Rotary Club of Clayton — Weekly Newsletter
Week of December 4, 2025
Happy 77th Birthday to the Rotary Club of Clayton!
Our club was chartered on November 23, 1948–77 years of Service Above Self.
Recap from Last Week
No meeting last week. I hope that each of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
This Week’s Meeting — December 4, 11:45
Updating Our Bylaws – Please be there to cast your vote
Attached are the updated bylaws with the correction showing that the dues are $1,000 annually.
Members will vote on them at our December 4 meeting.
Join us as we transform the Rotary Community Room into an Elf Workshop and create decorations for our Christmas Parade float.
Stay after the meeting and help us pack meals for Rabun County’s Youth.
The Menu for this week is: grilled chicken breast with rice, vegetables, salad and desert.
Thursday, December 4 at 11:45 AM
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
Our New Website Is Live!
Visit www.claytonrotary.com to explore:
HOME Page
Links to all current and past newsletters.
Rotary Calendar
Tabs for Programs • Service • Social • Community • Impact Club • Youth Services
Stay updated on everything happening at your club.
Club Documents
Resources for introducing guests to Rotary, plus the Check Request Form for reimbursements.
Download → Fill out → Attach receipt → Submit to Treasurer.
Nominations for Club Officers
If you or someone you know is interested in serving in a leadership role, please submit their name to:
Secretary, Matt Mitcham, wmmitcham@gmail.com . Nominations must be received two weeks prior to election. Deadline for making nominations is December 4th.
An election for our new slate of officers will take place on December 18th. Please be at this meeting for this important event.
Service Above Self
Impact Club Update
Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 9 at 6:00 PM
Location: The Penland’s
Upcoming Service Events
Packing Meals after this week’s meeting
Community Dental
Thursday, December 4 • 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Christmas Parade Float & Parade — December 4 & 6
- Decorate the float during the meeting on Dec 4, Rotary Community Room 11:45 am to 1:00 pm
- Assemble Saturday, Dec 6 at 10:00 AM, Food Bank
- Parade lineup at 4:30 PM, Duvall Street
- Help with teardown at 8:30 PM, Food Bank
Sign-up: https://forms.gle/KAY3zrjZst8cCktA9
Upcoming Social Events
Christmas Dinner at The Dillard House
Friday, December 19 at 5:30 PM
Celebrate the joy of the season with your fellow Rotarians at our annual Christmas Dinner, hosted this year at the beautiful and historic Dillard House. We look forward to an evening filled with fellowship, holiday warmth, and an exceptional dining experience.
Rotary members attend at no cost, Impact members and guests are welcome for $55. Payments may be made in advance or at the door.
Our dinner begins with two beautifully prepared salads: a Winter Salad of field greens, roasted beets, candied pecans, local goat cheese, and sherry vinaigrette, alongside a classic Caesar Salad featuring crisp romaine, focaccia croutons, and fresh Parmesan-Reggiano.
For the entrée selections, enjoy Southern Fried Chicken and the evening’s centerpiece—Herb-Crusted Prime Rib, carved to order and served with au jus and horseradish cream.
The dinner is complemented by seasonal sides, including roasted Brussels sprouts with caramelized shallots and maple mustard butter, as well as creamy mashed potatoes with rich gravy. Warm yeast rolls, corn muffins, and whipped butter round out the meal.
Save room for a decadent finish: Blueberry and White Chocolate Bread Pudding draped in warm amaretto cream.
To accompany the evening, a selection of Southern sweet and unsweet iced tea, lemonade, and coffee will be available, along with a full cash bar offering beer, wine, and mixed drinks.
Announcements
Toy Drives
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
Bring unwrapped toys to the Rotary Community Room.
James Brim will distribute to families in need.
Toys for Our Town
Thursday, December 4 — Currahee Brewery
Bring a toy. Enjoy a free beer.
Rabun County Sheriff’s Office Toy Drive
Donate new, unwrapped toys for children 12 and under.
Drop-off: Sheriff’s Office.
District 6910 Conference
All twelve club slots are filled, but guests may still attend.
- April 30 – May 3
- Harrah’s Cherokee
- Registration: $375 (hotel not included)
Register here: https://myrotaryconference.com/ 
Food Bank Donations
Help local families in need.
Most Needed Items:
Peanut butter & jelly • Cereal • Soups • Crackers • Rice • Chili & beans • Pasta • Canned meats (ham, chicken, tuna, salmon) • Spaghetti sauce • Beef stew • Canned fruits & vegetables
Cash Donations Welcome
Checks payable to Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
Memo: “For Rabun County”
Next Week’s Meeting — December 11, 11:45
Please join us at the Rotary Community Room at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
Thursday, December 11 at 11:45 AM
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
