President John's Message
Lot’s happening at Rotary this month. This week we highlight our upcoming Golf and Tennis Tournaments with fun and games. We will hear from Frank Brown, one of the founders of our golf tournament 44 years ago.
Last week Rennie Curran helped us all understand what Service Above Self means in our lives. His powerful message resonated with all in the house including football players from Roswell High and Fellowship Christian.
Chris Brand, from Tucker Rotary, updated us on 6 months of direct relief for Ukrainians that has been sent from our District 6900. Here is a link, if you would like to contribute to the District’s relief efforts: https://rotary6900.org/contribution/contribute?project=3936
Chris also told us about an event on August 23 and 24. Rotary International is hosting an International Forum for Supporters of Ukraine. Here is the video link about this event: https://fb.watch/eYQ7fKLwqS/ .
Golf & Tennis Extravaganza Meeting
August 25 Program: Putting, Parrots, Pickleball , and Bob Oh My!
You can't miss this one!
What do putting, parrots, pickleball and Bob Hagan have in common? Buckle your seat belt because they will all be featured in our August 25th program! Think you can putt? Then put your skills to the test during the putting contest at our lunch program on 8/25. How are your tail pinning skills? Participate in our "Pin the Tail on the Parrot" activity. And think you can get the ball in Bob Hagan's mouth? Go for it on Thursday 8/25. Get on out of your seat at lunch and do what Roswell Rotary does best-support our community and have fun!
Awards for 2021-2022 Club Year
Roswell Rotary Earns Three Awards at 2021-2022 Final Lap Event
District 6900 & Zone 34
Roswell Rotary came away numerous awards including the membership and Governors award. And although there was not a "Club of the Year" award category this year, RR rocked the end of year celebration! This was icing on the cake after previously winning the Sheffield award at district.
Past President Moment - Frank Brown - 1980-81
The 44th Annual Aubrey Greenway Golf Tournament tees off in September. In 1980, the Roswell Rotary Club was about to host its 3rd Annual Golf Tournament. The tournament was started in 1978 by Frank Brown, Judge Maurice Hillard, and former Roswell Mayor Aubrey Greenway. Our club had 80 members and met in the Community Activity Building in the room where we now serve our plates. Frank actually served almost two terms when President Charles Harmon had to move during his tenure. Come hear more about what was happening at Rotary at the start of the 80’s.
After Hours Hosts Thirsty Thursday at Fetch Dog Park
Thursdays can be ruff. That's why you're invited to After Hours' Thirsty Thursday event! Join us this Thursday the 25th at 6:30 at Fetch Park Alpharetta for a fetching evening! Fetch Park is a dog park and bar combined. What more could you ask for?! Humans are free and pooches are $10. Details on the park can be found here: https://fetchpark.com/
After Hours Receives Financial Tips
8/16 Meeting Recap
Roswell Rotary's own Mike Agurkis was gracious enough to be the guest speaker at After Hours' Tuesday meeting. He provided tips on how and why to save, discussed different 401k options, and answered a TON of questions. It was definitely one of the most insightful and helpful meetings to date!
The next After Hours meeting is Tuesday, September 6 at 6:30 at The Artillery Room @ Gate City.
New Member Spotlight
New Member Steve Bragg Joins Roswell Rotary Club
Where he's From: Born at Crawford W Long Hospital on Peachtree Street in 1960; moved from East Point to Marietta in 1966.
Education: Graduated from Sprayberry High School in 1979 in the same class as Chris Archer. His father was a businessman with a commercial laundry and dry cleaning locations around Atlanta including one on Cobb Parkway next to T&E clothing which was owned by Eddie Smith. Attended the University of Georgia and Athens during the Herschel Walker and Dominique Wilkins years. Enjoyed two Sugar Bowls and the first national championship for the Bulldogs.
First jobs: As a sophomore he worked as a disc jockey at the campus radio station in Athens, WUOG. Also was an intern one summer in Washington DC for Representative Buddy Darden. Graduated with a BBA in Marketing in 1983.
Career: Worked in the family business for a few years and decided to try the radio business again except on the sale side, selling advertising. Started at small stations in Jasper and Ellijay in 1987 then took a job at the leading radio station in Savannah and was there from 1989 to 1993. While in Savannah he was active in the civic organization The Jaycees for several years. After a few Saint Patrick days and time on Tybee Island moved to Charlotte, NC and had a radio advertising job there for three years. Then moved to Raleigh, NC as a sales manager for radio stations there. In 2000, decided to come back to Atlanta to be near family and help senior parents.
Back to ATL: In Atlanta, he was a Senior Account Executive at WSB radio for three years. During that time he married Jennifer Sherwood who is a Norcross native and a dentist with a practice in Cumming, Georgia. Moved from WSB radio to Kicks 101.5 and Eagle 106.7 in 2003 and was there for 10 years. In 2013 moved to iHeart radio and has been there for 10 years.
Family: Jennifer and Steve have two sons that attend Greater Atlanta Christian school and are in 9th and 11th grade.
How he heard about RRC: Over the last 10 years Alan Christian has been telling Steve about all the great work and relationships he has had at Roswell Rotary. Because of that and Steve’s positive experiences with Jaycee’s in Savannah he decided to join Rotary this year.
He looks forward to being a part of the next chapter of Roswell Rotary growth and contribution to the community. And we know our club is eager to welcome him into the RRC family!
