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President's Message - July 12, 2019

“You can do anything if you have enthusiasm.”

– Henry Ford

This Week's Speaker: Jack Griffin - Founder of FoodFinder

FoodFinder, a nonprofit organization that uses its website and mobile app to connect food insecure families with food pantries and other food assistance programs nearby. While being a full-time student in high school and in college, Jack led the collection of data on more than 45,000 food pantries, a figure that represents roughly 80% of America's hunger relief efforts. To date, FoodFinder has been used by more than 75,000 people across the country seeking help. Originally from Duluth, Georgia, Jack just graduated of the University of Michigan with a Bachelors of Business Administration and a Minor in Community Action & Social Change.

ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (RLI) - August 17, 2019 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Eaton’s Cooper Lighting, 1121 Hwy 74 S, Peachtree City, GA 30269

https://rotary6900.org/v2/event/4042

VIBRANT CLUB WORKSHOP - August 24, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Macon Marriott, 240 Coliseum Drive, Macon, Georgia 31217

https://rotary6900.org/v2/event/4404

Vibrant Clubs engage their members, conduct meaningful projects and try new ideas. This two-hour workshop on Membership, Foundation, and Public Image will be a deep dive into three main pillars of the Club. All Club Membership, Foundation, and Public Image Chairs and their committee members are highly encouraged to attend.

Reservations close on August 16th.

Opportunities for Service -

YMCA Summer Lunch Program - Serving children at Aspen Pointe Apartments every Wednesday - 11:45-1pm - until school starts in August
Old Soldiers' Day Parade followed by Rotary Cook-Out at Wills Park - August 3rd. Mark your calendars with details to follow.
Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) – August 17, 7:00-3:30pm - Eaton’s Cooper Lighting
Mayor's Corporate Challenge - August 22 - Time to Volunteer is Now - and to start training!
Vibrant Club Workshop – August 24, 9:00-12:00 – Macon Marriott
Miss Mary' Ice Cream Crankin' - Sunday, August 25th 2-4pm at Roswell Square Park
Women in Rotary Event – August 28, 5:30-7:30pm at the Hotel at Avalon
Rotary Tanzania Trip - September 25-October 7th - See Bob Koncerak for details
Grilling & Gridiron – September 14, 11:30-2:30
Rotary Youth Exchange is still looking for host families for next year. Our student is a high school boy. See Lyman Louis for more information.
Fresh Market –If you’ve not participated before, the sign-up sheet is passed around each meeting. This is an easy way to serve those in need by taking breads and other items from Fresh Market to NFCC to be given to those in need. Contact Lee Doernberg.

See You Friday Morning!

Will Daniel

President
2019-2020
Rotary Club of Alpharetta

2019 Alpharetta Mayor's Corporate Challenge 5k Run Walk

Join the Mayor of Alpharetta and a lively crowd of runners and walkers on Thursday, August 22nd at City Hall for the annual Mayor’s Challenge 5K Race.

It’s basically a huge block party. A night of food, music and friendly competition. Held in concert with Alpharetta’s renowned Food Truck Alley! The Alpharetta Mayor's Corporate Challenge 5K Race attracts thousands of residents, corporate employees and runners. This year's venue is City Park behind Alpharetta City Hall. The new location is attracting interest from large corporate sponsors who desire a private company picnic experience while enjoying Alpharetta's most exciting night of the year.

Rotary Club of Alpharetta donated $7,500 to HomeStretch in support of the great work they do in the North Fulton Community. They also completed 3 projects for HomeStretch in order to get an apartment ready for a new family to move in. On Tuesday, September 20 and on Thursday, September 22 from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day, fellow Rotarians painted the interior of the apartment. And on Saturday, September 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Rotarians cleaned the inside and outside of the apartment.

Rotarian Karen Nolan said, “Alpharetta Rotarians are happy to volunteer their time and resources to give families in our community a hand up through HomeStretch. HomeStretch families are proud hardworking members of our community and Homestretch offers them the support they need to ensure they have the opportunity for a bright successful future.”

HomeStretch is an organization that addresses some of the root causes of homelessness in our community. It is one of the few programs in the country that not only provides housing but works with the families to help stop the cycle of homelessness. The Rotary Club of Alpharetta annually sponsors an apartment and a family at HomeStretch. In addition, Alpharetta Rotarians serve as Financial and Life Mentors for the family.

President of Alpharetta Rotary, Jason Binder stated, “Our club is very proud to support HomeStretch not only with money but with fellow Rotarians participating together to make sure an apartment is clean and freshly painted and ready for a new family to move in soon. HomeStretch provides valuable services and support to members of the community and on behalf of Alpharetta Rotarians, I look forward to our continued work with Homestretch in the coming years.”

Alpharetta Rotary Donates Money, Rolls Up Sleeves For HomeStretch

Rotary Club of Alpharetta donated $7,500 to HomeStretch in support of the great work they do in the North Fulton Community. They also completed 3 projects for HomeStretch in order to get an apartment ready for a new family to move in. On Tuesday, September 20 and on Thursday, September 22 from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day, fellow Rotarians painted the interior of the apartment. And on Saturday, September 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Rotarians cleaned the inside and outside of the apartment.

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Join the Mayor of Alpharetta and a lively crowd of runners and walkers on Thursday, August 22nd at City Hall for the annual Mayor’s Challenge 5K Race.

Alpharetta Rotary Donates Money, Rolls Up Sleeves For HomeStretch