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The Hammond Rotary Club has been supporting community organizations in Hammond, Louisiana and the surrounding areas since April 1, 1922.

We meet on Wednesday’s at 12:00 noon at Tope La Catering Downtown located in Downtown Hammond. - How It All Started -

Rotary began February 23, 1905 in Chicago. A young attorney, Paul Harris, recognized the need for business and professional men to join together for the purpose of providing volunteer service to their community. Harris invited three friends, a coal dealer, a merchant tailor and a

mining engineer, to meet at his office to explore this idea. They decided to meet weekly and each would invite others to join them. As they met each week they rotated meeting places from one office or place of business, thus the name Rotary. From that meager beginning in Chicago, Rotary has grown to international in scope and is the oldest volunteer service organization in the world. Today there are over 32,000 clubs in 200 countries with more than 1.2 million members. The idea and purpose of Rotary is just as much alive and prevalent today as it was in 1905. This is attested by the fact that an average of 500 new clubs are organized annually and 115 new members are added weekly. The Hammond club was chartered April 1, 1922.

09/03/2026

🎄✨ CALLING ALL LOCAL BUSINESSES! ✨🎄

The 68th Annual Christmas Parade is coming to Downtown Hammond on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM — and we want YOU to be part of the magic! 🎅🎁

This beloved community tradition brings families from across Tangipahoa Parish together for an evening filled with Christmas lights, floats, marching bands, music, and plenty of holiday cheer! ❤️

We are currently looking for businesses and community partners to sponsor the 2026 Christmas Parade. Your support helps us continue this special tradition while giving your business an opportunity to be recognized by thousands of parade-goers and community members.

🎁 Want to help make the parade spectacular?
We’d love to have your business join us as a sponsor!

📩 Message us for sponsorship information or contact Michelle Gallo or Daryl Ferrara to learn more.

Let’s come together and make the 2026 Christmas Parade one to remember! 🎄🎅✨

Parade Registration starts Monday !!

09/02/2026

💙 Service Above Self in Action!

Hammond Rotary Club is proud to support the incredible work of the Restoration House Pregnancy Resource Center with a Rotary grant to help further its mission of providing services to pregnant women in our community.

Rotary President Rick Sedberry had the honor of presenting the grant check to Julie Hanks, Director.

We are grateful for organizations like the Restoration House Pregnancy Resource Center that make such a meaningful difference for young moms. Supporting important work right here at home is what Rotary is all about. 💙

09/01/2026

🌟 September Member Spotlight: Michelle Sutton 🌟

This month, we’re proud to spotlight Michelle Sutton, whose Rotary story is a wonderful example of how service can inspire a lifetime of leadership.

Michelle’s connection to Rotary began as a young person through Interact, where she became the first female officer of her Interact Club. After a career dedicated to education, Michelle recently retired—but her passion for developing and encouraging young leaders continues.

Today, she has brought that journey full circle as the 2026–2027 Interact Chair for the Rotary Club of Hammond, helping inspire the next generation to discover the same values of leadership, service and community involvement that helped shape her own path.

We’re grateful to have Michelle sharing her experience, heart for service and commitment to young people with our club and our community. 💙💛

Please join us in celebrating Michelle Sutton, our September Member Spotlight!

Michelle Seroka Sutton

Service Above Self.

08/26/2026

💙 Service Above Self in Action!

Hammond Rotary Club is proud to support the incredible work of the Richard Murphy Hospice House with a Rotary grant to help further its mission of providing compassionate care and support to patients and families in our community.

Rotary President Rick Sedberry had the honor of presenting the grant check to Jodee McWilliams Hoover, Executive Director, and Donna Landry, Administrator of the Richard Murphy Hospice House.

We are grateful for organizations like the Richard Murphy Hospice House that make such a meaningful difference for families during some of life’s most difficult moments. Supporting important work right here at home is what Rotary is all about. 💙

08/24/2026

At Rotary, we care about building healthier communities, and it starts with our future members. Prioritizing sleep today helps create brighter tomorrows.

Volunteer:
Pre-Build Event: https://x.gldn.io/e/ANUxAntQ74b

District Build Event: https://x.gldn.io/e/0A15zZPo64b

Donate and/or pre-buy bedding through our Amazon link:
Online: http://www.us.givergy.com/sleep

08/17/2026

🦉🌿 Join us this Wednesday for Hammond Rotary!

We’re excited to welcome Tisha Raiford with Geaux Wild Rehabilitation Center as our guest speaker! Come hear about the incredible work they’re doing to rescue, rehabilitate, and care for wildlife right here in our community. ❤️

📍 Hammond Rotary
🗓️ Wednesday at noon

Come have lunch with us, meet some great people, and learn more about Rotary. Guests are always welcome! 🙌🏻

08/12/2026

Join us this Wednesday at noon!

Thanks to our fellow Rotarian, Board member and Interact Chair — Michelle Sutton — for the invitation! 💙💛

This week, we’re excited to welcome Todd Chester with Next Level Nutrition as he shares the tea 🫖😉 on nutrition, health, and wellness!

Come have lunch, connect with our Rotary community, and learn something you can put into practice! 🙌

📍 Wednesday | Noon
We’d love to see you there!

05/13/2026

Congratulations to one of our longest serving members, Dr. Michael Haight has been a Rotarian for 56 years!! He was awarded a certificate and the Rotary Peace award.

04/29/2026

We are proud to introduce the 2026–2027 Rotary Club of Hammond Board of Directors! 👏💙

This group of dedicated leaders is ready to serve our community, grow our impact, and continue Rotary’s mission of “Service Above Self.”

✨ President: Rick Sedberry
✨ Past President: Mary Ruth Petz
✨ President-Elect: Tom Pistorius
✨ Secretary: Michael Minkus
✨ Treasurer: Richard Bailey
✨ Executive Secretary: Gary LaCombe
✨ Program Chair: Ryan Clouatre
✨ Membership Chair: Joe Mier
✨ Rotary Foundation of Hammond Inc. Chair: Rachael Younger Nelson
✨ Foundation Chair: Mike Williams
✨ Public Image: Toni Carruth
✨ Special Advisor / District Liaison: Daryl Ferrara
✨ Historian: Daryl Ferrara
✨ Fund Development: Michelle Gallo
✨ Interact Chair: Michelle S. Sutton

We are grateful for each of these individuals stepping up to lead and serve. Here’s to another impactful year of fellowship and service in our community! 🌎💛

Address

113 East Thomas Street
Hammond, LA
70401

Opening Hours

12pm - 1pm

Website

http://hammondrotary.com/

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