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WELCOME TO ROTARY DISTRICT 6840

DISTRICT 6840 UNITES THE DIVERSE CULTURES OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND SOUTH MISSISSIPPI.

Our landscape stretches the imagination with national forests, wildlife refuges, farmlands, urban development, beaches, hills, swamps, bayous and the mighty Mississippi River. District 6840 Rotarians are People of Action - Improving lives and communities locally and globally. Projects big and small, right here at home and across the world, built through principles of sustainability and community connection. Serving Southeast Louisiana and Southern Mississippi.

Join Us for the Rotary Super Bowl District Conference!

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience packed with fun, fellowship, service, and celebration.

🎉 Thursday – Settle In & Kick Off
Arrive, relax, and connect! Choose from:

Golf Tournament
Mental Health or Disaster Response Training
RLI Part 3
Luau at the Lazy River

🎲 Friday – Games & Service
Play Rotary Bingo, Jeopardy, and Game of Life to earn team points—or come cheer!
Then, join our Rise Against Hunger project and enjoy Food Fest (team t-shirts encouraged!).

🏆 Saturday – Awards & Inspiration
Celebrate Hall of Fame Day with powerful sports-themed speakers.
Evening: Governor’s Banquet with awards, president recognition, and our Super Bowl winner reveal!

🎷 Sunday – Tribute & Brunch
We honor lost Rotarians, then enjoy a jazz brunch spotlighting The Rotary Foundation and our members' global impact.

Attire:

Business casual for most events
Casual/team gear for Food Fest
Business dress for the Banquet

We can’t wait to see you there! Ready to register?

Hotel Information

The District Conference will be held at Hollywood Casino in Bay St. Louis. A block of rooms has been reserved for attendees.

Booking Details:
Use group code G06RY25 when making your reservation to receive the special conference rate.

Reservation Cutoff Date:
May 21, 2025 – Be sure to book by this date to secure your room at the discounted rate!

Hotel Registration

Rusty Spindel

The View from the Sidelines: Stories from an NFL Referee
A behind-the-scenes look at the life of an NFL referee and the critical calls that shape games.

Ted Jackson

You Ought to Do a Story About Me – Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Ted Jackson shares powerful stories of resilience, human connection, and the journey of his friendship with a former NFL player whose life changed in ways that could not have been predicted.

Gerrin Narcisse

Building Community Through Sports
How the Bayou Lacombe Cardinals bring people together and inspire young athletes.

Jasmine Cochran

Rich Ingram

Enjoy lunch while hearing from Rich Ingram, who will share his inspiring story of overcoming adversity through nonprofit support.

Rotary Youth Exchange

🌟May is Youth Service Month! 👦👧

During May, Rotary shines a spotlight on our commitment to empowering young people through leadership, education, and service. From Interact and Rotaract to Youth Exchange and RYLA, Rotary provides countless opportunities for youth to grow, lead, and make a difference.

✅ Support youth-led service projects
✅ Celebrate the impact of our Interact and Rotaract clubs
✅ Engage young leaders in your community
✅ Promote programs that build skills and character

Let’s invest in the next generation—because today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders. 💓

HOLY GUACAMOLE, FOLKS!!!

We’ve got a BLOCKBUSTER on our hands—Lake vs. Pontchartrain has come down to a jaw-dropping 2-POINT DIFFERENCE! This is the kind of showdown legends are made of! The tension is THICK, the crowd is losing their minds, and the stakes couldn’t be higher!