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· Click on the headings below to view the articles! 1. In the News 2. In the District 6900 Newsletter
1.· In the News
· "Siders New Rotary Club President" (June 29, 2010; Appen Newspapers-NorthFulton.com)
"North Fulton Rotary Celebrates 10th Anniversary" (March 10, 2010; Appen Newspapers-NorthFulton.com) · "The Rotary Club of North Fulton Hosts Heart for Africa" (September 22, 2009; The Revue & News) · "Swingin' Medallions in Concert at Alpharetta's Wills Park" (September 22, 2008; Appen Newspapers)· · "Family of Rotary Summer Picnic" (August, 2008; SNAP Roswell) · "18th Annual North Fulton Rivers Alive Festival and River·Cleanup" (August 7, 2008; North Fulton Times.com)· · "Former CNN Anchor Visits North Fulton Rotary" (July 24, 2008; The Beacon)·· · "Monkey Business at Rotary" (June 2, 2008; The Beacon)·· · "Georgia Tech Poet Reconciles Art and Science" (May 22, 2008; The Beacon)· · "North Fulton Rotary Celebrates a Milestone" (April 28, 2008; Alpharetta and Roswell Review & News) · "North Fulton Called to Prayer by Rotarians on May 1" (April 24, 2008; Johns Creek Herald)· · "Wood Tackles Tough Issues" (February 25, 2008; The Beacon)· · "Rotary of North Fulton Again Named Best All-Around Club" (May 22, 2008; The Beacon)· · "North Fulton Rotary Builds Homes in Guatemala" (May 25, 2007; Milton Herald)· · "Alpharetta and Milton Cops & Firefighters Serve as Personal Shoppers" (December 13, 2007 and December 20, 2007; Alpharetta and Roswell Review & News)· · "Alpharetta and Milton Join Forces to Host the Largest Shop-With-A-Cop Event" (December 17, 2007; The Beacon)· ·· "The Swingin' Medallions ‘Concert in the Park" (September 14, 2006; Appen Newspapers)· · "The 6th Annual "Concert in the Park" Features the Swingin' Medallions" (September 12, 2006; North Fulton Times.com)· · ·"Tech Coach to Speak at Interfaith Prayer Breakfast" (April 28, 2005; Appen Newspapers) · ·"Miracle League Marches Into New Complex; Volunteers Make Adapted Sports Complex Happen" (September 23, 2004; Appen Newspapers) · ·"Golden Corridor's Rotary Club Inaugurated" (July 1, 2004; Appen Newspapers) · ·"Prayer Breakfast at Metropolitan" (April 29, 2004; Appen Newspapers) · ··"Child Development Association Recognized" (February 5, 2004; Appen Newspapers) · ··"Concert a Day in the Park for Charities" (July 31, 2003; Appen Newspapers) · ··"Banker Gives North Fulton Rotary Tips" (October 17, 2002; Appen Newspapers) · ··"Godwin: 'Govern or be Governed;` Consultant Tells Rotary CEOs Must Take Responsibility" (July 25, 2002; Appen Newspapers) ··
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··2.· In the District 6900 Newsletter
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"Rotary Club of North Fulton Visits Roswell Senior Center" (February 2010) · "Rotary Club of North Fulton Hosts Heart for Africa" (September 2009) · "Rotary Club of North Fulton Annual Meeting at North Fulton Child Development Association"· (June 2009) · "North Fulton Rotary Council Helps Neighbors in Need"· (May 2009) · "District Recognizes Best of the Best!" (May 2008)· · "Singing a Song of Service" (November 2007) · "Meet One of Our All Around Best" (July 2007) · ·"Congratulations to the Best Clubs" (May 2007) · "North Fulton Celebrates It's Anniversary by Becoming a 100% Paul Harris Fellow Club!" (February 2007) ·
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Rotary Club of North Fulton Changes Leadership. (Alpharetta, GA – June 29th, 2010) - On June 29th, 2010, the Rotary Club of North Fulton saw its 2009-2010 President, Joyce Abernathy, turn over the reins of club leadership to Steve Siders. Steve succeeds Joyce as the 2010-2011 President. Steve has been an active member of the club since October 2007. In attendance were club members, Steve’s wife Lynne Siders, parents Ron and Rae Siders, and sister Judy Siders. Steve outlined his vision for the club this year: “We must grow our membership, raise more money, increase our participation levels, and effectively execute our [25] service projects so that we can continue our efforts to positively impact others in need. Our club is planning to repeat many of our successful projects in the year ahead, but we plan to do them bigger, better and bolder. We have a few new projects lined up as well, and a few others that are so bold we’ll just have to wait and see.” The Rotary Club of North Fulton is a four-time winner of the “Best All Around Club” in its district. It received its formal charter from Rotary International on January 19, 2000 and became the first Club chartered in District 6900 in the New Millennium. Its signature fundraiser, a Concert in the Park, is traditionally held on the first Thursday in October. The 10th annual Concert in the Park will be held in October, 2010 at Wills Park in Alpharetta, GA. The Club’s interfaith prayer breakfast is its signature community service project. The 9th annual North Atlanta Interfaith Prayer Breakfast was held this year on May 6, 2010 at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta, GA. The Rotary Club of North Fulton meets Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. at The Diner at North Point. For more information, visit www.NorthFultonRotary.org or call Club President Steve Siders at 770-992-4444. ###
Rotary Club of North Fulton Hosts Treasure Hunt at North Fulton Child Development Association
(Alpharetta, GA - June 10th, 2010) - On June 10, 2010, The Rotary Club of North Fulton enjoyed lunch with forty 4 and 5 year olds at the North Fulton Child Development Association Summer Camp. After lunch, the Rotarians joined the children for a Treasure Hunt in the CDA's large playground. A good time was had by all! Over the past 10 years, The Rotary Club of North Fulton has scheduled its regular weekly meeting to have lunch with the children who attend the Child Development Association's Summer Camp. After the Treasure Hunt, the members of The Rotary Club of North Fulton were treated to short program from Child Care Director, Nitza Vega-Lahr. The Rotarians learned about the CDA scholarship program and the budget constraints being faced by CDA. The Rotary Club of North Fulton is a four-time winner of the "Best All Around Club" in its district. It received its formal charter from Rotary International on January 19, 2000 and became the first Club chartered in District 6900 in the New Millennium. Its signature fundraiser, a Concert in the Park, is traditionally held on the first Thursday in October. The 10th annual Concert in the Park will be held in October, 2010 at Wills Park in Alpharetta, GA. The Club's interfaith prayer breakfast is its signature community service project. The 9th annual North Atlanta Interfaith Prayer Breakfast was held this year on May 6, 2010 at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta, GA.. The Rotary Club of North Fulton meets Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. at The Diner at North Point. For more information, visit www.NorthFultonRotary.org or call Club President Steve Siders at 770-992-4444. ###
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(Alpharetta, GA – May 11, 2010) - The Rotary Club of North Fulton presented Vocational Service Awards to several local honorees at today’s Club meeting. The awards were given to three extraordinary non-Rotarians for their exceptional service to the North Fulton community and its children, recognizing them for their passion, dedication, and spirit for youth and character education. Liz Mcfarland, Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach for Blessed Trinity High School and President of the Board for the Roswell Youth Lacrosse Association, presented the Club’s first ever award for "Coach of the Year" to Tom Pratt. Tom is the former President of the Roswell Youth Lacrosse Association. Last year, under Tom’s leadership, the RYLA saw over 100% growth of youth participants. He has worked tirelessly to promote the sport of Lacrosse in greater Atlanta and the Southeast, and to instill the life lessons of sportsmanship, respect, teamwork, and love of the game.
Rotarian Joy Schroerlucke presented the Club’s "Teacher of the Year" award to Dana Ferrara. Dana is a teacher at Holcolm Bridge Middle School. She fosters the ideals of service to others and high ethical standards with one’s business and within one’s personal life. Her focus is on equity and the celebration of differences. Dana champions choice of religion, country, culture, race, creed, political persuasion, language, and ethnic identity.
Rotarian John Bach presented the Club’s "Boy Scout Leader of the Year" award to Dale Heady. Dale leads Milton District Troop 2000, with over 90 Scouts and 75 registered adults. Troop 2000 has an 80% retention rate and a 100% advancement rate. 30 of Dale’s Scouts have earned the President’s Gold Service Award. Under his watch, 12 boys earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2009. Dale has been awarded the National Court of Honor Scoutmaster Award of Merit for his accomplishments. He is a member of the Order of the Arrow, the Boy Scout Honor Society.
The Rotary Club of North Fulton is a three-time winner of the "Best All Around Club" in its district. It received its formal charter from Rotary International on January 19, 2000 and became the first Club chartered in District 6900 in the New Millennium. Its signature fundraiser, a Concert in the Park, is traditionally held on the first Thursday in October. The 10th annual Concert in the Park will be held in October, 2010 at Wills Park in Alpharetta, GA. The Club’s interfaith prayer breakfast is its signature community service project. The 9th annual North Atlanta Interfaith Prayer Breakfast was held this year on May 6, 2010 at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta, GA.
The Rotary Club of North Fulton meets Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. at The Diner at North Point. For more information, visit www.NorthFultonRotary.org or call Club President Joyce Abernathy at 770-475-0656. · ·
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· (Alpharetta, GA - February 25, 2010) - The Rotary Club of North Fulton celebrated its 10th Anniversary at a dinner event held at The Atlanta National Golf Club. ·The event was held exactly 10 years to the day and at the same location as the Club’s Charter night. Club members and their spouses were in attendance, as well as the current District Governor Roy Strickland, Past District Governor Al Lipphardt, and several Past Club Presidents.
The Club is a three-time winner of the “Best All Around Club” in its district. It received its formal charter from Rotary International on January 19, 2000 and became the first Club chartered in District 6900 in the New Millennium. Its signature fundraiser, a Concert in the Park, is traditionally held on the first Thursday in October. The 10th annual Concert in the Park will be held in October, 2010 at Wills Park in Alpharetta, GA. The Club’s interfaith prayer breakfast is its signature community service project. It has hosted the event eight times since Club inception. The 9th annual North Atlanta Interfaith Prayer Breakfast will be held this year on May 6, 2010 at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta, GA..
·Of the Rotary Club of North Fulton’s many good works, here are a few highlights:
-Monies raised by Concert in the Park:· $360,000 Books donated to North Fulton Child Development Association:· over 250 -Dictionaries donated to Mimosa Elementary School (English and Spanish-English):· 300 -Book bag backpacks filled with school supplies donated to Mimosa Elementary School:· over 500 -Habitat for Humanity Homes Built:· 10 (7 in North Fulton area; 3 in Guatemala) -Adopt-a-Road: The Club maintains a section of Mayfield Road in Alpharetta. -Aids Awareness Programs held at local middle and high schools. -Rotary Youth Leadership Award students sponsored: ·10 -Georgia Rotary Student Program students sponsored:· 7 -American Legion Boys State students sponsored:· 18
The Rotary Club of North Fulton meets Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. at The Diner at North Point. For more information, visit www.NorthFultonRotary.org or call Club President Joyce Abernathy at 770-475-0656.
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(Roswell, GA - February 9th, 2010)· The Rotary Club of North Fulton made its annual visit to the Roswell Senior Center to play games, serve lunch, and bring gifts. Club members hosted several lively rounds of BINGO. Prizes included rotary t-shirts and roses for the ladies. Then lunch, catered by Ippolitto's, was served, with club members all pitching in to load up plates with food and glasses with tea and water which they then served to the seniors. Afterwards, the club presented the Roswell Senior Center with 4 WII games which could be played on the recently acquired WII console. Unused food was donated to a nearby fire station. A great time was had by all!···· · ·
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· (Alpharetta, GA - February 8, 2010) - The Rotary Club of North Fulton raised over $3,000 to assist·the victims of the·7.2 earthquake that struck Haiti on 12 January. · Club members dedicated themselves to providing relief to Haiti earthquake victims after learning of the severity of the disaster. The funds will go toward the purchase of three ShelterBoxes, each containing a tent and survival necessities for several persons. The Shelter Boxes are due to arrive within a matter of days. · From raising funds to collecting relief supplies to distributing life-saving shelters in Port-au-Prince, Rotary clubs worldwide·continue to ramp up effortsto help save lives. · · And that includes members of the 17 Rotary clubs operating in Haiti, where pediatrician Claude Surena, a Rotary member in Port-au-Prince, has been tapped by President Rene Preval to coordinate the national government's emergency response. The chair of Rotary's Haiti Disaster Preparedness Committee, Dr. Surena and fellow Haitian Rotary members are helping to make sure incoming relief supplies are used effectively. He and his family also have been caring for injured quake victims on the grounds of their home since the disaster occurred. · Among the first international relief workers to reach Haiti were volunteers from ShelterBox,·a U.K.-based disaster response organization supported by Rotary clubs worldwide. Each ShelterBox kit contains a 10-person tent, a water purification system and other survival necessities. About 2,000 ShelterBoxes -- enough to assist 20,000 people -- are in Haiti, and another 3,000 are due within a week, coordinated by logistics teams set up in Miami, Fla., and Santo Domingo, D.R. The ShelterBox team is first targeting pregnant women and families with newborns, but as team member Mark Pearson says, "The walking wounded are everywhere." · Nearly 1,500 of the walking wounded have been treated by 23 physicians volunteering with Comprehensive Disaster Response Services, assisted by six volunteers from two New York City Rotary clubs. Another 600 patients were admitted to the team's emergency hospital. The team worries that as time passes, the risk of disease will increase. · Rotary clubs throughout the Caribbean have raised more than $1 million for immediate and long-term relief, and mobilized to send more than 55 planes carrying 50,000 pounds of medical equipment and supplies.· ·
"Rotary had an incredible infrastructure established before the quake, which has made our relief efforts very effective," says Dick McCombe, a member of the Rotary Club of South-East Nassau, Bahamas, noting that Rotary was in good position to help in Haiti, with 33 projects already underway to provide water, sanitation, medical care, and education even before the earthquake. · The Rotary Foundation has set up a Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund to streamline the flow of contributions, primarily for U.S. club members. Fund managers will work with local Rotary clubs and relief agencies to meet the most pressing needs of communities in the affected area. Funds will be used in the relief effort, and for projects providing longer-term support and development. · Other examples of Rotary's worldwide response to the disaster in Haiti: · Rotary clubs in South Korea quickly raised $100,000 to support a medical team sent to Haiti by the Korean Foundation for International Healthcare. · In Honduras, The Rotary Club of Tocoa collected more than 70,000 pounds of food and medicine and arranged for three cargo flights into Port-au-Prince, with more on the way. "We remember how the world helped us after Hurricane Mitch," said Rotary member Juan Gomez. · The Rotary Club of Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, enlisted the Grand Prix Atlantic Regatta to set sail for the Dominican Republic with 24 yachts loaded with relief supplies. The fleet will arrive in Santo Domingo by the end of January, where local Rotary members will unload supplies for transport into neighboring Haiti. · ___________________________________________________________________________________·· ·
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (October 22, 2009) · The Rotary Club of North Fulton P.O. Box 1131 Alpharetta, GA 30009-1131 Contact: Todd Bellocchio, Public Relations Chair at 404-760-2484 ·
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(Hazlehurst, GA) Hazlehurst Rotary Club welcomed PDG Robert L. Lynn to the October 14th club meeting. ·Mr. Lynn is a 30-year Rotarian and a past district governor in Louisiana. ·He presented a great program in which he discussed his love of poetry and he recited several Rotary poems that he wrote and published in his book titled "Service Yields Its Own Rewards"(shown in photo).· The purpose of the book is to articulate poetically the great concepts that have made Rotary the international force that it is in the world today. ·All profits from the book go to The Rotary Foundation. · Mr. Lynn is a prizewinning poet and the author of over 400 poems. ·He now lives in Duluth, GA. ·For more info on the book, contact Mr. Lynn at 770-876-2904 or at robertllynn@comcast.net · The Rotary Club of North Fulton was formed in January 2000 with Robert Lynn as a founding member.· The Club meets every Tuesday at noon at the North Point Diner on Mansell Road in Alpharetta.· Meetings are open to prospective members.· For info about the Rotary Club of North Fulton or to attend an upcoming meeting, please contact President Joyce Abernathy at 770.475.0656, or visit www.northfultonrotary.org.· For more info on Rotary, visit www.rotary.org.
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Rotary Club of North Fulton Presents its 9th Annual Concert in the Park
(Alpharetta, GA) ·The Rotary Club of North Fulton will be presenting its 9th Annual Concert in the Park with the Swingin' Medallions, to be held at Wills Park Covered Equestrian Center in Alpharetta, GA (near corner Hwy 9 and Wills Rd.) on Thursday, October 1st. Show time is 7:30PM rain or shine. It is a "Chastain" style event: attendees are encouraged to bring their own food and beverage of choice. Catered food can also be delivered. There will be a silent auction during the event. · "What's great about our Concert in the Park is that, not only is it a terrific party and a great way for sponsors to get valuable exposure in the North Fulton community, all monies raised benefit charities that directly impact the lives of folks right here in the North Fulton area, " said Kristi Crockett, chairperson of the Concert committee. · Among the many benefiting charities are North Fulton Community Charities, Drake House, Second Wind Dreams, Back-to-School Program at Mimosa Elementary, and Ed Isakson YMCA Partner with Youth. The Concert in the Park usually raises about $40,000 for a variety of Rotary-supported charities which change from year to year based on need. · "The recent state of the economy makes this year's fundraising efforts a challenge, but we are working harder than ever to not only meet but exceed past years' numbers and make the 9thAnnual Concert in the Park our best year yet," she said.· · Concert tickets can be purchased at www.northfultonrotary.org. To learn about sponsor opportunities, call Kristi Crockett at 770-490-4667, or visit the website. · If you go, · What:· ················· 9th Annual Concert in the Park with The Swingin' Medallions Benefits: ············ · Charities in the North Fulton County area When:·········· ······· Thursday, October 1st. Gates open 6:30 p.m. Concert starts 7:30 p.m. Where:········· ······· Wills Park Covered Equestrian Center, Alpharetta, GA Cost: ····················Individual tickets are $30; Sponsor packages start at $500 Information:····· Call Kristi Crockett at 770-490-4667 or visit www.northfultonrotary.org · · ___________________________________________________________________________________· ·
Event Held in Conjunction with The National Day of Prayer Celebration
Former Georgia Tech, Alabama and Kentucky·Head Coach·Bill Curry·to be Keynote Speaker
· Scott Murray, President of the Rotary Club of North Fulton announced that the Club will hold its annual·Interfaith Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday morning, May 3, 2007 at 7:30 a.m. The event, "America, Unite in Prayer·" will be held at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta.· Former Georgia Tech, Alabama and Kentucky·Head Football Coach·Bill Curry·will be the keynote speaker·for the event. "We are very pleased that Coach·Curry agreed to be our keynote speaker," says Murray. "As the leader of a winning team and a mentor to young athletes, Coach·Curry has actively demonstrated his faith in prayer, sportsmanship, sincerity and family values." The event is the Club's signature project, held each year since the Club was chartered in 2000. · Bill has served under the tutelage of some of the greatest coaches in history: Bobby Dodd, Vince Lombardi, and Don Shula. He played in four NFL championship games, resulting in one World Championship and two Super Bowl Championships, Super Bowl I and Super Bowl V. As head coach at Georgia Tech, Alabama, and Kentucky he coached in numerous bowl games, and was named Coach of the Year in the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Southeastern Conference. In 1989, he was named Bobby Dodd National Coach of the Year.· In 1997 Bill became a college football analyst for ESPN. Since then he has been on the air each week of the football season highlighting what is most exciting in college football. · In addition, several North Fulton clergy representing different religions will share words of inspiration to honor the spirit of the day. The event is being held in conjunction with The National Day of Prayer, the first Thursday in May, an annual event established by an Act of Congress. Similar events will be held nationwide. · "The breakfast encourages Americans to pray for our nation, its people and its leaders," states Rotary Club of North Fulton President Scott Murray. "Our Rotary Club chose to recognize North Fulton's diverse religious population by supporting the National Day of Prayer. People from all over the world now call North Fulton home. In today's troubled times, our members believe·that an Interfaith Prayer Breakfast can help unite the area's business, professional and governmental communities." · Companies and organizations located in North Fulton County are being encouraged to support this event through a corporate sponsorship program, ticket sales and donations. Corporate contributions of $1,000 and $500 are·being solicited and individual tickets are available for $25. Anyone interested in participating as a sponsor or attending should contact Richard Eason at 770-377-3316, or visit the Rotary Club of North Fulton's website at www.northfultonrotary.org. Checks should be made payable to the Rotary Club of North Fulton and mailed to P.O. Box 1131, Alpharetta, GA 30009-1131. · According to Murray, The National Day of Prayer was first established as an annual event by an Act of Congress in 1952 and was signed into law by President Truman. The law was subsequently amended in 1988 and signed by President Ronald Reagan who established the·event as the first Thursday of May each year. Each year, the President issues a proclamation in support of this significant day. More information about the National Day of Prayer can be found at www.nationaldayofprayer.org. · Rotary International is a non-political humanitarian service organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service and help to build goodwill and peace in the world. There are approximately 1.2 million Rotary club members of more than 32,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. · The Rotary Club of North Fulton is dedicated to serving the North Fulton Community. The Club meets every Tuesday at noon at the Rainwater Restaurant on Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta. Contact·Scott Murray at dscottmurraypc@bellsouth.net for more information about the Rotary Club of North Fulton. · ·
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