“We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone.” – Katie Thurmes
This has been quite a week! We started off with the Old Soldier’s Day Parade which is one of the most meaningful and fun things we do all year. It brings together citizens of all ages to honor the service members who sacrificed to make it possible for us live in a community that allows us to hold such a celebration.
We followed the parade with a great cookout in our beautiful, newly remodeled, pavilion, with food made to order on Gillard’s Grill. Again, a great time of fellowship.
Then on Tuesday, we had the opportunity to welcome our new GRSP student, Sofia Erlandsson, to our Rotary family. She is from Sweden and will be attending North Georgia College. She will be with us on Friday morning and she is already planning to participate in the Mayor’s Corporate Challenge. After spending only 24 hours with Sofia it’s clear she is going to be a great addition to our Club. (And she is ready and willing to participate in our “cool” new fundraiser in February!)
This Week's Speaker –
As Sofia begins her GRSP year, Kate is ending her RYE year. Our speaker this week is Kate Rojales, our Rotary Youth Exchange Student for the 2017-2018 year. Kate will be sharing memories and pictures of her year in Mexico. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and we are in for a treat!
Opportunities for Fellowship and to Serve –
- 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.
- USO Dates – October 4th and December 6th we have an opportunity to support our military servicemen and women at the Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport. Contact William Perkins
- Dunwoody Rotary Club BBQ Competition – At Perimeter Mall on September 7th and 8th. There will be professional competitors but they are also looking for amateur teams to give them a run for their money!
Have a wonderful week and I hope to see you on Friday!
Robin McIntire
President
2018-2019
Rotary Club of Alpharetta