The Touchdown Times
October 2024
1st Edition
 
 
GET WELL SOON SAM!
 
As some of you may know, Sam had a medical emergency last week. She is currently at St. Tammany hospital surrounded by family and responding well to her surgeries. Please keep Sam, Janine, Meg, and the rest of her family in your thoughts and prayers.
 
 

Don’t Miss the Most Spooktacular

🎃👻 Event of the Year! 👻🎃

Join us on October 26th from 6pm - until for a night of thrills and chills at our very first Halloween Ball in Bay St. Louis! Come dressed to impress in your best costume and deck out your table with eerie decor for a chance to win exciting prizes. With plenty of food, drinks, and festive fun, it’s sure to be a spooktacular evening you won’t want to miss.

So, gather your ghastly garb, your creepiest decor, and your happy spirit, and head down to 'The Bay' for a night to remember!

Individual tickets = $50 
  • Standing Room ONLY
  • Extra Point (1)
1/2 Table = $250
  • Includes 1 bottle of champagne and novelty glasses
  • Field Goal (3)
Full Table = $500
  • Includes 2 bottles of champagne and novelty glasses
  • Touchdown (6)
Get your tickets below or you can choose to be a sponsor if you can't make it!
Rotary of Hattiesburg and Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center are teaming up to host Kicking for Kids, a community kickball tournament. Let's kick for a cause and make a difference together! Proceeds from the event will go to Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center.
 
Team Entry Fee $250 *Guaranteed two games
10-12 players per team (10 years old and up)
 
Sponsorships $100-$1,000
 
To register a team, sponsor the event, or make a general donation, click the button below! 

🏈 Football-Themed Rotary Showcase 🏈


Come visit our Slidell Rotary Club table at the Northshore Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Expo! This year, they're going all out with a football-themed display showcasing Rotary’s impactful work in our community.

📅 October 17th
📍 Harbor Center
3:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

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.
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District-Sponsored Events
Pascagoula DG Visit - CANCELLED
Oct. 02, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 
Moss Point DG Visit - CANCELLED
Oct. 03, 2024
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
 
Gautier DG Visit - CANCELLED
Oct. 03, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 
Tyler Town Anniversary (1935)
Oct. 04, 2024
 
Franklinton DG Visit - CANCELLED
Oct. 10, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 
Summit Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Summit Volunteer Fire Department Building 1
Oct. 12, 2024
6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
 
LaPlace DG Visit - CANCELLED
Oct. 15, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 
MHI Meeting
Oct. 15, 2024
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
 
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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!

Summit Rotary Club is hosting its annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser will be held on October 12, 2024, from 6:30 am to 10:00 am at the Summit Volunteer Fire Department Building in conjunction with the Summit Fall Festival from      8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For More information you can check out their Facebook page below or send an email to summitfallfest@gmail.com.
The Rotary Club of Belle Chasse is hosting its annual golf tournament on Friday, October 18th beginning with a 1:00 P.M. shotgun start.
 
There are several different sponsorship opportunities available. If interested, please contact Corey Arbourgh at (504) 782-6754.
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🏈 At this rate, Louisiana is going to need a map to find Mississippi—they’re so far ahead, they might as well be in a different time zone! 🏈
 
 Ladies and gentlemen, Louisiana is on fire and charging ahead! Mississippi is now trailing by a jaw-dropping 120 points, and that gap is widening fast! The Lake Territory is cranking up the heat, and we’re seeing Pontchartrain rise through the ranks, leaving the mighty Mississippi in a scramble. Can they rally and pull off a miracle, or is Louisiana ready to take this victory and run away with it for good? Buckle up—this showdown just turned up the intensity! 🔥🏆 
 
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.