Weekly Newsletter
Week of Thursday, February 26, 2026
Presidentโs Message
As we reflect on another meaningful week in Rotary, we are reminded of the impact we can make when we come together in service and fellowship. From the projects and connections we shared over the past several days to the continued momentum building across our club, itโs clear that the spirit ofย โService Above Selfโย is alive and well here in Rabun County.
We are also proud to share that the Rotary Club of Clayton was recently votedย Best Civic Organizationย in this past weekโsย Clayton Tribuneโa true testament to the dedication of our members and the generosity of this community.
ย Read more:ย https://www.theclaytontribune.
This week, we are especially excited to welcomeย District 6910 Governor Jessica Fleetwoodย to our meetingโa wonderful opportunity to showcase the strength of our club, celebrate our accomplishments, and gain inspiration for the work ahead.
Letโs make it a great week of Rotary!
ย Recap from Last Week
Last week, we held aย Club Assembly, with committees actively preparing for our District Governorโs visit.ย The committees are where the action takes place.ย Join a committee and put yourself into the game.
We also announced that tickets are now available for our upcoming fundraiser:
ย https://claytonrotary.com/roar
ย Event Tickets:ย $150ย (includes entry into $10,000 Reverse Raffle)
ย Raffle Tickets Only:ย $100
ย EVERY ROTARIAN IS EXPECTED TO SELL 4 TICKETS!
Tickets will be available for pickup at this weekโs meeting.
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ย This Weekโs Meeting โ District Governor Visit
Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 11:45 AM
ย Food Bank of Northeast Georgia โ Clayton
Please join us as we welcomeย District Governor Jessica Fleetwood.
She will be leading us through:
- New member inductions
- Committee reports and updates
- Vision and direction for the remainder of the Rotary year
Theย District 6910 Governor (DG)ย serves as Rotary Internationalโs official representative for our district, providing leadership, guidance, and support to all Rotary clubs within District 6910.
At a high level, the Governorโs role includes:
- Supporting Clubs:ย Helping clubs like ours operate effectively, grow membership, and strengthen service impact
- Setting Direction:ย Promoting Rotary Internationalโs goals, priorities, and initiatives across the district
- Club Visits:ย Visiting each club during the year to offer encouragement, share updates, and recognize achievements
- Leadership Development:ย Training and mentoring club presidents, officers, and future leaders
- District Oversight:ย Coordinating district programs, events, grants, and ensuring clubs stay aligned with Rotary policies
- Inspiration & Connection:ย Serving as a unifying voice that connects clubs, shares best practices, and keeps the spirit ofย Service Above Selfย strong
In short, the District Governor is both aย leader and a resource, helping clubs succeed individually while strengthening Rotaryโs collective impact across the entire district.
ย Letโs show up strong and make this a great visit!

ย Lunch Menu
- Fried Chicken
- Mac & Cheese
- Green Beans
- Green Salad
- Dessert
ย Next Weekโs Program โ Courtney Ramey with Rabun County Special Olympics
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 11:45 AM
ย Food Bank of Northeast Georgia โ Clayton
Learn how Rotary can support this impactful program serving our community.
ย Impact Club Update
Next Meeting:
ย Tuesday, February 24 | 6:00 PM
ย Food Bank of Northeast Georgia โ Clayton
ย Service Above Self
On a cold and rainy Saturday morning, the spirit of Rotary was on full display asย 20 Rotarians and Interactorsย came together to serve at Rabun Gap Presbyterian Church.
Thanks to their dedication and willingness to show up, we were able to provide food toย 142 households, impactingย 475 individualsย with enough groceries to last several weeks. Moments like these are a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we put service above self.
This meaningful outreach takes place on theย third Saturday of every month, and all are encouraged to participate.
ย Bring your gloves, a willing heart, and start your weekend making a difference in our community.



In addition,ย 5 Rotariansย stepped up this past Wednesday to support theย Foxfire Cleanup D
ay. They pulled on gloves and worked to remove debris left behind from the recent ice storm that impacted so many across Rabun County. Their efforts helped restore parts of our community and demonstrated Rotaryโs commitment to being there when it matters most.


ย Upcoming Service Opportunities
- Packing meals following this weekโs meeting
ย Important Dates
- February 26ย โ District Governor Visit
- April 2ย โ Rabun County Special Olympics
- April 25ย โ Murder Mystery Gala Fundraiser
- April 30 โ May 3ย โ District 6910 Conference
- May 28 โ May 31ย โ RYLA
- June 25ย โ End-of-Year Celebration

Roaring 20โs Fundraising Gala
Step back into theย glitz and glamour of the Roaring 20sย at our biggest fundraiser of the year!ย Tickets and Sponsorships are now on sale.ย Go toย https://claytonrotary.com/r
Saturday, April 25, 2026
ย Rabun County Civic Center Ballroom
ย Theme:ย Roaring 20โs Murder Mystery
Event Highlights:
ย $10,000 Reverse Raffle
ย Interactive Murder Mystery
ย Silent Auction (online) + Live Auction
ย Dinner + Cash Bar (Signature Cocktails & Mocktails)
Ticket Information:
ย $150 โ Admission + Dinner + Raffle Entry
ย $100 โ Raffle Ticket Only
ย You do not have to be present to win!
Sponsorships:


ย Dress to Dazzle โ 1920s Style Encouraged (but not required)
ย Contact: Laura Seberg โ 941-799-9393
ย Volunteer Registration:ย https://docs.goo
ย All Rotarians are expected to participate โ this is our largest fundraiser of the year!
ย Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI)

ย Saturday, March 14
ย Georgia Highlands College โ Cartersville
- Parts I, II, III
- Graduate Courses: Foundation & Facilitation Techniques
ย Registration Deadline: February 28
ย Limited seating
ย Club carpools will depart from the Food Bank
ย Register Now:ย https://myrotaryconference.com

Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA)
ย May 28 โ 31
ย Tallulah Falls School
We are seeking Rotarian volunteers for:
- Counselors
- Activity helpers
ย RYLA6910@gmail.com
ย www.ryla6910.com

District 6910 Conference
ย April 30 โ May 3
ย Harrahโs Cherokee
- 264 attendees registered so far
- Clayton is near the top withย 17 attendees โ letโs keep climbing!
Activities Include:
- Golf
- Fly Fishing
- Oconaluftee Indian Village Tour
- Hiking
- Conference 5K
- Friday Night Bowling Social
ย REGISTER NOW:ย https://myrotaryconference.com
Food Bank Donations
Most Needed Items:
Plastic grocery shopping bags
Peanut butter & jelly โข Cereal โข Soups โข Crackers โข Rice โข Chili & beans
Pasta โข Spaghetti sauce โข Beef stew โข Canned meats โข Fruits & vegetables
ย Cash donations welcome
ย Checks payable to:ย Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
ย Memo:ย For Rabun County





