JANUARY 2023 EDITION
News Around The District
DG Shannon Coleman's January Message
Happy New Year!
As we enter 2023, I want to thank you for an amazing first half of the year. This year, we have embraced the opportunity to "Imagine Rotary" and have already accomplished so much. If you support our Rotary Foundation Annual Fund, you have played a key role in funding the following District 5870 2022-23 projects:
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Todd Smith Selected DG 2025-26

It is my honor and privilege to officially declare Todd Smith, from the Rotary Club of Georgetown, our District Governor-Designate. Todd will become District Governor-Nominee on July 1, 2023 and serve as our Governor in the 2025-26 Rotary year.

Todd is a great Rotarian who will serve our district well. Please join me in congratulating Todd on being selected as our 111th District Governor.

Register for the 2023 Foundation Gala
Join us on Saturday, January 28th, 6PM at the Courtyard Marriott in Pflugerville for the Central Texas Foundation Gala - an evening of connection, relationship building and fun as we celebrate our support of The Rotary Foundation.
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Join Us in Melbourne in May
Known as one of the world’s most livable cities, Melbourne Australia plays host to the Rotary International Convention May 27 – 31, 2023.  We hope to see you in Melbourne in May! Click image to play video.  For more convention details and registration, visit RotaryMelbourne2023.org.
 
Public Image Training Seminar - January 14
Come join us on Saturday, January 14 for a Public Image Training Seminar from 9AM-1PM at the Georgetown Public Library, Second Floor Meeting Room, 402 W 8th St, Georgetown, TX 78626 or on Zoom. There is a 25 person limit for the in-person training. Click to Register. Open to all Rotarians!
Strengthening Membership Through Education
 
Did you know that our Rotary District 5870 is a participating member of the Lone Star Division of Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI)?  This is an excellent program for Rotarians and Rotaractors to deepen their knowledge of Rotary programs. 
 
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Grants Management Training - January 14
We will hold our first Grants Management Training Seminar on January 14, 2023 on Zoom. Both the 3hr and 1hr sessions are available. Check this page to see if you qualify for the 1 hr session. Must register in advance to receive the Zoom link. Click here to Register.
2022-2023 Public Image Rockstar Challenge
We KNOW you’re excellent at what you do. Because of YOU, Central Texas District 5870 was recognized as the "2021-2022 PUBLIC IMAGE DISTRICT OF THE YEAR" for Zone 25B! Give yourself a round of applause for a job well done! And we KNOW you’ll do it again this year. 2022-23 Public Image Rockstar Challenge
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NW Austin December Rotarian of the Month
The Northwest Austin Rotary Club is especially proud of how active our club is, and we like to highlight those who go beyond even our many club events. If you see Becki Breyfogle, give her a warm thank you for all she does!
Rotary Club of Belton Holds 65th Annual Pancake Supper
The Rotary Club of Belton held its Annual Pancake Supper this past Election Day, November 8, 2022.  
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Sun City Rotarians Enjoy A Holiday to Remember Event
Rotarians in Sun City enjoyed a special performance on Tuesday, Dec. 6 from the Encore Show Choir from Georgetown High School in Georgetown, TX.
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Books For Me

The Rotary Club of Austin members spent the day handing out free books to the students at Pecan Springs Elementary for Books for Me. This program is arranged by BookSpring to help children build their own home library. 

Corsicana Rotary Club Participates in the 175th Celebration Parade
Corsicana Rotary Club participated in Corsicana's 175 Celebration Christmas Parade.
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Breakfast with Santa Program Feeds and Sustains Families in the Georgetown Community
Breakfast with Santa returned to Georgetown on Saturday, Dec. 17 after a two-year break during the pandemic. More than 800 people showed up at the community center in San Gabriel Park to enjoy pancakes and sausage served by members of the Georgetown Fire Department and take pictures with Santa.
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Marble Falls Rotary Elves Help Blue Santa
Operation Blue Santa came to a close last week with Marble Falls Police Department and the Marble Falls Rotary Club joining forces for the final collection push at the public safety facility, 606 Avenue N. Pictured are: MFPD representatives as well as Rotarians, from left, Kim Kankel, Tammy Hafner, Fran Brochstein, Tammie Sander, Ellen Ely, Joe Don Dockery, Blue Santa (Officer Josh French), Fire Chief Russell Sander and Police Chief Glenn Hanson. Toys were distributed on December 17th.

Rotary supporting Helping Hand Home for over 100 years
 
 
The Rotary Club of Austin members look forward to our annual Helping Hand Home  Rotary Christmas Party. We have been doing this Rotary signature project for over 100 years.
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Rotary Operation Vacation December 2022
The Rotary Clubs of Austin and Killeen hosted a military family from Ft. Hood in Austin this weekend. They were provided complimentary  accommodations from the Hilton Garden Inn on downtown Austin.  The County Line on the lake provided a special BBQ dinner for the Rondazzo family of six. 
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Spurs jerseys make a special  Christmas for students and teachers  at Pecan Springs in East Austin 
The Rotary Club of Austin were gifted 500 San Antonio Spurs jerseys from their Sports League  by the Rotary Club of San Antonio to brighter kid’s Christmas. 
 
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Celebration of Life - December
Upcoming Events
January Theme: Vocational Service Month
Jan 01, 2023 – Jan 31, 2023
 
Grant Management Training Seminar #1
Zoom Meeting
Jan 14, 2023
 
Public Image Seminar
Georgetown Public Library & Zoom
Jan 14, 2023
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
 
District Foundation Gala
Courtyard By Marriott
Jan 28, 2023
 
Feb. Theme: Peace Building & Conflict Prevention
Feb 01, 2023 – Feb 28, 2023
 
Rockdale's 9th Annual Casino Night
The Ranch
Feb 04, 2023
 
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Shiner
 
Copperas Cove
 
Rockdale
 
Bosque County-Clifton
 
Bastrop County
 
Marble Falls
 
Yoakum
 
Caldwell
 
Temple-South

EarlyAct FirstKnight

 
 
Harris Elementary
RC of Austin University Area &
RC of Austin North Metro Passport
 
 
Pecan Springs
Elementary
RC of Austin
RC of Austin Cosmopolitan & RC of Austin University Area
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