportunities and quality comprehensive parks and facilities.
Fast Facts:
• Founded in 1966.
• The annual Roswell Arts Festival is held on the third Saturday and Sunday of September at the Historic Roswell Square.
• Since its founding, the Roswell Arts Festival has donated over $1,000,000 to support programs serving thousands of children and adults.
• Donated $155,000 toward the purchase of over 100 acres of park land, including 73 acres that is now Roswell Area Park.
• Donated $299,700 to construct a Sprayground at Riverside Park.
• Provided funding for numerous community improvements including: the Visual Arts Center, Leita Thompson Memorial Garden, playground equipment at Riverside Park, construction and furnishings for the Adult Recreation Center, the Miracle Field, and the Serenity Garden at Roswell Area Park.
Find out more:
www.roswellartsfestival.com
Rotary Last Week
