Rotary Club of Clayton — Weekly Newsletter
Week of November 27, 2025
NO MEETING THIS WEEK AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Happy 77th Birthday to the Rotary Club of Clayton!
Our club was chartered on November 23, 1948–77 years of Service Above Self.
Recap from Last Week
Meeting Notes — November 20
We held our November Club General Assembly and reviewed the following:
- Rotary Chefs
A dozen Rotarians helped cook and serve food for our Rabun County Wildcats. - Food Distribution
At least twelve Rotarians joined members of all three Interact Clubs at Rabun Gap Presbyterian Church at 7:00 AM to distribute food to 199 households, helping over 500 people. - We celebrated November Birthdays
David Allen • Joe Bell • Brooke Cannon • Steve Cole • Bob Ellis • Stewart Harvard • Keith Jackson • Matt Miles • Mike Phelan • Sandy Simon • Eric Vogelbacher • Cassie Allen • Johnathon Cannon • Kathy Fincher - We also celebrated November Wedding Anniversaries
Gene & Tracy Barry — 29 years
Mike & Julie Phelan — 31 years
Our New Website Is Live!
Visit www.claytonrotary.com to explore:
HOME Page
Links to all current and past newsletters.
Rotary Calendar
Tabs for Programs • Service • Social • Community • Impact Club • Youth Services
Stay updated on everything happening at your club.
Club Documents
Resources for introducing guests to Rotary, plus the Check Request Form for reimbursements.
Download → Fill out → Attach receipt → Submit to Treasurer.
Nominations for Club Officers
If you or someone you know is interested in serving in a leadership role, please submit their name to:
Secretary, Matt Mitcham, wmmitcham@gmail.com
Updating Our Bylaws
An updated set of club bylaws—aligned with District 6910 and Rotary International—has been distributed by email. There is one correction that needs to be made; the dues are $250 per quarter. We will send you the revision soon.
Members will vote on them at our December 4 meeting.
Service Above Self
- Wildcats Playoff Support
Fifteen Rotarians cooked and served food at the second playoff game.
Rotary Night on the Town
Thirty-six Rotarians enjoyed a wonderful evening of fellowship at Clayton’s Chicken & Chophouse.
Facebook reel: https://www.facebook.com/reel/
Impact Club Update
Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 9 at 6:00 PM
Location: The Penlands
Upcoming Service Events
Community Dental
Thursday, December 4 • 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Christmas Parade Float & Parade — December 4 & 6
- Decorate the float during the meeting on Dec 4, Rotary Community Room 11:45 am to 1:00 pm
- Assemble Saturday, Dec 6 at 10:00 AM, Food Bank
- Parade lineup at 4:30 PM, Duvall Street
- Help with teardown at 8:30 PM, Food Bank
Sign-up: https://forms.gle/KAY3zrjZst8cCktA9
Upcoming Social Events
Christmas Dinner at The Dillard House
Thursday, December 19 at 6:30 PM
Save the date for fellowship and holiday cheer!
Announcements
Toy Drives
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
Bring unwrapped toys to the Rotary Community Room.
James Brim will distribute to families in need.
Toys for Our Town
Thursday, December 4 — Currahee Brewery
Bring a toy. Enjoy a free beer.
Rabun County Sheriff’s Office Toy Drive
Donate new, unwrapped toys for children 12 and under.
Drop-off: Sheriff’s Office.
District 6910 Conference
All twelve club slots are filled, but guests may still attend.
- April 30 – May 3
- Harrah’s Cherokee
- Registration: $375 (hotel not included)
Register here: https://myrotaryconference.com/ 
Food Bank Donations
Help local families in need.
Most Needed Items:
Peanut butter & jelly • Cereal • Soups • Crackers • Rice • Chili & beans • Pasta • Canned meats (ham, chicken, tuna, salmon) • Spaghetti sauce • Beef stew • Canned fruits & vegetables
Cash Donations Welcome
Checks payable to Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
Memo: “For Rabun County”
NO MEETING ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27
Next Meeting — December 4
Join us as we transform the Rotary Community Room into an Elf Workshop and create decorations for our Christmas Parade float. We will also be voting on our revised bylaws.
Thursday, December 4 at 11:45 AM
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
A Thanksgiving Message
As we gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for each of you. Our club is stronger, kinder, and more impactful because of the service, dedication, and fellowship you bring to Rotary.
This season reminds us of the power of gratitude—and of how much good we can accomplish when we work together in the spirit of Service Above Self. Whether we are supporting families in need, mentoring students, strengthening community partnerships, or rolling up our sleeves at service events, we are making a real difference here in Rabun County and beyond.
Thank you for your commitment, your compassion, and the joy you bring to our club. I am truly grateful to serve alongside you.
Wishing you and your loved ones a warm, safe, and happy Thanksgiving. 
