Rotary Club of Clayton Weekly Newsletter
Week of Thursday, October 29th, 2026
OCTOBER 24th World Polio Day – We highlighted Polio all month!
President’s Message
Leading up to World Polio Day, our Rotary Luncheon Club welcomed two distinguished guest speakers: Mark Valentine of Rotary District 6910 and Dr. John Anderton, National Authority for the Containment of Poliovirus.
Both shared valuable insights into history, remarkable progress, and ongoing challenges in the global fight to eradicate polio — reminding us that our work is not finished!
In celebration of World Polio Day, October 24th – We partnered with the Rabun Pickleball Club for a fun-filled Pickleball Poker for Polio Fundraiser, bringing our community together to support Rotary’s mission to eradicate polio worldwide.
25 enthusiastic players
10 dedicated volunteers
Over $1,500 raised at the event!
An additional $5,000 donated by a generous Clayton Rotarian!
An unexpected local resident that survived Polio as a child came to the event and donated a generous amount.
Through the Gates Foundation’s matching program and other matching contributions, our $6,500 raised locally will receive an additional $13,000 in matching funds, tripling our impact to $19,500 toward ending polio worldwide! $6,500 RAISED — $19,500 IN TOTAL IMPACT!
A HEARTFELT THANK YOU! To our players, volunteers, donors, guest speakers, and community supporters — Thank you for turning awareness into action! Special appreciation to our generous Clayton Rotarian Susie Howard, whose $5,000 contribution significantly multiplied our impact.
Together, we demonstrated the power of community partnerships, generosity, and a shared commitment to service.
This Week’s Meeting
Guest Speaker: Lite Lunch & Listen 11:45 AM
October 29th, 2026
11:30 AM – Luncheon Club Meeting
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Rotary Community Room
LUNCH MENU: Deli Sandwiches, Fruit-Veggie Tray, Salad and Cookies.
Next Week’s Program
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Meetings on Tuesday, October 27th Social &/or Service at 6:00 PM Fellowship 6:15 Start
Service Above Self Pickleball Poker for Polio Event – October 24th
Taking small steps to focus on Environment and Sustainability:
- Meal Packing for KIDS After Thursday Lunch Club Meeting this week
- Other Important Dates for Volunteer Opportunity
Stekoa Creek Clean-up November 13th 10AM
Rotary Cooks October 30th at 5:30 PM
Community Dental: November 6th and December 4th at 8:00 AM -12:00 PM;
Interact Student Mentorship Opportunities: Contact Allison Beck!
“Feed the Need” Campaign November 14th-21st
PLEASE START BRINGING CANNED GOODS TO OUR MEETINGS!
For more details contact: Amy Hulett
CANSTRUCTION EVENT – November 19th Rotary Meeting
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.
Keep our Members in Need in your Thoughts and Prayers!
Find these events and more at:
https://claytonrotary.com/rotary-calendars/
We need your help to fill our speaker programs for 2027.
Reminder to please register for committee(s) Click Here
Food Bank Donations
Most Needed Items
- Plastic Grocery Bags
- Peanut Butter & Jelly
- Cereal
- Soups
- Crackers
- Rice
- Chili & Beans
- Pasta
- Pasta Sauce
- Beef Stew
- Canned Meats
- Fruits
- Vegetables
Cash Donations Welcome
Checks Payable To: Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
Memo: NEGA Foodbank – Clayton, GA
Yours in Rotary Service,
Laura Seberg
President
Rotary Club of Clayton
October 29 Newsletter FAQs
When and where is the October 29 Rotary luncheon meeting?
The luncheon meeting is Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 11:30 AM in the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Rotary Community Room.
What is the October 29 lunch program?
The newsletter lists a Lite Lunch and Listen guest-speaker program beginning at 11:45 AM.
What is the October 29 lunch menu?
Lunch includes deli sandwiches, a fruit and vegetable tray, salad and cookies.
How much impact did the Pickleball Poker for Polio fundraiser create?
The event raised $6,500 locally. With matching funds, the newsletter reports a total impact of $19,500 toward ending polio worldwide.
When is the October 29 fellowship gathering?
The fellowship gathering is Thursday, October 29, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Members are invited to bring goulash or soup to share and a carved gourd for the competition. Costumes are optional.
What volunteer opportunities are listed?
Opportunities include meal packing after the Thursday luncheon, Rotary Cooks on October 30 at 5:30 PM, Community Dental on November 6 and December 4 from 8:00 AM to noon, Stekoa Creek cleanup on November 13 at 10:00 AM, the Feed the Need campaign November 14–21, the November 19 Canstruction event and Interact student mentorship.
What items does the Food Bank need?
Requested items include plastic grocery bags, peanut butter and jelly, cereal, soups, crackers, rice, chili and beans, pasta, pasta sauce, beef stew, canned meats, fruits and vegetables. Cash donations are also welcome.
