PDG Ace Necaise has officially completed his “Miles for Polio” 100-mile bike ride in honor of World Polio Day — what an incredible accomplishment! 💪👏
We’ll share the final donation amount soon, but there’s still time to contribute and help Rotary continue the fight to End Polio Now.
Here’s how you can donate:
1️⃣ Go to rotary.org
2️⃣ Click Our Causes → Ending Polio
3️⃣ On the right side, click Donate
4️⃣ Scroll down and select PolioPlus Fund
5️⃣ Choose your donation amount (one-time or recurring)
6️⃣ Sign in to MyRotary or continue as a guest to complete your donation
Let’s celebrate Ace’s ride, keep the momentum going, and make history by eradicating polio once and for all! 🌍❤️
🎉 Join Us at the Freret Street Festival! 🎉
Our big Freret Street Festival is happening on Saturday, November 1st, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM! 🌟
Rotarians are invited to volunteer and help make this event a success. You can browse and sign up for a volunteer spot that fits your interests.
The Freret Street Festival is one of New Orleans’ most beloved community events! Expect live music, local food vendors, arts and crafts, and fun activities for all ages. It’s a great chance to celebrate our neighborhood, meet friends, and enjoy the vibrant spirit of Freret Street. 🎶🍔🎨
Come be part of the fun, fellowship, and community spirit! 💫
Club President Chase Villeret invites members to help support local families who may be impacted if SNAP benefits are delayed due to the potential government shutdown.
Please bring canned goods and non-perishables to one of these drop-off locations:
📍 Villeret Law Firm – 406 St. Tammany St., Madisonville
📍 Courtney Gulledge State Farm – 5200 Hwy 22, Suite 7, Mandeville
Donations will be collected through Thanksgiving and distributed to local food banks and the new Lacombe Mandeville Rotary Club. 💙💛
This month, Rotary focuses on building stronger communities through sustainable growth and opportunity. From supporting small businesses to mentoring young entrepreneurs, Rotarians empower people to create lasting change. 💪🌱
Let’s continue making a difference—one project at a time! 💛💙
📡 Calling All Ham Radio Operators!
District 6840 is building an emergency communications network as part of our Disaster Response efforts. If you’re a licensed amateur radio operator, we want to hear from you!
🔸 Share your info:
👤 Name & Rotary Club
📍 Location (QTH)
🎙️ Call Sign & License Class
⚙️ Equipment (base, mobile, portable)
🔁 Local workable repeaters
All license levels welcome—VHF/UHF operators especially!
📧 Please email Greg Nothacker at gnothrotary@gmail.com with the subject “Rotary Ham.”
💡 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!
On Tuesday evening, Mid-City visited the New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School (Sci High) for their brand-new Interact Club’s Charter Ceremony & Member Induction!
They’re already jumping into two service projects this week—way to go, team! 👏
A big thank you to Katherine Hammer for making it all happen. 💙💛
