Alpharetta Rotary Club

Alpharetta Rotary in the News

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Alpharetta Rotary in the News

2009-08-24T11:43:00.000-07:00

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Alpharetta Rotary in the News

2009-08-24T11:41:00.000-07:00

JOIN US FOR A DOVE SHOOT

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Our Club Site does what ?

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Did you know...

How to stay in touch

The Club website provides contact information for Club members that allows us to stay in touch with one another. If you log in the Club's website at www.alpharettarotary.org, go to the Admin tab/page of the website, and in the "My ClubRunner" box on the Admin page, click on "View Club Directory" or "View Club Photo Directory", you will find a list of all the members in the Club. Click on a Club member's name and you'll find addresses, phone numbers, email addresses and more.

If you want to update the information or photo on your profile, go to the Admin page, and in the "My ClubRunner" box, click on "Edit My Profile" or "Upload My Photo" and fill in the information (where do you think we get the birthday information for the bulletin?). Check out your profile when you have a chance and make sure your information is complete and up to date so that Club members can stay in touch with you.

If you have any stories, calendar items, club projects, announcements, photographs or other items of interest that you would like have appear in the bulletin or website, please submit your requests to John Hipes at jhipes@bdhlawfirm.com

Have fun, do some good, make a difference!

Terrell L. Slayton, Jr., sharing with the Alpharetta Rotary Club

2008-08-11T19:54:00.000-07:00

On August 8 Terrell L. Slayton, Jr., President & Chairman of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. spoke to the Alpharetta Rotary Club.

2008 Old Soliders Day Parade

2008-08-03T21:22:00.000-07:00

The City of Alpharetta and the American Legion Post 201 will held the 56th Annual Old Soldiers Day Parade on August 2. The parade is just one way that our country’s war veterans are recognized for the service. The Old Soldiers Day Parade began years ago as a tribute to veterans of the war between the states, but was discontinued after a few years. Twenty–eight years later, in 1952,
a small group of men in Alpharetta re-dedicated Old Soldiers Day Parade in Alpharetta and started having a parade through downtown Alpharetta. Thanks to these few men and their belief in keeping this memorable tradition alive, this parade has become an annual celebration.

The Alpharetta Rotary Club had a double decker bus and a hay filled trailer for our club members and their families. I grew up going to the parade every year. Now I take my children and stand in the same spot waiting for the floats to come by throwing candy. This in one of the best family events that occurs in Alpharetta every year.

David Belle Isle throwing out some candy...

After the parade we gathered for a picnic at Wills Park.
The food was great thanks Mike and Steve...

Our GRSP Student - Heidi Virtanen

2008-08-03T21:18:00.000-07:00

GRSP Student Heidi Virtanen

The Georgia Rotary Student Program ("GRSP") and participating Rotary Clubs bring college students from around the world to study in Georgia. Each year, the Alpharetta Rotary Club and and the Sandy Springs Rotary Club co-host a student. Heidi Virtanen is our GRSP Student for 2008 / 2009. Heidi comes to us from Vammala, Finland. She is an International Business student at Rovaniemi University of Applied Sciences in Rovaniemi, Finland. Heidi will be arriving in Alpharetta on August 11 and she will be attending North Georgia State College in Dahlonega. Steve and Pat Gillard will be Heidi's host family from our Club.

Ron Clark, yes he is on top of the table

2008-08-03T20:50:00.000-07:00

Ron Clark has been called "America's Educator." In 2000, he was named Disney's American Teacher of the Year. He is a New York Times Best Selling author, and his classes have been honored at the White House on three separate occasions. He has been featured on The Today Show, CNN, and Oprah, and Ms. Winfrey has even named him as her first "Phenomenal Man." Ron's teaching experiences in New York City are the subject of the uplifting film, The Ron Clark Story, starring Matthew Perry, better known as Chandler from Friends.

Ron Clark brings charisma, energy and devotion to the education profession. His first teaching job was in rural North Carolina working with minority students in a low wealth area where he conducted innovative projects with his students that garnered worldwide attention. His programs were so effective that his classes were invited to the White House to be honored by the President.

When Ron saw a TV show about low test scores and the lack of teachers in inner-city New York, he packed his car and headed to Harlem. After being warned by the principal that the class was the worst she had seen in terms of discipline, Ron prepared himself by visiting the home of each student before the first day of school. Ron Clark involved his students in projects around the city and state, and his "low achievers" soon began to excel; and by the end of the year, their scores were higher than the “gifted” classes in his district.

As Ron speaks to groups around the country, he tells of the uncanny adventures he has had in the classroom and of his experiences teaching in Harlem. Within his humorous and heartwarming stories, he delivers a message that pertains to all of us. It is a message of hope, dedication and the will to never let anything stand in the way of your goals or dreams.
In 2003, Ron Clark released the New York Times Bestselling book "The Essential 55" which includes the 55 expectations he has of his students, as well as all individuals, young and old. Ron's second book, "The Excellent 11," released in August 2004, is a "Must Read" for teachers, parents and everyone who wants the children in their lives to find happiness and achieve success!

Most recently, Mr. Clark has founded The Ron Clark Academy, a new school serving students from inner-city Atlanta. The privately-funded institution will truly be unique for its innovative teaching methods and curriculum based on worldwide travel. Each year the students, grades 5 through 8, will apply what they've learned in class during international adventures, and by the time they graduate each child will have visited six of the seven continents. Teachers from around the
world are invited to visit the Academy to learn more about the innovative and "out-of-the-box" methods for achieving student success

Ron spoke at the Alpharetta Rotary Clubs meeting August 1. It was a meeting that most will not forget as Ron delivered a part of his message with a chain saw in hand. As soon as he put the chain saw down he jumped on top of the table in the center of the room to continue to deliver his message.

Shelter Box CEO Interview

2008-08-03T20:46:00.000-07:00

Dear ShelterBox Friends,

Below you will find a link to an interview from Rotary International featuring ShelterBox Founder and CEO Tom Henderson and Response Team member David Eby. This interview was filmed at the Rotary International Convention in LA and contains up-to-date information and footage of our deployment to Myanmar.

http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/News/Pages/convention08_shelterbox.aspx

For more information you can contact Wayne Robinson at 770-998-4899 or at wayne@homeofficeamercia.com

August 8 Speaker

2008-08-03T20:41:00.000-07:00

Terrell L. Slayton, Jr., President & Chairman
100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc.

http://www.100blackmen-atlanta.org

On December 31, 2006, Terrell L. Slayton, Jr. retired from Georgia state government after 30 years of dedicated service. During his last twelve years, he worked closely with Secretary of State Cathy Cox and served with distinction as Georgia’s Assistant Secretary of State.

Upon retiring, he founded The Slayton Group, LLC a lobbying, public affairs, organizational development and training firm. During his career, Terrell held several executive level positions in state government. He served as assistant commissioner in the Georgia Department of Human Resources and was the first African American male deputy commissioner in the Department of Corrections. In both agencies, he initiated successful leadership development programs and led several organizational development, training and facilitation initiatives.

Terrell has been actively involved in several community organizations including the United Way of Metropolitan of Atlanta; and a board member of The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Advisory Board (past Chairperson), Leadership Atlanta, Georgia Communities in Schools, Inc., Morehouse Research Institute, and the Minority Advisory Board for the American Red Cross. Currently he serves as President and Chairman of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc.

Mr. Slayton is a native of Troy, Alabama and holds an undergraduate and Masters Degree from Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, Alabama. He was awarded the Outstanding Alumnus Citation by his Alma Mater and also received the University’s Distinguished Service Award. Over the years, Mr. Slayton has received numerous meritorious awards.

Projects and Programs We Support

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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

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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)

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Habitat for Humanity

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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

2008-07-10T20:00:00.000-07:00

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

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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

2008-07-10T19:13:00.000-07:00

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

2008-07-10T19:11:00.000-07:00

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

2008-07-10T19:07:00.000-07:00

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

2008-07-10T18:55:00.000-07:00

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

2008-07-10T18:44:00.000-07:00

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