The Touchdown Times
February 2025
1st Edition
 

 

๐Ÿ“ฃ Get Ready for the 2024-2025 Rotary District Conference! ๐Ÿˆ๐ŸŽ‰

Rotarians, the countdown is on! Get ready for an exciting weekend of fun, fellowship, and inspiration at the Rotary District 6840 Conference, happening June 5โ€“June 8, 2025, in Bay St. Louis. This football-themed event is packed with incredible experiences you wonโ€™t want to miss!

๐Ÿ† Conference Highlights

๐Ÿ“… June 5 โ€“ Kickoff with the District Golf Tournament โ›ณ & Luau ๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŽ‰
๐Ÿ“… June 6 โ€“ Game Day! ๐Ÿˆ Rise Against Hunger Food Packing & Food Fest ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ’ช
๐Ÿ“… June 7 โ€“ Speakers & District Awards Ceremony ๐Ÿ…๐ŸŽค
๐Ÿ“… June 8 โ€“ Paul Harris Foundation Jazz Brunch ๐ŸŽท๐Ÿพ

Itโ€™s going to be an unforgettable weekend filled with service, learning, and celebration. Donโ€™t miss out!

 

๐Ÿค Support the Conferenceโ€”Become a Sponsor or Advertise!

To bring you this amazing event, we need your help! Conference funding comes from sponsorships and program ads, and weโ€™re asking for your support to fill our program book.

๐Ÿ’ผ 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.

๐Ÿ“ข Club Leaders: This is a great opportunity to highlight your clubโ€”thank your outgoing board, welcome your incoming board, celebrate Paul Harris Fellows, or promote your clubโ€™s signature events!

๐Ÿ’ก Know a business that might be interested? Send their contact information to our sponsorship chairs:
๐Ÿ“ Mississippi โ€“ Carolyn Ishee
๐Ÿ“ Louisiana โ€“ John Olinde

Visit https://rotary6840.org/ for sponsorship details and forms.

๐Ÿ“ข Register Today!

๐ŸŽญ๐ŸŽถ Mardi Gras Freret Market โ€“ Presented by Riverbend Rotary Club! ๐Ÿป๐ŸŽจ

Join us for the Mardi Gras Freret Market on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM!

Enjoy a day filled with live music, over 100 art and food vendors, and - of course - ice-cold Abita beer. Itโ€™s the perfect way to celebrate the Mardi Gras season while supporting local businesses and community initiatives!

๐Ÿ“ Location: 4421 Freret St., New Orleans


๐ŸŽญ Donโ€™t miss out on this fantastic eventโ€”come shop, sip, and celebrate with us!

Grow Rotary with Companion Clubs


Join us for a dynamic virtual session with Patrick Longano, Founder of IMPACT and creator of the Companion Club Model. If you're interested in starting a Companion Club (formerly Satellite Club), this is a must-attend event!

๐Ÿ“… February 12, 2025
โฐ 7:00 PM โ€“ 8:00 PM ET

Registration required to receive the link. Donโ€™t miss out!

๐Ÿ“ข Stay Connected with Us on Facebook! ๐Ÿ“ข

Rotary District 6840 has a new Facebook page, and we want YOU to follow us! Stay up to date on our latest events, community projects, and important announcements.

Be sure to like, follow, and share so you never miss an update! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ

 

๐ŸŒ Rotary USA-France ICC Positive Peace Seminar ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

The 5th biennial Positive Peace Seminar will be held October 14-17, 2025, in Orlรฉans, France! Applications are open through May 30.

This tuition-free seminar is open to Fourth Year Undergraduates, Graduate Students, Young Professionals, and Rotaract Membersโ€”20 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.

๐Ÿ“ข Know someone who should apply? Encourage them to submit their application today!

District-Sponsored Events
Fireside Chat
Port Orleans Brewery
Feb. 06, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
 
Freret Market
4421 Freret St.
Feb. 08, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 
St. John the Baptist Parish Club DG Visit
Matherne's Market at Riverlands
Feb. 11, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 
Pontchartrain Fireside Chat
Copelands
Feb. 11, 2025
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
 
St. Charles Club DG Visit
Legacy Venue
Feb. 12, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 
Kenner DG Visit
Chateau Golf & Country Club
Feb. 12, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
 
Metairie Sunrise DG Visit
la Madeleine
Feb. 13, 2025
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
 
Metairie Club DG Visit
Metairie Country Club
Feb. 13, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 
View entire list

๐ŸŒ February is Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution Month! ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

This month, Rotary focuses on promoting peace and resolving conflicts, both locally and globally. As Rotarians, we believe that lasting change begins with understanding, dialogue, and action.

๐Ÿ”น Support efforts to reduce violence and foster reconciliation
๐Ÿ”น Participate in peace-centered service projects
๐Ÿ”น Attend discussions on conflict resolution strategies
๐Ÿ”น Share stories of peacebuilding efforts in our community

Letโ€™s work together to create a more peaceful worldโ€”one step at a time. ๐Ÿ’™โœŒ๏ธ

๐Ÿ’ก DON'T FORGET TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR UPCOMING EVENTS! ๐Ÿ’ก
 
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Club Points Submission Update

  1. Point Summaries
    If you notice discrepancies in your clubโ€™s points, please reach out individually so we can work through any updates.

  2. 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.

  3. Deputy Governors
    Weโ€™ve noticed an absence of point submissions from Deputy Governors. As a reminder, Deputy Governors are responsible for entering their clubโ€™s points. 

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our records accurate!