We’re looking for Rotarians from across the District who are passionate about helping Rotary grow and thrive! You don’t have to be a Membership Chair or an expert—if you have ideas, experience, enthusiasm, or simply a desire to help strengthen our clubs, we want YOU on the team!
Congratulations to the Rotary clubs that earned the 2025-26 Rotary International Club Excellence Award! This achievement recognizes clubs that demonstrated strong performance throughout the Rotary year while engaging members, serving their communities, supporting The Rotary Foundation, and advancing Rotary’s mission.
District 5840 is stepping up for the World’s Largest Polio Walk—and we want YOU to join us! On October 24 at 10:00 a.m., Rotarians and supporters across District 5840 will come together to raise awareness and show our commitment to a polio-free world.
The Rotary Rockstar Challenge is underway! If you’ve completed Levels 1 and 2—creating your club’s Rotary-compliant logo and conducting a brand audit—you’re ready to take the next step. Level 3: Promote Your Club
Now is the time to start planning your World Polio Day event! On October 24, Rotarians around the world will come together to raise awareness and support Rotary’s efforts to End Polio Now. Whether your club is planning a Pints for Polio fundraiser, a Polio Walk, or another creative fundraising event, we have resources to help make your event a success.
The Fair Oaks Ranch Rotary is thrilled to welcome our newest Youth Exchange student, Tobia, who has traveled all the way from the historic, canal-lined streets of Venice, Italy, to join our community for the upcoming year. Tobia touched down in San Antonio on August 3rd, where our club gathered at the airport to give him a huge, true-blue Texas welcome the moment he stepped off the plane.
For Maternal and Child Health Month, the Rotary Club of Wilson County sponsored a “Baby Shower” for the South Texas Pregnancy Center, a non-profit organization that provides compassionate care to pregnant women and their families. They offer free pregnancy tests, limited ultrasounds during the first trimester, and Prenatal & Parenting Classes.
Fredericksburg-Nimitz Rotary and Texas Heritage Vineyards raised $3,000 for the Hill Country Needs Council's Food 4 Kids Supplemental Weekend Nutrition Program. Nimitz Rotary provided food by donation and raffled gift baskets at a Vino and Bingo event held at Texas Heritage Vineyards.
Long time rotary member, Jack Harrison, received congressional recognition from Congressman Henry Cuellar for his involvement in the Rotary Club of Jourdanton and Jourdanton Chamber of Commerce. Jack's vision and dedication led to the creation of the annual Fourth of July celebration over 25 years ago that brings the community together to celebrate and connect with one another. We are so proud of Jack and his commitment to our club and our community!
Looking for a fresh voice, a new perspective or an inspiring program for your Rotary Club? District 5840 Speakers Bureau has been updated and is ready to help you find engaging speakers and informative programs for your next meeting.
Twenty-two Rotarians wearing Rotary apparel staffed an awareness and membership recruitment booth and circulated at the annual San Marcos Chamber Business Showcase on August 19. There were more than 100 vendor booths and thousands of attendees to the event, held at the Convention Center.
As wildfire recovery efforts continue across the country, we’re reminded that service doesn’t end when the headlines do. Heartfelt thanks to our fellow San Antonio Rotarian LoriAnn Tinajero, American Red Cross National Deployments Elected Official Liaison & External Relations and Regional Philanthropy Officer, for her steadfast leadership and commitment to Service Above Self.
The Rotary Club of Wilson County truly embraced Membership and Development Month in August by recognizing the contributions and impact of existing members and inviting prospective members to the August 17th meeting. There were nearly 20 guests in attendance.
Fredericksburg Morning Rotary Club’s 17th Annual Kraut Run, featuring 8K and 5K timed runs and a 5K walk will be held Saturday, October 3rd in Fredericksburg, TX. The walk is not timed, and everyone is welcome. It’s held Oktoberfest weekend, so you can go to the Oompah party right after our event.
The Rotary Club of Medina County is holding a Hometown Heroes BBQ Event at Hondo City Park #1, 733 FM 426 N, Hondo, TX 78861 on Friday, October 23 from 5 to 7 pm and Saturday, October 24 from 10 am to 2 pm. This is a fundraising event with funds coming from sponsors, teams competing in the BBQ, vendor booth fees, and beverage sales; funds raised over the costs of the event support Rotary projects including scholarships. Last year the event allowed us to give $8,200 in scholarships.
Thank you Snack Pak 4 Kids for another wonderful opportunity for Service Above Self!
Together, our Rotary Club of San Antonio, TX -&- District Governor Bobby Martinez helped bag 5,000 nutritious food packs for children experiencing food insecurity. By ensuring access to healthy food over the weekends and evenings, Students come to school ready to learn!
The Texas State University Rotaract Club in San Marcos participated in a student activity recruiting fair on August 26. Several Rotarians helped. Pictured: Dru Sawyer (Rotarian), Akerra Jackson (Rotaract President), Xochitl Gonzalez (Rotaract Secretary), Noely’s Oroszo (Rotaract Vice President), and Jannett Jackson and Eric Fidler(Rotarians).
August was an incredibly busy and meaningful month for the Rotary Club of San Antonio North Central, as members demonstrated their commitment to building a brighter future for generations to come—both at home and around the world. The club celebrated three outstanding high school students by presenting scholarship awards to Jenna Carlson, Zoe Cronenberger and Luke Pruske.
San Marcos Rotary created a new category of membership in spring 2026 called Corporate Membership. An organization can join for $2,000 a year and identify up to three employees as Rotary members to represent them. The first Corporate Members are Texas State University, and LaCima, a residential community of new homes in San Marcos. Three University employees have been inducted into the club as well as two leaders from LaCima.
The Rotary Club of Atascosa County is excited to announce that we have placed a collection box for diapers of any size at the front entrance of Lowe's Market in Poteet!
President of the Rotary Club of Jourdanton, Shannon Chicoine, received the Paul Harris Fellow Award! Shannon has demonstrated outstanding community service and a commitment to the ideals of Rotary.
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