Rotary Club of Clayton Weekly Newsletter April 2, 2026
The Rotary Club of Clayton’s April 2, 2026 weekly newsletter highlights a week full of service, including meal packing, Special…
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About the Rotary Club of Clayton
The Rotary Club of Clayton is proud to be a local chapter of Rotary International—a global network of neighbors, friends, and leaders who come together to create lasting change. Our members share a passion for service, fellowship, and making a positive difference both in our community and around the world.
What We Do:
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Connect Business and Community Leaders: We bring together a diverse group of professionals and community members who are committed to improving lives in Rabun County and beyond.
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Host Meetings, Fundraisers, and Service Projects: Through regular gatherings, fundraising events, and hands-on projects, we build strong bonds while working toward common goals.
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Foster Fellowship and Leadership: Rotary provides opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, and ethical service, strengthening both individuals and the communities they serve.
Our Focus Areas:
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Education: Promoting education through scholarships and supporting initiatives that empower students to succeed.
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Health and Peace: Supporting clean water projects, fighting disease, promoting peace, and fostering healthy communities around the world.
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Community Support: Partnering with local nonprofits, backing essential community initiatives, and lending a helping hand where it’s needed most.
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Youth Development: Mentoring and inspiring the next generation of leaders through service opportunities and leadership programs.
Whether it’s organizing charity drives, awarding scholarships, participating in international relief efforts, or volunteering at local events, the Rotary Club of Clayton is dedicated to building stronger communities and creating a better world for all.
RECENT NEWS & EVENTS
Rotary Club of Clayton Newsletter | October 15, 2026
The October 15, 2026, Rotary Club of Clayton newsletter covers community economic development, local speakers, first-quarter service results, volunteer opportunities, PolioPlus fundraising and fellowship.
Rotary Club of Clayton Newsletter | October 8, 2026
The October 8, 2026, Rotary Club of Clayton newsletter highlights the Rotary-CDC partnership, Polio Awareness Month, upcoming speakers, service opportunities, Pickleball Poker for PolioPlus, fellowship events and Food Bank needs.
Rotary Club of Clayton Weekly Newsletter October 1st, 2026
The October 1, 2026, Rotary Club of Clayton newsletter recognizes Polio Awareness Month and shares upcoming programs, volunteer opportunities, PolioPlus fundraising events, fellowship activities and important club reminders.
🌟 LUNCH & LISTEN: AN EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF POSSIBILITY! 🌟
Join the Rotary Club of Clayton as we welcome an inspiring special guest, Jessica Cox, a remarkable pilot, scuba diver, motivational speaker, and advocate for overcoming life’s challenges!
✈️ NO ARMS. NO LIMITS. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES!
Through her powerful Possible Thinking™ philosophy, Jessica challenges us to rethink limitations, embrace adaptability, and discover what we can accomplish when we refuse to let fear define our potential.
Her extraordinary journey is featured in the award-winning documentary Right Footed, and her message has inspired audiences around the world.
📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
🕦 11:45 AM – Fellowship
🍽️ 12:00 PM – Lunch & Program
📍 Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
Rotary Club of Clayton Community Room
💙 Rotarians’ lunch is covered. Guests are $15.
✨ This is more than a luncheon — it’s an opportunity to hear an unforgettable story of courage, determination, and the power of believing in what’s possible!
We invite our community and friends to join us for this special Rotary experience!
⚓ People of Action | Service • Friendship • Community
Uniting for Good to Create Lasting Impact.
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💙💛 Join us this Thursday, October 15, as the Rotary Club of Clayton welcomes Marjie Truax!
A Story of Hope, Advocacy, and Lasting Impact
When Marjie’s son Justin was diagnosed with autism in 1985, she and her husband, Martin, discovered there were no programs for children with autism in Atlanta. Rather than accepting that, they decided to make a difference.
Alongside Susan Britton DeWitt and Gail Zantzinger, they founded what is now known as The Autism Foundation of Georgia.
Their determination helped open doors for countless families through greater autism awareness, educational opportunities, parent and teacher training, and the development of resources such as the Emory Autism Center.
Marjie’s story is a powerful reminder of what can happen when people recognize a need in their community and take action to create lasting change.
📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
🕦 11:45 AM – Fellowship
🍽️ 12:00 PM – Lunch
📍 Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
Rotary Club of Clayton Community Room
46 Plaza Way, Clayton, GA
We hope you’ll join us for an inspiring program about turning personal challenges into opportunities to change lives!
💙💛 Service Above Self.
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Together for Mental Health: Creating A Happier World, Empowering Healthy Minds
Click below to learn more about Global Rotary Action Group on Mental Health Initiatives (RAGMHI) — a passionate collective of Rotarians and non-Rotarians committed to reshaping the landscape of mental health across the globe. Since our charter in 2016, we’ve united members from five countries around a common vision: to empower communities with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to flourish mentally and emotionally.
If you're someone who believes in the importance of mental well-being, get ready to make a meaningful difference.
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Rotary Club of Clayton is making a lasting impact in Rabun County! 💙💛
Our first-quarter service results demonstrate the incredible dedication of our members and their commitment to serving our community!
🌟 17 Community Service Projects
🌟 187 Volunteer Participations
🌟 464 Hours of Service
👏 Introducing our Rotary Service Star Recognition Program!
To celebrate our members who go above and beyond, Rotarians who participate in community service projects will receive a special Service Star to proudly display on their Rotary name badge! ⭐
Each star represents more than volunteer hours—it symbolizes compassion, commitment, and the power of working together to make a difference.
Small acts of service create lasting impact!
Together, we are Uniting for Good to Create Lasting Impact, living Rotary’s motto of Service Above Self!
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📚 September may be over, but the impact of literacy lasts all year long.
September is recognized as Basic Education & Literacy Month in Rotary, and although we didn’t get a chance to highlight it last month, this work is far too important not to share.
For the Rotary Club of Clayton, supporting literacy isn’t something we focus on for just one month—it’s something we’ve been investing in right here at home for years.
Each year, through The Dictionary Project, we provide dictionaries to local third graders—an important age when students begin making the shift from learning to read to reading to learn.
And since 2018, Rotary of Clayton has partnered with the University of Georgia Literacy Project to place more than 400 books in schools throughout the Rabun County School System and Rabun Gap.
Each week, a book is given in honor of our guest speaker and then donated to a school library—meaning one book has the opportunity to reach student after student, year after year.
💙💛 One book may seem small. But put hundreds of them into the hands of children, and the impact is anything but small.
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This Thursday at Rotary Club of Clayton!
Join us on Thursday, October 8 as we welcome Dr. John Anderton as our guest speaker.
Dr. Anderton will be speaking on the National Authority for the Containment of Poliovirus, a national CDC initiative focused on securing the remaining laboratory stockpiles of poliovirus as a vital step toward the elimination of the disease.
Because polio eradication has been one of Rotary International’s signature global initiatives for decades, this week’s program is especially relevant to the work and mission of Rotary around the world.
📍 Food Bank of Northeast Georgia – Rotary of Clayton Community Room
🕦 Fellowship: 11:45 AM
🕛 Lunch: 12:00 PM
We hope you’ll join us for this important and informative program.
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🎙️ This Week at Rotary | October 1
Join us this Thursday, October 1, as the Rotary Club of Clayton welcomes Mark Valentine of the Rotary Club of Banks County.
Mark is a longtime Rotary leader who currently chairs the District Membership Admin Subcommittee and publishes the monthly Membership Express newsletter. His Rotary service has also included roles as District Public Image Committee Chair, District Membership Committee Chair, Assistant Governor, and Club President.
His commitment to Rotary has taken him around the world. In 2023, Mark traveled to India for a polio immunization project, and in 2024, he traveled to Vietnam with an Alliance for Smiles cleft-lip surgery team.
🌍 This week, Mark will speak about the current state of the fight to eradicate polio — a timely conversation as Rotary prepares to recognize World Polio Day on October 24.
We’re looking forward to hearing from someone who has seen Rotary’s global impact firsthand!
📅 Thursday, October 1
📍 Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
Rotary of Clayton Community Room
🤝 Fellowship | 11:45 AM
🍽️ Lunch & Program | 12:00 PM
Come join us!
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💙💛 MEET YOUR ROTARY LEADERSHIP 💛💙
This Friday, we’re shining the spotlight on Stewart Harvard, Sergeant-at-Arms for the Rotary Club of Clayton!
🐾 A little about Stewart:
Stewart is a lifelong animal lover and professional animal trainer with more than 47 years of experience. His career has taken him around the world, competing at the highest levels of dog sports—including the World Championship in Nijmegen, Netherlands—and earning multiple national championships across different disciplines.
🌎 Stewart has traveled to Europe more than 30 times to train alongside some of the most accomplished dog trainers in the world. He has also imported hundreds of dogs for law enforcement, sport, and breeding programs throughout the United States.
🕊️ In 2017, Stewart even became the #1 racing pigeon breeder in America!
As our Sergeant-at-Arms, Stewart helps keep our meetings organized and running smoothly—but most of us probably know him best for running around the room with the microphone during Happy Dollars! 🎤😂 He keeps us on our toes and always adds a little extra fun to our Thursday meetings.
We’re thankful to have Stewart serving as part of our Rotary leadership team!
💙💛 Service Above Self
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