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October 17, 2023

President Alex's Message


Fellow Rotarians-

What a great weekend for Roswell Rotary! Between the Youth Day Parade and Gary Garrett's Farm Day we sure had a lot of fun.

The next few weeks we have a lot on the agenda. We have our Corn Hole Tournament for Polio on October 24 as well as a decorating party at Bulloch Hall (10/30-31) as we gear up for our first Christkindl Market (11/24-12/24)- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!  We will also have the last Alive in Roswell for 2023 this Thursday (10/19) so let's end this year with a bang! We also need to remember to vote for our Scarecrow on Canton!

We also have our veterans initiatives in full swing! Please remember to bring items or money for the Adopt a Platoon this week through November 16. Our Veterans Appreciation Bus Tour is November 10th. We are still looking for Bus sponsors as well as servicemen (active, reserve, or retired veterans). And Gene and Lynne Lindsay are looking for volunteers for our Veterans Appreciation Invitational Basketball Tournament (Nov 18, 20, 21).

I look forward to seeing everyone this Thursday for chicken, fellowship, and our wonderful speaker as well as a red to blue badge ceremony!

- Alex

President, 2023-2024

District Governor Andre Marria to Visit Roswell Club


Let's give a warm welcome to our new 2023-23 District Governor Andre Marria when she visits our lunch meeting on October 19th!

President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro Atlanta, Kwame Johnson to Speak


Kwame’s passion led him to Washington DC where he served as the National Program Director for the Woodson Center focused on helping residents of low-income neighborhoods address the problems of their communities. Kwame also served as the Director of Corporate Relations for the national office of Communities In Schools, the nation’s largest dropout prevention organization. Kwame moved to Atlanta in 2015 to serve as the CEO of PowerMyLearning Atlanta focused on improving educational outcomes for students, where he increased the organization's revenue by 65% and program reach by 115% within three years.

Kwame has received national recognition for his work to include the Social Entrepreneur Program of the Year Award from the Manhattan Institute. Kwame received the Atlanta Business League Men of Influence Award. Kwame has received both the Atlanta Business Chronicle and the Georgia Trends 40 Under 40 Award. Kwame was recently named one of Atlanta’s Top 500 Most Powerful Leaders by the Atlanta Magazine and featured on WSB-TV Channel 2 as a Georgia Game Changer.

Last one of 2023
Alive in Roswell Oct. 19


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Last Chance to Volunteer at the Unity Garden!


Last chance! Roswell Rotary After Hours is on deck to volunteer one more for the year at the Unity Garden at the Chattahoochee Nature Center! The shift starts at 9 a.m. and go until Noon. All Rotarians are invited! 

Tonight: Rotary Means Business (after hours networking)
Multi-Club Business Networking continues: Iron Hill Brewing in Dunwoody at 6:00pm

For you, or someone on your staff, grow your business by doing business with Rotarians in an environment that supports “Service Above Self”


Bonus: This is also an opportunity for someone you are interested in recruiting to Roswell Rotary. 

     Tuesday, October 17 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. 

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     Tuesday, November 21  from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Location: Iron Hill Brewing - Perimeter/Dunwoody,  1224 Hammond Drive, Atlanta, GA

For more information, contact  Ken Carter 404-386-3214 ken.carter@floorcoveringsinternational.com or Hal Schlenger 770-335-0077 HSchlenger@GreatSouthBenefits.com

Your body is asking for this
Phy Therapist Dr Kim Richards speaks at "Walk with a Doc" this Saturday 9:00am

Physical therapist Dr Kim Richards of All Points of Health Physical Therapy will share techniques and tools for "Keeping Your Momentum Through the Holidays." 

Location:  Hyde Farm 726 Hyde Rd, Marietta, GA 30068
Land and original farm buildings owned by Cobb Co. Wonderful walk with numerous creek crossings and one hill (33.965238, -84.390805)
For more info, please connect with Betty Price and Hal Schlenger

Some of the walkers at Island Forge on Saturday, Sept 9
Next walks are this Saturday, October 21, and Saturday November 18. Meet at 9:00am

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Sat, Nov 18 at 9:00am: Your body is asking for this
Podiatrist Dr Richard Kaufman speaks on "From ice to surgery, treatment options for common foot pains" speaks at "Walk with a Doc"

Podiatrist Dr Richard Kaufman speaks about "From ice to surgery, treatment options for common foot pains." And a fan-favorite, what about foot massage?

Beautiful river views in E Cobb. 2 & 3 mi options, hilly w/ beautiful views of the river, dogs welcomed
5690 Lower Roswell Road. Marietta, GA 30068 
NOTE: The entrance is northeast of what mapping software shows for this address.  Nat'l Park parking fee, or annual or senior pass needed
http://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/hiking-the-gold-branch-trail-at-the-chattahoochee-river/
For more info, please connect with Betty Price and Hal Schlenger

Roaving Photographers
Roswell Rotary Paparazzi needed


When you attend a Roswell Rotary event, please share your pictures with Kathy Igou kligou@gmail.com or text 404-408-4188 or Becky Nelson bnelson@cchl.com or text 404-406-6121 We need an army of RRC members sending pictures to us to post! Remember, it didn't really happen if people don't see it! Let's show the world what Roswell rotarians are doing to make the world a better place!

Rotary Last Week


MEETINGS

October is Economic and Community Development Month

10/19 DG Visit
10/19 Kwame Johnson
10/26 Interact Kick Off Meeting
11/2 Foundation Month Presentation
11/9 Ukraine Update from Dale Dixon
11/16 Tim Huff - Veterans Day Speaker
11/23 no meeting
11/30 Monika Vintrlikova - Czech Republic Consulate

EVENTS

10/19 Alive In Roswell
10/21 Walk with a Doc- Dr. Kim Richards-Hyde Farm in Marietta
10/21 RR After Hours - Unity Garden Service Project
10/24 Second Annual World Polio Day Cornhole Tournament
10/30 Decorate Bulloch Hall for Christmas Market
11/1 Last Blood Drive of 2023
11/8 Hump Day at Lucia's Italian Restaurant
11/10 Veterans Day Trip to Ft. Moore (formerly Ft. Benning)

LEADERSHIP

President Alex Kaufman
President-Elect Nancy Alterman
Treasurer Leslie Bassett
Secretary Trummie Patrick, III
Public Image Becky Nelson
Membership Bob Clarkson

ROTARY CLUB OF
Roswell

Thursdays, 12:15 pm
Roswell Area Park
Bill Johnson Community Activity Building
10495 Woodstock Road
Roswell, GA 30075

ROTARY ONLINE

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https://rotary6900.org/
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BIRTHDAYS

10/17 Geoff Smith
10/17 James Byrd
10/18 Allen Dalton
10/19 Jack Stephens
10/23 Mindy Jones
10/23 Jeff McCoy
10/23 Queen Brown
10/24 Tim Maurer
10/26 Katie Anderson
10/30 Bryan Turner
11/4 Sid Disher
11/4 Michael Schoppenhorst
11/6 Karen Schwank
11/6 James Rouse
11/6 Ashton Dapp
11/7 Walt Burnotes
11/7 Dave Hallman
11/9 William Brown
11/10 Lee Hollingsworth

YEARS OF SERVICE

10/19 Kurt Hilbert (6)
7 years in Rotary
10/23 Steve Stroud (37)
10/28 Ryan Gehricke (2)
10/29 Harold Coleman (25)
11/5 Charles Cameron (36)
11/5 Bob Hagan (25)
30 years in Rotary
11/5 Tillie O'Neal-Kyles (2)
12 years in Rotary
11/5 Haniel Jones (2)
11/7 Mike Hampton (10)
11/7 Scott Moscow (10)
11/8 Robert Fezza (16)
11/11 Nancy Alterman (13)
11/14 Richard Spencer (30)