The March 27th meeting at noon at the University Club will feature Leslie Smart, CEO of Louisville Ballet. 

"Neuroarts: A Paradigm Shift in Educational Attainment, Health and Wellbeing"

Arts integration is the paradigm shift needed to address educational attainment, health and wellbeing. Learn more about this emerging field, neuroarts, and the impact it can have in addressing social issues.

The buffet opens at 11:30am and the program begins at noon. The menu is fried pork chop with steamed broccoli and smoked Gouda grits; a salad with grilled chicken or a vegetarian/vegan and/or gluten-free option is available upon advance request.

Please register by Monday, March 24th 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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Our next Rotary University session will be Tuesday, March 25th at NOON via Zoom. Completion of Rotary University is required for new members, so prioritize these sessions! We will discuss the various Club committees and how to get involved. If you have been a member for a while but would like to learn more about committees that you have not been involved with yet, or just meet some of our newer members, feel free to join us as well.

Register HERE.

If you were unable to attend Session #1 last month, please watch the recording HERE. You will need to note the 3 code words mentioned during the session and enter them in Question 7 of the survey HERE in order to get credit for attending.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming sessions, all at NOON via Zoom. 

April 29 - Youth & Education - Register HERE.

May 27 - Service Above Self - Register HERE.

June 16 (Monday) - Rotary Beyond the Club - Register HERE.

July 22 Service Project at SOS (evening)

If you have any questions, reach out to me or to Jay Mallory, Chair of the Membership Development & Engagement Committee, [email protected].

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The Rotary Social Activities Committee is planning a special outing at the Louisville Zoo on Tuesday, April 8th, from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Cub House, which adjoins Snow Leopard Pass. Enjoy snacks (pepperoni/salami, cheeses and fruit), wine/beer**, great fellowship with Rotarians, and animal encounters! Golf carts will be available for driving tours through the zoo and to/from your vehicle (park in Outpost Parking Lot). Thanks to sponsor Robert Chatham, we are able to offer this at a price per person of $20 (if you know anything about catering events at the zoo, then you know this is a GREAT deal!).

Register HERE.

**One drink ticket per person included; then cash bar:
     Wine ($9): Z. Alexander Red Blend, Decoy Chardonnay
     Domestic Beer ($7): Miller Lite
     Craft Beer ($8): West 6th, Yuengling

During Mayor Greenberg’s State of the City address to Rotary on January 30th, he mentioned the new partnership between Rotary and Brightside to help make Louisville cleaner and safer. The goal of the partnership is to have at least 25 Rotarians serve as a Team Lead to create a cleanup event around their business or in an area with a litter problem. 

Brightside will provide trash bags and gloves for your cleanup event and coordinate pickup of the filled bags after your event with the Clean Collaborative. While Brightside’s Community Wide Cleanup day is scheduled on Saturday, April 19th, you are welcome to hold your cleanup event any time during the month of April.

How do you get involved?

1. Register at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/brightside/brightside-wm-community-wide-cleanup
2. Determine your cleanup area or ask Brightside to help you find an area of need
3. Recruit your coworkers, friends, and/or family members to help volunteer
4. On the day of your cleanup, remember to take a group photo so we can share and celebrate on social media

The Matching Points program has been extended through April 6 or until the district allocates the points donated by members for the campaign, whichever comes first.

Thank you to all who have already contributed!

Donate $125 to $2,000 to The Rotary Foundation Annual Fund-SHARE that supports District Matching Grants, Global Grant, and Global Grant Scholars and receive matching PHF points. 

Make your personal check payable to "The Rotary Foundation" and note Annual Fund-SHARE on the memo line. Please mail them to the person and address below to arrive before April 6, 2025.
 

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Join us for our final Rotary Honors Scholars mentoring sessions at Iroquois High School (8:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 19) and/or Western High School (8:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 25). 




Thank you to all who are investing time in the success of these young people! Contact me for more information or to sign up: [email protected]
 

Our next Re:Center Ministries meal service will be Wednesday, March 26th at 5:30 p.m. at 757 S Brook St.




 

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We have a few tickets left for our Rotary Day at the Downs on Wednesday, April 30. We have reserved the Silks Balcony and Loge with an elevated view of the Paddock in a covered open-air setting, and easy access to a dedicated race viewing location in the 3rd floor Clubhouse in Section 320.

Tickets are $149 per person and include admission, racing program, 4-hour Chef's Table Buffet, coffee, tea and soft drinks, and a 4-hour OPEN BAR. Click HERE to register.


 

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What: 2025 State of the Downtown
Organization: Louisville Downtown Partnership
Date/Time: March 27, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Louisville Marriott Downtown

Description: This event brings together community members, civic leaders, business partners, and Downtown stakeholders for an insightful look at the future of Downtown Louisville. Guest speaker Steve Leeper, President & CEO of Cincinnati Center City Development Corp (3CDC), will share learnings of the redevelopment of Cincinnati’s downtown and Over-the-Rhine neighborhoods and we will hear 2024 successes and economic impact and updates on the 2024 Downtown Strategy.

For more information or tickets, click HERE. 
 

What: 2025 LeadingBetter Summit
Organization: Leadership Louisville Center
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 9, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts (or VIRTUAL)
Description: The 2025 LeadingBetter™ Summit on April 9th is a one-day leadership experience designed to equip leaders at all levels with fresh ideas and actionable strategies to tackle today’s toughest challenges. Gain new energy, strengthen communication, navigate difficult conversations, and learn how to lead high-performing teams—all from nationally recognized experts. Save $100 on tickets with promo code: ROTARY

More information: https://join.leadershiplouisville.org/summit25
Member to contact: Paul Bolton or [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.

Today is International Women's Day - a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Thank you to our past presidents Merrily Orsini, Alice Bridges, Julie Schmidt and Jean West, our current President Lori Hudson Flanery, and our President Nominee Barbara Sexton Smith!