Rotary Club of Clayton Weekly Newsletter
Week of Thursday, August 13, 2026
President’s Message

August is Membership Month, a time to celebrate the hearts and hands of Rotary — our members. Each of you brings unique talents, passions, and perspectives that make our club stronger and our impact greater. Let’s honor the friendships we’ve built, the service we’ve given, and the lives we’ve touched.
There are many ways to engage with your commitment, energy, and compassion to keep Rotary’s wheel turning! Here’s to growing together, serving together, and making this year a continuum of creating lasting change in our community and around the world our most impactful yet!
Thank you for being the driving force behind our mission of Service Above Self.
This Week’s Meeting

We will welcome Ife Williams from Hambidge Center for Creative Arts & Sciences, a 600-acre creative sanctuary in Rabun Gap.
August 13th, 2026
11:30 AM – Luncheon Club Meeting
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Rotary Community Room
LUNCH MENU: MEAT & VEGETABLE LASAGNA, TRADITIONAL SALAD AND DESSERT.
Next Week’s Program

Impact Club Update
This month, on August 11th and 25th.
Note: Trash Pick-up Service Project at 7PM following August 11th Meeting.
6:00-7:30 PM
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Rotary Community Room
Service Above Self’- Welcome Thomas Tanabe from Brazil – Reminder Welcome August 20th
6-8PM, at Hamilton Gardens—Hiawassee
Monthly Food Distribution
Saturday, August 15th
6:45-9AM
Rabun Gap Presbyterian Church, 8397 Wolffork Rd, Rabun Gap
Community Dental Clinic
Volunteers are needed for the Community Dental Clinic.

Dates: Friday, August14TH
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rabun County Health Department
Other Important Date for Volunteer Opportunity
- Meal Packing for KIDS restart August 13th – After Thursday Lunch Club Meeting
- August 27th – First Responders Dinner 5:30PM-7:30PM

- August 28th Clayton Rotary Chefs Cooking at RCHS Football Game 5:30 PM

Fabulous Turnout for our Social last week!

Keep our Members in Need in your Thoughts and Prayers!

Find these events and more at:
https://claytonrotary.com/
Reminder to please register for committee(s) Click Here


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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
www.claytonrotary.com






