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.

The December 12 meeting at the University Club will feature Lance Burton, Master Magician.

The menu is salmon and spinach orzo with a lemon cream sauce; a salad with grilled chicken or a vegetarian/vegan and/or gluten-free option is available upon advance request.

Please register by Monday, December 9th 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.

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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.

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



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

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



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]
 

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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.

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.



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.

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.

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.