π£ Get Ready for the 2024-2025 Rotary District Conference! ππ
Rotarians, the countdown is on! Get ready for an exciting weekend of fun, fellowship, and inspiration at the Rotary District 6840 Conference, happening June 5βJune 8, 2025, in Bay St. Louis. This football-themed event is packed with incredible experiences you wonβt want to miss!
π Conference Highlights
π June 5 β Kickoff with the District Golf Tournament β³ & Luau πΊπ
π June 6 β Game Day! π Rise Against Hunger Food Packing & Food Fest π½οΈπͺ
π June 7 β Speakers & District Awards Ceremony π π€
π June 8 β Paul Harris Foundation Jazz Brunch π·πΎ
Itβs going to be an unforgettable weekend filled with service, learning, and celebration. Donβt miss out!
π€ Support the ConferenceβBecome a Sponsor or Advertise!
To bring you this amazing event, we need your help! Conference funding comes from sponsorships and program ads, and weβre asking for your support to fill our program book.
πΌ Club Members: Own a business? Promote it in our program and connect with fellow Rotarians! Work for a company? Ask them to sponsor or place an ad.
π’ Club Leaders: This is a great opportunity to highlight your clubβthank your outgoing board, welcome your incoming board, celebrate Paul Harris Fellows, or promote your clubβs signature events!
π‘ Know a business that might be interested? Send their contact information to our sponsorship chairs:
π Mississippi β Carolyn Ishee
π Louisiana β John Olinde
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) β Now Accepting Applications!
Rotary District 6840 is excited to announce that applications for the upcoming Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) are now open! RYLA is a transformative leadership development program designed to empower young leaders through hands-on learning, team-building activities, and inspiring mentorship.
What is RYLA?
RYLA is a leadership training experience for high school students who demonstrate leadership potential. The program focuses on personal growth, communication skills, and service-oriented leadership, all while fostering lifelong friendships and connections with peers and mentors.
Why Should Rotary Clubs Sponsor Youth to Attend?
Sponsoring a student for RYLA is an investment in the future of our communities. By providing this opportunity, clubs help young leaders:
β Develop critical leadership and teamwork skills
β Gain confidence in public speaking and decision-making
β Understand Rotaryβs values and the importance of service
β Build lasting relationships with other future leaders
How to Get Involved
Rotary Clubs are encouraged to identify and sponsor outstanding high school students to attend RYLA. Whether they are already demonstrating leadership in school, sports, or community service, RYLA will help them refine their skills and inspire them to make a difference.
Letβs empower the next generation of leaders together!
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.
π’ Hammond Rotary's Charity Shamrock Run ππ
Join us for the 1-Mile, 5K, and 10K at the Renaissance Festival grounds in Hammond, LA! π Enjoy finisher medals, age group awards, and fun challenges like Best Costume, Biggest Team, and "Beat the Leprechaun"!
π Race Day: Saturday, March 22, 2025
π Register by Feb 28 to guarantee a T-shirt!
π¦ Packet Pick-Up: March 20 at Perfectly Fit or race morning.
Interested in sponsoring? Contact Amanda Bennett at 985-320-1819.
π·πΆ JazzFest Volunteer Opportunity β Sign Up Now! πΆπ·
Attention Rotary District 6840 members! We have an exciting volunteer opportunity at JazzFest over two weekends β 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!
π When: Last weekend of April & First weekend of May
π Where: JazzFest β New Orleans, LA
π’ Contact:Ariana Ganak at 504-975-5453 to sign up or for more details.
Letβs come together, serve, and have a fantastic time at one of New Orleans' biggest events! Sign up early to secure your spot.
π± March is Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Month! π°
Clean water and proper sanitation are essential for a healthy life. This month, Rotary emphasizes the importance of providing communities with access to safe water, improved sanitation, and hygiene education.
π§ Support projects that bring clean water to those in need
π° Advocate for sustainable sanitation solutions
π§Ό Promote hygiene education to prevent disease
π€ Partner with local organizations to make a lasting impact
Together, we can create healthier communities and a better future for all!
This tuition-free seminar is open to Fourth Year Undergraduates, Graduate Students, Young Professionals, and Rotaract Membersβ20 from France and 10 from the U.S.
As District 6840 is a member of the USA-France Intercountry Committee, we encourage you to share this opportunity! Travel is covered for American participants, who will be hosted by Rotary Clubs of Orleans.
π’ Know someone who should apply? Encourage them to submit their application today!
For more information, the application, and to view the Concept Note use the QR code below.
π‘ DON'T FORGET TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR UPCOMING EVENTS! π‘
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!
π¨LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I AM SHOOKETH!π¨
Pontchartrain has officially taken the lead for Louisiana, and they are showing NO signs of slowing down! π₯π Mississippi, where you at?! πβ³ Time is running out, and if you donβt pick up the pace, Louisiana is going to dance their way into victory! πβ‘ Can Mississippi mount a comeback, or is this game slipping away for good? Stay tuned - this is getting WILD! ππ₯
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Club Points Submission Update
Point Summaries
If you notice discrepancies in your clubβs 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
Weβve noticed an absence of point submissions from Deputy Governors. As a reminder, Deputy Governors are responsible for entering their clubβs points.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our records accurate!
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