Rotary Noon Club of Decatur

10/09/2026

The Daybreak Club car show is being postponed due to approaching weather. Stay safe!

DRIVEN TO GIVE AUTO & BIKE SHOW POSTPONED

Due to the forecasted rain and weather from Hurricane Isaias, we have made the decision to postpone this Saturday's Driven to Give Auto & Bike Show. NEW DATE: Saturday, October 17 - Rain or shine, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - 211 1st Ave. SE, Decatur, AL Driven To Give - Auto & Bike Show -$1,000 in cash prizes!

Please mark your calendars, spread the word, follow the event page and join us next Saturday, 10-17, for a great afternoon of cars, trucks, motorcycles, food, and fun!

10/03/2026

This week, the Rotary Noon Club of Decatur was honored to hear from one of our own, Rev. Jerry Baker, who shared the vision behind CEOTA — Celebrating Early Old Town with Art, the Decatur Scottsboro Boys Civil Rights Museum, and the future Judge James E. Horton Jr. Legal Learning Center.

Rev. Baker shared how these efforts are preserving the rich history of Decatur’s Old Town while educating future generations about justice, courage, constitutional rights, and the rule of law, and helping establish Decatur as the Northern Gateway to Alabama’s Civil Rights Trail.

Thank you, Rev. Baker, for sharing this important work with our club and for your dedication to preserving Decatur’s history!

09/22/2026

Joint Luncheon at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens on Sept. 22nd featuring PRIP Francesco Arezzo!

08/17/2026

Our speakers today at Rotary were our own Rep. Terri Collins and Senator Arthur Orr.

Rep. Collins has served in the state legislature for 16 years and will be retiring as of November 2026. She has done an outstanding job through all the years and Decatur/Morgan County has greatly benefited by her service.

Senator Orr gave an extended list of updates and additions for Decatur. He has worked tirelessly to bring additional funding for the many new projects!

We thank them both for their service!
Terri Collins, Rotary Noon Club of Decatur, Senator Arthur Orr

07/19/2026

A new Rotary year is officially underway!

This past week, the Rotary Noon Club of Decatur celebrated the passing of the gavel as we thanked Julia Roth for her outstanding leadership and welcomed Jeffrey Brown as our 2026–2027 Club President.

We are incredibly grateful for Julia’s dedication and service to our club. We are also excited to see the vision and leadership Jeff will bring as we continue living out Rotary’s motto of Service Above Self.

Congratulations to our 2026–2027 Board Officers and Directors. Thank you for stepping up to serve our club and our community. We’re looking forward to another great year together!

Here’s to a year of service, fellowship, and making a positive impact in Decatur and beyond. 💙💛

07/13/2026

Rotary Noon Club and their families enjoyed a great evening together at our 4th Annual Trash Pandas outing on Friday night!

Thank you to everyone who came out for an evening of baseball, fellowship, and fun!

07/01/2026

06/23/2026

Our speaker today was past Alabama governor James E. Folsom, Jr. He was Alabama's governor from 1993-95 and instrumental in bringing the Mercedes-Benz plant to the state which opened the door for other automotive plants and spin off companies to come to Alabama.

Folsom is a great storyteller and shared interesting and funny stories of the process to beat out other states and get the deal for Alabama!
Julia Smeds Roth, Jeff S. Brown

06/19/2026

We were honored to welcome mayor Tommy Battle to the Rotary Club of Decatur this week!

Mayor Battle shared perspectives on the growth and success of Huntsville, highlighting the importance of economic development, innovation, and strong community leadership. Under his leadership, Huntsville has become a major hub for technology, business, and job creation in Alabama.

Thank you, Mayor Battle, for joining us and sharing your insights with our club!

05/14/2026

Last week, the Rotary Club of Decatur had the pleasure of welcoming Barbie Peek as our guest speaker.

Ms. Peek shared an outstanding presentation on the Port of Huntsville and its tremendous economic impact on North Alabama and beyond. She discussed the Port’s unique role in connecting air, rail, highway, and international trade operations, while highlighting the continued growth and opportunities taking place across the region.

With 36 years of service to the Airport Authority, Ms. Peek has helped lead major expansion efforts involving passenger air service, cargo operations, industrial development, and international commerce. Her leadership has played a significant role in strengthening North Alabama’s economic footprint and positioning Huntsville as a nationally recognized hub for aerospace, logistics, and business growth.

Ms. Peek also brought along a special prize giveaway, which was won by Rotary member Joel Weinbaum.

We sincerely appreciate Ms. Peek for taking the time to speak to our club and for sharing her insight, leadership, and passion for our region’s future. It was an informative and engaging program enjoyed by all.