The Rotary Club of Belle Chasse

The Rotary Club of Belle Chasse As a member of Rotary International, we serve our community though service projects designed to improve our quality of life. We were chartered in 1977.

The Rotary Club of Belle Chasse is a member of Rotary International RI, As a member of RI, we serve our community though services project designed to improve our quality of life. Our territory covers the east and west banks of Plaquemines parish, Louisiana to Point-a-la-hache. On April 8, 2011, The Internal Revenue Service determined that the Belle Chasse Rotary Foundation was a 501(c)(3) exempt o

rganization and also qualified to receive tax deductible contributions deductible under section 170 of the Code and also tax deductible bequests, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the Code. The IRS stated that the Belle Chasse Rotary Foundation, Inc. was approved Public Charity, having an effective date of September 30. 2010. Some of our past and present activities include the providing of educational scolarsips, assistance to our school system in the purchase of school uniforms following Hurricanes, yearly funding of sudents to the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, purchasing of dictionaries for all third grades in our community and providing funding for the Unit Way, in addition to other service projects to help others.

Over the last 3 weeks, our Belle Chasse Rotary Club has been inspired by some incredible organizations making a real dif...
05/13/2026

Over the last 3 weeks, our Belle Chasse Rotary Club has been inspired by some incredible organizations making a real difference right here in Plaquemines Parish.

● Zachary Clark & Vanessa Paige from the Belle Chasse YMCA's Leaders Club spoke to our club on April 28th. Our future is bright thanks to these young leaders. Their energy, service projects, and commitment to personal growth remind us why investing in youth leadership matters. They're already shaping the community and meaningful ways.

● Julie McGrew Olsen & Trent Mackey from the Plaquemines CARE Center joined us on May 5th. We heard powerful updates on the vital Services they provide to families in our area from counseling to advocacy to community support. Their dedication to protecting and uplifting are most vulnerable neighbors is truly remarkable.

● Kim Turlich-Vaughan represented our Council on Aging Program during our meeting on May 12th. We learned how they continue to serve our seniors with compassion, connection, and essential resources. Their work ensures that older adults in our Parish are supported in valued.

3 weeks, 3 powerful reminders of what service looks like in action. Proud to partner with and learn from each of these organizations as we continue "Service Above Self" in Plaquemines Parish.

Our lovely ladies of the The Rotary Club of Belle Chasse at The Magnolia Blossom Luncheon
05/09/2026

Our lovely ladies of the The Rotary Club of Belle Chasse at The Magnolia Blossom Luncheon

The first weekend of the month was our Rotary Club's District Conference in D'Iberville, Mississippi. Kicking off the fe...
05/09/2026

The first weekend of the month was our Rotary Club's District Conference in D'Iberville, Mississippi. Kicking off the festivities was their annual Food Festival with the theme focused on literacy. The Rotary Club of Belle Chasse had something that NO ONE else had... and that was the AUTHOR of our book present for the event!
We chose Lizzie Hoyle Konecni 's book "Becky Fos: Her World of Color"
It was a fun evening full of color!

Congratulations to Eric Lundin on achieving a truly incredible milestone! ​We are so proud to celebrate Eric as a Paul H...
04/29/2026

Congratulations to Eric Lundin on achieving a truly incredible milestone!
​We are so proud to celebrate Eric as a Paul Harris Fellow Ruby Pin recipient. This recognition represents a deep, long-standing commitment to service and significant cumulative support for The Rotary Foundation.
​The "Ruby" status signifies a remarkable level of dedication to the Rotary mission—helping to fund vital projects ranging from clean water initiatives to the global fight against polio. Eric’s generosity and leadership continue to make a tangible difference in our community and across the globe.
​Please join us in thanking Eric for his heart for service and for consistently putting "Service Above Self."

Lets give it up for our Friday night, Saturday and Sunday krewe of Rotarians who volunteered for the Plaquemines Seafood...
04/28/2026

Lets give it up for our Friday night, Saturday and Sunday krewe of Rotarians who volunteered for the Plaquemines Seafood Festival this past weekend!

The month of March has been full of guest speakers for our Belle Chasse Rotary Club! It has been such an honor and a ple...
04/01/2026

The month of March has been full of guest speakers for our Belle Chasse Rotary Club! It has been such an honor and a pleasure having Rotarian, Leo J. Palazzo challenge our members with a suspenseful turn of events trial example when he presented on March 17th. The very next week we had Julie Escaudier, the Executive Director of West Jefferson Medical Center, tell us all about the latest and greatest at the Hospital as well as their Family Fest event that will be held on May 8th! Last but certainly not least, Lizzie Hoyle Konecni was our dynamic guest speaker today! Lizzie is the co-founder of the Playful Pelican Children's Museum that is planning on serving thousands of children on the Westbank of New Orleans!
Thank you to all of our guest speakers! Each of you truly enrich our Rotarians during our weekly meetings!

Belle Chasse Rotary Club partnered with the Young Life organization to hold a series of 4workshops for single, high scho...
03/31/2026

Belle Chasse Rotary Club partnered with the Young Life organization to hold a series of 4
workshops for single, high school mothers & fathers that are participating in Young Life's
YoungLives program. The purpose of the workshops was to help the young parents develop life skills and to encourage them to continue their education and professional development after high school.

Our first workshop kicked off on September 25, 2025 where we focused on child and maternal health. In attendance was Plaquemines Medical Center, Westside Dermatology and Dental Expert, Dr. LaCour.

On October 30, 2025 we partnered with fellow Rotarian, Kelly DiMarco, Director of Economic Development and Tourism, Plaquemines Parish and Senior Educator in Jefferson Parish Schools. During the workshop, the young mothers received information on opportunities after highschool, including continuing their education and how to conduct themselves in a professionalsetting. Two of the Jefferson Parish educators were particularly impactful as they described how they went from being single mothers in high school to earning a Doctorate and rising to senior positions in the Jefferson Parish Schools.

Our Third Workshop topic was finance on January 22, 2026! The session was planned and coordinated by Rotarian Troy LeGlue, who is a banker with Hanock Whitney. The mothers were provided information and advice on how to plan for their financial future.

Wrapping up our Session line up was on March 26, 2026.The purpose of the workshop was to encourage the young mothers to develop a Vision and Goals on where they want to be in future.The mothers were divided into groups and each group was provided with either a Rotarian or a Young Life mentor to assist them. Two education and goal setting experts volunteered their time and experience:
 Christen Arafeh , High School to College Consultant and Published Author
 Cindy Hoyle, Former Plaquemines School Teacher and Principal and Education
Consultant
The mothers were provided materials to develop Vision Boards. The Vision Boards were used to
help them work through the vision and goal setting process and to memorialize their results.

Huge thank you to all of our Young Life volunteers and Rotarians who made this program such a success!
Kimberly Autry Root
Blaine Nielsen Braddock
Eric & Dot Lundin
Nancy Randazzo Taylor

We are ready to announce that our President Elect for the Belle Chasse Rotary Club will be Mr. Manoj Patel! In preparati...
03/12/2026

We are ready to announce that our President Elect for the Belle Chasse Rotary Club will be Mr. Manoj Patel!
In preparation for his term starting in July, Mr. Manoj attended our District's President Elect training in Mississippi over the weekend.
Pictures below are with:
• Larry A Lunsford selected as President of Rotary International for 2027 to 2028.
• Emily K Leitzinger Rotary International District 6840 Governor 2026 - 2027.

What a fantastic day at the 3rd Annual Belle Chasse Rotary Bingo!​Today, we had the absolute pleasure of hosting our loc...
03/10/2026

What a fantastic day at the 3rd Annual Belle Chasse Rotary Bingo!
​Today, we had the absolute pleasure of hosting our local Council on Aging senior citizens for a day of competitiveness, shared stories, and plenty of laughs. There’s nothing quite like the energy in the room when someone is just one number away from a win!
​Highlights from the Day:
​The Big Wins: Congratulations to all our lucky winners who took home some great prizes!
​Community Spirit: It was wonderful to see our Rotary members and seniors connecting over coffee and cards.
​Three Years Strong: This event has quickly become a club favorite, and seeing it grow each year is a testament to the vibrant spirit of Belle Chasse.
​A Special Thank You
​We want to extend a huge thank you to the Council on Aging for partnering with us once again, and to all the Rotarian volunteers who helped set up, call numbers, and serve.

Thank you Mr. Leo J. Palazzo for the "Leo Lagniappe" winnings for today to make our Bingo event extra exciting!

​Check out some of the smiles from today’s event below!

This week our Belle Chasse Rotary Club welcomed a new guest speaker! Mr. Derrious Austin, founder of Operation Healing ...
03/06/2026

This week our Belle Chasse Rotary Club welcomed a new guest speaker! Mr. Derrious Austin, founder of Operation Healing Waters, educated our Rotarians on his efforts of therapeutic experiences through fishing and hunting trips for Veterans and their families. We admire the work Mr. Austin is accomplishing through his nonprofit and want to thank him for his service!

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Belle Chasse, LA
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