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  • Vegetable Grow Bags 2x Year at Club's MonthlyFree Fresh Produce Markets

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  • 5/22 : Marrias in India—Administered Polio Vaccine
  • 5/29 : Members’ Talk / Foundation Update
  • 6/5 : Rotary Cub of Thomasville Annual Award Honorees
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October 17, 2023


Meetings

October is Economic and Community Development Month

10/19 Kwame Johnson
10/19 DG Visit
10/26 Interact Kick Off Meeting
11/2 Foundation Month Presentation

Events

10/19 Alive In Roswell
10/21 RR After Hours - Unity Garden Service Project
10/21 Walk with a Doc- Dr. Kim Richards-Hyde Farm in Marietta
10/24 Second Annual World Polio Day Cornhole Tournament

LEADERSHIP

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

PAST DISTRICT GOVERNORS

Cheryl Greenway 2012-13
Bob Hagan 2015-16

ROTARY CLUB OF
Roswell

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

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Our Rotary Family
BIRTHDAYS

10/1 Ralph Rowland, Jr.
10/2 Cheryl Greenway
10/2 Sandy Buhler
10/4 Ronald Cowan
10/4 Lucy Hall
10/7 Lynne Lindsay
10/10 Jeffrey Meyers
10/11 Charlie Brown
10/12 SaraBeth Huntley
10/12 Jeff McCoy
10/15 Tori Nielsen
10/16 David Wash
10/16 Natalie Cook
10/17 Jim Byrd
10/18 A.D. Dalton
10/19 Jack Stephens
10/23 Mindy Jones
10/23 Queen Brown
10/26 Katie Anderson
10/30 William Brooks

YEARS OF SERVICE

10/1 Lafayette McKinney, III (22)
29 years in Rotary
10/4 Shields Blankenship, III (1)
7 years in Rotary
10/6 Chuck Savage (7)
15 years in Rotary
10/7 Jim Coyle, Jr. (14)
10/7 Matthew Millard (14)
10/9 Bill Kolbrener (0)
10/9 Aaron Farrant (0)
10/9 Shannon Harrison (0)
10/10 Mike McRay (21)
10/11 Darrell Bartlett (4)
10/11 William Lindsey (4)
10/11 Ted Lescher, Jr. (4)
10 years in Rotary
10/12 Tom Rowsey (17)
19 years in Rotary
10/13 Jennifer Briggs (12)
10/16 Lou Tabickman (15)
10/18 Taylor Schmidt (0)
10/18 William McFarlin (0)
10/18 John Gordon (0)
10/18 William Brown, Esq. (0)
10/19 Kurt Hilbert (6)
6 years in Rotary
10/23 Steve Stroud (37)
10/28 Ryan Gehricke (2)
10/29 Hal Coleman (25)

FAMILY OF ROTARY

Our membership cares deeply about the needs and concerns of our members. We don’t want to miss an opportunity to reach out in friendship when such concerns arise. The chairperson of this committee is Lynne Lindsey and all news should be directed to her at lynnehlindsay@outlook.com

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 Johnson was named the “Most Admired CEO” by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Kwame serves as the President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro Atlanta overseeing the largest and most effective youth mentoring agency in the state of Georgia. Kwame has drastically transformed the organization’s operations, programs, and fundraising increasing overall revenue by 80%. Kwame is also the award-winning author of The Hope Inside: Harnessing the Power of Mentorship in Life and Career. Kwame is a highly sought after public speaker and consultant in the areas of fundraising, leadership development, strategy, marketing, and program innovation. Kwame found his passion while incarcerated during his senior year of high school. During this challenging time, he decided to change his life and made history by becoming the first youth to ever take his SATs in jail. Kwame was accepted into Hampton University and decided to leave college at the age of 19 to become a social entrepreneur and has dedicated his life to service.  Kwame is a graduate of Leadership Atlanta and holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Maryland and an Executive Education Certificate in Nonprofit Strategy from Harvard University.
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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!

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