Projects
Acworth Art House Exhibit
North Cobb Rotary Club supports the Acworth Art Alliance and the Acworth Art House. Here several members gathered to bring art to the community.
Assist in Fire Relief in Maui
Club sent funds to Rotary District 5000 Foundation to be used locally to support those uprooted by the fires in Maui. Local Rotary clubs to determine best uses.
Bench Donated to Vinings Historic Preservation Society
The Vinings Historic Preservation Society maintains the Pace House, The Pavilion and the Yarborough House in historic Vinings, GA. Our club was one of three civic organizations to place a bench outside the Pace House which is used for meetings and weddings/other receptions. The benches are located by a picturesque fountain. A plaque is placed on the back of the bench commemorating our Club's donation.
Cans for KSU CARES
Kennesaw State University has a program to feed students who can't afford to buy groceries. It is called KSU CARES. NCRC Foundation Chair Robert Shippey's wife was devoted to this cause. Today we gathered canned goods for Robert to take to the office that houses this panty.
Crutches4Africa
Marietta Rotarian Richard Cope approached North Cobb Rotary, asking for crutches, walkers, canes, boots, etc p to be sent to Africa via his organization - Crutches$Africa. Oh course, NCRC was happy to assist! The photo os of just one day's gathering. (NCRC members cleaned out their basements!)
Davis Direction Gala
David Direction operates a facility for young people fighting additions. NCRC members support their fund-raising Gala every year.
DORCUS Food Ministry Partnership
On Tuesday, August 29, the Meriwether County Rotary Club donated $900 to the DORCAS Food Ministry at the First Baptist Church of Warm Springs.
To raise money for the DORCAS Food Ministry program, the Rotary Club members purchase a ticket for one dollar to win a prize. The money collected from the ticket donation is given to the DORCAS Ministry fund for the food bank.
Dress for Success
The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.Our club donated a check for $2500 ($1750 district grant, $750 club match) to the Atlanta chapter for FOR LAPTOP COMPUTERS. MONITORS. PRINTERS for these women so they can learn skills, apply on line for jobs, create resumes and more that will empower them to get ahead.. We took the time to tour their facility one afternoon.
Empowering Girls with Dignity
The Rotary Club of Meriwether County Empowers Girls through the partnership with Meriwether County School System Wraparound Services Program. Through this partnership, the Meriwether County Rotary Club helps by providing feminine hygiene products within zippered dignity bags for girls within the school system.
First Ever NCRC Board Retreat
The North Cobb Rotary Club is doing some big things, and the Board needed a few hours together to discuss and create. We worked on written Job Responsibilities for each Board position. We worked on an update of the by-laws. We discussed Members Options (Active, Sustaining, Young Professional, Law Enforcement, Honorary). We agreed to try a "Soul Jam" event, to help new members get acquainted with long-term members.
Forever Fed - August
NCRC partners with Forever Fed to offer a food distribution site in North Cobb County. We do this on the last Sunday of every month, and provide food to approximately 60 families.
Forever Fed - July
NCRC partners with Forever Fed to offer a food distribution site in North Cobb County. We do this on the last Sunday of every month, and provide food to approximately 60 families.
Gift of Music
A member of the North Cobb Civitan visited North Cobb Rotary, asking for donations of used musical instruments to be donated to a program called the "Gift of Music" which offers free lessons and access to donated musical instruments. Three NCRC members had used instruments to donate. Also donated were lesson books, a practice CD, hammers and a drum stand.
Heritage Foundation Inc. "Maya's House"
Donation was made In Honor of our District Governor.
Maya’s House is a residential substance abuse treatment program that serves women and children of South Georgia with the purpose of removing substance abuse as a barrier to obtaining and maintaining gainful employment.
Horizon Baseball
Horizon Baseball League in Acworth offers the fun and fellowship of baseball for people with special needs. NCRC are buddies for these athletes as they compete.
Horizon Baseball
NCRC plays softball with Acworth athletes with special needs. This is a league offered at Horizon Park, Acworth. Each athlete has a buddy, and we help bat, run the bases, and field the ball. There are three games each Thursday in the fall and spring.
Induction Fees
July Social - Huey Luey's
Fifty+ members, partners, and guests gathered at Huey Luey's for food and fun! A good time was had by all!
Kennesaw Seniors Lunch & Bingo
The City of Kennesaw offers a Seniors' Lunch and Bingo for three First Wednesdays in the Fall and Spring. NCRC provides the labor and has fun!
Ladies' Luncheon
Two members invited 10 new female members, to get acquainted over a lovely ladies' luncheon at one's home. It was a beautiful meal and a good time! - This is how North Cobb Rotary creates strong bonds!
Mental Health First Aid Course
President Nancy Prochaska attended the Mental Health First Aid course, offered at Kennesaw State University. She will receive a certificate that declares her to be "certified."
NCRC President Speaks at Webinar
North Cobb Rotary Club President Nancy Prochaska was one of two featured presenters at the MAP webinar. The focus was "Creating an Irresistible Club."
Nancy focused on "The Member Experience" and "On-Boarding." It was well-received, and Nancy was subsequently invited to speak at an international zoom program for St. Martin Sunset Club, Caribean, regarding the same topic.
New Member Orientation
Four or five times each year, the North Cobb Rotary offers a New Member Orientation, where New Members and their partners gather to enjoy a good meal, and get acquainted. They learn about each other and about Rotary. We offer a document called "News for New Members" which is a summary of many of the things New Members need to know.
Newspaper Article / Social Media Post / Email Blast: Rotary Installs New Directorship for the 2023-2024 Year
A newspaper article was written and published in the Thomasville Times-Enterprise on July 4, 2023 with photo of club's 2023-2024 President and Directors (Newspaper Article Link.
Newspaper Article: Rotary Club of Thomasville Discusses Plans and Goals for 2023-24
Local paper representative was invited to Rotary and attended a meeting on July 6, 2023. A news article was written and published on July 7th, 2023 in the Thomasville-Times Enterprise. The article quoted many Rotarians discussing plans and goals for each committee for the 2023-2024 Rotary year.
Packing 200 summer lunches for children
The NCRC purchased and packed the assigned items for 200 lunches, to be distributed by MUST Ministry to local children who are out of school for the summer, and thus not able to get free school lunches.
We did this immediately after our meeting, so many people were able to help. It was fun to work together!
Pigs & Peaches Festival
NCRC was invited to help the City of Kennesaw during the Pigs & Peaches Festival. We staffed the booth and sold "mocktails" for the City.
Pine Mountain Middle School Garden
The North Cobb Rotary Club has adopted the Pine Mountain Middle School Memorial Garden. We refreshed it just before classes resumed on Aug. 1.
Publicity: Rotarians Making A Difference!
Facebook post and photos published recognizing one of our Big Impact Community Projects: FRESH FOR YOU - Free Produce Market along with recognition of partnership with Second Harvest of South Georgia, MNW Boys & Girls Club of Thomasville, and First Baptist. Photos captured Rotarians packing and sorting produce at Second Harvest in preparation for the produce market that coming Saturday. Facebook Post URL Link
Reconnecting Our Roots Community Garden
Within the city limits of Marietta, a group of individuals have joined together to create an urban garden for their neighborhood. There are about 50 garden plots growing vegetables and flowers which are enjoyed by the plot renters and their friends and neighbors. Some residents nearby live in high rises and don't have access to yards so they are using this space to grow nutritious food to share. The garden is a gathering place and is used for educational classes by the Master Gardeners, serves as a location for community events and welcomes everyone to enjoy the beauty and bounty of this location. Our club is providing three picnic tables to replace dilapidated ones, and we are also providing yard equipment (lawn mower, trimmer and blower) to help keep the garden beautiful. The Rotary emblem and our club name will be prominently displayed on the tables and equipment to further spread Rotary's reputation as a community partner.
Refresh of LiveSafe - sexual assault refuge
NCRC assisted other community volunteers in doing a "refresh" of the LifeSafe sexual assault facility that houses survivors and their children. We painted.
Sanders and Co. Setup
Sanders and Co. Teardown
Serving veterans dinner at local American Legion
Founded in 1947, Post 201 occupies 13 acres and exists to serve the country's war veterans. It is home to a memorial that pays tribute to U.S. veterans, family and friends through a walkway of almost 8,000 bricks inscribed with the names of Georgians who served in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard. A collection of military equipment adds to this moving experience.
Social Media Post: People of Action Campaign Video
A video and blurb was posted to Facebook showcasing RI's PEOPLE OF ACTION campaign and RI Facebook page was linked to the post as well as the Rotary International website. The video was pulled from the Rotary Brand Center.
Social Media Post: Rotary Golf Classic Committee Meeting
Social media post, photo and blurb, showing Rotarians sitting around a table at a local restaurant to discussing the Rotary Golf Classic plans for this year. The blurb included mentions of United Way of Thomas County and Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop.
Soul Jam
NCRC member Deborah Beroset offers a special get-acquainted exercise called "Soul Jam." We tried it on Aug. 15. It was so successful we immediately scheduled another session for September and for October!
Summer Lunch Program - MUST Ministries
MUST's goal is to provide breakfast and lunch to at least 6000 children for 9 weeks during the summer when the school lunch program is suspended.
An estimated 540,000 meals will be distributed across eight counties (Bartow, Cobb, Cherokee, Douglas, Fulton, Paulding, Pickens & Gwinnett). In addition to food, MUST will also have mind, body and soul activity kits.
Supper at Men's Extension
The Men's Extension is a rehabilitation residence for men recovering from drug and alcohol abuse. North Cobb Rotary provides supper and conversation every other month. (On the opposite months, we do the same for the Women's Extension.)
Supper with DG Marria
President Nancy hosted the NCRC Board for supper and fellowship with visiting DG Andre and her husband. We enjoyed a Happy Hour, had supper, and then reported to DG Andre all the wonderful things NCRC is doing for our community!
Sweep the Hooch
For years Roswell Rotary has supported this joint event sponsored by the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, Trout Unlimited, Keep North Fulton Beautiful and several other organizations. In 2022, more than 2,300 volunteers collected almost 60 tons of trash across the Chattahoochee.
Sweetland Children's 4th July Parade
July 1, 2023, was sunny and warm, a perfect day for LaGrange's 37th annual children's 4th of July parade. The origin of this celebration was the idea of the wife of Rotarian Jim Boyd, Annette Mills Boyd. This parade was established to give the children of LaGrange an opportunity to participate in a festive celebration of the birth of our great nation. Although both Annette and Jim are no longer with us, the parade is still held in their honor.
Toilet Paper from Cherokee Co. VFW
A member of the NCRC heard that the Cherokee County VFW had 4 tractor-trailer trucks filled with toilet paper, hygiene wipes, and paper towels. They needed someone to take these. So we put out the alert to members of the NCRC to distribute to the various organizations they support.
Venezuela Now - Baby Formula
NCRC member Hicks Malonson championed a fund-raising drive to send a container of baby formula to Venezuela.
We did a raffle, raising $2300. Hicks applied for a grant for $2000. Marietta Metro gave $1000. Hicks Facebook fund-raiser gained $2000.
Vinings Run For The Kids: Vinings Down Hill 5K
Women's Extension Wish List
When a Christmas Eve freeze burst the water pipes at the Women's Extension, the 20 residents had to relocate while repairs were made. It took over 8 months to finish the work! In the process, many items were damaged. So the Women's Extension made a "Wish List" which was sent to all NCRC members. They were invited to send whatever they wished. Many items were sent.
Zoom Meeting with St. Martin's Sunset, Jamaica
St. Martin's Sunset AG Elisia Lake invited President Nancy Prochaska to be the speaker on zoom for their Aug. 28 meeting. We had 23 St. Martin members on, plus 6 North Cobb members on the zoom call.
All members chatted for the 30 minute social portion of the evening. Then, after a brief meeting, President Nancy spoke on "Making Your Club Irresistible: Simple But Not Easy."
Back to School Supply Giveaway
The Rotary Club of Americus, along with numerous community organizations, joined the Americus Police Department for a drive-through school supply distribution on Friday, July 14, from 4-6 pm at Lenny's Market in downtown Americus. Over 150 students received bookbags and school supplies. Americus Rotary distributed canvas backpacks with a 12-pc school supply kit inside, along with a message regarding the 4-way test.