The November 21 meeting at the University Club will feature Jon Carloftis, Jon Carloftis Fine Gardens.

See inspiring before and after photos of gardens designed by nationally renowned garden designer, and Kentucky native, Jon Carloftis.

The RSVP deadline has passed; if you would like to attend, email [email protected].

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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We are partnering again this year with the Kiwanis Club to share a Thanksgiving meal and fellowship on Tuesday, November 26th at Audubon Country Club. We will NOT be meeting on Thursday that week.

The speaker will be John Boel and we will also be kicking off our annual Salvation Army "Battle of the Bells" competition. Plan to arrive at 11:30am for a traditional Thanksgiving feast.

**You must already be registered in order to attend this event; the deadline to sign up has passed and there is no option to attend without eating this year.

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 November 14th meeting at the University Club featured Rotarian DeVone Holt, CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center. Kelly Hutchinson provided the invocation and Nick Garner led the pledge and 4-way test. Kevin Fields, Sr. provided an introduction worthy of a champ!

Larry Sloan was the lucky winner of our first MAGIC Campaign drawing - a Kentuckianaopoly game.

We also had Rotary leaders from our District and Zone 30 with us for a special presentation to Rick and Mary Ellen Harned; scroll down for the story.



You can view the recording on our YouTube channel. Provide feedback about the meeting HERE. If you are interested in her book, you can find it HERE.
 

At last week’s meeting, Major Gifts Adviser for Zone 30, Robert Huffman, announced that Rotary International had received a significant gift establishing the Rick and Mary Ellen Harned Legacy Fund. Each year the spendable earnings will be evenly split between the World Fund and our District Designated Funds. Our District 6710 will benefit through the funding of Global Grants and/or projects benefiting our own district.

Rick was recognized as a Major Donor Plus 4, and presented pins by District Governors Dale Leatherman and Tommy Reed.

The day was even more special because it was Rick's 80th birthday. Mary Ellen also turned 80 this year, and they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. What a special and generous way to celebrate these milestones!



Click Read More to learn more about TRF Endowed Funds.

by Rick Harned

Rotarians and their supporters can create all kinds of endowment funds at TRF. Their earnings can go to Polio Plus, or a particular Area of Focus, or to the World Fund for general use. Endowment Funds can be created for as little as $25,000, and of course go upward from there.

When an Endowment fund specifies that it should benefit the Annual Fund - SHARE, then half of the earnings (after a standard allowance for fund growth) is divided between the home District's DDF and the World Fund.

Our 6710 District has benefited from five Endowment Funds designating the Annual Fund, and one Endowment for special purposes. This last is the Bucky Rash Fund, which was originally set up to fund Group Study Exchanges, but now can be applied to Global Grants, where a Club in our District is either the host sponsor or the International Sponsor.

Here is a listing of our existing funds:


Three of these funds were created by Louisville Rotarians!

And here is the impact these funds have had this year on our available DDF - up to half can be used for District Grants, the other half for Global Grants and Scholarships:



As you can see, roughly 1/3 of the total new DDF we received this year is from these endowed funds. And it should be more next year when the Harned Fund is added to the list!

I hope this gives you a sense of the significance these funds can have over time!

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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.

The third general meeting of the Louisville Rotaract Club coincided with the kick-off of our winter clothing drive, and both were an amazing success! By the end of our first day, we had several boxes full of gently used clothing and there were seven new members at the meeting...great progress for this brand new club. We will be inducting the Louisville Rotaract Board at our November 21 regular meeting. Hope to see you there!

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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Denise Sears shares her story on the Simply Business Podcast with Focal Point Coach John Jennings.



 

Check out the article "Building a Culture of Accountability in the Healthcare Industry" by Robert Fink, VP, Pharmacy Services at UofL Health, featured in Medical Care Review.

Congratulations to Dr. Melissa Chastain, one of 13 graduates of Greater Louisville Inc.'s Health Enterprises Network (HEN) Healthcare Fellows program. Learn more HERE.

Congratulations to Melissa Marvel, one of 17 graduates of Greater Louisville Inc.'s Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Network (AML) Fellows program - a program launched to foster collaboration and drive innovation across two of Greater Louisville’s largest and fastest-growing industries: advanced manufacturing and logistics. Learn more HERE.

Congratulations to Anne Monell and the Legacy Foundation of Kentuckiana on being recognized at the recent AFP Greater Louisville National Philanthropy Day Celebration.

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.

Rotarian Maggie Harlow will be a featured speaker at the 4th Annual Canopy Good Business Summit on November 20th at the Kentucky International Convention Center.

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. 

The program will also include presentation of the Impact Awards and a Mission Marketplace, where our club will have a table.

Register here and use code "ROTARY24" to receive a 10% discount https://canopyky.org/cgbs24/
 

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, [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.