1.   Bellamy, a former Peace Corps director and former president of the New York City Council, attended a Rotary meeting last year in Nice, France.

2.   For example, a Rotary meeting typically involves a lot of dark suits, white shirts and formal speeches.

3.   He grew to like the camaraderie at the Rotary meetings.

4.   Interestingly, the resurgence of the Tigers began at Rotary meetings and pep rallies in remote parishes across Louisiana long before it took hold on the football field.