Hello, fellow District 5810 Rotarians. What an amazing month October has been. I’ve visited forty-five D5810 Rotary clubs so far and met some amazing Rotarians.
World Polio Day Highlights
I spent several nights during the past two weeks at various District 5810 events highlighting the work our district is doing in the fight against polio. I played Music Bingo with the Plano club. I sat on a dock at White Rock Lake with the Dallas club during Pints for Polio and won a gift prize (beer socks) at Pours for Polio with the Richardson and Richardson East clubs.
More than 200 walkers joined together in North Texas to support Rotary’s global effort to eradicate polio. On October 24, District 5810 Rotarians and community supporters gathered at Brookhaven Main Campus in Farmers Branch to take part in the World’s Largest Polio Walk in recognition of World Polio Day.
With more than 200 walkers participating and $25,000 raised, District 5810 demonstrated the power of a community united behind a common cause.
Participants came together to raise awareness, support Rotary’s polio eradication efforts, and help protect children around the world from a disease that remains a global health threat.
New members are the future of your Rotary club—but helping them feel connected and engaged is key to keeping them involved! Once someone joins your club, the next step is making sure they feel welcomed, get to know fellow members, and understand how the club operates.
Join us on Tuesday, November 17, at 7:00 PM for the District 5810 Membership Growth Strategies Webinar.
Is your Rotary club ready to shine a little brighter? The Rotary Rockstar Challenge is designed to help clubs strengthen their public image, one step at a time!
Whether your club is just getting started or already has a strong presence in your community, the Rockstar Challenge provides a roadmap for building the skills needed to promote your club, share your impact, and tell the Rotary story.
Each level introduces a new skill to help your club become more visible and effective in telling its story!
The IRS requires all Rotary districts and Rotaract clubs in the United States, including U.S. territories, to file an annual information return. For organizations whose tax year follows the Rotary year (July 1–June 30), the next filing deadline is November 15, 2026.
The Rockwall Noon Rotary Club demonstrated its commitment to serving children in the community through its September service project benefiting Rainbow Room in Rockwall County. Club members collected essential baby supplies, including car seats, formula, bottles, burp cloths, bibs, and pacifiers. Thanks to the generosity of club members and donors, Rockwall Noon Rotary contributed more than $800 in donations, including two car seats and many other requested items.
The Rotary Club of Rowlett is proud to support efforts that keep our community clean, beautiful, and welcoming! Each year, Rowlett Rotarians look forward to participating in the Tri-City Clean-Up, joining community members in making a positive difference in the places we call home.
Greenville Noon Rotary is supporting local seniors through a $1,550 donation to the Hunt County Senior Service Alliance (HCSSA), helping advance the organization’s mission to serve seniors throughout the community.
Rotarians from the McKinney Rotary Club, Richardson East Rotary Club, Prestonwood Rotary Club, and other area clubs joined fellow community volunteers to help make Challenge Air’s event a success.
Working together, these dedicated volunteers contributed their time and energy to support an event focused on creating meaningful experiences for participants and their families. Their involvement reflects Rotary’s commitment to service, community partnerships, and making a positive difference in the lives of others.
On Sunday, October 11, Rotarians from White Rock Rotary Club, joined volunteers from St. Patrick Catholic in Lake Highlands to serve the weekly breakfast to Refugees participating in the church’s program. This is one of the ongoing projects where WRR members collaborate with St. Patrick Church to serve and build the community. The picture shows three Rotarians who stood up with members of the church in their Refugee Outreach program that started in 2001 to address a significant in increase in the settlement of refugees from Sudan and has now broadened its reach to include individuals from Burundi, Congo, Burma, Rwanda, Eritrea, Kenya and Tanzania.
The Melissa Rotary Club is turning up the heat this fall with its Annual Chili Cook-Off and Scrappy Americana Quilt Raffle on November 14, from 11 AM to 3 PM, at the Heart of Melissa Fall Fest! Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled day featuring local shopping, delicious food, entertainment, and activities for all ages.
The Rotary Club of Waxahachie enjoyed a busy weekend filled with community service and Halloween fun. Rotarians started Saturday morning at the Scout Cabin, where volunteers trimmed trees and helped maintain the property. Their efforts reflect Rotary’s commitment to taking care of the spaces and resources that bring communities together.
Organized by member Susan Glen, Rotary Club of Park Cities volunteers at the North Texas Food Bank every spring and every fall. This is one of the ways the club supports the NTFB, one of our collaborative partners, along with raising money and participating in the Peanut Butter Drive.
The Rotary Club of Plano brought the community together for a fantastic Music Bingo to Beat Polio fundraiser! Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy a night of music, laughter, bingo, and fun while supporting Rotary International’s mission to End Polio Now!
North Texas Pioneers had their annual pancake and sausage breakfast event to raise money to help support veterans in the area! This year‘s breakfast held at Big Mike’s Restaurant was a big success.
The Rockwall Rotary Club joined more than 20 local nonprofit organizations at the Fall Community Service Fair on Saturday, September 26, at San Jacinto Plaza in downtown Rockwall. Hosted by JustServe, a nonprofit that connects volunteers with local service opportunities, the free community event brought together organizations and residents eager to make a difference. With the Rockwall Farmers Market taking place nearby, the fair enjoyed plenty of foot traffic and offered attendees dozens of ways to get involved in their community.
RCPC member Holly McKasson knows that the main mode of transportation for the homeless is their feet. This is the fifth year she has organized the Foot Care Clinic “to provide hope and active caring of a basic need of the most vulnerable homeless.”
Rotarians and Interactors from the Rotary Club of Waxahachie helped make Monday night special for local families at the Salvation Army Fall Festival. Volunteers pitched in throughout the evening, passing out candy, assisting children with games and activities, and helping with the hayride.
Members of White Rock Rotary Club, Dallas, had the great opportunity to play host to and share breakfast to our New District Governor, Mick Callahan. He was accompanied by Michelle Goldstein, Rotary Club Dallas, Uptown, our new Assistant Governor.
Looking for a fun way to celebrate the season while making a difference in the community? Join the North Texas Pioneers Rotary Club on Thursday, November 19, for Autumn Winds & Mahjong Wins — an evening of Mahjong, prizes, great raffle items, and fellowship!
Prosper Rotary is hosting the Prosper Veterans Day Honor Run at Frontier Park, an opportunity to run for a cause! Plan to join us for a day of fun, remembrance, and community spirit featuring a 10k, 5k, and Fun Run! ProsperTx.gov/HonorRun
Knights of Columbus Hall
