March 2020 Edition
News From Around District 5810
DG Beverly Grogan's March Message
It’s Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Month in our Rotary Calendar! In 5810 , we are celebrating in a big way; the global grant for our Navaho Water Project in which we are a partner with District in California just got approved. Many thanks to our chairs, Glen and Michelle Thornton of Plano West for coordinating this exciting Project. 
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International Conference News
ALOHA!
 
We are still making plans for enjoying the Hawaiian Islands this June , when 25,000+ Rotarians invade the islands to celebrate our year! March 31 is the deadline for pre-registration discount! We have many going already committed to going... come join the fun!
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You're Invited to the Roaring Twenties Casino Night
Click on the photo above to get a sneak peak at some of the fun we are going to have at the Roaring Twenties Casino Night Foundation Gala on Saturday March 28, 2020. You will not want to miss this opportunity for fun and charity! All proceeds go to End Polio Now, so come for dinner, dancing, a casino night and a silent auction.Tickets are $100 per persons. To register: http://bit.ly/D5810CASINO
Mesquite Rotary Donates to Mesquite ISD Education Foundation
Mesquite Rotary Club president John Taylor presented a $7,500 donation check to the Mesquite ISD Education Foundation at their meeting on January 28th. Foundation executive director Randy Lewallyn accepted the check.
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Congressman Wright Visits Waxahacie
The Rotary Club of Waxahachie was honored to receive Congressman Ron Wright as their Thursday meeting guest speaker.  Pictured with Congressman Wright are Rotary Club of Waxahachie President, Mickie Hill and Mayor of Waxahachie, David Hill.
Join Us For District Assembly - March 21
Get ready for Rotary 2020-21 with DGE John Moser at District Assembly at the Collin College Higher Education Center, 3452 Spur 399 (Corner of US75 and the SRT), McKinney on March 21 from 8:30AM to 12:00PM. Fee is $20. Click to Register.
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Joint Blood Drive
The Plano Sunrise Rotary Club and N. Texas Pioneers Rotary Club, for their joint Blood Drive, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Catholic Church. Through the efforts of the Parishioners, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the Carter BloodCare, teams and Rotarians,this Blood drive secured 67, good units of blood, which has the effect to possibly save up to 201, lives.
Service Above Self Teacher Awards
The Rotary Club of Dallas is working very hard to recognize outstanding teachers in the Dallas Independent School District.  If you know any really special teachers, please have them consider submitting an application for our awards program. 
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Rotary Youth Exchange Needs Your Support!
Are you aware of our District's Youth Exchange Program?  Are you involved with the Exchange Program?  Do you know where our outbound students are this year?  To find out the answers to these questions and much more let our Youth Exchange Program make a presentation to your club.
 
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Fun, Fellowship, and Field Trips
 
With the festivities of the holidays completed for another year and Spring not yet in evidence, the Fellowship Committee, under the leadership of John Brown and VP Happy Franklin, have made some great plans.
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Get Involved With the RYLA Selection Process Now Underway
RYLA student scholarship selections are now underway across the district. Your club is looking for the right recipient(s)— high school juniors with leadership potential who can expand their leadership in a growth-oriented, fun, high energy week at camp.
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Frisco's 1st Responders "Service Above Self" Award 
Each quarter, the Rotary Club of Frisco alternates awarding a deserving member of the Frisco Fire Department and Frisco Police Department. 
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White Rock Rotary Monthly Cleanup
A crew from White Rock Rotary braved chilly temps to do their monthly trash pick up at White Rock Lake. It was sorely needed after recent rains. Coffee and doughnuts definitely contributed to our energy levels!
11th Annual Safer Dallas Awards
Rotary Club of Dallas held it’s 11th Annual Safer Dallas Awards on Wednesday, February 26th  at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital.  The program recognizes a Dallas Police Officer for Distinguished Service. 
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McKinney Donates to Wildlife Sanctuary
Sharon Scott, Community Service Chair, delivered a check and the donated items to the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, our January Charity of the Month. 
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Annual Scouting For Food Drive
Once again Rotarians have an opportunity to participate in the annual Scouting For Food Drive conducted by the Circle Ten Scouts across North Texas. 
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Upcoming Events
March Theme - Water & Sanitation
Mar 01, 2020 – Mar 31, 2020
 
Why Rotary Challenge Deadline
Mar 05, 2020
 
World Rotaract Week
Mar 09, 2020 – Mar 13, 2020
 
March Roundtable
Escape Expert
Mar 14, 2020 9:30 AM
 
Frisco Sunrise's Paddy Dash
Mar 21, 2020
 
District Assembly
Collin College Higher Education Center
Mar 21, 2020
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Allen Sunrise's Kids Against Hunger Food Packaging
First United Methodist Church-Allen
Mar 28, 2020
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
 
Foundation Gala - Roaring Twenties Casino Night
Edison's
Mar 28, 2020
6:30 PM – 11:00 PM
 
April Theme - Maternal & Child Health
Apr 01, 2020 – Apr 30, 2020
 
Prestonwood's Clink and Drink
Starpower Dallas
Apr 04, 2020
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
 
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Carrollton-Farmers Branch
 
Grand Prairie
 
Irving Las Colinas
 
Dallas
 
Allen Sunrise
 
McKinney Sunrise
 
McKinney
 
Wylie East Fork
 
East Dallas
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