Zachary Rotary Club

08/31/2026

🏀 A STORYBOOK SEASON FOR ZACHARY HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL! 🏀

The Zachary Rotary Club was honored to welcome Zachary High School Girls Basketball Coach Tami McClure to its luncheon on Thursday, August 27th.

Coach McClure has dedicated 25 years to coaching, and her passion, commitment, and leadership were evident as she shared the story behind one of the most memorable seasons in Zachary High School basketball history.

The 2025–2026 season was truly historic for the Zachary High girls basketball program. The Lady Broncos defeated Parkway High School 54–41 to capture the state championship, marking the school’s first girls basketball state title in 98 years. The last girls basketball championship came all the way back in 1927.
But the story didn't end there.

On March 7, 2026, Zachary battled Slidell High School in a thrilling 53–52 victory, capturing a second consecutive state championship and cementing the Lady Broncos' place in Zachary basketball history.

Coach McClure was also named District 4-5A Coach of the Year on March 19, 2026, following an incredible season in which the team went undefeated in district play before making its championship run.

For Coach McClure, coaching is about much more than wins and championships. “I only have a son, so these are my daughters,” McClure shared. “I’m tough on them. I’m old school. But I want them to be amazing women when they leave this school.”

That philosophy is at the heart of Coach McClure’s program—building young women through discipline, toughness, consistency, teamwork, and accountability, both on and off the court.

McClure made the move from the parochial school system to Zachary High nearly a decade ago. She saw the potential of the school and embraced the challenge, encouraging her players and their families to trust the process.

Her background also helped shape her coaching philosophy. She grew up as the daughter of former MLB pitcher Ken Reynolds, who also coached in the minor leagues. From an early age, she was able to see firsthand the dedication, preparation, and commitment required to succeed.

Coach McClure and her players have certainly shown what happens when you trust the process.
🏆 Undefeated in district play.
🏆 Back-to-back state champions.
🏆 District 4-5A Coach of the Year.
🏆 A legacy of excellence at Zachary High School.

The new basketball season begins after Labor Day, and we can't wait to see what this team accomplishes next!

Stay tuned, Zachary—we're hoping for another championship season! 💙🏀

08/20/2026

The Zachary Rotary Club welcomed Rotary District 6200 Governor Margaretta Mayes, a dedicated Rotarian since 1999 and member of the DeRidder Rotary Club. Governor Mayes has served in numerous Rotary leadership roles and is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow and Rotary Foundation Benefactor.

She shared Rotary’s vision of creating lasting change through service, highlighting the organization’s global impact and ongoing mission to eradicate polio. Since 1988, polio cases worldwide have declined by 99.9%, with only seven cases reported in 2026.
Governor Mayes also brought the District 6200 Traveling Bucket, inviting clubs to create themed baskets filled with donated items.

The Zachary Rotary Club raffled the Baton Rouge Rotary basket through a live auction, raising funds for the District 6200 Disaster Relief Fund. Congratulations to Rotarian Francis Nezianya, the winning bidder, and thank you for supporting Rotary’s mission of “Service Above Self.”

08/14/2026

Today’s luncheon was a great opportunity to welcome Coach David Brewerton, Head Coach and Athletic Director of Zachary High School.

Coach Brewerton has spent 13 years coaching and has led Zachary to four state championships. Last season was especially memorable, with the team coming within reach of another big win.

Zachary High School is home to 1,700 students, 750 student-athletes, and 27 sports programs. The school also places a strong emphasis on academics, supported by tremendous resources and a community that believes in its students.

Coach Brewerton shared his commitment to coaching kids hard, working hard, mentoring them, keeping them engaged, and—most importantly—staying positive. ZHS also has three full-time athletic trainers supporting its student-athletes.

With the jamboree right around the corner, there is plenty of excitement surrounding this year’s football team, with many players returning. Zachary continues to develop outstanding athletes, including 23 former players currently playing Division I college football.

Coach Brewerton also spoke about the importance of supporting teachers and the recent tax measure passed to provide additional support for educators. He shared how much he enjoys seeing the positive interaction between students and teachers.

His favorite quote says it all: “Complacency is the enemy of greatness.”

It’s incredibly important that our community and school district stay together, continue to support one another, and keep moving forward.

Thank you, Coach Brewerton, for joining us today and sharing your vision for Zachary High School and its student-athletes. We’re excited to see what the future holds! 🏆🏈

L to R - Ben Necaisse, Zachary Community School Superintendent, Jason Venable, Retired ZHS Band of Blue Director and Rotarian, Coach David Brewerton, Tim Jordan, ZHS Principal, Tamara Dayton, Rotary President and Marty Hughes Sr., Zachary School Board Member

08/06/2026

🐯🤸 LSU Gymnastics Associate Head Coach Courtney McCool Griffeth Inspires Zachary Rotary Club 🤸🐯

The Zachary Rotary Club was honored to welcome Courtney McCool Griffeth, Associate Head Coach of the LSU Gymnastics program, as today's guest speaker.

Courtney shared her inspiring journey, which began when she started gymnastics at just 4 years old. That passion led her to become a 2004 Olympic Silver Medalist, NCAA Champion, and one of the nation's most respected gymnastics coaches.

Now entering her fifth season with LSU, Courtney has helped elevate the Tigers into one of the premier gymnastics programs in the country. She was named the 2024 Regional One Assistant Coach of the Year and has coached numerous national champions and All-Americans while helping LSU become nationally recognized for its outstanding floor performances.

Before joining LSU, Courtney built an impressive coaching and choreography career at the University of Utah, the University of Arkansas, Texas Woman's University, and several elite club gymnastics programs across the country.

She also shared exciting news about the upcoming season, noting that 21 of LSU's 24 gymnasts will return, making this one of the team's most experienced and talented rosters. She expressed great enthusiasm for the season ahead, with competition beginning in January.

Adding to her incredible list of accomplishments, Courtney will be inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame on August 8—a well-deserved honor recognizing her remarkable contributions to the sport.

Interested in cheering on the Tigers this season? Season tickets are available at LSUTix.net or by calling the LSU Ticket Office at (225) 578-2184.

Thank you, Courtney, for sharing your story and giving our Rotary Club a preview of what promises to be another exciting season of LSU Gymnastics! 💜💛

Pictured L to R - LSU Gymnastics Team Members, Alexis Jeffrey and Emily Innes, Zachary Rotary Club President Tamara Dayton and LSU Gymnastics Associate Head Coach Courtney McCool Griffeth

07/30/2026

🥤 A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT COCA-COLA UNITED! 🥤

Today, the Zachary Rotary Club had the opportunity to tour the Baton Rouge Coca-Cola UNITED plant on Plank Road, and WOW—what an experience! We got an inside look at the incredible operation that helps keep Coca-Cola products moving throughout our area and beyond.

Before most of us were even awake this morning, more than 800 plastic bottles per minute were being filled, capped and prepared for distribution on nearly two miles of conveyor belts! 😮

Here are a few fun facts we learned:

🥤 800+ plastic bottles per minute are filled and capped.
🥫 Aluminum cans move even faster—more than 2,200 cans per minute! The larger opening allows the cans to be filled more quickly.
📦 The plant can distribute approximately 8,700 cases per hour.
👷 Coca-Cola UNITED employs more than 600 people in the area.
🌎 Coca-Cola products are served in more than 200 countries, with approximately 800 million servings each day.
🥤 An estimated 1.6 million times a day, someone reaches for a Coca-Cola product!

And, of course, we had to ask about the recipe! 🤫 Unfortunately, the ingredients for the world's most famous secret formula were not revealed today! 😂

The Baton Rouge Coca-Cola Bottling Company has been part of our community since 1906, and the operation has undergone tremendous modernization over the years.

One of the most fascinating improvements is the Vertique automated warehouse system. And no, Vertique isn't simply one robot running around the warehouse! 🤖

It is an integrated system of conveyors, machinery, software and warehouse equipment that helps automatically pick cases and build pallets. The system makes the operation more organized, efficient and ergonomic while reducing the amount of physical work required from employees.

Coca-Cola UNITED's Baton Rouge operation serves more than 8,000 customers and distributes approximately 10 million cases throughout the Baton Rouge market, plus another 11 million cases to other UNITED facilities.

That's a LOT of Coca-Cola! 🥤🥤🥤

The Vertique system helps Coca-Cola UNITED handle that incredible volume without employees having to manually walk through a massive warehouse searching for every case and building each pallet by hand.

A BIG thank you to Coca-Cola UNITED and to Royal Alexander, Production Planning Manager for welcoming the Zachary Rotary Club and giving us such an interesting look behind the scenes! We learned a lot—and we definitely left with a greater appreciation for everything that goes into getting that familiar red-and-white Coca-Cola product into our hands! ❤️🥤

07/23/2026

The Zachary Rotary Club was over the 🌙 Moon! 🌙 today as we celebrated one of our newest members and our amazing Club Treasurer, Shelby Taylor, with a Millie Moon Diaper Shower! 💙🍼

We surprised Shelby during our luncheon with a fun baby shower filled with lots of love, laughter, and, of course, plenty of diapers for her little one! 🎉

Shelby has been such a blessing to our club. She goes above and beyond in keeping our books in order and is always willing to lend a helping hand with a smile. We are so grateful to have her as part of our Rotary family!

It's been a while since we've welcomed a new Rotary baby, and we already have high hopes that this little one will grow up to follow in Mom's footsteps and become a Rotarian someday! 💙👶⚙️

Congratulations, Shelby! We can't wait to meet your little bundle of joy!

07/20/2026

David Day, author of The Marketing Gap, was the guest speaker at the Zachary Rotary Club, where he shared valuable insights on bridging the generational divide between organizational leaders and today's marketing professionals.

Day discussed how different generations in the workplace often face challenges connecting and communicating, particularly in the ever-evolving field of marketing. He noted that, "Over the last decade, we have witnessed unprecedented advancements in technology, digital media, and connectivity. These changes have revolutionized how businesses operate, enabling them to capture and analyze data like never before."

While today's graduates enter the workforce with strong digital media and marketing skills, Day explained that many lack a broader understanding of their organization's mission and long-term goals, contributing to high employee turnover. He also highlighted the communication and teamwork differences that often exist between legacy leaders and Generation Z employees.

His message encouraged organizations to bridge these differences by fostering collaboration, understanding, and meaningful engagement with the next generation of professionals, creating a more inclusive, connected, and empowered workforce.

07/09/2026

At today's Zachary Rotary Club luncheon, registered nurse and Flo & Glo IV Wellness owner Brittney Troxclair spoke about the growing role of IV wellness therapies and other holistic treatments in supporting overall health and wellness.

Troxclair explained that IV vitamin therapy can benefit a variety of individuals, including chemotherapy patients, older adults, and those with vitamin deficiencies. She discussed how IV treatments may help boost the immune system, improve hydration, increase energy levels, and support the body's natural detoxification process.

She also highlighted the importance of maintaining healthy Vitamin D levels, noting that Vitamin D deficiency is especially common among women. According to Troxclair, an optimal Vitamin D level is generally in the 70–80 ng/mL range for many patients, although individual recommendations should always be determined by a healthcare provider.

Additional wellness services offered through Flo & Glo IV Wellness include red light therapy, foot detox treatments, and N.E.D. Therapy, all designed to promote relaxation, recovery, and overall well-being.

Rotary members appreciated the informative presentation and the opportunity to learn more about the various wellness options available within the community.

07/01/2026

06/25/2026

Frank Corcoran, CEO of LRMC spoke to the Rotary Club of Zachary today. The hospital is a vibrant part of our community and Rotarians were excited to hear about the opportunity for growth and expansion. CEO Corcoran stated he is here for the patients and the staff at LRMC.
He has been successful in securing capital outlay funds for a Robotics instrument and plans to implement more specialty services such as the “Tele Doc” program.
If you would like more information or a tour of the facility, contact Mr. Corcoran at LRMC!

Pictured:
Frank Corcoran, CEO
Liz Sagely, Lane Foundation Director