Projects and Programs We Support

 

Polio Plus global polio eradication ShelterBox HomeStretch transitional housing for North Fulton families North Fulton Community Charities Habitat for Humanity Alpharetta Police Athletic League Ed Isakson / Alpharetta Family YMCA Georgia Boy's State annual scholarship to local high school seniors

AIDS Awareness and Prevention programs for Northwestern Middle School and Milton High School Literacy and library programs for Alpharetta Elementary School  Scholarships for Independence High School GRSP scholarships for international college students to study for one year at a college in Georgia Arbor Day, financial support and tree planting for City of Alpharetta Adopt-A-Mile of Old Milton Parkway between Georgia 400 and Haynes Bridge Road Community contribution awards recognizing public safety officers, teachers, and volunteers from Alpharetta and the surrounding area

Calendar of Upcoming Rotary Events

July is LITERACY MONTH July 18, 2008 - District Governor Ted J. Propes visits our Club August 2, 2008 - Annual Old Soldiers Day Parade and Picnic (contact Joel Canada) September 12-13, 2008 - Rotary Leadership Conference (contact Steve Corder)     September 20, 2008 - FunFest at North Point Center East.  Visit the website at  www.alpharettafunfest.com  to learn more about sponsorship and volunteer opportunities. February 2009 - National Immunization Day in Northern India (contact Mike Hart) April 23-26, 2009 - District Conference at Jekyll Island (contact John Hipes)

Habitat for Humanity

	Habitat for Humanity house dedication - June 28th Kasimova family at their new home with Steve Corder, Yvonne Chrimes and John Hipes The Rotary Club of Alpharetta was on hand for the dedication of two more Habitat for Humanity houses at Centennial Village.  Yvonne Chrimes, Steve Corder, John Hipes and Buddy Lollis attended the emotional ceremony on June 28th where the keys to two new homes were delivered to the Kasimova and Sudduth families.  The Alpharetta Rotary Club worked on the Kasimova house in April, 2008.  The Alpharetta Rotary Club is grateful to Habitat for Humanity for the opportunity to make a difference in the life of this family.
Habitat for Humanity project at Centennial Village   Habitat for Humanity project for the Kasimova family Volunteers gathered for the dedication Habitat for Humanity director and club member Buddy Lollis presents Habitat's plaque of appreciation to Past President Yvonne Chrimes

Car Giveaway

Win a Ford Mustang Convertible!

The Alpharetta Rotary Club is selling up to 1000 raffle tickets at $50 each for a 2008 Ford Mustang Convertible.  The drawing will be held at FunFest on September 20, 2008.  Contact any Club member to purchase tickets for a chance to own an American Legend.

All proceeds will be used to fund projects of the Alpharetta Rotary Club. 

 

Many thanks to our car raffle sponsor...

 
                                                                 www.howellford.com

 

Old Soldiers Day parade

Mark your calendars: Old Soldiers Day parade and picnic 

August 2, 2008

The Alpharetta Rotary red double decker bus on the move!

The annual Old Soldiers Day parade is just around the corner.  On August 2nd, the Alpharetta Rotary Club will once again ride the famous red double decker bus covered with balloons and banners through the streets of Alpharetta tossing candy to the children lining the parade route.  After the parade, we will have a family picnic at Wills Park.  The Club will provide the hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks - you provide the fun and fellowship.  We hope all Club members and their families will join in the fun.  See Joel Canada for the sign up list and details.

Our International Service

Below is a partial list of our clubs International Service:

Georgia Rotary Student Program - Annually support and host a foreign student to study at a Georgia college or university. 

International Exchange - Annually support and host the exchange of groups of young professionals with like individuals from foreign countries to further word peace and understanding. 

Service Projects - Provide materials, medical supplies and volunteers to build schools in Costa Rica and Haiti and participate in medical fairs in Panama and Honduras. 

Polio Plus - Support Rotary International's goal of eradicating polio worldwide. 

Ambassadorial Scholarship - Provide annual scholarship to American students to continue their graduate studies at a foreign university. 

Our Vocational Service

Below is a partial list of our clubs vocational service:

Vocational Service Awards - Annually recognize the Alpharetta firefighter, police officer, EMT, teacher, city employee and volunteer for significant contributions to our community. 

Milton High School - Sponsor and support Milton Interact Club. Provide Rotary Youth Leadership Award scholarships for summer leadership camps. 

Literacy - Established a literacy program and library of materials at Alpharetta Elementary School. 

Scholarships - Annually provide up to $4000 in college scholarships to local high school students. 

Our Community Service

The Rotary Club of Alpharetta is a recognized Leader in the Alpharetta and North Fulton County Community for its support and involvement in a large number of Community Projects. 

A partial list includes:

HomeStretch - Quality transitional housing for eligible working families in need of time to regain housing self-sufficiency.

North Fulton Community Charities - Daily food pickup from local market to support Food Pantry. Sponsor Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets and children's gifts.

YMCA - Provide annual camp scholarships through the Partners in Youth Program.

Habitat for Humanity - Provide funding and volunteers to construct at least one home per year.

Alpharetta Fire Department - Purchased the mobile Fire Safety House.

Georgia Boys State - Sponsor three or more delegates each year.

AIDS Awareness - Provide funding, materials and speakers for programs at Milton High School and Northwestern Middle School.

Police Athletic League - Provide materials for after-school tutoring and athletic programs.

City of Alpharetta - Annually provide and plant trees at the City's Arbor Day celebration. Perform clean up along Old Milton Parkway under the Adopt-a-Mile program. Purchased flagpoles for the City's Memorial Park.

July 11th Meeting

Speaker for July 11th

The new Rotary year will start on July 11 when the new officers and board members are sworn in by Assistant District Governor Vince Clanton.  Then, President John will lay out the club's goals and plans for upcoming year.  Join us for the best breakfast in Rotary!

Below is a list of the new officers and board members for the 2008-2009 Rotary year:

Directors

President John Hipes President Elect William Perkins Secretary Steve Gillard Treasurer Bill Weeks Sergeant at Arms Dan Merkel Co Sergeant at Arms Kathy Marko Past President Yvonne Chrimes Community Service Director Charlie Swahn Club Service Director Ben Easterling International Service Director Michael Hart Membership Director David Belle Isle Public Relations Director Kirk Driskell Rotary Foundation Director Lauri Young Fundraising Director Sam Gordon Program/Speaker Chair Mark Buelow

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Alpharetta

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Alpharetta

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Alpharetta.  Rotary started in 1905 and is the world's first service organization.  Rotary is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders in over 32,000 clubs in more than 168 countries.   Rotarians provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. 

The Rotary Club of Alpharetta was chartered in 1983. Our Club has approximately 85 members consisting of the business, professional, civic and governmental leaders of our community.  The Rotary Club of Alpharetta has been strengthening our community for more than twenty-five years, and we have fun and fellowship in the process.  We are committed to the Rotary motto of "Service Above Self."  Please check out our website to learn more about our Club, or feel free to contact one of our members to join us for the best breakfast in Rotary.

Sincerely,

John Hipes, President