District Newsletter - July 2023 (Jun 27, 2023)

July 2023 Edition

DG Monica Gutierrez's July Message

The start of a new Rotary year is always exciting. We take this time to recognize all the accomplishments for the past year and set forth goals for the next year. Although we change District and Club leaders every year, the focus remains the same - Service Above Self.

Get Your Rotary Landmark on the Map!

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!

New Public Image Tools

The District Public Image Team has created some new PUBLIC IMAGE TOOLS for Clubs! These tools are located on the PR 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 fundraiser

Rotary Rockstar Raffle Winners!

We want to CONGRATULATE all the winners of the 2022-2023 Rotary Rockstar Challenge! At District Conference on May 6th certificates were handed out to the winners however did not have time to hold the raffle for the cash prizes.

Rotary of Uvalde Bingo

Come help us raise money for a splash pad. Buy your ticket to save your seat. With each game being $3 a game when you buy the presale ticket. You have a chance to win up to $ 3,000. 1-4 & 6-9 games are a winning of $200 each, 5th game $400 payout, 10th game is $1,000 payout.

Walking Trail Benches

The Canyon Lake club recently completed erecting 8 park benches to be installed around a walking trail being developed within the county's Comal Park.

Boerne Noontime Rotary Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Recently the Rotary Club of Boerne (Noontime) celebrated 50 years of service to the Boerne Community. The Ribbon Cutting Celebration was hosted by Frost Bank and the Boerne Chamber of Commerce and was held at Frost Bank with over 150 people joining in the event.

Stone Oak Golf Ball Fundraiser

Help support the Stone Oak Rotary Club GOLF BALL DROP FUNDRAISER on July 31st! Buy a golf ball(s) that will be dropped by helicopter at the Sonterra Country Club ... ball closest to the hole wins a prize! Use the QR code to buy your golf balls!

Rotary E-Club of San Antonio Focuses on Literacy

The Rotary eClub of San Antonio have dedicated their community service efforts through investment in education and nutrition. Our Literacy Projects are student driven to increase family literacy and health from crib to 6^th grade.

San Antonio Northeast Rotary Installs Safety Signs

Under the expert guidance of Lane Mitchell of the Rotary Club of San Antonio, San Antonio Northeast Rotarians Dan Hernandez and Dan Clark installed safety signs in the parking areas of Madison High School on June 7, 2023.

Food 4 Kids Food Drive

Fredericksburg Nimitz Rotary held a food drive for Hill Country Needs Council's Food 4 Kids program which addresses weekend hunger in children who school personnel identify as “undernourished”.

Stop Pollution

Rotary International's newest Focus Area > Save the Environment, was definitely on the minds of the Fair Oaks Ranch Rotarians as they volunteered their time and efforts to conduct a highly successful Shred Day in the city of Fair Oaks Ranch. Over 200 households were able to eliminate potential ground waste by delivering items to be shredded instead of dumped in fill sites.

Wimberley Supporting the Homeless

The Wimberley Rotarians (and future Rotations) prepared supply bags for the homeless in our community. Each bag had basic toiletries, socks and a tee shirt, tissues, non-perishable food, and a recycled Rotary magazine. Some of these bags went to the Crisis Breadbasket center in town, and others will go to homeless shelters.

Vino and Bingo for a Cause

Nimitz Rotary in partnership with Texas Heritage Vineyard held a Vino and Bingo for a cause event at Texas Heritage Vineyard's tasting room on June 8th.

Four Clubs 4 Kids

The four Rotary clubs of Fair Oaks Ranch, Dominion, Boerne Noon, and Combat Human Trafficking, recently came together to build a much needed play / relaxation area at the Retreat 4 Kids sanctuary. Proving once again, that a "Rotary team" is a powerful force with unlimited capabilities.

Save the Date for the Fredericksburg-Nimitz Golf Tournament

Fredericksburg-Nimitz Rotary is having their 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament and Bunco Party on October 9, 2023 at Lady Bird Golf Course in Fredericksburg.

June Theme: Rotary Fellowships

Jun 01, 2023 – Jun 30, 2023

Last Day for to Report Activities

Jun 30, 2023

Del Rio's Independence Day Rodeo

Jul 01, 2023 – Jul 02, 2023

July Theme - Maternal and Child Health

Jul 01, 2023 – Jul 31, 2023

Rotary of Uvalde Bingo
SSGT Willie De Leon Civic Center
Jul 08, 2023 7:00 PM

Karnes City "Lonesome Dove Fest" Fundraiser
Panna Maria Hall
Jul 29, 2023 5:00 PM

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Eagle Pass

La Cantera

Wimberley

Fair Oaks Ranch

Rotary magazines 2023 Photo Awards
In Rotary magazine’s 2023 Photo Awards, we see the world courtesy of this year’s finalists.

A song of their own
The Imagine Impact Tour brings Gaby Moreno to her home country of Guatemala to inspire children to dream big.

Rotary International Convention concludes with a message of hope
As the gathering in Melbourne comes to an end, Rotary looks forward toward Singapore and a focus on mental health.

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