Rotary Club of Tupelo

Rotary Club of Tupelo Through membership dues and the annual Rotary on the Radio Fundraiser, members of the Rotary Club of

The Tupelo Rotary Club is a chartered club of Rotary International, and was formed in 1925. The club is comprised of approximately 150 business and civic leaders from throughout Tupelo and Lee County.

Join us on Monday to hear from Maddin Hutto of the Community Development Foundation!Guests are welcome! Join us for a $1...
06/18/2026

Join us on Monday to hear from Maddin Hutto of the Community Development Foundation!

Guests are welcome! Join us for a $15.00 lunch and the opportunity to learn from our fantastic guest speaker. We meet on Mondays at 12:00 noon in the Ministry Center at Calvary Baptist Church in Tupelo.

Maddin Hutto serves as Director of Public Relations and Talent Liaison for the Community Development Foundation (CDF) in Tupelo, Mississippi. Originally from Nashville, she has called Tupelo home since 2015 and has been with CDF for nearly a decade.

In her role, Maddin leads CDF’s external communications efforts, serves as the organization’s primary media contact, and works with local, regional, and state partners to announce and promote economic development projects and community investments. She also leads CDF’s talent attraction and retention initiatives, including Find Your Tupelo, and manages the Tupelo Young Professionals program, which connects and engages emerging leaders in our community.

A 2010 graduate of Clemson University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Maddin is passionate about showcasing the opportunities, quality of life, and economic momentum that make Tupelo and Lee County a great place to live, work, and raise a family. She resides in Tupelo with her husband, Hank, and their three children, Henry, Brooks, and Mamie.

We'll see you all on Monday!

Rotary Club of Tupelo held a social at Blue Canoe for members, friends and potential members. Everyone enjoyed “apps and...
06/17/2026

Rotary Club of Tupelo held a social at Blue Canoe for members, friends and potential members. Everyone enjoyed “apps and drinks” along with great conversations and connections.

What an honor to recognize our Rotary Student of the Year—Anderson Shoemaker—Caleb Parman, our youngest-ever Paul Harris...
06/15/2026

What an honor to recognize our Rotary Student of the Year—Anderson Shoemaker—Caleb Parman, our youngest-ever Paul Harris Fellow, and Reece Cantrell as our first-ever Rookie Rotarian of the Year!

Our club also enjoyed learning more about the Association for Excellence in Education (AEE) here at the Tupelo Public School District. A great day!

What a pleasure to welcome Deanna Knight this week at Rotary and learn about the FANTASTIC things going on in Saltillo! ...
06/12/2026

What a pleasure to welcome Deanna Knight this week at Rotary and learn about the FANTASTIC things going on in Saltillo! Thank you Deanna for sharing your time and expertise!

Such an honor and a great experience!
06/06/2026

Such an honor and a great experience!

Join us Monday to learn from Deanna Knight of Saltillo Main Street!Guests are welcome! Join us for a $15.00 lunch and th...
06/04/2026

Join us Monday to learn from Deanna Knight of Saltillo Main Street!

Guests are welcome! Join us for a $15.00 lunch and the opportunity to learn from our fantastic guest speaker. We meet at 12:00 noon in the Ministry Center at Calvary Baptist Church in Tupelo.

Deanna is a dynamic community leader dedicated to building vibrant, inclusive spaces that strengthen Saltillo’s identity and quality of life. She has served as the Saltillo Main Street Director since 2023 and has been a dedicated volunteer with the program since 2020, bringing years of hands‑on experience, local volunteerism efforts and deep local commitment to every project. Known for her ability to bring people together, she leads transformative initiatives that blend creativity, strategy, and genuine care for the people she serves.

With a talent for turning big ideas into organized, high‑impact results, Deanna has shaped everything from multi‑day festivals and arts installations to vendor markets and youth‑centered programs. She is recognized for her transparent communication, polished outreach materials, and detail‑driven approach—qualities that help her build trust with partners, businesses, and civic organizations. Her leadership style is collaborative and grounded in celebrating local talent and strengthening community pride.

Deanna’s passion lies in creating traditions that last, elevating small businesses, and ensuring every project reflects the heart of Saltillo. Whether she’s coordinating a major event, securing funding for community improvements, or guiding new partnerships, she brings energy, vision, and a deep commitment to leaving her hometown better than she found it.

We'll see you Monday!

Members from our club had the fantastic opportunity to visit the new Liebherr Construction facility being built in Tupel...
06/01/2026

Members from our club had the fantastic opportunity to visit the new Liebherr Construction facility being built in Tupelo today and received a wonderful welcome and tour from the Liebherr team! What a great new company coming to our area!

Join us tomorrow to hear from Lori Dillon of Absolute Restoration and Roofing! Guests are welcome! Join us for a $15.00 ...
05/17/2026

Join us tomorrow to hear from Lori Dillon of Absolute Restoration and Roofing!

Guests are welcome! Join us for a $15.00 lunch and the opportunity to learn from our fantastic guest speaker. We meet at 12:00 noon in the Ministry Center at Calvary Baptist Church in downtown Tupelo.

Lori Dillon is the Business Development Manager for Absolute Restoration & Roofing. Her goals are to drive long-term growth by expanding into new markets and building strategic partnerships to increase revenue!

She serves as a member of the Oxford Rotary and serves on various boards which include the Tupelo Children’s Mansion, Kiwanis, the executive board for Scouts, is a coach for BNI corp, is a CDF ambassador and also a licensed general contractor….just to name a few!

Her greatest achievement is her 18 year old daughter Olivia, 10 year old son Reagan and her incredible husband Arthur Dillon.

We’ll see you all tomorrow!

Save the Date to join us for our Rotary Social on June 16th!
05/13/2026

Save the Date to join us for our Rotary Social on June 16th!

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Tupelo, MS
38802

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 1pm

Telephone

+16622318450

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