“Have Fun and They Will Come!
This is our motto for District 6900 2018-2019. Our Race Winning Strategy is to have more Rotary members, more community service projects and more Foundation and Polio Giving for additional Global Grants, thus providing “Service Above Self” throughout our communities and the world.” – Court Dowis, District Governor 2018-2019
This Week –
A warm welcome to our District Governor Court Dowis!
Court joined the Rotary Club of Harris County in the fall of 2000, serving in almost every club position before becoming President for 2007-2008. He was presented the Sheffield Award for Leadership as Club President. He is also a Paul Harris Fellow, a Paul Harris Society member, a Benefactor and a level 3 Bequest Society member. His proudest accomplishment to date is a continuing service project that builds handicap ramps for those in need.
His service doesn’t stop at the club level. Court has served his district as an Assistant Governor (3 years), District Vocational Chair (2 years), PETS facilitator (4 years), Foundation Annual Giving Co-Chair and member of the District Training committee. Court is more than just a Rotarian. He has served his community as the Chairman of the Harris County Chamber of Commerce, the Chairman of FOCUS, He is a Boy Scout Aviation Eagle instructor and a SCCA competition driving instructor.
Court and his wife Annette live on site at their family-owned resort, Pine Mountain Club Chalets, located near Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia.
Opportunities for Fellowship –
- Dinner Honoring District Governor Court Dowis – Mary Ulich has graciously offered to host a dinner honoring DG Court Dowis at her home tomorrow evening, August 2nd, the evening before he visits our club on Friday. If you plan to attend and have not yet replied to Mary, please do so ASAP so Mary can plan accordingly. It will be a fun evening you won’t want to miss!
- Old Soldier’s Day Parade – August 4th we will once again participate in the annual parade honoring our country’s veterans. With Joel leading us, how can we not have a fabulous time. Bring plenty of candy to throw – oops, I mean gently toss – to the spectators along the parade route. And, of course, as is our Club tradition, we will follow the parade with our cookout at Gillard’s Grill in Wills Park. Bring your family and friends for a good, old fashioned home town parade and picnic! – And send out “good weather” vibes!
- Decorating our Float – Of course, if our float is going to represent us well on Saturday, we will have to decorate it up to our usual high standards! We will get started decorating on Thursday afternoon at 4pm at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church and then finish up on Saturday morning. It will be a great way to get in a fellowship mood just in time for the party at Mary’s house. We’ll try to time things so that you can participate in both activities.
- Greeting our new GRSP Student – Our new GRSP student, Sofia Erlandsson, will be arriving from Sweden on Tuesday, August 7th. Her flight arrives at 8:17pm. It would be wonderful to have a large group of Rotarians meet her flight and make her feel welcome.
Opportunities to Serve -
- USO Support – Our Club has a long-standing commitment to support our military. We once again have the opportunity to interact and assist military service members passing through the Atlanta airport. Our upcoming USO dates are August 2nd, October 4th and December 6th. Contact PP William Perkins
- Fresh Market –If you’ve not participated before, catch the sign-up sheet that’s 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.
Have a wonderful week and I hope to see you on Friday!
Robin McIntire
President
2018-2019
Rotary Club of Alpharetta