Bell will ring at 7:25 this week – be ready to join the breakfast line!

Every Rotary year there are meetings and programs that leave a memory or impression that help to define your experience over time. Last week, Kirk Driskell’s presentation was one of those. Not only were we all proud to learn more about Kirk’s purpose-driven life work, but the opportunity for him to present came at the right time – a time when he needs (continued) support from his friends and Rotary family.  Similarly, Phil Kingry’s moving thank you for the support he’s received from his Rotarian friends, and others who have had significant health challenges or who have suffered from loss over the course of time – all find strength and support from the “family” of Rotary. Proud and blessed to be an Alpharetta Rotarian.

 

This Week…

We are in for a special treat as two Alpharetta High School Students will read their Laws of Life essays: 9th graders Michael Cardozo (AHS Winner) and Jake Snow (Honorable Mention). They will be accompanied by their parents, their respective teachers, Ms. Ginny Brown and Ms. Nicole McNeal, as well as the AHS Laws of Life Essay Sponsor/Teacher Ms. Maureen Bergeron.

 

Our Speaker this week is Jon-Paul Croom. Paul is the President of WellStar North Fulton Hospital, a 202-bed facility located in Roswell, GA.  Croom joined WellStar in April of 2017.  WellStar North Fulton Hospital is one of Georgia’s only Level II Trauma Centers and delivers services including cardiovascular services, women’s services, Pain & Spine Center, Wound Care & Hyperbarics, and inpatient rehabilitation. North Fulton Hospital is a Primary Stroke Center and an accredited Chest Pain Center. 

WellStar Health System, the largest health system in Georgia, is known nationally for its innovative care models, focused on improving quality and access to healthcare. WellStar consists of WellStar Medical Group, 250 medical office locations, outpatient centers, health parks, a pediatric center, nursing centers, hospice, homecare, as well as 11 hospitals.

Croom previously served as CEO for the 429-bed Central Mississippi Medical Center (CMMC) in Jackson, MS. He was also CEO for Merit Health Rankin in Brandon, Miss., chief operating officer for Clearview Regional Medical Center in Monroe, Ga., and chief operating officer for Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia.

Croom received his bachelor’s degree from Mercer University, in Macon, Ga. and a master’s degree in both business administration and health administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.  Croom has family in the Roswell area and lives there with his wife and three children.

 

We will learn more about Rob Johns as he delivers our Vocational Minute!

 

Opportunities to Serve - ALL HANDS!

  • The Alpharetta Rotary Memorial Day Tribute event is May 28th. As always, we will need all Rotarians available to assist with set-up, breakdown and other duties as defined. Event Chair, John Hipes, will provide us with the details.  PLEASE invite your friends, neighbors and business associates to this impactful tribute.  Thank you, John, for all your hard work!
  • Fill Ministries Aquaponic Farm (Meals by Grace) June 2nd from 9am – 12pm.  Mickey Rogers will provide more details about this opportunity!
  • Wills Park Gillard Grill pavilion and picnic shelter  - work will begin on June 19th, 21st and 23rd  - each day beginning at 8am.  Mickey Rogers will provide further details, but please plan to spend what time you can set aside to help us complete this great project!
  • Fresh Market – questions? Contact Lee Doernberg 678-773-1039

 

Rotary Leadership Opportunities

       

Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) Rotary Leadership Institute will be held in Griffin, GA on June 16th at Southern Crescent Technical College. Parts 1, 2, 3 and a graduate course on Membership will be offered. There will also be a Discussion Leader Course by invention. Go to www.rlitraining.org to register and more RLI information on courses.

 

The Spotlight this week is on Olga Narvaez

The spotlight this week is on Olga Narvaez. While she was involved in Rotary youth programs while in school, this is Olga’s first year as an Alpharetta Rotarian. She has truly engaged in “Service Above Self,” participating in most service activities (along with her family), fellowship activities, and District Conference. Olga has quickly put her IT skill set to work, setting-up our badge bar code scanner, fully creating/developing our first Mayor’s Corporate Challenge website (with great functionality), and helping us to close-out an international grant project by bridging a language gap. She has been present, in one way or another, in much of the work we have done this year. When you see Olga, please take a moment to thank her for all her hard work, behind the scenes, in service to Alpharetta Rotary.  We appreciate you, Olga!

 

Enjoy your week!  See you all Friday!!