Hall County Rotarians Partner in Fundraiser to Feed Hungry in North Georgia

In partnership with the Gainesville (GA) Housing Authority, the Rotary Club of Hall County, Georgia visited the Georgia Mountain Food Bank on July 29, 2016, to paint decorative bowls that will be kiln fired and exchanged for donation at the 2016 food bank fundraiser to feed the North Georgia area hungry.  The event will be held in September at the First Baptist Church of Gainesville, Georgia. This project is one of the Georgia Mountain Food Bank's most popular projects.

The Georgia Mountain Food Bank's mission is to address hunger, health and quality of life by serving those in need throughout the entire North Georgia Region.  The food bank provides a vital link between sources of food supplies and hardworking community-based partner agencies, like our Rotary Club, who help get the food into the hands of families and individuals who need it. 

Volunteers from the Rotary Club of Hall County annually contribute to the food bank’s fundraiser by offering beautifully decorated hand-painted bowls to be exchanged for funds in the event. Other bowls are collected from some of Georgia's most well-known personalities and those who are very talented, but not yet famous. 

Partners with the Gainesville (GA) Housing Authority also proudly provided youth whose groups were representatives of the Harrison Square Apartments, Atlanta Street Apartments and Melrose Apartments to assist in the bowl-painting project.  These young people are indicative of the emerging leaders within public housing.  They were selected for their outstanding influence among their peers. Each actively takes part in mentoring others in the community, by volunteering and promoting peace and education. 

For more information on the GHA, visit their website at:   Gainesville Housing Authority.

You may also learn more about the Empty Bowl Luncheon by visiting the website of the Georgia Mountain Food bank at:  Georgia Mountain Food Bank.

The Rotary Club of Hall County invites you to also drop by our website for information on future events:  The Rotary Club of Hall County.

District Governor Kim Waters shows how it's done.

-  Submitted by Hall County Rotary Club President Ralph Taylor

CLASSIC CITY OF ATHENS ROTARY CLUB HONORS HOMEGROWN HERO

Athens Mayor Nancy Denson, a member of the Classic City of Athens Rotary Club, presented United States Marine Sergeant Ryan Pass with the Key to The City at the June 20^th Classic City Rotary Club meeting. 

Sgt. Pass received the Bronze Star for bravery in the line of duty in Iraq.  His unit was pinned down by gunfire when two of his marines were hit.  He was able to continue returning fire while getting both of his fellow marines to safety and thus they were transported for medical assistance.  They both recovered from their wounds.

Sgt. Pass is a native Athenian and graduated from high school in Athens.  Many of his family members were in attendance, as well as his best friend growing up and his best friend’s family.  Mayor Denson also read a proclamation naming June 14, 2016, as Sergeant Ryan Pass Day in Athens.   Sgt. Pass is currently stationed at Camp Pendleton in California.

Athens Mayor and Rotarian Nancy Denson
with US Marine Sergeant Ryan Pass

LAKE CHATUGE-HIAWASSEE ROTARY CLUB AWARDS ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR

Outgoing President Gerry Gutenstein presents Jim Brownlee with the “Rotarian of the Year” Award for his outstanding involvement, dedication, and success at guiding the Club to 100% participation in its PolioPlus Foundation Program.

The Lake Chatuge-Hiawassee Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at noon at the Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa in Young Harris.

Please see our Facebook page for more information.

Outgoing President Gerry Gutenstein and Jim Brownlee

RLI TRAINING AND DISTRICT 6910's PARTICIPANTS LAST APRIL IN ATHENS, GA

Rotary Leadership Institute -

 RLI Sunshine Division

At RLI, we teach LEADERS about ROTARY.

As Rotarians, you are all leaders, some in your community, some in your profession, and some in life in general…

At RLI, our purpose is to give you the necessary tools and skills to be better Rotarians. As in every endeavor, the more you know about anything, the more interesting it becomes. Rotary is most assuredly one of those areas that the more you put into it, the more you get out of it. RLI can make that possible for you. Graduates of RLI are more likely to remain in, and be a bigger part of Rotary, than any other demographic.

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CANTON ROTARY CLUB AND FRIENDS MAKE 2,500 SUMMER LUNCHES FOR MUST MINISTRIES

Answering a call to action, 80 Canton Rotarians, friends, family, and members of the community came together to make 2,500 lunches for the MUSTMinistries summer lunch program on June 14. Ranging in age from 5 to 85, in just 75 minutes energetic and industrious members of the Canton Rotary Club, Cherokee Rotary Community Corps, Cherokee County YMCA, and other community organizations put together brown bag lunches for 1,000 Cherokee County children for 2 days or more.

MUST Ministries' need for summer lunches is overwhelming and growing every year -- this summer MUST will make and deliver over 7,000 lunches every weekday for 10 weeks in 7 counties (Cherokee, Cobb, Douglas, Bartow, Pickens, North Fulton, and Gwinnett). In Cherokee County alone, 12,633 children are on free or reduced lunch in their schools during the school year.  MUST Ministries helps feed these children lunch throughout the summer.

The Canton Rotary Club and other  community organizations come together to serve
the children of their community by preparing thousands of lunches.

The abundant fruits of their labor, and a job well done!

Conyers Rotary Club Honored Students in May

Conyers Rotary Club Celebrates the Youth in their Community

Rotary Club of South Hall County - 80's 5K Run - August 20th

3^rd Annual South Hall Rotary 5K

Saturday, August 20, 9 am Start

Flowery Branch Depot

5517 Main Street, Flowery Branch, GA

“Come dressed in your favorite 80’s Gear”

Officially timed race                 

Online registration    

www.runnersfit.com/southhallrotary5k

www.active.com

$25 registration fee/ Run Walk

$25 registration fee/ Phantom Runner

Online registration ends August 19^th, 2016

Proceeds benefit:

Boys/Girls Clubs of Hall County

University of North Georgia

Scholarship Fund

Other local charities

For more information please contact Sean Childers at: sean.childers.ke6b@statefarm.com