The October 10th meeting at the University Club will feature Nick Campisano, Founder & CEO of Zyyo.

District 6710 Governor Dale Leatherman will join us for the official DG visit and have a brief presentation.

RSVP by NOON on Monday, October 7th HERE.

The menu is chicken pot pie; a salad with grilled chicken or a vegetarian/vegan and/or gluten-free option is available upon advance request.

There is a $5 meeting fee for those who choose not to purchase a meal - this will include a dessert and tea/coffee/water and, of course, a fantastic program. You can pay $5 cash, check or scan the QR code at check-in to pay with a credit card.

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The October 17th meeting at the University Club will feature Eric Gregory, President of the Kentucky Distillers' Association.

RSVP by NOON on Monday, October 14th HERE.

The menu is roast beef with rice and cornbread; a salad with grilled chicken or a vegetarian/vegan and/or gluten-free option is available upon advance request.

There is a $5 meeting fee for those who choose not to purchase a meal - this will include a dessert and tea/coffee/water and, of course, a fantastic program. You can pay $5 cash, check or scan the QR code at check-in to pay with a credit card.

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The October 3rd meeting at the University Club featured Senator Rand Paul. Anne Monell provided the invocation and Julie Schmidt led the pledge and 4-way test.



You can view the recording on our YouTube channel. Provide feedback about the meeting HERE.
 

Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, leaving countless families in need of urgent assistance. Rotary Zones 33-34 include most of the areas impacted. Rotary clubs can play a crucial role by leveraging their extensive network and resources, and mobilizing quickly to provide humanitarian aid, including food, clean water, and medical supplies. Rotary members can volunteer their skills for rebuilding efforts, to help coordinate disaster response activities, and to support long-term recovery projects. However, during the initial phase of any disaster recovery, the most important way to assist is through cash donations. If you wish to contribute, please click HERE.

The Social Activities Committee invites you to join us on Wednesday, October 16 at 5:00 pm for a Rotary Happy Hour at Hop Atomica.

Click HERE to RSVP.

October is Community and Economic Development month. We are proud to support the 8th Annual West Louisville Economic Mobility Summit on October 18th at LCCC from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The day will include a keynote presentation by Corenza Townsend, Chief Administrator Officer of Norton West Louisville Hospital as well as two power-packed panels and breakout sessions to facilitate community dialogue.This event is FREE and open to the public. Lunch will be provided.

Following the health equity summit, LCCC will present the 4th Annual Sam Watkins Jr. “Light the Way” Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards featuring a business networking mixer from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and honoring six local businesses who are lighting the way in Louisville.

RSVP HERE and see highlights from last year's event HERE.



 

Rotary Club of Louisville is proud to sponsor the Interact Clubs at Iroquois and Western HS, and train our West End youth in Service Above Self. Our fall blood drives need your support! 

10/15 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Western High School, 2501 Rockford Ln - click HERE to sign up.

10/31 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Iroquois High School, 4615 Taylor Blvd - click HERE to sign up.

Watch the video from previous events HERE. 


   
Special shout out to Club Advisors James Gibson and Mika Powell.


 

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Our Youth & Education Committee has already helped the Imagination Library Louisville recruit multiple new families to receive free books! Participants have reported that the task is really easy and fun, as talking with parents of very young children is inspiring.

We have three more dates scheduled, for which two Rotarians are requested to join Imagination Library Director, Maria Gurren, to talk to young parents who may not know they are eligible:

• Friday, 10/18: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Shelby Park, 600 E Oak St. (Pumpkin Patch)
• Thursday, 10/24: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Cane Run Elementary School, 3951 Cane Run Road (Literacy Night)
• Saturday, 11/16, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at 3rd Street Neighborhood (Building our Block event with Councilwoman Jennifer Chappell)

Join us for our next two Rotary Honors Scholars mentoring sessions at Western High School (10/22) and Iroquois High School (10/23). Thanks to Rotarian Melissa Cobb for capturing these photos last month!



Thank you to all who are investing time in the success of these young people! Click Read More below to see upcoming dates; mark your calendar and plan to join us! Contact me for more information or to sign up: cmooney@bosseconstruction.com
 

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Join us for an important event presented by our club along with the United Nations Association of the USA, Kentucky Division, UofL, Kentucky Waterways Alliance and more. It will be on Monday, October 28th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Lang House, 115 S. Ewing Avenue. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Seating is limited; it will also be available via Zoom (click Read More for info).

There will be a private screening of the documentary film GenX: The Saga of Forever Chemicals, a first-hand account of a community faced with decades of contamination and how their unification with other communities is systematically fixing the worst pollution crisis in world history. There will be a presentation by film director and producer Elijah Yetter-Bowman, who is also the founder of Ethereal Films as well as an Affiliate Researcher at UNC School of Public Health. Actor Mark Ruffalo is the Executive Producer of the film.

Let me know if you would like to attend: larry.sloan@yahoo.com.
 

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Save the date and plan to join us for the 11th Annual Louisville Sustainability Summit Hungry for Change: Climate, Equity & the Future of Food on Friday, November 8th at Sullivan University.
 

Whitney Austin spoke at the opening ceremony for the new UC Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Center - the only center of its kind in the country and one that is best prepared to help in moments of mass casualty, natural disaster, or global pandemic.

Susan Zepeda was in the spotlight recently for helping to launch the Appalachian Quilt Project, uniting crafters across the state to quilts for Eastern Kentucky flood survivors and to call attention to those who are still without a permanent home, two years after the 2022 floods.
 

 

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Congratulations to Rotarians Rev. Kevin Cosby and Dr. Rick Smith Sr. on the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new residence hall at Simmons College of Kentucky! See a video recap HERE.


 

Kentucky Chamber Executive Committee Member Amy Luttrell and Impact Director Gill Holland discussed the importance of building impactful communities and transforming communities to provide important services to Kentuckians during a panel at the recent Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives Annual Conference!

What: Pars for Pets
Organization: Kentucky Humane Society
Date/Time: October 14, 11:00 a.m.
Location: UofL Golf Club
Description: The third annual Pars for Pets four-person scramble includes lunch, complimentary beverages on the course, contests, prizes, a cocktail reception, and a few furry KHS ambassadors to greet you along the way. Registration begins at 11:00 a.m., lunch starts at 11:30 a.m., and shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. It’s guaranteed to be a FURtastic day with two-legged and four-legged friends!

More information: https://www.kyhumane.org/pars-for-pets/
Member to contact: Alisa Gray, gray@kyhumane.org


Note: This section features upcoming events and opportunities to serve with our nonprofit member organizations. Submissions must be from a member (or spouse/partner) of our Club who is either an employee or board member of the organization for which the event/opportunity is being shared. Click HERE to submit.

What: Fall Fest + Night Market
Organization: MELANnaire Marketplace
Date/Time: Friday, October 18, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Location: 4th Street Live
Description: Join us to explore and shop with local black-owned businesses, groove to live entertainment, and dive into a night full of family fun! There’s something for everyone with a dedicated kids’ zone, family photo ops, and so much more.

More information: click HERE


What: Holiday Market Grand Opening
Organization: MELANnaire Marketplace
Date/Time: Friday, October 25, 11:00 a.m.
Location: Mall St. Matthews
Description: Save the date as we kick off another holiday season with a grand opening event!

More information: click HERE
Member to contact: Nachand Trabue, nstyle1913@gmail.com


Note: This section features upcoming events and opportunities to serve with our nonprofit member organizations. Submissions must be from a member (or spouse/partner) of our Club who is either an employee or board member of the organization for which the event/opportunity is being shared. Click HERE to submit.

What: Global Gourmet
Organization: Kentucky Refugee Ministries
Date/Time: Friday, October 25, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Speed Art Museum
Description: Join KRM in honoring refugees and their contributions to our community during an evening of international cuisine, inspiring voices, live global music, art and celebration. 
5:30 – 6:30 PM: Cocktail Hour, Museum Gallery Access; 6:30 – 9:00 PM: Dinner, Live Music, Program

More information: https://kyrm.org/globalgourmet-2024
Member to contact: Mary Ellen Harned or Larry Sloan


Note: This section features upcoming events and opportunities to serve with our nonprofit member organizations. Submissions must be from a member (or spouse/partner) of our Club who is either an employee or board member of the organization for which the event/opportunity is being shared. Click HERE to submit.

What: A Night for Life
Organization: Whitney/Strong
Date/Time: Saturday, October 26
Location: Mellwood Art Center
Description: This event is so much more than just a night out—it's a pivotal opportunity to come together with others who are committed to ending gun violence and building safer communities. Every ticket sold and every auction item donated brings us one step closer to a world free from gun violence. Together, we can create real change and save lives.

More information: https://e.givesmart.com/events/Cei/
Member to contact: Whitney Austin, Whitney@whitstrong.org


Note: This section features upcoming events and opportunities to serve with our nonprofit member organizations. Submissions must be from a member (or spouse/partner) of our Club who is either an employee or board member of the organization for which the event/opportunity is being shared. Click HERE to submit.

What: 4th Annual Canopy Good Business Summit
Organization: Canopy
Date/Time: November 20, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Kentucky International Convention Center
Description: The annual GBS highlights the innovative ways Kentucky businesses are showing up for our people and environment and provides practical ways businesses can engage in Business Beyond Profit. Featured speakers include Rotarian Maggie Harlow, Chef Edward Lee and Rob Samuels. The program will also include a Mission Marketplace and presentation of the Impact Awards.

More information: https://canopyky.org/cgbs24/
Member to contact: Ben Smock, bensmock@canopyky.org


Note: This section features upcoming events and opportunities to serve with our nonprofit member organizations. Submissions must be from a member (or spouse/partner) of our Club who is either an employee or board member of the organization for which the event/opportunity is being shared. Click HERE to submit.