The Alpharetta and Roswell Rotary clubs were recognized as District 6900 Club of the Year at the annual conference held in San Destin, Fla. Each club was acknowledged for its achievement and service to the local and international communities. Roswell Rotary Club President Dave Schmit, along with 70 other Rotarians from Roswell, were present to accept the Club of the Year award. In addition, Roswell Rotary Club was named Best Community Service Project, Best International Service Project, Best Vocational Service Project, Most New Members, and Best Overall Public Relations.

Alpharetta Rotary Club President Dan Merkel and other club members also attended the conference. In addition to winning the Club of the Year, the Alpharetta Club was awarded Best Community Service Project, Best International Service Project, Best Club Administration, Best Overall Public Relations, and Best Vocational Service Project, to name a few.

Both clubs have a long and storied place in the North Fulton communities. The Rotary clubs of Alpharetta and Roswell have been involved with assisting the homeless, helping children learn to read, caring for the sick and injured, providing food and shelter to the needy, serving our soldiers, and being a resource to those in need of work. Both clubs have truly lived the Rotary motto, Service Above Self.