Press Release 07/16/2012

Posted by Alan Palmore

on Jul 18, 2012

Alpharetta Rotary Honors New Rotary District Governor by Giving Monetary Donations

Cheryl Greenway, Rotary District Governor for this year, spoke to the Alpharetta Rotary Club on July 13, 2012. She talked about the Rotary International’s Theme for this fiscal year, “Peace Through Service.” She explained that the theme issued a challenge to all clubs in her district to look within their own communities and the world projects and see how each Rotarian can give someone else peace. She asked the club members to talk to people in the community to find out where the real needs are and where work needs to be done and then go out and help others find peace.

Greenway selected a theme for her district as well as the international theme for this year which is “The Treasures of Rotary.” She is asking all the clubs in her district to share their treasures. She wants them to communicate and educate the community about what it means to be a Rotarian, what projects are being done in the community, and who the members are that have a passion to place service above self.

Greenway has a passion for animals would like to see projects that help animals help people. To honor her passion, Bill Weeks, President of Alpharetta Rotary presented three checks to three different programs which involved animals. A check for $1,750 was donated to the Alpharetta K-9 program. The public safety director explained to the club that these funds will be used to place alert systems in Alpharetta’s patrol cars, which would call three numbers if the animal in the car was in trouble with a car overheating. The second check for $800 was presented to support the Alpharetta Fire Safety House and the programs they conduct in the community. The third check for $1,400 was presented to the city of Milton for its large animal emergency rescue program which helps take care of large animals that get in trouble or hurt. The funds will be used buy a quick release bracket that would help release a horse that is stuck in a mud pit.

Rotary Club of Alpharetta members present non-profit organization with donation

(Pictured from left to right) Bill Weeks, Cheryl Greenway, Mayor David Belle Isle and Gary George

Rotary Club of Alpharetta members present non-profit organization with donation

(Pictured from left to right) Bill Weeks, Cheryl Greenway, David Morris, Keith Sanders, Gary George and Mayor David Belle Isle

Rotary Club of Alpharetta members present non-profit organizations with donation

(From left to right) Cheryl Greenway, Bill Weeks, Mayor Joe Lockwood, Chief Robert Edgar and Deputy Chief Mark Stephens

Since the Alpharetta Rotary is 30 years old this year, Bill Weeks, Alpharetta Rotary President, presented Greenway with a 30 year anniversary pin. He also presented her with a children’s book that will be donated to the Child Development Center in her name. The book title is “If You Give a Dog a Donut.” Greenway presented Weeks with a diamond shaped glass paperweight with the theme for the year in the glass.

“Rotary International is the greatest civic organization in the world and we are all proud to be Rotarians,” stated Weeks.

The Alpharetta Rotary Club supports non-profit organizations that provide services to the community, including: Home Stretch, North Fulton Community Charities, Drake House, Habitat for Humanity, Child Development Association, Stand Up for Kids, Alpharetta Police Athletic League, and Alpharetta Shop with a Cop to name a few.

Rotary Club of Alpharetta
The Rotary Club of Alpharetta was chartered on March 23, 1983. Its membership is comprised of approximately 85 men and women representing a broad base of business and professional activities in our community. We are committed to making our community, both locally and worldwide, a better place for all of us to live. Visit www.clubrunner.ca/alpharetta for more information.

Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau serves as the official destination marketing organization for the city of Alpharetta, promoting tourism and attracting visitors to all 23 of Alpharetta’s upscale and modern hotels. Visit awesomealpharetta.com for more information.