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Laurie Pennison
President Elect
Ted Dittmer
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Larry Burch
Secretary
Ted Dittmer
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Tom Quinn
Board of Directors -Satellite Club
Jeanne Schramm
Immediate Past President
Marty Audiffred
Board of Directors - Membership
Chase Villeret
Board of Directors - Public Relations
Bob Mathews
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Ed Goodwin
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Northlake-Mandeville

Service Above Self

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Thursdays at 11:45 AM
Beau Chene Country Club
602 N. Beau Chene Dr.
Mandeville, LA 70471
United States of America
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(504) 884-1748
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chase@villeretlaw.com
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 246 Mandeville, La. 70470
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Rotarians Added Mulch and Bumpers at Rotary Playground
On Saturday, March 2, 2024, Rotarians unloaded two more bags of rubber mulch and installed black rubber bumpers around the Rotary Playground at Safehaven, the 300 acre campus housing multiple agencies addressing the needs of those who have mental illness.  Two of the members helped cleanup the Mandeville Lakefront and then came and helped at this project at Safehaven.  They are Rene Seruntine and Jeanne Schramm, truly emulating our Rotary Motto of "Service Above Self!!"  Others pictured are Jay Capouch, Doug Place, and Larry Burch.
Rotarians Cleanup Mandeville Lakefront
On Saturday, March 2, 2024, Rotarians conducted one of two service projects, this one at the Mandeville Lakefront.  Rotarians picked up trash along the entire 3.4 mile lakefront park.  We have adopted the lakefront and have cleaned it approximately every 2 months for the past 3-4 years.
Rotarians Continue Work on Rotary Playground
On Saturday, January 20, Rotarians met to spread rubber mulch under the swing set that they erected in December as part of the Rotary Playground at Safehaven.  The mulch comes in large totes shown above and must be spread to a level of 5 inches beneath and around the swing set and the other playground elements shown in the background.  The playground is being used by children from Family Promise and from the Public School programs located across the street from the Playground.
Rotarians Attend Mid-Winter Conference
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Rotarians attended the annual mid-year District Check Up luncheon on Jan 13 in Bay St. Louis, and engaged in innovative Rotary discussions, connected with fellow leaders and shared club outreach projects and fund raising ideas.
Northlake-Mandeville Rotary Club was recognized for its financial support of the End Polio Now: Countdown to History Campaign ⭐ and member Marty Audiffred (Shown in the middle) reported on club updates & outreach opportunities. #ServiceAboveSelf
Here's to a year filled with compassion, service and Rotary blessings!
Rotarians Celebrate Christmas
At our regular meeting on December 21, 2023, members and their guests celebrated Christmas with a Christmas luncheon.  In addition, three of our scholarship winners, Raina Generose, Trevor Fortier, and Celeste Guidry, briefed us on their past semester at college and thanked the club for our support. Allie Grace Greene, daughter of Rotarian Matt Greene, "graced" us by beautifully singing several traditional Christmas songs.  A jovial time was had by all.
 
Rotarians Erect Swing Set at Safehaven
Pictures below also show a swing set erected today by Larry Burch, Jay Capouch, Tom Quinn, and Doug Place.  The swing set is part of a playground being built over several yeears by Northlake Mandeville Rotarians at Safehaven.  Most of the playground which has already been installed is being used by students who attend school at Safehaven, and by children of parents who are being serviced at Safehaven.  Additional work will be performed by Rotarians beginning in the new year.
Rotarians Learn About St Tammany Health Systems
At the regular Thursday club meeting on November 30, 2023, Joan Coffman, CEO of St Tammany Health Systems was our speaker.  Joan described the vision and mission of the St Tammany Health System and its various departments and partnerships.  St Tammany Health Systems is the second largest employer in the parish, employing 2900 people.  Joan also talked about 3 future projects, all of which are under construction - the Ambulatory Surgical Center, a Women's and Children's Center, and a Training program for Residents.  Thank you, Joan, for a very informative and interesting program!
Rotarians Learn About Northshore Robotics
At a regular meeting held on November 16, club members heard from David Shapiro, Board President of NorthShore Robotics.  Northshore Robotics is a STEAM organization for students from the age of 5-17 who learn by programming, designing, and applying the engineering process to building robots.  Students participate on competitive robotics teams, in after school programs, summer camps and community partnerships.  Pictured above is David Shapiro with an undersea robot build by students.
Rotarians Help Improve Learning By 3rd Graders
Rotarians distributed dictionaries to all of the 1300 third graders in St Tammany Parish during the month of October.  A Rotarian visited each classroom, distributed the dictionaries to each individual, described the Rotary organization, had them read the Four Way Test of Rotary which is included inside the cover, and had them then look up the word "Beneficial" or the word "Service".  To have some fun, the third graders looked up to longest word in the English language and other fun words.  Many of the third grade teachers incorporate the dictionaries in their lessons.  Pictured above with a class is Dictionary Project Chair Matt Greene.
Rotarians Support Vocational Education
     
The Northlake Mandeville Rotary Club has a major focus on Youth and also on Vocational Education.  Because of these two focus areas, we support the Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC) in a variety of ways.  On October 28, 2023, we had a booth and participated at NTCC's Gator Tail 5K fundraiser.  Rotarians and members of the NTCC Rotoract club (a club for college students sponsored by Rotary) had a great time and helped raise money for scholarships at NTCC.
Rotarians Honor First Responders
On October 26, 2023, members of the Northlake Mandeville Rotary Club honored First Responders of the Year and showed their support for local Fire and Law Enforcement organizations.  The club felt that this annual event honoring our local heroes was particularly important this year to considering some sentiment across this nation.  In addition to club members, Parish President Mike Cooper, Mandeville Mayor Clay Madden, State Police Capt. Hiram Mason and Sheriff Randy Smith honored the recipients.
Shown above (l-r) are:  Fire Operator Christopher Lunn, Fire District #4; Trooper Andrew Hern, Louisiana State Police; Officer Paul Quatrevingt, Madisonville Police Dept; Deputy Michael Helbach, St Tammany Sheriff Dept.; Fire Operator Chris Hoglind, Fire District #2; Lieutenant Jim Lord, Mandeville Police Dept.  Not shown is Fire Operator Justin Stiehl, Fire District #3.
Rotarians Discuss Border Protection Problems
 
At the regular meeting of the Northlake Mandeville Rotary Club on October 19, 2023, club members heard from Jason Schneider of the Border Patrol.  Jason is one of the leaders of the 20 geographic sectors in the U.S.  He is responsible for 7 States.  Jason told us that the Cartels are a main force in the 2 million plus per year border incursions.  The cost paid to the Cartel can run from $5,000 to $60,000 per person depending on the country of origin.  Cartel members are now flying people to Canada and helping them cross the borders of Vermont and New York.
Pictured above are Jason and Marty Audiffred, Past President.
Great Regular Meeting on October 12
At the regular Thursday meeting of the Northlake Mandeville Rotary Club on October 12, 2023, the club installed new member Courtney Gulledge.  Courtney is shown receiving her official Rotary work shirt which is worn when performing service projects.  Shown with Courtney is Club President Laurie Pennison and Courney's sponsor, Club Member Matt Greene.  Welcome to the club, Courtney!!!
The speaker for the program was Angelique Richardson, CEO of Anvoy, who gave the club a primer on Hospice.  Angelique is shown with Club President  Laurie Pennison.
Rotarians Help Improve Reading Skills
Rotarians met with elementary students at Chata Ima Elementary School to reward students for their reading after the first quarter.  Rotarians read to the students weekly and award prizes to those who fulfill reading requirements on their own.  Since the reading program began several years ago, reading scores have improved significantly!  Pictured above are Rotarians Bob Mathews, Marty Audiffred, and Ben Motion, Reading Program Chair.  Notice the Rotary Sign on the playground in the rear of the photo.  This playground was donated by the Northlake Mandeville Rotary club after Hurricane Katrina.
Bob Mathews Recognized as Paul Harris Fellow
Bob Mathews, Northlake Mandeville Rotary Club member and Board Director, was recognized by President Laurie Pennison as a Paul Harris Fellow at a regular Club meeting on October 5, 2023.  Paul Harris Fellows are individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.  The Rotary Foundation works to eliminate the poliovirus worldwide, funds global and local grants for humanitarian projects, scholarships and vocational training teams, provides grants for Disaster response, and supports the training of peace fellows at Rotary Peace Centers.  Bob has received multiple Paul Harris awards.
Northlake Mandeville Rotary Inducts 3 New Members
At our regular meeting on Thursday, October 5, 2023, the Northlake Mandeville Rotary club inducted three new members.  Shown above are new member Karl Koppy; Laurie Pennison, Club President; new member Peggy Menge; new member Mark Hudson; and New Member Orientation chair Debbie Stewart.  All three of the new members are long time Rotarians who have moved to the Northshore from New Orleans.  We are so pleased to welcome these committed Rotarians to our club!!
Club orientation for these three new members and several other new members will be held on October 25 at 5:00pm at Kona Coffee in Mandeville.  A social for all members welcoming the new members will be held at the adjoining Beach Club Restaurant at 6:00pm.
Rotarians Support Needy Community College Students
Two of the twelve areas of Rotary worldwide focus are Youth Service and Vocational Service.  Northlake Mandeville Rotary's support of the Northshore Technical Community College addresses both of these focus areas.  During discussions with NTCC leadership on how our club could help advance NTTC, our members found that many of the students at NTCC are from low-income or single parent families.  To help these students, the school has opened a Food Pantry which is constantly in need of food.  To help stock the Food Pantry, club members collected food items and delivered the food to the Pantry.
Shown above are four members of the NTCC Rotaract club, Dean Oren Smith, Dean of Students at the Main NTCC campus in Lacombe, and Rotarians Bob Mathews, Jeanne Schramm, and Marty Audiffred.
Rotarians Support Suicide Prevention
A major area of emphasis for the Northlake Mandeville Rotary Club is in the area of Mental Health.  St. Tammany Parish has one of the highest suicide rates in the state and is approximately 18% above the state average.  One of our club projects is the support of STOPS (St Tammany Outreach for Prevention of Suicide).  Our club annually makes a donation to STOPS and also helps raise money for them through their One Step at a Time 5K/1 Mile Run/Walk, which was held this year on September 30 at the Abita Springs Trailhead.   Shown supporting the event are Rotarians Jeanne Schramm, Tom Quinn, Kathy Smith, Bob Mathews, and Marty Audiffred.
Mayor Clay Madden Awarded Paul Harris Fellowship
The Paul Harris Fellowship Award is one of the highest honors Rotary can bestow upon a person. Recipients are Rotarians and community professionals, in recognition of their outstanding service to their community, exemplifying the highest ideal in Rotary in placing “SERVICE ABOVE SELF.” This honor accompanies a donation of $1,000 or more, in the recipient’s name, to Rotary International’s “Annual Program Fund,” which supports Rotary’s world-wide humanitarian grants, its polio eradication program, and its educational programs.
The Northlake Mandeville Rotary club honored Mayor Clay Madden for his outstanding service to Mandeville.  In addition, he has assisted the Rotary Club with its American Flag Program, its Christmas snow village, and its Keep Mandeville Beautiful program on the Mandeville lakefront.
Presenting the coveted Paul Harris Fellowship Award to Mayor Madden are Marty Audiffred, Past President and Glenn St. John, President-Elect.
Club Inducts New Member - Renee Seruntine
On August 24, 2023, the Northlake Mandeville Rotary Club was excited to induct a new member, Renee Seruntine.  Renee is the Public Affairs Communication Specialist for the Louisiana National Guard.  Welcome Rene - we are so glad to have you.  Pictured above are Tom Quinn, membership chair; Renee; and Marty Audiffred, Past President.
Club Receives Rotary Citation for FY2022-2023
At the beginning of each Rotary year, each local Rotary club defines 15-18 goals to achieve over the coming year.  If a club meets 15 of their goals, the club receives a Rotary Citation.  Shown above is Tom Quinn, District Official, presenting the Rotary Citation to Marty Audiffred for the Club's performance during the 2022-2023 Rotary Year.  Marty was club president during the year and Laurie Pennison (pictured on right) was the President-Elect.  Both were the leaders who were instrumental in the club meeting 15 of the goals for the year, thus qualifying for the Citation.
One of the primary annual goals of each Rotary club is to perform community service.  During the year, 34 Northlake Mandeville Rotary club members performed over 2,000 hours of community service on a variety of service projects, meeting one of the 15 goals.
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Rotary Leadership Students Report on Their Week

Each year the Northlake Mandeville club sends Rising Seniors to a leadership camp hosted by Rotary District 6840 which is comprised of Rotary clubs in South Mississippi and Eastern/Southern Louisiana.  About 65 campers from the District attend.  This year our club sent 7 students.  During the five day camp, students hear nationally known speakers, and work and compete in small groups.  The first third of the camp focuses on getting to know the individual, since an individual can lead best when they know their own strengths and weaknesses and have self confidence.  The second third focuses on how to best lead groups.  The last third centers on "Service above Self" (the Rotary Motto), showing that service to others provides a path to true joy and happiness.  Each of the students described the Leadership camp as a "Life Changing Experience."
Pictured above are 6 of our 7 students this year.  From the left:
Noah Bannan, Josh Blake, Ian Arnold, Luciana Notaroberto, Abby Barletter, Georgia Ellerman, RYLA District Chair Mike Sigler, and Debbie Stuart, Northlake Mandeville RYLA Chair.
Rotarians Welcome Two of the 2023-2024 Scholars
 
At the regular weekly meeting held on August 4, 2023, the Northlake Mandeville Rotary Club welcomed two of the 10 students who have received scholarships for the 2023-2024.  Pictured are Isabella Kerth, a senior at LSU, Raina Generose, a freshman at Southeastern Louisiana, along with Doug Place, Scholarship Committee Co-Chair.  Students compete for and are awarded a $12,000 scholarship.  The winners receive $1,500 at the beginning of eight semesters.  During the meeting, they report to the club on what they have been doing during the previous semester and then receive their check for the upcoming semester.  All are outstanding students.  We are so proud of each of them.
Rotary District 6840 Recognized Tom Quinn
At it's final meeting of the Rotary year 2022-2023 District Governor Regina Wedig recognized Tom Quinn for his work as Territory Assisstant Governor and his work for the District during the past year.  Thanks, Tom, for all of your effort. You made a difference in the District.  Marty Audiffred is pictured with Regina making the award.
 
Rotary Recognizes "Rotarian of the Year"
At its final meeting of the Rotary Year for 2022-2023, the Northlake Mandeville Rotary Club and Marty Audiffred, Club President, recognized Matt Greene as the Rotarian of the Year for his work on a number of Rotary projects dealing with the youth of St. Tammany.  Congratulations to Matt and Rotary thanks you for the huge effort you put in on the such projects as the Distribution of Dictionaries to all third graders in the Parish, assisting with the Chata Ima Reading Project, serving as the Emcee for the Scholars Banquet, and more!
 
Rotary Recognizes "New Rotarian of the Year"
At the last meeting of the Rotary Year 2022-2023 on June 29, 2023, President Marty Audiffred recognized Chase Villeret for his active participation in his first year in the Northlake Mandeville Rotary Club.  Congratulations Chase and thank you for all of your contributions to Rotary throughout 2022-2023!  Also shown is Tom Quinn, member of the Recognition Committee.
 
Rotary Welcomes New Corporate Member - Gulf South Bank
The Northlake Mandeville Rotary club welcomed its newest Corporate member - Gulf Coast Bank!
Shown are Vicki Gutierrez, District Governor for 2023-24; Ferd Marsolan, Club member and Executive with Gulf Coast Bank; Jennifer Carter, new member representing Gulf Coast Bank; Regina Wedig, District Governor for 2022-23; and Tom Quinn, club membership chair.
 
2023 Sunday With Scholars Collage
2023 marked the 25th Anniversary of the Northlake Mandeville Rotary Club awarding scholarships to deserving students from the Mandeville area.  Each year in April the Club hosts the new and past scholars and their parents at a banquet held at the Beau Chene Country Club.  The Collage below shows the students, their families, and sponsors who attended the festivities.
 
Present and Past Scholars attend Scholars Banquet
The Northlake Mandeville Rotary Club celebrated 25 years of awarding scholarships to students that will make impact on our world.  Past scholars and 2023 scholars attended the annual Scholars Banquet held April 30, 2023, at the Beau Chene Country Club.
Pictured below are (left to right):
Celeste Guidry - 2021 Scholar
Claire Kurucar - 2023 Rotary Select Scholar
Bella Kerth - 2020 Scholar
Julia Case - 2023 Anthony and Hope Martin Scholar
Emma Lockwood - 2023 Scholar
Sita Baham - 2023 Scholar
Natalie Lovel - 2022 Scholar
Raina Generose - 2023 Scholar
Not pictured were Andrew Beshenich - 2023 Scholar, Trevor Fortier and Lauren Lacoste - 2021 Scholars, Emma Santiago - 2020 Scholar, and Kylie Michot 2019 Scholar and 2023 Trent Murchison Pay It Forward Scholar.
 
Rotary Resumes Calling Bingo for Elderly Residents
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On May 2, for the first time since before COVID 19, members of the Northlake Mandeville Rotary Club resumed their weekly/bi-weekly calling of bingo for elderly residents of the Heritage Manor Nursing Home.
 
Rotary Awarded 6 Scholarships at Scholars Dinner
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The Northlake-Mandeville Rotary Club hosted its 25th Sunday with Scholars event at Beau Chene Country Club on April 30. This annual banquet and meeting serves as a major fundraiser for the $12,000 Rotary scholarships the group awarded to three distinguished scholars from the Mandeville area. The scholars were Emma Lockwood-Northlake Christian, Sita Baham-Mandeville High, Raina Generose-Lakeshore High.  The scholarships are paid to colleges of the recipients' choice in $1,500 semester installments over four years. The students will attend at least two Northlake-Mandeville Rotary Club meetings a year to keep members informed about their studies and college experiences.
In addition, the Club awarded three $1,000 scholarships.  The Anthony and Hope Martin Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Julia Case - St Sholastica.  The Rotary Select Scholarship was awarded to Claire Kurucar - Mandeville High.  Trent Murchison, a former scholarship winner, has elected to repay his $8,000 scholarship has awarded $1,000 to Kylie Michot, a current scholar who completed her undergraduate degree at Louisiana Tech and is entering Pharmacy school.
At the Banquet sponsors,  local officials, guidance counselors, principals and parents of the scholars participated in a wonderful Silent Auction.
A highlight of the evening was an update on their past semester by current scholars Andrew Beshenich, Natalie Lovell, Trevor Fortier, Lauren Lacoste, Celeste Guidry, Isabella Kerth, and Emma Santiago.
Pictured above are Rotary Foundation President Larry Burch, Scholarship Selection Committee Co-Chairs Laurie Pennison and Doug Place.
Rotarians Receive Help From La. Conservation Corp
  
Last Friday on February 24, 2023, Rotarians worked again on the playground we are building at Safe Haven for the children of those being treated for mental issues.
 
The difference was that on Friday we were assisted by four young people from the Louisiana Conservation Corp.  LCC is part of Americorp and is like the old Civilian Conservation Corp.  These young people helped us load and distribute 300 cubic yards of rubberized mulch which will be the floor of the playground.  They were highly motivated, had positive can-do attitudes, and worked hard the entire morning. They were a joy to work with.  Our country will be in good hands with young people like them.  With their help, we were able to load wheelbarrows and spread 30% more mulch in half the time versus the previous week.
 
Thanks to Breana, Jo, Emily, and Hunter!  They are scheduled to help us for another day in April.
Rotarians Make Progress on Playground at Safehaven
Northlake Mandeville Rotarians have obtained a Rotary District grant and support from five nearby Rotary clubs for the last 4 years to purchase and build a playground for children whose parents visit the Safehaven campus in Mandeville for mental health services.  Over 5,000 people obtained services at Safehaven in 2022.  Shown here are 6 of the 9 elements which will comprise the playground.  Also shown in the background are white totes containing the rubber mulch which forms the floor of the playground.  Rotarians are meeting on Fridays each week to complete the installation of the equipment.  A fifth grant will be applied for in May to purchase benches, additional mulch, borders to contain the mulch, and to refurbish and convert the tennis court shown in the background to pickle ball courts.
Rotarians Enjoy Mardi Gras with King Cake Party
On February 16, 2023, Rotarians from the Northlake Mandeville Rotary Club celebrated Mardi Gras with a king cake party at the home of Jay and Mary Capouch in Beau Chene.  About 50 members and guests enjoyed a delicious meal and great fellowship.  Several new or potential members joined in the fun!
Rotarians Help Build House for Habitat
This week, members of the our Northlake Mandeville Rotary Club joined the Covington Rotary Club to help build a Habitat for Humanity house in Covington.  Joining us was special guest, Louisiana's Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, pictured in the center.
Rotarians Receive Update From One of 10 Current Scholars
At a regular meeting of the Northlake Mandeville Rotary Club, Rotarians received an update on her last semester from Isabella Koerth, one of ten current scholars who have received $12,000 scholarships.  Recipients report on their previous semester and receive a check for $1500 for the next semester.  We are so proud of each of these scholars.  Isabella reported that she made a 3.85 GPA in Finance at LSU last semester while participating in several activities.  Shown with Isabella is (L-R) Larry Burch, Treasurer and Foundation President, Doug Place, Co-Chair of the Scholarship Committee, Marty Audiffred, Club President, and Glenn St John, Club President-Elect.
Rotarians Provide Christmas Cheer at Snow Village
Each year, Northlake Mandeville Rotarians, led by member Greg Cannizzaro, build an elaborate moving train display for the children of Mandeville.  The display is open for viewing 24 hours/day, each day after Thanksgiving through New Years Day, at Aquarius Pools which is adjacent to the west end of the Mandeville Trailhead.
Be sure to take your family to study all of the many detailed Christmas scenes. 
Rotarians Recognize First Responders of the Year
On October 27, 2022 the Northlake Mandeville Rotary club recognized area outstanding First Responders at its 2022 Annual Public Service Award banquet.  The Sheriff, State Police Captain, Police and Fire Chiefs described the selfless accomplishments of each of their First Responder of the year.  Shown in the first photo are the following:  Officer Christopher Bertucci of the Madisonville Police Dept; Deputy Walter Eason of the St Tammany Sheriff's Dept; Captain Kevin Hanhart of St Tammany Fire District #2; Trooper First Class William Craig of the Louisiana State Police; Captain Marc May of the St Tammany Fire District 3; John Stephens of St Tammany Fire District 4 ( receiving the award for John Stevens was his partner).  Not shown is Officer Rick Saephan of the Mandeville Police Dept.
In the second photo, Parish President Mike Cooper is shown thanking the First Responder leaders and their Recipients of the Year for their heroic and tireless efforts in keeping our citizens safe.  Also pictured is Marty Audiffred, club President; Bob Matthews, Master of Ceremonies; State Police Troop L Commander Capt. Hiram Mason; Barney Tyrney, Madisonville Police Chief; and Randy Smith, Sheriff of St Tammany Parish.
Rotarians Volunteer at Wooden Boat Festival
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On October 15-16, 2022, seventeen members of the Northlake Mandeville Rotary Club volunteered during the Wooden Boat Festival in Madisonville, La.  The Wooden Boat Festival is sponsored by the Lake Ponchartrain Basin Maritime Museum which which is one of over 20 local organizations supported by the Rotary Club.
Members sold tickets at the entrance and worked in two beer booths.  Steve Saux, Jim Burch, and Doug Place are shown here working in the North beer booth.  Note one of the many wooden boats in the background.  
Rotarians Enjoy Socializing AND  Service
On Wednesday, October 6, 2022, Rotarians enjoyed a social at the Beach Club in Mandeville which was focused on welcoming four new members to the club.  The new members were informed about the workings of the club by Orientation Chair Debbie Stewart.  They then joined the club members for food, fun, and socializing.  A good time was had by all - Rotary is about more than just Thursday meetings and service projects!!
Rotarians Tour Samaritan Center in Mandeville
On October 6, 2020, The Northlake Mandeville Rotary Club held its regular Thursday meeting at the Samaritan Center's new building in Mandeville.  Dena Grosart, Director of Samaritan Center, briefed club members on the mission and operations of the Center.  The Center functions as a Food Bank for families from LaCombe west to Mandeville.  The Center's Counselors not only provide food to those in need, but they also work with them to create and execute a plan that will make a lasting improvement in their lives.
After lunch, Clay Madden, Mayor of Mandeville, updated the club on the features in the new City Budget and the many other improvements planned and taking place in Mandeville.  Thank you, Mayor, for your leadership and foresight!!
Rotary is about Service Above Self
Throughout the year, Rotary offers many opportunities for service to the Mandeville community.  
JOIN US at one of the upcoming service opportunities:
 
Upcoming Northlake-Mandeville Rotary Club Service Opportunities ......
 
      EVENT                                                                                      CONTACT
 
1.  Flag Holidays       American Flag  Program - Set Out/Pick Up Flags before Flag Holidays    Ken McAuliffe
                             Volunteers needed
2. SEPT-MAY   3rd Grade Rotary Reading Challenge                        Ben Motion  
                             Help improve reading skills - Chahta-Ima Elementary, Lacombe, LA
3. SEPT 22,2022  Speaker _ Robyn Williams- "Suicide Prevention"
                             she was excellent and wants to talk to any group..
                             If you have a group, church, school, call her to talk...
                                                                                                           phone number 504-450-4735
                                                                                                          email - robynwilliams@ymail.. 
                                                                                                         ( it is Y not G)
 
5. SEPT-OCT.,         Dictionary Project--3rd grade                            Matt Greene
                              Deliver and Present Dictionaries to all 3rd graders in the area
6. SEPT-OCT     "Beautiful Holiday Evergreens"                             Glenn St. John
                             Taking orders for Dec. delivery
7. OCT 6            Club will meet/lunch "The Samaritan Center" to learn about the services provided.
                                    402 Girod, Mandeville, LA
8. OCT 15-16,       Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival                       Ken McAuliffe
                                          Volunteer to help during this important annual event-  Stephen Satterlee
9. .OCT 29,            @  8am "Gator Tail - 5K Trail Run/Gallop"   Northshore Technical Community College                     
                              Volunteer to help/participate in this fund-raiser          Bob Mathews
 
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For the above info and more see
 
www.mandevillerotary.org                       
Service Clubs Join for Service to Mandeville
Service Clubs from Mandeville - Northlake Mandeville Rotary, Kiwanis, and Lions - joined together to get to know each other and to provide service to the city.  The group chose to clean up the Mandeville lakefront.  After the cleanup effort, the group met at the Barley Oak on the lakefront for fun and conversation.
Rotary Meets at Northshore Technical Community College
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On September 1, 2022, the Northlake Mandeville Rotary Club held its regular Thursday meeting at the Northshore Technical Community College in LaCombe, La.  The purpose of meeting at NTCC was to gather information about how the Club can help NTCC.  Mike Cooper, Parish President, gave an update on the State of the Parish, including infrastructure improvements.
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and External Affairs, Jim Carlson, gave an update on NTCC.  Following the presentations and discussion, the club was enjoyed a very informative tour of the main campus.
Rotary Exchange Students Visit Mandeville
Rotary Clubs host exchanges for students ages 15-19 in more than 100 countries.  Students earn a new culture and become global citizens.  Currently about 9,000 students are sponsored by Rotary Clubs every year.  Clubs from Rotary District 6840, which includes Southeastern Louisiana and Southern Mississippi, are hosting two students this school year.  Shown above on August 25 visiting our Northlake Mandeville club are Caio Parente from Brazil who is hosted by the Covington, La, club and Julia Enderle from Germany who is hosted by the Bay St. Louis, Ms, club.  Anniela Carracedo, a former exchange student from Venezuela and now a member of the Bay St Louis Rotary club, introduced Caio and Julia and told members how the Exchange program operates.
Photo Albums
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President

Laurie Pennison

member photo
Welcome to our club webpage!  Northlake-Mandeville Rotary has a long and illustrious history of service in our community and we want to share it you.