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Newsletter

October 8, 2024


Meetings

October is Economic and Community Development Month

10/17 Rotary After Hours
10/21 Golf Tournament
10/28 Board Meeting
10/28 Regular Meeting - Trey Pipkin Court of Appeals

LEADERSHIP

President Rick Perry
Vice President Torrie Sunstrom
Vice President Leslie Erwin
Treasurer Laura Crumbley
Secretary Amy Lemelin
Foundation Mark Rawlings
Membership Michael Griffin
Public Image Amy Lemelin
Service Projects Debbie Donaldson

ROTARY CLUB OF
Henry County

Mondays, 12:00 pm
Macon Street Tacos
16 Macon Street
McDonough, GA 30253

Rotary Online

https://henrycountyrotary.org
https://rotary6900.org/
https://rotary.org/

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FAMILY OF ROTARY

Our membership cares deeply about the needs and concerns of our members. We don’t want to miss an opportunity to reach out in friendship when such concerns arise. The chairperson of this committee is NAME and all news should be directed to her at EMAIL ADDRESS

Southern Crescent Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center, a Vital Community Service

Thank you to Gayla Nobles and her staff for hosting the club at The Southern Crescent Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center in Hampton GA.  Gayla, founder and executive director gave us a brief history of the center which originally started as a Crisis Hotline and grew from there.  The center has grown and evolved … [more]

Getting to know our GRSP Student, Sheena Gunawan

Thank you to our GRSP student, Sheena Gunawan for delivering a detailed presentation regarding her home country of Indonesia during this week’s luncheon.  We learned so much about her home country including its leadership, food, and famous places.  Sheena also shared a little about herself with us including … [more]

Local Author, Has Broder Shares His Stories with Us

Thanks to local author, Hans Broder for sharing his books with us during Mondays meeting.  Lots of History with a touch of fiction and McDonough sure  has some rich history worth reading about.  If you haven’t heard the details of the horrific McDonough train wreck known to be the worst of its time in the … [more]

Service Project
Medical Drive to benefit Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC)

What an AMAZING day!  more]

Guest Speaker, Solicitor General, Pam Bettis

Thank you to Pam Bettis, Solicitor General for speaking with our club on Monday August 12th. 

Pam is a phenomenal speaker and person who is passionate about the work her office does. Marked by a very strong work ethic she is very proud of her accomplishments and her presentation was full of humor … [more]

Fundraiser
Rotary Club of Henry County Charity Golf Tournament

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Henry County's Annual Golf Tournament, which is to be held on Monday, October 21st, 2024. A captivating event dedicated to supporting and empowering our Rotary Club's charitable efforts. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Georgia National Golf Club, this annual tournament invites local golfers to a day of fellowship and fun, while making a meaningful impact with local charities.


As we come together for a day of friendly competition, camaraderie, and love for the game, every swing will help raise vital funds to provide assistance and opportunities for a variety of local charities. Join us for this incredible day, where the fairways and greens of our hometown become a stepping stone for dreams.

9:00 AM Registration

10:00 AM Tee Off

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be provided

Award ceremony immediately following tournament

Register to play or sponsor at the link below:

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/golf-tournament-registration-form-temp-33101/items?cart

Service Projects
What are the Rotary Minions doing this October?

Supporting Ferst Readers of Henry County of course!  

We need your help to spread the word and VOTE to help support this much needed program for the children of Henry County.  Every vote you submit for our Minion Character as part of the contest helps put a book in the hands of a child ages birth - 5 years old.  Ferst Readers believes “A child’s path to a brighter future is paved with books” and we do too!

 Please use the link below to donate/vote all month-long during October.  

 https://bit.ly/HenryCharacterContest24



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