Vivian is the published author of I Am an American (The Poem) and Splintered (Brokenness in the Political Arena. Are We Sacrificing America for Political Gain? ) Vivian is a former Congressional District Chairman, where she oversaw 24 counties. Vivian has traveled the world, both as a daughter and as a wife of retired military veterans. She was recognized as one of Middle Georgia's Finest by the “I Think I Am foundation.” She served as chairman of the Georgia Black Republican Council and as a Director on the National Diversity Coalition for Trump. Vivian was a Surrogate and Grassroots Liaison on Trump Georgia's State-Wide Leadership Committee and is assisting farmers, across the county, on initiatives. She served as Middle Georgia Republican Women Charter President; as Georgia Federation of Republican Women Parliamentarian & Rules Chair; served on the National Federation of Republican Women Public Relations Committee, Protocol & Distinguished Guests Committee, and as the Diversity Committee Chair. Vivian served on the Georgia GOP State & Executive committees. She delivered the first motion from the floor as a Delegate/Surrogate at the 2012 RNC Convention, served as a Delegate/Surrogate at the 2016 RNC Convention, served as a Vice -chair at "United We Stand" (NFRW's SE Regional Conference), and was a panelist at Georgia Black Conservative Summits. Vivian is a results driven leader who has shown leadership on local, state, & national levels to include being Chairman of the Houston County Board of Elections and served on the Board of Directors of the Robins Region Chamber of Commerce. She served as the National Association of Professional Women local chapter President; Class of 2015 Leadership Robins Region graduate; Reserve Officers' Association League Department of Georgia State President, Central Georgia Technical College's Adult Ed Advisory Board; Board Chair for Museum of Aviation/Gordon College Georgia Youth Science & Technology Center; Steering Committee for the Houston County Joint Comprehensive Plan, and a Middle Georgia Regional Leadership Champion 2017 Graduate. Vivian has been presented with a Key to the City. As an educator, she served as principal, teacher, and athletic director. Through her business, she has provided tutoring, mentoring, and GED prep. She hosts the annual "It’s Time" Unity Conference, Power Women United luncheon, which honors women in different career fields and presents prestigious awards to outstanding women across the country. Vivian is a keynote speaker. She delivered her poem at the NFRW Convention in Indy, and presented at a workshop on Painting America’s Landscape. She sings the National Anthem for political and community events. Vivian is a minister along with her husband, the Reverend Colonel Dr. Henry Childs, USAF (ret.), who has his Doctorate in Business Administration with a focus on leadership and business reengineering. Vivian’s successes include having three highly achieved children and nine remarkable grandchildren. Her oldest daughter is a licensed minister and M.D. with a combined specialty, better known as Med-Peds. She has been a Medical Director for High Risk Programs and Hospital Systems. Her son is an attorney, political strategist, and has a Certificate of International Law. He is the Minority Business Development Agency’s National Director. Her youngest daughter is an Elementary/Middle School Principal. She has a Doctorate in Education, a Masters in Education, and an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership.

Build the July 4th Parade Float - SA White Oil 

Drake Stadium

Crabapple Middle School

10700 Crabapple Rd, Roswell, GA 30075

Join us for a great evening of fellowship and fireworks at the baseball fields in back of the old Crabapple Middle school. Bring the family and a beach chair and a picnic. We will have a cooler full of drinks. The city of Roswell is sure to have a great display of fireworks and live music coming from Roswell Area Park.  

The gates to Crabapple Middle school will open at 5 pm.  You can park there or park inside Roswell Area Park in back of the Pool area and walk into the baseball fields.  Go to the following Roswell Parks and Rec web site toward the bottom of the page, look for the drop down menu in red for "parking".  

https://www.roswellgov.com/government/departments/recreation-parks-historic-cultural-affairs/news-events/july-fourth-fireworks-extravaganza

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Hammonds House Museum

Unknown African American Civil War Soldiers will be honored this weekend.  One special event is the showing of the movie "Glory" on 7/9/21. Our club will sponsor the screening.

This is an event you won't want to miss! The Roswell Police Department’s “Cops N’ Cars” car show is coming up July 11th, from 11am-3pm, at Roswell City Hall. This FREE family event will feature hundreds of unique and exciting vehicles, local vendors, food trucks, and more, all while supporting a great cause. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED at Roswell City Hall from 9 am - 4 pm (or any portion thereof). Come enjoy the show and pitch in for RPD. For more information, contact Leslie Bassett at 678-595-8509 or leslie@pridgenbassett.com.

Please help us plan the number of tables and meals that will be needed for this meeting by indicating your intention of attending in person. Members are now charged in advance for meals, so registration costs nothing - you have already paid for your meal. There will, as always, be a charge of $25 for guests. Meals Exempt Rotarians need not register unless they are planning on participating in the meal service.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b49a5ac2aa46-mens

Roswell Rotary Rocks!

Roswell Rotary will be back in force with our tent, drinks, and food in front of the Hagen Center at the corner of Norcross and Canton St. starting at 5:00 PM. Come join us for fun and fellowship with other Rotarians as we recruit new members who want to join in the fun.  Contact Mickey Deaton for details!

Flash Mob!

Come join us on Canton St. for the flash mob as we dance to Celebration by Cool and the Gang and truly celebrate the return of Alive in Roswell. We will be dancing in the streets in front of Little Alley steak house at 5:45 Pm. Contact Nancy Alterman for details!

Rotarians and their spouses/partners/guests are invited to come fellowship at La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant in Americus at 6 pm until...come for a beverage and chips/dip or plan to stay for supper. Either way, we would love to see you!

Please help us plan the number of tables and meals that will be needed for this meeting by indicating your intention of attending in person. Members are now charged in advance for meals, so registration costs nothing - you have already paid for your meal. There will, as always, be a charge of $25 for guests. Meals Exempt Rotarians need not register unless they are planning on participating in the meal service.

Rotary Means Business Fellowship and the RCD Attorney/CPA happy hour is next Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 5:30pm-7pm.  Please join us at the Ravinia Crowne Plaza at I-285 and Ashford Dunwoody, Restaurant-bar called Parkwoods, https://www.cpravinia.com/We are combining with a couple of groups to help grow the fellowship as well as introduce Rotary to more people.

Impact Hall, Global Mall

Lunch will be served

Please RSVP

Please bring your membership dues

Pay only $725/year  (save $95 if you are paying before July 31st) 

or

Pay $205/quarter   

First Responders are critical to our quality of life here in Buckhead and they often are not recognized or appreciated enough for the work they do to keep us all safe.  Please join us in celebrating our Buckhead Fire Fighters with a cookout and some fellowship.   We will need about 10 volunteers to set up, serve food and break down the event.  If you would like to join as a social butterfly rather than a worker bee you can do that too!  Please RSVP to calvin@livablebuckhead.org.  The festivities will be held at Fire Station 21 -  3201 Roswell Road.  Limited parking is around the back of the station

First Responders are critical to our quality of life here in Buckhead and they often are not recognized or appreciated enough for the work they do to keep us all safe.

Please join us in celebrating our Buckhead Police Officers with a cookout and some fellowship. We will need about 10 volunteers to set up, serve food and break down the event.

If you would like to join as a social butterfly rather than a worker bee you can do that too! Please RSVP to calvin@livablebuckhead.org. The festivities will be held at Zone 2 located at 3120 Maple Drive . Parking is around the back of the station

Please help us plan the number of tables and meals that will be needed for this meeting by indicating your intention of attending in person. Members are now charged in advance for meals, so registration costs nothing - you have already paid for your meal. There will, as always, be a charge of $25 for guests. Meals Exempt Rotarians need not register unless they are planning on participating in the meal service.