π Mark Your Calendars β World Polio Day, October 24! π
World Polio Day will be here in no time! Itβs a chance for Rotarians around the globe to celebrate the progress weβve made in the fight to End Polio and to recommit to finishing the job. Together, we can make history by eradicating this disease for good.
We encourage every club to host an acknowledgement or event in honor of World Polio Day and to support End Polio Now with a contribution.
A big thank-you to everyone who joined us for our Rotary Picnic and Family Day this past Saturday! The food was delicious, the band kept us entertained, and the kids had a blast with the splash pad and water balloons. πΆππ¦
It was a day full of fellowship, fun, and Rotary spirit. We look forward to many more family events across our District! ππ
π¨ Call for Volunteers!
Join Rotary District 6840βs Disaster Response Team πͺοΈπ€
Disaster can strike anytime β and Rotary is ready to respond. Weβve partnered with Stability.org (founded by Rob Gaudet of the Cajun Navy) to mobilize quickly when disaster hits.
π Sign up now:
Go to Stability.org and register under your Rotary Clubβs name.
Pick how youβd like to be notified.
List any skills/equipment β or just lend a hand with phones, logistics, and more.
With hurricane season here, letβs be prepared. 50+ Rotarians are already signed up β letβs double that!
π Thanks to our District Disaster Response Committee for leading this effort.
ROTARY CLUB OF AMITE Mammography Machine Project for Hood Memorial Hospital
The Rotary Club of Amite is leading a project to purchase a state-of-the-art 3D Mammography System for Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, LA. Unlike the current mobile unit (125 mammograms per year), this new system will allow over 4,300 screenings annually, helping save lives through early detection.
The total cost is $400,000, and pledges are already coming in from Rotarians worldwide, including $25,000 from District 6110 and at least $40,000 from our own district. To meet the October 30, 2025 deadline, we need your help!
π Join us in making this life-saving project a reality.
Contact: Regina Wedig, PDG 2022β23
π§ WeDigRotary@gmail.com | π 985-747-0440
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!
August is Membership and New Club Development Month!
This month, we celebrate the lifeblood of Rotary: our members. Each Rotarian brings unique skills, passion, and purpose β together, we make lasting change in our communities and around the world.
β¨ Whether you've been with Rotary for years or just joined recently, your commitment matters. Take a moment this month to:
β Invite a friend or colleague to a meeting
β Share your Rotary story on social media
β Reconnect with a fellow member
β Explore leadership opportunities
β Support or mentor a new member
π Thinking bigger? Consider what it takes to start a new club or satellite club. Fresh ideas and diverse formats can reach more people and broaden our impact.
Letβs keep growing, serving, and inspiring β one connection at a time.
