Recently some of you have commented to me about the year nearing the mid-point and asked if the experience is what I anticipated. The year is exceeding my expectations. I have visited all the district clubs along with a satellite club and that early morning (6:30am) group from Pflugerville. Our clubs are truly making a difference in our local communities and globally. Let me share a couple of updates with you.

DG Jerry Chapman invites you to attend the Foundation Gala on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Downtown Hilton in Austin with guest speaker R.I. President Barry Rassin. This is going to be an awesome event! Tickets are $80 person. Click for more details. To register: http://bit.ly/2qjR7VI

The Rotary Club of Taylor assisted in “ringing the bell” for the Salvation Army on Thursday, November 29 as part of our regular club activities.

The Rotary Club of Yoakum obtained a grant from Rotary International District 5870 to provide additional security measures for St. Joseph school students and faculty.  Each year the club has an opportunity to apply for grant money to benefit some facet of our Yoakum community.  Rotary Club President, Bill Lopez, presented a check to Principal Sean Mooney on November 9th. 

The Interact Clubs that earned the 2017 – 2018 Interact Presidential Citations are Burnet High School, Burnet Middle School, and the Impact Club of Manor New Technical High School.

Save the date of January 19, 2019 for the Branding and Public Image Training Day held at the Georgetown Health Foundation Community Rooms located at 2423 Williams Dr., Georgetown from 9AM to 2PM. This is a FREE event however, we ask that you register as we are providing lunch. For more details on this event and to register: click here.

The Rotary Club of Temple recently conducted it’s 35^th Annual Spaghetti Dinner on November 9, 2018.  Rotarian Jack Morris, who is 86 years young, has led the effort every year since its inception.

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to remember those that are special to us. The Rotary Club’s of Austin and Killeen in partnership with County Line and Austin Hotel Lodging Association entertained a delighting Army family from Ft. Hood with a very unique Thanksgiving.