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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.

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!

08/06/2026

We’re honored to present a Rotary grant check to Joel Dicharry with Commission Mankind! 🌍💙

The life-changing work you’re doing all around the world is truly inspiring. Thank you for your passion, servant leadership, and unwavering commitment to making a meaningful impact. We can’t wait to see how this grant helps further your mission!

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08/02/2026

🌟 August Hammond Rotary Member Spotlight: Kevin Raiford, CLA 🌟

This month, we are proud to recognize Kevin Raiford, CLA, Tangipahoa Parish Assessor, as our August Rotary Member Spotlight!

As a lifelong Tangipahoa Parish resident his passion for serving our community extends well beyond his professional role. As a dedicated member of the Hammond Rotary Club for the past five years, Kevin has also served as our Membership Chair for three years, helping our club grow and welcoming new members who share Rotary’s commitment to “Service Above Self.”

Kevin’s leadership, community involvement, and unwavering commitment to others has made a lasting impact on our club and the people we serve. We are grateful for his dedication and the many ways he gives back to Tangipahoa Parish.

Please join us in congratulating Kevin Raiford and thanking him for his continued service to Rotary and our community! 👏💙💛

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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