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The Rotary Club of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, donated $2,000 in March 2017 to the Livingston Parish Library system to help with flood recovery. The Rotary Club of Ocean Springs is continuing to help with the flood disaster relief. Ocean Springs Rotary member and District 6840 assistant district governor Joyce Shaw (pictured on the far right) has been instrumental in providing a voice for the disaster stricken Louisiana library system and its employees.

New Members Inducted

On Wednesday, March 29, three business and professional people were inducted as members in the Rotary Club of Ocean Springs. The new members were Brian Argo, Julie Schmidt, and Dr. Alex Blevens. Pictured from left to right are new member Brian Argo, sponsor Ben Smith, sponsor Nikki Johns, new member Julie Schmidt, sponsor Louis Peters, new member Alex Blevens, Membership Chair LaDana Singleton, and President Leigh Jaunsen.

Rotary Pancake Day 2017

The 2017 Rotary Pancake Day was again a rousing success. Rotary had a great turnout from its members with most members pitching in to help. For $5 anyone could get sausage, pancakes, and grits. There were many pick up orders and also plenty of people eating at the Ocean Springs Civic Center. Sherri Johnson also did an excellent job of organizing the boston butt sale which raised substantial funds. This event raises funds that Rotary reinvests in the form of scholarships and donations to various local charities.

Ocean Springs Rotary Donates to Duchess Club

During our December 14th meeting, the Rotary Club of Ocean Springs presented a check for $700.00 to Natalia Diaz, representing the Duchess Club of Ocean Springs. The Duchess Club is a civic group of 25 women from the Ocean Springs Community. The donation was in support of their campaign to provide Christmas presents to over 100 children in the Ocean Springs area.

Rotary Donates to Ocean Springs High School Cross Country Program

During our December 7th, 2016 meeting, the Rotary Club of Ocean Springs presented Ocean Springs HS Cross Country Team Coach, Tim Sayers with a check for $1,000. Coach Sayers and members of the Cross Country Team provided support as volunteers at our recent 5K Run; a fundraising event providing scholarships to local high school students. The $1,000 donation to the Cross Country Team will be used to purchase much needed timing chips for training and meets. Pictured from left to right; Ann Whyte, Stephanie Chen, Coach Tim Sayers and Rotarian Henry Furr.

Bell Ringing For Salvation Army

We would like to thank all of our fellow Ocean Springs Rotarians and family members who spent time on Saturday, December 3rd, ringing the bell for The Salvation Army in front of the Ocean Springs Walmart. We had several members manning the doors during 1 1/2 hour shifts. And many thanks to all of those who stopped by

to support the effort!!

Mickey Williams Honored by YMCA

Rotaries' own Mickey Williams is this year's recipient of the YMCA John Blossman Humanitarian Award. This is a great honor and many Rotarians will be in attendance at the Beau Rivage on November 1 from 5:30PM-8PM when Mickey is presented with the award. The award was created to recognize those, like John Blossman, who put his fellow man first and is given each year at a banquet proudly hosted by the Beau Rivage Resort Casino.

New Member Induction

On Wednesday October 19, Rotary held an induction ceremony and welcomed several new members. Pictured below from left to right are the new members: Kati Viola-Blanchard, Nikki Johns, David Thompson, Ben Smith, Hunter Easterling,A.J. Denny and Tom Cannan.

Mikey Williams Honored by YMCA

The Rotaries' own Mickey Williams is this year's recipient of the YMCA John Blossman Humanitarian Award. This is a great honor and many Rotarians will be in attendance at the Beau Rivage on November 1 from 5:30PM-8PM when Mickey is presented with the award. The award was created to recognize those, like John Blossman, who put his fellow man first and is given each year at a banquet proudly hosted by the Beau Rivage Resort Casino.

Rotary 5k Race

Rotary once again hosted a very well attended 5k in downtown Ocean Springs on October 15. Special thanks to Rotarian Mike Streiff who worked tirelessly to raise sponsorships and make sure the event went off flawlessly . The weather was great and by all reports the event was a rousing success.

Rotary 5k Race October 15 Ocean Springs

Don't forget about the run this Saturday night October 15 ! The 5K starts at 7:00pm and the Kid's Fun Run begins at 6:15pm. You can register online at active.com until midnight on Friday or at the Mary C. On Saturday beginning at 5:00.