Welcome to The Rotary Club of Louisville
With 350+ members, the Rotary Club of Louisville is the 13th largest club of Rotary International’s 46,000+ clubs around the world. Our Club has been serving others in this community and worldwide since 1912.
We welcome guests and visiting Rotarians from all over the world at our weekly Thursday luncheon meetings. Our programs involve prominent leaders in every field, and our membership represents the business and civic leaders of our community and our state.
We are connected with each other, our community and with other Rotarians worldwide.

OUR MEETINGS
Thursdays at 12:00 PM (networking/lunch begins at 11:30am)
See upcoming speakers here: https://www.louisvillerotary.org/our-meetings/
University Club Louisville
200 E Brandeis Ave
Louisville, KY 40208
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Rotary Club of Louisville
657 S Hurstbourne Pkwy, Ste D-226
Louisville, KY 40222
CLUB NEWS
June 26th Meeting Featuring Nadareca Thibeaux, LOUMED
Join us at noon on June 26th at the University Club to hear from Nadareca Thibeaux, Executive Director, Louisville Medical & Education District (LOUMED).
"LOUMED: Building a Healthier, Smarter, Stronger Louisville"
This 1.5-square-mile hub is being transformed into a nationally recognized center for health, education and innovation. Learn how LOUMED is building a healthier, smarter and more connected Louisville, and how you can be part of its momentum.
The buffet opens at 11:30am and the program begins at noon. The menu is grilled pork chops with roasted brussels sprouts and fingerling potatoes; a salad with grilled chicken or a vegetarian/vegan and/or gluten-free option is available upon advance request.
Please register by Monday, June 23rd HERE.
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.
Click read more to view the Speaker Bio.
With more than 25 years of exemplary leadership in large-scale strategic healthcare initiatives, Nadareca Thibeaux brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as the executive director of the Louisville Medical & Education District (LOUMED). In this role, Nadareca leads the vision, planning and implementation of efforts to enhance a 22-block area that houses the Louisville region’s premier healthcare and higher education institutions. Through initiatives supporting public safety, streetscaping and public green spaces, enhanced wayfinding and more, LOUMED is fostering a world-class environment for the 16,000 employees, 10,000 students and 1.5 million annual visitors of the district.
Nadareca spent most of her career at Norton Healthcare in various leadership positions spanning revenue cycle, program management, information systems, design and construction, and clinical effectiveness, showcasing her exceptional ability to navigate complex organizational challenges and drive transformative change. Prior to her tenure at Norton Healthcare, Nadareca served as the operations manager for Ambulatory Services at the University of California – San Diego Medical Center in Southern California. In that role, she was responsible for specialty clinics including cardiology, infectious diseases, family and internal medicine, and pulmonary medicine.
Nadareca holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Healthcare Administration, in addition to certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP®) from the Kentucky Indiana Chapter of the Project Management Institute. Her dedication to professional development is evident through her active involvement on the board of the Kentucky Performing Arts Foundation.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Nadareca enjoys reading, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family, including her husband, Shawn Thibeaux, and their two children, Mylah and Nicholas.
Pre-Meeting Learning Opportunities with AG Rick Harned
AG Rick Harned will host a table at upcoming regular meetings for members who want to learn about different Rotary topics. Just show up around 11:30 am when the buffet opens, grab your meal, and go sit with Rick. You'll get a better parking space, less of a line, and some useful knowledge!
The next opportunity will be Thursday, June 12th, and the topic will be focused on the Rotary Fellowships. It will last about 15-20 minutes, until our meeting begins.
No need to RSVP or sign up...just set an alarm on your phone to leave a little early for Rotary. If you are interested in a topic but can't make the meeting that day, just let us know.
Repair Affair Service Project: June 21 **DATE CHANGE**
Over the past few years, we have helped out with many Repair Affair projects. It is always a rewarding experience, especially seeing the homeowners so happy with the results of our work.
We will be working at two homes in Southwest Louisville (click Read More below to see photos):
1301 1/2 26th Street: wooden railings and deck/porch to be stained and sealed
10809 Emma Jean Way: ramp to be stained and sealed
While Repair Affair Day is Saturday, June 7th, the weather is going to be rainy between now and then. Therefore, we are going to wait for a dry spell so the unstained/unsealed wood can dry. We have moved our work date to Saturday, June 21st.
We need 8 to 10 volunteers for each home so that we can get our work done in 3–4 hours.
Please let me know if you can come help out. Bring your friends and your kids or grandkids that are old enough to help. Please dress for this type of work. NDHC/Repair Affair will provide all the needed equipment, work gloves, water and a box lunch. We will meet at the site at 8:00 a.m., work until noon, have lunch and then clean up the site with the intent of being finished around 1:00 or 1:30. Each volunteer will receive a Repair Affair t-shirt.
Larry Sloan, Lifeline Committee
[email protected]
502-552-3990
1301 1/2 26th Street:

10809 Emma Jean Way:

Re:Center Ministries Meal Service: June 25
Our next meal service will be on Wednesday, June 25th at 5:30 p.m. at 757 S Brook St. We need a couple more volunteers; let me know if you can help ([email protected] or 502-552-3990).
Thanks to our volunteers who came out to serve and fellowship with the men in the addiction recovery program at Re:Center Ministries!
For several years now, our Rotary Club has served dinner once a month at Re:Center Ministries. We serve a group of men who are in the addiction recovery program. Many members of the club have taken part in this and always find it rewarding. We are looking for some new volunteers.
The meal is served at 6 pm on Wednesdays. We arrive at 5:30 pm to set up the serving tables, and we are finished by 7 pm. It gives us a chance to meet some of the people that are going through this rehab and just break bread and have a meal with them. We pick up the main meal at Kingsley Meats on Taylorsville Road, which includes meatloaf, a potato dish, and a vegetable dish. Volunteers bring the following items: a salad, soft drinks, bread, or rolls and fruit pies.
If you have not volunteered, I think you would find it very interesting and a rewarding time well spent helping out some people that are trying to get their lives back in order. If you have volunteered before, we would love to have you join us again.
Please contact me at [email protected] or call me at 502-552-3990. We meet at 757 S. Brook Street. The historic building is a former synagogue and church that has been repurposed for the Re:Center Ministries program and is distinctive in that it has a dome.
Save the Date for the Rotary Heart of America Zones 30-31 Summer Leadership Event
I am excited to announce that our Heart of America Zone 30-31 leadership team has chosen Louisville for a Leadership Training workshop on Saturday, July 19th. Our Club will be hosting a social event for attendees on Friday evening, and we would love to have STRONG representation from our members.
We will begin the evening at the Kentucky Derby Museum with a 5:10pm viewing of the newly-released version of The Greatest Race film on one of the few 360-degree screens in the world, followed by a guided track tour. We will then head over to the Kentucky Science Center for a you-don't-want-to-miss-it Kentucky-themed reception/dinner catered by Bristol beginning at 6:30pm and a screening of City of Ali in the theater with film director Graham Shelby. There will be time for Q&A and to enjoy more food and beverages before we wrap up and encourage attendees to experience some of our downtown nightlife!
If you would like to join us, email [email protected].
Area Rotary Club Meetings & Events
One of the goals I set as I returned from the Rotary PETS in Chattanooga was to engage more with the other Rotary Clubs in our area and district. I will try to share information about upcoming meetings and events here; feel free to keep me posted about those you know of as well.
The Rotary Club of La Grange is celebrating 100 years of service!! Join them on Friday, June 27th at 6:00pm at the John Black Community Center. RSVP to 502-641-4537 by June 12th.
Their regular meetings are on Tuesdays at noon at the Arvin Education Center in Buckner. You can see upcoming speakers HERE.
Click Read More to see other area club meetings.
The Louisville Suburban Rotary Club meets at noon on Wednesdays at the Kosair Shrine Center on Bardstown Rd. See upcoming speakers HERE.
The Prospect/Goshen Rotary Club meets from 7:00-8:30am on Thursdays at the Hunting Creek Country Club. See their club calendar HERE.
The South Oldham County Rotary Club meets from 7:30-8:30am on Fridays at the Oldham County Arts Center in Crestwood.
The Southwest Louisville Rotary Club meets at noon on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Heady-Hardy Funeral Home meeting room. Their website is not currently active, but they do have a Facebook page.
The Rotary Club of Clark County (IN) meets on Wednesdays at noon at the Upland Brewing Co. on Riverside Drive in Jeffersonville.
New Member Service Project at SOS: July 22
Our next new member service project at SOS, 1500 Arlington Avenue will be Tuesday, July 22nd from 5:30-7:30pm. For those of you that have attended, feel free to come back. For those of you that have not made it, I hope you are able to, as this is a fantastic opportunity to give back and meet some of your fellow Rotarians. Come ready to have some fun, pack medical supplies, and you might even shed a tear when you learn about how this fantastic organization is changing people's lives. Learn more HERE.
Register HERE.
SOS meets critical health care needs in medically impoverished communities in 106 countries around the world by collecting and distributing surplus medical supplies and equipment. Partnering with hospitals, clinics, and manufacturers to recover and redistribute what would otherwise go into local landfills, SOS promotes environmental stewardship.
Events & Opportunities: The Healing Place
What: Celebrate Freedom: A Night to Honor the Life & Legacy of Jay Davidson
Organization: The Healing Place
Date/Time: Saturday, August 9, 5:00-8:30 pm
Location: Mellwood Arts Center, Van Gogh Room
Description: Join us as we honor the incredible legacy of Jay Davidson. Jay's vision and leadership transformed thousands of lives through recovery and hope. This special evening is a chance to gather in gratitude, celebrate his impact, and connect with others who share a passion for second chances.
More information: Save the date and check back here https://www.thehealingplace.org/cfd/
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.

UPCOMING SPEAKERS
NO MEETING - Happy Juneteenth
Speaker: NO MEETING - Happy Juneteenth
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Repair Affair Service Project **NEW DATE**
Speaker: Repair Affair Service Project
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RCoL Weekly Club Meeting: Nadareca Thibeaux, LOUMED
Speaker: Nadareca Thibeaux, LOUMED
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NO MEETING - Happy Independence Day
Speaker: NO MEETING - Happy Independence Day
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RCoL Weekly Club Meeting: Leadership Transition
Speaker: Leadership Transition
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Rotary University Session #4 **NEW DATE**
Speaker: Service Above Self
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RCoL Weekly Club Meeting: Cathe Dykstra, Family Scholar House
Speaker: Cathe Dykstra, Family Scholar House
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RCoL Weekly Club Meeting: Dr. Jay Morgan, Morehead State
Speaker: Dr. Jay Morgan, President, Morehead State University
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RCoL Weekly Club Meeting: Dan Ratterman, Shady Rays
Speaker: Dan Ratterman, Shady Rays
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RCoL Weekly Club Meeting: Amy Luttrell, Goodwill Industries
Speaker: Amy Luttrell, Goodwill Industries of Kentucky (at Goodwill Opportunity Center)
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RCoL Weekly Club Meeting: Coach Pat Kelsey
Speaker: Pat Kelsey, UofL Men's Basketball Head Coach
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RCoL Weekly Club Meeting: Colin Bird, Canadian Consul General
Speaker: Colin Bird, Canadian Consul General
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RCoL Weekly Club Meeting: District Governor Dorsey Ridley
Speaker: District Governor Dorsey Ridley
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RCoL Weekly Club Meeting: Gemma / Suleiman, School of St. Jude
Speaker: Gemma / Suleiman, School of St. Jude
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Joint Thanksgiving Meeting with Kiwanis Club
Speaker: Joint Thanksgiving Meeting with Kiwanis Club
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Rotary Annual Meeting & Holiday Celebration at Hurstbourne CC
Speaker: Rotary Annual Meeting & Holiday Celebration at Hurstbourne CC
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NO MEETING due to Holiday Party 12/3
Speaker: NO MEETING due to Holiday Party 12/3
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The Rotary Club of Louisville has supported over 40 International Youth Exchanges.
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The Rotary Club of Louisville is a strong supporter of people with special needs.
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The Rotary Club of Louisville has supported the End Polio Now campaign since 1979.
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