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.

Rotary Club of Louisville Create Hope in the World

OUR MEETINGS

University Club Louisville

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

Mail:
Rotary Club of Louisville
657 S Hurstbourne Pkwy, Ste D-226
Louisville, KY 40222

CLUB NEWS

"Funding Your Project" Live Training for Committees: December 5

By

Since we will not have a regular in-person meeting on Thursday, December 5th, the Service Projects & Grants Committee will take the opportunity to provide a live "Funding Your Projects" training session at NOON via Zoom for any committees that plan to apply for grants for the 2025-2026 Rotary year. Register HERE.


It's Time for the 2024 Battle of the Bells

By

It's time for our annual "Battle of the Bells" competition with the Kiwanis Club!

Join us for this service opportunity at the Holiday Manor Kroger on US 42. You can choose one or more of the shifts below - we need 4 volunteers for each shift and guests/children are welcome.

Saturday, December 7, 14, 21
Shifts are from 9:00 to 10:30, 10:30 to noon, noon to 1:30, 1:30 to 3:00

Register in DaCdb:
December 7 - click HERE
December 14 - click HERE
December 21 - click HERE

If you can't take a shift but want to help us win the challenge, swing by one of these Saturdays, drop some coins or bills, and cheer us on! Or, you can make a donation HERE.

For more information, my cell phone is 502-552-2002.


2023 Rotary Kiwanis Battle of the Bells Red Kettle Challenge


Re:Center Ministries Meal Service: December 11

By

Thanks to President-Elect Ken Selvaggi who served the meal this month along with Hulyn Farr, David Snyder and Craig Scherman!

ReCenter Meal Service November

Our next Re:Center Ministries meal service will be Wednesday, December 11th at 5:30 p.m. at 757 S Brook St.

This will be an opportunity to celebrate with our friends going through the rehab program at Re:Center. The Holiday Season is a tough time for many, including those with addictions. Joining these men for an early holiday meal makes me grateful for all the gifts of God's grace.

Our Club provides the main meal prepared by Kingsley Catering. We need volunteers to bring drinks, salad, rolls, and desserts, which are usually fruit pies from Kroger. But ABOVE ALL, we just need a few more Rotarians to participate in serving the meal and sitting down with the men to break bread.

Please email me at [email protected] if you would like to join us or to learn more.

Yours In Rotary Service,
Larry Sloan, Lifeline Committee


Rotary Honors Scholars Mentoring: January 22 & 28

By

Join us for our next two Rotary Honors Scholars mentoring sessions at Iroquois High School (January 22) Western High School (January 28). 

Rotary Honors Scholars Mentoring at Iroquois HS

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: [email protected]

 

Read More


Rotarian in the Spotlight: Whitney Austin

Whitney Austin Chamber St. Matthews Inspire graphic
Whitney Austin
will be the featured speaker at the next Chamber St. Matthews Inspire event on Tuesday, December 10th at 8:30 a.m. at The Arterburn. Inspire is a quarterly breakfast series that invites noteworthy businesswomen in our community to tell the personal stories behind each of their professional journeys in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Learn more HERE.


Events & Opportunities: Leadership Louisville Center

By

What: Holiday Party
Organization: Leadership Louisville Center
Date/Time: December 4, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: 707 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
Description: Join Leadership Louisville Center’s board of directors for our annual party celebrating the spirit of the season. Connect with influential leaders and our incredible alumni network, all in a fun and festive atmosphere! Guests are welcome and encouraged.

LLC Holiday Party

More information: https://join.leadershiplouisville.org/event/2024-holiday-party/e629356
Member to contact: Paul Bolton or email [email protected]



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.


Events & Opportunities: SOS

By

What: Gratitude Gathering
Organization: SOS
Date/Time: Tuesday, December 10, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: SOS Headquarters, 1500 Arlington Ave

Description: We impacted over a million lives this year and we couldn't have done it without you! Join us to celebrate our successes in spreading health and hope. Meet some of our closest international and local partners and enjoy wine and light bites from Chauntez Williams, owner of Real Potatoes catering, and the first homeowner through Rotary Club of Louisville's West Louisville Housing Initiative.

RSVP here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/bb5f990e369dedac078d1443dd62e4ae?r=use1
Member to contact: Denise Sears, [email protected]



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.


Events & Opportunities: Waterfront Botanical Gardens

By

Waterfront Botanical Gardens Aglimmer
What: Gardens Aglimmer
Organization: Waterfront Botanical Gardens
Date/Time: Nov. 29 - Dec. 30
Location: Waterfront Botanical Gardens

Description: Make lasting holiday memories as you take a magical stroll through the Gardens’ festive lights and illuminated displays, including giant flowers, snowflakes, glistening deer, and twinkling archways. Come indoors to create a craft, write a letter to the North Pole, and a chance to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus!?Introducing two special event nights: December 11: Date Night (Ages 21+ only) December 16: Sensory Friendly Night

More information: https://waterfrontgardens.org/gardens-aglimmer/
Member to contact: Phil Koester, [email protected]



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

December 5th 2024 at 12:00 pm
Committee Training: Funding Your Service Project
Speaker: Service Projects & Grants Committee
Committee Training: Funding Your Service Project
More info

December 12th 2024 at 11:30 am
RCoL Weekly Club Meeting: Lance Burton
Speaker: Lance Burton, Master Magician

More info

December 19th 2024 at 11:30 am
RCoL Weekly Club Meeting: Dr. Kevin Cosby
Speaker: Dr. Kevin Cosby, Simmons College

More info

December 26th 2024 at 11:30 am
Happy Holidays - NO MEETING
Speaker: N/A

More info

January 2nd 2025 at 11:30 am
Happy Holidays - NO MEETING
Speaker: N/A

More info

January 9th 2025 at 11:30 am
RCoL Weekly Club Meeting: Beverly Yanez
Speaker: Beverly Yanez, Head Coach, Racing Louisville

More info

January 16th 2025 at 11:30 am
RCoL Weekly Club Meeting: Beth Stubbs
Speaker: Beth Stubbs, Rotary International Treasurer

More info

January 23rd 2025 at 11:30 am
RCoL Weekly Club Meeting: Dr. Ty Handy
Speaker: Dr. Ty Handy, President, JCTC

More info

January 30th 2025 at 11:30 am
Mayor's State of the City Address
Speaker: Mayor Craig Greenberg

More info

February 6th 2025 at 11:30 am
RCoL Weekly Club Meeting: Jake Cannon
Speaker: Jake Cannon, President, Kroger - Louisville Division

More info

February 13th 2025 at 11:30 am
RCoL Weekly Club Meeting: Condrad Daniels
Speaker: Condrad Daniels, President, HJI Supply Chain Solutions

More info

February 27th 2025 at 11:30 am
RCoL Weekly Club Meeting: Dawne Gee
Speaker: Dawne Gee, WAVE Anchor, A Recipe to End Hunger Co-founder

More info

SPARKS NEWSLETTER

People of Action

Rotary is where neighbors, friends, and problem-solvers share ideas, join leaders, and take action to create lasting change

The Rotary Club of Louisville has supported over 40 International Youth Exchanges.

Youth
Service

The Rotary Club of Louisville is a strong supporter of people with special needs.

Community
Service

The Rotary Club of Louisville has supported the End Polio Now campaign since 1979.

International
Service

The Rotary Club of Louisville is a leader in supporting the community.

Vocational
Service

Imagine Rotary - 2022-23 Theme

WE CONNECT PEOPLE

Rotary unites more than a million people

Through Rotary clubs, people from all continents and cultures come together to exchange ideas, and form friendships and professional connections while making a difference in their backyards and around the world.

WE TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES

We take action locally and globally

Each day, our members pour their passion, integrity, and intelligence into completing projects that have a lasting impact. We persevere until we deliver real, lasting solutions.

WE SOLVE PROBLEMS

No challenge is too big for us

For more than 110 years, we’ve bridged cultures and connected continents to champion peace, fight illiteracy and poverty, promote clean water and sanitation, and fight disease.

Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.