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| | | | 1 12:15p Roswell: Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper
Guest T yler J Harper is Georgia’s 17th Agriculture Commissioner, a 7th generation farmer, a small businessman, and a proud native of rural South Georgia. A lifelong resident of the Peach State, Harper is a champion for Georgia’s #1 industry, the farm families who fuel its success, and all of rural Georgia. He knows that for Georgia’s farmers and producers, agriculture is more than just a job or a hobby – it is our way of life. Harper grows peanuts, cotton, and timber and runs a small cow-calf operation on land that has been in his family for over 100 years in Irwin County, Georgia.
The Georgia Agriculture Commissioner is elected statewide by the people of Georgia and plays a vital role in protecting consumers and ensuring the continued success of Georgia agriculture – the state’s largest industry, employing nearly 400,000 Georgians and contributing $91.4 billion to our state’s economy each year. The Agriculture Commissioner is charged with overseeing the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s wide-ranging operations and has a broad mandate to “to examine and investigate any matter relating to or affecting the welfare of farmers and consumers of the state.”
Since being sworn in as Commissioner in January 2023, Harper has helped deliver numerous wins for Georgia farmers and consumers and the state’s #1 industry. These include establishing the Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund; banning Adversarial foreign nations, like China, from buying Georgia farmland; restoring the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s status as a Law Enforcement Agency; protecting Georgia consumers and children by establishing much needed guardrails for consumable hemp products. At the same time, Harper has worked closely with the General Assembly to increase funding for the Department to improve operations, investing in new technology, increase staff salaries, and better serve Georgia farmers and consumers. At the Commissioner’s direction, the Georgia Grown program has entered into exciting new partnerships with the Atlanta Braves and University of Georgia Football and was recently named the title sponsor of the “Georgia Grown Bowl” played annually between Georgia State and Georgia Southern.
From 2012-2022, Harper represented Southeast and South-Central Georgia in the State Senate where he served in leadership on the Public Safety, Natural Resources, and Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committees. Harper sponsored dozens of pieces of legislation to benefit farmers and rural Georgia that became law. These include Right to Farm, expanding Agricultural Education opportunities, improving rural healthcare, expanding rural broadband access, reducing tax burdens on farmers and producers, and more.
Harper’s passion for Georgia agriculture started on the family farm where he learned to drive on his grandaddy’s Massey Fergusson 135 as a boy. He was actively involved in Georgia 4-H and Georgia FFA during his childhood and continues to champion both programs. Harper is a proud graduate of both Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the University of Georgia College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. He has held leadership positions in numerous organizations from his local Rotary club to the Georgia Young Farmers Association.
Commissioner Harper is an avid hunter, musician, and pilot – rated for both fixed wing and rotor aircraft. When he is not working at the family farm or in his capacity as Commissioner, you can find Commissioner Harper enjoying the outdoors, in the cockpit, or at Satilla Baptist Church – where he still plays in the band on Sundays when is at home. Harper is a proud Uncle to his nieces Lily and Penelope and nephew Crawford. 11:30 Thomasville: Blood Drive The OneBlood Blood Mobile will be onsite. All donors will receive a prize, along with a wellness checkup, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening. Appointments are encouraged, please visit oneblood.org/donate-now and use sponsor code 17630.
| 2 | 3 7 North Cobb County: The Lucky Dog Race for Recovery 5K North Cobb Rotary is a $500 Sponsor for this Event!
Hosted by The Extension Alumni Get ready to lace up your sneakers, leash up your pup, and join us for a tail-wagging good time at The Lucky Dog Race for Recovery 5K! This fun, family-friendly event brings together dog lovers, fitness enthusiasts, and community supporters for a scenic 5K run/walk that benefits a great cause. Whether you’re racing to beat your personal best or strolling at a casual pace with your four-legged friend, this event is all about community, connection, and compassion. All proceeds support The Extension Alumni, where we help individuals rebuild their lives from homelessness and substance abuse. Address: 2801 George Busbee Parkway, Kennesaw, GA US 30144
Run Sign Up Link: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Kennesaw/TheLuckyDogWalk Champion: Brenda Fischer |
4 4p Dunwoody: Reception for our GRSP student - Sebastián Welcome party for Sebastian - and you're invited to attend. Thanks to Carter and Marycarol for hosting this event at their home ( 3889 Downing Ln., Atlanta, GA 30319). Sebastian is a senior at Oglethorpe University and hails from Guatemala. The welcome party offers a great opportunity to get to know him a little better and enjoy time with the Dunwoody Family of Rotary. The event begins at 4 pm and includes dinner. Please let Carter know if you will be attending - and whether you plan to bring an appetizer, salad or dessert. The club will provide beverages and the main course.
| 5 11 East Cobb: MUST Ministries Neighborhood Pantry We are still in need of laundry detergent! We need 200+ jugs of laundry detergent (larger size) for every pantry, every month. Donations can be dropped off at the RUMC Fellowship Hall on Pantry Day anytime before 4:00 PM. You may also drop items off in advance at First Baptist Roswell, and volunteers will deliver them to the pantry. The Mimosa pantry is located at Roswell United Methodist Church (Fellowship Hall)
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 8 Atlanta Brasil: Friday Networking Coffee - Rotary Means Business On the second Fridays of the month, business networking occurs at Panera Bread (3625 Spring Hill Road, Atlanta, Ga 30339), buy your own. Co-sponsored by The Vinings-Cumberland and Smyrna Rotary Clubs. Get to know your Rotarian friends’ businesses and work experience in a casual environment with facilitator hosts from the clubs. Come a bit early Facilitation starts at 8. 8 Vinings Cumberland: Friday Networking Coffee - Rotary Means Business On the second Fridays of the month, business networking occurs at Panera Bread (3625 Spring Hill Road, Atlanta, Ga 30339), buy your own. Co-sponsored by The Vinings-Cumberland and Smyrna Rotary Clubs. Get to know your Rotarian friends’ businesses and work experience in a casual environment with facilitator hosts from the clubs.
Come a bit early Facilitation starts at 8. | 10 8 Americus: Rotary Yard Sale Got items you are ready to be rid of? One person's trash is another's treasure. Price your stuff and bring it to Lenny's Market on Hampton Street to sell in the Rotary Yard Sale. All proceeds will go back to Americus Rotary to fund community projects. |
11 | 12 | 13 7p Atlanta Brasil: Sack Pack - Lunches for Table on Delk Vinings Cumberland Rotarians invite the community to join them on the Second Tuesdays of the month to assemble lunch sacks (chips, sandwiches, etc.) that are distributed the next day by The Table on Delk to children getting off the school bus (during the school year) and through programming (during the summer) in the immediate vicinity of Delk Road and Interstate 75. The Table on Delk is committed to serving individuals at risk of sex-trafficking. Part of that mission includes addressing critical needs of mostly women and their young families to decrease that risk, desperation, and food insecurity. The Sack Pack is held in the Community Room at Fire Station No. 5 in Vinings (4336 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30339). Please park next store at Another Broken Egg (which will be closed at that time) and follow the sidewalk. LOCATION: 4336 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30339 (intersection of Paces Ferry and Paces Mill). Rotary Host Jennifer Humphrey: 404-409-1348 7p Vinings Cumberland: Sack Pack - Assembling Lunches for Table on Delk Vinings Cumberland Rotarians invite the community to join them on the Second Tuesdays of the month to assemble lunch sacks (chips, sandwiches, etc.) that are distributed the next day by The Table on Delk to children getting off the school bus (during the school year) and through programming (during the summer) in the immediate vicinity of Delk Road and Interstate 75. The Table on Delk is committed to serving individuals at risk of sex-trafficking. Part of that mission includes addressing critical needs of mostly women and their young families to decrease that risk, desperation, and food insecurity. The Sack Pack is held in the Community Room at Fire Station No. 5 in Vinings (4336 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30339). Please park next store at Another Broken Egg (which will be closed at that time) and follow the sidewalk. LOCATION: 4336 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30339 (intersection of Paces Ferry and Paces Mill). Rotary Host Jennifer Humphrey: 404-409-1348
| 14 6:30p North Cobb County: Volunteer: Women's Extension Dinner Volunteers need to bring sides for 30 people, serve dinner, and cleanup. The Extension is a faith based, 12 step, recovery program for both men and women. The residential program has Marietta facilities on Church St. Extension for the men and Holiday St. for women. North Cobb Rotary has provided dinner on a monthly basis for going on 15 years. It is a chance to get to know your fellow members in service as well as provide some encouragement for the men and women in recovery. Residents are required to gain employment during their residence and they receive counseling, job preparation and life skills in addition to the recovery process. This is an opportunity to get to know your members and be an encourager to these residents as they transform their lives.
Address: 130 Holiday St Marietta, GA 30060 Sign Up Genius Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BA4A72DA7FEC61-65819431-10142026#/ Champion: Cindy Haslock | 15 5:30p North Cobb County: Social: McKenna Farms October Social – Who’s Your Football Team? Our October Social will be held at McKenna Farms this year, and we’re bringing the football spirit! Theme: Football’s Biggest Fan! Come dressed as your favorite team—College, NFL, or whatever team you cheer for! Show off your team spirit and let’s see who takes home bragging rights for the best fan outfit! Food will be provided
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Tea & Water will be provided The general parking is when you come in the first drive on the left and then we’ll just have tables set up in the field on the right. Families are welcome! Come ready for some great food, fun, fellowship, and a little friendly football rivalry! We can’t wait to see everyone’s team spirit! Address: 3044 Due West Road, Dallas, GA 30157 Sign Up Genius Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BA4A72DA7FEC61-65837936-10152026#/ Champion: Sandra Glenn 5:30p Buckhead: Thirsty Thursday Register Please join us for Thirsty Thursday (address will be emailed when you register). Come enjoy drinks, supper, swimming (if you are interested!), and good company. 5:30p Discover Rotary - Southwest GeorgiaRegister Register now for an evening of networking, food, and drinks. Learn more about Rotary, how to join, serve, and make an impact in your community! Agenda: 5:30 pm - Check-in 5:45 pm - Appetizers, Cocktails, Networking 6:15 pm - Program, Presentation, Discussion 6:45 pm - Q&A / Next Steps 7:00 pm - Adjourn 
| 16 | 17 9 Buckhead: Healthy Pet Event as part of the Pawsitivity Partnership with LifeLine Come out and support our Pawsitivity Partnership with LifeLine's Healthy Pet event. Buckhead Rotary is the sponsor for this event! There will be 1,500+ pets and their people in attendance along with Fulton County Commissioner Khadijah Abdur-Rahman. This event provides the much needed vaccinations for dogs and cats as well as chipping and vouchers for spaying and neutering. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to engage with the animals as you help direct people, check them in, and assist with paperwork. If you cannot stay the entire time, come anyway to show our Buckhead Rotary support. Families and children of all ages are welcome to attend. LifeLine provides breakfast (bagels and donuts) and coffee plus lunch for all staff, volunteers, and event attendees. Event Hours: 10 AM - 1 PM Volunteer Shifts: Start at 6:30, 7:00, 8:15, and 8:45 AM (depending on the role) and last until the event ends (between 3-4 PM). Where: Atlanta Technical College 1560 Metropolitan Parkway SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 Please sign up here and indicate you are with Buckhead Rotary.
10:30 North Cobb County: Volunteer: McKenna Farms Fall Festival McKenna Farms Therapy Services is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing vital therapy services to children and young adults, ages birth to 21, with special needs throughout Northwest Georgia and the Metro Atlanta area. They have invited us to help support their Annual Fall Festival, a wonderful community event that welcomes approximately 1,000 attendees for a day filled with fun, games, activities, and plenty of fall festivities! There are many volunteer opportunities available—just check out the available slots below. If you have the time, feel free to sign up for more than one volunteer position! The event runs from 11am-4PM. Those staying till 5 will help break down and put things away. We are especially excited that our very own Monique Sparks is chairing this amazing event! Have questions? Contact Monique directly at 678-276-6037. Otherwise, head over to Sign Up Genius, choose your volunteer slots, and join us in making this a fun and memorable day for the McKenna Farms community! Thank you for volunteering and being part of something special Address: 3044 Due West Rd, Dallas, GA 30157
Sign Up Genius Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BA4A72DA7FEC61-65819693-10172026#/ Champion: Monique Sparks |
18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 8 Vinings Cumberland: Friday Networking Coffee - Rotary Means Business On the fourth Fridays of the month, business networking occurs at Atlanta Bread Company (4490 S. Cobb Drive, Smyrna, Ga 30080 - near Publix), buy your own. Co-sponsored by The Vinings-Cumberland and Smyrna Rotary Clubs. Get to know your Rotarian friends’ businesses and work experience in a casual environment with facilitator hosts from the clubs.
Come a bit early Facilitation starts at 8. 8 Atlanta Brasil: Friday Networking Coffee - Rotary Means Business On the fourth Fridays of the month, business networking occurs at Atlanta Bread Company (4490 S. Cobb Drive, Smyrna, Ga 30080 - near Publix), buy your own. Co-sponsored by The Vinings-Cumberland and Smyrna Rotary Clubs. Get to know your Rotarian friends’ businesses and work experience in a casual environment with facilitator hosts from the clubs. Come a bit early Facilitation starts at 8. | 24 |
25 | 26 | 27 | 28 8 North Fulton: Rotary Club of North Fulton, Rotary Club of Roswell and Rotary Club of North Atlanta Professional Alliance Blood Drive To Volunteer at the Blood Drive Click Here: Rotary Club and Red Cross Blood Drive Volunteer Sign Up BLOOD DRIVE DETAILS: Roswell Junction – 340 S. Atlanta St., Roswell Wednesday, October 28th 8:00am – 2:00 pm https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=roswellrotary Please share this information with your sphere! Unable to donate blood, please pass along the word to others, encouraging them to donate. If you are unable to donate on this day or this location, please donate at a convenient location / day. Please advise location and date you donated within two weeks either side of October 28th, you will receive a Variant Gift Card and be entered in a special drawing for a gift bag. Though your donation won't be attributed to our efforts, the most importantly blood will be donated. (Please make every effort to travel to Roswell Junction on Wednesday October 28th to donate.) We need Volunteers to assist at the Drive. A SignUp Genius link is forthcoming. The Red Cross is currently facing a critical blood shortage, and this is a great opportunity to support a life-saving cause while connecting with our community.
- There's a severe need for blood to replenish depleted supplies
- Red Cross provides a pleasant, safe and easy experience and great care while donating
- People dealing with cancer and other severe illnesses need your blood
- One person needs blood every two seconds
- Regular donation can help improve cardiovascular health and reduce blood viscosity
- Feeling lightheaded is uncommon and usually preventable. Eating a meal, drinking water, and resting for a few minutes afterward dramatically reduces the risk.
The Rotary Club of North Fulton, Roswell Rotary and Rotary Club of North Atlanta Professional Alliance are hosting a community blood drive on Wednesday, October 28th at Roswell Junction, and we are inviting local businesses and nonprofits to participate as community sponsors. Contact Mark Hutchins mhutchins75@gmail.com for further details*. *What does sponsorship involve? • Promoting the blood drive on your social media and with your network
• Encouraging your staff and customers to donate blood
• Providing a special offer, gift card, or promotion for the donor giveaway bags Examples include Variant Brewery’s “Give a Pint – Get a Pint” coupon and restaurant coupons from Roswell Junction. Please let other business owner know of this opportunity. Thank you for your assistance. Mark Hutchins mhutchins75@gmail.com
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