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Fridays at 7:15 AM
Phase Events
12150 Morris Rd #7
Alpharetta, GA 30005
United States of America
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Club Officers and Directors
President
Kile Lewis
President Elect
Mickey Rogers
Secretary
Heather Terry
Treasurer
Katie Rocco
Rotary Foundation
Brian King
Membership
Michael Gordy
Communications & Meeting Service Dir.
Clark Savage
Club Service Dir.
Mary Ulich
At-Large Dir.
Bill Schaude
Sergent-at-Arms
Kerry Singley
Speaker Co-Chair
Steve Beecham
International Services Dir.
Bill Weeks
At-Large Dir.
John Hipes
Sergeant-at-Arms
Dan Merkel
Community Services Dir.
Joseph Yi
Fundraising Dir.
Casey Robinson
At-Large Dir.
David Cochran
Vocational Services Dir.
Jill Bernard
Speaker Co-Chair
Jeff Davis
Youth Services Dir.
Tina McKenna Poland
Immediate Past President
Will Daniel

 

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President's Message 11/20/2020
"We must find time to stop and thank the people
who make a difference in our lives."
-John F. Kennedy
 
This Friday morning, we meet at the Phase Events Legacy Theater.
The address is 12150 Morris Road, Alpharetta, GA 30005.
For everyone's safety, please wear a mask.
 
The Club will also broadcast the meeting via Zoom at 7:15 AM.  Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/94067252841?pwd=YlU1L1BRejBYSzUveGUwclBTbGNWdz09
Meeting ID: 940 6725 2841   Password: 56789
PLEASE NOTE: You will need to enter the password.
 
Details about Zoom meeting
  • 7:15-7:30 Zoom Social Time - Unmuted
  • 7:30 Meeting Starts - Please Make Sure You Are Muted.
  • The Zoom message board will be monitored for questions.
 
This Week's Program
Giving Thanks Breakfast!
 
This event is for EVERYONE, with or without a guest! Members of the club are invited to bring someone with them who is their inspiration, introduce them, and thank them for being such a great inspiration to them.  What a great opportunity to recognize someone who has great meaning in your life--a long time friend, business inspiration, etc.  We need to know how many people are bringing someone, so please, if you are, please let us know by signing up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0a44a5a823a1ff2-rotary1
 
SPECIAL THANKS!
 
To Brewable & Chic-Fil-A for providing breakfast this Friday!
 
Our Rotary Family is Growing!
Brett & Lindsay Power welcomed Baby Hadley Elizabeth to their family on November 9th!
 
Matt Williams and Katie Elizabeth were married in Gulf Shores, AL on November 7, 2020!
 
CONGRATULATIONS To All!
 
 
 
Service Projects & Club Awareness
 
Join The Fight Against Human Trafficking
The Rotary Club of Alpharetta is filled with people of action.  We know that Metro-Atlanta is a major human trafficking hub.  Now, we are asking YOU to do something about it!
 
Our Club is part of The Atlanta Rotary Council Against Human Trafficking.  We have partnered with the International Human Trafficking Institute (IHTI), the Rotary Action Group Against Slavery (RAGAS), and Human Traffic Proof GA. 
 
January is “End Human Trafficking” month.
 
IHTI is offering two virtual training events multiple times to Rotarians in January.
Human Trafficking: Learn, See, and Do Something
Human Trafficking: Protecting our Children Online
 
If you are interested or want to learn more, please open the attached brochure and sign up.  Contact Paul Ray, Katie Rocco, or David Cochran if you are ready to take action!
 
Stay tuned for more ways you can help end this plague on our society.
 
 
Salvation Army Red Kettle Volunteers December 19th
Seeking all Santas, Mrs. Clauses, and Elfs for bell ringers!
Date: December 19th
Location: Macy's behind North Point Mall.
Please contact Steve Gillard for coordination.
 
 
This year we have a Virtual Red Kettle. The link is below. Please share via social media.
 
 
If you haven't signed up for Guess The Rotarian, you are missing out.  Take The Plunge!
The questionnaire link is below.
 
Rotary International Convention in Taipei, Taiwan - June 12-16. 2021
Rotary is currently moving forward with plans for the international convention in Taipei Taiwan June 12-16, 2021.  In order to enhance the fun of being together as a district, we have reserved a room block at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Taipei.  If you are planning to attend the convention and wish to participate in the room block, please email me by August 14th.  Because we have room minimums and deadlines on adjusting the number of rooms for the group, a one night's room and tax deposit will be due to the district no later than September 18th.  And another night's room and tax deposit will be due to the district by December 1st.  
 
I recognize there is some uncertainty about making travel plans due to COVID.  If you are interested in attending the convention but unsure about committing to the room block, please still contact me so I can assemble a list and know who to keep informed about district plans.  Registration for the convention is your responsibility.  Mary Ligon, District Governor-Elect  
 
Service Projects & Club Awareness
 
Rotary Community Service Board
The Community Service Board is up in running. Please check the board at the meeting and Volunteer for the project of your choice. Contact Joseph Yi for information.  jyi@apogeefp.com
 
Rotary Action Group Against Slavery (RAGAS)
Last Saturday, District Governor Kirk Driskell, Cambri Driskell, Scott Doll and David Cochran took part in an international virtual panel discussion titled “Ending Modern Day Slavery. Engaging Our Rising Rotarians.” The focus of the panel was how to engage Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors to help end human trafficking.
 
Our club is part of the Atlanta Rotary Council Against Human Trafficking. If interested in working on this project, please contact Katie Rocco, Paul Ray or David Cochran.
 
Rotary District 6900 – Feed The Hungry In The Time of Corona Virus
07/01/2020-06/30/2021           https://rotary6900.org/project/4448
 
The novel coronavirus pandemic has left corporate kitchens dormant or grossly underutilized while growing unemployment is driving the city’s food insecurity numbers to unprecedented levels. Feeding America and The Atlanta Community Food Bank estimate that 16% of people in the 29-county service area of the Food Bank will be food insecure this summer. And, with school out for the summer, 26% of children, 1 in 4, could go hungry.
 
To address this staggering divide, The Atlanta Community Food Bank and Second Helpings Atlanta have joined forces to launch the Atlanta Community Kitchen Project. This first-ever public/private partnership in the region connects hunger relief agencies with commercial kitchens with a goal to provide five hundred thousand meals to Atlanta families in need this summer. And this unprecedented initiative is being funded in large part by the city’s top corporate leaders who comprise the Atlanta Rotary Club.
 
 
COVID-19 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • Rent/mortgage payment assistance
  • Utility bill assistance
  • Meals on Wheels
To see if you qualify contact: info@ssnorthfulton.org or 770-993-1906 x227
 
 
Streetgrace -Help Stop The Illicit Massage Industry
 
 
 Non-Profits That STILL Need Our Help 
 
 
The Drake House Donations: https://thedrakehouse.org/donate/
Senior Services North Fulton: www.ssnorthfulton.org
 
 
North Fulton Community Charities: https://nfcchelp.org/nfcc-response-to-covid-19/
The Food Pantry is open, and you can make financial donations via their website
Fresh Market OPEN  If you have 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!
Kile Lewis, President 2020-2021
Rotary Club of Alpharetta
 
 
 
 
 
 
President's Message 05/29/2020
“People who cannot find time for recreation are
obliged sooner or later to find time for illness.”
– John Wanamaker
 
Friday morning, the Club will Zoom meet at 7:30 AM.  The link is: https://zoom.us/j/960101367
 
This Week's Speaker:  Mr. Morgan Rodgers, Director
Alpharetta Recreation, Parks and Culture Services
 
 
Mr. Rodgers has 44 years of experience in the Recreation and Parks field, including City of Dalton, Moore County (NC), Rome/Floyd County Recreation Authority, Jekyll Island State Authority, Georgia Lockheed Employees Recreation Club, and the City of Roswell (28 years).
 
Native of Marion, South Carolina, and a graduate of Clemson University.
 
Morgan is married to Janet Rodgers (President and CEO of Alpharetta Convention & Visitor’s Bureau) with two adult children Colby (Sarah) & Jade, and one Grandchild, Rylee.
 
ROTARY SHOUT-OUT!
 
Memorial Day Celebration, Thank You to William Perkins, Scott Doll and everyone that worked to coordinate, organize, and execute the event.  A special Thank You to Grant McGarry our featured speaker.
 
Tanzania & Uganda District 9211, Congratulations to Arusha Mount Meru Rotary Club who won a District Service Award for the school water and well pump project. Well done Bob Koncerak and Jerry Urmanski!
 
Congratulations! Wayne & Lynn Robinson on their 47th Wedding Anniversary on May 19th!  
(My apologies for omitting from last week’s bulletin.)
 
 
Deadlines, Cancelations & Upcoming Dates
 
The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) scheduled for June 20-24th is cancelled.
 
2020/2021 Hard Copy Club Directory – DEADLINE June 1st!
Time to update the directory. Questions? Contact Rob Johns at rob.johns1957@gmail.com
Summary is below:
  • New Members:  Please give me your personal information (hobbies and vocation)
  • Current Members:  Please make sure your personal information is accurate  
  • Current and New Members:  Your Sponsorship is welcomed and appreciated
District 6900 Celebration – June 20, 2020. 11:30 AM
Time to Register! Link for event: https://rotary6900.org/event/4906
Bibb Mill Event Facility, Columbus, GA
  • 11:30 AM Jimmy’s Fish Camp with Happy Hour
  • 12:30 PM Lunch and Awards Ceremony
 
Service Projects & Club Awareness
 
Alpharetta CVB's Initiative - Downtown Alpharetta: OPEN FOR YOU!
While keeping the health and safety of Alpharetta residents and visitors in mind, many Downtown Alpharetta businesses are opening their doors to once again welcome patrons. The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau is keeping the most up-to-date Downtown Alpharetta opening information on a dedicated webpage titled “Downtown Alpharetta: OPEN FOR YOU!” where Downtown Alpharetta business opening details are updated daily. Whether in-person, online or curbside pickup, the community can help support these local businesses in the most comfortable way for them.
 
If you hear of a Downtown Alpharetta business that would like to be included and is not on the list, please tell them to email their business update to info@awesomealpharetta.com.
 
 
Ongoing Rotary Meeting Project
Find and share stories, ideas, or lessons about:
PASSION – SERVICE – IMPACT
 
Stories about person, group, or cause that you or someone else was PASSIONATE about doing.
 
How you or someone else felt a call to SERVICE to help a person, cause, or project.
 
How something you or someone else’s actions had a positive IMPACT on a person, cause, or project.
 
Use the Four-way Test as your guide.
  1. Is it the TRUTH?
  2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
  3. Will it build GOODWILL & BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
  4. Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
Utilize any available media as a resource: Past history, news story, personal experience…
Please send these stories, ideas or lessons to Clark Savage at csavage1@mindspring.com
 
Update:  The Volunteer Surge program continues to grow and mature.  Members of the Rotary Club of Alpharetta are engaged in connecting the program to our local needs such as providing TeleSupport and perhaps safe in person support to our senior and disadvantaged citizens.  If you are interested in this area of service, please contact Rob Johns or Becky Cottingham. 
 
 
Non-Profits That Need Our Help
 
The Drake House Donations: https://thedrakehouse.org/donate/
 
Senior Services North Fulton: www.ssnorthfulton.org
This past week we have seen a new trend in calls from senior citizens who are afraid to go out and shop for groceries.  We foresee adding many new temporary Meals on Wheels clients in the coming weeks/months.  Also, to limit volunteer contact with our current clients, we will be ordering bulk from our supplier to deliver 2-week supplies at a time.  We do not need food donations, just financial help for us to order more meals from our supplier.
 
North Fulton Community Charities: https://nfcchelp.org/nfcc-response-to-covid-19/
The Food Pantry is open, and you can make financial donations via their website
Fresh Market OPEN – NFCC NEEDS OUR HELP LIKE NEVER BEFORE!  If you have 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.
 
MEMBER BIRTHDAYS
  • Kimberly Lounsberry – May 24th.
  • Dwayne Waxer – May 29th.
  • Jennifer Owens – May 30th.
  • Michelle Coleman – May 31st.
  • Jerry Urmanski – May 31st.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
  • Dennis & M.J. Mitchell – May 25th (29-Years!).
  • Roger & Tiffany Santi – May 27th (31-Years!).
  • Erin & Stephen Doiron – May 30th (11-Years!).
 
SMILES ( Please submit jokes, quips & jpegs to Clark at csavage1@mindspring.com )
 
"Humor is an antidote to all ills."
-Patch Adams
 
Quarantine has turned us into dogs. We roam the house all day looking for food. We are told “no” if we get too close to strangers. And we get really excited about car rides.
- Mike Lowry
 
-Wayne Robinson
 
 
Stay Well.  Stay Strong.
Will Daniel, President 2019-2020
Rotary Club of Alpharetta
President's Message 05/15/2020
“It is our duty to love the unloved, help the helpless,
and bring hope to the hopeless.”
– A.D. Williams
 
Friday morning the Club will Zoom meet at 7:30 AM.  The link is: https://zoom.us/j/960101367
 
This Week's Speaker:  Ms. Nesha Mason
Executive Director, The Drake House
 
 
Nesha Mason brings diverse skill set with more than 20 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. Nesha worked as operations director in the private sector before transitioning to public service serving as Mayor for the City of Abilene, KS. After her tenure as an elected official, Nesha served as Program Director for a county-wide non-profit developing programs that united the medical and early childhood communities. Upon relocation to the Atlanta area in 2013, she served as a Fulton County educator then transitioned to executive director of a state-wide educational foundation focusing on unifying education and workforce development. A graduate of Florida A & M University, Nesha holds a B.S. Journalism specializing in Public Relations, as well as numerous certifications in public administration.
 
 
Rotary Shout Out!
A big thank you goes to Olga Narvaez, for authoring and executing two international grants during the pandemic.  The first grant was to Panama City in Central America for $41,500.  The second grant was to Colombia in South America for $56,824.
 
The scope of both grants was to:
"Buy essential PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) for Health Workers, currently fighting COVID19, provide food for people that due to lockdown are unable to work, and supply the Department of Health with needed equipment for the hospitals (ventilators and others) so that the current disease mitigation efforts may continue."
The Rotary Club of Alpharetta's contribution was $5,000. The rest of the grant contributions were provided by the Districts, cash contributions, and the Rotary Foundation.
 
GREAT Job Olga!
 
 
District 6900 Celebration – June 20, 2020. 11:30 AM
Bibb Mill Event Facility, Columbus, GA
  • 11:30 AM Jimmy’s Fish Camp with Happy Hour
  • 12:30 PM Lunch and Awards Ceremony
 
Alpharetta CVB's Initiative - Downtown Alpharetta: OPEN FOR YOU!
While keeping the health and safety of Alpharetta residents and visitors in mind, many Downtown Alpharetta businesses are opening their doors to once again welcome patrons. The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau is keeping the most up-to-date Downtown Alpharetta opening information on a dedicated webpage titled “Downtown Alpharetta: OPEN FOR YOU!” where Downtown Alpharetta business opening details are updated daily. Whether in-person, online or curbside pickup, the community can help support these local businesses in the most comfortable way for them.
If you hear of a Downtown Alpharetta business that would like to be included and is not on the list, please tell them to email their business update to info@awesomealpharetta.com.
 
Rotary Club of Alpharetta Swag
Below is the latest Swag Catalog which includes some great new options along with our Signature Favorites!
 
 
**Please submit your orders by Noon on Monday, May 22nd** 
 
Any questions, please contact Heather Demis!
 
 
You have heard that The Global Impact Group and Volunteer Surge are recruiting and training Rotarians as volunteers to serve a variety of in-person and TeleSupport needs in our communities impacted by Covid-19.  Several Alpharetta Rotarians have completed training. A non-profit organization providing shelter and services to the homeless, has an urgent need for 40 volunteers here in Atlanta.
 
Urgent - Atlanta Homeless Opportunity: Built to Zero
 
We have recently partnered with an organization called Build to Zero that supports homeless shelters in 81 communities around the country.  Built to Zero will have opportunities for those who have taken the Volunteer Surge Community Health Workers course, and in the future, TeleSupport course trainees, throughout their national network. Immediately, however, they have a pressing need for volunteers in Atlanta, to work in person with their teams.  The work place will provide Personal Protective Equipment and will not involve direct contact with homeless clients. CHW Volunteers will support the Built to Zero organization staff as they provide services.  If you would like to volunteer in Atlanta, please click here to apply:
 
Should you or your Club members have any questions, please ask them to reach-out to Scott Doll (b.scottd001@gmail.com) or David Cochran (dscochran1@gmail.com ).
 
 
United Way Atlanta is broadcasting the 211 Resource Center information above as broadly as possible. We never know who may be in need. Or, who someone may know who is in need and simply doesn’t know where to turn. Please let everyone know, they are not alone. We are here. And will do all we can to help minimize the personal impact of this pandemic. And while this card is for the Greater Atlanta area specifically, the 211 phone number spans the USA. Beyond Greater Atlanta, each local United Way (typically by county) will have a local team of responders. By calling 211, folks will connect with local resources wherever they are.   
 
In Greater Atlanta, whatever the issue, please ask folks to reach out to 211, 24/7/365. I am advised, due to a very high call volume, it is best to TEXT 898-211. We are experiencing levels of immediate need like we have never seen in Greater Atlanta. We ask that folks be patient, yet persistent when they contact 211. There is no other organization with the breadth and depth of resource connections as United Way of Greater Atlanta.
 
 
Non-Profits That Need Your Help!
 
 
 
The Drake House Donations: https://thedrakehouse.org/donate/
North Fulton Community Charities: https://nfcchelp.org/nfcc-response-to-covid-19/
The Food Pantry is open, and you can make financial donations via their website
 
Senior Services North Fulton: www.ssnorthfulton.org
This past week we have seen a new trend in calls from senior citizens who are afraid to go out and shop for groceries.  We foresee adding many new temporary Meals on Wheels clients in the coming weeks/months.  Also, to limit volunteer contact with our current clients, we will be ordering bulk from our supplier to deliver 2-week supplies at a time.  We do not need food donations, just financial help for us to order more meals from our supplier.
 
 
Fresh Market OPEN – NFCC NEEDS OUR HELP LIKE NEVER BEFORE!  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.
 
 
MEMBER BIRTHDAYS
  • Charlcie Forehand – May 16th.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
  • Marian & Jonathan Stelling – May 11th (24-Years!).
  • Mark & Carla Sullivan – May 12th (36-Years!)
 
Stay Well.  Stay Strong.
Will Daniel, President 2019-2020
Rotary Club of Alpharetta
President's Message 04/10/2020
“Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway.”
– John Wayne
 
Tomorrow morning the Club will Zoom meet at 7:30 AM.  The theme of this meeting is “Show your Favorite Coffee Mug.”  
 
 
Cancellations:                     
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RLYA) is canceled until next year.
2020 District Conference is canceled. A District Celebration at The Bibb Mill Event Center in Columbus, GA is scheduled for Saturday, June 13th.
                            
 
Upcoming Rotary Events:
 
 
Virtual After-Hours Party – April 14th at 5:00 PM. (Updates to follow)
 
 
 
Donation Derby – May 2nd, 5:00 PM Cocktails, 6:00 PM Derby.  A virtual fundraiser and Derby Day Party to celebrate community and support the organizations dedicated to helping people in these challenging times.
 
We now have a path for you to help fight the COVID 19 Virus. Volunteer Surge, a nonprofit consortium, announced Monday, April 6 the launch of a new initiative to recruit, train and deploy 1,000,000 volunteer health workers to address surging health care needs during the COVID 19 epidemic.  As people of action, Rotary, their family, friends and networks are getting this message out and signing up.
 
The COVID 19 epidemic is pushing the American healthcare system to the breaking point—and leaving our frontline medical providers overwhelmed and exhausted. But there's hope. Many of the most basic caretaking tasks can be performed by volunteer assistants, so the professionals can focus on tending to the most acute needs.
Please see the attachments to learn more or follow the instructions below:
  1. Go to – www.theglobalimpactgroup.org or TGIG.org
  2. Select LEARN MORE & TAKE ACTION
  3. Select TAKE ACTION to show interest and build a volunteer profile
  4. There are two tracts available to take:
    1. Become a HOME BASED Telehealth Volunteer.
    2. Become a Community Health Worker and work in the field.
  5. To become a Telehealth Volunteer, you will complete an 8-10-hour online course available April 8.
  6. To become a Community Health Worker, you will complete a 30-35-hour online course available now.
 
 
United Way Atlanta is broadcasting the 211 Resource Center information above as broadly as possible. We never know who may be in need. Or, who someone may know who is in need and simply doesn’t know where to turn. Please let everyone know, they are not alone. We are here. And will do all we can to help minimize the personal impact of this pandemic. And while this card is for the Greater Atlanta area specifically, the 211 phone number spans the USA. Beyond Greater Atlanta, each local United Way (typically by county) will have a local team of responders. By calling 211, folks will connect with local resources wherever they are.   
 
 
 
Non-Profits That Need Your Help!
 
Senior Services North Fulton: www.ssnorthfulton.org
This past week we have seen a new trend in calls from senior citizens who are afraid to go out and shop for groceries.  We foresee adding many new temporary Meals on Wheels clients in the coming weeks/months.  Also, to limit volunteer contact with our current clients, we will be ordering bulk from our supplier to deliver 2-week supplies at a time.  We do not need food donations, just financial help for us to order more meals from our supplier.
 
 
 
North Fulton Community Charities: https://nfcchelp.org/nfcc-response-to-covid-19/
The Food Pantry is open, and you can make financial donations via their website
Fresh Market OPEN – NFCC NEEDS OUR HELP LIKE NEVER BEFORE!  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.
 
 
MEMBER BIRTHDAYS
  • Sid Browning – March 25th.
  • David Cochran – March 29th.
  • Kirk Driskell – March 30th.
  • Ted Schwartz – April 2nd.
  • Phillip Bartolacci – April 3rd.
  • Sumeet Shah – April 7th.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
  • Jack & Beth Hausmann – April 5th (35-Years!).
  • Kerry & Karen Singley – April 5th (35-Years!).
  • Rex & Olivia Grizzle – April 7th (46-Years!).
 
Stay Well.  Stay Strong.
Will Daniel, President 2019-2020
Rotary Club of Alpharetta
President's Message 03/20/2020
“Fear of the unknown can keep you up all night, but faith makes one fine pillow.”
– Philip Gulley, Pastor
 

Throughout our history, nothing brings our nation closer together than disasters or threats to our national security.  We are Americans by choice and the Grace of God.  We don't run from a fight; we run toward it, regardless of the cost.  Take pride in our women and men that are tirelessly battling this virus head-on.  In these uncertain times, it is okay to be afraid; it's okay to be nervous.  But, be assured that we will prevail.  We always have, and we always will.

While many of us have opinions on the impact of the Covid 19 virus, one fact is clear, the less fortunate, the hungry, and the homeless will pay a very high price.  Let us pull together and donate to the organizations below.  They need all the help we can muster.

I would like to ask everyone for one last favor.  In a crisis, it is easy to become center focused.  Take a moment out of your day and call a family member or check on a neighbor.  See how they're doing.  Remember, it's the little things that make a difference in our lives. 

 
 
North Fulton Community Charities: https://nfcchelp.org/nfcc-response-to-covid-19/
The Food Pantry is open, and you can make financial donations via their website.
Fresh Market OPEN – NFCC NEEDS OUR HELP LIKE NEVER BEFORE!  Scheduled deliveries are being completed.  Contact Lee Doernberg.
 
 
MEMBER BIRTHDAYS
  • Jim Zavorski – March 21st.
 
ROTARY HAPPENINGS
 
Club Breakfasts March 20th & 27th. - CANCELLED
 
 
District Training Assembly – Saturday, March 21st. - CANCELLED
 
 
Adopt-A-Mile cleanup of Old Milton Pkwy Saturday, March 21st. – CANCELLED
 
 
St Paddy O’Pedal Ride To Conquer Childhood Cancer March 22nd. – CANCELLED
 
 
UNITED WAY OF GREATER ATLANTA SPARK PRIZE AWARDS
The live event is canceled which had three components.  SPARK PRIZE will continue on a virtual basis with video conferencing.  A live presentation will be done before a panel of judges with no audience.  Winners will be announced around April 6th.
 
The North Fulton Child Wellbeing update and Community Awards ceremony will be rescheduled for the Summer or early Fall, depending on the circumstances at the time.
 
 
2020 District conference – Jekyll island – April 30 – May 3, 2020.
 
Stay Well.  Stay Strong.
Will Daniel, President 2019-2020
Rotary Club of Alpharetta
President's Message 03/13/2020
“I think there is a world market for maybe five computers.”
– Thomas Watson, Chairman of IBM, 1943
 
This Week's Speaker:  Ms. Rena Youngblood
Executive Director, Computer Museum of America
 
 
Rena Youngblood is the first Executive Director of the Computer Museum of America (CMoA) located in Roswell, Georgia.  The museum opened to the public in July 2019.
 
Rena leads and directs all aspects of the organization, including finances and fundraising; communications and marketing; education and programming; stewardship and management of facilities and collections; and building positive working relationships with the Board of Directors, community, external partners, stakeholders, visitors to the museum and donors.  
 
Before joining CMoA, Rena served as a Senior Director of Charter School Services for the Association of American Educators and as Director of Member Services at the Georgia Charter Schools Association.  She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and minor in Communication Studies.  
 
 
MEMBER BIRTHDAYS
  • John Hipes – March 10th.
  • Tina McKenna Poland – March 11th.
  • David Belle Isle – March 13th.
MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
  • Shawn & Bess Allen – 17 Years!
 
ROTARY HAPPENINGS
 
USO Volunteering at Hartsfield Jackson 
Huge Thanks to Steve Corder, Paul Ray, Lisa Schefer and Chris Weeber!
 
 
District Training Assembly – Saturday, March 21 – CANCELLED
Based on an abundance of caution and in response to the genuine concerns of several of our members, we have decided to reschedule the District Assembly from Saturday, March 22 to Saturday, August 29. More details will be coming but for now, please mark your calendars for this new date. We are excited to announce that we are working with DG Jim’s conference team to have a breakout session for the PE’s and their team. We are looking forward to seeing everyone and having fun in the sun at the District Conference.
 
 
Red/Blue Badge Opportunity
Adopt-A-Mile cleanup of Old Milton Pkwy  Saturday, March 21st.
NEW MEETING LOCATION: Chick-fil-A Avalon  2720 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta GA (click the link for a map). We will meet at 8:00 am for breakfast/fellowship....then depart for the cleanup around 8:30am. We should be finished NLT 9:30-10am.  Family members and friends are welcome too!  Please note the following : the City of Alpharetta has now restricted participation to those 13 years of age and older. Bring work gloves if you have them.  See Chris Weeber! Sign-up will be passed around Friday.
 
 
Donation Opportunity: NFCC Toiletry Drive Thank you to Tina McKenna who recognized that NFCC needs toiletries.  A bin is set up to collect.  Please bring in regular and sample sizes.  Diapers and toilet paper are also needed.
 
 
Proceeds go to CHOA for a foundation started by the presenting sponsor in honor of their daughter whom they lost to cancer.  Mark Murphy, David Barnette from The Old Blind Dog Cycle Club, in Milton, started this event.
 
Mark Murphy and David Barnette have nurtured this event to where it is of the caliber of The Mayors Corporate Challenge or The Polar Bear Plunge.  Mark Murphy has agreed to gift this event to the Rotary Club of Milton under a few fair conditions over a three year transition period starting now.  He is including Rotary in his marketing and is asking only for volunteers in this first year.  Additionally, we are planning to use the Rotary VR to attract and engage the community in Rotary.   Here is a website for the event:  https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/GA/Milton/SPOP
 
Clean-up, motorcycle support, and VR are areas we need to solicit volunteers. Folks can do motorcycle and VR and still participate in the clean-up.   Here is the sign-up location:   https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/GA/Milton/SPOP
 
 
UNITED WAY OF GREATER ATLANTA SPARK PRIZE Thursday, March 26th.  9:00 am – 11:00 am, The Legacy Theater, 12150 Morris Rd. #7, Alpharetta, GA 30005   See Morris Cowan.
Register Here: http://bit.ly/NFUnited
 
 
2020 District conference – Jekyll Island – April 30 – May 3, 2020.
 
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
 
 
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CANCELLED
Grilling & Gridiron 2020
GA -vs- Florida
Phase Events Center
 
 
Downtown Alpharetta Businesses are 
"Open For You!"
 
 
District Celebration
Saturday, June 13th
Columbus, GA
 
 
Memorial Day Tribute
Monday - May 25, 2020
 
Mayor’s Corporate Challenge
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020
     
 
Polar Bear Plunge
Cook Your Butts Off
Sat. - Feb. 6, 2021