DG Bob Crouch's December Message Rotary District 5870 Central Texas District Governor Bob Crouch share his message for December 2023. He discusses the holiday season, giving to the Annual Fund and the upcoming Foundation Gala on January 20, 2024 with special guest, Rotary International President- Nominee, Mario Cesar Martins de Camargo. |
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Round Rock's Inaugural The BBQ Thing The Rotary Club of Round Rock presented $30,000 in donations to the Round Rock Chamber, Backpack Friends, Agape Pregnancy Resource Center, Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation, YMCA of Central Texas and Kyle’s Challenge from the proceeds raised during the 1st Annual The BBQ Thing.
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Pocket Prairie Project @ Sunshine Community Gardens On Saturday, November 11, ten ACRC club members and several guests joined us at Sunshine Community Gardens for our Pocket Prairie project. We dug up turf grass near the entrance to the garden and laid the groundwork for beds of native wildflowers and other pollinator-friendly plant species.
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Annual Food Drive The Killeen Heights Rotary Food Drive, held on November 17th, culminated in resounding success, echoing the community's generosity and compassion. Participants rallied, resulting in a remarkable achievement— an impressive $5,000 alongside numerous food donations.
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Lakeway/Lake Travis Rotary Presents New Minivan to AIM Group On Sunday, November 26, the Rotary Club of Lakeway/Lake Travis presented a 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Touring Edition minivan to Adults Independent and Motivated (AIM), which will use the vehicle to transport adults with disabilities who are part of its program to work and other activities.
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Rotary: Library is a Magical Place Photograph L-R: Interim Librarian Stephanie West-Curtis, Rotary Club of Marlin President Letitia Estep, Library Director Sarah Payne. Mrs. Payne received the distinguished Rotary pen and pad at the Rotary Club of Marlin meeting at The Chicken Place, on October 18, 2023.
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Jimi Lynn is Multiple Paul Harris Fellow In Marlin On November 8, 2023, Marlin’s Rotary Club Paul Harris Foundation Chair Roger Nutt presented Rotarian Jimi Lynn the distinguished Multiple Paul Harris Fellow blue sapphire pin. A Paul Harris Fellow goes above and beyond in serving our local and world community by promoting change such as eradicating polio and fostering understanding by encouraging conversations within and across cultures.
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Rotary at Family Health Expo A Family Health Expo was held at the Falls County Community Health Clinic on Saturday, November 11, 2023. The Family Health Expo provided relevant resources and programs tailored for the unique needs of Falls County.
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Hands For Hope at El Buen Rotary Club of Austin-Southwest was excited to help El Buen Samaritano “Hands for Hope”Thanksgiving food distribution again. The holiday meal distribution event was held on Saturday, November 18th. 1,000 families in our community were given a holiday meal kit containing a frozen turkey, sides, and a pie for them to prepare with their families at home.
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McGregor Honors Veterans The McGregor Rotary Club was privileged to once again honor veterans at their Annual Veterans Luncheon on November 8th. Their speaker for the event was Richard Seitz the Race Director for Trek for Troops. |
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TSTC Food Pantry Gets Boost From Waco Sunrise Rotary When seeking how best to partner with Texas State Technical College, Waco Sunrise Rotary Club asked them what they needed most. Scholarships? Other student programs? The answer was: The College Food Pantry.
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Out of The Darkness Walk The Rotary Club of Waco partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at the Out of Darkness walk at Brazos Park East in Waco on Sept. 30th to help bring awareness to mental health and suicide prevention.
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Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Awareness Members of The Rotary Club of Austin were joined by DG Bob and other Rotarian's in the Out of the Darkness suicide prevention walk at the Capitol.
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Veterans Day Ceremony Veterans Day Ceremony sponsored by Rotary Club of Marble Falls & The Falls on the Colorado Museum.
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Caldwell Polio Survivor Speaks at October Meeting In recognition of World Polio Day, Caldwell Rotary invited a dear friend to us all, Mrs. Betty Suehs, a polio survivor, to speak at a meeting during October . She shared her memories and what her mother and father had to do during her sickness . She spent 12 days in an iron lung We were all moved by her story!
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November Membership Moment - Where We Are Now As we are 5 months into this Rotary year, I wanted to give everyone a snapshot of where we are in Growing Rotary this year. As we have always said, Growing Rotary is more than increasing numbers.
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Foundation Gala: A Night Of Inspiration with Mario Cesar Martins de Camargo On January 20, 2023, we invite you to join us for the District 5870 Central Texas Foundation Gala featuring our esteemed guest speaker, Mario Cesar Martins de Camargo, Rotary International President Nominee. Our event will be held at the Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center. Tickets are $100 each. Major Donors will receive a special invitation and registration link.
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South Austin Club Fights Hunger! South Austin Rotary Club along with the Austin Westlake Rotary Club worked at the Central Texas Food Bank today making up ten pound bags of fresh vegetables ...carrots, sweet potatoes and russet potatoes to help feed our neighbors.
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District Governor Bob Crouch's November Message Rotary District 5870 Central Texas District Governor Bob Crouch shares his message for November 2023. He discusses his visit to Rotary Headquarters, Rotary areas of focus, the Rotary Foundation and more! He has a special announcement for who is our featured guest speaker for the 2024 Foundation Gala on January 20, 2024.
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Lakeway/Lake Travis Rotary Donates Funds for Much-Needed Minivan for Adults with Disabilities The Lakeway/Lake Travis Rotary Club has once again shown its unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on the local community.
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Rotarian Featured in Rotary Magazine for His Stem Cell Donation Abhishek Padmanabhuni, one of the newest members of the Austin Cosmopolitan Rotary Club was recently featured in the October edition of the Rotary magazine.
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Pocket Prairie Project @ Sunshine Community Garden Austin Cosmopolitan is partnering with Sunshine Community Garden to install a "pocket prairie"! Rotary volunteers will replace sections of Bermuda grass in the garden with Texas wildflowers and other native plants that serve as habitat and food for local pollinator species. This aligns with the seventh of Rotary International's Causes, Protecting the Environment.
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Adoption Fest 2023 Rotarians of the Rotary Club of Austin Cosmopolitan have completed yet another successful year of organizing the Adoption Fest this year.
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Rise Against Hunger Event in Austin Rotary EClub of Central Texas teamed with Rotary Club of Austin NxNE to work with Rise Against Hunger to create 10,000 meal kits that will feed folks around the globe. |
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Rotary's Operation Ft. Cavazos Through our Operation Vacation project, the Rotary Club of Austin and Killeen hosted SPC Marc Rivera and his wife Josephine Cardenas and their two little dogs stationed at Ft. Cavazos for a weekend at the Aiden Hotel by Best Western in South Austin.
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Georgetown Sun City Launches New Service Project for First Responders Sun City Rotary President Elect, Ted Berriman, came up with a brilliant idea for a new Service Project. Since the citizens in Sun City and Georgetown are blessed with such outstanding Fire/EMS and Police departments and we are indebted to them for our health, safety, and well-being, let’s show our appreciation in a major way.
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Killeen Rotary Serves the Homeless The Killeen Rotaty Club prepared breakfast at the Moss Rose Community Center on Saturday morning.
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Temple Rotary's Polio Fundraiser The goal for Temple's Polio Fundraiser was to achieve $2,500 for World Polio Day and the team went over. The theme was a raffle for a small refrigerator like for and office or a den. The event was held at the 3 Texas Winery in Temple. Rod Henry and Kim Langston were the drivers of the program. |
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Adaire Wolf 25 Years Service AG Karron Wilson presents Adaire Wolf of the Sun City Rotary Club with a plaque commemorating 25 years of service and charter member of the Sun City Club. The event was held at the home of Adaire and David Wolf celebrating 26th anniversary of the club. Good time was had by all with a fun bingo game!
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Flatonia Rotary Donates Supplies to Fire and Police Department In recognition of National First Responders Day, which is 28 October, 2023, The Rotary Club of Flatonia donated supplies to the Flatonia Police Department and the Flatonia Fire & Rescue Department.
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Rotary Monster Dash
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Liberia Oxygen Refilling Station Global Grant Rotary E-Club of Central Texas is excited to share a picture of the construction of the building that will house the Oxygen Refilling Station in Liberia that is funded by a Global Grant.
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Mexia Rotary Holds Mental Health Awareness Walk In the tranquil town of Mexia, Texas, the community came together in a remarkable display of solidarity and compassion as the Mexia Rotary hosted a Mental Health Awareness Walk.
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October Membership Moment - Caring For Your Members As we have previously noted, the primary focus of Rotary International regarding membership is retention of our existing Rotarians. One of the best ways to do this is by enriching the club experience by building relations between your members. Showing your members that your club cares for them is a giant step in the right direction
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Shiner Election Day Pancake Breakfast Shiner Rotary will be hosting their annual Election Day Pancake Breakfast on November 7th from 6:30am to 8:00am. Canned donations for the Shiner Food Pantry will also be accepted at the door. |
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Register for the District New Member Orientation If you are new to Rotary or to District 5870 and would like to learn more about the history, structure, organization and opportunities available outside of your club to enhance your Rotary journey, please join us for our District New Member Orientation on October 23, 2023 at 6 PM via zoom. We also encourage and invite any Rotarian who would like a refresher on these topics to attend. Click to Register. |
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Promote Your Club Fundraiser Get more publicity for your Club Fundraiser! Submit here for District promotion on the calendar and social media: https://form.jotform.com/232186145707053
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How to be a Bird Friend
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DG Bob Crouch's Message for October District Governor Bob Crouch share his message for October. He talks about the Annual Fund Limited Time Match, World Polio Day and more! Click to listen.
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Rotary E-Club Provides Playground Equipment for Children Rotary E-Club of Central Texas has partnered with the non-profit, Libraries of Love, to provide playground equipment for a primary school in Uganda. This school has children who are blind as well as those with sight. They also have many orphans and needy children. The children are thrilled with their new playground. |
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Temple Rotary Club Awards Funds to 2 Charities The Rotary Club of Temple will be making donations of $10,000 each to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and Feed My Sheep, both of Bell County. CASA helps with foster children and Feed My Sheep helps homeless with food, place to sleep, and consulting. |
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The Rotary Club of Round Rock - The BBQ Thing The Rotary Club of Round Rock recently held its first in-person fundraiser since Covid shut the world down, and it was a roaring success! The two-part event held at the Old Settlers Association on September 15th and 16th included the inaugural 1st Annual Round Rock BBQ Cook Off, sanctioned by the Lone Star Barbeque Society, and the Club’s 1st Annual BBQ Thing.
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Where is the DG? DG Bob Crouch is at the Dell Diamond on Rotary night in Round Rock with his wife Colleen! District 5870 was well represented with the members of several clubs and a good time was had by all.
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New Home For Styrofoam Rotary Club of Austin Southwest is super excited about our Styrofoam project, and you should be too! We will collect clean, dry Styrofoam to take to the City of Austin's Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center on behalf of the community.
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Take Action for World Polio Day - Oct. 24 Every year, Rotary members around the world mobilize for World Polio Day. We raise awareness of polio and gather support for our global effort to make sure that every child is protected from it. By staying tenacious, hopeful, and committed, we will make history by making polio the second human disease ever to be eradicated.
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Nominate for The Cliff Dochterman Award
In Rotary District 5870, exceptional service deserves recognition. The Cliff Dochterman Award celebrates Rotarians who embody the values of Scouting and Rotary's unwavering commitment to “Service Above Self.” The award’s namesake is Past Rotary International President Cliff Dochterman, a dedicated Rotarian and revered Scouter. This award honors Rotarians who support both organizations. |
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Peace Fellow Applicants Wanted for 2025-26
Each year, Rotary awards fully funded fellowships for dedicated leaders from around the world to study at one of our peace centers. Laraine Lasdon, Rotary Club of Austin is leading the Peace Fellow program for Governor Bob Crouch.
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Planting Shade This summer has been a hot one, with temperatures breaking records most days. Urban areas can experience significantly higher temperatures than the rural surroundings. These “heat islands” intensify energy demand, worsen pollution, and pose health risks. Two major causes of this phenomena include urban material properties and reduced natural landscapes in cities.
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South Austin Rotary Teams Up with Doodle Dandy Rescue In a heartwarming display of community spirit and dedication to a noble cause, members of the South Austin Rotary Club recently joined forces with Doodle Dandy Rescue, an organization committed to rescuing and rehoming doodles and other deserving dogs. Together, they organized a fundraiser that not only raised funds but also created a ripple of goodwill within the community.
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Cedar Park-Leander Installs Rotary Benches The Rotary Club of Cedar Park-Leander has recently installed two park benches. One, funded through a District 5870 grant, is now in Leander’s Devine Lake Park. The second bench, purchased with club funds, is located at the Twin Lakes Family YMCA is Cedar Park.
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Marble Falls Rotary Does 9/11 Ceremony The Marble Falls Rotary Club held its annual 9/11 Ceremony on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 9 am.
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Membership Moment - The Art of Retention --- Recognition
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DG Bob Crouch's September Message District Governor Bob Crouch shares his message for September; he discusses the District Service Project, the Navajo Water Project Global Grant, Suicide Prevention and more. Play video.
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La Grange Aids Hawaii Relief With vivid memories of the help La Grange got following Hurricane Harvey, the Rotary Club of La Grange quickly organized a fundraiser to assist recovery from the devastating wildfires in Maui.
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Rotary Environmental Advice for August When in Drought Water Responsibly! Adopting water conservation principles, like planting native and responsible consumption in drought conditions, will help to preserve our landscapes and protect native species. How can we help from home?
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Rotary Serving our Military Heroes SFC Sean Murphy and his family were hosted in Austin by the Sonesta Select North Hotel for two nights last weekend as part of Rotary’s Operation Vacation project to thank our troops.
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Walk with Us to Prevent Suicide Join the District 5870 DG Team at the OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALKS to raise awareness and to protect mental health and lives! There are 3 walks in Central Texas this fall.
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Public Image Rockstar Connection Challenge We are thrilled to announce the new Public Image Challenge that aims to not only enhance our club's public image but also foster stronger connections among our members, fellow Rotarians, and the broader community. Introducing the "2023-24 Rockstar Connection Challenge"! |
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Get Ready for World Polio Day World Polio Day, 24 October, is right around the corner. Help us keep up the momentum on our top priority of ending polio by planning an event in your community and by continuing to raise funds for PolioPlus. Every dollar raised will be matched 2 to 1 up to $150 million. Click here for resources to promote your event.
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World Suicide Prevention Webinar - Sept 9 |
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The Service Companion Club: A Membership Boost for Your Rotary Club! Does Your Rotary Club Need a Boost? Ask yourself the following questions: Is your Rotary Club seeking more members? Would you like to involve the club in more service projects? Are you looking to diversify your membership base? If you've answered "YES" to any of these questions, it's time you considered the creation of a Service Companion Club.
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September - Suicide Prevention Awareness Month September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, providing us with the opportunity to learn about and recognize risk factors and warning signs of suicide, support and refer those that struggle and save lives.
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Bicycles for Summer Fun The joy in giving, especially to children, is incalculable and once done, there is no turning back. The joy of giving accords a sense of purpose while evoking a feeling of gratitude toward others.
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Marlin Rotary and Central Texas Mobile Food Pantry The Central Texas Food Pantry of Austin brings free food and groceries to Marlin, for Marlin and surrounding communities. It brings also an opportunity for neighbors to come together to help one another.
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Adoption Fest of Austin Cosmopolitan Rotary Club The Rotary Club of Austin Cosmopolitan is organizing its annual flagship Adoption Fest that brings prospective adoptive parents and children currently in foster care together.
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New Scouting Liaison
With great enthusiasm and a strong sense of purpose, I assume the role of Scouting liaison for District 5870. First and foremost, I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Jon Yates for his dedicated and successful tenure as the previous liaison. His contributions have left a lasting impact on our Scouting community. |
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Stephanie Urchick Visits Rotary Club of Marble Falls The Rotary Club of Marble Falls was privileged to be able to host Rotary International President-Elect in Marble Falls on Thursday, August 3.
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Austin North Metro Passport Partners with Table of Grace The Austin North Metro Passport Rotary club is proud to begin serving and collaborating with the Central Texas Table of Grace!
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Lakeway/Lake Travis Car Raffle Has Started The Rotary Club of Lakeway/Lake Travis has begun its annual Car Raffle ticket sales. The drawing will be held at a gala on November 10, 2023, at the Flintrock Falls Club. The net proceeds will fund local scholarships and other charitable projects. The gross ticket sales last year were $122,300. |
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Rotary of Austin at the PRIDEParade! Members of the Rotary of Austin Club's DEI committee participated in the 33rd Annual Austin PRIDE Parade on August 12.
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August Membership Moment As we start the new Rotary year how would you like to attend an event that helps build relationships, hear from your peers about real life situations, maybe learn some new things and most of all have some fun. If this appeals to you then I invite all Rotarians that have an interest in membership to attend our Membership Open Forum.
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Operation Vacation - Thanking Our Soldiers
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Register Today for Foundation Seminar Register today for the Saturday, August 26th at 9AM for the Rotary Foundation Seminar at the Georgetown Parks and Recreation Admin Building, 1101 N. College St. Georgetown, TX and on Zoom! Training focus will be "Deep Dive into the workings of the Rotary Foundation". Open to all Rotarians, particular emphasis on Club Foundation Chairs and Club Presidents. Click to Register.
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Barbie Day at Rotary Club: A Successful Occasion Killen Heights Rotary Club recently hosted Barbie Day with a focus on creating a delightful experience for our valued Rotarians and special guests. The event coincided with the release of the Barbie movie and provided an excellent opportunity for fostering connections with potential future Rotarians. |
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Save the Date - Sept. 9th SAVE THE DATE for the District Membership Open Forum (formerly called Membership Seminar) on Saturday, September 9th, from 9:30 to noon. Where: In person and via zoom. Location: is Facilities Resource, Inc., 1641 Scottsdale Drive, Cedar Park, TX 78641. Please enter through the Parq Social entrance Click to Register.
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Global Grant Scholarships CHANGE A LIFE, SPONSOR A GLOBAL GRANT SCHOLAR * Scholarship Amount - $30,000 (No club funds required) * Graduate studies in one of the Seven Areas of Focus * Studies must be at an international university. Contact Tom Anderson, RC of Austin for information. taander6854@sbcglobal.net.
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Clubs Pack Bags for the Homeless Temple and Temple South Rotary clubs packed 60 hygiene bags for the homeless during multi-club official DG visit this month.
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We Need Your Ears! The Rotary Club of Killeen Heights, known for its commitment to fostering personal and professional growth, is now weaving a dash of enchantment into its initiatives.
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Parking With A Heart: Support Great Charities If you are a UT Football fan, you can go to the game AND help out with great charities. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has 4 parking lots available just 3 blocks north of DKR Stadium near E. Dean Keeton St and Medical Arts Parkway. Lots open 3 hours before game time. All proceeds from parking go to the charities we support. Cost $25 to $35 depending upon the lot. |
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74th Annual Marble Falls Fish Fry & Raffle Marble Falls Rotary invites you to join them at the 74th Annual Community Fish Fry & Raffle on Saturday, September 30th at 5PM at the Lakeside Pavilion, 307 Buena Vista Dr. in Marble Falls! Tickets are Adults $15, Child $10 and $50 per raffle tickets.
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DG Bob Crouch's August Message District Governor Bob Crouch share his message for August. He talks about RYLA Camp, the kick-off of a Mental Health Initiative, how Clubs can participate in a District Service Project and more! Click to listen.
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Car Raffle Tickets on Sale! Buy your tickets for the Lakeway/Lake Travis 2023 Car Raffle to benefit scholarships and fund local Rotary charity projects! Tickets are $100 each or special deal of get 3 tickets for $200. The car is your choice of a 2024 Cadillac Model CT4 Sedan or XT4 SUV.
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Temple Marks 100 Years of Service Texas Historical Commission marker honoring 100 years of service by the Temple Rotary Club was dedicated on July 15 at Jackson Park, 925 N. Fourth St. |
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Rotary's Mental Health Initiative Rotary has long been involved in mental health and wellness initiatives. Our culture of Service Above Self builds community and promotes acts of kindness, two proven methods to build and maintain mental wellness.
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Celebrate Community Service Week - Sept. 11, 2023 Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, and Optimist clubs will cooperate in community service projects the week of September 11th – 17th. Plan now for your Rotary and Rotaract clubs to build on existing relationships with other like-minded services or develop new ones to impact your communities.
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Rotaty in Action The Killeen Rotaty Club provided support to the Moss Rose Community Center immunization day.
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Rotary International & ESRAG Climate Action Policy |
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New Table Tennis Opens at Mertz Tennis Center The City of Corsicana has added another athletic an entertainment to city parks, with the opening of a new-state-of-the-art table tennis facility at the Mertz Tennis Center. The project was underwritten by the Corsicana Rotary Club and their partner, Oncor, which funded $9,367 to create the concrete slab and provide a professional outdoor ping-pong table, 20 table tennis paddles and 200 balls.
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July Membership Moment A UNIQUE YOUNG MAN CAME TO ROTARY... I want to share a little story with you about a different kind of Rotarian we had in our community some years ago. This young man - at least young by many Rotary standards - had run his own business for several years and had achieved a targeted level of success. |
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Georgetown Rotary's Little Library Provides Peaceful Moments The Rotary Club of Georgetown’s Little Library and bench are being used by residents in the neighborhood around the Getsemani Center in Southeast Georgetown.
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Flatonia Rotary Graduation Interact Stoles
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Cleanup Govalle Park and Boggy Creek with Austin Parks Foundation "Members of the Austin Cosmopolitan Rotary club - Terry Foor, Laura Liem, Bernard Williams, Patrick Hanrahan and Chris Burrows volunteered on June 17th at the “Neighborhood Volunteer Event: Cleanup Govalle Park and Boggy Creek!” with Austin Parks Foundation.
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Prepare for the New Rotary Year! Are you ready for the NEW ROTARY YEAR? Check out the LEARNING CENTER at My Rotary for courses on Public Image, Membership, Club Leadership, Professional Development, Service and more! This is a great resource to get training on Rotary! Requires a My Rotary account. Visit - https://my.rotary.org/en/
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Thank A Solider The Rotary Clubs of Austin and Killeen bring a military family once a month for an R&R weekend to thank them for their service . This weekend WO1 Brian Keap and his family spent the weekend at Aiden by Best Western South Hotel with complimentary rooms and breakfast each morning.
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DG Bob Crouch's July Message
Greetings, Rotarians! The Club and District Installation ceremony on June 24th began what will be a remarkable Rotary year. It was an event filled with excitement and camaraderie as we set out on a journey to Create Hope in the World. I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to all the Rotarians who attended, making it a truly memorable occasion. |
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Rotary Geo-Caching Has your Club completed a project and left behind a Rotary Wheel? Or a Plaque? The District is building a Google Map with Rotary Landmarks from across the District! In addition, Club President Sylvia Holmes of the Rotary Club of Austin is working to create a geocaching list of Rotary-related sites in our district. Enter your Landmark.
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New Diggs Georgetown Sun-City Club Sun City Rotary Club has a new permanent meeting place in Mulligans Restaurant at White Wing Golf Course in Sun City. Pictured from left is Nels Johnson, owner of Mulligans (and new member of SCRC), Betty Bauer, Service Projects Director, Dwayne Erickson, treasurer, and Mickey McLaughlin, president. We hung new plaque that says "The Rotary Club Georgetown-Sun City meets here Tuesday at noon".
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Rotary Night At the Ballpark Join us on Saturday, September 16th for Rotary Night at the Ball Park with the Round Rock Express vs. the Las Vegas Aviators at Dell Diamond Field! Tickets are for $20 each. Our seats are in section 113. Click to buy tickets!
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Garden of Hope DAP Grant Garden of Hope received play ground equipment and games on Sunday. Members of the Bell County Interact Club and the Killeen Rotary Club combined for a play day and cook out at Prairie Haynes Ranch. Twenty five children awaiting placement in foster care enjoyed the day of fun and food.
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RLI Summer Courses Registration is now open for the Lone Star Division Rotary Leadership Institute Parts I, II and III (July/Aug 2023) Part I July 10 and 12, 2023 Part II July 24 and 26, 2023 Part III July 31 and Aug 2, 2023 Graduate Course - Motivating Volunteers June 17, 2023 REGISTER: www.LoneStarRLI.org
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DG Shannon Coleman's June Message June is here, summer is in full swing and that means that we are entering our final month of the Rotary year. This will be my last monthly message and I want you to know what a joy it has been to serve as your District Governor.
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Brand New Public Image Tools The District Public Image Team has created some new PUBLIC IMAGE TOOLS for Clubs! These tools are located on the Public Image Resources For Clubs Page. 1. Canva Tool Kit - step-by-step instructions on how to create a tool kit 2. Pre-Event Checklist - use this checklist as a guideline for public relations for when you hold your next fundraise
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Celebration of Life - May |
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Foundation Seminar - August 26 Save the date of Saturday, August 26 for Rotary Foundation Training both in-person and on Zoom. Training focus will be "Deep Dive into the workings of the Rotary Foundation". Open to all Rotarians, particular emphasis on Club Foundation Chairs and Club Presidents.
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Congratulations to Northwest Austin Rotary! Congratulations to the Northwest Austin Rotary Club, who surpassed $1,000,000 in giving to the Rotary Foundation this year under the leadership of Debbie Tam!
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South Austin Installs Free Library & Rotary Bench The Rotary Club of South Austin installed its Free Mini-Library and the Rotary Bench at the Sunset Valley Elementary School located near Tony Berger Center. They also planted a tree.
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Operation Vacation Fort Cavazoa The Rotary Club of Austin hosted a military family from Ft. Cavazoa over the Memorial Day weekend to thank them for his service.
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Gardening Project at Community First The Rotary Club of Austin sponsored an Interact club of thirty six graders at Lively Middle School in Austin. After some of the students visited our Rotary meeting they decided to volunteer for a gardening project at Community First run by Mobile Loaves & Fishes.
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 The Rotary Club of Marlin is pleased to announce that John “Brad” Tarver has been inducted as the newest member of the service club.
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Rockney Terry is Paul Harris Fellow Rockney Terry became a Paul Harris Fellow in Rotary, continuing the legacy of Rotary International Founder Paul Harris.
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Rotary recognizes outstanding Librarian @ Pecan Springs Elementary The Rotary Club of Austin awarded a Paul Harris Fellow to the incredible librarian at Pecan Springs for the legacies she is leaving behind with those students through her love for books, storytelling, and special literacy events. We wish her well in her next adventure and hope she knows she was a great asset to one of ROTARY’s major goals- literacy!
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May Membership Moment Rotarians, your District Membership Team wants to thank you all for your efforts to Grow Rotary this year. At this point we show a positive growth, which is great, but we must be ever vigilant in our efforts until the end of this Rotary year. Some clubs “purge” their rolls before the end of the year so we must continue to look for new Rotarians and keep the Rotarians we have.
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Raffle Mania Winners are ... Water park Adventure - Rotary Club of Waco Sunrise |
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DG Shannon Coleman's Message for May
I can’t begin to express how blessed I feel to be a member of Rotary District 5870 Central Texas! We have such a great group of Rotarians lending their support to our club and district service opportunities, events, and our Rotary Foundation in order to ensure that we can continue to do good in our communities, district and our world. |
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2023 Roll of Fame Honorees Announced at District Conference
Congratulations to the 2023 Roll of Fame Honorees: Dr. Tina Ady (Killeen Heights); Carol Barton (Marble Falls); Joan Bohls (E-Club of 5870); Ben Carsow (Austin - North by Northeast), K. Paul Holt (Waco); Ellen Hunt (Austin); Daniel Junek (Caldwell); Kenneth Kidd ( Pflugerville); Lindsay King (Corsicana); Chuck Mazac (La Grange); Hanspeter Tobler (Northwest Austin).
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Congratulations to the 2023 District Service Award Recipients!
District Service Award recipients: Cindy Brummer (Austin), Dee Thomas - (Cedar Park-Leander), Joan Bohls (E-Club of 5870), John Schwebke(Georgetown-Sun City), Barker Keith (Lakeway/Lake Travis), Ellison Crider (Marble Falls), Nancy Lehmann-Carssow (Northwest Austin), Beverly Luedke (Temple South). |
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Bravo to the 2022-23 Public Image Rockstars! Shout out to the following Clubs for completing all five levels of the Public Image Rockstar Challenge: Austin, Austin-Southwest, Cedar Park-Leander, Corsicana Rotary, Belton, Rotary E-Club of Central Texas, Flatonia, Georgetown, Marble Falls, Northwest Austin, Pflugerville, South Austin and Taylor!
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Tanzania Children's Choir is Coming to Texas The Tanzania Children’s Choir (TCC) will be in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas-Ft. Worth, & Killeen from late May 2023 until early July 2023 and will be offering concerts at many churches and other venues.
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Celebration of Life - April |
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Cedar Park-Leander's Charity Garden Party Pull out that sundress and big hat and come join the Rotary Club of Cedar Park-Leander at its Charity Garden Party on June 10, 2023 at 6PM! The Garden Party is open to the public (with limited capacity) and through advanced ticket purchase. Enjoy live music, catered bites, craft cocktails & wine, rolling out cigars, silent auction, pop-up shopping, yard games, and helping a great cause.
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Rotary awards $6K to THS grad
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Join Us at District 5870 Installation Come join us at the DG, District & Club Leader Installation on Saturday, June 24 at 11:30 at Texas A&M University-Central Texas. Located at 1001 Leadership Place, Killeen, TX. Attire: Beach Casual or Scottish Garb. Tickets $30/person or buy a table for 8 at $240. Open to all Rotarians!
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Caldwell Rotary Club Promotes Literacy with the Youngest Readers For several years, our club has provided age appropriate books to every Pre K student at Caldwell Elementary.
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Rotary Club of Austin Scholarship Winners The Rotary Club of Austin continues to make education available to deserving students, who might not be able to find funding anywhere else. Seventeen (17) students received a total of $78,950 this past Tuesday at the Rotary Club of Austin meeting. |
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Pecan Springs Special Event and Sleep- over Volunteers from the Rotary Club of Austin helps with special events at Pecan Springs in Austin last Friday. Students were given a chance to earn a spot at the event by completing all the educational assignments they were given to help them get ready for the next part of STARR testing. The Rotarians enjoyed working face to face with the students on both water and skill testing.
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Call to Action! Copyright Trolls Pursuing Rotary Clubs Clubs continue to post images and other media (cartoons, songs, etc) online in disregard of copyright laws, resulting in a considerable increase in claims activity under the U.S. Rotary Club & District Liability Insurance Program ("Program").
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Think Big, Act Big Rotary Club Of Addis Ababa Central Mella, the Rotary Club of North West Austin and Water To Thrive are partners in this Environmental project as part of the Rotary Foundation Grant we received to plant hundreds of fruit trees in rural villages in Ethiopia thus finishing a large water well development project.
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Guests +Welcoming Environment = Growing Membership
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District Governor Shannon Coleman's April Message April is here, spring has arrived and much is happening around District 5870. Please join me, April 28-30, at the 2023 Conference of Clubs being held in Corpus Christi where we will celebrate our “Imagine Rotary” year accomplishments together!. |
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Celebration of Life - March 2023 |
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World Immunization Week: Vaccines Save Lives During World Immunization Week, 24-30 April, join us in advocating for polio eradication and the importance of vaccines.
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Grants Management Training - April 15th Our next Grants Management Training Seminar will be held on April 15th, 2023 on Zoom. Both the 3hr and 1hr sessions are available. Check this page to see if you qualify for the 1 hr session. Must register in advance to receive the Zoom link. Register here.
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NEW Public Image Resources!! Your PUBLIC IMAGE TEAM has developed some NEW COOL TOOLS & RESOURCES for CLUBS: Canva Tool Kit, Public Image Chair Job Description, PRE-Event Check list and step-by-step guide for "Tell Your People of Action Story"!! Click here to view them.
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Ramp Build in Travis County On March 4th, Rotary Club of Austin Southwest members joined with Texas Ramp Project Austin and the Rotary Club of South Austin to build a much need wheelchair ramp. We were happy to pay for the supplies out of funds raised by our golf tournament & pitch in with the work!
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Community Gardens Project to Feed the Hungry The Rotary Club of Austin-Southwest recently worked at El Buen Samaritano to get their community gardens ready for planting. This project is part of their DAP grant and included the purchase of soil, fertilizer, water hose, rainwater containers, tools, seeds. The yield from the community garden provides produce for the food pantry with 19 production plots. Additionally there are 17 community plots.
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Bastrop County Builds Bike Racks for City The Rotary Club of Bastrop County has provided the City of Bastrop with six unique bike racks as a “public service project”. These bike racks support City goals including a friendly walkable/bikeable community for residents and visitors.
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Books For Me Members from the Rotary Club of Austin helped all students at Pecan Springs in Austin pick out two books that they get to take home to add to their home library. This project is one of ROTARY’s favorite events because the students are so proud of their books with their name inside. Thanks Rotary!
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Rolling Fork Tornado - Rotary on the Ground Rotarians were onsite for today in Rolling Fork (pop 1883), working to assess needs and help others. The tornado was very devastating, as you can see from the news. I am going to summarize Rotary efforts that occurred and are under way--and how YOU can best help. (Message from the District Governor 6820, Mike DiBiase).
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March Membership Madness As we approach the last quarter of the Rotary year, we have our current “Imagine Rotary” Rotary International Presidential theme for the current year and theme “Create Hope in the World” for the upcoming ‘23-24 year. Take a moment to think about these two themes. “Imagine Rotary” has been a mental exercise in encouraging us to consider what we want our clubs and organization to be like in the future. The upcoming theme, "Create Hope in the World”, allows us to move from imagination to action by developing a plan that results in "doing". |
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Helping Local Kids Lake Brazos Rotary Style Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 15 for a wine pairing dinner you will not forget!
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Flatonia Rotary Annual Pints For Polio Flatonia Rotary members are taking action to raise awareness, funds, and support to end polio, a vaccine-preventable disease that still threatens children in parts of the world today.
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Membership Seminar CancelledRotarians please note the Membership Seminar scheduled for March 18, 2023 is cancelled. Club Membership Chairs and all those interested in membership are encouraged to attend the membership sessions at the Club Leader Training on April 1, 2023 at Temple College.
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DG Shannon Coleman's March Message At the Foundation Gala, I reported that Foundation Annual Fund giving is down and asked for help from our Rotarians. I announced a fun promotion running from January 28 - April 29, to encourage more giving. To date, 79 Rotarians from 25 clubs have contributed to our Foundation Annual Fund via Raffle Mania through the Raffle Mania registration or Gonzolo Garza match.
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Georgetown Rotary Invitational Tees Off April 7 at Cowan Creek The Rotary Club of Georgetown once again will hold its Georgetown TX Rotary Invitational golf tournament sponsored by SportClips at Cowan Creek Golf Club in Sun City, TX.
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Service Above Self was the Theme for the Rick Edwards Day of Service On February 24, members of the Rotary Club of Marble Falls hit the streets to partner with two different non-profit organizations for the Rick Edwards Day of Service.
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Celebration of Life - February |
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Preparing Presidents-Elects What is Lone Star PETS? Lone Star PETS (President Elect Training Seminar) is Rotary’s training program for Rotary Club Presidents-elect and President-nominees. It is a joint effort of ten Rotary International districts in Texas and Oklahoma, left well-prepared for their Rotary year.
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Join Us in CELEBRATION at the Conference of Clubs Make plans to join us in CELEBRATION at the Conference of Clubs on April 28-30, 2023 at the Holiday Inn Corpus Christi Downtown Marina! This year, we have focused on re-connecting, sharing ideas and imagining what we want our Rotary club experience to be. As we approach the end of the '22-'23 Rotary year, it is time to prepare for a district-wide celebration of our clubs. Register Now |
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Operation Vacation February SPC Tanner Lee Guidry and his family were hosted for an R&R at the Hilton Austin Airport Hotel arranged by Operation Vacation, a project of the Rotary Club of Austin and Killeen to thank our military. The family had a great time enjoying some of Austin’s many attractions and had a very special BBQ dinner Saturday night hosted by County Line on the Hill. Rotary appreciates our Ft. Hood soldiers and the risks they take for our safety and USA.
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Midway Academy EAFK
Wayside Academy in South Austin held their Early Act First Knight knighting ceremony to honor those students who displayed the trait of self discipline. Each student selected was recognized in an assembly of their peers and teachers, walked the red carpet to receive a medallion from Lady Amber and were joined with their family for a picture which is displayed at School during the next 6 weeks. This character program is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Austin and two members ( Mary Reynolds, Carl Noble)were there to cheer on the honorees. Thanks Rotary! |
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Cameron Rotarians Clean-up Pioneer Cemetery Cameron Rotarians met on a chilly Saturday morning to clean up the Cameron Pioneer Cemetery on Hwy 36/190 just east of Cameron. The cemetery was established in the 1830's, and hadn't been well maintained in the recent past. See before and after pictures. We look forward to making a difference in this historic cemetery's upkeep.
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2022-2023 Public Image Rockstar Challenge Are you up for the task of the 2022-23 Public Image Rockstar Challenge? There are only five tasks. We KNOW you can get them all done before the May 1 deadline. |
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Cedar Park-Leander's Doggie Fashion Show - Fundraiser Come join the fun on Saturday, March 25th for the Cedar Park-Leander's DOGGIE FASHION SHOW at Twin Lakes Family & Camp Twin Lakes YMCA, 204 E. Little Elm Trail, Cedar Park Texas! Calling all dog owners!! Come strut your stuff with your pup on stage!! There are many categories to choose from. Entry fee is $25. Want to be a vendor at this community event? Click here to register. Sponsors are wanted!
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RC of Austin-Southwest's Annual Charity Golf Tournament Rotary Club of Austin-Southwest will hold its 24th ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT on Friday, April 21 2023 at the Falconhead Golf Course. Register now for early bird pricing which ends on April 10. Click to register. They are also selling drawing tickets for $20 each. 1st prize: University of Texas basket: game tickets to the UT vs. Iowa State on Oct.15, club passes, parking pass, UT related items (approx.value $900)
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Marble Falls Rotary Wins Award The Rotary Club of Marble Falls was voted the Marble Falls area’s Favorite Club/Organization in the 2023 Local Love Us contest. |
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Caldwell Club Honors Former Presidents In recognition of the 88th anniversary of the Caldwell Rotary Club, a special lunch, honoring all living former presidents of the club was held on February 21, 2023 at the Caldwell Civic Center.
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Yoakum Rotary Feeds the Hungry Yoakum Rotarians, Interact club members and other interested community volunteers joined in a Rise Against Hunger event sponsored by the Yoakum Rotary Club to package 10,000 meals on Saturday, February 18th. Among the participants was Yoakum Mayor Carl O’Neill pictured “ringing the gong” as we reached the 8,000 meal mark! |
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Lake Brazos Rotary event raises money for projects, students The Waco-Lake Brazos Rotary Club will host “Together by the Brazos,” a wine-pairing dinner 6-10 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Diamondback’s to raise money for local service projects.
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PDG Gonzalo Garza Memorial Match
Dr. Gonzalo Garza was born on a farm near New Braunfels, Texas on January 10, 1927. He was the 6th of 9 children. Gonzalo dropped out of school at age 17 to join the Marines in 1944. He served his country with distinction in World War II and Korea, earning the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart in combat.
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66 Years of Pancakes What is thought to be the longest-running fundraiser in District 5870, the La Grange Pancake Supper, was a huge success on Feb. 2, 2023. |
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Grants Management Training - March 18th Our next Grants Management Training Seminar will be held on March 18th, 2023 on Zoom. Both the 3hr and 1hr sessions are available. Check this page to see if you qualify for the 1 hr session. Must register in advance to receive the Zoom link. Click to Register.
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Club Leader Training - April 1st at Temple College Mark your calendar for April 1st for the Club Leader Training-District Assembly. This year the event will be held at Temple College, 130 E. Marvin Felder, Temple TX 76504. 8AM-9AM is registration and a continental breakfast. Sessions start at 9AM. Cost is $30. Open to all Rotarians! Click to Register.
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Project Valentine Lakeway/Lake Travis Rotary partnered with Cheyanna’s Champions 4 Children (CC4C) to participate in Project Valentine and completed 70 Valentine cards for kids to shower them with love. The mission of CC4C is to enhance the quality of life for children in Texas with rare and undiagnosed conditions.
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Rotary Club of Pflugerville Presents Wild West Brew Fest
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February Membership Moment The Art of Retention has been THE topic of conversation and debate for member based organizations like Rotary Clubs for years. You want to know a secret … there is no silver bullet. What works for one Club may not work for the other. This is the dilemma when trying to share the sure fire formula on how to keep the numbers strong. BUT, we can offer suggestions of what your Rotary Club should consider when addressing the importance of member retention. Understand all of the ideas are important and work. Some build upon success of others. What works for your Club is what you should embrace, enhance and build upon. |
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Rotary Guides Youth Career Event |
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RC of Georgetown Philanthropy Project Receives Top Award from Georgetown Chamber of Commerce The Georgetown, Texas Chamber of Commerce recently held its annual Chairman’s Gala and Awards Dinner, and the Georgetown, TX Field of Honor® was presented with the premier award of the evening, the Jesse “Buz” Sawyer Award.
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DG Shannon Coleman's February Message
District 5870 Central Texas showed up!! The Foundation Gala was a great night of fellowship and celebration. Thank you for making the evening a huge success.
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Peacemaking in February Rotary has a long history of seeing peacemaking and conflict resolution as central to its mission and identity. Indeed, the purpose of Rotary affirms we are to “advance peace” and mission of The Rotary Foundation is to “help Rotary members to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace…” |
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Promote Your Club, Inspire Your Community Visit the District's Public Image Resource page to access resources, templates and media contacts to share your club’s stories of impact and show your community we are #PeopleOfAction! You'll find training videos, templates, tools, a direct link to RI's NEW and improved Brand Center and MORE. Click here.
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Raffle Mania 2023 4 Chance to Win! Tickets are $75, $50 for each additional ticket. Drawings to be held April 29 @ Conference of Clubs, Corpus Christi. Raffle ticket revenue benefits The Rotary Foundation - Annual Fund. Click here to learn more & buy tickets.
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2023 Bowl-A-Thon The Austin N. Metro Passport Rotary Club is holding its 2nd Annual Bowl-A-Thon Fundraiser from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on April 23, 2023 at the Highland Lanes in Austin. |
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Rotary Theme 2023-24 Revealed Rotary International President-elect R. Gordon R. McInally announced his theme for the 2023-24 Rotary year, “Create Hope in the World”. He explained that the goal is to restore hope to help the world heal from destructive conflicts and to help achieve lasting change. He emphasized the need for peace and continuity, including work to empower women and work toward diversity, equity, and inclusion, while not neglecting our mission to end polio.
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Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) Training - March 2023 Take your leadership skills to the next level with Rotary Leadership Institute Training! There are 3 separate training sessions (3 hours each) held on Zoom. Cost is $50 per session. Must take the sessions in order. Session 1 training begins March 2023. Learn More.
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Meet Us In Melbourne! At the upcoming 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne, Australia not only will you have the opportunity to meet and network with thousands of servant leaders from around the globe, but you'll also enjoy one of the world's most vibrant cities. |
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PDG Tim Buckley Awarded 2023 Citation for Meritorious Service Congratulations to PDG Tim Buckley!
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District Service Project - Backpack Friends Rotary District 5870 Central Texas funded the Backpack Friends Service Project with $28,000 through a Rotary Foundation District Grant to provide meals to school age children & teens who suffer from weekend hunger, due to food insecurity. 1100 Rotarians from 47 clubs provided the labor to pack 6,400 bags to be distributed in schools within the district. Play video
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Pints for Polio The Rotary Club of Flatonia will hold their annual Pints For Polio Fundraiser on Saturday, 4 March 2023, from 6-8 PM. The local sponsors will be Henry K’s, Wine Haus, and Red Vault Bistro, all located in downtown Flatonia.
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Casino Night 2023 …Another Winner! The Rotary club of Caldwell hosted its ninth annual Casino Night on January 21, 2023. The Caldwell community and showed up in force at the night’s event, enjoying food, gaming and fellowship.
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Cluster Meetings The Rotary Club of Temple brought a new twist to their weekly lunch on January 19th. Instead of meeting as normal, the club broke up into 8 Clusters to meet in small groups at member's place of business. This gave 8 members the opportunity to show off their location and share about their company. Even more allowed everyone to visit about their experience with Rotary and how better they could serve in the organization.
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Operation Vacation - January 2023 The Rotary Club of Austin & Killeen hosted our next monthly military family from Ft. Hood for a fun weekend in Austin -SFC Richardson, Justin, his wife Autumn and their two adorable daughters, Evolet 6, and Aria 3 at the Hyatt Place Four Points.
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Volunteering at SAFE Alliance Five members of the South Austin Rotary Club worked a three hour shift at the SAFE Alliance warehouse on Saturday, January 14,2023. We sorted, packaged, and organized donations and made a substantial impact in their warehouse. We like to think we partnered with them to help stop abuse and provide a safe place for the abused. We left feeling fulfilled and happy to have helped! |
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January Membership Moment It was wonderful recently to see the Rotary float in the Rose Bowl parade to begin this new year; the commentators were very kind to speak of the fantastic work of Rotary around the world. As 2023 is upon us, we need to ask, “Is our club friendly and welcoming?” |
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Volunteers Needed - Rise Against Hunger Event The Rotary Club of Yoakum is hosting a RISE AGAINST HUNGER EVENT on February 18th at Holy Cross Lutheran Church - Parish Hall at 9AM-11AM. Volunteers are needed! Click to register.
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DG Shannon Coleman's January Message
Happy New Year! As we enter 2023, I want to thank you for an amazing first half of the year. This year, we have embraced the opportunity to "Imagine Rotary" and have already accomplished so much. If you support our Rotary Foundation Annual Fund, you have played a key role in funding the following District 5870 2022-23 projects: |
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Public Image Training Seminar - January 14 Come join us on Saturday, January 14 for a Public Image Training Seminar from 9AM-1PM at the Georgetown Public Library, Second Floor Meeting Room, 402 W 8th St, Georgetown, TX 78626 or on Zoom. There is a 25 person limit for the in-person training. Click to Register. Open to all Rotarians! |
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2022-2023 Public Image Rockstar Challenge We KNOW you’re excellent at what you do. Because of YOU, Central Texas District 5870 was recognized as the "2021-2022 PUBLIC IMAGE DISTRICT OF THE YEAR" for Zone 25B! Give yourself a round of applause for a job well done! And we KNOW you’ll do it again this year. 2022-23 Public Image Rockstar Challenge |
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Join Us in Melbourne in May Known as one of the world’s most livable cities, Melbourne Australia plays host to the Rotary International Convention May 27 – 31, 2023. We hope to see you in Melbourne in May! Click image to play video. For more convention details and registration, visit RotaryMelbourne2023.org. |
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Rotary Operation Vacation December 2022 The Rotary Clubs of Austin and Killeen hosted a military family from Ft. Hood in Austin this weekend. They were provided complimentary accommodations from the Hilton Garden Inn on downtown Austin. The County Line on the lake provided a special BBQ dinner for the Rondazzo family of six.
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Todd Smith Selected DG 2025-26 It is my honor and privilege to officially declare Todd Smith, from the Rotary Club of Georgetown, our District Governor-Designate. Todd will become District Governor-Nominee on July 1, 2023 and serve as our Governor in the 2025-26 Rotary year. Todd is a great Rotarian who will serve our district well. Please join me in congratulating Todd on being selected as our 111th District Governor. |
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Breakfast with Santa Program Feeds and Sustains Families in the Georgetown Community Breakfast with Santa returned to Georgetown on Saturday, Dec. 17 after a two-year break during the pandemic. More than 800 people showed up at the community center in San Gabriel Park to enjoy pancakes and sausage served by members of the Georgetown Fire Department and take pictures with Santa.
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Spurs jerseys make a special Christmas for students and teachers at Pecan Springs in East Austin The Rotary Club of Austin were gifted 500 San Antonio Spurs jerseys from their Sports League by the Rotary Club of San Antonio to brighter kid’s Christmas. |
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Strengthening Membership Through Education
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Sun City Rotarians Enjoy A Holiday to Remember Event Rotarians in Sun City enjoyed a special performance on Tuesday, Dec. 6 from the Encore Show Choir from Georgetown High School in Georgetown, TX.
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NW Austin December Rotarian of the Month The Northwest Austin Rotary Club is especially proud of how active our club is, and we like to highlight those who go beyond even our many club events. If you see Becki Breyfogle, give her a warm thank you for all she does!
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Corsicana Rotary Club Participates in the 175th Celebration Parade |
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Rotary Club of Belton Holds 65th Annual Pancake Supper The Rotary Club of Belton held its Annual Pancake Supper this past Election Day, November 8, 2022.
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Books For Me The Rotary Club of Austin members spent the day handing out free books to the students at Pecan Springs Elementary for Books for Me. This program is arranged by BookSpring to help children build their own home library. |
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DG Shannon Coleman's December Message
My official visits are complete ... Wow, what an amazing experience! I so enjoyed getting to visit each club and see how you each have your own distinctive club culture. I have most enjoyed getting to connect with you on a personal level and join in service with you through the district-wide Backpack Friends food packing project, that accompanied my official visits.
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Collaboration, Perseverance and Grit on display at 2022 Georgetown TX Field of Honor® The concept of “Service Above Self” was on full display during the Sixth Annual Georgetown TX Field of Honor® held in San Gabriel Park from November 5-12. It was an on-going demonstration of resilience and collaboration, with heavy doses of perseverance and grit, that made this year’s Field of Honor® one of the most memorable. |
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Celebration of Life - November |
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Grants Management Training - January 14 We will hold our first Grants Management Training Seminar on January 14, 2023 on Zoom. Both the 3hr and 1hr sessions are available. Check this page to see if you qualify for the 1 hr session. Must register in advance to receive the Zoom link. Click here to Register. |
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Reasons to Attend the 2023 RI Convention - Melbourne Here are a few reasons why you should attend the 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne, Australia. |
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Bunk Beds for Local Kids On October 29, 2022 Rotary Club of Marble Falls partnered with “Sleep in Heavenly Peace” - making 30 bunk beds for local kids who don’t own beds!!
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South Austin Rotary Grants Wishes for Toy Sheds It all started with a Wish List. Jim McComb noticed that Mainspring Schools had two toy sheds on their Wish List last year.
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Rotary Reads, Donates Books
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November Membership Moment It’s time again for the District 5870 Monthly Membership Moment. Today we want to tell you about a program you may not be aware of. It is the Rotary International Leads Program. Rotary processes tens of thousands of membership leads from people around the world who are interested in joining Rotary.
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22nd Breakfast with Santa event returns Dec. 17 in Georgetown The 22nd annual Breakfast with Santa event, hosted by The Rotary Club of Georgetown Sun City is returning to the Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Saturday, Dec. 17.
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DG Shannon Coleman's November Message
Imagine… You’re eight years old, It’s Friday afternoon at school. For many kids your age, the weekend is a time for soccer games and laughter. For you, it’s a reminder of the poverty you live in and the empty feeling in your belly because there is very little food in your home. |
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Rotarians Label Books Among Los Muertos West Austin Rotarians were “living it up” among the dead at the Wooldridge Elementary Library on Nov. 3rd.
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Registration Now Open for Foundation Gala Join us on Saturday, January 28th at the Courtyard Marriott in Pflugerville for an evening of connection, relationship building and fun as we celebrate our support of The Rotary Foundation. We will recognize new/elevated Major Donors & Bequest Society Members and present the Distinguished District Service Award & Citation for Meritorious Service.
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Register Today for Rotary International Melbourne Here are a few reasons why you should go to the 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne, Australia. |
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Pies for Polio Recap Rotary District 5870 Central Texas set a goal of donating as much as we can to the Rotary Foundation’s Polio Plus Fund this year. This year, we introduced the PIES FOR POLIO CHALLENGE to help build awareness for our fight to end polio. Club members around central Texas have been taking the challenge! See the Video.
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District Wide Service Project - November Update Over 1060 Rotarians from 49 Clubs have filled 6,400 bags to help feed children at risk of weekend hunger. Backpack Friends has been an incredible partner and their mission to feed hungry kids is incredibly inspiring. |
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Bat Cruise Rotary E-Club of Central Texas On September 27th, our Rotary E-Club of Central Texas along with other Rotarians and guests took a Boat ride on Lady Bird Lake in Austin for a Bat Cruise.
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Caldwell Rotary Helps Brazos Valley Gives Raise Over $1,000,000 for Local Non Profits On October 18, 2022 out Rotary Club worked with Brazos Valley gives to raise money for their annual Day of Giving. The Community Foundation strengthens the 7-county region of the Brazos Valley (Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, and Washington Counties) through philanthropy by raising and stewarding assets to provide permanent funding sources to support local charities, nonprofit organizations, faith communities, civic efforts, scholarships, and community grants.
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Congratulations ShelterBox HERO Congratulations President Heather and the Rotary Club of Austin Westlake for your recognition as a ShelterBox Bronze Hero! You are making an impact on worldwide Disaster Response. |
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Learning “The Ropes” about Rotary West Austin meeting and eating go well together so our new members did both. Each officer gave them a report on what their position is doing to change the world. The new women members were also given a Celebration of Women in Rotary pin along with an historical account of how and when women were initially admitted to Rotary.
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Polio Fundraisers Around the District Oct. 20 - Pies and Polio Event hosted by the Rotary Club of Marble Falls at the Downtown Beer Hall at 5:30PM Oct 22- Pies for Polio Event in Round Rock hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Austin North Metro Passport, Cedar Park-Leander, Northwest Austin, Round Rock & Round Rock Sunrise at the Success High School Parking Lot at 1PM. PDGs Dian Edwards & Scott Rainey accepted the challenge to take a pie for polio. |
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Adoption Fest Adoption Fest, Austin Cosmo Rotary's biggest service effort of 2022, was held this past Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church in Cedar Park.
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Clubs Collaborate for Polio Events The Rotary Clubs of Austin N. Metro, Cedar Park-Leander, Northwest Austin, Round Rock, and Round Rock Sunrise are hosting both a PIES FOR POLIO (Oct. 22) and PINTS FOR POLIO (Oct. 24) to celebrate World Polio Awareness and provide opportunities for our communities to help us generate funds to End Polio Now. PDGs Scott Rainey, Hanspeter Tobler, Jim Henry, Jerry Chapman, and Dian Edwards have agreed to "take a Pie for Polio" at one of the October 22nd events. Both locations will also feature information about the Polio Plus Campaign and prize raffles. The businesses hosting the Pints for Polio have pledged a percentage return for "pints" sales on October 24.
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Feeding the Hungry Northwest Austin Rotary Club is sponsoring a food packing event in conjunction with Cedar Park/Leander Rotary Club, Hope Austin, and The Outreach Program, and we invite you to join us. This Community Service Project will pack 9,000 meal kits to feed those needy students who might otherwise not have food over the weekend.
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Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts For those of you who are interested in provide help to the hurricane victims in Florida, the following Rotary Districts have set-up this information: District 6890 Florida Disaster Relief District 6940 Disaster Relief and Recovery Committee District 6960 Disaster Relief |
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DG Shannon Coleman's October Message Rotary District 5870 Central Texas District Governor Shannon Coleman shares her message for October 2022. She talks about the District-Wide Service Project 'Backpack Friends', World Polio Day, Rotary International's Polio Plus campaign and more. Click to play
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All Aboard to Onboard New Members! On Sept 29th we began a new tradition by having a New Member Orientation Lunch at Casa Chapala restaurant. Each officer and committee chair gave a cliff notes version of what they do and what is planned.
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Rotary Creates Environment of Peace Today, over 70 million people are displaced as a result of conflict, violence, persecution, and human rights violations. Half of them are children. We refuse to accept conflict as a way of life. Rotary projects provide training that fosters understanding and provides communities with the skills to resolve conflicts. |
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Marlin's Drawing 2022 Fundraiser Marlin's Drawing Fundraiser is selling tickets now through mid-December. Tickets are $10! Money goes towards Community Service Projects. Call 254-883-7214 for tickets.
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September - Celebration of Life |
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Mexia Rotary Delivers Water to Fire Departments Mexia Rotary members get set to deliver water to local fire departments on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Walmart employees Price and Stark were kind enough to load the water on four pickups for delivery. |
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Rotary’s Little Library - It’s Free! Rotary Club of Marlin is featuring a Little Library complete with Rotary Bench Project in our community.
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Thanking Military Personnel PFC Garza and her husband spent a special complimentary weekend in Austin at the Hampton Inn Cedar Park. This program called Operation Vacation Ft Hood was started by the Rotary Clubs of Austin and Killeen fifteen years ago as a way to thank our military soldiers for their service. |
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Rotarians Help Kids Fly Taylor Rotarians joined with Paul Hansen and his Flying Vikings to sent 25 disabled children to the highest heights. "It was a great day," the Rev. George Qualley, a Taylor Rotarian said. "The kids and families had a tremendous time."
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Pies in the Eyes for Polio The Taylor Rotary Club is bringing attention to the fight against Polio with its Pies for Polio fundraiser in downtown Taylor on Oct. 20.
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Ukrainian Kids DG Shannon Coleman, President Mickey McLaughlin (Georgetown-Sun City) and Jeff Coleman at Peaceable Kingdom, Killeen, TX. We were preparing and serving breakfast for the Ukrainian kids who were camping at Peaceable Kingdom.
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Ukraine Child Refugee Camp Central Texas Rotarians are doing what they can to add some joy to the lives of refugee children thanks to a Rotary International Disaster Response Grant of $25,000 fully funding a Labor Day weekend camp. View the video |
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Make Plans to Visit the Georgetown Field of Honor Hosted by the Rotary Club of Georgetown (TX) Foundation, the Field of Honor® is an emotion-filled display that is something you not only see but you feel. Walk among the 1,600+ majestic waving full-size, 3′ x 5′ US flags that honor past and present military, first responders, K9, and Equestrian heroes. |
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Rotary District 5870 Wins Top Awards at Zone  Rotary District 5870 Central Texas was awarded 5 Foundation Giving first place awards and 2 second place awards, first place award for Public Image and one first place award in Membership at All of North Star Zone | Rotary Zones 25B & 29. What a great year Rotarians of 5870 had in 2021-22. Thank you PDG Beverly Luedke for your leadership!
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41 Clubs Earn Rotary Citation 2021-2022 CONGRATULATIONS Rotary District 5870 Central Texas!! Forty one Club Presidents and their Clubs earned the Rotary Citation, the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve, for 2021-22. During a year that was challenging for many Rotarians around the world, I am proud to say that these clubs demonstrated a commitment to achieve their goals, which ultimately helped strengthen Rotary and shape our future. You will be receiving the certificate soon. The following clubs received this award:
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Donuts and Do'ers It may have been part donuts and part curiosity because McCallum High School was buzzing with energy and enthusiasm over the re-start of Interact!
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Marble Falls 9/11 Remembrance Marble Falls Rotary Club hosted its 21st annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on September 11th at the Rotary Veterans and First Responder Memorial at Johnson Park in Marble Falls.
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Flatonia Rotary Donates School Supplies On Monday, 29 August 2022, addressing the need for school supplies to be donated by parents, the Flatonia Rotary Club delivered a year’s supply of paper goods to the Flatonia Elementary School.
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Rotary Club of Georgetown TX Earns Distinction as a Peacebuilder Club On Friday, August 19, 2022, the Rotary Club of Georgetown, TX, received the distinction of being named a Peacebuilder Club by the Rotarian Action Group for Peace, an international network that provides resources to further the peace and conflict resolution work of Rotarians around the globe.
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Ukraine Kids Summer CampRotary District 5870 Central Texas and Peaceable Kingdom partnered to bring LOVE & JOY & COMMUNITY to Ukraine Families on Labor Day weekend. 47 Ukraine children ages 5-13 and their parents were hosted by Peaceable Kingdom, District 5870 and The Rotary Foundation for a weekend of fun, laughter, and adventures. Click image to play video. |
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Georgetown Rotary Earns Distinction as a Peacebuilder Club On Friday, August 19, 2022, the Rotary Club of Georgetown, TX, received the distinction of being named a Peacebuilder Club by the Rotarian Action Group for Peace, an international network that provides resources to further the peace and conflict resolution work of Rotarians around the globe.
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District Governor Shannon Coleman's September Message |
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District 5870 New Member Orientation Please join us on Monday, October 3, 2022 for the District 5870 New Member Orientation. This orientation will be from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM via zoom. Click to register. |
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Get Ready for World Polio Day - Oct 24 Every year, Rotarians and Rotaractors across the globe mobilize for WORLD POLIO DAY to raise awareness about eradicating polio for good. If we stay committed, polio will be the second human disease ever to be eradicated. |
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Another Successful Military Mission in Austin
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Celebration of Life - August |
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Helping Grieving Children A special thanks go out to club president Debbie Tam, Raezel Poplawski, and Roger Nichols for getting up at 5 a.m. to make the 7 a.m. registration!
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2023 Rotary International Convention - Melbourne Known as one of the world’s most livable cities, Melbourne Australia plays host to the Rotary International Convention May 27 – 31, 2023.
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Pies for Polio Challenge Rotary District 5870 has set a goal of donating as much as we can to the Rotary Foundation’s Polio Plus Fund this year. This year, we introduced the PIES FOR POLIO CHALLENGE to help build awareness for our fight to end polio. All clubs are encouraged to partake in the challenge! Take a pie and share your video on social media!
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Join the Content Creation Team Do you like to create graphics? Have experience with video? We are searching for a few more members for the District Content Creation Team. Must have experience and will need to submit 2 designs that you have created. This team will receiving training and access to content creation tools. Click to apply.
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New Rotary Year .. New Challenge! We are excited to announce the kick-off of our new ROCKSTAR CHALLENGE! The Public Image Rockstar Challenge was designed to help Clubs increase their public image skill set. |
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Marlin Awards Vocational and Technical Scholarship Valerie Ferguson is Rotary Club of Marlin sponsored awardee of Vocational and Technical Scholarship. |
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Countdown for Global Grant Scholarship Do you know a recent college graduate or graduating college senior that would like to do graduate studies at an international university in one of the Rotary Foundation’s Seven Areas of Focus?
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Rotary Club of Belton Upgrades Free Little Library In May, the Rotary Club of Belton held a dedication ceremony for a Rotary bench and Little Library at Jeff Hamilton Park in Belton, TX.
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Special Guests Helps Make Rotary Special We welcomed visitors to our Club meeting August 11th to meet DG Shannon and help with assembling Backpack Buddies as well as stuffing backpacks with school supplies for kindergarteners at Wooldridge Elementary and to celebrate the success of Rise Up With RYLA with award winning Camper Mauricio Ramos and his mom Theresa.
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Shiner Rotary Makes a Donation to Shiner Animal Services The Shiner Rotary made a $1000 donation to the Shiner Animal Services. This donation will be used to pay for an air conditioning/heating system to keep the animals comfortable. Pictured are: Alex Remschel (Rotary Pres.), Police Chief Kevin Kelso, Animal Services Officer Teena Davis, and Officer Greg Proske.
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New Location for Austin-Southwest We are now meeting at DK Maria's Traditional Tex Mex restaurant located at Slaughter and Menchaca in south Austin. We are working on becoming a hybrid club, so reach out if you would like to join us via Zoom for a program.
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Rotary Youth Exchange Student Arrives Northwest Austin Rotary Club is proud to announce that our Rotary Youth Exchange Program has started again after a couple of years hiatus due to Covid-19. Our RYE student Isabela arrived from Barre Manse Brazil Thursday morning and was greeted by her host parents Tom Craig and Virginia D-Craig and Rotary District 5780's Coordinator for RYE, Sarah Brightwell. Isabela is following in her mother's footsteps as Ingrid was Virginia's first Rotary Youth Exchange Student in the late 90s. What a blessing to have Bela with us for the school year.
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RI's Latest RI Statement on Polio
Here is the Official statement from RIP Jennifer Jones on what Polio means to Rotary and the World. The three big takeaways are 1. Vaccination is critical 2. Rotary's spearheading and development of The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) is essential to providing the path for and financing the final global Eradication of Polio 3. Take action Now!
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Fed 200 Children with Hope Austin Northwest Austin Rotary stepped out of their regular Friday morning meeting at Balconies Country Club to pack 200 food bags for children who would normally go hungry.
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Volunteers Needed for Labor Day Weekend Camp for Child Refugees of the Ukraine Rotary District 5870 has received a $25,000 Disaster Response Grant from The Rotary Foundation which will fully fund a Labor Day Weekend retreat to be held at Peaceable Kingdom by Variety of Texas. This camp is for Ukrainian children displaced from Ukraine, due to the war with Russia, now living in the Central Texas area. In collaboration with Peaceable Kingdom, the retreat will take place Friday, September 2 – Monday, September 5 at the Peaceable Kingdom location (near Killeen, TX). We have various needs for volunteers Friday, September 2 – Monday, September 5 at the Peaceable Kingdom location. Deadline: Monday, August 22, 2023. 1) Click HERE to Sign up to volunteer, 2) The background check form will be sent to you by email and the REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK must be complete to be admitted. In order to volunteer both steps must be complete. |
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Backpack Attack 2022 A new school year is like a new box of crayons - fresh, bright, and full of potential! However, as many as 5000 elementary and middle school students may not have the resources to start school with a backpack and school supplies this year.
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Stephanie A. Urchick selected to be the 2024-25 president of Rotary International Stephanie A. Urchick, of the Rotary Club of McMurray, Pennsylvania, USA, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2024-25, a decision that would make her only the second woman to hold that position. She will be declared the president-nominee on 1 October if no challenging candidates have been suggested.
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Take a Trip to India! Serve others and experience some of India's most extraordinary sites! Take a trip to India with other Rotarians on 27 December - January 7, plus an optional 3 day extension trip to Varanasi. You will engage with local Rotarians for fun, fellowship and service opportunities, including taking part in Rotary’s Polio Eradication efforts by administering vaccine drops to children.For information & details, contact USA Trip Leader Todd Smith, 512.542.4485
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A Weekend of Fun and Thanks for a Military Family From Ft. Hood The Rotary Club of Austin and Killeen host a military family every month with a complimentary weekend in Austin. The program is called Operation Vacation. The Baker family spent two nights at the Hilton Austin with gift bags, snacks and treats during their stay and enjoyed a relaxing breakfast each morning provided by the hotel.
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Celebration of Life - July |
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La Grange's Save Ukraine Campaign |
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DG Shannon Coleman's August Message District Governor Shannon Coleman talks about the District wide Service Project packing food for children who suffer from weekend hunger, Pies for Polio and more! Click to play message.
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Rotary Limited Time Offer - August through October 2022
It's that time again! For a limited time starting on Monday, August 1, 2022, District 5870 will do the following: Using Rotary Foundation Recognition Points generously donated by an anonymous donor, we will match contributions of new cash made to the Annual Fund-SHARE during Rotary Year 2022-23 on a 1-to-1 basis in amounts of $250 to $500 for any active Rotarian in District 5870 who is not yet a Paul Harris Fellow +8. |
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Mexia Rotary Club Donates Water to Local Fire Departments Mexia Rotary Club donates water to local fire departments (07/24/2022 The Rotary Club of Mexia had an impromptu collection at their July 21st meeting which was augmented by a generous donation from Walmart to donate cases of water to eight local fire departments in the Mexia area.
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73rd Marble Fall Fish Fry Marble Falls Rotary Club held their 73rd annual fish fry on July 9th. DG Shannon Coleman and PDG Beverly Luedke provided a great message to the crowd. The event was well attended and PDG Luedke drew the winners of the raffle - Jennifer Tumlinson and Charlie Horn won the kayaks, Carol Weathers and Shannon DelBello won the Yeti Coolers and Barbara Nuss won 4 life jackets. Thank you to everyone that helped make this a great event!
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Register Today for Membership Seminar Please join us on Saturday, August 27 at the Georgetown Public Library to discuss the future of membership in our District. We will be meeting from 9:00 AM until Noon. All Rotarians that have a passion for Growing Rotary are invited. This is your training event and we need your help in sharing ideas and challenges we may have this year.
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Rare Case of Polio Confirmed in New York
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) has been informed of a case of paralytic polio in an unvaccinated individual in Rockland County, New York, United States. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are coordinating with New York State health authorities on their investigation. Initial sequencing confirmed by CDC indicates that the case is type 2 VDPV. Any form of poliovirus anywhere is a threat to children everywhere. It is critical that the GPEI Polio Eradication Strategy 2022-2026 is fully resourced and fully implemented everywhere, to ensure a world free of all forms of poliovirus can be achieved. We are calling on every single Rotarian to take action and be a part of the fight to end polio, helping to raise $50 million per year for polio eradication. Mike McGovern Chair, International PolioPlus Committee |
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Keeping Our Neighbors on the Go!
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Club Recognition District Governor Beverly Luedke visited Sun City recently and recognized former president Doug Lowe for his service with help from current president Mickey McLaughlin.
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$30,000 Scholarship(s) Available Do you know a recent college graduate or graduating college senior that would like to do graduate studies at an international university in one of the Rotary Foundation’s Seven Areas of Focus? This will be a life change experience and a great opportunity for scholarship recipients. To learn more, please call: Tom Anderson District Chair, Global Grant Scholarship Phone: 512-589-6328Email: tander6854@sbcglobal.net
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Invitation to join RI President at the 2nd Africa Peace Concert You're invited to attend the virtual conference on Friday, Sept. 2 at 3PM where R.I. President, Jennifer Jones is the guest of honor for the second Virtual Africa Peace Concert in honor of Peace Promotion and Conflict Prevention. The main objective of the concert is to raise funds to support the Rotary Africa Peace Fund.
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Bright Beginnings With Backpacks West Austin Rotarians accepted Backpacks from TyRex Manufacturing again this year to be given to Kindergartners at our adopted school, Wooldridge Elementary. Each year Rotarians work with Target to fill them with necessary school supplies. The backpacks will be given out to start these new learners on the path to a successful year.
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Feeding Young Minds (and Bodies) The Rotary Club of Temple-South has always been a huge supporter of the Temple Public Library, sponsoring book purchases and co-hosting programs with them. This year, however, the Library brought the Club a new service idea: Feeding Children.
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Pints for Polio Fundraiser and Social - Two Clubs, One Family Lakeway / Lake Travis Rotary Club of District 5870 partnered with Dripping Springs Rotary Club of District 5840 to create an all-new social event that was also a fundraising event for International Polio relief efforts.
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Northwest Austin feeling a little like Huck Finn! Fellow Rotarians and family put on our old clothes and grabbed a brush as we headed out to Hill Country Community Ministries for some old fashion painting. We finished painting doors and railings in record time. Thank you, Rick Hoffman and his lovely wife, Anne Trinh, her daughter, and two wonderful grandchildren.
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Deep Dive Into the Rotary Foundation Join District Foundation Chair, PDG Jerry Chapman and Annual Fund Chair George Lourigan on August 27th for a deep dive into the mysterious workings of the Rotary Foundation. All Rotarians will benefit and are welcome to attend.
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Celebration of Life - June |
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Looking for More "News Around The District"? Looking for more news about the Clubs in Rotary District 5870 Central Texas? Check out the "News Around the District" page for all stories. (Hint, use the search box at the top of the page to easily find your story.
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DG Shannon Coleman's July Message
Happy New Year, District 5870! Over the past few years, the importance and power of connection has been evident as we have come together to help those in need. What amazes me most is that this heart felt desire to help others took place on a global level. We have all witnessed how much can be achieved by working together. |
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New Rotary Year Check List Time to get ready for the NEW ROTARY YEAR! Download this NEW YEAR PUBLIC IMAGE CHECK LIST 2022-2023 .. to get you started. |
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Saying Thank you to our Ft. Hood Military Troops!
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2022 Thomas R. Kirk Scholarship Recipients The McGregor Rotary Club hosted a Scholarship Luncheon on May 18, 2022 to honor 7 McGregor High School Seniors who were awarded the Thomas R. Kirk Scholarship for this year.
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Scholarships Awarded Each year, the Rotary Club of Marble Falls awards $10,000 to local seniors striving to further their education by attending a trade school, 2 year or 4 year college program. This year, 5 scholarships were awarded to students from Marble Falls High School. We wish them well on their next phase of life!
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Temple Rotary Dedicates Little Library, Park Bench, Trees at housing authority; Partners with Altrusa for books Rotary Club of Temple dedicated a “Little Library," a Rotary bench and two trees at Central Texas Housing Consortium’s Jonathan Moore Apartments in Temple on Wednesday morning.
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1st Gen Belton HS Student Receives $10,000 Temple Rotary Scholarship The Rotary Club of Temple presented a $10,000 scholarship Thursday (June 9) to Jasmyne Joseph, a first-generation college-bound Belton High School senior.
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Bike Racks Project for the City of Bastrop The Rotary Club of Bastrop County worked with the City of Bastrop on a “Bike Racks for the City of Bastrop” project. The objective of this project is to support Bastrop City goals for a “multi-modal transportations” approach to encourage bicycling and walking for enjoyment of the city by residents and visitors.
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Rotary Club of Pflugerville Awards $25,000 in Scholarships
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Celebrating a Great First Year Rotary Club of Austin North Metro, one of District 5870's two Passport Clubs, celebrated their first full year at the Anchor Bar in Round Rock on June 13th. The Gavel was passed from President Miriam Moorman to President Elect Dian Edwards as the club celebrated the year's accomplishments including a Rotary Citation, a new EAFK program, and a successful First Annual Bowl-A-Thon which is hoped to become the club's signature fundraiser.
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2022 Education Grant Recipients Lakeway / Lake Travis Rotary Club Education Grant Winners include:1. Brogan Leonard - Attending TEEX Fire Academy, Texas A&M University, $5,4002. Mia Garcia - Attending Texas Tech University, $5,0003. Kiersten Crespell - Attending Texas A&M University, Central Texas, $5,0004. Emily Urista - Attending Texas A&M University, $5,0005. Sofia Gonzales - Attending Wellsley College, $5,0006. Jack Mann - Attending Texas A&M University, $2,5007. Jamey Etheridge - Attending Texas A&M University, $2,5008. Joelle Halfmann - Attending University of Oklahoma, $2,5009. Juan Pablo Urista - Attending Carnegie Mellon University, $2,100
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SIPS AND DIPS Join West Austin Rotarians on July 9th at 6pm for the perfect summer event at Water2Wine, 3300 West Anderson Ln. Wine tasting, great Mexican food, live music and art show. Raise a glass to celebrate friends, summer and service! Click to buy tickets.
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Ukrainian Rotarian visitor Andrea CHerepanov from Mykolaiv Ukraine was our guest and spoke to us about his home, Rotary Convention experience and his family visit to Austin. He is President Elect of his Club in Mykolaiv. We also had a visit from Rotarian Mary Anne Rishebarger from Maryland as well
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NW Austin Installation at the Nyle Maxwell's Vehicles Unique Museum You snooze you lose! This is the only way to say that if you missed last night's installation at Nyle Maxwell's Vehicles Unique Museum, you missed the event of the year.
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See you Later, Not Goodbye! We said "See You Later!" to Rotarian Kevin Mouller after serving the Fairfield Rotary Club since 2004.
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Rotary is Fellowship Among many things, what I love most about Rotary is its ability to bring people together and its inclusive, welcoming nature. When you walk in, you automatically have a group of lifelong friends. Here are photos from our most recent social at Austin Cosmopolitan! We laughed, we enjoyed each others' company and the hours passed by so quickly. It's true, time flies when you're having fun.
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May Operation Vacation Ft. Hood The Rotary Clubs of Austin and Killeen in partnership with the Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel and the County Line on the Lake hosted a military family for a special R&R weekend in Austin to thank them for their service.
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Register to District & Club Leader Installation Come join us on Saturday, June 18th at Concordia High School Cardinal Hall in Pflugerville as we install our District / Club Officers and celebrate the 2022-23 Rotary International "Imagine Rotary" theme! Tickets - $45/per person - includes a buffet luncheon & includes adult beverages. |
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Celebration of Life - May |
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Veterans Honored Rotary Club of Temple honors two Vietnam Era Veterans during annual Memorial Day Commemoration. Special thank you to LTG (ret) Paul ”Butch” Funk and LTC (Ret) Dr. Bob Crouch. #templerotarystrong #1DistrictStrong #rotaryinternational #ServiceAboveSelf #ServeToChangeLives
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DG Beverly Luedke's June Message
Time has definitely flown……just a short 11 months ago, I had a lot of plans, goals and hopes for District 5870. And now, looking back over the past 11 months, I am thrilled to say that many of them came to fruition. Rotarians of District 5870, YOU can be so proud of what you have accomplished.
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 On May 6th the Northwest Austin Club gave out $32,000 in scholarships to 13 seniors from Westwood High School, McNeil High School, and Navarro High School.
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Temple Rotary Donates to Promise House for Homeless Rotary Club of Temple presented a check for $4,190 during its noon meeting May 26 to Rucker Preston, executive director of Family Promise of East Bell County. The funds will be used to help furnish one of the bedrooms for the new transitional housing campus they are building
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Temple Jackson Park Cleanup Rotary Club of Temple adding a sprinkle of love to a community gem, Jackson Park, part of the Temple Parks & Recreation. |
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Little Free Library for Cedar Park The Rotary Club of Cedar Park-Leander has enjoyed being a part of DG Beverly Luedke’s Rotary District 5870 grant which includes |
