Rotarians, it’s time to huddle up for an unforgettable weekend of fun, fellowship, and service at the Rotary District 6840 Conference! Mark your calendars for June 5–June 8, 2025, and join us for a football-themed celebration in Bay St. Louis filled with exciting events, inspiring speakers, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow Rotarians.
We can’t wait to see you there—register now and be part of an incredible weekend of Rotary fellowship and fun!
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) – Applications Now Open!
Rotary District 6840 is now accepting applications for RYLA—a dynamic leadership experience for high school students with leadership potential. Through hands-on learning, team-building, and mentorship, RYLA helps students grow personally and develop key leadership skills.
Why Sponsor a Student?
✅ Build leadership and teamwork skills
✅ Boost confidence and communication
✅ Instill Rotary values and service mindset
✅ Connect youth with future leaders
Rotary Clubs are encouraged to sponsor outstanding students who are ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. Let’s invest in the future—one leader at a time!
The Rotary Award for Excellence in Service to Humanity honors nonmembers, including partners and spouses of Rotary and Rotaract members, who have shown outstanding humanitarian service through Rotary.
Each district governor can nominate one candidate per year, with nominations opening in March. Honorees receive an engraved crystal award and a lapel pin.
If you know someone deserving of this recognition, please send your recommendation to District Governor Samantha Walley.
If you participated in Session 1 of the Rotary Leadership Institute, we’re excited to welcome you back for Session 2, continuing your journey in leadership development!
This session will dive deeper into leadership topics and offer new ways to connect, engage, and grow with fellow Rotarians. Don’t miss this opportunity to build on what you’ve already started!
💡 DON'T FORGET TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR UPCOMING EVENTS! 💡
Got an awesome event coming up? Just send the details over to Ashley Mayley-Yarber at ashley.mayley.5@gmail.com, our newsletter guru. She'll work her magic and make sure your event gets the spotlight it deserves!
This month, Rotary International highlights one of its key areas of focus: improving maternal and child health around the world.
Every day, thousands of mothers and children face preventable health challenges. Rotarians are committed to changing that by:
🔹 Supporting access to essential medical care
🔹 Promoting health education and nutrition
🔹 Reducing maternal and infant mortality rates
🔹 Empowering communities through sustainable health programs
Let’s continue working together to ensure that every mother and child has the opportunity for a healthy, hopeful future. 💙
🎷🎶 JazzFest Volunteer Opportunity – Sign Up Now! 🎶🎷
Attention Rotary District 6840 members! We have an exciting volunteer opportunity at JazzFest over two weekends – the last weekend in April and the first weekend in May.
Our fellow Rotarian, Ariana Ganak, President of the Carrollton Rotary Club, is organizing over 400 volunteer shifts to help staff two beer booths at the festival. This is a great way to support our community, connect with Rotarians from across the district, and enjoy the music and culture of JazzFest.
Bonus: Work a shift and receive a FREE ticket to JazzFest for the day!
📅 When: Last weekend of April & First weekend of May
📍 Where: JazzFest – New Orleans, LA
📢 Contact:Ariana Ganak at 504-975-5453 to sign up or for more details.
Let’s come together, serve, and have a fantastic time at one of New Orleans' biggest events! Sign up early to secure your spot.
🏈🔥 HOLY COW, FOLKS! 🔥🏈
Louisiana has stormed ahead with a jaw-dropping 652-point lead! 😱 Mississippi, the clock is winding down! ⏳ Do you have a miraculous comeback in you, or is Louisiana running away with this one for good? Let's see some action! 💪🏆
SUBMIT YOUR POINTS BELOW TO GET IN ON THIS ACTION!
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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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