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President's Message

Any Given Weekend!

On any given weekend, Roswell Rotarians can be found at various charity events giving back to our community.  This past Saturday was another such weekend as many Roswell Rotarians attended and helped organize the annual Magnolia Ball.  This black tie event is always a great time, all for the benefit of one of our most cherished historic monuments, Bulloch Hall. Thank you to all who attended this great event and invested in the history of Roswell.  

This week you won't want to miss our Memorial Day program led by Past President Dave Young as we honor our fallen soldiers who fought for our freedom.  This day is a great reminder that freedom is not free.  Many have paid the ultimate price so that we can maintain our many freedoms, including religion, movement, and expression.  

Important Meeting Thursday!
May 26 Topic Memorial Day Program- Dave Young (past president) Speaker

Every Roswell Rotarian should try to be present for this upcoming meeting.  The Roswell Remembers Memorial Day project is one of RRC's most important projects every year! Not only is it important for our community and our veterans, but it is such a key joint project with the City of Roswell. Our close relationship with the city is made even stronger by our huge participation and number of volunteers who serve to make this event so special.

This week's meeting will be 100% about the upcoming Roswell Remembers event. It will be our entire focus and we need every member to be there. 

Details about Roswell Remembers:

The 23rd annual Roswell Remembers Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 30th at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street. A joint effort with the City of Roswell, the grounds open at 10:00 a.m. with displays and music. The program will include a military ceremony, presentation of colors, the national anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance, a POW/MIA tribute and the laying of the wreath by the family of Jeff Pruitt.

New for 2022

New this year is Roswell Garden Club’s dedication of the Blue Star & Gold Star Families Memorial Markers. The Blue Star Marker is a tribute to all those who have served, are serving and will serve in the United States Armed Services. The Gold Star Families Marker is a tribute to those who have lost a loved one in service to the United States. At the conclusion of the program, lunch may be purchased through food trucks on the ground. 

What can you do to help?

Contact Dave Young, Memorial Day Committee Chair at nfultonpt@juno.com with questions. This is a great opportunity for ALL Roswell Rotarians to serve those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy today. 

Click here for Inspiring Video Roswell Remembers 

After Hours Meeting Recap
RRAH Honors Veterans Allison and Alfonso, and Learns About the VEO

We had a spectacular After Hours meeting last week! Our very own After Hours member and Army Veteran Allison Ziants spoke about her experience serving as Military Police. Her story, vulnerability and authenticity was truly inspiring! 

Then, Veterans Empowerment Organization of Georgia Director of Development and Army Veteran Alfonso Rogers spoke about the VEO. Their mission is to connect Veterans to vital resources that will assist in rebuilding their holistic well-being, and empower them to make positive changes in their life. After Hours has an exciting partnership with VEO in the works, so stay tuned! 

Additionally, Alfonso was generous enough to gift our club four tickets to the VEO's annual Heroes Ball. Check out next week's Rotoscope for photos of our member's enjoying a special evening!

Rotary Last Week