Rotary Club of Decatur Daybreak

9 days until Driven to Give! Register your ride now to save $5, bring two canned goods for our food drive, and help us support local shelters and Water Project grants in Mexico.

$1,000 in cash prizes, live music by Tres Locos, food trucks, and a huge silent auction - be part of something that changes lives.

Register your vehicle today: protix.cityspark link

Sat. Oct. 10 - 4:00-7:00 PM Decatur

Bring your ride to the 2nd Annual Driven to Give Auto & Bike Show. Show it off alongside some of the coolest cars and trucks in North Alabama. Driven To Give - Auto & Bike Show -$1,000 in cash prizes!

Whether you ride a Harley, Indian, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, BMW, Triumph, Ducati, or something completely custom, we want to see it!

Meet fellow riders-Help support a great cause

Motorcycle registration is open! Don't miss your chance to be part of the 2nd Annual Driven to Give Auto Show.

👉 Tag someone who needs to bring their bike!

Adventure Powersports Decatur

THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN?

Put your skills to the test at the Driven to Give Auto Show Tire Changing Competition!

WIN $100 CASH or A 3-TON SHOP JACK & JACK STANDS!

Think you're fast enough? Can you handle the challenge? Come compete and see how you stack up!

FREE ENTRY - sign up here - https://protix.cityspark.com/e/driven-to-give-%E2%80%93-rotary-car-show-food-drive-3/tickets

MAXIMUM OF 10 COMPETITORS
Saturday, Oct. 10
211 1st Ave. SE, Decatur, AL

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Only 10 spots available; register here: https://protix.cityspark.com/e/driven-to-give-%E2%80%93-rotary-car-show-food-drive-3/tickets

Big turnout for Trinityfest this past weekend. The annual festival continues to grow each year with more vendors, booths and attendees—and lots of good music. Many thanks to the Trinity citizens who started the festival a few years ago to showcase the growing Trinity community and high quality of life it has to offer families!

Weekly Meeting Recap - Wednesday, Sept 23, 2026

What an extraordinary morning at the Rotary Club of Decatur Daybreak this past Wednesday! We welcomed members of the Rotary Club of Madison AL at the first ever joint meeting between the only two breakfast Rotary Clubs in the Tennessee Valley.

The two Rotary Clubs were deeply honored to welcome Francesco Arezzo, our immediate Past Rotary International President (2025–26). Past President Francesco’s message about the “last mile” in the fight to eradicate was a sobering reminder of how important and impactful our Clubs are on the world. His remarks ranged from the legacy of Rotary's Founder, Paul Harris, to the expansion of giving to The Rotary Foundation, and finally to the heartbreaking story of a 3‑year‑old paralyzed by polio witnessed by Francesco when traveling to .

He informed us that polio remains concentrated in just two countries, Pakistan and , and that one final push can finish this mission of eradicating Polio in our lifetimes. Francesco also reminded us that we, as , must keep Rotary's promise to the of the , all of whom remain at risk until polio is completely eradicated. And, on a somber note, Past President Francesco shared the images he witnessed in Pakistan of those volunteers and workers who were killed by just because they were helping with polio efforts. In memory of these people who gave their lives for the campaign to eradicate polio in Pakistan and Afghanistan as well as other countries around the world, Rotarians must keep pushing forward, collaborate across , , and to end one of the world's most impactful .

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made the morning so special: past, current, and future District 6860 , visiting Rotarians from Madison and surrounding clubs, and Decatur City Council President, Kyle Dukes Pike, who presented Francesco as an Citizen of and a key to the City. Congratulations also to Daybreak Rotarian Mike Moore on receiving his pin stone 1, and congratulations to Daybreak Rotarian and Past District Governor, Sue Mitchell, for being recognized as an Honorary Member of the Club in recognition of her years of service, not only to our Club, but also to District 6860 as well. And a special thank you to Daybreak President Betty Hunt Koval, Madison President Peter Alvarez, and to all those who brought home made breakfast items to share. Guests contributed to our Polio Plus Fund efforts in appreciation for the hospitality.

Moments like this show the best of Rotary - service, solidarity, and courage. Let’s carry this momentum forward and keep working together until polio is gone for good.

See you next week at 7:00 AM at the Alabama Center for the Arts for our breakfast bash - bring a friend and your passion for service! Rotary Club Ragusa - Distretto 2110 Sicilia e Malta

Decatur Daybreak Rotary Kicks Off 2nd Year of Lunch Buddies Chestnut Grove Elementary-Decatur, Al!

What better day to kick off our second year of the Lunch Buddies Program than Dolly Parton Day, Friday, Sept. 25!

Our Decatur Daybreak Rotarians are back in the classroom, building relationships, mentoring students, and making a difference.

This year's Lunch Buddies include Angie Whittington, Cindy Anderson, MuMu Jones, Keith Wingard, Stephanie Y. Owens, Josiah Harris, Charles B. Langham, Kinsey Nicole Dumas and Baretta Taylor.

Through this program, Rotarians enjoy lunch with students, then spend time reading, participating in activities and building meaningful connections in the classroom.

Our goal this year is to partner with other local organizations to match a Lunch Buddy with every classroom, helping even more students benefit from , , and .

ALVAN’s Made Here Invitational is a stunning showcase of Alabama artists, and it’s on display until October 17th!!

Our members had a fantastic visit to the Carnegie Visual Arts Center - and we’re excited to help spotlight their current exhibit!

Gallery Hours:
Tue–Fri: 10–5pm
Sat: 10–2pm

Make plans to stop by and enjoy this beautiful collection!

Carnegie Visual Arts Center