President's Message
Welcome Back Roswell Rotary!
I hope everyone had a great holiday season and is well rested, eager to get back to doing what we do best, give back to the community and have a blast doing it!
We had a great turnout of singers for our "Caroling on Canton Street" where we strolled through some of the local establishments and "treated" the patrons to some good ole fashion Christmas Carols. We even visited Betty Price's mother, singing songs from outside her window as she was in lock down in her assisted care faculty. Thank you Michael Agurkis for having us at your office for the pre game refreshments.
Join us this week as we get back into action with a pub crawl starting at Gate City on Wednesday! Then on Thursday our very own Dave McCleary will share a great story of how our police department saved a local young lady from human trafficking.
Roswell Rotary, you truly are the light of this community.
End Human Trafficking Update 1-6-22
Past President Dave McCleary will update us on the latest efforts and actions in the End Human Trafficking area.
Startling Facts about Human Trafficking
"Human trafficking is the 2nd largest business in the world, second only to illicit drugs. Often the two overlap."
"Traffickers may be strangers, teachers and even family members"
The Power of One and the Power of Rotary
Hear past president Dave McCleary's update on what is happening with the effort to combat human slavery. If ever there was an example of the Power of ONE, it is Dave. After learning that human trafficking is not just a third world issue but happens daily right here in our hometown community, Dave was compelled to act. Knowing the influence and vastness of Rotary, which embraces 34,000 clubs and 1.2 million members worldwide, collectively the many become one force. Dave spent countless hours attending meetings, contacting and working with non-profit groups already serving different aspects of this multi-faceted issue to learn and determine the best way Rotary could help to achieve the goal of stopping human trafficking/modern day slavery).
The Mission
Dave can tell you stories of so many lives that have been changed as a result of this effort....young girls rescued from traffickers, mothers and fathers getting their daughters back, coordinated efforts with truck stops and hotels and airlines and bars to post signage to increase awareness and as an emergency rescue for victims. The spark of his commitment to this cause has exploded into huge awareness and legislation and deliverance for so many victims. Please make sure you attend on Thursday, Jan. 6 to hear directly from Dave about current efforts and to find out how we as Rotarians can help!!! Don't miss this one!
January Hump Day
It's a Pub Crawl! Wed. January 5th 5:30pm
Calling Roswell Rotarians to a Pub Crawl!
Welcome the New Year with a Pub Crawl on Wed. 1-5 at 5:30 pm. Meet at Gate City with your swagger and your warm clothes and boots. We will begin with some adult beverages at Gate City to warm us up, then walk Canton Street to cheer in the New Year and raise a glass to your Roswell Rotary friends!
Hump Days Rock!
Let's start the 2022 hump Day gathering off strong! Join us for a brew and YOU!!!!
