Thank you to all the outgoing officers who helped make this past year such a success. I look forward to working with our incoming leaders to ensure a productive 2026-2027 year. The Presidential message for the upcoming term is "Create Lasting Impact." In alignment with that, my personal message is "Be The Change." Together, we will make a lasting impact in our communities and across the world.
This year, we have been fortunate to have Jerry Hardy serve as our District Vice Governor. Throughout the year, Jerry has exemplified the spirit of Rotary's message to Unite for Good, bringing people together through service, leadership, and genuine friendship.
A new Rotary year is the perfect opportunity to take a fresh look at how your club is presented to your members, prospective members, and your community. Your club's website and social media channels are often the first impression someone has of Rotary. Are they current? Are they welcoming? Do they tell your club's story?
The Rotary New Year Checklist was created to help clubs conduct a simple Public Image Audit and ensure their communication tools are working for them—not against them.
ClubRunner has released Version 4.5.0 of its mobile app, bringing several new features, security enhancements, and usability improvements designed to make it easier than ever for members to stay connected and engaged.
What's New
Share Your Profile with a QR Code Networking just got easier! Members can now generate and share a personalized QR code containing their profile information, making it simple to exchange contact details at meetings, conferences, and events.
Get ready, Rotarians—Barcelona is calling, and the 2027 Rotary International Convention is set to be an unforgettable, high‑energy celebration of everything that makes Rotary extraordinary! Imagine thousands of members from around the world gathering in one of Europe’s most vibrant, art‑infused, sun‑splashed cities. A Rotary Convention isn’t just an event—it’s a burst of inspiration, global friendship, and Rotary spirit that stays with you long after you’re home.
The Acuña Club donated $250.00 and the West Springfield, Virginia Rotary Club donated $325.00 for this activity. Our Club donated the difference of $793.28 to complete the total of $1,368.28 to buy, toilet paper, wipes, and underpads, for the Nursing homes in Zaragoza, Coahuila ( Luz y Ezperanza), and Cd. Acuña, Coahuila ( La Divina Providencia).
The Rotary Club of San Marcos, in partnership with the Burdine Johnson Foundation, presented a $5,000 check to the San Marcos Senior Citizens Center on June 10 to help the Senior Center fund services targeting seniors.
Nikki head of EMT AND I CYNTHIA CUEVAS AS PRESIDENT of Wilson County provided the assistance to an elderly diagnosed with CANCER . We pray we provided a fresh breath of air to the resident.
The San Angelo Rotary Club, with support from a grant through Rotary District 5840, proudly partnered with the San Angelo Fire Department to help strengthen swiftwater rescue capabilities in the community. The donation of protective swiftwater rescue gear and a rescue boat — valued at more than $25,000 — will equip eight additional members of the SAFD swiftwater rescue team.
District Governor Craig Hardy presented The Winston School Interact Club with the “Best in District” Award 2025-2026 at the North Central Rotary Club meeting on June 8, 2026. The club performed 87 community service projects and racked up 1,700 service hours this school year.
As we close this chapter of the Lite Up Literacy Project, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the teachers, staff, students, and families of Ed Franz Elementary School for their wonderful partnership with Rotary eClub of San Antonio.
Jourdanton Community Scholarships began in 1985 with 15 local business men and women donating $100 from each business to three recipients, each receiving $500. The scholarship group grew quickly and finally turned the funds over to the Jourdanton Rotary Club.
The Rotary Club of San Marcos donated $500 and used musical instruments to the Mistick Krewe of Okeanos, a 501(c)(3) non-profit all volunteer organization that organizes a Carnival Parade in San Marcos each year on the Saturday before Mardi Gras. The parade features music and floats and winds through the Historic District of San Marcos and Downtown.
Nimitz Rotary partnered with Texas Heritage Vineyards Vino and Bingo for a Cause event to raise $1,500. Presenting the check to Jim Ryan are: left, Karen Montgomery, Special Events Chair, and Susan Johnson, owner for Texas Heritage Vineyard.
Gearing up for Literacy with Rotary Club of San Antonio, TX, CYCLE and the incredible 2nd Graders of Cable Elementary who achieved their reading goals! Thank you NISD and Rotarians Rosario Espinoso, Gladys Gonzalez and Leticia Salazar for facilitating this wonderful opportunity for ServiceAboveSelf -&- Changing Young Children’s Lives through Education.
The Acuña Club donated $ 250.00 and the West Springfield, Virginia Rotary Club donated $ 325.00 for this activity. Our Club donated the difference of $ 793.28 to complete the total of $1,368.28 to buy, toilet paper, wipes, and underpads, for the Nursing homes in Zaragoza, Coahuila (Luz y Ezperanza), and Cd. Acuña, Coahuila (La Divina Providencia).
The Rotary Club of Blanco County proudly awarded six scholarships of $2,000 each to graduating seniors from Blanco High School and Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) High School during recent end-of-year awards ceremonies.
The scholarships recognize students who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and a commitment to serving others. Through its annual scholarship program, the Rotary Club seeks to support local students as they pursue higher education and career goals.
2026 Scholarship Recipients Heartfelt congratulations to all of our esteemed scholarship recipients for the year 2026! We are thrilled to announce that we have awarded a total of 25 scholarships, each valued at $1,000.00.
The Rotary Club of Medina County awarded $8,200 in scholarships to area students during the month of May. Students from multiple county communities were awarded scholarships - 2 from Medina Valley ISD , 2 from Devine ISD, 3 from Hondo ISD, and 1 from Lytle ISD.
Nigerian takes office as president of Rotary InternationalSecond African to lead the global membership organization will focus on peacebuilding and lasting community
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