District Governor Jeff Coleman shares his message for August. He asks the compelling question. “What does it take to build something that lasts”? Play video

A huge congratulations to the thirteen clubs in District 5870 that earned the Club Excellence Award for 2025–26 — Rotary’s highest recognition for club achievement. This award celebrates clubs that go above and beyond in service, leadership, innovation, and member engagement. Your work is transforming communities and inspiring others to rise to your example.  

District 5870 concluded the 2025–2026 Rotary year with encouraging membership results and ample reasons to feel optimistic. We finished the year with 1,914 members—a net gain of 50 and our strongest year of membership growth in two decades. Our clubs welcomed 271 new members, the highest total in four years, while existing-member terminations declined by about 30 percent. 

The next story of Rotary impact begins with what we choose to do today. Every Rotary project begins with a real person and a real need.

A single mother receives a scholarship and the opportunity to build a better future. An elderly woman receives a wheelchair and the freedom to leave her home. A child receives a vaccine and the chance to grow up free from polio. These are not simply projects. They are lives changed through the generosity of Rotarians and the power of The Rotary Foundation.

On Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Rotarians across Rotary Zones 25B and 29 will come together for the World's Largest Polio Walk. While thousands of Rotarians will be walking at the same time, each club has the opportunity to make an impact right in its own community.

Every day, Rotary clubs across our district are making a difference—feeding families, supporting students, improving communities, and changing lives. Our challenge isn't finding great stories to tell; it's making sure those stories are seen. That's why we're excited to launch the District Public Image Ambassador Program!

The Rotary Club of Georgetown recently celebrated a major milestone, surpassing $1 million in cumulative giving to The Rotary Foundation since the club was chartered in 1962. 

At the start of the 2025–2026 Rotary year, the club was still about $112,000 away from reaching the goal. Thanks to the dedication of Foundation Chair Georgianne and the incredible generosity and commitment of Georgetown Rotarians, the club not only reached the milestone—it exceeded it, finishing the year with $1,030,155 in lifetime giving.

Eight Rotary clubs in the Greater Killeen area joined forces with the Killeen Fire Department to help local seniors stay safe during the summer heat. The Rotary Clubs of Harker Heights, Temple, Temple South, Killeen, Killeen Heights, Belton, E-Club of Central and Copperas Cove partnered on the Fans for Seniors project, collecting and distributing 417 box fans—surpassing their original goal of 300 fans.

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The Rotary Club of Austin recently partnered with Headwaters School on a successful literacy project that brought hundreds of books into the hands of students at Harris Elementary, a Title 1 school in Austin. What began as a no-budget book drive quickly became a meaningful community effort, with Rotary members and Headwaters students working side-by-side to collect, sort, and distribute gently used books to help children build their home libraries and encourage summer reading.

The Rotary Club of South Austin invites you to Runway to Paradise Party Cozumel Villa Raffle on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Frank Fickett Scout Center—a tropical evening of fun, fellowship, and the official launch of the Club Swag Store.

Members of the Rotary Club of Cedar Park-Leander spent their Saturday making a meaningful difference by volunteering with Bags of Grace, an organization dedicated to providing essential items to individuals experiencing homelessness in the Austin area.

Members of the Killeen Heights Rotary Club recently combined service, fellowship, and a love for the outdoors during a trail cleanup at Chalk Ridge Falls. Equipped with gloves, trash bags, and plenty of enthusiasm, Rotarians spent the morning removing litter along the trails, helping preserve one of Central Texas' most scenic outdoor destinations.

Your Rotary club is making a difference—now it's time to make sure your community knows it! The 2026-2027 Public Image Rockstar Challenge is a fun, year-long roadmap that helps clubs learn how to use Rotary's branding and public image tools to promote events, celebrate members, share service stories, and increase community awareness.

Good morning, Rotarians! What a beautiful Thursday morning to gather with the Harker Heights Rotary Club! This morning, we’re pleased to welcome our guest speakers, Brian Henry, petitioner for Emergency Services Districts, and Robert Cunningham. Their presentation, “Partners for Public Safety,” will focus on the importance of collaboration in keeping our communities safe and prepared.

PFC Troy Pettit, his wife, and their one-year-old son recently enjoyed a relaxing weekend of rest and recreation in Austin thanks to the generosity of the Rotary Clubs of Austin and Killeen, along with the support of our local hospitality partners. For more than 15 years, Operation Vacation has been one of Rotary’s heartfelt ways of thanking military families serving at Fort Hood (now Fort Cavazos) for their dedication and sacrifice. This month’s family was treated to a complimentary weekend stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, complete with breakfast each morning.

The South Austin Rotary Club was proud to serve breakfast to students attending the Rise Up With RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) Camp, helping fuel a morning of learning, leadership, and inspiration.

On Saturday, June 6, more than 20 Rotary Club of Austin volunteers gathered at Helping Hand Home for Children - for their annual Splash Bash, bringing an afternoon filled with fun, laughter, and plenty of smiles. From water activities to games and fellowship, our members enjoyed spending quality time with the children and helping create joyful memories that every child deserves.

Congratulations to Harker Heights Rotary Club President Lauren LaPosta on receiving a well-deserved award in recognition of her dedication and unwavering support of our community, Rotary, and the Purple Heart Association! 

The award was presented by John Footman of the Harker Heights Rotary Club and a member of the Purple Heart Association, along with Holly Johnson, in appreciation of Lauren’s outstanding leadership, commitment to service, and the positive impact she continues to make.

The Rotary Club of Killeen Heights recently demonstrated the true meaning of Service Above Self by supporting a community blood drive that united Rotarians, volunteers, donors, and community members for an important cause.

Get ready — because the 2027 Rotary International Convention in Barcelona (June 26–30) is shaping up to be one of the most exciting gatherings in Rotary history! Picture it: thousands of Rotarians, world‑class speakers, groundbreaking ideas, global friendships, and a city bursting with color, creativity, and culture. Barcelona is the perfect place to recharge your Rotary spirit and bring home fresh inspiration for your club.

In 2011, Nancy Lehmann-Carssow of the Northwest Austin Rotary Club led a group of travelers to see the Rehema School and Orphanage in Korogocho, one of the largest slums outside Nairobi, Kenya. Conditions were so difficult that most of the group never left the van. Nancy did. Before leaving, she asked the school's director a simple question: if he could have one thing, what would it be? His answer — "a library" — set a Rotary project in motion that is still changing lives fifteen years later. *A Library Where 3,000 Chickens Once Lived

Members of the Rotary Club of Cedar Park-Leander recently volunteered at this year's Rise Up With RYLA Camp, serving a meal to the district's future leaders. Beyond providing dinner, Rotarians enjoyed connecting with campers and witnessing the enthusiasm, leadership, and friendships being built throughout the week.