The Touchdown Times
October 2024
3rd Edition
 
 
GET WELL SOON SAM!
 
Sam is on the long road to recovery, but recovery none the less. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers still. Y'all be ready when she gets back because she'll be coming in hot! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

🎃👻 The Halloween Ball is Next Weekend! Time to Buy Your Tables NOW! 👻🎃

We’re just days away from Rotary District 6840’s 1st Annual Halloween Ball, and we need YOUR help to make this event a spooktacular success!

🎟 Tables are still available, but they’re going fast—don’t miss your chance to enjoy a fun night with your club, friends, and family! Support our cause and secure your spot at the best Halloween event of the season!

📅 Date: October 26th
Time: 6:00 P.M. - until
📍 Location: 301 Blaize Ave., Bay St. Louis

📣 Attention all clubs: Please share this post across your social media pages and help us sell out! Let’s make this a night to remember while supporting our district’s great work.

The more tables sold, the better the party! 💀

The Rotary club of New Orleans Riverbend will be producing the Freret Street market on November 2nd from 11 AM until 4 PM at the corner of Freret and Jena. There will be over 75 art and food vendors, two bands/musicians, and plenty of cold Abita Amber. Admission is FREE and the beer is cost effective! For more information, click below!
Rotary Club of Slidell Launches Annual Beautiful Holiday Evergreen Fundraiser for Local Scholarships!
 
The spirit of giving is in the air as the Rotary Club of Slidell is thrilled to announce the return of our much-anticipated annual fundraiser, Beautiful Holiday Evergreens! This beloved event not only marks the beginning of the holiday season but also embodies the essence of Rotary’s commitment to service and education.
Hammond will be hosting a Movie Night Under the Stars on November 23, 2024, at Cate Square Park in Hammond. 
 
Kids events will begin at 4:00 PM with the movie beginning at 6:00 PM.
🚨 Hurricane Relief Effort for Asheville, NC 🚨
 
Hurricane Helene donations were so abundant, Infinity-AP is having to send a second truck!
 
What we need:
 
💵 Monetary donations Venmo:
@Infinity-AP *Please designate funds for Ashville Hurricane Relief
🛍️ Non-perishables (see list ->)
 
Let’s come together and make a difference, just as others did for us. 💪
 
📅 Deadline for donations: October 24th
📍 Local Drop-off and contact info: Ashley Mayley
(228) 671-9861
2112 Nicholson Ave., Waveland
District-Sponsored Events
Ocean Springs Anniversary (1924)
Oct. 20, 2024
 
Belle Chasse Anniversary (1976)
Oct. 21, 2024
 
President Elect Meeting
Oct. 22, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
 
District 6840 Halloween Party
301 Blaize Ave.
Oct. 26, 2024 6:00 p.m.
 
Inaugural Rotary Halloween Ball
Oct. 26, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
 
Summit DG Visit - CANCELLED
Oct. 28, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
 
Columbia DG Visit - CANCELLED
Oct. 29, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 
Heartland Fireside Chat - CANCELLED
Oct. 29, 2024
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
 
View entire list

October: Community Economic Development Month

Rotary clubs worldwide focus on sustainable development projects to support local and global communities. Key goals include building capacity for leaders, creating job opportunities, reducing poverty, and supporting career studies in economic development.

Ways to get involved:

  • Connect with your District Resource Network
  • Work with Rotary Action Groups or Community Corps
  • Partner with service organizations, microlenders, or cooperatives
  • Offer training on mobile banking or provide needed supplies

Let’s work together to make a lasting impact!

Northlake-Mandeville Rotary Club is proud to host its first annual Golf Tournament fundraiser. Sponsorships are filling up quickly for the November 18, 2024, event.  If you or your business is interested in any of the sponsorship levels on the form, please contact Chase Villeret at #504-884-1748 by phone or by text. You can also email him at chasevilleret@gmail.com.
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💡 DON'T FORGET TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR UPCOMING EVENTS! 💡
 
Got an awesome event coming up? Just send the details over to Ashley Mayley, our newsletter guru. She'll work her magic and make sure your event gets the spotlight it deserves!
Folks, thank heavens there's still time on the clock, because Mississippi better get it together fast—Louisiana is on a serious roll! 🔥🏈 They’re running away with it, and if Mississippi doesn’t step up soon, this could be game over!
Buckle up, it's crunch time! ⏱️💪
 
SUBMIT YOUR POINTS BELOW TO GET IN ON THIS ACTION!
 
Remember there are social media aspects for most entries. If you have multiple entries and want to cut the process short, send your information to District Admin, Meg Noonan at meg.noonan@comcepts.net.