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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

Combat Human Trafficking

Maria Cansino, of District 5840 E club to "Combat Human Trafficking", recently spoke to the Canyon Lake club.

Canyon Lake Welcomes New Member

President Maureen Schein presents Derek Schaefer, of Legends Financial Advisory, with a new member onboarding package.

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.

Rotary Club of Frio County Charity Auction

Please call (830) 227-0031 to bid!!

Hwy 97 Showdown Football Game

The Jourdanton Rotary Club was honored to have Pleasanton Rotary President Jessica Tom as our guest on Tuesday, September 12th!

Donation of Backpacks

Fellow Rotarian Abner Martinez donated 200 backpacks for the school children in Cd Acuna Mexico and the Del Rio Eotary Club also made a donation.

Eagle Pass Visit

Eddie Amezcua Jr. Assistant District Governor visiting the Eagle Pass Rotary Club with Gloria Wilson International service Chair for District 5840 Kathryn Kluge President with her dedicated service above Self members.

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.

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.

Field of Dreams Contributions

Del 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.

District's Global Scholar is Celebrated

Gabriela Trevino having completed her undergraduate degree at Brown University was sponsored by San Antonio North Central Rotary Club to become the Districts Global Grant Scholar for 23-2024. Even after being selected and before flying to her host Rotary Club of Edmondson, she has been a great help in all North Central's Service projects. She will be studying Public Policy in Education at Kings College in London. We couldn't let her leave the States before celebrating her and her Dad at our PoPo Tratorria Monday evening meeting.

A Decade of Weekend Snacks for Elementary Schools

San Antonio North Central Rotary Club has celebrated over a decade of packing and taking weekend snacks for students with food insecurity. School counselors at Elementary Schools can identify those students who may not have adequate nutrition over the weekend and being hungry can affect their ability to learn. The Club packs 5 snacks, that don't have to be heated, for the students and these bags are distributed with a positive message discretely by the Counselors or Family Specialists on Friday.

Combating Indoor Air Pollution

The Pandemic had us all stuck inside and many without adequate air conditioning. 2023 found South Central Texas sweltering in a triple digit heat wave.Many recent studies have found indoor air contaminated with dustmites, bacteria, pet dander and even viruses and mold spores.

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.

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.

District Leadership Spotlight - District Membership Co-Chair, Holly Croom

What was your most memorable Rotary service project? The first project I was involved in was Snack Packs For Kids at Cambridge. It opened my eyes to the amount of children that can go hungry even in an affluent community. This tore at my heart, from packing the bags to delivering them in the mornings!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

San Antonio's Meeting Site - Expansion Completed

The 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.

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!

2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Nimitz Rotary is holding their 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Funds raised will be used for improvements at historic Cross Mountain Park, including replacement of the existing, deteriorating, cross. Simultaneous with the golf tournament will be a Bunco Party held in the clubhouse of Lady Bird Golf Course.

Supporting and Empowering Each Other

The new Assistant Governor Yvonne Valdez received a warm Fair Oak Ranch Welcome! Valdez met with experienced and new Rotarians at the Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club. Pictured are Past President Greg Buschmann, New Member Josie Juarez, Asst. Governor Valdez and Current President Ron Hubbard.

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

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.

Back to School Resource Rally

The Rotary Club of Fair Oaks Ranch help Boerne Parents get their kids ready for the upcoming school year recently. At the "Resource Rally", dozens of Rotarians guided Parents and Students to the right places to register, get immunization, sign up for free/reduced school meals and even receive free school supplies! Boerne ISD students are now off to a great start to the school year!

Donation for Adoption of Rotary Pocket Park

The Del Rio Parks Foundation gave a donation of $757.00 towards the Rotary Club Pocket Park. Present was Carin Cruz, President, Alyssa Rodriguez, and Ken Hays. The Leadership Del Rio donated an additional $3,770.00 for Rotary Pocket Park. Donations were received from Juan C Vasquez, Pct 2 County Commissioner, Legacy Bail Bonds, BWR, TCB, Julio’s, Kayla Lopez- Rodriguez, Jesse and Alma Garcia, AM Customz, Dina Dixon, Dr. Cesar & Doena Faz, Riley Pratt Insurance, Cadena Family Practice, Bank and Trust, Val Verde Title, The Nail Studio & The Good Bar.

Del Rio

Fellow Rotarians Norma Garza, Belinda Rodriguez and and Racheal Beaven did an awesome job shopping for new clothes for girls staying at the women's shelter. I was fun not just for the lady's but Chris Ryan and Rachels husband Ray enjoyed helping. Big round of applause, as these people take "ServiceAbove Self" to the next level.

The First Cranes

The Canyon Lake Rotary Club was the first to bestow the requested 20 origami cranes to DG Monica Gutierrez at the club's installation dinner on June 22. Two crane trees were used as decorations for the banquet to the delight of the DG. Gutierrez had the honor of installing the club's officers for the new Rotary year as well as presenting Paul Harris Fellow pins of varying achievement to six club members. Club PE Tim Fredrickson was the newest club member to join the PHF ranks.

Visits from Scholar

As a part of the Canyon Lake Rotary Club scholarship program, students in the four-year award program have to visit the club each summer to give a report on their progress during the year, their work history and major milestones. Kenzie Sayles was the last of eight scholars to visit this summer and delightfully showed off her $2,000 check for the fall semester. Each scholar receives a check each semester for four years. From left: President Maureen Schein, Kenzie Sayles and Scholarship/Youth Committee Chair Jean Whileyman.

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.

Early Act at Boerne Fabra Elementary

Monday evening, August 7, was Meet the Teacher night at Boerne Fabra Elementary School. Fabra will be resurrecting the Early Act Program with the help of the Boerne Sunrise Rotary Club (Tuesday mornings) and the Boerne Noon Rotary Club (Friday lunch). When approached, Principal Troy Latiolais was more than happy to support the new club. Early Act is a school wide program that will allow students from all ages 5 (kindergarten) to 11 years old (5th grade) to participate.

Leaving an Impact for Kids in Need

Members of Rotary Club of Alamo Ranch gathered at member's home for fellowship and a backpack stuffing service project. They raised money and collected donations for their annual school supply drive for students from low-income families. They raised a total of 47 backpacks filled with school supplies which beat their record of 32 backpacks last year!

San Antonio Sunrise Achieves 100% Paul Harris

On June 30th San Antonio Sunrise Rotary presented a Paul Harris Fellowship award to Tracey Alaniz. The club has a strong tradition of supporting the Paul Harris foundation and is now a 100% Paul Harris club.

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.

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.

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).

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.

District Leader Spotlight - Assistant Governor Rosie Ramirez

What was your most memorable Rotary service project? My most memorable Service Project was the Guatemala Project helping a friend from Guatemala collect shoes for the children. Guatemala had experienced a very painful and dramatic disaster when a volcano named “Volcan de Fuego” erupted and the families lost everything.

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

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.

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!

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.

SA South and Habitat for Humanity

The Rotary Club of San Antonio South members laid sod with new homeowners, Saturday, July 22, at a new Habitat for Humanity home. We are excited for our forever home to be complete in August, said the couple. The house will shelter a family of five when complete. It was hot and hard work, but rewarding, said the Rotary members.

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.

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.

Youth Exchange: The Cycle Continues

The five long term inbound students to D5840 during the 2022-23 exchange year have all safely returned home after completion of their 11 month exchanges to Fredericksburg, Boerne, New Braunfels (x2) and Seguin.

Officer Installation Celebration

This past month the Canyon Lake Club met at La Cosecha Mexican Restaurant to celebrate its past year's efforts and welcome new Officers. District Govenor Monica Gutierrez was our honored speaker who not only presented awards recognizing recent Paul Harris recipients but in a separate ceremony, charged our new Officers with their duties.

4th of July Fun

Fredericksburg-Nimitz Rotary sold breakfast tacos during the Kiddie Parade on 4th of July and hot dogs and sausage wraps during and after the regular 4th of July parade. It was a great turnout and everything sold out.

Funds for JROTC

Nimitz Rotary and Texas Heritage Vineyard teamed up to raise money for the JROTC program at Fredericksburg High School. Texas Heritage had their quarterly VIno and Bingo for a Cause event and Nimitz Rotary provided food by donation along with a raffle for some great gift baskets. All proceeds from the bingo, food and raffle went to the JROTC. A check for $2,500 was presented to Devin Mullen from the JROTC. Pictured are Deb Bowen, Susan Johnson (THV owner) Devin Mullen, Jimmy Culp and Ralph Bowen.

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.

Charity Golf Tournament

Nimitz Rotary is having their 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Lady Bird Golf Course on October 9th, 2023. Funds raised are earmarked toward their major project of replacing the historic cross at Cross Mountain Park. There will also be a Bunco Party held in the clubhouse on the same day. Sign up can be done online at fbg-nimitzrotary.org or by contacting Mike Strolle at mstrolle@ymail.com. Seeking sponsors and players.

Winston Interact in Uvalde

The Winston School Interact Club attended the Christmas in July Festival in Uvalde, Texas on Saturday, July 8, 2023. This event was started last year to help the Uvalde community following the Robb Elementary tragedy. The focus of the event is to promote health and well-being. The Interact Club helped the Texas Diaper Bank pass out diapers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stone Oak Golf Ball Fundraiser

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

Rotary E-Club of San Antonio Focuses on Literacy

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

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!

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

San Marcos Sells Watermelons

The Rotary Club of San Marcos fundraising watermelons are on their way north from South Texas. Proceeds will help fund fall food service projects. They will be sold at farmers markets and roadside stands.

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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

Scholarship Awards

At Canyon Lake High School's recent annual awards celebration, the Canyon Lake Rotary granted three students 4-year scholarships valued at $16,000 each. These are cash scholarships and can be used to offset any school related expenses incurred. The deserving students from left to right are Evelyn Van Houten, Ian Morris and Mackenzy Sweet all formerly students at Canyon Lake High School.

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.

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.

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.

Fredericksburg Rotary Club Completes Construction of School Water and Hygiene Project in Tanzania

Fredericksburg Rotary Club is celebrating the completion of rainwater catchment tanks, toilets, hand washing facilities and incinerators for sanitary napkins at seven public schools in Katoma, Tanzania.

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.

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.

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.

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!!

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.

Eagle Scout Recognition

On May 7, 2023, Pete Siegel presented the International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians (IFSR) Eagle Scout recognition certificate to Clifton M. of Scouts BSA Troop 90. He beautified the courtyard of San Antonio Independent Living Services (SAILS) by installing two handicap ramps, building two handicap picnic tables, mulching two flower beds, and staining the surrounding fence. He earned 50 merit badges, 29 more merit badges than the 21 merit badges required for the Eagle Scout rank. Troop 90's charter sponsor is Abiding Presence Lutheran Church.

Jourdanton Rotary Serves Graduates

On Monday, May 15th members of the Jourdanton Rotary Club gathered for the Annual Senior Luncheon held at the local Community Center. Graduates were served beef nachos with all the fixings, drinks, and dessert. The Senior Class, many of which belong to the Jourdanton Interact Club, had fun taking photos with props and backgrounds.

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.

Don Strange Lawn Party on June 7

Join us for a great party for a great cause! The Don Strange Lawn party benefits the Sam J. Riklin Rotary Diploma Plus program which helps disadvantaged high school seniors graduate high school.

Click here for more information and to sign up: https://mailchi.mp/51bfeca49c98/sh14er4d05-2537660

San Marcos Sponsors Scramble 4 Scholarships

While rainy weather threatened, the day turned out to be lovely for the San Marcos Rotary Scramble 4 Scholarships on May 12 at the Double J Golf Course in Woodcreek, TX. The event drew about 60 golfers with many sponsors. Proceeds fund scholarships for San Marcos area seniors.

Photos at https://www.flickr.com/photos/smtxrotary/

Travis Elementary Early Act Displays Two Four Way Test Banners

Two Rotary Four Way Test banners are posted at Travis Elementary in San Marcos. One is at the entrance and the other in the cafeteria. Students recite the test daily. This is the 14th year of Earlyact Rotary program at Travis. Rotarians Ben Duncan and David Rodriguez are club representatives to the school.

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!!!

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.

San Marcos Rotary Awards Scholarships

The Rotary Club of San Marcos awarded scholarships to nine area seniors from San Marcos High School and Hill Country Christian School. The awards are for the 2023-2024 school year. Students may use the scholarships for either college or vocational education programs.

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.

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").

4H Club Receives Donation

Canyon Lake, President Max El Tawil presents a $500 Check to Canyon Lake's local 4H Club.

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.

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.

Sharing Our Vision For Service Above Self

The 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.

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.

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.

Alamo Heights HS Interact Club at Alamo Heights Night

Once 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.

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.

Seguin Rotary Club Annual $20,000 Raffle Fundraiser

Plants for NEISD Serna Elementary School

March 27 - 31, 2023 was Beautify Serna Week at San Antonio NEISD's Serna Elementary School. The Airport Rotary Club donated soil and plants for the entray way project. Club Secretary Pete Siegel delivered the topsoil and the plumbago and red yucca plants. Parents and teachers donated the other plants seen in the photo.

Beautifying Ridgeview Elementary School

Three Members of the Airport Rotary Club were joined by a member of the E-Club of Rotary District 5840 gathered with teachers and families at Ridgeview Elementary School on March 25, 2023. We clipped, trimmed, raked, and help clean the campus. The Yellow Bell Esparanzas we planted several years ago survived the freezes and are growing.

Fair Oaks Ranch Interact Rejuvenated

After several years of COVID delays and challenges, the Rotary Club of Fair Oaks Ranch has successfully reconstituted the Interact Club at Champion High School in Boerne. Pictured at the recent reactivation ceremony are the Rotary Club Youth Committee leaders along with the new Interact student members.

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.

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.

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

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.

Scramble 4 Scholarships

First Responders Lunch

We love honoring our 1st responders!

Free Veterans Appreciation Breakfast

We had over 90 Veterans attend, 20 Rotary Volunteers and the Tivy High School ROTC also helped serve breakfast.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rolling for a Roadster

Kerrville Morning Rotary is holding a very unique fundraiser for the benefit of a worthy young lady as proceeds will go toward the purchase of a car, which will allow her to get to work and to school. She is an overcomer and high achiever and we are excited to help her with not only the car but with her education as well!

We decided a putting contest would be something novel as there are lots of actual golf events, which are great, however not everyone can swing and hit a golf ball, but everyone can putt! We will hold three separate contests as each event is limited to 27 - 2 person teams. We start with our Co-Ed event, followed by Skilled and finally Open.

Interact Club of Pleasanton

The Interact Club of Pleasanton (sponsored by the Rotary Club of Pleasanton) held it's first student-run meeting! This is the first year of the club and it is led by an all-girl Board of Directors. During this school year the club has already hosted three service projects and taught the 40-member club the Four Way Test. They will finish out the school year with two more service projects.

Fair Oaks Ranch Easter Egg Hunt

There were smiles everywhere on the kids (little and big) as the Rotary Club of Fair Oaks Ranch assisted with the city's Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Brightly painted eggs and children lit up the park and made for a wonderful spring celebration enjoyed by all, thanks to our dedicated "People of Action"!

Upcoming Fundraiser - Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival

Fredericksburg Rotary Club is presenting the 2nd Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival on June 9 and 10th at Downtown Marktplatz in Fredericksburg, Texas. Sponsors, volunteers and attendees are needed. For more information and to purchase tickets please see our website: https://fbgcraftbeerfestival.com/. If you would like to sponsor or volunteer please email Debbie at debbie.sultemeier@gmail.com. Thanks for your support!

District's Rotary Day of Service Week - Fredericksburg

Club member Mike Elvir again spearheaded a Highway Beautification Breakfast on Saturday, March 4. Members picked up many bags of trash along our two-mile stretch of Highway 290 West and enjoyed fellowship and breakfast tacos provided by Donna Elmore and the Interact club members from Fredericksburg High School.

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.

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.

Rotary Day SA at McAllister Park

The Rotary Club of San Antonio was honored to host Rotary Day SA at McAllister Park as part of the week of service. We had over 140 volunteers from 13 different Rotary clubs and five Interact clubs. We mulched, painted and picked up tons of trash. What a great expression of Rotary's People of Action! Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's event. We're also grateful for all the kind words of thanks we received from patrons of the park.

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.

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.

San Marcos Casino Night Raises Money for Youth Serving Nonprofits

The Rotary Club of San Marcos hosted a Casino Night fundraiser on March 4 to raise funds for youth serving nonprofits in San Marcos.

Free Veterans Appreciation Breakfast

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.

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.

Fun and Fund Raising at Casino Night

This past January 21st was The Rotary Club of Boerne's Annual Fundraiser - Casino Night. This well attended event was held at Mark Motors in Boerne and featured Casino games, dinner, many prizes and raffles. Funds raised will go to support local and international non-profits.

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.

Boerne Sunrise Rotary Sponsors New Interact Club

The Boerne Sunrise Rotary has sponsored a brand new Interact Club at Boerne High School. This enthusiastic group of young scholars is shown here with their faculty advisor, Ashlea Windsor, on their community service project. The Interactors and their advisor cleaned pens at the local Kendall County Animal Shelter. They fed and walked the dogs and learned that “service above self” can also be fun.

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

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.

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.

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.

Kerrville Days of Service

Saturday March 4th the Rotary club of Kerrville volunteered at the Hill Country Crisis Center cleaning out/reorganizing their storage.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

San Marcos Sponsors Golf Scramble for Scholarships

The 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

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!

Oak Hills Volunteers at Basura Bash

Oak Hills Rotarians volunteered at the 28th Annual Basura Bash to clean up of the San Antonio tributaries and waterways. 22.81 tons of trash was collected.

The Four Way Test

While serving as volunteer coaches / mentors, club members have incorporated Rotary's Four Way Test into the First Tee's Life Skills curriculum for residents of a local youth home. Early exposure to Rotary's foundational values has truly been an empowering experience for these young citizens.

San Marcos Sponsors Casino Night March 4

The Rotary Club of San Marcos is sponsoring a Casino Night fundraiser on Saturday, March 4, to raise money for youth serving organizations in San Marcos including the Greater San Marcos Youth Council and the Youth Service Bureau. The event will be held at the Commemorative Air Force CENTEX Wing at the San Marcos Airport, which houses numerous vintage WW2 aircraft and an Air Force Museum.

DG Dwayne Hopkins February Message

February 27^th 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/

District Governor 5840 Visits Kenedy Rotary Club

Today Feb. 14, 2023, the District Governor, 5840, Dwayne Hopkins and his lovely wife Anneke, visited the Kenedy Rotary Club. His inspiration and enthusiasm captured the room. His program centered around “CARS” his acronym for Community, All around the world, Rotarians, Story! Rotarians are a part of the community, all around the world, Rotarians and stories. We all have a story to tell how Rotary has impacted each of us and why we are members.

Rotary Club of New Braunfels' Meurin Honored with Besserung Award

Kathy Meurin was awarded the Besserung Award at the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce's 104th Annual Banquet on Friday, January 27, 2023.

High School Sophomore Earns Paul Harris

This young man was lucky enough to be awarded his first Paul Harris by Rotary Royalty during the District (5840) Convention.

Rotary Club of New Braunfels Hill Country Craft Beer Festival 2023

Rotary Club of New Braunfels will be hosting the Hill Country Craft Beer Festival 2023 on Saturday, April 15th from 12:00-6:00PM at the Comal County Fairgrounds. HCCBF will feature 30+ Texas Hill Country breweries, 150+ types of beer, entertainment by Soul Sessions and 3 Man Front, and assorted food trucks. Limited VIP tickets are available until sold out. HCCBF is presented by The Original Black's Barbecue. For more information, sponsorships, and tickets go to https://www.hccbf.com.

Mercy Gate Part 2

Kerrville Morning Rotary recently went back to help Mercy Gate Ministries at their new housing facility. We were able to cut up some deadfall as well as trim back a few trees. Additionally we painted an outbuilding that was constructed by another ministry team a few weeks back. Mercy Gate is such a blessing to our community! For more information visit https://mercygateministries.com

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.

Main Event Photo

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)

9:00am: Registration and breakfast tacos
10am - 2pm: Service Hours
Volunteers must be 10 or older
All volunteers must sign a waiver
Wear your Rotary shirts, appropriate shoes and bring gloves

Service Opportunities:

Tree ring mulching
Litter pick up
Invasive species removal
Dog park mulching
Painting picnic tables
Repainting the posts and cable

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.

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.

Fredericksburg Rotary Katoma Water Project

2022 - Fredericksburg, TX, Noontime Rotary Club - Tanzania Project from Peter Ray on Vimeo.

Fredericksburg 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.

Painting The Park Basketball Courts

Rotarians at work at 7:45am Saturday January 28th Painting basketball lines at the DeLeon park Basketball courts were resurfacing in October and the court lines were not painted.

Fredericksburg High School Interact Students

Fredericksburg High School students visited our Club meeting on January 23 to talk about their wonderful experiences at RYLA and their Interact Club accomplishments. Interact Club activities this school year included raising $350 for Toys for Tots of Gillespie County.

San Angelo Club Raises $6300 at Annual Shrimpfest.

The San Angelo Rotary club, which is 70 member strong, raised over $6300 at their annual Shrimpfest in October. The club disperses the funds to a different nonprofit every year. This year the recipient was House of Faith, a citywide children’s and youth ministry that brings Jesus to the lives of hundreds of youth through after school programs and Bible study. Join us in San Angelo in October 2023 for all-you-can-eat shrimp, coleslaw, beans, and iced tea!

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Snacks for Vets

The Rotary Club of San Antonio was proud to help the veterans at the Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home. The club purchased and packed snack bags after a recent Rotary meeting. The snack packs are used as prizes at the facility's daily bingo game. We paced over 200 bags for our wonderful vets!

Oak Hills End of Year Holiday Celebration

Oak Hills Rotarians and spouses attended the Holiday Party with Food, Fun and Fellowship. Everyone shared moments of laughter and cheer. Thank you to Farm Bureau Bank for sponsoring the space.

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.

Casino Night Fundraiser with the San Antonio Airport Rotary Club

Come and join Casino Night with the San Antonio Airport Rotary Club on Saturday, February 18th, 2023, at the Petroleum Club located on the 7th floor of 8620 North New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78217 United States.

San Marcos Hosts Casino Night March 4

The Rotary Club of San Marcos is hosting a Casino Night fundraiser on Saturday, March 4 at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Commemorative Air Force Centex Wing, 1841 Airport RdBldg 2249 San Marcos, TX 78666.

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.

Blanco Rotarians Serving Others

The Rotary Club of Blanco County recently supported the ongoing Mission of H.O.P.E. (Helping Overcome Poverty Everywhere), under the direction of Mrs. Chris Cloyd of Blanco’s United Methodist Church, by helping gather, pack, and stuff over 150 backpacks distributed to young refugees in Reynosa and Piedras Negras, Mexico in time for Christmas.

The Four Way Test

While serving as volunteer coaches at a local youth home, our club members were able to incorporate Rotary's Four Way Test into the youth development curriculum of the First Tee Organization.

2022 NCRC Annual Turkey Run

On November 19, 2022 Rotarians and Interactors from area schools met at West Avenue Compassion to bag full Thanksgiving meals before delivering to local families in the North Central Rotary Club’s annual “Turkey Run.”

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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".

Thanksgiving Community Service

Approximately 300 local families received a freshly prepared whole turkey dinner thanks to the Annual Turkey Fry conducted by the Christian Men of Boerne and Hill Country Family Services. The Rotary Club of Fair Oaks Ranch is always honored to participate in this wonderful event to assist those in need in the Boerne and surrounding area.

Rotary's Kingdom for Kids

The Rotary Club of San Antonio is celebrating 25 years of creating safe places for children to play through the Kingdom for Kids project.

Wrapping Up The Season

Another successful year of giving was wrapped up by the Rotary Club of San Antonio South. The club sponsored four families from the local Pre-K for SA school, with presents for the families' children and a $125 H-E-B gift card for the parents. The evening included Santa Claus and dinner.

University President Addresses Rotary San Marcos

Dr. Kelly Damphousse, President of Texas State University in San Marcos, was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of San Marcos.

Fredericksburg Rotary Club Delivers Gifts to Over 700 Children

The Fredericksburg Noon Rotary Club, in association with the USMC, sponsors the Gillespie County Toys for Tots program.

Boerne Sunrise Rotary Interact Club

Boerne Sunrise Rotary has sponsored the creation of an Interact Club at Boerne High School.

Sweethearts Dance & Scholarship Fundraiser

Our club provides a dream scholarship to select students of Seguin and Navarro schools n the their freshman year.

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.

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.

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.

Gonzales' Breakfast with Santa

The Gonzales Rotary Club #3850 hosted its annual "Breakfast with Santa" Fundraiser as part of the Gonzales' Winterfest activities.

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!!

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.

Winston Interact at St. Nicholas Ball

The 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.

14th Annual "Romantic Rendezvous"

Canyon Lake Rotary is sponsoring a Dinner Dance Saturday, February 11th at the New Braunfels Civic Center.

DG Dwayne Hopkins December Message

Posted by Dwayne Hopkins

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.

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.

Book donation to Gillespie Literacy Council

Fredericksburg Rotary Club and Friends of the Pioneer Memorial Library presented books to the Gillespie Literacy Council for adult ESL students to read with their children and grandchildren.

$10,000 Gold Raffle Annual Fundraiser

A GOLD Rush at OHRC! A chance to win $10,000 in Gold, however, in this raffle, it is best to be last.

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.

First in the Nation for Teachers

Chester W. Nimitz Middle School (NEISD) gets nation’s first Immersive Biophilic ReCharge room for schools. San Antonio North Central Rotary Club has designed and donated the nation’s first immersive biophilic Serenity and ReCharge room to the teachers and staff at North East Independent School District’s Chester W. Nimitz Middle School/STEM Academy.

Pearl Rotarians help ThriveWell Cancer Foundation reach goal of $100,000

Pearl Rotarians Rudy Rubio III and Andres Trevino volunteered for 7 hours at ThriveWell Cancer Foundation's annual Healing Hearts Telethon. They accepted incoming phone calls of donors to help reach their goal of $100,000. This year's location was at FOX 29's TV station, which broadcasted the Telethon across the entire South Central region of Texas. Learn more about ThriveWell's mission and impact at ThriveWell.org

Oak Hills Sponsors MUNSA Pancake Supper

Oak Hills Rotary sponsored the Annual Model United Nations San Antonio (MUNSA) pancake supper held at the International School of the Americas. It was a success! We prepared over 300 dinners for the event. The cooking was done by 8 Rotarians and 20 MUNSA students. The event raised over $1,500 for the MUNSA travel fund.

Food Drive in Fair Oaks Ranch

Rotarians from the Fair Oaks Ranch Club, along with their family members, participated in a neighborhood food drive to ensure all families served by the Hill Country Daily Bread Ministry in Boerne were able to enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving meal.

District Governor Presents Awards

DG Dwayne Hopkins took the opportunity of his visit to The Rotary Club of Fair Oaks Ranch to present them with their recently announced "Club of the Year" award for 2021-2022. He also honored Past President Greg Maxton for being named "President of the Year" for the same period; along with other club accolades in Service Projects, Membership, Public Image, and Foundation support.

Bountiful Blessings 2022

Rotary Club of Hondo-D'Hanis held their annual Bountiful Blessing on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Rotarians served hot meals to Veterans and Senior Citizens in the Hondo Community, in addition some Rotarians delivered some meals to home bound seniors. This is a much needed project in our area, and a project our Club looks forward to every year.

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.

San Marcos Presents $5,000 Gift to School Fuel

San Marcos Rotary presented a check for $5,000 to San Marcos School Fuel on November 16. School Fuel provides K-8 students with food to take home on weekends and holidays when school meals are not available.

Veterans Appreciation Breakfast

We had a great turnout for our Free Veterans Appreciation Breakfast. We had 120 plus Veterans and 25 Rotarian’s in attendance. A huge thank you to the Hill Country Veterans Center for hosting and to El Sombrero de Jalisco for the yummy tacos. 🌮🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

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Beeville Rotary Thanks Local Veterans for Their Service

The Beeville Rotary Club partnered with JJP Family Clinic to host a luncheon honoring local veterans on Saturday, November 12^th. Several Beeville Rotary Club and Beeville Interact Club members participated by serving food and talking to the veterans and their families. Most of all, our Beeville Rotarians thanked the veterans for their service.

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.

Boerne Noontime Rotary Club Celebrates Arbor Day with Tree Plantings

Arbor Day in America began in the early 1870s when a journalist, J. Sterling Morgan, and his wife moved to Nebraska and began planting a variety of trees and shrubs in what was primarily a flat stretch of desolate plain.

Rotary presents $5,000 donation to Hays County Food Bank

The Rotary Club of San Marcos presented a check for $5,000 to the Hays County Food Bank on November 9. It was part of a project in October called Feed the Hungry. Half of the gift came from a grant from Rotary District 5840 in South Central Texas. The project also raised money for San Marcos School Fuel and the international nonprofit Rise Against Hunger.

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

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!

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.

Blanco County Club Raises Money for End Polio Now Initiative

The Rotary Club of Blanco County held a Pints for Polio fundraiser event on October 26. Club President, Harvie Lindeman, spoke about the history of polio and the eradication efforts. Some short videos were shown and attendees enjoyed a BBQ meal with beer or wine. All proceeds will go to Rotary's 2022 End Polio Now initiative.

The Rotary Ice Rink is Back!

The Rotary Club of San Antonio is pleased to announce the Rotary Ice Rink presented by Valero will be back bigger and better this season. The Rotary Ice Rink is scheduled for November 18 - January 16, 2023 at Travis Park.

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.

Wimberley Rotary Serves African Orphanage & School

Sonja Simmons of the Davis Moon Project provided a mission update at the August 30th noon meeting. Simmons, a former Wimberley Rotarian and chapter President, was delighted to see some familiar faces and meet some new members.

Blanco County's Coat and Blanket Drive Huge Success

The Rotary Club of Blanco County’s coat and blanket drive, held in October, was a huge success. The club gathered approximately 50 large bags of coats and blankets from the Blanco and Johnson City communities that were provided to refugees in northern Mexico.

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.

Charity Golf Tournament

The Fredericksburg Nimitz Rotary won big on their first charity golf tournament. The tournament was a kick-off fundraiser for the club to raise funds for the replacement of the historic cross at Cross Mountain Park. All teams sold out and the silent auction and ladies' Bunco game were also big winners. All together, net earnings were over $30,000. Pictured are club member Jimmy Culp (second from left) and his team. Same time next year!

Eagle Scout Recognition

Pete Siegel, Airport Rotary Club member, is the D5840 Coordinator for the International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians (IFSR) http://scoutingrotarians.org/index_2.php We have recognition certificates for Eagle Scout, Sea Scout Quartermaster Award, and Girl Scout Gold Award recipients. Please contact Pete at psiegeljr@satx.rr.com for more information.

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.

Boerne ISD Child Trafficking Education

he Rotary Club of Fair Oaks Ranch recently assisted the Rotary Club of District 5840 to Combat Human Trafficking, who in conjunction with the Ransomed Life organization, presented training sessions in the schools for educators and parents on the awareness and prevention of child sex trafficking.

Community Playground Build

October 13-15 KABOOM!, Archewell Foundation created by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and community members along with Uvalde Rotarians help participate in a community playground build. The new playground at DeLeon Park located a few block from Robb Elementary, will be a happy and healing locations for the community children.

Retired US Navy Commander Peterson Receives Rotarian Award

This past Friday The International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians recognized Commander Peterson for his “Distinguished and Dedicated Service to Scouting”.

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.

Beeville Western Wear Parade

October 1, the Kenedy Rotary Club attended the Beeville Western Wear Parade in Beeville! We all wore western wear and our float won 2nd place out of 72 floats in the non profit category.

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.

Polio Events Around the District

Oct. 26 - Pints for Polio Event hosted by Blanco County Rotary at The Old 300 BBQ Restaurant at 6PM

Oct. 26 - Pints for Polio Event hosted by the Oak Hills Rotary at the Mini of San Antonio at 6PM

Oct 26 - Pints for Polio event hosted by Rotary Clubs of Fredericksburg at the Altstadt Brewery Company at 4PM

Oct. 27 - Pints for Polio Event hosted by San Antonio South at Dos Sirenos Brewing at 6:30PM

Rotary Sponsors Rise Against Hunger in San Marcos

More than a hundred volunteers helped to package food for the Rotary Rise Against Hunger event on Saturday, October 15 at First Lutheran Church in San Marcos.

Kerrville Morning Rotary Supports Mercy Gates Ministries

We recently helped Mercy Gates Ministries with some demolition and cleanup. Work included tearing out two porches along with an outbuilding. We even busted up a concrete sidewalk. Tearing things apart was pretty fun, but loading it all in the dump trailer, not so much. Thank good ness we had the use of some excellent machinery.

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.”

Welcoming New Members

President Elect Maureen Schein welcomes two new members Jennifer Romero (left) and Tony Schenk (right) as they join our Canyon Lake club.

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.

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.

Hunting Raffle Fundraiser 2022!

Rotarians have been busy selling tickets for our annual Hunting Raffle Fundraiser.

San Angelo Sunrise Feed the Funnel

On September 22, members of the San Angelo Sunrise Rotary Club participated in the Feed the Funnel event in an effort to combat food security in San Angelo and the surrounding communities.

Beeville Rotary Club Human Trafficking Educational Program

On the evening of September 29^th, 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.

Sister Club Receives School Supplies

The Fredericksburg Nimitz Rotary provided school supplies for the children of Piedras Negras for the upcoming school year.

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.

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

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!

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spreading the Four Way Test

All three Rotary clubs of Fredericksburg worked together to distribute activity books and talk about the Four-Way Test with the 3rd graders at Fredericksburg Elementary. It was a great experience! Thanks to all club members that participated.

Beeville Clean Up Continues

On 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.

Oktoberfest Kraut Run

Fredericksburg Morning Rotary Club’s 13th Annual Kraut Run, featuring 8K and 5K timed runs and a 5K Walk will be held Saturday, October 1st at 8:30 am.

SA South Cleans Up

YOUR Rotary Club of San Antonio South picked up trash along the SE Military Dr. Rd corridor. Thank you to all those came out to help Saturday, Sept. 10, with Highway Cleanup. We filled 24 large bags of trash in addition to large items such as a tire and a car bumper. We had 17 awesome volunteers demonstrating what "Service Above Self" really means. Thanks also to the guys from Lambda Theta Phi, Alumni Chapter, who joined us.

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.

Volunteers Needed for Wonderland

Volunteers and donations needed! Here is the link for volunteer sign up: https://forms.office.com/r/6WyJG8W0ea

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.

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!!!

Supporting Your Local College

The Randolph Metrocom Rotary Club presented a check for $2000.00 to Northeast Lakeview College.

Pearl Rotarians Assist St. Vincent de Paul Society

Pearl Rotarians assisted The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Texas Council in San Antonio, TX. Hundreds of food supplies were delivered to be available for families in need in urban areas of the Alamo City.

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.

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.

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

Welcoming Franz Leadership Academy Back to School

Rotary eClub of San Antonio played a significant part on August 17, 2022 in welcoming Franz Leadership Academy students back to school, with school supplies in a mini parade. The parents were overjoyed with the love and support that the Rotary eClub of San Antonio showed toward the school and community kicking off our Service Project Light Up Literacy which marks the 5th year of this project.

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

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

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

Raising Awareness of Human Trafficking

In August, The Rotary Club of District 5840 to Combat Human Trafficking, The Rotary Club of Blanco County, and The Blanco Chamber of Commerce hosted two presentations on human trafficking for Blanco County business and community leaders.

Sister Club Receives School Supplies

The Fredericksburg Nimitz Rotary provided school supplies for the children of Piedras Negras for the upcoming school year.

Great Western Cattle Trail Marker Lands in Pleasanton

Jeff Bearden, Co-Chair of the Vernon Rotary Club "Marking the Great Western Trail" project (standing second to left), presented Pleasanton with a cattle trail marker.

School Resource Rally Project

As a community partner, the Rotary Club of Fair Oaks Ranch assisted the Boerne ISD with their annual Resource Rally ensuring families had the appropriate medical attention and supplies needed to successfully start the new school year. Over 300 students and parents were provided a multitude of products and services that were generously donated by local businesses and individuals.

Human Trafficking Presentation

On August 15 the Rotary Club of Blanco County and the District 5840 Combat Human Trafficking Rotary Club hosted a presentation on human trafficking and child sex trafficking in order to educate the community of Blanco.

Beer Fest Funds Benefit Shelter

Fredericksburg Rotary Club Foundation on Monday donated a portion of its proceeds from the first Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival to The Grace Center, a 36-bed facility being constructed as a domestic violence shelter.

Paul Harris Awards

Pictured 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.

Oak Hills Rotary at Clark High School

Oak Hills Rotary Club visits Clark High School to re-establish the Interact Club. Pictured is Rotarian Rick Tarbell attending a meeting with school resource leaders to discuss the benefits and scholarship opportunities.

Edu-Care Package To Our Teachers

or the last 4 years Beeville Rotary Club has provided school supplies to the Beeville ISD teachers and this year the supplies were delivered to 2 Beeville private school system.

UGRA River Clean

On Saturday July 23rd, Kerrville Morning Rotary participated in the annual UGRA River Clean.

Successful Supply Drive

The Rotary Club of Alamo Ranch had a very successful back to school supply drive in support of a back-to-school event providing backpacks, school supplies, and other needed items for young boys and girls.

"Family Fest" School Supplies Give-Away

Rotary joined Family Fest Host, the Community Recreation and Resource Center, in delivering supplies to area kids helping them prepare for a return to school. CLRC President Max El Tawil is shown with the local school mascot at the ready to pass out backpacks full of supplies.

Interact Clubs Supports to Staff the Bus

The Winston School and South San Interact Clubs participated in Stuff the Bus on Saturday, August 6, 2022.

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.

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.

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.

Rotary Rockstar Challenge 2022-23

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).

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.

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.

Winston Interact at Back to School Event

Members of the Winston School Interact Club participated in a Back to School Event on Saturday, July 30, 2022 on the grounds of the Children Advocates San Antonio (CASA) facility.

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.

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.

Blanco County Club Partners With Placencia Belize Club

Rotary Club of Blanco County member, Connie Cox, attended the Rotary Club of Placencia Belize club meeting in Central America on July 19. The two clubs are planning to partner in providing hygiene kits to school children in the villages of Placencia and Seine Bight. Pictured is Placencia Club President Harold Wallen and Connie Cox exchanging club banners.

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.

Park Beautification in Fair Oaks Ranch

Rotarians from Fair Oaks Ranch and Boerne, recently gathered in the Boots Gaubutz Park to plant a tree and dedicate a plaque in memory of Penny Saywer, who had a long-time and wide impact in the Rotary clubs and communities of both cities.

Food Pantry Champion

The 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.

New Officers

The Canyon Lake Rotary Club recently installed its new slate of officers with the help of District Governor Dwayne Hopkins.

San Angelo Sunrise Rat Race

The San Angelo Sunrise Rotary Club held a 5k run on April 30, 2022, the RAT RACE is held each year to benefit several local and one international charity.

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.

Rotarian Shears Locks for Polio

Rotarian Peter Baen stopped cutting his hair during Covid. When it started getting really long he had a brainstorm.

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.

National Night Out at the San Antonio Zoo

National Night Out at the San Antonio Zoo was celebrated June 17, 2022. Kim Munoz represented the Airport Rotary Club. We participated in this event on behalf of our club to support our club DEI initiatives. Diversity, equity & inclusion in Rotary International.

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.

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.

School Supplies are provided for Mexico and San Marcos from San Marcos Rotary

On 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.

World Food Day is Rotary's Focus in Hays County

World 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.

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.

Generators for Mision de Candelila

Fredericksburg Nimitz Rotary present Mision de Candelila with two generators to help with their work in Piedras Negras. Pictured are club president Cindy Turner, Kelly Graham of Mision de Candelila, Ralph Bowen (Nimitz Rotary), Kenny Johnson of Mision de Candelia and Judy Hutcherson, Fredericksburg Noon Club Rotarian and board member of Mision de Candelila.

Backpack Drive for Needs Council

The club held its annual backpack and school supply drive at Western Edge Cocktails and Kitchen. We received $900 in monetary donations, 90 backpacks and the club purchased an additional 30 backpacks to provide to the Hill Country Needs Council. Pictured are acting club president Ralph Bowen and Cindy Heifner of the Needs Council.

Boerne Installs Leadership and Celebrates 2021-2022 Accomplishments

This past June a dinner and installation ceremony introduced the new club President for 2022- 2023 as Jack Estes, the President Elect as Joe Anzollitto and Susie Smith as the Vice President.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

DG Vandenberg Presents PHF Awards in San Marcos

DG Kristy Vandenberg was at the San Marcos Installation Dinner June 24.

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.

Blanco Rotary Club Awards Scholarships to Local Seniors

The 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.

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.

Beeville Clean-Up Service Project

It was hot, even at 7 AM on Saturday, June 18^th, when several members of the Beeville Rotary Club participated in the 2^nd 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.

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?

San Marcos Hosts 20 Fellowship Events

The Rotary Club of San Marcos hosted 20 fellowship events in 2021-2022.

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.

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!

Scholarship Award

Jimmy Culp of the Fredericksburg Nimitz Rotary presents a check from the Randy Stapp Memorial Scholarship Fund to Wesley Spaeth from Harper High School.

Fundraiser for Veterans

Fredericksburg Nimitz Rotary held a fundraiser at the home of Pam and Neal Martin again this year on Memorial Day.

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."

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.

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.

Oak Hills Volunteers at Haven For Hope

Oak Hills Rotarians volunteered on May 14th for the San Antonio Food Bank on site at the Haven for Hope community kitchen. Prepped 1,000 sandwiches and served cheese enchilada plates to 302 guests of Haven For Hope.

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.

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.

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.

17th Annual Fredericksburg Car Fest

Fredericksburg Morning Rotary Club is hosting the 17th Annual Car Fest on Saturday June 4th, 2022 from 8am-4pm at Marktplatz on Hwy 16 and Main St in Fredericksburg, TX. Free Public admission. You can visit the website at www.fredericksburgcarfest.com for more information.

San Saba Rotary Club Holds its 40th Annual Student Honor Banquet

San Saba, Texas – The local Rotary Club of San Saba held its 40th annual Honor Student Banquet to recognize academically high-achieving students from Cherokee, Richland Springs, and San Saba ISDs.

Blanco County Rotary Club’s Annual Golf Tournament a Big Success!

The Rotary Club of Blanco County sponsored the annual Joe Garcia Memorial Golf Tournament May 9th, at Blanco’s Vaaler Creek Golf Course.

San Marcos Hosts Scramble For Scholarships

Scramble 4 Scholarships, sponsored by the Rotary Club of San Marcos, raised more than $10,000 for scholarships on Friday, May 20. The golf fundraiser was held at Quicksand Golf Course in Woodcreek.

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.

Packing Snacks for Snak Pak $ Kids

On April 27, Joseph, Sergio, Tom, and Kim of the Airport Rotary Club along with three guests from Credit Human joined many other volunteers at the Daily Bread Ministries warehouse to help Snack Pak 4 Kids San Antonio pack food packages for students at San Antonio elementary schools. For more information about Snack Pack 4 Kids, please go to https://snackpak4kidssa.org/about/

SA South Presents Scholarships and Lifetime Awards

The night was buzzing with five students from local high schools for the Rotary Club of San Antonio Souths Scholarship Banquet.

San Marcos Provides Snacks for STAAR Testing Educators

The annual Texas STAAR tests are test that are distributed to students at the end of the school year. The STAAR tests can be a strain on students and educators.

Rotary Scholarship Tournament

Rotary Club of Hondo-D'Hanis held it's annual Rotary Scholarship Tournament on Saturday, May 14th @ Hondo Golf Course.

Providence Catholic School Interact Club Meeting

The Providence Catholic School held it's last Interact Club meeting on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at the school's Guest House.

EarlyAct at Travis Elementary Celebrates Character Awards

Travis Elementary in San Marcos has had an EarlyAct program for 13 years, sponsored by the Rotary Club of San Marcos.

The Rotary Club of Boerne (Noon)Awards College Scholarships

This past month many students at both Boerne High School and Champion High School received scholarships for their future studies.

Rotary Leadership Institute (May 14, 2022)

Session 1

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.

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.

Alamo Heights Night 2022, our 34th Fiesta Event

Alamo Heights Night 2022, our 34^th 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.

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!!

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

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.

Young Women's Leadership Academy Interact Club Inauguration

The officers of the Young Women's Leadership Academy (YWLA) Interact Club were sworn in on April 27, 2022 at the YWLA Campus. Club sponsor Sarah Moran presided over the ceremony.

12th Free Veterans Appreciation Breakfast

Veteran's Appreciation Breakfast! Rotarians in ACTION!

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.

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.

Wimberley's Dinner in the Dark

Tickets are available on our website: www.rotaryclubofwimberley.com

Blanco Club to Host Memorial Golf Tournament and Silent Auction

The Rotary Club of Blanco County is looking forward to to its annual Joe Garcia Memorial Golf Tournament & Silent Auction on May 9th at Vaaler Creek Golf Club in Blanco.

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.

Child Abuse Awareness

To commemorate April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, Fair Oaks Ranch club members "adopted" cardboard kids then dressed and decorated them.

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.

Eggs by the Thousands

Members of the Fredericksburg Morning Rotary Club took some time to help out the Easter Bunny this year.

San Marcos Sponsors Scramble 4 Scholarships

The Rotary Club of San Marcos hosts its annual Scramble 4 Scholarships fundraiser on Friday, May 20.

San Marcos Rotary & Rotaract Share Fellowship

The Rotary Club of San Marcos and Texas State University Rotaract Club gathered together at Putt Pub in San Marcos for fellowship on April 6. The Rotaract Club was revived this year and its membership is going. Rotaract sponsored another event at Putt Pub on April 22 to raise funds and expand student awareness of the organization.

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.

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.

3rd Graders Learn About the 4-Way Test!

Members of the Rotary Club of Hondo-D'Hanis stopped by Woolls Intermediate School and visited with 3rd grade students.

Interact at Rotary Day SA

Several local Interact clubs attended Rotary Day SA on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Brackenridge Park.

DG Kristy Vandenberg's April Message

April'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.

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.

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.

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.