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May 04, 2015 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate all of the incredible service we rendered to our club, to our district, to our community, and to the world! We have awards to present, achievements to recognize, and fellowship to engage in! This is an opportunity to bring our families along so they get to know us and each other. We build community by strengthening our friendships within the Club. Because we are not your granddaddy's Rotary Club, we have plenty of young children among us, so this year our installation banquet will include the kids. We'll have a special "children's table" with the teenagers in charge so parents don't have to find a babysitter or spend time cutting food into smaller pieces -- the teenagers will take care of those details. Our entertainment for the evening will _not_ be boring! In addition to celebrating our (very significant) achievements in the current Rotary year, we will also formally introduce the leadership team for the upcoming year. This will be the first time that a Past District Governor will serve as President of the Covington Rotary Club...in and of itself that's worth celebrating! When you RSVP, please indicate in the "comments" how many are in your party, each person's name, and the age of any children. You will be invoiced as follows: Club Member $25; Adult guest $40; children age 3-18 $15. Meal options will be presented at a later date as we finalize plans with Boule Bistro - by holding this on a Monday night, we will have the entire restaurant to ourselves for this special occasion. |
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May 04, 2015 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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May 09, 2015 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
QUACK-A-FALAYA Rubber Duck Race Launch time: 11am from The Chimes Restaurant End time:...depends on the flow of the Bogue Falaya! ​Everyone is invited to participate, take photos, jump in the water, corral the ducks, and make sure none of them gets snagged along the way. Fastest 5 ducks win prizes for their sponsors. Duck sponsorship $20. Top prize $1000 cash; 2 nights at the Southern Hotel; 4-some of golf at Money Hill! |
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May 19, 2015 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
We are partnering once more with our friends at Dunavant Wealth Strategies for a “Doing Good Day” at the Boys & Girls Club in Covington on Tuesday, May 19th from 8am-noon. We will join forces and do some cleaning and prep work for the Columbia Street facilities as they transition to their summer sessions. We will also be presenting the Boys' & Girls' Club with a donation using monies raised through Quack-A-Falaya sales, beer sales, and other initiatives. This is the moment when Service Above Self becomes tangible community investment, development, and improvement. We will go straight from this event down Columbia Street for our meeting...we have Quack-A-Falaya prizes to give away and scholarship winners to meet. |
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2015-2016 Budget Vote and Year in Review
May 26, 2015
***THIS IS A SPECIAL 4th TUESDAY MEETING*** and is the day after Memorial Day. We have to break from our usual 1st and 3rd meeting schedule to attend to the business of the Club. Please attend so your voice can be heard and your vote counted on the 2015-2016 budget as presented by President Elect Brian Hall. We will also take this opportunity for a thorough review of the club's activities in the 2014-2015 year. All items for the Business Agenda should be sent to the Club President at covrotary@gmail.com by Friday, May 22. |
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Jun. 27, 2015 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Say GOOD BYE to this Rotary Year ...and to JO... (Paul Harris +1 and world-class duck wrangler) and Say HELLO to the next Rotary Year ...and to ETHAN... (Scholarship winner and world-class chopstick user) Please plan to share in this family day on the water. We'll have some party barges to explore the Tchefuncte and then grill some hot dogs and hamburgers at the pavilion in front of Morton's. Jill Aucoin will let us know what to bring and how to help. [note the use of the BRAZILIAN colors] |
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Jul. 01, 2015
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***@ 529 N. Columbia St -- Junior League House***
Jul. 21, 2015
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Jul. 25, 2015 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
2015 – 2016 Rotary Leadership Institute |
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Jul. 31, 2015 - Aug. 01, 2015
Zone Success, a Regional Rotary meeting |
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My year in Taiwan thanks to Rotary
Aug. 04, 2015
Ethan will finally tell us stories in person about his year in Taiwan as a Rotary Youth Exchange Student. No more fiddling with speakers and Skype, we will have him live and in person. We will also meet our new Inbound Student, VAN Kumar, from District 3202 in India who is just beginning his year with Covington Rotary Club and attending Christ Episcopal School as a 10th grader. |
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**@ 529 N. Columbia St -- Junior League House**
Aug. 18, 2015
Race for Freedom is an annual race focused to raise awareness and funds to support our Anti Human Trafficking organizations. Human Trafficking is prevalent in our country, state, and unfortunately our cities. This is no longer something that just happens overseas. By joining us for this race you are helping us raise awareness so that our friends and family will not end up in this slavery and to raise funds to support the organizations who take care of the victims of Human Trafficking. |
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Aug. 25, 2015 6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Covington Rotary Club is hosting the entire Rotary Leadership Institute at the Heritage Bank Board Room in downtown Covington. We will meet on six Tuesday evenings and provide light fare, drinks, and drinks. "Class" will begin promptly at 6:30 so please arrive by 6:15 to park, etc. Completion of RLI is attendance and participation-based so it is important that we stay on schedule. At each "class," we will address 3 topics (1/2 of a session) from the RLI curriculum. In order to graduate, you must complete all 3 sessions of the course. If you miss any of the Covington "classes," you may attend the training run by District 6840 in Slidell. Dates are indicated below. The Club will absorb all costs of the course for our members, whether you attend in Covington or in Slidell. Please print and bring with you (or pre-load onto your tablet/) the materials: (use whichever language option is best for you!) Facilitated discussions are best if you read each section prior to "class." Complete Calendar (4th Tuesday of each month except as noted):
August 25 (session 1A: Introduction to Leadership; My Rotary World; Engaging Members)
September 22 (session 1B: Our Foundation; Ethics - Vocational Service; Service Projects)
(The District will hold the entire Session 1 on Oct 3, Nov 14, April 24 in Slidell)
October 27 (session 2A: Strategic Planning & Analysis; Targeted Service)
November 17** (session 2B: Team Building, Club Communication, Attracting Members) **3rd Tuesday
(Thanksgiving Nov 26)
(The District will hold the entire Session 2 on Nov 14, Jan 23 in Slidell)
January 26 (session 3A: International Service, Effective Leadership Strategies; Rotary Opportunities)
(Mardi Gras Feb 9)
February 23 (session 3B: Public Image & Public Relations; Rotarians, Vocational Service & Expectations; Making a Difference)
(The District will hold the entire Session 3 on Oct 3, Jan 23, April 24 in Slidell)
Graduation:
March 29 at noon at The Seiler Bar (5th Tuesday lunch)
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A Passion for Water (final meeting @ Junior League House)
Sep. 01, 2015
Victoria King, Charter President of the district's only Rotaract Club (A Rotary option for young professionals and college students from age 18-20), will present on the importance of clean water to quality of life and her efforts to help more people worldwide spend less energy on collecting water and therefore have energy to devote to family, entrepreneurship, improved health and education. |
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Sep. 22, 2015 6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Covington Rotary Club is hosting the entire Rotary Leadership Institute at the Heritage Bank Board Room in downtown Covington. We will meet on six Tuesday evenings and provide light fare, drinks, and drinks. "Class" will begin promptly at 6:30 so please arrive by 6:15 to park, etc. Completion of RLI is attendance and participation-based so it is important that we stay on schedule. At each "class," we will address 3 topics (1/2 of a session) from the RLI curriculum. In order to graduate, you must complete all 3 sessions of the course. If you miss any of the Covington "classes," you may attend the training run by District 6840 in Slidell. Dates are indicated below. The Club will absorb all costs of the course for our members, whether you attend in Covington or in Slidell. Please print and bring with you (or pre-load onto your tablet/) the materials: (use whichever language option is best for you!) Facilitated discussions are best if you read each section prior to "class." Complete Calendar (4th Tuesday of each month except as noted):
September 22 (session 1B: Our Foundation; Ethics - Vocational Service; Service Projects)
(The District will hold the entire Session 1 on Oct 3, Nov 14, April 24 in Slidell)
October 27 (session 2A: Strategic Planning & Analysis; Targeted Service)
November 17** (session 2B: Team Building, Club Communication, Attracting Members) **3rd Tuesday
(Thanksgiving Nov 26)
(The District will hold the entire Session 2 on Nov 14, Jan 23 in Slidell)
January 26 (session 3A: International Service, Effective Leadership Strategies; Rotary Opportunities)
(Mardi Gras Feb 9)
February 23 (session 3B: Public Image & Public Relations; Rotarians, Vocational Service & Expectations; Making a Difference)
Graduation:
March 29 at noon at The Seiler Bar (5th Tuesday lunch)
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Oct. 03, 2015 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cindy Petry and Don Kerr's "Gold Team" will spearhead the effort at the annual build with Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West. Every member of the club is invited to participate and to bring along potential new members so they learn how much fun it is to roll up their sleeves and do some Service Above Self. RSVP to this invitation and include names of family/friends over the age of 16 who will be joining you. Use the link to complete the waiver ahead of time and for information on what (not) to wear and (not) to bring. Covington Rotary will provide lunch for everyone on-site. Habitat provides water and encourages you to bring your own re-usable cup to reduce waste and promote thoughtful use of resources. Port-a-potty on-site. |
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Guatemala Water Well Project - @ The Chimes
Oct. 06, 2015
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Oct. 16, 2015 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Join the RC of Covington and the RC of New Orleans Mid City at Rock N Bowl for a World's Greatest Meal (WGM) to Help End Polio. We are WGM Event #1419 and the ONLY one in D6840. World Polio Awareness Day is October 24. Register and pay on-line: $40 per adult age 17 and up; children 6-16 $20; children under 6 are free (+ $2 fee) Price includes bowling, shoes, and food for everyone in your group AND admission to the band: LOUISIANA SPICE All monies raised in excess of costs will go to Rotary's initiative to eradicate polio from the planet: Polio Plus and will be matched 2-to-1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Additional donations are encouraged and will go directly to the Polio Plus campaign of Rotary International. Bring your family, bring your friends, let's have fun and stamp out polio once and for all...we're this close! To purchase your tickets in advance: $42 per adult or $22 per child via PayPal to MidCityNOLARotary@gmail.com on-line. You can also RSVP here and pay at the door. |
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Oct. 27, 2015 6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Covington Rotary Club is hosting the entire Rotary Leadership Institute at the Heritage Bank Board Room in downtown Covington. We will meet on six Tuesday evenings and provide light fare, drinks, and drinks. "Class" will begin promptly at 6:30 so please arrive by 6:15 to park, etc. Completion of RLI is attendance and participation-based so it is important that we stay on schedule. At each "class," we will address 3 topics (1/2 of a session) from the RLI curriculum. In order to graduate, you must complete all 3 sessions of the course. If you miss any of the Covington "classes," you may attend the training run by District 6840 in Slidell. Dates are indicated below. The Club will absorb all costs of the course for our members, whether you attend in Covington or in Slidell. Please print and bring with you (or pre-load onto your tablet/) the materials: (use whichever language option is best for you!) Facilitated discussions are best if you read each section prior to "class." Complete Calendar (4th Tuesday of each month except as noted):
October 27 (session 2A: Strategic Planning & Analysis; Targeted Service)
November 17** (session 2B: Team Building, Club Communication, Attracting Members) **3rd Tuesday
(Thanksgiving Nov 26)
(The District will hold the entire Session 2 on Nov 14, Jan 23 in Slidell)
January 26 (session 3A: International Service, Effective Leadership Strategies; Rotary Opportunities)
(Mardi Gras Feb 9)
February 23 (session 3B: Public Image & Public Relations; Rotarians, Vocational Service & Expectations; Making a Difference)
(note: The District will hold the entire Session 3 on Oct 3, Jan 23, April 24 in Slidell)
Graduation:
March 29 at noon at The Seiler Bar (5th Tuesday lunch)
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Oct. 29, 2015 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Once again the Covington Rotary Club welcomes a Friends Forever group from Northern Ireland. Meet @ The Trailhead when the music starts. BYOC(hair) and extra drinks and desserts. Covington Rotary is providing shrimp and roast beef po boys from Vasquez for the team from Northern Ireland and will set up toward the back of the crowd. Bring your family. Check your inbox for details from event chair, Cindy Petry |
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Bogue Falaya as part of Pontchartrain Basin
Nov. 03, 2015
Part of our ongoing series on WATER, one of Rotary International's Areas of Focus. Nancy Regan and Dwight Wilson are part of the Outreach Program of the Save Our Lake and Pontchartrain Basin Foundation. While they will address the main purpose of their organization, they will specifically discuss issues that impact water quality in St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington Parishes. |