Volunteers Needed for Rise Against Hunger Event

Volunteers Needed for Rise Against Hunger Event![]() San Marcos Rotary needs 150 volunteers and some donors for our Saturday, October 14 9-12 Rise Against Hunger event to package 15,000 meals (each feeding 6 people) to be sent to a famine stricken place in the world. We are also trying to raise donations for the Hays County Food Bank and School Fuel. Donations for local food programs can be mailed to Rotary Club of San Marcos, PO Box 581, San Marcos TX 78667 https://rah.my.salesforce-sites.com/events/homepage?id=7013Z000002L5teQAC
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Blanco County Offers Brain Fitness Event![]() The Rotary Club of Blanco County helps folks in the community keep their brains in shape by offering a monthly brain fitness event at the Community Resource Center (CRC) in Johnson City.
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San Marcos Packs School Supplies for Mexico![]() San Marcos packed school supplies for 8 villages in Northern Mexico and youth serving nonprofits in San Marcos on September 1st.
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Crossing Boundaries Donations or Pet Shelters in Acuna![]() Members of the Club Rotario Empresarial Acuna as well as Cd. Acuña Rotary Club of their Project Croqueton Del Rio Rotary Club raised over $100.00 for donations. Pictured are President, Oscar Navarrette & fellow Rotarians Steve Wilson at the pet supply project. As well other Rotarians who volunteered. |
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Field of Dreams ContributionsDel Rio Rotary Club was one of the first Organization on board in helping the City of Del Rio by contributing $30,500 in 2014. The Feild of Dreams project started in 2013 and 10 years later was the ribbon cutting. |
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Gold Raffle Tickets Now On Sale![]() Tickets are now available for the Oak Hill's Annual Gold Raffle Fundraiser! Only 350 tickets are sold! Need not be present to win. Click to buy tickets.
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DG Monica Gutierrez's September Message![]() August started with some great news from our Rotary Regional Membership Chair Alex Johnson. He informed me that D5840 was the only District in Zone 25B to have ended the RY22-23 with a gain in membership. This is the result of an outstanding effort from our District Membership Team last year that I know will continue this year.
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District Leadership Spotlight - District Membership Co-Chair, Holly Croom
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Volunteer for Morgan's Wonderland![]() Volunteers needed for Oct. 31, 2023 at Morgan's Wonderland! Click to sign-up. Also, if a club would like to volunteer to run an entire table, please email volunteers@morganswonderland.com directly for assignment. Monetary and Candy donation are still very welcome and needed!
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Membership Madness Challenge Winners![]() District Membership Co-Chair (now District Governor Elect), Kristen Salazar, visited five clubs in District 5840 over the last two months to bring a special delivery. These five clubs participated in the Membership Madness Challenge last Rotary Year and met the requirements to receive a customized banner for their Club purchased by District 5840.
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Crossing Boundaries Donations or Pet Shelters in Acuna![]() Club Rotario Empresarial Acuna (Mexico) invited the Del Rio Rotary Club to help them feed stray dogs and cats who are living on the streets in Acuna. Many Del Rio Rotarians donated dog and cat food for this worthy cause. |
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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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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.
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Walk With Us to Prevent Suicide![]() Join the Alamo Heights Rotary Club at the OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK on Saturday, October 28 at the Nelson Wolff Stadium, San Antonio, TX. They are walking to raise awareness and protect mental health and lives. To register or donate.
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Easily Create Your Club Public Image Strategy![]() Jump Start Your Club's Public Image! Complete this short survey to create your Club's Public Image Strategy for Rotary Year 2023-24.
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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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District 5840 Welcomes Long-Term Inbound RYE Students![]() District 5840 Clubs welcome eight inbound students who began arriving in Texas on August 2. They are Mariana from Brazil hosted by Beeville, Loraine from France hosted by Boerne, Nora from Germany hosted by Fredericksburg Morning, Oscar from Spain hosted by New Braunfels, Ruby from Taiwan hosted by New Braunfels Downtown, Edoardo from Italy hosted by Pleasanton, Paul from Belgium hosted by San Marcos and Kellie from Sweden hosted by Seguin.
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San Antonio's Meeting Site - Expansion CompletedThe Rotary Club of San Antonio – Club 52 – founded in 1912 has a new and permanent home at the newly completed Dawson Family Hall within the historic Witte Museum (1926) in near downtown San Antonio. In perhaps a first for a large Club (~400), our Club now has a permanent weekly home for its meetings.
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Tri-County Rotary Club President's Meeting![]() Tri-County Rotary Club Presidents’ Meeting with Rotary District 5840 Assistant Governor. Met on 8-14-23 at Chile Bandera in Jourdanton to discuss goals and successes!
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Dominion Rotary Foundation Shoot for Hope Clay Shoot![]() Sept 21, 2023 - Dominion Rotary Foundation Shoot for Hope Clay Shoot at the San Antonio Gun Club, 928 E. Contour Dr., San Antonio, TX 78212
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Del Rio Crayola Club Project![]() "Del Rio Cravola Club Project" Fellow Rotarians Rey Sanchez, Diana Barrientos and Gregorio Arrambide, with the help of volunteers, speperated school supplies for each elementary campus in Del Rio. Other volunteers Nathan Villarreal, Abel Lopez and Schuyler Burdett. |
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Support for Maui![]() August 9, 2023 was a tragic day for our Rotarians, families and friends on the Island of Maui. The fires across the island have changed lives forever. Truly devastating. Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted. As people of action, we can take immediate action. As we come together to recover and rebuild, we need to support each other. Rotary District 5000 Foundation has created a special relief fund for the victims. Click here to donate. |
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Leaving an Impact for Kids in Need
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Service Project at Haven for Hope![]() On Saturday July 29, Rotary Club of San Antonio members and friends gathered on the campus of Haven for Hope, for their monthly volunteer service-day project. Approximately 40 volunteers came together to beautify the entrance to the campus by painting light poles, walls and handrails. |
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San Antonio Pearl Golf Tournament![]() You're invited to the Annual Rotary Club of San Antonio Pearl Golf Tournament on September 15th at historic Brackenridge Park Golf Course, located minutes from the historic Pearl Brewery district. Lunch will be provided as we golf for a cause! Click to Register.
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Kerrville Rotary at the UGRA - River Clean![]() The Rotary Club of Kerrville along with other volunteers participated in the 20th Annual River Clean Up at Upper Guadalupe River Authority (UGRA).
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DG Monica Gutierrez's August Message![]() With the first month into the new Rotary year already gone, I must admit it went by faster than I anticipated. It started by planning a few joint club District Governor visits and attending a club Board meeting via Zoom. |
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District Leader Spotlight - Assistant Governor Rosie Ramirez
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Rotary Rockstar Challenge 2023-2024![]() We are excited to announce the rollout of our new ROTARY ROCKSTAR CHALLENGE! The Rotary Rockstar Challenge was designed to help Clubs increase their public image skill set. The more you promote your Club, the better the odds are at increasing your membership. It is a win-win all around! Each level game introduces you to tools and resources to promote your Club to your members, around the District, your community and Rotary International |
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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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Fair Oaks Ranch Couple Shares Vision of Service![]() Past District Governor Kathy Hubbard swears in her husband, Ron Hubbard, at the Annual Installation Dinner. Mrs. Hubbard was also the first President of the Fair Oaks Ranch Club when it was chartered in 2012. Ron and Kathy share a deep commitment of doing good in the world!
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Connecting with our Community in Fair Oaks Ranch![]() When the Home Owners Association of Fair Oaks Ranch wanted to spread Patriotism with a patriotic Golf Cart Parade on July 4th, they looked no further than the Fair Oaks Ranch Rotary Club for Volunteers! Our members provided traffic control, Emcee services, even participation in the "Best Decorated" contest... proving Rotarians are leaders and servants in our community. |
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Rotary Leadership Institute - September 16th![]() There will be a Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) on Saturday, September 16th, 2023 from 8:30AM to 4:30PM at the Spring Creek United Methodist Church, 28970 Old Fredericksburg Rd, Fair Oaks, TX 78015. Classes will begin at 9AM. The institute is $50 and is open to all Rotarians. Click to Register. |
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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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San Antonio Pearl Feeds Over 168 Homeless Individuals![]() On Sunday, July 9, 2023, the Rotary Club of San Antonio Pearl handed out food, including plates of lasagna and salad, as well as essentials, such as feminine hygiene products and other toiletries. On San Antonio’s Near West Side, the lunch benefitted about 168 individuals in need (and 2 pets), and was coordinated by Under The Bridge, Inc., a local nonprofit that has served San Antonio’s most vulnerable populations a warm meal every Sunday since 1988.
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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.
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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. |
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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.
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Rotarian of the Year![]() On June 27th, at their regular scheduled meeting, the Kenedy Rotary Club presented the prestigious Rotarian of the Year Award to their outgoing Secretary, Janet Martin.
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Installation of New Officers![]() On June 19th, 6:30 p.m. the Kenedy Rotary Club held their annual installation of officers banquet at their meeting location, 5D Steakhouse.
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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!
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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 6th grade. |
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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!
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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.
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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. |
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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”.
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Money for Meals![]() Fundraising efforts netted $1,500 for the Meals for Vets program. A check was presented to Hollie Baker and Melinda Froess from Meals for Vets. The organization in turn presented our club with a plaque of appreciation for our fundraising efforts that we have done for their organization.
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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.
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DG Dwayne Hopkins June Message![]() It has been an honor and pleasure serving with you in Rotary this year. Thank you so much for all you do as Rotarians in our community, national and around the world. As we wind down this Rotary year, we have exceeded our goal on Foundation Giving and Polio plus in the district. |
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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
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Blanco County's International Project in Belize![]() Several Rotarians from the Blanco County Club traveled to Placencia Village, Belize, Central America in May. As an international project, they visited St. John’s Primary School and presented them with approximately 100 books for the school’s library and 50 hygiene kits for children of the school.
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Rotarians Helping with Yard Clean Up![]() YOUR Rotary Club partnered with San Antonio District 3 and Operation Rebuild to assist a local resident in need of yard clean up, Thursday, May 25. Rotarians being Rotarians stepped in to help and even brought along friends to assist.
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Social Gathering![]() Fredericksburg Nimitz Rotary were the recipients of the District 5840 Rotary Club of the Year award presented to attending members at the District Conference held on May 6th in San Antonio.
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Fredericksburg Rotary Club Awards $21,000 in Scholarships![]() The Fredericksburg Rotary Club awarded $21,000 in college scholarships to 13 high school seniors in May 2023.
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School Safety![]() The Rotary Club of Fair Oaks Ranch was able to raise enough funds through private donations and club / foundation sources to proudly sponsor the School Resource Officer (police) program full time for Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary School. There is no higher community priority than keeping our children / future leaders safe while they grow and learn.
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Rotarians Support Blessings in a Backpack Program![]() The Rotary Club of Boerne is one of three Rotary Clubs that support Blessings in a Backpack, a non-profit organization. For ten years this organization has been providing weekend food packages consisting of two breakfasts, two lunches and several snacks to children living in poverty who are enrolled in the Federal Meal Program.
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Rotary Foundation Raffle Drawing![]() The District Rotary Raffle for the Annual Fund kicked off this morning at The Pearl Brewery with several Rotarians from around District 5840! Participation in the drawing helps raise funds for The Rotary Foundation - Annual Fund. The Annual Fund supports our local and global grants. Seven names were called and each winner will receive a $1,000 Visa Cash Card. The winners are: Emily Davis Rose Funko Rita Apolinas Ross Bigelow Sean & Dr. Janice O’Brien Stephanie Macchia Monica Gutierrez Thanks for your participation in this year’s raffle drawing!!
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Rotary Club of New Braunfels Top 10 Academic Students Recognition Program![]() The Rotary Club of New Braunfels recently held their annual Top 10 Academic Students Recognition Program, celebrating the top ten graduating seniors from Canyon High School, New Braunfels High School, and the New Braunfels Christian Academy. |
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San Antonio Pearl Feeds The Homeless![]() On Sunday, April 30, 2023, the Rotary Club of San Antonio Pearl handed out food, including plates of lasagna and salad, as well as essentials, such as feminine hygiene products and other toiletries.
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Congratulations to our Rotary Rockstars!![]() CONGRATULATIONS to the following clubs for earning ROTARY ROCKSTAR status for our PUBLIC IMAGE CHALLENGE: Rotary Club of Blanco County, ROTARY Club Of Fair Oaks Ranch, Fredericksburg Morning Rotary, Jourdanton Rotary Club, Rotary Club of Kerrville, Rotary Club of New Braunfels, Oak Hills Rotary, Rotary Club of San Antonio Pearl, Pleasanton Rotary Club, Randolph Metrocom Rotary Club, Rotary Club of Alamo Ranch, San Antonio North Central Rotary Club, Rotary Club of San Antonio South and Rotary of San Marcos! Shout out to the nine clubs that completed the bonus rounds ... PUBLIC IMAGE SUPERSTARS!!!
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DG Dwayne Hopkins May Message![]() Wow, what an amazing Rotary District 5840 District Conference! We had 200 Rotarian's from the District attend this event at the UTSA R.A.C.E. center. A special thank you to PDG Jan Livingston (District Conference Chair) and the entire District Conference Committee for doing such an amazing job in organizing the event. Clearly, an event this size can not happen without a committee doing great work up front, during and after the conference.
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Register for DG Monica Gutierrez & Leadership Team Installation![]() Join us on Sunday, June 25 at 1PM for the Installation of District Governor Monica Gutierrez and the Leadership Team at Aggie Park, 6205 West Ave, San Antonio, TX. Tickets are $40/person or a table of 8 for $300. Attire: Fiesta. Ticket sales profit will support Therapy Animals of San Antonio.
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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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4H Club Receives DonationCanyon Lake, President Max El Tawil presents a $500 Check to Canyon Lake's local 4H Club.
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Interact Clubs in Tanzania Initiate Sustainable Soap Making Project![]() Students at seven public schools in Katoma, Tanzania, were trained in making liquid soap this month by the Karagwe Rotary Club.
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Annual Homecoming Pre-Game Dinner![]() On Friday, September 23, 2022 the Jourdanton Rotary Club had their annual Homecoming Pregame Dinner at the Jourdanton High School Cafeteria.
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Sharing Our Vision For Service Above SelfThe Rotary Club of Randolph Metrocom showed up BIG to promote "Service Above Self" at The Chamber Luncheon held on April 18, 2023 where Non-Profit Organizations set up booths to Promote their organization.
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Rotarians Come Together To Serve![]() Members of the San Antonio Northeast Rotary Club volunteered alongside with their fellow Rotarians in the Randolph Metrocom Rotary Club at the 13th annual GRASP Western Night on Thursday, March 16th.
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Beeville Rotary Recruits High School Volunteers![]() Here are two active Beeville Rotarians, Lola Castro, and Madeline Madden, recruiting ACC Jones High School volunteers to help with our "Service Above Self" projects.
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Alamo Heights HS Interact Club at Alamo Heights NightOnce again the Alamo Heights High School Interact Club officers were on hand to put smiles on the faces of the children who came out to AH Night year. . The Interactors have been providing temporary tattoes to the children for several years now. The club is sponsored by the Alamo Heights Rotary Club.
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Rotarians and Scouts - A Good Match![]() The Rotary Club of Boerne (Noontime) are the proud sponsors of Boerne Scout Troop 102 and Pack 102. Rotarian Rick Swinghamer is the Chartered Organization Representative of Troop 102 and Pack 102 in Boerne.
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Seguin Rotary Club Annual $20,000 Raffle Fundraiser![]() |
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Winston Interact at Poteet Strawberry Festival![]() The Winston School Interact Club traveled to Poteet Friday, April 14, 2023 to help the Poteet HS Interact Club with their Nacho and Pink Lemonade booth at the Poteet Strawberry Festival.
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Jourdanton Interact Club Selects New Officers![]() The Jourdanton Interact Club met on April 17th at the Jourdanton Senior Citizen's Center to select new officers for 2023-2024 year.
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Spring Into Giving - A Hidden Heart![]() Oak Hills Rotary Club presents local San Antonio non profit, A Hidden Heart with a check. A Heart Heart provide resources and life skills to families to create a better future. To learn more about this organization visit their Facebook page. #springintogiving
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Donation to Meals for Vets![]() Cindy Turner presents a check for $2,400 to Hope Mitchell from Meals for Vets. The club raised money at Texas Heritage Vineyards' quarterly Vino and Bingo for a Cause event held in March. We offered Irish Stew by donation and raffled some great gift baskets.
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Scramble 4 Scholarships![]() |
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First Responders Lunch |
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How to Create a People Of Action Campaign![]() Promote your Club and inspire your Community easily by using the "People Of Action" Campaign developed by Rotary International. It is not difficult - only takes 2 steps:
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DG Dwayne Hopkins April Message![]() The Rotary 5840 District Conference on 6 May is fast approaching. Please sign up as soon as possible as seats are limited. This conference is for all Rotarians and serves as a celebration of the Rotary year. The Conference will be at the UTSA Sports complex with UTSC Coach Carol Torok as guest speaker.
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District 5840 Combat Human Trafficking Rotary Club Supports Students for Golf Tournament![]() The Program for Excellence in Selling Spring Golf Open Tournament is an event held to provide real-world selling experience to upcoming business professionals who are part of an advanced sales training program.
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Beeville Spring Project![]() A team of Rotarians distributed eggs at the Vineyard (a local Beeville non-profit) to those in need of food assistance in Beeville. Farm Fresh Eggs were purchased by the Beeville Rotary Club from the Amaral Ranch, LLC who generously gave of their time to deliver the eggs to the Rotarian team, assuring safe delivery.
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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. As one of the greatest advances of modern medicine, vaccines are safe, effective, and save millions of lives each year. Our progress in the fight to end polio is proof that vaccines work. |
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4th Annual R.A.T Race - April 29th![]() Please join us for our 4th Annual R.A.T. Race on April 29, 2023. Proceeds Benefit Local and International Charities.
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Rotary Leadership Institute Training - May 20th![]() There will be a Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) on Saturday, May 20th, 2023 from 8:30AM to 4:30PM at the Spring Creek United Methodist Church, 28970 Old Fredericksburg Rd, Fair Oaks, TX 78015. The institute is $50 and is open to all Rotarians. Click to Register.
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Celebrating our Legacy Members![]() The Rotary Club of San Antonio had the great privilege to recognize two members celebrating milestone years of of service. Melvin Mitchell was honored for reaching 60 years of Rotary service. Melvin was joined on stage by his son Lane, daughter-in-law Charlotte and granddaughter Molly who are all Rotarians in our club.
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Blanco County Rotary Club’s Annual Golf Tournament![]() The Rotary Club of Blanco County is sponsoring its annual Joe Garcia Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, May 1st, at Blanco’s Vaaler Creek Golf Course.
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Eagle Scout recognized by the International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians (IFSR)![]() Pete Siegel, District 5840 IFSR Coordinator presented the IFSR Eagle Scout Recognition Certificate to Eagle Scout Kurt Krueger at his Court of Honor on February 25, 2023. Kurt is a member of Scouts BSA Troop 90 which is chartered to Abiding Presence Lutheran Church.
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San Marcos Casino Night Raises Money for Youth Serving NonprofitsThe Rotary Club of San Marcos hosted a Casino Night fundraiser on March 4 to raise funds for youth serving nonprofits in San Marcos.
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Free Veterans Appreciation Breakfast![]() |
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Rotarians Help to Clean Up Cibolo Creek![]() This past month members of the Rotary Club of Boerne (Noontime) were once again serving their community. The Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” was exemplified by their picking up of garbage along the banks and in the waters of Cibolo Creek.
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DG Dwayne Hopkins March Message![]() I am so excited to announce the location of the 2023 Rotary District 5840 Conference. The Conference will be at the UTSA Sports Complex in San Antonio on 6 May 2023. Please go to the district page and sign up. This one-day event is designed for everyone in the district and will only cost $50 with lunch. Club leadership training will be provided for President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and other key positions. We will also announce the Club of the Year, Rotarian of the Year and other top awards at this event. Clearly, this is an all-attend district event. Come on out, wear your favorite professional football shirt/jersey and have fun. We will start at 9:00 a.m. and be finished by 5:00 p.m. |
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District Conference & Club Leader Training![]() Join us Saturday, May 6th for the District Conference & Club Leader Training at the UTSA Sports Complex 9AM-5PM in San Antonio. The event includes lunch and snacks. Cost is $50/person. Come on out, wear your favorite professional football shirt/jersey and have fun. Click to Register.
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Boerne Sunrise Rotary Sponsors New Interact Club
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Welcome to My World![]() DG Dwayne (aka Floyd Wayne) will donate profits from this cover song "Welcome to My World" to the Rotary Foundation from 21 Feb - 21 April 2023. Just go to the Amazon site (see site link below) and contribute 99 cents. Then, download the song by DG Dwayne (aka Wayne Floyd). Let's help the Rotary Foundation do great things around the world. Amazon Link to download here only 99 cent... https://amzn.to/3YXmrIE Hear sample of cover song "Welcome To My World" here https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/floydwayne/welcome-to-my-world
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Danforth winners of Rotary Loves Readers![]() The Rotary Club of Wimberley is proud to announce the winner and runner up of the third Danforth Rotary Loves Readers contest of the school year.
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Public Image Training - March 29![]() Join us on Wednesday, March 29th at 6PM on Zoom for a special Public Image Training Seminar on how to Promote your Club - Inspire your Community using a People of Action Campaign.
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Beeville Rotary Days of Service![]() Here are Beeville Rotarians with "service above self" smiles. The early Saturday morning clean-up service project also put smiles on the faces of the Beeville residents who were happy to see another road full of paper and plastic cleared of such waste. |
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Kerrville Days of Service![]() Saturday March 4th the Rotary club of Kerrville volunteered at the Hill Country Crisis Center cleaning out/reorganizing their storage. |
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Kenedy Rotary Takes Home 1st Place Trophy![]() The Kenedy Rotary Club participated in the Goliad County Fair Parade, Saturday March 11 in Goliad. Continuing to celebrate their 100 yr, they took home the “1st Place Non-Commercial Float Goliad County Fair” trophy! |
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Days of Service Blood Drive![]() Rotary Club of Kerrville Blood Drive on Fri March 3rd was a great success. Thanks to #crenwelgemotors for allowing us to collect blood at their location and to everyone who came by and donated the "gift of life". #District5840RotaryDaysofService #kerrvillerotary |
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Blanco Club Assists at Middle School Educational Event![]() Rotarians Anne Marie Morgan, Harvie Lindeman and Tracy Barr assisted with set up and serving lunch at the Blanco Middle School Educational Event held February 10. During the event students attended presentations on topics such as healthy eating, substance abuse prevention, mental health awareness, kindness, healthy relationships, and all around health goals. |
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Rotary Rockstar Challenge - Opportunity to Win a Cash Prize![]() Did you hear the news? There is now an opportunity to win a cash prize for completing the Rotary Rockstar Challenge! There are only five tasks. We KNOW you can get them all done before the May 1 deadline.
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Cupid's Bow Bash Fundraiser![]() The Fredericksburg Rotary Club held a very successful Cupid's Bow Bash fundraiser on February 13. The sold-out event featured dancing to the music of the Bob Appel Band, a catered dinner, 100-item silent auction and a wine pull. The event raised over $32,000 to benefit our Club's Scholarship, Toys for Tots and Literacy programs. |
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San Marcos Sponsors Golf Scramble for ScholarshipsThe Rotary Club of San Marcos is sponsoring a Scramble 4 Scholarships on Friday, May 12 to fund scholarships for San Marcos area high school seniors. The event will be held at the Double J Ranch Golf Club in Woodcreek, just outside Wimberley. The cost is $150 for individuals or $500 for a team. Beverage, meal, and a title sponsor are being sought. Contact event chair Scott Yarbrough at 512-214-8730 or email scott@theyarbroughagency.com |
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Green and Cream Pints for Polio![]() The Rotary Club of Ballinger will be hosting a Pints for Polio fundraiser on March 17th from 5-8pm on 8th Street in Ballinger. Partnering with the City of Ballinger, The Coffee Haus on Main and other local businesses, the Rotary Club of Ballinger will have live music from the Davis Brothers Band, after hours shopping in which many local businesses will donate a percentage of the proceeds to Pints for Polio. So come out, listen to some music, make a donation and drink some green beer!
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DG Dwayne Hopkins February Message![]() February 27th through March 4 is Rotary District 5840 Service Project Week. Rotary clubs all around District 5840 can maximize opportunities around service projects in local communities or even combine projects with several clubs. Please use local social media to push efforts and information on all the great work Rotarians are doing in the community. This of course is centered around Rotary Service Project Day at McAllister Park that is sponsored by the San Antonio Rotary Club on 4 March. Registration for this project starts at 9:00 a. with work efforts going from 10a.m. – 2p.m. More details the park sign-up can be found at this link https://rotary5840.org/event/rotary-day-sa-2023/ |
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100th Year Celebration![]() The Rotary Club of Kenedy, Texas #1908, celebrates their 100th year Feb. 7, 2023, at the Second Street Art Gallery, Kenedy. Guest Speaker, Kristen Salazar, District Governor Nominee, representing District 5840. Also on this day, the City of Kenedy, places a RI road sign the very first displayed on the main highway of 181. |
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Rotary District Service Week![]() Mark your calendars for Feb 27 - March 4 for Rotary District 5840 - South Central Texas SERVICE PROJECT WEEK!! We are encouraging all Clubs to hold a service project in your community or join the ROTARY DAY OF SERVICE hosted by the Rotary Club of San Antonio at McAllister Park on March 4th. To sign-up: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GK6Y83Y March 4th Schedule - Meet at Pavilion #5 (watch for Rotary signs)
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Congratulations - Rotary Club of La Cantera![]() We are proud to announce the chart of our newest Club - Rotary Club of La Cantera! They chartered on January 26th with 23 members.
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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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Fredericksburg Rotary Katoma Water ProjectFredericksburg Rotary Club joined with five other Clubs to construct rainwater catchment tanks, toilets, handwashing facilities, septic tanks and incinerators for sanitary napkins at seven public schools in northwest Tanzania. |
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Oak Hills Adopts Family During the Holidays![]() Oak Hills Rotary adopted a family of 4 at Christmas time. Rotarians shopped for various items requested and wrapped the gifts. Thank you to club Secretary, Veronica Ruse and DG Dwayne Hopkins for helping deliver the wonderful cheer to the family. |
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Celebrating 100 Years!![]() Chartered Feb. 8, 1923. 100 year Celebration. Banner Display and cake cutting ceremony. Feb.7, 2023, 12:00 noon at the Second Street Art Gallery, 122 S 2nd Street, Kenedy, Texas |
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Rotary Day SA 2023 - Save the Date!![]() Join us for the 5th annual Rotary Day SA! Rotary Day SA brings together Rotarians from all over the district for a day of service to the community. This year will be a cleanup day at on Saturday, March 4th 10AM-2PM at McAllister Park, 13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd. Rotarians will pick up trash, spread mulch and paint picnic tables. Sign up here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GK6Y83Y |
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Pleasanton Rotary supports the PJHS Helping Closet![]() A team of dedicated educators at PISD are working to provide assistance with hygiene, clothing and food items to students in need. The Pleasanton Rotary Club is supporting their efforts though financial donations, in-kind donations, and an ongoing relationship with a Club member’s online Ebay clothing store to meet specific needs. |
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Funds for the Golden Hub Senior Center![]() Cindy Turner presents a check to a representative from the Golden Hub Community Center for $1,050. The funds were raised at a Bunco and Vino event held at Wildseed Farms VIneyards. |
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Funds donation to the Hill Country Needs Council![]() Jimmy Culp presents a check for $2,400 to Cindy Hefiner of the Hill Country Needs Council earmarked for their Food for Kids Program. |
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DG Dwayne Hopkins January Message![]() A Rotary Story “Dinner With Rotary friend Yale “Buzz” Trustin and His Wife Litzie Trustin”. You never knew who you may be sitting with at a Rotary event. In fact, I would say every single member in Rotary is important. We need all people of different ages, background, gender, race, cultural, experiences and ability to form an amazing organization. This is a story of one such Rotarian (mentor) whom I learned so much.
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Stone Oak's 10th Annual Casino Royale![]() Mark your calendar for the RC of Stone Oak's 10th Annual Casino Royale on Saturday, March 25th. For more information email stoneoakrotarysa@gmail.com.
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Pearl Rotarians and students of Antonian HS Feed the Homeless in Downtown San Antonio![]() On Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, the Rotary Club of San Antonio Pearl joined with young volunteers from local Antonian High School to hand out food, including plates of lasagna and salad, as well as essentials, such as feminine hygiene products, toothbrushes, and blankets.
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Bell Ringing![]() Rotarians supporting the Salvation Army red kettle drive by ringing the bell outside Gibson’s for 4 Saturdays after Thanksgiving! Great job everyone and to David Samuel for coordinating!
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Blue Santa Event![]() What a great day! Blue Santa 2022! KPD and the KCPAAA, the Kerrville Rotary Club and other amazing volunteers came together to make Christmas better for many Hill Country families!
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New Braunfels Making Spirits Bright for Families in Need![]() Rotary Club of New Braunfels recently completed their newest service project, Making Spirits Bright – a holiday giving program that provided Christmas gifts and meals to local families in need.
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New Braunfels Completes International Wellness Trip to Piedras Negras, Mexico![]() Rotary Club of New Braunfels recently completed an international wellness trip to Piedras Negras, Mexico, where they checked the health and wellness of 40 local children at two local schools, and provided them with Christmas gifts.
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Breakfast With Santa![]() "Service Over Self" isn't just a motto for the Boerne Noontime Rotarians. It's a guiding principle and why they host "Breakfast With Santa" every year. This December over 100 children enjoyed a great meal cooked by Rotarians, decorated cookies, and got to visit with Santa and take home a special gift purchased by the Boerne Noontime Rotarian "Elves".
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LET THE SLIME BEGIN!![]() Students at Travis Elementary in San Marcos had a fundraiser to collect money for a Travis Scholarship that would be awarded in the spring to a San Marcos high school senior who had attended Travis.
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Continued Work on Needs Project![]() Fredericksburg-Nimitz club members Mike Strolle and Jimmy Culp continue their work on the Hill Country Needs Council project helping to make a manufactured home accessible for a young mother of 5 confined to a wheelchair. They finished work on the ramp in the front of the trailer and are now working on a deck for the back side. |
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Annual Toy Drive and Wellness visit to Piedres Negras![]() Fredericksburg-Nimitz Club members (From left to right) Tom Brayshaw, Christina Gonzalez, Cindy Turner, Leslie Moeller, Kelly Graham (with Mision de Candelilla), Gayle Ramsay and Lorie Kobar made the trip to Piedras Negras to take toys for the children and conduct wellness checks on them. While there, participants enjoy a lunch with members the Rotary club of Piedras Negras. |
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Gonzales' Breakfast with Santa![]() The Gonzales Rotary Club #3850 hosted its annual "Breakfast with Santa" Fundraiser as part of the Gonzales' Winterfest activities.
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Beeville Rotary Club's First Annual Health and Wellness Fair![]() The Beeville Rotary Club’s First Annual Health and Wellness Fair surpassed our expectations. Thank you, Beeville!! |
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Wrappin' With Jack![]() Members of the Winston School Interact Club volunteered at "Wrappin' With Jack" on December 6, 2022 at the Blue Bonnet Palace in Selma, Tx.
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Winston Interact at St. Nicholas BallThe Winston School Interact Club helped set up for the St. Nicholas Ball, a Catholic Charities fundraiser at the J.W. Marriott Resort on December 2nd & 3rd, 2022.
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![]() Canyon Lake Rotary is sponsoring a Dinner Dance Saturday, February 11th at the New Braunfels Civic Center.
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DG Dwayne Hopkins December Message![]() True Story "The Little Round Rotary Wheel". If someone looked at me today they would never know me as a young boy and the difficulties. They would never know the difficult times and tears. They would never know a time of grief and sorrow. As a young boy (about 7 years old), I remember getting visits from several people in the Children’s home that I lived in. |
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Beeville's Christmas Service Project![]() The annual Uncommon Table Brunch with Santa was a fun service project. Volunteer story readers from the Beeville Rotary Club and the BISD Interact Club joined with Texian Books to delight the children with stories about Christmas. Breakfast was Crème Brulee French Toast. Yummy! Santa knows that all attending the breakfast are on Santa’s good list. |
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Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) Training - Jan 7![]() There will be a Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) on Saturday, January 7th, 2023 from 8:30AM to 4:30PM at the Spring Creek United Methodist Church, 28970 Old Fredericksburg Rd, Fair Oaks, TX 78015. The institute is $50 and is open to all Rotarians. Click to Register.
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District Conference Service Project for Endangered Children![]() The District Conference Service Project for Endangered Children sponsored by the D5840 Combat Human Trafficking Rotary Club was led by Amy Barag and JoAnn Browne. Rotarians who attended the 2022 District Conference filled150 backpacks filled with various hygiene products, combs, brushes, quilts, dental products, journals, Walmart gift cards and snacks.
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Beeville Rotary Thanks Local Veterans for Their Service
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DG Dwayne Hopkins' November Message![]() One thing I have noticed while visiting Rotary Clubs in District 5840 is how involved and motivated Rotarians are with Service Projects. Each Rotarian makes a difference in our communities with the power and energy to change the world which is reflected in the service projects. It is an honor to say “I am a Rotarian” knowing our District contributes so much to improve the lives of others with a Service-Above-Self attitude. |
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Beeville Service Project and Aid to Puerto Rico![]() When Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico, Coastal Bend Retail Holdings, owned by two Beeville Rotarians, donated 275 new school uniform polos to the Vega Alta, Puerto Rico Rotary Club for children affected by the hurricane damage
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Kristen Salazar Selected DG 2025-26![]() District Governor Dwayne Hopkins and the District 5840 Nominating Committee are pleased to announce the selection of Kristen Salazar of the Rotary Club of Alamo Heights as the District Governor for the Rotary year beginning July 1, 2025. Congratulations Kristen! |
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Pints for Polio Hosted by Randolph Metrocom Rotary Club![]() SELMA, TEXAS -- On October 27, 2022, The Randolph Metrocom Rotary Club (RMRC) co-hosted a mixer with the Tri-County Chamber of Commerce at The Bluebonnet Palace in Selma, Texas. More than 50 people attended this event. The program was specifically intended to raise awareness to End Polio Now.
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Dictionary Day at Ridgeview Elementary School![]() On October 21, 2022, members of the San Antonio Airport Rotary Club presented English and Spanish-English dictionaries to the Third-grade classes at the Northeast Independent School District's Ridgeview Elementary School. |
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Community Help![]() Members of Fredericksburg Nimitz club built a handicap access ramp for a trailer donated to a family of five. Some members also assisted with inside priming and painting to get the trailer ready for the family. |
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Karnes City Lonesome Dove Parade![]() On September 17, 2022 the Kenedy Rotary Club attended the Karnes City Lonesome Dove Parade. There were 32 entries and we received 1st place in the clubs division.
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BBQ Chicken Dinner Sale Fundraiser for Scholarships![]() On Sunday, October 16th, the Kenedy Rotary Club had their annual BBQ Chicken Dinner fundraiser for their local surrounding area high school scholarships.
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Winston Interact at Guadalupe Fair Gates![]() The Winston School Interact Club traveled to Seguin on Saturday, October 8, 2022 to help the Seguin Sunrise Rotary Club with their annual fundraiser, the Guadalupe Fair Gates festival.
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Polio Events Around the District |
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Kerrville Morning Rotary Supports Mercy Gates Ministries
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Roadside Cleanup![]() Fredericksburg Rotary Club picked up roadside trash along its designated route on US 290 West on Saturday, Sept. 24. Project leader Mike Elvir said the morning drew 30 members 15-16 high school Rotary Interact members, as well as the club's exchange student. After picking up trash, the group enjoyed breakfast tacos and camaraderie. It was a terrific morning of exhibiting “Service Above Self.”
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District Governor Dwayne Hopkins October Message![]() I am honored to be part of an amazing group of motivated Rotarians in District 5840. To be honest, Rotarians in our District inspire and motivate me every day with their generosity and devotion to service. The month of October is going to be great for our District. The Rotary International theme for October is Economic and Community Development.
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Pies for Polio Challenge![]() Rotary District 5840 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. If $1,000 in the District is raised DGN Steve gets the pie in the face. If $2,000 is raised DGE Monica gets the pie in the face. If $3,000 is raised DG Dwayne gets the pie if the face. If the $5,000 goals is raised or more all three (DG Dwayne, DGE Monic and DGN Steve) gets the pie in the face. Click to donate.
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Beeville Rotary Club Human Trafficking Educational Program![]() On the evening of September 29th, the Beeville Rotary Club sponsored a well-attended educational program to combat human trafficking. The speaker was Susan Burkholder, a Rotarian, and Community Engagement educator from Ransomed Life.
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Sister Club Receives School Supplies![]() The Fredericksburg Nimitz Rotary provided school supplies for the children of Piedras Negras for the upcoming school year.
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WIN $10,000 in GOLD!![]() Oak Hills Rotary Club Annual GOLD RAFFLE event! Sponsored by Myron's Prime Steakhouse and the Principle Auto Group. Tickets are $100 each, each ticket allows 2 people to enjoy Myron’s delicious food, drinks and entertainment. Hosted by the Mini of San Antonio dealership.
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Canyon Lake's Pints for Polio Event![]() You're invited to attend Canyon Lake's 9th Annual Pints for Polio Event on November 2 from 6PM to 9PM at the BAJA ICEHOUSE & GRILL. Sponsors and tickets are available canyonlakerotary@gvtc.com or 830.832.7383
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Wimberley's Trick O' Read![]() Each year the Rotary Club of Wimberley joins other community organizations on Halloween in meeting on the town square to give treats to the children trick o’ treating. As part of their literacy projects, Wimberley Rotary gives out hundreds of beautiful books to the community’s children. We call the event Trick O’Read, and Rotarians dress up in costumes to give out the goodies. See you October 31!
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New Braunfels Celebrates 85 Years!![]() The Rotary Club of New Braunfels is celebrating 85 years of service and invites you to join them for what is sure to be a spectacular evening on Oct. 19th at the McKenna Event Center! VIP sponsorship packages and reserved tables are available, as well as single general admission tickets. Buy tickets: bit.ly/3JW4ROr
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District Earns Top Awards At Zone![]() Rotary District 5840 earned 5 top awards at Zone Institute for Rotary Year 2021-22: 3 for Membership, 1 for Public Image and 1 for Foundation. Great job everyone for your hardwork and dedication! Shout out to PDG Kristy Vandenberg for her leadership!
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Apply Global Education Grant - Nov. 19th![]() As a Rotarian, you have the ability to help make someone’s graduate education (Master’s or PhD.) a reality. How, you ask? By identifying a person to apply for a Rotary District 5840 Global Education Grant. The grant is for a minimum of $30,000 for a college graduate to study anywhere in the world outside the United States. |
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Rotary Supports City![]() The city of Fair Oaks Ranch received a huge assist from its community partner Rotary Club with a Hazardous Waste Collection Day.
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Teacher's Wish List Filled![]() After participating in the “Stuff the Bus” campaign, The Rotary Club of San Antonio South asked the teachers of Graebner Elementary, located in SAISD, what their “wish list” would be. Schools receive many different supplies, but often the teachers “wish list” is overlooked.
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Boerne Hosts Italian Student![]() Boerne Rotary Club (Noontime) has been privileged to host students from around the world for many years. Here is Rubin Cardenas, Past President & Rotary Youth Lane Director, picking up Filippo at the airport. Filippo is our youth exchange student from Italy who is looking forward to attending high school in Boerne and in learning about America.
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Kerrville Packs Meals for the Hungry![]() Kerrville Rotary was joined by volunteers from Schreiner University to pack meals for Rise Against Hunger. They packed 15,120 meals to feed the hungry.
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Rotary Club of Blanco County Conducts Coats and Blankets Drive![]() The Rotary Club of Blanco County is gathering coats and blankets from the Blanco community to provide to refugees in northern Mexico.
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Beeville Clean Up ContinuesOn Saturday, September 10th, members of the Beeville Rotary Club together with the Beeville Interact Club participated in the third street clean-up to make Beeville a cleaner city. With the support of the City of Beeville and a donation from Walmart for supplies, garbage bag pick-up was accomplished. The Beeville Rotary Club plans to continue this clean-up effort several times throughout the year as needed. |
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Oktoberfest Kraut Run
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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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Volunteers Needed for Wonderland![]() Volunteers and donations needed! Here is the link for volunteer sign up: https://forms.office.com/r/6WyJG8W0ea
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DG Dwayne Hopkins September Message![]() In August, I shared stories with the Rotary Clubs of Canyon Lake, New Braunfels, Ballinger, Uvalde and the Dominion. I am inspired by those great Rotarians and those pictured today who are making a difference in their communities.
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Presentation of Presidential Plaques to Past Presidents![]() At the regularly scheduled Kenedy Rotary Club meeting August 30th, Saundra Schultz, President presented Presidential Plaques to our past Presidents. Wade Phelps 2020 - 2021 and Joe Avalos 2021 - 2022. It was a celebratory event for sure!!!
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Supporting Your Local CollegeThe Randolph Metrocom Rotary Club presented a check for $2000.00 to Northeast Lakeview College.
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San Marcos Packs School Supplies for Children![]() Twenty-four San Marcos Rotarians and community members packaged school supplies for nine villages in Northern Mexico and child serving nonprofits in San Marcos on August 26. The supplies will be delivered by Mision de Candella, based in Fredericksburg, which provides free health care services to the villages. |
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Uvalde teachers are granted their wish list for back-to-school items![]() The Rotary Club of San Antonio provided 12 teachers from Uvalde, Texas nearly $8,000 worth of Amazon Wish List items for their classrooms.
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Handmade Pillows for Uvalde Victim's Families![]() Las Vegas After Hours Rotary Club joined the Uvalde Rotary. They came down to deliver handmade pillows to parents of the victims Uvalde Rotary help put the pillow covers on and arranged/ hosted the meeting Aug 25 at the El Progress Memorial Library
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Fundraiser at Panda Express![]() Join us on Sunday, September 4th , from 10:30 am - 9:30pm at PANDA EXPRESS @ 32707 SE Military Dr #104 San Antonio, Texas 78223! Enjoy delicious food and support our Bike Ride! 20% of your purchase will be donated to MTR Charities! To listen learn more about Mission Trail Rotrary, http://www.missiontrailrotary.com
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Fundraiser at Willie's![]() Join us on Wednesday, October 12th , ALL DAY at Willies Gill and Icehouse @ 15801 San Pedro Avenue San Antonio, Texas 78232! Enjoy delicious food and support our Bike Ride! 15% of your purchase will be donated to MTR Charities! To learn more about Mission Trail Rotary, http://www.missiontrailrotary.com
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SAVE THE DATE🚨 for Chipotle![]() Join Mission Trails Rotary on Wednesday, September 21st , from 5 pm - 9 pm at CHIPOTLE @ 3155 SE Military Dr #101 San Antonio, Texas 78223! Enjoy delicious food and support our Bike Ride! 33% of your purchase will be donated to MTR Charities! To learn more about Mission Trail Rotary, http://www.missiontrailrotary.com |
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Sister Club Receives School Supplies![]() The Fredericksburg Nimitz Rotary provided school supplies for the children of Piedras Negras for the upcoming school year. |
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Paul Harris AwardsPictured are 2 out of 8 Canyon Lake Rotarians Receiving Paul Harris (PH) Awards this past club year. First, we have Jane Bowen awarded a PH+4 pin followed by Jean Whileyman a PH +2 pin.
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Interact Clubs Supports to Staff the BusThe Winston School and South San Interact Clubs participated in Stuff the Bus on Saturday, August 6, 2022.
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Early Bird Registration for District Conference![]() Join Rotary District 5840 as we celebrate how Rotary Changes Lives!!! Three great experiences in one! Attend the Rotary District 5840 Conference Nov 9-11 at the Y.O. Ranch Resort & Conference Center in Kerrville and experience a great Texas hotel and one of a kind Museum of Western Art. Learn more about Rotary and have a great time networking. |
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Fans for Seniors![]() According to data from the Southeast Regional Climate Center (SERCC), at least six Texas cities with the longest historical record have had their hottest summer.
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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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Rotary Rockstar Challenge 2022-23![]() We are excited to announce the rollout of our new ROTARY ROCKSTAR CHALLENGE! The Rotary Rockstar Challenge was designed to help Clubs increase their public image skill set. The more you promote your Club, the better the odds are at increasing your membership. It is a win-win all around! |
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Member Spotlight Promotion![]() Your Public Image team is excited to announce a new tool "MEMBER SPOTLIGHT" template that will help Clubs promote current members! Submit your member's photo and we will send you back the graphic, then you post on your website and/or social media. When posting, don't forget to tag the District (@RotaryDistrict5840) and use hashtags #District5840Family #WeAreRotary and (include your Club Hashtag).
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Working Toward a Malaria-Free Zambia is Personal![]() By Eric Liswaniso, member of the Rotary Club of Ndola and the Rotaract Club of Lusaka, Zambia One of the most frustrating things about malaria is the preventable suffering it imposes on families. The death of a child or a parent, the loss of work, or economic stability can be devastating. |
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DG Dwayne Hopkins' Message for August![]() We can all be inspired by our new Rotary International President Jennifer Jones and all the work being done around the world. Her Imagine Rotary theme is catching on fast with its seven orbiting dots representing the 7 global areas of focus. |
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Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) Training - August 20![]() There will be a Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) on Saturday, August 20th, 2022 from 8:30AM to 4:30PM at the Spring Creek United Methodist Church, 28970 Old Fredericksburg Rd, Fair Oaks, TX 78015. The institute is $50 and is open to all Rotarians.
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Rotary Strong![]() Representatives of the Rotary Club of Wimberley recently traveled across the district to join the Uvalde Rotary Club members to, basically, give them a group hug. The Wimberley Rotarians joined Uvalde at one of their regular Thursday meetings, and heard a counselor who is dedicating her services to the community.
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Rotary Connects the World![]() During the RI Convention in Houston, a random encounter on the streets led to a wonderful evening with Walter > a Rotarian who originally was a refugee from Uganda and now coordinates Ukranian refugee efforts in California. Joining our DG Dwayne Hopkins in this stimulating / educational dinner, were Fair Oaks Ranch Rotarians Ron & Kathy Hubbard, plus Jackie Parsons, President of the Combat Human Trafficking Club.
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Food Pantry ChampionThe Canyon Lake Rotary Club was recently recognized by the Community Recreation and Resource Center as a “Food Pantry Champion”! This area Organization serves residents with needed food and warm clothing items and wanted to recognize Rotary’s many different ways it supports local community through its service efforts. |
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New OfficersThe Canyon Lake Rotary Club recently installed its new slate of officers with the help of District Governor Dwayne Hopkins.
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Foundation Per Capita Giving Tops $1,000![]() Imagine That! Three D5840 clubs top $1,000 per capita giving! Hats off to Fredericksburg, Fair Oaks and San Antonio Airport for their 2021-2022 contributions to the Annual Fund of The Rotary Foundation. Rotary awards banners to the top three clubs and this is the first year any club exceeded $1,000; much less three clubs.
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Rotarian Shears Locks for Polio![]() Rotarian Peter Baen stopped cutting his hair during Covid. When it started getting really long he had a brainstorm.
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Surprise Visitor at our Alamo Heights Rotary Club![]() Ron Weaver has been a Bell Collector for many decades with a collection of over 3000 bells. He is retired and was in the process of getting rid of some of his bells and found one he obtained at a flea market in the Valley 55 years ago.
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Help Needed For School Supplies for Refugee Children Event![]() San Antonio has over 3,000 Afghan recently arrived refugee families plus many refugees (defined as legally here and unable to return to their country of origin) from Asia and Africa (and a few from Ukraine). A volunteer center is coordinating a backpacks filled with school supplies for refugee children event early August and needs supplies and volunteers, with a goal of 750 backpacks and volunteers signing up for 2-3 hours shifts online via Sign Up Genius.
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Three Honorable People at the Pearl Rotary Pride Month Social![]() The Honorable Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez, Michael Quintanilla, and David Cruz shared their stories of their childhood, coming-of-age, and professional successes/challenges of being perceived differently in sexuality, preference and the community. We invited them to be our featured speakers at a June Pride-themed social with the Rotary Club of San Antonio Pearl. |
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School Supplies are provided for Mexico and San Marcos from San Marcos RotaryOn Friday, August 26 from 10 a.m. to noon San Marcos Rotary will package school supplies for children in six villages in northern Mexico, and nonprofits in San Marcos, including the Hays County Women’s Shelter and the Youth Services Bureau.
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World Food Day is Rotary's Focus in Hays CountyWorld Food Day is October 15. San Marcos Rotary, partnering with Rotarians in Wimberley and Kyle, plan three events and need volunteers or donations of food or cash.
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Fredericksburg-Nimitz Charity Golf Tournament![]() Fredericksburg Nimitz Rotary will be holding a golf tournament to raise money to replace the cross at Cross Mountain Park. The tournament will be held at Lady Bird Golf Course in Fredericksburg on October 10, 2022.
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Texas and Mexico Rotary Clubs Complete Joint Environmental Project![]() Members of the Rotary Club of New Braunfels and Rotary Club of Zacoalco de Torres, Mexico recently completed a five-day environmental project where they planted 6,500 trees and helped landscape Zacoalco’s new Rotary Park.
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San Saba Rotary Assists with Mission San Saba![]() San Saba Rotary commuted time, talent, and funds to Mission San Saba. The renovation of a home for a family in need.
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Donation for Junior Deputy Academy in Beeville![]() Beeville Rotary Club presented a $500 donation to Bee County Sheriff Alden Southmayd in support of the Junior Deputy Academy.
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Toast the Four Way Test ... With a Four Way Test Cocktail![]() During the month of July, the Hotel Estancia (Estancia del Norte San Antonio, 37 NE Loop 410 At, McCullough Ave, San Antonio, TX 78216) is featuring this drink created especially for Rotary. 50% of the proceeds come back to the San Antonio Rotary Club for their charitable works. Visit the Paseo Bar have a cocktail and support Rotary!
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DG Dwayne Hopkins July Message![]() Welcome to a whole new year!!! I am so honored to serve as your District Governor for this year. Thanks to Kristy, her staff of volunteers and especially YOU, we have emerged from the pandemic in great shape and are getting ourselves ready for great things to come. |
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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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Fair Oaks Ranch Hosts Blood Drive for Uvalde Victims![]() The mobile Blood Drive, recently hosted by the Rotary Club of Fair Oaks Ranch in conjunction with Cibolo Creek Community Church, had a very successful day thanks to a giving community. The tragedy in Uvalde has seriously depleted the blood supply in South Texas, and this local effort was able to replenish that stock with 29 units of donated blood. @District5840 #D5840Service Strong
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Blanco County Sponsors Blood Drive for Uvalde Victims![]() The Rotary Club of Blanco County sponsored a blood drive to assist victims of the Uvalde tragedy on June 14. Rotarian, Pat Clewell, was at the door to register the donors. The South Texas Blood and Tissue Center was very pleased to collect 19 units of blood as well as having two plasma donors.
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Blanco Rotary Club Awards Scholarships to Local SeniorsThe Rotary Club of Blanco County recently awarded six $1000 scholarships to deserving LBJ and Blanco High School seniors. Each student was recommended by a teacher(s) and submitted a Rotary scholarship application to the Club. Each applicant was evaluated on their academic record, extra-curricular and community activities, and their career and life goals.
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Alamo Heights Summer Donations![]() The Alamo Heights Rotary Club will be distributing over $58,000 to 16 charitable and educational organizations during June-July 2022.
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Beeville Clean-Up Service ProjectIt was hot, even at 7 AM on Saturday, June 18th, when several members of the Beeville Rotary Club participated in the 2nd annual clean-up. The clean-up is a partnership with the city of Beeville and the Rotary Club to promote a healthy and attractive community.
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Flag Day Remembrance![]() Every year on June 14th the Rotary Club of Boerne (Noontime) raises funds by putting up flags in front of participating businesses in downtown Boerne. We do this to celebrate Flag Day on June 14 as well as on Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and other patriotic holidays. But who really knows much about Flag Day?
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Charity Golf Tournament![]() Fredericksburg Nimitz Rotary Club will be having a golf tournament on Monday, October 10, 2022 at Lady Bird Golf Course in Fredericksburg. Proceeds from the tournament will go towards replacement of the historical cross at Cross Mountain Park.
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We Welcome Castroville to our Club!![]() The Rotary Club of Hondo-D'Hanis had the privilege of inducting Mayor Darrin Schroeder and Scott Dixon, City Manager of Castroville, bringing the count to 10 new members for our 2021-22 year!
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DG Kristy Vandenberg's June Message![]() Hello District 5840, I am writing this message from Houston, the site of the 2022 Rotary International Convention. How appropriate it is that June's theme is Fellowship. I have just spent 6 days with Rotarians from throughout the world united in fellowship. These members are diverse, smart, of varying ages and backgrounds and have shown compassion for others and passion for Rotary. All have displayed a united theme and it is "Serve to Change Lives." |
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Awarding CHANGE in Elementary Students![]() Members of San Antonio Northwest Rotary Club were at Dellview Elementary School (NEISD) on May 25 to award students participating in the Club’s CHANGE program.
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Stone Oak Rotary "FLAG" Bike Presentation![]() For the past nine (9) years, Stone Oak Rotary (SORC) has been privileged to have the opportunity to support and encourage a new group of students each year. Our goal is to improve the wellness of the students, as well as boost school attendance, which will enable the faculty and staff to provide the educational support and guidance to hopefully a larger population and enhance the Rotary focus on Literacy. |
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Uvalde Community Relief Fund![]() The horror of the May 24 shooting at Robb Elementary School in the community of Uvalde has been felt around the world, and Rotarians everywhere have reached out to the Rotary Club of Uvalde and District 5840 asking where they can send donations which will go towards healing. In response, and in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Uvalde, our Rotary District 5840 has set-up a Uvalde Community Relief Fund within our 501c3 foundation. The purpose of this fund will be to assist and comfort, where possible, those who are grieving and who are most affected by the shooting as well as to aid in the restoration of the shattered world view of the children, families, educators, and first responders of Uvalde. |
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Youth Lessons![]() Utilizing the First Tee's certified curriculum, David Murrah (PGA), and other members of Fair Oaks Ranch Rotary, meet weekly with at-risk youth in the Boerne area to impart golf and life skills designed to equip and inspire them towards a brighter future.
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Situation in Uvalde Texas: Immediate Need in our D5840 District is BLOOD Donations![]() Tragedy has struck Uvalde, Texas on the eve of Uvalde Rotary Club's 100th year celebration! This has happened in OUR District 5840. Let us, as Rotarians, do what we DO best! We still are left in the dark regarding most of the goings on in that small town, but, need to keep Uvalde Rotary members, their families, the Uvalde Community, Law Enforcement, Medical Personnel, and sadly, the family of the perpetrator in ongoing prayers. We will keep all of you notified of anything that we learn. IMMEDIATE NEED: BLOOD donations. The Regional Blood Bank was already depleted. Desperate need for BLOOD Donors. If all Rotarians in our District, who are able, can immediately go DONATE BLOOD this would be a blessing. Long Term: We need to look at ways to support Uvalde children and Uvalde Rotary with cooperative grants, programs and projects. There will be a community prayer vigil tonight (5/25/22) at the Fairplex Event Center at 7:00pm. Further information will be sent out as we learn more. |
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Book Buddies Book Sort![]() Members of the Airport Rotary club met at the San Antonio Independent School District's "Book Buddies World Headquarters" in Port San Antonio to help sort donated books.
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Rotary Scholarship Tournament![]() Rotary Club of Hondo-D'Hanis held it's annual Rotary Scholarship Tournament on Saturday, May 14th @ Hondo Golf Course.
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Rotary Leadership Institute (May 14, 2022) |
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San Saba Rotary Club holds 40th annual Student Honor Banquet![]() San Saba, Texas – The local Rotary Club of San Saba will hold its 40th annual Honor Student Banquet to recognize academically high-achieving students from Cherokee, Richland Springs, and San Saba ISDs. |
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District Leader & AG Installation Lunch![]() Help kick-off the new Rotary year on June 15, 2022 at 12PM at the District Leader & AG Installation Luncheon at the Matamores Restaurante, 12844 IH-10, SA TX, 78249. Tickets are $28 and includes a fajita lunch with a beverage. Seating is limited! Register here.
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Alamo Heights Night 2022, our 34th Fiesta Event![]() Alamo Heights Night 2022, our 34th Fiesta Event, is now history. After a two year hiatus because of the Pandemic, everyone was ready to party. It was a fabulous time for everyone.
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DG Kristy Vandenberg's May Message![]() Happy Cinco de Mayo! May's theme is Youth Service Month and for many of you, your Youth Projects are coming to an end as the kids prepare for graduation and look forward to summer vacation! It is an exciting time! I spoke with a class of 2nd Graders and 3rd Graders yesterday about Water Safety and staying safe around the water! We read together information from the Josh the Otter program which has been endorsed by Rotary International. It was a great time, with excellent readers and singers in Harper ISD. Rotary Youth Exchange is back for the 2022-2022 year! How exciting to send our youth abroad and at the same time host high school students from other countries to get a taste of South Central Texas Rotary Clubs. I know that all the clubs participating and their host families and outbound students will have great stories to share. What better way is there to promote Peace than to experience another country's culture through the eyes of a student? Kudos to our Youth Exchange Committee for all their hard work interviewing and training both outbound & inbound students as well as host families. They are all truly silent Heroes to all the kids who participate as without them, this program would not happen!! |
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Rotary International Convention - Virtual Option![]() Can’t make the #Rotary22 convention in person? Join virtually for $50 when you register and pay by 10 May, or $75 from 11 May (12:00 a.m. Chicago time) through 31 August 2022. Register now at https://on.rotary.org/38XbelV |
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Fredericksburg's First Craft Festival![]() A fabulous new festival for Fredericksburg! Rotary’s June event will showcase local hospitality, Texas craft beers. Mark your calendars and get ready to wet your whistle on June 10-11 for the first Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival. This event is sure to become another of this town’s incredible attractions for fans of the suds. Fredericksburg’s history with beer goes way back, with a brewery being established way back in the early days of the Nimitz Hotel. Others remember sidling up to the bar at the old White Elephant Saloon and ordering beers. |
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12th Free Veterans Appreciation Breakfast |
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Stone Oak Rotary Fundraiser![]() The Stone Oak Rotary Club will be having a virtual popcorn fundraiser in May. Stay tuned for more details. We will put it on the calendar as soon as we have a date.
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First Responders Luncheon![]() We are so pleased to be able to continue recognizing our wonderful area 1st responders and awarding these agencies with funding for continued education and training.
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Wimberley's Dinner in the Dark![]() Tickets are available on our website: www.rotaryclubofwimberley.com |
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Rotary South Cleans Up![]() The Rotary Club of San Antonio South hit the highway to clean up their adopted highway area along SE Military Dr.
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Child Abuse Awareness![]() To commemorate April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, Fair Oaks Ranch club members "adopted" cardboard kids then dressed and decorated them.
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Rotary Club of Seguin $20,000 Rotary Raffle Night![]() Please join us Thursday, June 9, 2022 for the 31st Annual Rotary Club of Seguin’s $20,000 Rotary Raffle Night! The fun begins at 6:00pm at the Seguin Coliseum. See flier for details.
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Eggs by the Thousands![]() Members of the Fredericksburg Morning Rotary Club took some time to help out the Easter Bunny this year.
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New Club Chartered!![]() District 5840 and the Rotary Club of Fair Oaks Ranch would like to announce our district's newest and greatest club. The Rotary Club of District 5840 to Combat Human Trafficking was chartered by RI on April 5th, 2022. This is our district’s first cause based club. These club members are ‘on fire’ to combat human trafficking in all aspects of society. They know the issues and are prepared to share all their knowledge and strategies with other Rotary clubs. A charter party is in the works. Congratulations to this awesome Rotary club. Can’t wait to see what these members accomplish. |
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St. Patricks Day Western Dance At Grasp![]() Rotarians from the Randolph Metrocom Rotary Club and the San Antonio Northeast Rotary Club volunteered on Thursday, March 17th at the 12th Annual GRASP Western Night.
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DG Kristy Vandenberg's April MessageApril's theme is Maternal & Child Health! I know that many of you are already involved with organizations in your communities providing programs and services in this area. When I look at the theme each month, I think about all the programs and services offered by our clubs that make us so relevant today.
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Rotary Leadership Institute - May 14th![]() The next Rotary Leadership Institute Training Session will be on Saturday, May 14th at the Spring Creek United Methodist Church - 8:30AM to 4PM. Cost is $50. Click to Register.
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I Am Rotary - Video![]() DGE Dwayne Hopkins created this "I Am Rotary" video from the Rotary SA Day on March 26, 2022 promoting the good work of Rotary. Click here to play video. |
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Grants Management Training - April 14![]() Our first Grants Management Training Seminar is on Thursday, April 14 at 6:30PM on Zoom. Each Rotary Club in the District needs to attend one of the three trainings (check the District Calendar). Each club needs 2 Rotarians per club to be trained to be eligible for District Grants for the 2022-2023 year. Cost is $0 but you must register to receive the Zoom Link.
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Register for Club Leader Training - April 30th![]() Come join us on Saturday, April 30 for Club Leader Training at the Winston School, 8565 Ewing Halsell Dr., San Antonio from 9AM-2PM. Cost is $30. Click to register. Who Should Attend: Presidents-Elect, President-Nominee, Club Officers, Committee Chairs and anyone else who wishes to enhance their Rotary knowledgebase. All are Welcome!
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eClub of San Antonio Literacy Project![]() eClub of San Antonio Literacy Project. Spring Books give away to K-5th graders at Ed Franz Elementary School Family Night.
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Oak Hills Receives Sister Club Certificate![]() Club Rotario Nueva Rosita Centenario AC Club President Federico “Lico” Garcia presents and Oak Hills Rotary Club President with a certificate of Sister Club.
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Rotary Youth Leadership Orientation |