Message from President Trummie Lee
Dear Rotarians, This week, I invite you to reflect on the idea of heroes — not just those in history books or Hollywood scripts, but the everyday heroes who walk among us. Heroes don’t always wear uniforms or capes. Sometimes they wear Rotary pins. They show up early to volunteer, mentor students, raise their hands when others sit back, and give generously of their time, talents, and treasure. They stand for service above self — and in doing so, they inspire the rest of us. We’ve seen this heroism in our own club: - In members who coordinate service projects that touch lives.
- In those who lead with compassion and quiet strength.
- In those who honor the legacy of past leaders while building for a better future.
Let’s also remember and honor our community’s heroes — first responders, teachers, nurses, public servants, and volunteers — many of whom we will recognize later this year through our “Honoring Our Heroes” initiative. Their work deserves not just our applause, but our partnership. I challenge each of you this week to be someone’s hero. It might be as simple as listening, encouraging, or stepping up when no one else will. Because when we live with purpose, serve with heart, and act with courage — we all have the power to be heroes. Sic Vos Non Vobis, Trummie Lee Patrick III
75th President, Roswell Rotary Club Leadership in Action: Rotary Welcomes Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr Rotary is honored to welcome Chris Carr, who has served as Georgia’s Attorney General since 2016. His tenure reflects a steady commitment to protecting the state’s citizens through initiatives such as the Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit, rescuing over 200 children, and the statewide Gang Prosecution Unit securing more than 100 convictions across the state. Carr has helped shape policies that aim to address organized crime, opioid addiction, and retail theft, tackling some of our most challenging problems. His Statewide Opioid Task Force has been cited as a national model securing more than one billion dollars for our state and local governments to expand access to critical treatment, prevention, and recovery services. In 2024, he established the Organized Retail Crime Unit to investigate and prosecute large-scale theft rings. His work often draws collaboration from public, private, and nonprofit sectors across Georgia. [read more] Heroes Among Us
July Hero- Jarrad Turner Sr. Roswell Rotary is pleased to honor Jarrad Turner, Sr. as a hero who has not only served his country, but has also served other veterans in such a meaningful way. Jarrad served in the Army for ten years, and was deployed twice to Iraq. He was medically retired due to injuries sustained on his deployment and now applies his military and nonprofit leadership experience as the Chief Executive Officer of Veterans Technology Solutions (VTS) USA. VTS is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Under his guidance, VTS focuses on driving innovation in data storage, cybersecurity, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions tailored to healthcare and government sectors. Leveraging his background, Jarrad is committed to advancing technology that addresses veterans' unique challenges, including improving healthcare outcomes for those diagnosed with TBI. His leadership is transforming VTS into a premier provider of data center infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions for enterprises, educational institutions, and public sector organizations. [read more] 2025-26 Board Member Spotlight
Michael Agurkis-Treasurer
Returning to the Rotary Board for round two of service during his 10-year Rotary journey, Michael is a proud Atlanta native and UGA grad. His two decades at Commonwealth Financial Planners have been spent helping families plan their financial futures, right here on Canton Street. When he’s not zipping around in a golf cart at the Rotary Golf Tournament, you’ll find him in his woodshop, relaxing at the lake, or enjoying time with his wife, Sarah, two daughters and their loyal Labrador. Fun fact: While at UGA, Michael traded Athens for Brisbane, Australia for six months, learning to drive a stick shift left-handed, mastering awesome Aussie slang, while pretending vegemite tastes good. 1st Project of New Rotary Year
Packing Backpacks at Rotary Meeting Thursday July
1st Service Project for the new RRC Year: The HHH Backpack Stuffing is this WEEK! Please plan on staying for about 30 minutes after the meeting to help stuff the 40 backpacks for the middle school students at Crabapple Middle School in need. Starting the school year with all the required supplies is a great confidence boost for each student… Thank you, Roswell Rotary Members & Guests, for your support by buying the supplies, stuffing the supplies and leaving a love note inside too. Middle School is one of the hardest stages of life (as we all can attest). Huskies Helping Huskies is a 501(c)3 dedicated to helping those in need affiliated with Crabapple Middle School… yes, this does mean students, but we have also helped staff and families to introduce resources, professionals, and services. Anything that we see can provide better attendance and attention for the middle school student(s). Roswell Rotary Club members Rabbi Alex Shuval-Weiner & Priya Crumpton have been working with HHH Directors Kristi Glickman & Tamika Bond to set this fast-paced, high impact service project. See you there! Golf-Tennis-Pickleball
Hagan Cup Expands 2025
Tennis & Pickleball Focus
Seeing a need for a community fundraiser, Roswell Rotarians Frank Brown, Judge Maurice Hilliard and former Mayor of Roswell Aubrey Greenway began a golf tournament in 1978. In 2013, the Hagan Cup Classic tennis tournament was added to the fundraiser. It was named after Bob Hagan, in honor of his service to the community and his deep commitment to Rotary's motto of Service Above Self. Today, the tennis and golf tournaments continue to support the charities in North Fulton communities and generate over $300,000 a year. The tournament attracts large and small business sponsors as well as individuals in North Fulton looking to make a difference in the areas in which they live and do business. New for 2025, the Hagan Cup Classic is adding Pickleball with the introduction of the Trummie Lee Patrick Sr. Pickleball Tournament in memory of our beloved club past president. We are excited to add this popular and fun racket sport to the Hagan Cup Classic! Tennis Pickleball Wed. Aug. 6 at Brookfield CC 6:30pm
Free Tennis Clinic
This is a fun fellowship time and warmup for the Hagan Cup Classic which will be held Sept. 8 at Country Club of Roswell. NOTE: The clinic on Aug. 6 will be held at Brookfield CC. So don't get it mixed up! Clinic at Brookfield & Tournament at Country Club of Roswell. Add To Calendar For More info contact Lee Lee@leehollinsworth.com Beverage Committee Ask for Tournament
Need Your Coolers and Your Beverage Contacts
Cheers to a Great Cause: Help Stock the Golf Tournament Coolers! The Beverage Committee is calling on all Rotary members to raise a toast—to fundraising! Our annual golf tournament is fast approaching, and we’re in need of beer donations and 32 coolers to keep drinks ice-cold and camaraderie flowing. Whether you have connections in the beverage industry or simply want to support this meaningful event, your contribution will help make the tournament a refreshing success. Every cooler counts, and every donated drink makes a difference. To lend a hand, contact William Lindsey wlindsey@cpalgm.com or Kevin Jordan kevin.jordan@leapfrogservices.com. Let’s tee up generosity—together! The Cooler Ask: Lend us your cooler for the day? The Donated Beverage Ask: Contacts for beer donations? Personal donation? Beverage Sponsor Opportunity? Fundraising Beyond Rotary
In 2024, Joe Mazzeo led the Roswell Rotary Golf & Tennis Tournament. Joe was especially successful with bringing the greater community outside of Rotary into his fundraising efforts. "We all have our own network, our peeps-you know, the work, social, family, and friends. And these are all potential members, sponsors, players for our tournament. And if somebody doesn't live nearby or can't physically attend, I just want to give them the opportunity to be included." He continued, "My goal is to make it simple for my circle to participate with me in the Tournament. We are raising money for grants to so many local charities who desperately depend on our contributions. Working with this tournament has enhanced my life profoundly and I want my friends and associates to have a chance to share in the experience with me." Below are Joe's Best Practices for including non-Rotarians in your fundraising asks: Make It Simple There are three ways to participate- - Play Tennis, Pickleball, or Golf on Sept.8
- Volunteer on Sept. 8
- Sponsorship or Individual Donation
Make It Easy - Birdease Link Just Click
- Joe sends one email with the details and the ask
Make It Meaningful (Because it is!) - Goal $300K. Imagine how much good our charities can do with those funds.
- Local charities- Improving our community
- One contribution benefits 27+ charities
- Touching so many lives-youth, seniors, single parents, victims of human trafficking, etc.
- Being part of something larger than yourself
- Tell your own story
Here are some of the resources Joe uses. Use them, make them your own, share them. Give the people you care about the opportunity to feel the joy and pride and belonging that you feel as you work with the Tournament. It's a chance to spread that great feeling of Service Above Self! Sample Template to personalize and use with your own network: https://roswellrotary.club/resource/1452 Video to share What is Rotary 4.4 min: https://youtu.be/ppaFHpiOELA 1. Why Rotary 1 min https://youtu.be/pTrjPZmUiKE 2. The Charities Speak 2.25 min https://youtu.be/sAO0V-pCvHw 3. The Tournament 22 sec. https://youtu.be/HXkWwb7xrzc 4. Thank you from Our Charities35 sec. https://youtu.be/lk5EP0y6J8k
We Need Your Dark Spirits
Bourbon and Red Wine Collection for Tournament Wine Pull
You spoke and we listened. For the tournament wine pull, our guests aren't looking for Rose, or Chardonnay, or Vodka. They want the big two...Bourbon/Whiskey and Red Wine. So let's deliver! Katie Anderson will be collecting your donated bottles each week. Or you can drop donations off at her office E Home Loan Advisors 595 W Crossville Road Roswell, GA 30075 -especially if you are donating wines that need to be kept cool. This is a super popular feature of the tournament and a great money maker! Guidelines - Bourbon/Whiskey bottles should be $40 value and up. Red wine donations should be $30 value and up. Thanks for making this event a success. Contact Katie Anderson ktucker @ehla.com if you have questions. Volunteers Make the Tournament Run
Past President Nancy Alterman is the Committee Chair for 2025 G&T Tournament Volunteers. As this Energizer Bunny will tell you, nothing is more rewarding than volunteering for the G&T Tournament! You will meet people, have fun socializing with the players, sponsors, and your fellow Rotarians, and you will also build relationships on a deeper and entirely different level! You might be the person who saves the day by running to buy more beer when we get low. Or the volunteer carrying bags of ice to coolers to make sure everyone is hydrated on the course. You could be part of the team hanging up banners and prepping for the event. Or one of the very important take down team who sticks to it and helps to put everything away for next year even though you are worn out and exhausted from a full day. There is something for everyone, so please look over this sign up genius and volunteer for a slot (or more). Click here for Sign Up Genius QR code to volunteer 
No limit! For questions, reach out to Nancy Alternan nancyhalterman8@gmail.com Technology Assistance at Rotary
We heard you and we are going to be hands on in the meetings to assist you with your Rotary tech questions. Are you clueless about QR codes? Not sure how to use Sign Up Genius to volunteer? Want to learn how YOU can help Roswell Rotary expand our message just by liking, following, and sharing on social media? Want to sign up for Club texts? Wish you had the Rotary Club contacts in your phone? We heard you and we are going to be hands on in the meetings to assist you. RRC Past President & Tournament Volunteer Chair Nancy Alterman will be ready with her laptop to sign you up to Volunteer for the tournament. The Public Image team will be available to answer your questions and get you set up. Just look for the signs on the table and come see us! It's also a great way to get to konw your 2025-26 Public Image team! Let's get everyone in the club plugged in. July 31 6pm
Join Youth Services Committee at Variant
Join the most fun committee in Roswell Rotary—Youth Services! We’re meeting at Variant Brewing on July 31 at 6 PM. Come sip, chat, and share your awesome ideas as we plan big things for our youth. Bring your energy, questions, and good vibes. Let’s make it happen! Interact-Those interested in talking about Interact 2025-26, please stay a bit longer after the meeting on Thursday to better understand several new opportunities that are available. What's Your Number?
Growing Roswell Rotary
"What Gets Measured, Gets Done"
-Peter Drucker In President Trummie Lee's remarks last week to the club and again in his president's message this week, he asked our club to focus on inviting friends and neighbors and co-workers to come join us at Roswell Rotary and share in the joy and service generated by this club. The more engaged members we have, the more projects we can take on and the more we can serve our community. And he has placed a stretch goal in front of us of 50 new members. How can we each make sure that we are part of reaching this goal? Let's make a new member pledge. Remember the pledge cards you signed in church? Let's each make a pledge to bring in a new member this year. Some may want to pledge more. But if we all make this our goal and stay accountable, we will naturally be bringing more guests with us and mentioning Roswell Rotary more in our personal interactions. Membership Chair Courtney Lott will be speaking to the Club on Thursday about this new membership pledge initiative. Let Courtney know your number! courtney.lott@kw.com We will have pledge cards and an electronic method to register your pledge next week, but if you know it now tell Courtney! You can use index card on your table and hand your number to Courtney today! Roswell PD Officer Jeremy Labonte Memorial 5K Run/Walk
Roswell Rotarians are invited to register for this walk. We would love to have a big group wearing their Rotary t-shirts (we have extras if you don't have one) to show support for Roswell PD and the Labonte family . Entry fee is $25 until July 22. Proceeds go to Tunnel to Towers Foundation to pay toward his widow's mortgage. More details to follow about where to meet, etc .Register HERE Any questions, pls contact Lyn Lindsay lynnehlindsay@outlook.com Red Cross & WellStar
Blood Drive August 20
Upcoming Roswell Rotary Events
Save the Date: Find Your Spot and Help Us to Unite for GOOD
Packing Backpacks at meeting Thursday, July 24
Add To Calendar Tennis Clinic Wednesday, August 6 6:30pm - 8pm
Brookfield CC 100 Willow Run Roswell GA 30075
Add To Calendar Blood Drive for Red Cross/Wellstar Wednesday, August 20 8am - 2pm
Add To Calendar Alive in Roswell Thursday, August 21 5pm - 8pm
Add To Calendar 5K Memorial Walk for RPD Officer Labonte Saturday, August 23 8am Riverside Park
Add To Calendar Golf & Tennis Tournament Monday, Sept. 8 Country Club of Roswell
Add To Calendar Farm Day with First Responders
Sunday, Oct. 12 Gary Garrett Farm
Add To Calendar Last Week at Roswell Rotary
|
