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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was established as a U.S. federal holiday on November 2, 1983, when President Ronald Reagan signed legislation, following a 15-year campaign led by Coretta Scott King and activists. The holiday has been publicly observed since 1986 on the third Monday of January to honor Dr. King's legacy. January 19, 2026 was the first MLK Day not recognized with public celebration nor televised observance by a sitting United States president.
In December 2025 a new "Gift Membership" was instituted as part of our Mountain State E-Club / Rotary District 7545 membership drive. What better time to join Rotary than the holiday season? We welcomed three new members under this program, and are looking forward to welcoming many more to Rotary before the 2025-2026 Rotary year comes to an end on June 30, 2026. Read on to see how you can give the gift of Rotary to loved ones throughout the new calendar year!