Join us for the Halftime Show (Midyear Checkup), where club presidents will share how their clubs embody The Magic of Rotary. This event is open to ALL Rotarians and is a great opportunity to learn and exchange ideas on service projects, fundraisers, and events. Each President will have TWO MINUTES to highlight their club's work. Assistant Governors will introduce presidents by territory, and district leaders will share updates on upcoming initiatives and opportunities. There's no cost to attend, and a light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to help us plan for food.
📅 Date: 1/11/25
⏰ Time: 8 AM - 2 PM
📍 Location: Bay Waveland Yacht Club
DAC and COG meeting will follow.
SAVE THE DATE
Join us for the first session of the Rotary Leadership Institute! RLI is dedicated to fostering professional growth and effective leadership within Rotary. Open to all Rotarians, this training encourages participation by any club member or individual Rotarian interested in enhancing their leadership capabilities and contributing to Rotary’s mission of service.
There is no cost to attend, but we do need you to register in order to have a head count for dinner. If you have any questions, please contact Sherri Smith at sherricarrbevis50@gmail.com.
📣 District Conference Service Project & Cooking Competition
Join us for a Rise Against Hunger food packing event on Friday, June 6th, before Food Fest! Each club is asked to:
Recruit 5 volunteers
Donate $500
Add some fun with our RAH Cooking Competition! Club presidents will receive a RAH food packet at the January Halftime Show. Clubs in each territory will collaborate on a winning dish, cooked and brought to Food Fest for judging by impartial, non-Rotarian judges.
Budget for the project, start recruiting, and get ready to cook up something amazing! Learn more at www.riseagainsthunger.org.
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December marks Disease Prevention and Treatment Month, a time for Rotary to focus on our commitment to fighting disease and promoting health.
Why It Matters
Disease causes pain, suffering, and loss of income, impacting individuals and communities. Early prevention and access to treatment are key to reducing these burdens.
How Can Our Clubs Help?
Support local health initiatives by partnering with hospitals or clinics for health check-ups or vaccination drives.
Raise awareness about preventive measures and healthy living through community events or workshops.
Fundraise for health projects that provide necessary medical supplies, treatments, or services in underserved areas.
Together, we can make a meaningful difference in promoting health and preventing disease.
📜 Rotary Legislative Update
For the first time, our District submitted a resolution to the Council on Resolutions—and it passed with a vote of 342 to 111! Out of 44 resolutions worldwide, only 16 were approved.
Our resolution addressed recent public statements by Rotary leadership on global conflicts, emphasizing that such comments should be identified as personal opinions and not Rotary’s official stance. Another similar resolution also passed.
While advisory, the strong support (75%+) suggests Rotary’s boards may reconsider making such statements in the future.
Mississippi is giving it their all, but Louisiana is keeping that winning mentality alive and kicking! 🏆🔥 Looks like that change of mascots just wasn’t enough to shift the tide. Can Mississippi find the spark they need to turn this game around? Stay tuned!
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Club Points Submission Update
Point Summaries
If you notice discrepancies in your club’s points, please reach out individually so we can work through any updates.
Submitting Points
To ensure accurate tracking, we encourage clubs to submit points via the designated form (link below). If multiple individuals are reporting points, each must complete a separate form. Alternatively, bulk points can be emailed directly Meg Noonan at meg.noonan@comcepts.net to simplify the process.
Deputy Governors
We’ve noticed an absence of point submissions from Deputy Governors. As a reminder, Deputy Governors are responsible for entering their club’s points.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our records accurate!
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