Projects


Roswell

"Attack of the Meth Gator" Preview Showing

Great time was had as we joined together to celebrate our own member, Bruce Peoples who was featured as Sherriff Williams in the movie "Attack of the Meth Gator".  Gate City Brewery generously allowed the use of the backyard screen for the viewing by Rotarians and the Public.  Pat Rains of Gate City helped promote Roswell Rotary's involvement in the International Polio Project by including the Polio Foundation QR code, allowing any participants to help with the cause.    

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1st Annual Fishing Derby

In collaboration with the City of Roswell Rec Department we were able to successful host our first Annual Fishing Derby.  The whole event was spearheaded by Becky Nelson.  The project entailed using a pond at the Roswell Rec Center for the fishermen.  Roswell Rec Employee Craig Fuller was able to secure the bamboo fishing rods by harvesting them from the pond.  Jim Savage and Rich Austin prepared the poles so that the young fishermen could use them.  Each student was provided a rod, fishing line and bait to get started.  Any student that didn't have an adult with them were paired with a Roswell Rotarian.  The Interact students canvassed the fishing field awarding tickets to participants.  Each participant was given a tackle box that they could fill with awards from a table featuring stickers, fishing gear, etc.  Nourishment was included for the participants.  New Member, Priya Crumpton coordinated the sign up and pairing participants with guidance.  Many of the participants caught fish, turtles and were rewarded accordingly.  Kathy Igou headed up the public image committee.  Jim Savage was lead on the actual fishing and educating the participants on preparing their gear.

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Cairo

4H/FFA Steer and Heifer Show Banquet

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North Cobb

Acworth Police Delivery cooler

We provided the Police department a cooler for drinks during the hot summer months

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Roswell

Alive In Roswell is Alive & Well

The excitement persists at the Alive in Roswell Street Festival, with Rotarians and guests converging at the Roswell Rotary Tent on Canton Street. Al Greensmith takes on the role of Grill Master, skillfully preparing a robust spread of hotdogs and hamburgers. Refreshments are available for sharing among members and guests. The event emphasizes the camaraderie among Rotarians as they gather to unwind, savor the moment, and foster closer relationships.

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Cairo

Annual Father Daughter Dance

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North Cobb

ASCEND DINNER

Some of our members who are involved with KSU CARES and ASCEND attended a dinner to provide support to these students and the KSU CARES team. Attendees included the students, Faculty members of the university, mentors to the students and alumni of the program

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North Cobb

ASCEND hostel move

Club members helped the KSU CARES team to help new ASCEND students move into the newly acquired hostel for  them

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Lake Spivey / Clayton County
Book Bag Rally w/ Community

Back to School Rally

This event was a Back to School Rally for Clayton County families to only receive free book bags with school supplies, attend family fun day and to connect with other community resources. Our Club, Lake Spivey Rotary partnered with Bread Basket Ministries and Trinity Community Church for this successful event for the second year. Our Club provided 504 book bags that includes a flyer about Rotary. The book bags were stuffed with school supplies from other community partners. The day of the event, our Club provided additional volunteers to assist with the event and we had a table where we were able to promote Rotary and the great things we do. We had XXX volunteers provide XX hours for the entire event including preparation and actual day of the event. XX families attended the wonderful event and 504 book bags with school supplies were provided to our community. 

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Cairo

Bass Fishing Tournament

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Bainbridge

BSA Troops Sponsorship

The oldest continuous project of the Rotary Club of Bainbridge is the sponsorship of Boy Scout Troop 502.   With the changes in scouting, the club now sponsors BSA Troop 502 (boys) and BSA Troop 540 (girls).   The club owns and maintains the Scout House as well as pays for utilities and taxes.  Rotarians serve as advisors and contacts for the troops.

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Bainbridge

Celebrate Community Cleanup

In recognition of Celebrate Community Week, the Rotary Club of Bainbridge initiated a meeting of the local Presidents of Kiwanis, Lions, and Rotary.   The leaders identified a collaborative project in which members of the three clubs would work together in a cleanup effort along Hatcher Road.   Members from the clubs met and cleaned the area directly across from the holiday display Lights along the Flint .

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Meriwether County (Warm Springs)

Celebrating Christmas as a Family of Rotary

On Friday, December 8, the Rotary Club of Meriwether County celebrated with friends and family at the end of the year with a Christmas Party at Pebble Brook Golf Club.

Christmas is a particular time to celebrate and fellowship with friends and family. The Christmas party is an essential milestone in Meriwether Co Rotary Club's calendar because it allows one to relax, unwind, and create a new shared memory.

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Griffin

College Football Fundraiser

Members of the Rotary Club of Griffin were asked to sign up for their favorite college football team either individually or as a team of two. All teams chosen by Rotarians was followed and recorded regardless of conference, wins, or losses. The challenge was based only on the total number of points your team scores in each game during the season. An individual player will pay $1 for each point scored by your team during the season. That amount will be $1.20 for a team of two Rotarians. There is a cap of $400 per individual or $200 for each partner in a team of two. Every two weeks an update was given of college footballs teams with the most points scored and Rotarians.

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Meriwether County (Warm Springs)

College Students Build for Habitat for Humanity

On March 10th, a team of St Mary's College students traveled to Meriwether County for the annual college challenge builds for Habitat for Humanity.

The Rotary Club of Meriwether Co. provided dinner with 14 homemade pizzas, fresh garden salads, brownies with whipped cream, and homemade poundcake with strawberries.

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Roswell

Comedy for a Cause

The Roswell Rotary "Comedy for a Cause" event is an entertaining fundraiser aimed at supporting the local nonprofit Giving Grace. This lively event takes place at Rock 'N' Taco, a popular venue in Roswell known for its vibrant atmosphere. The evening features a lineup of comedians, bringing laughter and joy to attendees while raising funds for a meaningful cause. Guests can enjoy delicious food and drinks from Rock 'N' Taco while being entertained by talented performers. The event not only offers a fun night out but also serves as an opportunity for the community to come together and support those in need. All proceeds from the event go to Giving Grace, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing assistance to individuals and families facing homelessness and other hardships in the community. The funds raised help support the various programs and services offered by Giving Grace, making a positive impact on the lives of those they serve. Overall, "Comedy for a Cause" is a memorable evening of laughter, community spirit, and giving back, all set against the backdrop of Roswell's vibrant local scene.

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Roswell

Cops & Cars

Spend a delightful afternoon at the annual Cops 'N Cars Show at Roswell City Hall. This event boasts a day brimming with dazzling vehicles and law enforcement entertainment. The Roswell Rotary participates to showcase the advantages of their numerous local service projects to the community. By providing leis, beach buckets, and balls to the children, we successfully engaged adults with the aim of expanding our membership.

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Meriwether County (Warm Springs)

Cotton Fair Fundraising Event

The Cotton Fair, a cherished event in our community, is the Rotary Club of Meriwether County's primary fundraiser, occurring twice a year on the first weekends of May and October. On October 5, 2024, we were honored to have Rotary District 6900 Governor Gordon Owens join us at the fair. Governor Owens, along with the dedicated Meriwether Co Rotarians, worked tirelessly to prepare the hotdogs, ensuring each one was dressed with all the fixings that make them so delicious. He was also an aficionado when it came to making candy apples.  

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Cairo

Dictionary Project

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Marietta

Disaster relief for Asheville Community

Collected relief items and donations for the Asheville community to be distributed by a club member's daughter who is a resident and business owner in Asheville.

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Meriwether County (Warm Springs)

DORCUS Food Ministry Partnership

On Tuesday, August 29, the Meriwether County Rotary Club donated $900 to the DORCAS Food Ministry at the First Baptist Church of Warm Springs.

To raise money for the DORCAS Food Ministry program, the Rotary Club members purchase a ticket for one dollar to win a prize. The money collected from the ticket donation is given to the DORCAS Ministry fund for the food bank.

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Meriwether County (Warm Springs)

Dropping Coins for Alzheimer's Disease

The Meriwether County Rotary Club members continue to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer's by dropping their pocket change in the CART Fund buckets at their weekly meeting.

The CART Fund was developed to conduct a fundraising project without interfering with other Rotary Club projects. To do this, Rotarians are asked to voluntarily empty their pockets of change or donate whatever amount they want when attending their weekly meetings. This donation

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Camilla

Emergency To Go Bags for Foster Children

To purchase a bag and essential products to put together a "To Go" kit for the Department of Family and Children Services to have available for children taken out of homes and placed into foster care. We have heard of children not having any essential products when they are removed. This also provides the foster parents with essential products when they receive the children.

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Americus

Family of Rotary Under the Lights Event

Rotary Club of Americus hosted a tailgate at GSW's soccer season kick-off event "Under the Lights" on campus. Rotarians and their families were invited to participate and the club provided hot dogs, chips, etc. They also provided balloons and bubbles for the kids. An amazing fireworks show followed the match which ended in a 6-0 blowout by the GSW men's soccer team!

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Sandy Springs

Firehouse Dinners 2024

Club members provided drinks, setups, salad & dessert along with donated entrees members brought in from four local restaurants.  About 150 fire & police in Sandy Springs were served over three nights.  This is an event we have done almost every year since 2006.

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North Cobb

First Peace Pole

NCRC installed its first Peace Pole at the Men's Extension.  On the same evening, we offered a "football tailgate" type supper that the men thoroughly enjoyed!  Installing this Peace Pole was significant at this location, because the Men's Extension offers avenues to peace through health, housing, employment, and dignity.

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North Cobb

Forever Fed

We volunteer with Forever Fed to distribute food to families facing food insecurity

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Roswell

Free Medical Equipment for those in Need

Roswell Rotary has joined forces with Stone Mountain Rotarian, Chris Brand and his nonprofit Fodac Medical Equipment and American Legion Post 201 in Alpharetta.  Roswell Rotarian, Jonathan Crooks, with the intent of making medical equipment more available to residents of North Fulton, contacted American Legion Post 201 in Alpharetta with the idea of placing a Medical Pod on their property.  This will allow an ongoing opportunity to collect, repair and redistribute medical equipment to the North Fulton community at large and veterans specifically free of charge.

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Bainbridge

Friends of the Trail

The Bainbridge River Trail is a six mile trail along the Flint River.   The Rotary Club of Bainbridge is partnering with the City of Bainbridge to perform periodic litter pickup efforts including along the trail, boardwalk, campground, disc golf course, and Boat Basin.

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North Cobb

Furnish with love

Furnish with Love is an organization that provides families with furniture for new homes. These are normally women fleeing domestic violence or facing human trafficking or survived trafficking. Our volunteer helped to build shelves for the organization

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Bainbridge

Georgia Laws of Life

The Rotary Club of Bainbridge partners with Bainbridge High School in the Georgia Laws of Life Essay Contest.   All members of the BHS English Department are involved in the effort, and Department Chair serves as Contest Chair.  In addition to the club being a contest sponsor, individual club members and local businesses are state sponsors.    Grade level winners are invited to a club meeting, are recognized for their accomplishments, and read their essays to the club members.

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Lake Spivey / Clayton County
Golf 2 Aid Community

Golf 2 Aid Community

The Annual Golf Tournament assists with funds for various projects.  Golfers who follow us year after year, enjoy the opportunity to assist us with their funds while enjoying a fun day of golf and food.  This year we were honored to have DG Gordon say he too had fun on this beautiful golf course and with some truly great golfers and Rotarians!

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Meriwether County (Warm Springs)

Grand celebration to commemorate the centennial of Franklin D. Roosevelt's first visit to Warm Springs

The Grand Celebration

On Thursday, October 3rd, the Town of Warm Springs prepared for a grand celebration to commemorate the centennial of Franklin D. Roosevelt's first visit to the town. The three-day event schedule began at 6:00 P.M. with a ceremony at the Warm Springs Welcome Center at 1 Broad Street. This ceremony marked the 100th anniversary of Franklin D. Roosevelt's arrival in Warm Springs.

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Roswell

Groveway Community Group Clothing Drive

Groveway Community Group in their quest to serve the needs for clothing in the Roswell Community organized a clothing drive.  Realizing the need for transporting the clothing items from the storage facility to Waller Park for the event they contacted Nancy Alterman to fill the need.  Roswell Rotary immediately collected a team of members to help in the transportation of the clothing from storage to Waller Park. Due to Hurricane Helene, the logistics had been compromised.  The Roswell Rotary Team swooped in at 7:30am and transported all items to the event location.  The Team, seeing the need, set up the room and prepared the clothing for proper display.  Groveway Community Group was able to have the clothing drive as planned to the benefit of those in need in the community.

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Bainbridge

GRSP Student Sponsorship

The Rotary Club of Bainbridge jointly sponsors with the Rotary Clubs of Pelham and Camilla a GRSP international student.   A Rotarian family serves as the local host, and the club provides funding for the student to attend college in Georgia.   This year's student is Max Raitt from Scotland, and he is attending ABAC in Tifton.

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Meriwether County (Warm Springs)

Heroes at Work

On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, the Rotary Club of Meriwether County hosted a ice cream social for the “Heroes at Work” at Warm Springs Medical Center and Nursing Home.

The Club provided the healthcare Heroes with a variety of ice cream sandwiches, ice pops, nutty buddies, and much more.

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Griffin

Honoring Our Veterans

The Rotary Club of Griffin Veteran's Committee plans a program during the week of Veteran's Day, November 11, to honor Rotarians who have served or serving in the military. Chair Rita Cavanaugh and her committee pick a theme each year. The theme for this year was "The Flags of the United States of America." Rotarian Dr. Phillip Smith, a Vietnam veteran who passed away on June 30, 2023, was also honored. The program consisted of readings about the "Meaning of the Pledge to the Flag", "Meaning of the Colors of the Flag", "I am the Flag of the United States of America", "How Old Glory Got Her Name", "The American Flag", "Birth of the 50 Star Flag" and "Freedom Bridge." The members of Boy Scouts of America Troop 2 posted the American Flag, flags of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard. Dr. Smith was award the Silver Star, the third highest military combat decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces, for "gallantry in action in connection with military operations involving conflict with and armed hostile force" in 1971. In addition to Dr. Smith being honored, all veterans who are members of the Rotary Club of Griffin and Rotary Club of Griffin Daybreak were recognized as well as which branch of the military they serve in.

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Roswell

HONORING THOSE THAT SERVED

A DAY TO REMEMBER THOSE THAT SERVED

The Mission:  To honor those that gave the ultimate sacrifice for the good of the country and the American citizens.  Thousands of people from Roswell and the surrounding areas join in that honoring those men and women who bravely fought so that we can enjoy the freedom that they fought for.  This event is held at Roswell City Hall.

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Henry County

Hurricane Helene Relief for North Carolina

The Henry County Rotary Club participated in a joint effort with McDonough businesses to provide a truckload of needed supplies to the area in North Caroline that was most devastated by hurricane Helene.

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Roswell

Huskies helping Huskies

Putting compassion into action to help students thrive. In this aspect of Huskies Helping Huskies the primary focus is to assist students, families in urgent need with school supplies.  We are partnered with Crabapple Middle School to fulfil the basic needs of students.  With the collaboration of Temple Beth Tikvah we were able to secure backpacks that included all of the school supplies suggested by the school administration for these students.

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Roswell

Junior District Attorney & At-Risk Kids

The primary aim of this program is to provide at-risk middle school students with an opportunity to learn about the basic workings of the criminal justice system.

The program transports the students by bus to the Chattahoochee Nature Center, where they received a tour of the park and can observe its natural residents. The Roswell Rotary supplied lunch for the 45 participants. During lunch, Rotarians had the chance to engage with them and discuss the joys of Rotary and the concept of Service Above Self. The Roswell Police explained their role in addressing legal system violations and introduced the students to their service dog.

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North Cobb

Kennesaw Police Dept community event

The Kennesaw Police Department organized its community  'National Night Out'. It is an event where the PD provides food and drinks for the community. Our member volunteers cooked the food and served while the police officers had time to interact with the community.

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Meriwether County (Warm Springs)

Kids Soccer Camp sponsored by Rotary

The Meriwether County Rotary Club co-sponsors a Kids Soccer Camp for students in the community. Rotarian Bob Patterson works to mentor students and helps them find a passion for soccer as a way to keep them healthy and build peace in the community. At the end of the camp, he presents to the campers a "4-way Test" coin and they have discussions about the meaning behind the Rotary 4 Way Test.

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North Cobb

KSU CARES

We partner with Midwest Food Bank to provide a truck load of food for students at Kennesaw State University who are facing food insecurity. We offload the truck and restock their shelves

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North Cobb

KSU CARES

Our club in partnership with Midwest Food bank offload a truck full of food and drinks and restock the shelves of KSU CARES. KSU CARES has a food pantry that provides food to students who are facing food insecurity. Our club members volunteer to help unload the trucks and then place the food on the shelves to make it easy for the students to come and get what they need in terms of food and drink.

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North Cobb

KSU CARES

Our club in partnership with Midwest Food bank offload a truck full of food and drinks and restock the shelves of KSU CARES. KSU CARES has a food pantry that provides food to students who are facing food insecurity. Our club members volunteer to help unload the trucks and then place the food on the shelves to make it easy for the students to come and get what they need in terms of food and drink.

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Cairo

Laws of Life

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Bainbridge

Little Library

The Rotary Club of Bainbridge established the Little Library in downtown Bainbridge.  Community members are encouraged to take, swap, and read books.  Members collect and provide books as well as monitor and maintain the library.  A concerted effort has been made to keep a supply of childrens and youth books available.

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Fayetteville

Main Image RYLA 2023

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive training program that brings together youth and young adults, ages 15-17, to further develop character and leadership skills and learn about Rotary.  RYLAs often take the form of a seminar, camp, or workshop, generally 3-10 days in length, organized by Rotarians at the club, district, or multidistrict level.

Participants are nominated by local Rotary clubs, which often cover all expenses. For these young adults, this recognition offers the opportunity to build self-confidence, gain exposure to a variety of issues and people, meet active community leaders, and learn valuable information and career skills.

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Roswell

Meals on Wheels

Working through North Fulton Senior Services, Roswell Rotarians deliver nutritious meals Monday-Friday to the homes of older adults who have trouble preparing, accessing or affording food for themselves. For those who need weekend meals, two additional meals are delivered on Friday and may be kept in the refrigerator and heated over the weekend. In addition, all seniors who receive Meals on Wheels will receive 3 “shelf stable meals” throughout the year, which are kept in their pantry for use on days when inclement weather makes it impossible for volunteers to deliver.

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Bainbridge

Media/Social Website Program Summaries

Each week, the local newspaper provides a summary of the Bainbridge Rotary Club program.   A picture of the presenter and information about the program is provided.  The story is also posted on the newspaper's website and social media page.   Information about our activities and projects are also posted on our club's Facebook page.

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North Cobb

Men's extension dinner

The club provides dinner for the 67 residents of the rehabilitation center

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North Cobb

Men;s Extension supper

We feed the men's and the women's Extension every other month.  This month for the men, we did a "football tailgate" type meal.  They loved it!  We also planted a Peace Pole which will be sited in another post.

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Meriwether County (Warm Springs)

Meriwether Co Rotary Club awarded a $6750 Community Grant

The Rotary Club of Meriwether County was awarded a $6750 grant from the Rotary Foundation and Rotary District 6900 Competitive Grant for 2024-2025 to support the Meriwether County School System Wraparound Care Centers located within the schools. 

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Meriwether County (Warm Springs)
George Richmond Received Check

Meriwether County Rotary Club supports the Furry Friends at the Meriwether County Animal Shelter

George Richmond, the Director of the Meriwether County Animal Shelter, was the guest speaker of the Meriwether County Rotary Club on July 23, 2024. Mr. Richmond spoke about how the Meriwether County Animal Shelter provides care and protection for homeless, abandoned, or neglected dogs or cats. In addition, the Shelter assists in finding forever homes for the animals who come to the Shelter.

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North Cobb

MUST Lunches

North Cobb Rotary purchased items and assembled 102 meal kits to provide breakfast and lunch for one week for 102 children.

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Roswell

New Member Social

 The Rotary Club of Roswell took advantage of a beautiful fall night with their new member social.  October 16, the majority of the board,   approximately 15 new members and their spouses/significant others (30 attendees total) enjoyed food and drinks while getting to know each other a bit better.  Although President Nancy and each board member explained their role and told a personal reason for being a Rotarian, the event was to welcome the new members and show them the comradery and fun of Roswell Rotary. 

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Griffin
New teachers

New Teacher Lucheon

The Rotary Club of Griffin has sponsored a luncheon for all new teachers in the Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCSS) for over 75 years.  We were all honored to serve these dedicated new teachers who are going to lead our next generations of Griffinites and hopefully Rotarians. The new teachers had the opportunity to meet Rotarians and enjoy lunch during their orientation week. This welcome provides a great first impression of our school system and community. This year, we welcomed 118 new teachers. At the luncheon, President Kathleen Smith spoke to the teachers about Interact, Laws of Life and Ryla.

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North Fulton

North Fulton Garden

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Cairo

Pavement for Polio 5k

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Bainbridge

Personal Care Kits

The Rotary Club of Bainbridge made personal care kits for community members in need.  Members donated funds and supplies for the bags.  The kits were assembled before/during a regular club meeting and given to the Salvation Army for distribution.

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North Cobb

Pine Mountain Middle School

NCRC has committed to keeping the Memorial Garden at the Pine Mountain Middle School beautiful and fresh.  Five Rotarians did a clean-up for the fall.

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Meriwether County (Warm Springs)

Playing Santa for Seniors

December marks the enchanting arrival of the Christmas season in Warm Springs, a time filled with cheer and celebration. However, not everyone has the opportunity to partake in the lively holiday festivities or enjoy the warmth of family gatherings, especially those residing in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Nonetheless, this circumstance does not mean they are overlooked or forgotten during this special time of year.

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Cairo

Pole Installation

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Bainbridge

PolioPlus Awareness

The Rotary Club of Bainbridge is focusing on the PolioPlus effort during this Rotary year.   PolioPlus was the focus of the October 15 regular club meeting.   Information about the effort was shared with members, and videos were shown including RI President Stephanie Urchick's address.  The club honors weekly program speakers with a donation to PolioPlus.   In recognition of FDR's polio fundraising efforts, the club is collecting dimes for PolioPlus.

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Cairo

Power Lunch Mentor Program

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Meriwether County (Warm Springs)

Prevention and Responsible Choices (PARC) Program

On September 10, Quardez Warrior gave an update on one of the projects that is a cornerstone of the Meriwether County Rotary Club. 

The Prevention and Responsible Choices (PARC) Program, established in 1991, stands as a transformative initiative aimed at reshaping the futures of at-risk adolescents. This powerful program emerged from a collaboration between Roosevelt Warm Springs' Brain Injury Program, the Rotary Club of Meriwether County, and the dedication of the late Juvenile Judge David Turner and Probate Judge Idus Robertson. With deep roots in community service and youth rehabilitation, the PARC Program has become a cornerstone in the lives of many young people in West Central Georgia.

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Meriwether County (Warm Springs)

Recognizing the great things the Rotary Foundation does

On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the Meriwether County Rotary Club had the honor of hosting Bob Patterson, the respected Chair of the Meriwether County Rotary Club Foundation, as their guest speaker. Mr. Patterson captivated the audience with his enlightening discourse on the profound impact that the Rotary Foundation has on both local and global communities.

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Bainbridge

River Social

The Rotary Club of Bainbridge had a social for members and guests at Ono Kine Local Grindz, an Hawaiian restaurant at the Bainbridge Marina.   Members and guests were given boat rides on the Flint River.  The location of several club projects were viewed from the river.

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North Cobb

Road Trip Home

The Lake city Animal Hospital is a rescue facility for pets. Our volunteers help them to 'pet' the dogs as they prepare to be transported up north to homes that are willing to adopt them

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Roswell

Roswell Art Festival

This year, the Roswell Rotary contributed to the event by funding the security expenses. Additionally, we set up a tent in a prominent location to demonstrate our support and to showcase the extensive outreach of the Roswell Rotary to the community. Our tent was manned by enthusiastic members ready to provide information about our club and to extend an invitation to attendees interested in joining the Roswell Rotary.

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Meriwether County (Warm Springs)

Rotarians sharing Vocational Moments Monthly

Rotarians' weekly gatherings are about more than just companionship, community service, and professional interest. They are a vibrant community where you belong, share, and grow together.

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Meriwether County (Warm Springs)

Rotary Santa's Delivering Gifts & Singing to Seniors

On Tuesday, December 13, the Meriwether Co Rotary Club played Santa by giving out over ninety-six (96) gift bags to Warm Springs Nursing Home and Mountain View Assistive Living Facility residents.

The Rotary Club and friends were a part of the magical afternoon by adding holiday cheer through various Christmas songs sung for the Warm Springs Nursing Home residents and the staff.

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Meriwether County (Warm Springs)

Rotary Friendsgiving Luncheon

As the festive air settles in, it’s that joyful time of year known as Friendsgiving, and the Meriwether County Rotarians are embracing the spirit of togetherness and culinary delight. On Tuesday, November 14th, the club came alive with laughter and conversation during their Friendsgiving luncheon, where both current and former Rotarians, along with cherished friends, gathered to indulge in an array of delicious dishes and celebrate the bonds of friendship. 

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Sandy Springs

Rotary Volunteer day at Solidarity Sandy Springs Food Pantry

Stocked shelves, helped customers with food selections, miscellaneous tasks.

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Meriwether County (Warm Springs)

Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) Summer Camp

In June, Rotary District 6900 hosted a five-day Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) leadership summer camp at Georgia Southwestern University. The camp was open to young leaders aged 15 to 18 from West Georgia. The event brought together 96 students and 45 staff members from diverse backgrounds.

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Bainbridge

Salute to Veterans

The Rotary Club of Bainbridge honored its members who are Veterans of the United States Armed Services.   Veterans were recognized for their service and presented a gift and US flag.   At Ease Campground presented the program.   At Ease Campground is committed to providing services and support to Veterans.

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North Cobb

Senior Luncheon and Bingo

The NCRC served the meals to 90 Senior Citizens in Kennesaw, and helped with the bingo game.  A good time was had by all!

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Roswell

Sneaker Recycle

Partnering with Recycle Sneakers as a means to provide sneakers to those in need and to avoid adding unwanted sneakers to landfills

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Marietta

Sponsorship/Support of Marietta Adaptive Games

Provided support of $10,225 to sponsor the Marietta City Schools Adaptive Games, which included a parade, noncompetitive activities and games, and lunch at Marietta High School Track for over a hundred special needs students from throughout the school system. Twenty-three volunteers from the Rotary Club of Marietta assisted with the parade, the noncompetitive games and activities and served lunch to the students and staff.

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Marietta Metro

Squares for Polio

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Sandy Springs
RCSS members at Sandy Springs Farmers Market

SS Rotarians at the Sandy Springs Farmers Market

Tent & club information displays at the Farmers Market.  Engaging with other non profits, educating people about Rotary and inviting prospective members to our club meetings. 

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Bainbridge

StoryWalk Cleanup

The Rotary Club of Bainbridge has committed to a monthly cleaning of the panels at the Bainbridge StoryWalk.  The StoryWalk was established through a partnership between the Southwest Georgia Regional Library and the City of Bainbridge.   It consists of a series of panels that contain pages from childrens' books.   It encourages parents to walk with their children and read the book.   Due to the elements, the panels become dirty and covered with mildew/algae.   Our club has committed to regularly clean the panels.

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Meriwether County (Warm Springs)

Student Report Card One-on-One Conference at MHS & GHS

Meriwether Co Rotary Club Participates in High School Report Card Conference


On October 18th and 21st, Meriwether County Rotary Club members participated in one-on-one report card conferences with students from Manchester High School and Greenville High School. Rotarian members and other community leaders met with each student during the conferences to review their report card grades, provide career advice and support, and discuss their personal and school interests. This event aimed to offer students positive feedback and encouragement to excel academically.

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Camilla

Summer Buckets for Foster Kids Prep

Camilla Rotarians spent time searching for and purchasing items for a summer Bucket for Foster Kids in Mitchell County.

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Bainbridge

Supper on Scott

The Rotary Club of Bainbridge partnered with the Bainbridge Salvation Army for Supper on Scott.   Supper on Scott is a monthly initiative in which hot meals are provided to members of the community.  Rotarians assisted in food preparation, plating, and distribution of the meals.   675 meals were distributed.

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Camilla

Tent Set up at Sanders and Company

Rotarians set up tents at Sanders and Company to assist with a non-profit sale where the proceeds are given back to local charities

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Camilla

Tent Set Up for Sanders and Company

The Rotary Club of Camilla members set up tents for Sanders and Company for a sale of goods with the proceeds being shared with local non-profits to help the community.

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Camilla

Tent take down at Sanders and Company

Rotarians gathered to take down tents after a two-week sale by a non-profit that provides proceeds to local organizations

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Camilla

Tent Takedown at Sanders and Company

Camilla Rotarians took down the tents at Sanders and Company after a community sale to benefit non-profits in the community.

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North Cobb

The Women's Extension Dinner

The Women's Extension is a residential facility for women recovering from alcohol and substance abuse. The club provides dinner for them once every month. We have Volunteers who cook and serve dinner to the residents. We also engage with them during supper .

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North Cobb

Unloading the Truck

NCRC has partnered with the Midwest Food Bank to provide a truck full of food for the students with food insecurity.

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Bainbridge

Walk to End Alzheimer's

Bainbridge Rotarians are very involved in our community's Walk to End Alzheimer's activities.  Members serve on the organization's steering committee and volunteer at the ALZ Golf Tournament, ALZ Pickleball Tournament, and the actual Walk.  A weekly Rotary meeting focused on the disease, and the club had a team in the Walk.

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Vinings Cumberland

Waymaker Women's Center Clothing Sorting

Our volunteers sorted clothing for needing women at Waymaker.  Waymaker is an organization to help needy young women giving birth.  Clothing was donated from many organization.  


We also donated $1000 for Amazon orders based upon a wish list which had been set up by Waymaker.  

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Bainbridge

Weekly and Monthly Member Updates

Two initiatives designed to keep members updated on club activities and projects are Bainbridge Rotary Update and Rotabain.   The Bainbridge Rotary Update is forwarded to members before the weekly meeting.   The update previews the program for the week as well as provide information about club activities.  Rotabain

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Muscogee-Columbus
World Polio Day Flyer

World Polio Day Program

In 1941, Cathrein McIllaney became the first documented polio case in Columbus, GA, treated at Bush Hospital. Polio has never hindered Catherine from pursuing her passions. We invite you to join us and learn about her life with Polio. Roto Lotto tickets will be available for $5 each, with all proceeds supporting End Polio Now.

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Muscogee-Columbus
World Polio Day Flyer

World Polio Day Program

In 1941, Cathrein McIllaney became the first documented polio case in Columbus, GA, treated at Bush Hospital. Polio has never hindered Catherine from pursuing her passions. We invite you to join us and learn about her life with Polio. Roto Lotto tickets will be available for $5 each, with all proceeds supporting End Polio Now.

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Henry County

Impacting the Disabled Community through our Annual FODAC Durable Medical Equipment Drive

Rotary In Action

The Club partners with FODAC (Friends of Disabled Adults and Children) to collect used durable medical equipment to be refurbished and then donated to those with disabilities and financial need.  Saturday August 17, 2024 donations were collected by club volunteers who picked up equipment from people's homes who could not physically deliver to drop off location.

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Americus

Weekly Club Bulletins

Weekly Club Bulletins are 4-page pamphlet-style and are distributed via email and on each table at our weekly meetings. They have the program on the front page, upcoming news and events on 2nd page, Calendar of upcoming programs, club events, and service opportunities on 3rd page, and District news or Rotary facts & information on 4th page.

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Americus
Packets full of supplies

Back to School Bash - Distribution FREE School Supplies

Rotary Club of Americus joined forces with other area organizations, non-profits and churches to give out free school supplies to children in our community. The event was coordinated by the Americus Police Department (APD Chief is a Rotarian) and eliminated duplication of services, ensuring that more children got needed supplies. Americus Rotarians gave out 100 packets to 2nd and 3rd grade students with supplies off of their list which included 3-pronged folders, composition books, 24 pack of crayons and pack of glue sticks. We also included a flyer which talked about the 4-way test. See attached for example.

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Henry County

Rotary Youth Exchange Scholarship

The Henry County Rotary began a relationship with the Henry County School District Superintendent. The Rotary Youth Exchange Scholarship was distributed to Henry County high school faculty, students and parents by the Superintendent and Chief Executive Officer of the Henry County School District, Mary Elizabeth Davis, PhD.

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Americus
Volunteer group

Second Harvest Food Distribution

Rotary Club of Americus has pledged a minimum of 4 volunteers to assist with monthly food distribution at the Community Center in Plains, GA. This was started by former first lady Rosalynn Carter and continues to this day.

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Americus

Annual Sheffield Gala & Silent Auction

Each year, the Rotary Club of Americus hosts the Annual Sheffield Gala to honor the latest class of Sheffield Leadership Award winners. A silent auction is held in conjunction with the event to raise money for club service projects. Additionally, a Rotary Oak Gavel made from trees planted by Paul Harris and the Tuskegee Rotary Club is auctioned live.

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Henry County

Taste of Henry

This was our 2nd year serving at Taste of Henry, the annual fundraiser for A Friend's House, Henry County's foster care group home that cares for our community's abused, neglected and abandoned children.

Our club shuttled the elderly and those in need to maneuver through the crowd on golf carts.

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Henry County

Ultimate Community Baby Shower

Henry County Rotary Club was proud to support the Ultimate Community Baby Shower presented by Ameris Group and Connecting Henry.

Henry County has the highest percentage of low birth weight babies in the state. This creates a significant health risk for both the mother and child. Connecting Henry created a fun educational event to promote maternal health. 

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District Charitable Fund

Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief

Roswell

Polio Fundraiser

We need your donation to wipe out polio!

Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for more than 30 years. Our goal of ridding the world of this disease is closer than ever.

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Henry County

National Arbor Day Celebration With Girl Scouts of Henry County

The Henry County Rotary Club Partnered with the Girl Scouts. National Arbor Day was selected so the girls would learn more about the value of trees to our environment and earn a Girl Scout honor badge for their participation.

Timothy Daly with the University of Georgia Henry County Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources gave the presentation.

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Roswell

3rd Annual World Polio Day Cornhole Tournament

On World Polio Day, Roswell Rotary hosted its Third Annual World Polio Day Corn Hole Tournament! Over 50 members, kids and friends took part in the single elimination tournament at Lucky's Burger & Brew. All funds collected with be given to Polio Plus in this now yearly event. 

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Roswell

RUMC Job Networking Project

The Mission: There is no greater stress on a family than when the breadwinner is out of work. RRC proudly supports the work of Roswell United Methodist Church - Job Networking

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Roswell

Facebook - Roswell Rotary After Hours Club

The Roswell Rotary After Hours Club (Roswell Rotary's satellite club made up of young professionals) uses Facebook as the primary means of communicating with its 28 members. Everything from upcoming meetings, Thirsty Thursday happenings, and reports on projects and meetings.

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Roswell

RR After Hours - Unity Garden Volunteer Day

After Hours Group along with Roswell Rotary volunteered Saturday, Sept. 23rd and October 21st at the Unity Garden at the Chattahoochee Nature Center! It's always a great time breaking a sweat, getting a little dirty and contributing around the garden and greenhouses.

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Roswell

RR After Hours - Adopt a Road Clean Up

After Hours adopted Mansell Road, a major highway in Roswell, and had a clean up day. 

Roswell Rotary After Hours (RRAH) conducts quarterly trash pick- up and environmental maintenance efforts along the verges/embankments of Mansell Road. Volunteers pickup trash and debris in order to keep Roswell clean and sustainable for wildlife.

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Roswell

9/11 Public Safety Cookout

The Roswell Rotary Public Safety Cookout took place at Roswell Firehouse Station 24 on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event welcomed all public safety personnel, including members of Roswell Fire, Police, E911, National Park Service Rangers, and American Medical Response. The menu featured hamburgers and hot dogs, accompanied by chips, cookies, and beverages. Public Safety Staff had the convenience of a drive-thru service, while those available to stay enjoyed engaging conversations.

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Roswell

American Red Cross Blood Drive:

Roswell Rotary continues to partner with the American Red Cross to host a quarterly blood drive with the American Red Cross. This event is held in various locations that provide the space at no cost to our club.  Each donor is given a free pint of beer that is donated by Variant Brewing.

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Roswell

Run to Benefit End Human Trafficking in Georgia USA.

AREA 13.1 and Terrestrial 5K/10K is an Out of this World Running Event. 13.1-10K-5K is a night race in

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Roswell

Rivers Alive

On September 21, 2024, the Roswell Rotary joined forces with Keep Roswell Beautiful and the City of Roswell for a statewide initiative aimed at protecting Georgia's 70,100 miles of rivers and streams. Alongside the river cleanup, the City of Roswell organized volunteers for various beautification efforts, such as litter collection, removal of invasive plants and shrubs, mulching, planting native species, and marking storm drains in multiple city parks. Roswell Rotary volunteers took charge of supervising sections along Riverside Drive and the Chattahoochee River.

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Roswell

Sweep the Hooch

For years Roswell Rotary has supported this joint event sponsored by the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, Trout Unlimited, Keep North Fulton Beautiful and several other organizations. In 2022, more than 2,300 volunteers collected almost 60 tons of trash across the Chattahoochee.

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Roswell
Volunteers

Roswell Day of Hope

Hope Roswell organized the 15th Annual Day of Hope on Saturday, September 21st, at the Roswell City Hall. The event was well-attended with 1,100 guests, offering a variety of attractions for all. Numerous visitors relished the open air, tasting local coffee varieties as they perused the art displays. Artwork from local artists and students was available for purchase, with all proceeds supporting Hope Roswell. 

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Roswell

Scarecrow Fundraiser on Canton Street in Historic Roswell

A Roswell Rotary Scarecrow was displayed during the month of October in Historic Roswell benefitting The Roswell Women's Club supporting

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Roswell

Roswell Rotary Relays

Roswell Rotary Club will host the 27th Roswell Rotary Relays, March 16th in conjunction with Roswell High School. This invitational track meet provides a high-profile opportunity for high school track & field teams from throughout Georgia to compete against the best in the state.

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Roswell

Interact partners With the Governors Office to Combat Human Trafficking

Taking amazing students to meet Governor and First Lady Kemp from innovation Academy and The International School, interact club and Andi-human trafficking clubs. The Kemp’s were so impressed by the students, they inspiring to me every time I’m with them. Thanks to Principal Kent and Veronica for your leadership and investing in young people.

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Roswell

Be The Voice

BE THE VOICE, born in the Rotary Club of Roswell in 2014, supports both Students and Staff. The heartbeat of our initiative revolves around a 12-week video series that showcases diverse peer social influencers sharing personal experiences of how they inspired change within their school and community.

Topics range from bullying, exclusion and peer-conflict to anxiety, race, stereotyping, ethnicity and serving the community. Post program survey we collect from students determine the messaging for the next year. Visit our videos page

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Roswell

Youth Day Parade

For over 70 years the City of Roswell has celebrated its youth with an annual Youth Day parade. This is a unique and great tradition like none other in the country. This annual parade is always the 2nd Saturday in October.

For many years the Roswell Rotary Club has sponsored and participated in this city ritual by building a float, tossing candy to the kids along the route and so much more. Each year Rotary volunteers help the Roswell High School Interact club decorate a float to ride in the parade. Hundreds of children participate and we estimate 2000 or more citizens come to watch the parade that winds down Roswell streets and shows off Rotary and our causes.

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Roswell

Gary Garrets Farm Day

The reason the Roswell Roswell Club does so much good in the community and in the world is because we are truly a family of members pulling in the same direction. Part of the secret sauce is making it fun to be a Roswell Rotarian.

Gary Garrett's Farm Day has become an annual tradition of the club. Before the beer flows, we bring out the shotguns to kill clay pigeons. Burgers and dogs come off the grill and everybody pitches in to bring lots of tasty side dishes. Some get a little crazy!

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Roswell

Printed Directory

Each year a small but dedicated group of volunteers take headshots, update member data, sell ads and layout a printed directory for our club to use to get in touch with each other. The directory is full of useful information about all of our committees, our members and is a great way to do business with a club member. In addition, the directory is a nice fundraiser the helps offset some of the expenses of running the club which keeps our quarterly dues low.

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