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ROTARY CONNECTS THE WORLD is our theme for this Rotary year. Service in our communities and across the globe is our focus in District 5840. Through service we build positive relationships around the world and in our communities.
Attention all members from your Club Foundation Committee, Membership Committee, Club International Service Committee, and interested Club Leaders and Assistant Governors! Join the District 5840 Rotary Foundation Committee for a Rotary Foundation Seminar. Here are some of the things you will learn. How to use online reports, fundraising and recognition, grants, End Polio Now, scholarships, using the Learning Center, relationship with club membership committee, major gifts and Million Dollar Dinner. To register, click here. You must be signed in.
Want double recognition points for contributions to the Annual Fund of The Rotary Foundation? Our D5840 Past District Governors are offering their personal recognition points as a match for District Rotarian contributions until 30 September 2019. Click here for details.
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President Brandon Logan would like to invite you and your club to attend this special luncheon on August 21. Mr. Ezra Teshome will be speaking about Rotary International progress on polio and the upcoming new initiative on eradicating malaria.
A note from Rotary District 5840 Foundation Chair Jerry Hardy...
My sister in Atlanta found out Rotary sends these neat tribute cards when you donate in somebody's name; so she surprised me with one. It is all online, the greeting cards are first-quality and it is a great gift for somebody who (a) already has plenty of stuff and (b) likes Rotary. Click here to find out more information.
Registration is now open for the September 14th Rotary Leadership Institute. For more information and to register, click h
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ere.The Rotary International Council on Legislation (COL) has released their 2019 document that lists the changes for Clubs and Districts. To read the document, see the COL document, click here.
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tees of the Rotary Foundation bestow this honor in recognition of outstanding efforts to promote the Foundation’s many programs dedicated to international understanding. Only 50 are awarded worldwide each year. We are proud to announce our own PDG Sherri Muniz is a 2019 recipient.
tees of the Rotary Foundation bestow this honor in recognition of outstanding efforts to promote the Foundation’s many programs dedicated to international understanding. Only 50 are awarded worldwide each year. We are proud to announce our own PDG Sherri Muniz is a 2019 recipient. Sherri's dedication to Rotary is apparent in everything she does. Her leadership in the club, district and beyond is inspiring. Sherri's work with international service projects has made a huge difference in the lives of others. Congratulations, Sherri!
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The Sun met the Moon in the hot waters south of the border. Don Jones and Rusty Meador of Boerne Sunrise Rotary joined Robert Cisneros, Jennica Colvin, Cathy Cisneros Viera, and Ron Cisneros of Boerne Moontime Rotary at the Aguascalientes Rotary Club in Mexico. The Rotarians were there to look at the Banco de Ojos project that has been ongoing for the last twenty years.
Miguel Segura (President Select of new Passport Club) and Jackson Moss (District 5840 Assistant Governor 2019-2020-Passport Club) welcome guests to the first orientation/recruiting “After Work Happy Hour” hosted by the newly forming club. Membership is open to any currently inactive Rotarian in District 5840.
The Rotary Club of San Antonio at the Dominion was recently featured in a local magazine. To read the article, click here.
Residents in certain counties can now use text messages to reach help in case of emergencies
In the case of an emergency, most people’s primal instinct is to pick up their phones and dial 9-1-1. Although that should still be your first option, certain situations may require your silence in order to maintain your safety.
Reconnect with Rotary through the new District 5840 Rotary Passport Club! This is a unique type of Rotary Club with flexible attendance where members participate in meetings and events of multiple clubs of their choice helping in service projects, fundraisers, and most of the things traditional club Rotarians do. The new Club's membership focus is on former Rotarians and Rotarians who are considering leaving a club due to schedule commitments.
District Governor Kathy Hubbard is trying to increase awareness about Human Trafficking. To learn more about this growing issue, take a moment to view this video, from the Texas Attorney General. Click here to view the video.
Does your club have a fundraiser this year? If so, why not advertise it on the District Website?
We have some new satellite clubs in District 5840. Need a makeup? Here is more information.
The "Speakers’ Bureau" is designed to give Rotary Clubs a broad selection of dynamic, inspiring speakers, who are willing to speak at your club function for no charge. 
