Amite Rotary Club

05/18/2026

05/12/2026

Blake Ruffino, Host of AYS Sports, Co-Host of Ruffino & Joe Show was our guest speaker last week.
Blake shared how the now very successful podcast started as a ‘hobbie’ during Covid….no surprise there as many other ‘virtual’ businesses got their start this way as well.
Blake's insider knowledge helps him provide a behind-the-scenes look into sports programs that you won't find anywhere else. He brings on guests who offer premium information and insights, giving listeners a deeper understanding of what's happening within the team.
Listeners say Blake's humor and objective analysis is another great aspect of the successful podcast. He tells it like it is and isn't afraid to give his honest opinions, even if they go against popular belief. His passion for sports shines through in every episode, making it both entertaining and informative.
AYS Sport is the fastest growing LSU and SEC Live Streamed Podcast. In fact, recently, AYS SPORTS was named & listed as number 2 podcast in State of Louisiana. This is a huge honor and Blake and his team appreciate everyone’s support!
You can find AYS Sports at:https://www.youtube.com/

05/05/2026

Late Post, but too good not to share 💙🌱

During Love the Boot Week, the Amite Rotary Club teamed up with Farm Bureau to help make our community a little cleaner and a lot brighter. It was a great day of service, teamwork, and pride in keeping Louisiana beautiful!

04/01/2026

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

I am posting to share a personal mission: raising funds to purchase a 3D mammography system for Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, Louisiana.

This cause is deeply personal to me. I lost my oldest sister, Lucia, other family members and several friends to breast cancer, often following late-stage diagnoses. Conversely, my sister Toni Marie and many of my friends are survivors today because their cancer was detected early, through routine screening. Statistics and my own life experience confirm that early screening saves lives.

Currently, a portable mammography unit only visits Amite three times a year. As a not-for-profit hospital, Hood Memorial is dedicated to reducing health disparities in Tangipahoa Hospital Service District No. 2 and is committed to purchasing a permanent, state-of-the-art system, which would provide life-saving screenings five days a week to residents of Tangipahoa and St. Helena Parishes.

We have a unique opportunity to make this a reality. The Anderson Ray Leto Foundation has joined with us and pledged to match donations up to $50,000 for a limited time. Our goal is to meet this challenge by April 30, 2026.

Are you familiar with the Krewe da Cha Chas? Their members are dedicated to supporting breast cancer survivors and honoring those who have passed away. Many of the members are survivors. They have already made a generous donation to this project, and we are so thankful for their support and involvement.

I INVITE YOU TO JOIN THIS EFFORT AND SHARE YOUR STORY OF WHY ACCESSIBLE CANCER SCREENING IS VITAL FOR OUR COMMUNITY. TOGETHER, LET’S HONOR THOSE WE HAVE LOST AND SUPPORT THE FIGHTERS AND SURVIVORS IN OUR LIVES. YOUR DONATION HELPS!

This fundraiser is sponsored by the Amite Rotary Club, ensuring that all proceeds are used solely for this project, through its Amite Rotary Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (Tax ID: 45-3326909). Donations may be mailed to Amite Rotary Foundation, PO Box 721, Amite, LA 70422.

Thank you for your support. Best regards, Regina

Lucia Scotto Moes (1953-2017)