What is Rotary’s focus for September?

September is Basic Education and Literacy Month for Rotary, focusing on education, literacy, youth development, and opportunities that help people learn, grow, and thrive.

What is the President’s Message about in the September 17, 2026 newsletter?

The President’s Message honors Dolly Parton as an artist and advocate for children and education, highlighting her Imagination Library and its connection with Rotary’s values of advancing education and creating opportunities for children.

What is Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library?

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a program created to give children access to books from the earliest years of life. The newsletter notes that the foundation has worked with Rotary International and Rotary clubs around the world since 2009.

When and where is the September 17, 2026 Rotary Club of Clayton meeting?

The September 17, 2026 Rotary Club of Clayton luncheon meeting will be held at 11:30 AM in the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Rotary Community Room.

What is on the lunch menu for the September 17 Rotary meeting?

The lunch menu is a Red, White, and Blue Indoor Picnic featuring pulled pork, smoked chicken, slaw, baked beans, potato salad, and apple cobbler.

Who is speaking at next week’s Rotary Club of Clayton program?

Next week’s program will feature Hillary Marshall, who will speak about Thrive Wellness Hub, a community sanctuary and wellness center focused on physical, mental, and social well-being.

When is the Impact Club one-year anniversary celebration?

The Impact Club one-year anniversary celebration will be held Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Currahee Brewery, 93 West Savannah Street in Clayton.

What service projects were highlighted from last week?

The newsletter highlights last week’s Meal Packing for Kids and Dictionary Labeling Project after the Thursday lunch meeting, along with the Stekoa Creek Clean-up and Dental Clinic held on Friday, September 11.

Are there Service Above Self opportunities available?

Yes. The newsletter lists Service Above Self opportunities and encourages members to learn more about available volunteer role descriptions through the linked document.

Is there meal packing after the September 17 lunch meeting?

No. The newsletter notes that there will be no Meal Packing for Kids after the Thursday lunch club meeting this week.

When are the upcoming Stekoa Creek Clean-up dates?

Upcoming Stekoa Creek Clean-up dates are October 8 and November 13 at 10:00 AM.

When is dictionary distribution scheduled?

Dictionary distribution is scheduled for September 17, 2026, at 8:00 AM and again at 5:30 PM.

When will Clayton Rotary Chefs cook at the Rabun County High School football game?

Clayton Rotary Chefs will cook at the Rabun County High School football game on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 5:30 PM.

When is the Food Distribution at Rabun Gap Presbyterian Church?

The Food Distribution at Rabun Gap Presbyterian Church is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 6:45 AM.

When is the Foxfire Clean-up?

The Foxfire Clean-up is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

What will volunteers do at the Foxfire Clean-up?

Volunteers will help prepare for the Mountaineer Festival by moving bleachers, installing fencing, and placing tires and barrels for activities.

What tools are suggested for the Foxfire Clean-up?

Suggested items for the Foxfire Clean-up include pliers, a sledgehammer, gloves, long pants, sunscreen, or a hat.

What is the Pickleball Poker for Polio Plus event?

The Rotary Club of Clayton and Rabun Pickleball Club are teaming up for a fun day of pickleball, with proceeds going to Rotary’s Polio Plus efforts to help end polio worldwide.

Where will Pickleball Poker for Polio Plus be held?

Pickleball Poker for Polio Plus will be held at the Rabun County Recreation Department Outdoor Pickleball Courts.

What is the format for Pickleball Poker for Polio Plus?

The event will use a five-game round robin format with two sessions from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Beginner through advanced levels are welcome.

How much is registration for Pickleball Poker for Polio Plus?

Registration for Pickleball Poker for Polio Plus is $50, with a maximum of 60 players per session.

What fellowship feedback is the Rotary Club of Clayton requesting?

The Rotary Club of Clayton is asking members to provide feedback and small group ideas for a new fellowship element based on small special-interest groups.

Where can members find Rotary Club of Clayton events?

Members can find Rotary Club of Clayton events on the club calendar at claytonrotary.com/rotary-calendars/.

What member reminders are included in the newsletter?

Members are reminded to register for committees and watch for an email to update member contact information.

What items are needed for Food Bank donations?

The Food Bank is requesting plastic grocery bags, peanut butter and jelly, cereal, soups, crackers, rice, chili and beans, pasta, pasta sauce, beef stew, canned meats, fruits, vegetables, and cash donations. Checks may be made payable to Food Bank of Northeast Georgia with NEGA Foodbank – Clayton, GA in the memo line.

Rotary Club of Clayton: Week of Sept 17, 2026 Newsletter

Rotary Club of Clayton Weekly Newsletter
Week of Thursday, September 17, 2026

September is Basic Education and Literacy Month for Rotary.
President’s Message

With the recent death of beloved entertainer Dolly Parton, we have lost not only a truly great artist, but also an inspirational advocate for children and education.

Through Dolly Patron’s Imagination Library (click to see), she pursued a simple yet powerful aim: to give every child access to books from the earliest years of life.
Since 2009, her foundation has also worked closely with Rotary International and Rotary clubs around the world.

In 2010, Dolly Parton addressed the Rotary International Convention in Montréal, where she was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow.

Her connection with Rotary was rooted in values that lie at the very heart of Rotary: advancing education, creating opportunities and helping to give children a better future.

We can be inspired by her remarkable passion and belief that every child deserves the chance to fall in love with reading and generous legacy which will endure.
To read the full article in the Rotarian Magazine Click Here

This Week’s Meeting

September 17^th, 2026

11:30 AM – Luncheon Club Meeting
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Rotary Community Room
LUNCH MENU: Red, White & Blue Indoor Picnic: Pulled Pork and Smoked Chicken, Slaw, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, and Apple Cobbler
Next Week’s Program

Join us to greet Hillary Marshall and hear about the Thrive Wellness Hub; a cozy community sanctuary and wellness center
focused on nurturing physical, mental and social well-being.

Impact Club Update
ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Tuesday, September 22^nd
6:00-7:30 PM
Currahee Brewery, 93 W, Savannah St., Clayton `

Service Above Self
Last week’s Meal Packing for KIDS & Dictionary Labeling Project After Thursday Lunch Club Meeting this week

Stekoa Creek Clean-up and Dental Clinic on Friday, September 11^th

Service Above Self Opportunities – WE NEED YOU!

Learn More about the role descriptions: Click Here

Other Important Date for Volunteer Opportunity

NO Meal Packing for KIDS After Thursday Lunch Club Meeting this week
Stekoa Creek Clean-up October 8th and November 13^th 10AM

Dictionary Distribution: September 17th @ 8AM & September 17^th@ 5:30PM
Clayton Rotary Chefs Cooking at RCHS Football Came Friday, September 18^th @ 5:30PM
Food Distribution – Rabun Gap Presbyterian Church Saturday, September 19^th @ 6:45 AM
Foxfire Clean-up – Wednesday. September 30^th @ 9AM-2PM

Preparing for the Mountaineer Festival: Moving bleachers, installing fencing, placing tires and barrels for activities. Suggested Tools: pliers, sledgehammer gloves, long pants, sunscreen or hat

Our Rotary Club of Clayton and Rabun Pickleball Club are teaming up for a fun day of pickleball, with all proceeds going to Rotary’s Polio Plus efforts to help end polio worldwide.
Rabun County Recreation Department Outdoor Pickleball Courts
5-Game Round Robin
Two sessions: 9:00–11:00 AM & 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Beginner through Advanced levels
Registration: $50
Maximum 60 players per session
Ready to play? Click to Register Here

We need your feedback about a new element of the Fellowship by offering Rotary Club of Clayton with Small Special-Interest Groups.
Please provide your input of interest and small group ideas at the following link:
Click Here for Survey