Gulf Breeze Rotary

Gumbo Cook-off

Date:  March 14, 2026

Time:  11AM to 3PM​
Location: 
800 Shoreline Drive
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 ​
Join Gulf Breeze Rotary in making a lasting impact on our community by partnering with us for the Gulf Breeze Rotary Annual Gumbo Cookoff! This beloved event, now in its 21th year, has raised over $1.2 million in scholarships for deserving local students. By teaming up with us, you’ll help provide life-changing opportunities for students who might not otherwise be able to pursue their education. 
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Your support is crucial to continuing this important tradition. Together, we can make a real difference for our local youth and ensure a brighter future for all. Let’s make this year’s Gumbo Cookoff the most successful yet!

Advance Tickets

Sponsorship & Gumbo Teams

Sponsorship Form

Gumbo Team Form

​Silent Auction Donations

To learn more about the Gumbo Cook-off event, click here.


Welcome to the Gulf Breeze Rotary Club!  We are proud of our enthusiasm, camaraderie, and dedication to serving our community and beyond. Throughout each year, we engage in projects that benefit our youth and the local area, positively impacting thousands since our founding.

As an award-winning club, we don't just talk about "Service Above Self"--we embody it!  Join us and find out how you can make a difference in your community, have fun with fellow members, and enjoy the fun of early Tuesday mornings!


​​Rotary meets every Tuesday at 7AM at Andrew's Institute in Gulf Breeze.​

Rescue Tube Project

Volunteer Opportunity: Help Install Rescue Tubes on Pensacola Beach to Save Lives
Pensacola Beach, FL – The Rotary District 6940 is inviting local volunteers to assist with the installation of life-saving public access rescue tubes this Saturday, April 12, at 8:00 AM. The installation will take place at 301 Avenida 14, Pensacola Beach.
Why Rescue Tubes? With drowning being the third leading cause of unintentional death worldwide, the District 6940 Water Safety Program seeks to reduce fatalities by providing accessible rescue tubes at key beach locations.
How You Can Help Join us this Saturday as we work together to install five new rescue tube stations along Pensacola Beach. Volunteers will help with setup, installation, and ensuring the tubes are ready for use. This is a great opportunity to make a direct impact on water safety in our community!
Details:
  • Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM
  • Location: 301 Avenida 14, Pensacola Beach
  • What to bring: Wear comfortable clothes and sunscreen. All tools and materials will be provided.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact:
Michael Hoeflich, PresidentEmail: [email protected] | Phone: (850)240-0355
Mike Stahl, Vice President
Email: [email protected] | Phone: (850)380-7387Help us make Pensacola Beach a safer place for all!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
​Jeff Hendrix
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Jeff’s Rotary journey is a true example of “Service Above Self.” Over the years, he has served our club in two critical leadership roles: first as Community Services Director, and later as Membership Director, where he played an essential role in strengthening our club’s engagement, outreach, and connection to new members. 
His dedication and contributions were formally recognized when he was named a Paul Harris Fellow, one of the most respected honors in Rotary—awarded to those who demonstrate both generosity and a deep commitment to Rotary International.
But while Jeff has certainly been a leader within our club, his greatest influence has been felt throughout the broader Gulf Breeze community.
One of Jeff’s most meaningful contributions has been his leadership in creating and promoting the Cross Walk Guardians initiative. This program was born out of a simple but powerful question: How can we make our children safer as they walk and ride to school each day? 
Jeff not only asked that question—he rolled up his sleeves and worked tirelessly to find the answer.  Through his guidance and collaboration with parents, volunteers, the City of Gulf Breeze, and local schools, the Cross Walk Guardians program has become a shining example of community-driven safety. 
Thanks to Jeff’s leadership, hundreds of families now benefit from safer crosswalks, more vigilant volunteer support, and increased awareness of pedestrian and cyclist safety. It is a project that reflects Jeff’s belief that every child deserves to move through our community protected, supported, and seen.
Jeff’s passion for service extends into meaningful advocacy as well. He played an instrumental role in securing the City of Gulf Breeze’s official proclamation for Rally & Ride Day, connecting our community with the cause of childhood cancer awareness. Jeff ensured that young fighters, survivors, and their families received the recognition and support they deserve. His work with related organizations and awareness efforts shows how deeply he cares about the well-being of children—not only in our own neighborhoods, but across our entire region.
Whether he is volunteering through the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research, offering guidance through his church, or bringing people together through Rotary, Jeff approaches every role with compassion, integrity, and an unwavering desire to improve the lives of others.


Donate to End Polio Now!

Your donation helps Rotary and its partners reach every child with the polio vaccine. Thanks to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, your contribution will be tripled, getting us even closer to a polio-free world.

Meeting Time & Location


​Members and visitors may participate in club meetings through one of the following two options. In person at the Andrews Institute - EXOS Building @ 1040 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561. If you just want to visit a meeting remotely, visit us at our Facebook page Gulf Breeze Rotary every Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. 
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