Est. 1936
Seeking New Members!
Join us in service and fellowship
Our Hometown Governor
Chris Duhon 2025-26
Registration Open Now
in Vermilion Parish
Abbeville | Kaplan | Delcambre | Erath | Maurice | Gueydan
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What is the Rotary Hometown Hero Banner Program?
Rotary Club of Abbeville, is launching a street‑side tribute to honor Veterans. Custom, double‑sided banners display your honoree’s name, branch, era of service, and photo for 3-years, during a seasonal 3-mo. annual tribute period.
Why is Rotary doing this?
This project celebrates courage and sacrifice, builds community pride, and preserves local stories for future generations.
We are neighbors, community leaders, and problem‑solvers who unite to create lasting change. The Rotary Hometown Hero Banner program reflects our gratitude to those who served and continue to serve.
Tribute City Details
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Abbeville, Louisiana: Agreement to participate received 11-19-2025. 2026 Tribute will focus on poles located on Charity Street, N. State, S. State, and other areas around downtown Abbeville; more TBD. Banner pole placement is assigned at random; information will be made avail on our website and may be emailed to the sponsor, post‑install.
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Maurice, Louisiana: Agreement to participate received 10-22-2025. Pole counts/placement details coming soon!
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Kaplan, Louisiana: Agreement to participate received 11-6-2025. Cushing Blvd., 15 Poles available. Will consider double stacking flags to (4) banners per pole, if necessary = 60 total banners available.
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Erath, Louisiana: Agreement to participate received 10-31-2025. 30 Poles available x 2 Banners per pole = 60 total banners available. More details coming soon.
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Delcambre, Louisiana: Agreement to participate received 11-24-2025. Pole counts/placement details coming soon!
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Gueydan, Louisiana: Verbal Commitment to participate provided 10-23-2025, awaiting docs. More details coming soon!
Municipality Agreements .pdf downloads:
Video Promo:
To be displayed by
Memorial Day thru Independence Day
Annually
· Displays ~3 Months/Year (x) 3years
EXAMPLE BANNER:
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EXAMPLE BANNER:
SALUTE THEIR SERVICE
SALUTE THEIR SERVICE
Committee Downloads & Tools
Letter used to help recruite businesses/community members as sponsors
Examples of each level of online Ad Sponsorships with pricing
Use as template for requesting press release with local media outlets
Rotary Club of Abbeville
Hometown Hero Banner
Example
Let's Line Our Streets With Honor
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Banner sponsorship pricing is listed in the submission form. Proceeds help fund banners, mounting brackets, marketing, administrative costs, and other logistics required to offer this tribute. A portion also supports the Rotary Club of Abbeville’s General Fund, which helps sustain club operations, community service projects, and other.
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FAQs
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When do banners go up?
By Memorial Day annually for approximately ~3 months during the designated tribute period. -
How is placement determined?
Placement is random within designated corridors. We will offer a means to find your Heroes banner placement information via email or our website upon hanging of the banners. -
After three years?
We will offer you a renewal op to continue in the tribute program should it continue beyond the orginal 3year plans. We send a renewal notice reminder. We inspect our banners annually for condition. All damaged or faded banners are replaced when/if necessary.
Image too small, poor quality, or other? -
We’ll advise and may request a rescan/alternate photo. We will make every effort to always enhance any image you submit to us.
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Business sponsors?
Yes—Sponsor may be Individual, Family, or Business.
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Tax‑deductible?
Consult your tax professional. Rotary provides a receipt at checkout.
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How do I submit a Veteran for a banner?
Visit www.rcabbeville.org/hero to complete the sponsor form, upload a photo, and submit payment. -
Can I sponsor more than one Veteran?
Absolutely. You may sponsor as many qualifying Veterans as you'd like—each will have their own banner. -
What are the eligibility requirements?
The Veteran must have served or is currently serving honorably in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. Occasionally special request will be considered for honoring other non-military individuals. Request should be submitted to the Rotary Club of Abbeville HTH Committee at rcabbeville.org@gmail.com -
What size are the banners?
Each banner is approximately 24x36 inches and professionally printed for outdoor display. They are 2-sided, high quality, professionally printed and customized to your Hero.
Sponsor a Veteran as a Hometown Hero here:
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COMING Memorial Day 2026
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