What is featured in the October 8, 2026 Rotary Club of Clayton newsletter?

The newsletter highlights Polio Awareness Month, the partnership between Rotary International and the CDC, upcoming club programs, volunteer opportunities, Pickleball Poker for PolioPlus, fellowship activities and Food Bank donation needs.

When is the October 8 Rotary Club of Clayton meeting?

The luncheon meeting begins at 11:30 AM on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Rotary Community Room. A board meeting will be held at 10:00 AM.

What Rotary Club of Clayton volunteer opportunities are coming up?

Upcoming opportunities include the Stekoa Creek Cleanup, Rotary Cooks, Community Dental service dates, the Denture Clinic and Food Distribution.

What is Pickleball Poker for PolioPlus?

Pickleball Poker for PolioPlus is a fundraising event organized by the Rotary Club of Clayton and the Rabun Pickleball Club. Proceeds support Rotary's efforts to eradicate polio worldwide.

When is the Rotary Club of Clayton fellowship event?

The fellowship event is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Members may bring goulash or soup to share and a carved gourd for the competition. Costumes are optional.

What donations does the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia need?

Needed items include plastic grocery bags, peanut butter and jelly, cereal, soups, crackers, rice, chili, beans, pasta, pasta sauce, beef stew, canned meats, fruits and vegetables. Cash donations are also welcome.

Rotary Club of Clayton Newsletter

Q: How do Rotary International and the CDC work together?

Rotary International and the CDC are partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Rotary provides volunteer mobilization, funding and advocacy, while the CDC contributes technical expertise, disease surveillance, immunization strategy and operational support.

Q: Who is featured in the next Rotary Club of Clayton program?

The next program features Marjie Truax, vice chairperson of The Autism Foundation of Georgia and a co-founder of the Friends for Autism Foundation.

Rotary Club of Clayton Weekly Newsletter
Week of Thursday, October 8th, 2026
OCTOBER is Polio Awareness Month

President’s Message

Relationship Between Rotary International and the CDC
Rotary International and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are formal partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), a public?private partnership aimed at eliminating polio worldwide. The GPEI is led by national governments and includes five key partners: World Health Organization (WHO), Rotary International, U.S. CDC, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Within this framework, Rotary International provides global volunteer mobilization, funding, and advocacy, while the CDC contributes technical expertise, surveillance, immunization strategy, and operational support. CDC works alongside Rotary to coordinate immunization campaigns, train health workers, and ensure safe, effective delivery of vaccines in high?risk areas. This partnership continued during the COVID Pandemic based on the historical relationship and collective efforts.
The following provides more insight into the presentation of our guest speaker this week!
Click Here to Watch the Documentary:
The Rotary-CDC Partnership from Rotary International on Vimeo.

This Week’s Meeting
Board Meeting Thursday 10AM – NEGA Foodbank

Guest Speaker:

October 8^th, 2026
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11:30 AM – Luncheon Club Meeting

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Rotary Community Room
LUNCH MENU:. Roasted Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad & Dessert (plus non-pork option)
Next Week’s Program

Marjie Truax is the Vice Chairperson of The Autism Foundation of Georgia and a co-founder of the Friends for Autism Foundation, which she and her husband Martin Truex established in 1987 to support autism research and services.

Special Motivational Speaker – October 29^th – NOT A regularly SCHEDULED MEETING

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Meetings on Tuesday, October 13^th Meeting and 27^th Social &/or Service at 6:00 PM Fellowship 6:15 Start

Service Above Self

Preparation for Mountaineer Festival Foxfire Clean-up – Wednesday. September 30^th at Rabun County Pavilions

NO Meal Packing for KIDS After Thursday Lunch Club Meeting this week
Other Important Dates for Volunteer Opportunity

Stekoa Creek Clean-up October 9^th and November 13^th 10AM

Rotary Cooks October 9^th and 30^th at 5:30 PM

Community Dental: October 16, 19, & 23^rd at 8:00 AM -12:00 PM; Denture Clinic Oct. 22^nd @ 2:00PM -4:00PM

Food Distribution @ 6:45 AM October 17^th

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? Registration or Donate: Pickleball Poker for Polio Plus

Mark your calendar for a Fun Fellowship – Thursday evening, October 29th — 6:00 – 9:00 PM.
Bring your Ghoulish Goulash or Soup to share and a Carved Gourd for competition. Costumes Optional.

We need your feedback about a new element of 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