District Conference
An Award Winning Year
District Conference returns to Jekyll Island
The Rotary Club of Alpharetta had one of its most successful years ever in 2008-2009. We accomplished many things in the areas of service and fellowship and we left a lasting impact on our community.
There are 71 clubs in our district, and our accomplishments were recognized repeatedly at the District Conference. In all, the Alpharetta Rotary Club received 23 separate awards in Category III ranging from Bronze to first place Platinum awards. We finished at the top in many categories including the Platinum Award for Community Service!
The Rotarians who attended the District Conference had a great time partying in the hospitality suite, dining out, parading in flashing cowboy hats, and hanging out pool side at the Jekyll Island Club. Oh yeah, we attended some conference sessions and the award presentations. A special thanks to Cindy Corder, Ann Hart and Karen Hipes for their hard work on the House of Friendship display and conference theme.
Although we volunteer our time and resources to do good and make a difference, it's still nice when our peers recognize our accomplishments. Thank you for your involvement and hard work to make this year a resounding success.
2008-2009 Awards
Presidential Citation
Governor's Citation
Sheffield Leadership Award
PLATINUM - 1st Place
Community Service
Public Relations
New Generations
CART Support
House of Friendship Display
Conference Theme
GOLD - 2nd Place
Overall Service
Membership
Website
Yearbook
SILVER - 3rd Place
Club Administration
Foundation Program
Literacy & Education
Educational Service
Bulletin
BRONZE - 4th Place
International Service
Vocational Service
Simplified Grant Project
Foundation Support
Al Thompson Award for Foundation Giving
The award winning Alpharetta Rotary House of Friendship
Wayne & Lynn Robinson and Mike & Sharon Lowry dine on the cruise boat 
Pat & Steve Gillard with Sam Gordon on the deck of the cruise boat
Joel Canada and Mike Lowry cruising the island in the Red Bug
A little beach time on Friday afternoon
President John show off the award winning flashing cowboy hat
Theme night dinner
Theme night dinner
Alpharetta Rotary with the award winning cowboy theme
Wayne Robinson and Alpharetta cowboys settle in for the Friday session
Mike Lowry challenges PDG Tom Kent to a knife fight in the hospitality suite
Rory Young holding court in the hospitality suite
Rick Leaman and Ann Hart at the Jekyll Island Club pool
Club dinner at Blackbeards
Prez John and Prez Elect William at the Swingin Medallion's concert
Sam Gordon, Judy Gordon and Sharon Lowry burn up the dance floor
Steve & Pat Gillard and Bill Weeks take in the Sunday morning session
North Fulton Rotary Presidents collecting awards
Ron Clark entertains and informs the District Conference
The Wind Up to the Rotary Round Up