Rotary Club of Clayton — Weekly Newsletter
Week of December 11, 2025
Recap from Last Week
Our club unanimously approved the new bylaws—thank you to all who participated in this important vote.
Immediately afterward, our Rotary “elves” sprang into action, assembling the decorations for this year’s Christmas parade float. They returned Saturday morning to complete the finishing touches, creating a festive and spirited display.
See our Facebook reel: https://www.facebook.
The float was then escorted along the parade route by Rotarians, Friends of Rotary, and 15 Interact Club members and 5 advisers from Rabun County High School and Tallulah Falls School. Volunteers handed out 1500 toothbrushes while Greg Presmanes entertained the crowd with lively holiday singing.
Our Youth Services Chair, Amy Hulett, said,” What a great Rotary Float! We may have lost our generator power but the Rotar’s real power comes from serving our community! Shout out to Susie Howard for all the work she put into this and Paige Coffey and family for “pulling us through””.
See our Facebook reel: https://www.facebook.
The float earned top honors for “Best Singer”—congratulations and many thanks to Greg for helping make this community outreach such a success!
See the Forward Rabun Facebook post: https://www.facebook.
This Week’s Meeting — Thursday, December 11 at 11:45 AM
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
This week we welcome Ashley York, who will provide an update on the progress of Women of Worth.
After the meeting, please stay to help pack meals for youth in Rabun County.
Please be sure to bring your toys with you to donate to the Food Bank.
This Week’s Menu:
Grilled chicken & dumplings • Green beans • Salad • Dessert
Our New Website Is Live!
Explore the new home of our club online: www.claytonrotary.com
You’ll find:
HOME Page
Access all current and past newsletters in one place.
Rotary Calendar
Multiple tabs help you quickly find what you need:
Programs • Service • Social • Community • Impact Club • Youth Services
Club Documents
Introducing guests to Rotary? Need a reimbursement?
Download the Check Request Form → Fill it out → Attach your receipt → Submit to the Treasurer.
Election for Club Officers — December 18
Nominations are now closed.
We will present the officer slate at this week’s meeting.
Please plan to attend the December 18 meeting to cast your vote and support the leadership of our club.
Service Above Self
Our club had a wonderful presence at this year’s Clayton Christmas Parade.
Watch the event highlight reel:
https://www.facebook.com/
Impact Club Update
Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 9 at 6:00 PM
Location: The Penland’s
Upcoming Service Events
Meal Packing
Immediately following this week’s meeting
Stekoa Creek Cleanup
Saturday, December 13 • 10:00 AM
Location: Stekoa Creek Park
Food Distribution
Saturday, December 20 • 6:45 AM
Rabun Gap Presbyterian Church
Upcoming Social Events
Christmas Dinner at The Dillard House
Friday, December 19 at 5:30 PM
Celebrate the season together at this year’s Christmas Dinner in the warm and historic setting of The Dillard House. Come in your festive attire!
Cost:
• Rotary Members — Free
• Impact Members & Guests — $55 (pay in advance or at the door)
Dinner Highlights:
• Salads: Winter Salad & Caesar Salad
• Entrées: Southern Fried Chicken • Herb-Crusted Prime Rib (carved to order)
• Sides: Roasted Brussels sprouts • Mashed potatoes with gravy
• Bread: Yeast rolls • Corn muffins
• Dessert: Blueberry & White Chocolate Bread Pudding
• Beverages: Sweet & unsweet tea • Lemonade • Coffee
• Bar: Full cash bar with beer, wine & mixed drinks
RSVP: https://forms.gle/
Announcements
Toy Drives
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
Bring unwrapped toys to the Rotary Community Room.
Distribution coordinated by James Brim.
Rabun County Sheriff’s Office Toy Drive
Donate new, unwrapped toys for children 12 and under.
Drop-off at the Sheriff’s Office.
District 6910 Conference
All twelve club slots are filled, but guests are welcome to attend.
April 30 – May 3
Harrah’s Cherokee
Registration: $375 (hotel not included)
Register: https://myrotaryconference.
Food Bank Donations
Help support families in need this holiday season.
Most Needed Items:
Peanut butter & jelly • Cereal • Soups • Crackers • Rice • Chili & beans • Pasta • Canned meats • Spaghetti sauce • Beef stew • Canned fruits & vegetables
Cash Donations Welcome
Checks payable to: Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
Memo: “For Rabun County”
Next Week’s Meeting — Thursday, December 18 at 11:45 AM
Rotary Community Room, Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
Please join us for this important meeting as we hold elections for the 2026–2027 slate of officers.
Our speaker will be Buzz Williams, who will tell us about the efforts to restore Stekoa Creek.
