Roswell Rotary Club

06/06/2026

✨✨Roswell Rotary Continues Tradition of Leadership and Fellowship✨✨

This month, the Roswell Rotary Club proudly continued one of its longest-standing traditions by hosting its annual Past Presidents Dinner — a gathering that has brought together club leadership for more than 30 years. The evening serves as an opportunity for past presidents and the current Board of Directors to come together for fellowship, reflection, and leadership transition as the club prepares for a new Rotary year. More importantly, it provides an opportunity for incoming leadership to receive wisdom, encouragement, and perspective from those who have previously served in the role of club president. Amazingly, of the 29 living past Presidents of Roswell Rotary, 25 of them were in attendance!

This year’s dinner was graciously hosted by Past Roswell Rotary President and Rotary District 6900 Past Governor Bob Hagan, who opened his home for the occasion. The event was coordinated by Roswell Rotary Events Chair Bobby Clarkson, who partnered with our local Outback Steakhouse Steakhouse to provide an outstanding catered dinner for the evening. Current Roswell Rotary President Trummie Lee - State Farm Insurance Agent Patrick opened the evening by welcoming everyone, giving thanks to those that helped this night happen, and passed the microphone to each past President in the club. One by one, former club presidents stood and introduced themselves by their year of service, offering Leslie Bassett words of encouragement and leadership advice as she prepares to lead the club during the 2026–2027 Rotary year.

The evening was marked by perfect weather, meaningful fellowship, and a strong sense of connection between the club’s past, present, and future leadership. Leslie Bassett thanked the group for their support and reflected on the importance of preserving traditions that strengthen unity within the club. She gave a powerful, yet measured, look into what she plans to accomplish in the coming Rotary year, while acknowledging the treasured advice of those Past Presidents in attendance.

Events like the Past Presidents Dinner are a reminder that Rotary leadership is never carried alone. Through mentorship, fellowship, and a shared commitment to Service Above Self, Roswell Rotary continues to build lasting bonds that strengthen not only the club, but also the broader mission of Rotary throughout Roswell, Georgia, and internationally.

Sic Vos Non Vobis

06/05/2026

Do yall ever wonder how all of the funds are spent from our Annual Golf, Tennis and Pickleball Tournament?

Roswell Rotary and President Trummie Lee Patrick, III want to share a story that could have an impact on you, your neighbor or your family member. One of the grants awarded from this year's tournament went to the Roswell Fire Department to order an EV Fire Blanket XL Kit.

This includes a high-temperature blanket to rapidly contain vehicle fires, it helps limit the oxygen tot he fire and suppresses the flame spread. It can be deployed in 90 seconds by two firemen. It also includes the EV Suppressor Mister, a specialized battery-cooling nozzle designed for electric vehicle battery fires.

Together these tools enhance firefighter safety, improve operation readiness and better prepare the Roswell Fire Dept for the evolving changes associated with vehicle technology.

YOU and each of your fellow rotarians made a difference in this community. We appreciate our partnership with the RFD!

District 6900

06/04/2026

President Trummie Lee Patrick III's meeting today was full of all things Rotary.

Scott Bagwill shared his message of determination, persistence and the will to live. Today, Scott Bagwill is running miles along the Atlanta BeltLine, training for races, dreaming about completing an Ironman in 2030, and celebrating a transformation that has changed nearly every part of his life. Two years ago, Scott weighed 596 pounds, the highest documented weight of his life. He believes he may have weighed more at times, but that number was the moment he knew something had to change. Thank you to Past Presidents Jacque Digieso, Ph.D and Bob Hagan for introducing Scott to us.

Our Georgia Rotary Student Program, student Louise Nielsen brought her family to our meeting. Her dad is a Rotarian from Denmark!

We moved two members from Red Badge to Blue and had a special presentation from the Roswell Fire Department. Stay tuned for an update about that tomorrow!

Rotary District 6900

06/03/2026

This Thursday, June 4th, President Trummie Lee Patrick, III invites you to hear the story of Scott Bagwill. He is a former The Cottage School, Roswell, GA student and was featured on 11Alive news this year.

Noon at the Roswell Area Park

Click here to view the story, you dont want to miss this week's meeting.

Rotary District 6900

He says small steps, mental health work, and a running community helped him rebuild confidence and his life.

06/03/2026

President Trummie Lee Patrick III and many other Roswell Rotarians will be out supporting Roswell Police Department and the Friends of Roswell Police Foundation raising money for our first responders when they are in need.

Come out and see all of the amazing cars, grab a raffle ticket or two and have lunch with us on:

June 6th
Lebanon Baptist Church
11250 Crabapple Rd., Roswell, GA 30075
11AM - 3PM

Rain or Shine - we look forward to seeing you all there.

Rotary District 6900

06/01/2026

President Trummie Lee Patrick, III invites you, your friends and neighbors to hear from a The Cottage School, Roswell, GA Alumni Scott Bagwill.

Thursday, June 4th
Noon
Roswell Area Park
10495 Woodstock Rd., Roswell, GA 30075

Today, Scott Bagwill is running miles along the Atlanta BeltLine, training for races, dreaming about completing an Ironman in 2030, and celebrating a transformation that has changed nearly every part of his life.

Two years ago, Scott weighed 596 pounds, the highest documented weight of his life. He believes he may have weighed more at times, but that number was the moment he knew something had to change.

"I didn't want to be the reason someone lost me," he said. "From that moment on, I knew I needed to finally change my life."

We are looking forward to his inspiring and impactful message about his health journey.

Past Presidents Jacque Digieso and Bob Hagan will introduce Scott.

See you all there.

Rotary District 6900

06/01/2026

President Trummie Lee Patrick, III would like you to grab a friend and come donate your BLOOD.

Give us a pint and we will give you a pint, we have partnered with Variant Brewing Company for our blood drive in June.

Wednesday June 24th
8am-2pm
Roswell Junction
340 South Atlanta Street, Roswell, GA 30075

Rotary District 6900

05/29/2026

As President Elect Leslie Bassett mentioned from the podium yesterday, HomeStretch, Inc - Roswell GA is looking for volunteers over the summer

RRC’s goal is to contribute 33 hours - one hour per child!

🌀 can you spare an hour? 🌀

Scan the QR code here to sign up! You also received an email with the sign up genius link!

Rotary District 6900 + President Trummie Lee Patrick III

05/29/2026

President Trummie Lee Patrick III would like to introduce you to one of our newest members, Connor Beecham.

Growing up in Milton, but surrounded by a Roswellian family, Connor Beecham and wife, Kelley, moved to Roswell about a year ago from Brookhaven. Meeting with Bob Clarkson helped him decide to join Roswell Rotary.

Since his dad, Steve Beecham has belonged to the Alpharetta Rotary for 25 years, he was quite familiar with the concept and ready to plug into our community.

Graduating from Kings Ridge Christian School in 2010, Connor started his college career playing football at Samford University for 2 years prior to transferring to UGA in 2013, then earning his BA in Business Management in 2015.

With his dad, he proudly co-owns Home Town Mortgage based in Alpharetta, the oldest mortgage company operating there. His wife works at Anchored Mind, a mental health and nutrition studio based here at Woodstock Road and Canton Street. Now living in Land O Lakes, they have started to build an incredible group of friends in their neighborhood…possible Rotarians in the near future?

Fun fact: Connor co-owns a local residential painting company here in Roswell called Terminus Painting Company!

Rotary District 6900

05/29/2026

Past President Bob Hagan can manage to take photos WHILE he’s running the meeting!!!

President Trummie Lee Patrick III left us all in capable hands today!

We had Consumer Reporter Dale Cardwell as our speaker.

We awarded member, Bill Sawin with his Paul Harris Fellow Pin.

Past President Lynne Lindsay thanked everyone for their support for a success 27th annual Memorial Day Program 🇺🇸

Rotary District 6900