Welcome to the Rotary Club of Bay St Louis
Are you an established professional who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group that share your drive to give back
 
 
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Ribbon cutting at the Hancock County Youth Court
The Rotary Club of Bay St. Louis along with the Satellite Rotary Club will hold a ribbon cutting at the Hancock County Youth Court at 856 Highway 90, Suite B in Bay St. Louis on Friday, March 24, 2023 in conjunction with the Hancock County Chamber of Commerce. This space was designed and created by Rotarians for the use of children who appear in front of Judge Trent Favre. The ceremony will begin at 1:30pm at Youth Court. This project was made possible by generous community volunteers who donated books and in part through a Rotary District 6840 grant. 
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"Service Above Self" Scholarship
 
The Rotary Club of Bay Saint Louis is excited to announce we are now accepting applications for our 4th Annual “Service Above Self” Scholarship. The intent behind the “Service Above Self” Scholarship is to recognize students not only for their academic success but for their experience in service, their plans for future service, and their understanding of how service above self impacts others, their community and themselves. Please share this application with graduating seniors who either live and/or attend school (public, private or homeschool) in Hancock County.
Completed applications and essays should be emailed to: cynthia@casahancockcounty.org on or before Friday, February 24, 2023. Once finalists are selected in person interviews will be scheduled.
Club Executives & Directors
President
Cynthia Chauvin
President Elect
Ashley Mayley
Treasurer
Cindy Eberhart
Secretary
Meg Noonan
Foundation Chair
David Mayley
Member
Cynthia Lowe
Director
John Wiebmer
Director
Sarah Underwood
Director: Satellite Chair
Sharon Ray
Director:
John Brdecka
Co-Director
Haven IIgenfritz
Immediate Past President
David Hilbert
Membership
Melanie Hotard
Director
Terie Velardi
Interact Chair
Cynthia Chauvin
Upcoming Events
Bay St. Louis

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Wednesdays at 12:00 PM
Bay Waveland Yacht Club
#1 Yacht Club Drive
666 North Beach Blvd.
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
United States of America
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RYLA Applications now open
LOOKING FOR SOON TO BE SENIORS!!!
Are you, or do you know, a current junior that will be a senior in the fall? We have an excellent opportunity for soon to be seniors - RYLA!
 
WHAT IS RYLA?
 
RYLA is an all-expense paid, six-day experiential leadership program made possible for selected participants through scholarships awarded by local Rotary clubs. Students completing their Junior year of high school are eligible to apply. Sixty scholarships will be awarded throughout District 6840, encompassing Rotary clubs from Southeast Louisiana and Southern Mississippi.
 
Throughout the week, campers take an active role in evaluating their leadership skills through the unique peer-workshops that RYLA provides. Exercises on leadership, teamwork, anti-bullying, public speaking, and civic duty allow campers to sharpen skills while making lifelong friends. The leadership techniques learned at RYLA are valuable for all high school students, from athletes to musicians to club officers of all kinds.
 
Using keynote speakers and group activities, RYLA provides an interactive environment for campers to learn how to better serve their schools and communities. RYLA campers also learn how to make the most of their senior year, while planning for college. Campers will partake in activities which will utilize their creative, physical, and problem-solving capabilities.
 
Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self,” is active during this one-of-a-kind program through a community service project held on the campgrounds. All campers will help in the service project from beginning to end, experiencing the unique reward found in serving the international community.
 
Application Deadline: The application can be accessed from the application link below. Applications are due by April 30, 2023. Please send to Haven Ilgenfritz (hilgenfritz@thefirstbank.com), our RYLA Chair.
 
Interviews: Rotary Clubs will contact students within two weeks and schedule interviews.
 
Selection Made: Rotary Club representatives will contact students about their scholarship selection and inform the RYLA committee by May 17, 2023.
 
Confirmation Mailed: Confirmation packets will be mailed to those students selected to participate in RYLA by June 15, 2023.
Ribbon cutting at the Hancock County Youth Court
The Rotary Club of Bay St. Louis along with the Satellite Rotary Club will hold a ribbon cutting at the Hancock County Youth Court at 856 Highway 90, Suite B in Bay St. Louis on Friday, March 24, 2023 in conjunction with the Hancock County Chamber of Commerce. This space was designed and created by Rotarians for the use of children who appear in front of Judge Trent Favre. The ceremony will begin at 1:30pm at Youth Court. This project was made possible by generous community volunteers who donated books and in part through a Rotary District 6840 grant. 
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Stock Those Shelves
In these uncertain times, Rotary is certain to be "People of Action". 

“At the end of the day, all you need is hope and strength. Hope that it will get better, and strength to hold on until it does.” ~Unknown

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