“If you’ve never experienced the joy of accomplishing more
than you can imagine, plant a garden.”
― Robert Brault
This Week's Speaker: Amanda Musilli –
Community Services Manager, Alpharetta Recreation,
Parks & Cultural Services Dept.
Amanda will be discussing the City of Alpharetta’s partnership with the Cambridge High School FFA about the fresh food program at the City owned farm off Rucker Road.
As the City’s Community Services Manager, Amanda leads the short and long term strategic and financial planning, program direction and evaluation of the City’s large events, community agriculture program, and marketing efforts.
Prior to joining the City of Alpharetta in 2018, Amanda spent 13 years with Whole Foods Market serving in regional marketing, community outreach and culture-building roles in the Midwest and South. Her approach earned her Fast Company Magazine’s award as one of the 100 Most Creative Persons in Business in 2014.
When not working, Amanda enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband of 20 years, Rick and 8-year-old daughter, Ruby.
For more information about the fresh food program with Cambridge HS: https://thebearwitness.com/4497/features/ffa-farm-supplies-produce-for-cafeteria/
MEMBER BIRTHDAYS
- Mickey Rogers – Oct. 20th.
- Steve Gillard – Oct. 22nd.
- Jack Hausmann – Oct. 22nd.
- Phil Kingry – Oct. 22nd.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
- Oct. 20th. – Bob and Carol Koncerak – 35 Years.
- Oct. 20th. – Fred and Barbara Denkman – 7 Years.
- Oct. 21st. – Joe and Kimberly Thomas – 14 Years.
Rotary Shout Out! Tanzania Project Team – Bob Koncerak & Jerry Urmanski, PDG Bill St. Clair Rotary Club of Gainesville, PP Lorri Christopher Rotary Club of Sandy Springs, Arnaud Gahimbure & Edgar Muganwa, PP and President of the Rotary Club of Arush Mt. Meru.
Opportunities for Service –
HomeStretch Golf Tournament – Oct. 29th, Atlanta National Golf Club
Habitat for Humanity – Nov. 2nd, 8:45-3:00, Cumming, GA. Exterior Siding (Super Easy). Donuts and lunch included. Contact Mickey Rogers
Alpharetta Presbyterian Church Workday – Nov. 2nd, 8:00-12:00. Pine Straw & Outdoor Cleaning.
GRSP Weekend – November 1-3, Need host family volunteers to house students Fri. & Sat. night.
ROTARY AFTERHOURS – Nov. 5th, 5-7, Kona Grill Avalon. Be there or be square.
Painting Lionheart Cottage – Nov. 16th. Contact Mickey Rogers
Christmas Party – Dec. 13th, 6:00pm – Crooked Creek Country Clubhouse
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
Rotary Club of Alpharetta