MARCH 2025 EDITION

News Around The District

DG Doug Smith's March Message

As we dive into this month's theme dedicated to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), we are reminded of Rotary International’s commitment to creating sustainable and long-term solutions that benefi t communities worldwide. Access to clean water and adequate sanitation is more than just a necessity—it's a cornerstone of public health that fosters economic growth, educational opportunities, and community development.

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Register for District Assembly/Club Leadership Orientation

Join us for District Assembly - Club Leadership Orientation on Saturday, April 5th, an essential event designed to equip you and your club for the upcoming Rotary year. Whether you're stepping into a new role or seeking to deepen your understanding, this orientation will empower you to create a vibrant and engaged experience for your members. Cost is $25. Click to Register.

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Celebrate Rotary Women in Action

This International Women's Day, March 8, 2025 let's come together to celebrate the incredible strength, resilience, and achievements of women worldwide! We invite all Rotarian women to participate in our special campaign by sharing a photo of themselves proudly wearing their Rotary shirts. Let's showcase the power and unity of women within the Rotary family!
 
How to Participate:
  1. Put on your favorite Rotary shirt and Rotary (Women in Rotary) pin.
  2. Strike a pose that reflects your strength and passion. Use the WOMEN IN ACTION Canva Template Design
  3. Snap a photo and share it on your social media with the hashtags #1DistrictStrong #RotaryWomenRock #WomenInRotary
  4. Share it with the District (rotary5870prteam@gmail.com) so we too can promote District 5870 Women in Rotary! 

New Tools Available on the Public Image Resource Page

We're excited to announce some valuable new additions to our Public Image Resources page that will help streamline and enhance your club's outreach efforts.

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Rotary Means Business Fellowship

We are pleased to announce effective February 14th, 2025, there is a new Chapter of the Rotary Means Business Fellowship. “RMB Austin Metro”, Charter #247. The Austin Metro area encompasses Austin, Pflugerville, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander and Georgetown.

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Shiner Rotary Romp

On Feb 8th the Shiner Rotary hosted it first ever Rotary Romp at the historic Wied Hall between Shiner and Hallettsville. The goal of the event was to raise money for local scholarships.

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Packing Meals for Children

The Rotary Club of Cedar Park - Leander joined forces with Feed My Starving Children to pack food for children globally affected by hunger. Collaboratively, they packed 390 boxes, contributing to the betterment of our world🌎!!

South Austin Doubles Impact for Clean Water in Laos Through TerraClear

During the recent Amplify Austin campaign, South Austin took action to support clean water initiatives in Laos by partnering with TerraClear. The club committed to a 1:1 match for donations up to $1,000, effectively doubling the impact of every contribution.

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DAP Grant Excitement!

The Marble Falls D.A.P. grant project at Highland Lakes Family Crisis Center was the news of the day on February 13th! The PlayScape and rubber mulch around the yard for the kids at the HLFCC was much needed and will give them a place to play and escape!

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February Operation Vacation 

The Rotary Clubs of Austin and Killeen hosted a military family for a special R&R in Austin this weekend. The Sonesta Hotel Bee Caves provided a two-night stay with breakfast each morning & Rotary Killeen arranged a free rental car from Toyota Killeen and provided gas money.

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4th Annual Rockin' Rotary

Belton's Rockin' Rotary is back at Schoepf's BBQ and will feature Back in Black, the ultimate AC/DC Tribute Band!! Kicking off the night will be Scratch 3 offering a dose of high-octane Rock 'n' Roll from the 80s and 90s. Join us for a night of great music, big energy, and a variety of auction items during this Belton Rotary Club fundraising event.  

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$1,000 Grant Presented to St. Frederick African American History Museum

The Rotary Club of Marble Falls proudly presented a $1,000 grant to St. Frederick African American History Museum Chairman Bessie Jackson to support critical building improvements at its future location, 301 Avenue N, Marble Falls, TX. The funds, presented by Rotary Club President Russell Sander alongside Rotarians Lorinda Peters, Carol Barton, and Mike Hodge, will be used to enhance the building’s insulation and flooring.

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Caldwell Celebrates 120 Years of Rotary with Former President's Luncheon

The Rotarians of Caldwell celebrated the 120th year of Rotary International and the 90th of their local club on February 18th, 2025. All living former Presidents of the Caldwell club were invited and honored at a special luncheon held at the Caldwell Civic Center

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Faith4Kids

Rotarian Faith David of E-Club leads our Faith4Kids. We are collecting backpack, school supplies and hygiene kits to be shipped to Liberia and given to impoverished children.

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Casino Night 2025!

Rockdale's 11th annual Casino Night was held Saturday, February 8, and it was a record setter! The funds raised will fund scholarships for area high school seniors, communal literacy, intermediate school character-building curriculum (7 Mindsets), leadership camp for local teens, Christmas for senior citizens, and many other community projects.

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Itasca Interact Report to Rotary

Itasca Rotary Club meets with leadership of the Itasca High School Interact Club. Energetic conversation and excitement about the future. Joining Rotarians Loren Odle, Joe Marek and Rod Henry are Interact officers Sair Watson, Treasurer, Joseph Gurrisqueta, President, Kathy Viruetta, Secretary, Ezra Britt, Vice President.

Trail Blazer 

Marcella Ann Ng, made history as the first African American woman pilot in the United States Armed Forces. A trailblazer in aviation, she broke barriers and shattered racial and gender stereotypes, paving the way for future generations of women and people of color in the military and aviation fields.

 

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Christmas Shopping Spree 2024

Every December, members of the Rotary Club of West Austin host a Christmas Shopping Spree for 20 deserving students from Wooldridge Elementary School. J.C. Penney has welcomed our club for this event for the last 20 years.

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The Lifeblood of Rotary Clubs

Helen Keller once said, "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." In your Rotary club you are never alone, you have the potential to do so much good, and that good is most often manifested in your club’s Service Project.

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Environmental Minute - Touch Tomorrow

Each club was challenged at the beginning of this Rotary year to do an Environmental project and the year is closing soon. If your club has not yet done a project, this month is a great time to plant a native tree.

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Upcoming Events
March Theme: Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene Month
Mar. 01, 2025 – Mar. 31, 2025
 
Roll of Fame Submission Deadline
Mar. 03, 2025
 
Flatonia's Pints for Polio
Edna' Kitchenette, Henry K's and Red Vault Bistro
Mar. 08, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
April Theme: Environmental Month
Apr. 01, 2025 – Apr. 30, 2025
 
5th Annual Killeen-Heights Spring Classic
Stonetree Golf Club
Apr. 04, 2025
 
Belton's Rockin' Rotary Event
Schoepf's BBQ
Apr. 04, 2025
6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
 
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Killeen
 
 
 
Cedar Park-Leander
 
 
Marble Falls
 
 
Temple

EarlyAct FirstKnight

 
Harris Elementary
RC of Austin University Area
 
Raye-Allen Elementary
RC of Temple South
 
Pecan Springs Elementary
RC of Austin Cosmopolitan
RC of Austin University Area
E-Club Central Texas
RC of Austin
 
Flatonia Elementary
RC of Flatonia
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