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Finishing Out December Strong
President Alex's Message

Fellow Rotarians-

It is hard to believe that 2023 is nearly over and that my term is half over as is that of our incredible Board. We are so proud of this Club, all that it has accomplished, and all that it will do.

As a reminder, we are continuing our tradition of caroling on Canton this Wednesday and Thursday is our final meeting of the year. I encourage everyone to continue attending our Christmas Market up to and through Christmas Eve.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Alex

Alex B. Kaufman

Roswell Rotary Club President 

2023-2024

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Entrepreneur, Author, and Coach, Marlon Grigsby to Speak

Marlon Grigsby’s mission is to unleash his full potential while inspiring greatness in others by helping them lead intentional, purpose-driven lives.  Marlon is the founder of Sentry IT, an IT professional service, consulting, and cybersecurity company, the founder of The Ultimate Clarity company, a breakthrough success coaching company, the author of The Ultimate YOU! Be you. Only Better and The Ultimate MAN! A man’s guide to living bigger, loving deeper, and creating a legacy.  As a tech executive, entrepreneur, author, and coach, Marlon believes if you can dream it, you can do it. He has dedicated his life to helping high-achieving leaders identify and overcome obstacles to create more meaningful impact. Marlon’s passion is empowering executives and entrepreneurs to overcome barriers to fulfillment. He teaches them to take their careers, businesses, finances, and relationships to the next level. Marlon lives right here in Roswell.  He is a loving husband, father of three, a basketball coach, wannabe golfer, and bourbon enthusiast who believes in strategic life planning.

You Are Invited!
State Capital Tour with GA State Sen. John Albers

A special note from Senator John Albers

The Georgia Capitol is a beautiful, historic building downtown decorated for Christmas. I would love to provide a personal tour for you and your family (kids and friends are very welcome). There is typically no school, and many people are vacationing this Tuesday, 12/19.  This is an annual event, and everyone has a great time.

 We will be taking and providing pictures of you and your family/team in front of the tree in the rotunda of the Capitol.  I hope you can join us.  Come early and enjoy coffee, cocoa, and cookies in my office at the Capitol.  If you arrive on time, meet us any time before 2:00 pm in the rotunda at the big Christmas tree.  

If you have not already, please RSVP for the logistics and headcount to Senator John Albers john@senatoralbers.com

Tuesday, 12/19 @ 2:00 pm - Georgia State Capitol

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Come Sing with Your RRC Friends!
Caroling on Canton Street

Its that time again... THIS WEDNESDAY, 12/20!!!

6:30-8:00 

Meeting at The Vick where Kadijah's team will serve Hot Chocolate + Cookies (no charge for Rotarians). We will Carol down Canton Street ending at Rockin Taco. **The bar will be open for everyone to buy themselves a drink**

Dress Festive and wear your best Santa hat! Hagan will bring copies of the songs for everyone to make sure they sing the actual words :) 

There is no charge for this event but please RSVP to Alicia! ahughes@wsnielsen.com or text 678-283-7098.

The Story of... Christkindlmarket

Roswell Rotary Club is proud to be a partner with Munich Event Group (MEG) to bring the ChristkindlMarket to Roswell. President Alex had a love of German Christmas markets from his travels and coincidentally, a business relationship with MEG.  Together they discussed the idea of bringing the tradition to Roswell. Alex, when Chairman of the Star House Foundation, was instrumental in getting the Star House Roswell Beer Fest started in Roswell so he thought the Christmas Market would be a wonderful event to bring to the community, as well.  As it happened, Friends of Bulloch, Inc. was just starting to plan a Christmas market on the grounds of Bulloch Hall. They approached Alex to consider having the ChristkindlMarket there.  MEG visited the property, took drone videos, and fell in love with the setting. 

The next chore was to get the City on board.  Alex and MEG had concerns that the City would be able to permit and approve the Market in time for Christmas 2023, however the Mayor and Council were excited about the Market idea and expeditiously worked in tandem with all stakeholders, including Roswell’s Recreation and Parks, to pull off the Christkindlmarket  in time.  Alex’s vision was that the event could become a tradition and legacy for the Club and would continue to grow for years to come. The vision was for the Market to be a family-friendly event and fun for all ages and all people in and around the Roswell Community and beyond.  

In addition to community-building and partnership with the City, the Market was to be a second major fundraiser for the Club as well as Friends of Bulloch. It was also designed to bring additional exposure to the Club, enhance the Club’s standing in the community, and to attract new members. The Market provides opportunities for the other charities RRC supports to participate, like giving children from Star House and Drake House chance to come see Santa!  It is also a way to enhance  Rotary’s relationship with Roswell Recreation and Parks Department, Roswell’s Economic Development Departments, the Mayor and Council, as well as other economic stakeholders in the City, such as Roswell Inc.

The ChristkindlMarket also presents many volunteer opportunities for our Club members and others. For instance, in partnership with Friends of Bulloch, Inc. Rotary members who donate their time to work in the Bulloch Hall Gift Shoppe allow us to serve a higher volume of shoppers during extended open hours.  The Roswell community of hotels, shops, and restaurants understand the positive economic impact this event will provide the City.  Watch for results in Visit Roswell and Roswell Inc. It’s a win- win for all involved.   As a Roswell Rotarian, please join us to make the Market a Holiday success!

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Toys for Military Families
Another Chance to Donate Toys-Support Military Families

Please bring donations of toys to the next two meetings to benefit children of military families. Roswell Rotary has partnered with the VFW to bring some smiles on Christmas morning to the families of those who have served us so well. Jim Swain jim@avapp.org and Ron Cowan roncowan@bellsouth.net have the details if you have questions.  

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