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District 6900 News for April, 2026
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Our Rotary Foundation
By Bob Hagan How wonderful it is that month after month we have something to celebrate! This month it may seem oddly self-serving, but I certainly am pleased to do so for this. My home club, the Rotary Club of Roswell, has exceeded the $2 million mark for total giving all time. Roswell is the second club in the district to attain that level. The first to do so, very appropriately, was the Rotary Club of Atlanta, as they are the oldest club in Georgia. As the District Foundation Chair, my role is to help raise and track the funding coming into The Rotary Foundation from the District for Polio Plus and the wonderful ways our Foundation helps us touch different areas of the world. Let me share some of the numbers and encourage you to keep pushing on Foundation giving to make an even bigger difference in the future.
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RYLA Update
By Jaclyn Donovan Hey Rotary District 6900 members! Do you ever wish you could experience RYLA for yourself? Do you want to peak behind the curtain and see where all the magic happens each summer? If you answered yes, and if you can give us just *One Day* of your summer we can make the magic happen for you too!
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Our Rotary Foundation
By Lee Hollingsworth How can a 22-member Club LEAD the District in per capita Foundation giving? Do a great global grant project! Just ask the Rotary Club of North Atlanta about its Spina Bifida project half a world away, and how the club saw three Rotarians become Major Donors, one of them at Level 2 ($25,000). Incredibly, they lead the District by far with $1,189 in per capita giving to The Rotary Foundation through March! Pictured here with DG Steve Ivory & DFC Bob Hagan are Club President Catherine Bernard, Major Donors Christopher Drew, Mike Emanuele, Tom Friedrichs and Major Donor 2 Don Millen. How does a global grant inspire giving? [more] |
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Club News
By Trummie Patrick, III “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.” Cicero There are moments in life when “thank you” doesn’t feel like an adequate response. Saturday night, March 14, was one of those moments. As I stood in a room filled with more than 200+ Rotarians celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Roswell Rotary Club, I couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of appreciation. Appreciation for the people in that room, for the generations who came before us, and for the privilege of leading this club during such a meaningful year. For 75 years, this club has lived out Rotary’s motto of Service Above Self in extraordinary ways. Millions of dollars raised to support charities in our community. Lives changed through scholarships, youth programs, and Interact Clubs in our schools. Children around the world are protected through Rotary’s fight to eradicate polio. We have honored veterans, helped families in need, and strengthened our community through service projects too numerous to count. And on that particular Saturday night, all of that history was in one room.
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Rotary Means Business
By Carter Stout Rotary Means Business is a great way to grow and retain your Club’s membership. RMB gatherings provide an opportunity for fellowship, fun and learning that can help with member retention and attraction, engaging younger professionals, offering value-added programming and mentoring. To learn more about what RMB can do for you, contact Carter Stout, cstout@stoutkaiser.com or 770-349-8201.
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Club News
By Beth Hughes The Senoia Rotary Club invites fellow Rotarians across District 6900 to join us for our “Aim for Impact” Charity Clay Shoot on May 8, 2026, at the beautiful Big Red Oak Plantation. Proceeds from the event will benefit Backpack Buddies and i-58 Mission. To register your team, simply scan the QR code in the picture. Learn more about the event ...
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Club News
By Trina Kolawole The Rotary Club of Atlanta Southern Crescent celebrates the recognition of Dr. Annapurna Bhat, Rheumatologist, who received the National Women’s History Month Award – “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future” from the City of Stockbridge.
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Club News
By Shelley Hammell Patients recovering from spinal cord and brain injuries at the Shepherd Center enjoyed a family-style dinner served by 15 Buckhead Rotarians and their guests who turned out for an evening of volunteering serving a family-style dinner for the patients and their families before joining in on a spirited game of bingo.
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Club News
By Jason Aldrich The Rotary Club of Peachtree City continued a cherished tradition this week as we gathered for our annual Major Donor Dinner — graciously hosted by the “hostess with the mostest,” Mary Chapman. This special evening is our opportunity each year to celebrate the extraordinary generosity of our club members who make significant contributions to The Rotary Foundation.
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Club News
By Thomas House The Vinings Downhill 5K, an annual community tradition hosted each second Saturday in August, continues to make a meaningful impact across Atlanta and Cobb County. Thanks to strong community support, the Vinings Cumberland Rotary Club was able to distribute nearly $100,000 from the 2025 race to organizations dedicated to serving children in need. We are gearing up now for the 30th running of the race on Saturday, August 8, 2026 - you can read all about it and register to run on the race website.
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Club News
By Yolanda Dixon In conjunction with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, the Rotary Club of South DeKalb proudly dedicated a Peace Pole at Privi’ at Stonecrest, marking a meaningful milestone in the club’s ongoing commitment to service, unity, and global goodwill . The Peace Pole stands as a permanent and visible symbol of Rotary’s mission of “Service Above Self.” Inscribed with the message “May Peace Prevail On Earth,” the pole features four languages—English, French, Hindi, and Spanish—reflecting the diversity of our local community and the international reach of Rotary.
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Club News
By LeighAnn DiCesaris On February 28, the three Rotary Clubs in Columbus came together as one to host the Run for MercyMed 5K, raising more than $50,000 to support the mission of MercyMed and to benefit Georgia Rotary Student Program (GSRP). This marked the first time the Rotary Club of Muscogee-Columbus , Rotary Club of Columbus,and the Rotary Club of North Columbus partnered together to lead the event. Through this unified effort, the clubs more than doubled the funds raised in previous years. [more] |
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Club News
By Becky Nelson The Coaches’ Hospitality Suite for the Roswell Relays is the reason you want to volunteer by itself! Celebrating over 30 years of collaboration between the Roswell HS Track & Field team, the Booster Club and the Roswell Rotary Club, Saturday, March 21 was a great day to be at the track for the largest AND longest continually running track meet in the State of Georgia. This year we hosted 27 teams - welcoming 47 coaches and almost 1,000 athletes from across the state who threw, jumped, and ran - with over 1100 tickets sold!
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Our Rotary Foundation at Work
By Beth Hughes The Senoia Rotary Club recently completed a community service project at the Park of Hope in Senoia, installing raised vegetable beds with support from a Rotary District 6900 grant. Club members worked together to prepare the site, install landscape fabric, set the beds, and spread gravel, creating a space designed to support community gardening and hands-on learning.
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Club News
By Trina Kolawole In February, the Rotary Club of Atlanta Southern Crescent hosted a memorable Club Social. The evening featured a fun and interactive homemade pizza-making experience, where members had the opportunity to create their own personal pizzas. [more] |
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Club News
By Shelley Hammell Buckhead's recent Dog for a Day outing brought together 28 volunteers, (22 Rotarians and guests plus six girls from Scouting America), and seven shelter dogs (with three extra pups joining the fun) for a 2½-mile stroll. It was truly a walk in the park, filled with fresh air, wagging tails, and lots of laughs. The dogs enjoyed a well-deserved break from the shelter and the chance to explore new sights and smells.
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Club News
By Jose Gonzalez On March 13, the North Cobb Rotarians stepped up to the microphone - competing in the Adult Spelling Bee to support Communities In Schools of Georgia in Marietta/Cobb. Rotary members are known for their dedication to service and leadership in our community, and now they’re bringing that same energy to the spelling stage. Will their teamwork, quick thinking, and spelling skills carry them all the way to the championship?
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Club News
By LeighAnn DiCesaris In partnership with students and faculty from Jordan Vocational High School College and Career Academy, the Rotary Club of Columbus recently completed the construction of a new storage shed at the Girls Rise Home, a program of Micah’s Promise, meeting a tangible and meaningful need for the organization.
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LEADERBOARD
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Check out the full district scoreboard |
| Here are the clubs that are leading the way in our district for membership, annual fund and polio plus. |
| Category |
NET MEMBERSHIP |
ANNUAL FUND |
POLIO PLUS |
| I |
Fayetteville |
North Atlanta |
Meriwether County (Warm Springs) |
| II |
Johns Creek-North Fulton |
Marietta-Metro |
Vinings Cumberland |
| III |
Marietta |
Dunwoody |
Carrollton-Dawn Breakers |
| IV |
Roswell |
Roswell |
Peachtree City |
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