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Welcome to Rotary District 6200

Service Above Self across Louisiana

Our District 6200 covers the region of South Louisiana with service above self. Come join one of the many clubs in our district and learn what we think, say and do as Rotarians.

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About District 6200

At the time that the Rotary Club of Lake Charles was chartered in 1916, the new club was placed in Rotary District 12. The district governor was W. H. Richardson of Austin, Texas.

When the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge came into existence in 1918, the two clubs (Lake Charles and Baton Rouge) were in Rotary District 20. The district governor was Samuel Mason of Shreveport, Louisiana.

The following year the young south Louisiana clubs were incorporated into District 14 until 1922, at which time they became part of District 17. In 1937 they were included in District 139.

Joel L. Fletcher of Lafayette was the last governor of District 139 in 1948. The following year the clubs became part of District 202 until 1957 when the clubs were included in District 619. In 1958 the territory became District 620. In 1991 the district number was revised to its current designation, District 6200.

The boundary description of District 6200 in Louisiana is as follows: That portion south of the northern boundaries of the parishes of Beauregard, Allen, Evangeline, St. Landry, Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana, East Feliciana, and west of the western boundaries of the parishes of St. Helena, the Tickfaw River in Livingston, St. John The Baptist, St. Charles and Jefferson, but not including Grand Isle in Jefferson Parish. Inclusive parishes are: Acadia, Allen, Ascension, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, East Baton Rouge, Evangeline, Grand Isle in Jefferson, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Lafourche, Livingston west of the Tickfaw River, Pointe Coupee, Si. James, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, Terrebonne, Vermilion, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana.

District 6200 Governor

Chris has been a proud Rotarian for the past ten years and is now honored to serve as Rotary District 6200’s Governor for the 2025-2026 Rotary year.

Chris and his wife Lisa have been married for 35 years and have built a life rooted in faith, family, and service. Both are nurses with 34 years of experience, caring for others in both their professional and personal lives. He recently stepped into a new chapter as a florist, combining creativity and compassion in yet another way to serve others.

Together, Chris and Lisa are the proud parents of four children and the joyful grandparents of five. To his grandkids, he is simply “Poppie” – the guy building blanket forts in the living room or splashing with them in the backyard rainbow pool.

When he is not serving his Rotary family or arranging flowers, you will likely find Chris camping with friends or doting on the three beloved whippets. Whether around a campfire or a flower cooler, Chris brings warmth, humor, and heart to everything he does.

District Governor Chris Duhon

Rotary Areas of Focus

The needs spanning Rotary's seven areas of focus are vast, ranging from lack of access to clean water to the need for immunization that prevent deadly diseases. Learn more in the Rotary's Areas of Focus publication Rotary clubs serve communities around the world, each with unique concerns and needs. Rotarians have continually adapted and improved the way they respond to those needs, taking on a broad range of service projects. The most successful and sustainable Rotary service tends to fall within one of the following seven areas:

Promoting Peace

Rotary projects provide training that fosters understanding and provides communities with the skills to resolve conflicts.

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Fighting Disease

Disease does not prevent itself. We educate and equip communities to stop the spread of life-threatening diseases.

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Providing Clean Water

Clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education are basic necessities for a healthy environment and a productive life.

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Supporting Education

More than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. We take action to empower educators to inspire learning at all ages.

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Saving Mothers & Children

We makes high-quality health care available to vulnerable mothers and children so they can live longer and grow stronger.

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Growing Local Economies

Nearly 800 million people live on less than $1.90 a day. We are passionate about providing sustainable solutions to poverty.

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Protecting the Environment

We are tackling environmental issues the way they always do: coming up with projects, using their connections to change policy and planning for the future.

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$2.6 B Raised

Rotary International has been a significant force in the global effort to eradicate polio, contributing over $2.6 billion and countless volunteer hours since launching its PolioPlus program in 1985. Through these efforts, Rotary’s work has helped protect nearly 3 billion children in 122 countries from polio. Along with partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, Rotary has helped reduce polio cases by 99.9%. While polio remains endemic in only two countries (Afghanistan and Pakistan), continued efforts are crucial to prevent its resurgence.

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People of Action

The Rotary Brand Center now has "Create Your Own" templates for club specific "People of Action" print ads and Facebook Posts. You can choose from several headlines and upload your club's photo of Rotarians in action. Find these new templates under the "Materials" and "Create Your Own" menu links at the Brand Center. These new tools add to the previously available templates for club logos, club brochure and youth program promo cards. RI's marketing team promises more "People of Action" templates are coming soon, including for Facebook Page covers.

District News

Welcome to Rotary District 6200

Service Above Self across Louisiana

Watch a Message About Our Campaigns

Members Strong

Dollars Raised

About District 6200

District 6200 Governor

Rotary Areas of Focus

Promoting Peace

Fighting Disease

Providing Clean Water

Supporting Education

Saving Mothers & Children

Growing Local Economies

Protecting the Environment

$2.6 B Raised

People of Action

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