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

Add To Calendar
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.
{{subscribe: 7225}}
Tuesday, November 21 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Add To Calendar
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
Add To Calendar
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
