Hi all - we are getting into Pumpkin Spice Latte season! Have you had one yet? I have included two pictures of the yellow bricks that club presidents are displaying at each meeting. On my club visits, I explain that our district theme this year is "There's No Place Like Rotary". Each club is a yellow brick on the "yellow brick road' leading to the Emerald City - our success!
World Polio Day, 24 October, is fast approaching. If your club isn’t already planning its World Polio Day event, now is the time to begin. Visit our World Polio Day Event page for End Polio Now resources such as graphics, videos, photos, public relations templates, and more. After you’ve planned an event, don’t forget to register it.
Have you welcomed new members to your club recently? Now’s the perfect time to celebrate them! The District is excited to shine a spotlight on our newest Rotarians and the clubs that welcomed them. Submit your new members for the District New Rotarian promotion, and we’ll create a custom graphic featuring them.
In August, the Rotary Club of Duncanville hosted their first Tri-City Networking Happy Hour at Day Drink Bar. Duncanville Rotarians mingled with Rotarians from the Cedar Hill and DeSoto Clubs, and it was a great success!
This week, the Rotary Club of Carrollton-Farmers Branch celebrated another milestone at Gussie Field Waterworth Park—better known as Farmers Branch Rotary Playground. Eight years ago, the club partnered with the City of Farmers Branch to raise more than $175,000 to build this all-accessible playground, ensuring children of all abilities could enjoy a safe and inclusive place to play.
Three years ago, the McKinney Rotary Club pledged a $100,000 matching grant to Direction 61:3 to build a home for young adults aging out of foster care. Last week, we broke ground on the first home.
Daybreak Greenville helped the Hunt County Shared Ministries in produce distribution day. Almost every Thursday the food Bank receives a truck load of produce that then needs to be sorted into smaller portions for distribution.
This August, Richardson East is working with Laura Small (Manager, Behavioral Health & Addiction Recovery, Methodist Richardson Medical Center Campus for Continuing Care) to revitalize their dated courtyard, a project made possible by a District 5810 Rotary grant. This space is a crucial oasis for patients.
Melissa Road The Rotary Club of Melissa worked with the City of Mellisa to host the Melissa Road Fest. The Melissa Road Fest is an annual event which brings the community together to celebrate Melissa.
This past Saturday morning about 40 people turned out for our very uplifting and successful Peace Pole Dedication Ceremony including about 20 members from our Club, 1 past District Governor (John Curtis), and 3 Frisco City Council Members (Angelia Pelham, Laura Rummel, and Burt Thakur)!
The sign in front of the hospital in India proudly displays the partnership of Rotary District 5810 and Rotary Club Hoshiarpur Mid Town—a visible reminder of the global impact made possible through Rotary service.
The Plano Rotary Clubs have long been champions of local Scouting units, recognizing the shared values of leadership, service, and community impact. This partnership continues to thrive, providing opportunities for young people to grow into tomorrow’s leaders.
Join us for a fun evening of food, drinks, and friendship at our annual Clink & Drink event on October 11, 2025. Starpower provides an extraordinary experience, and this event enhances that. Tickets are $40/per person. Buy in advance.
The Rotary Club of Plano West showed what service and fellowship look like in action at this year’s Plano Balloon Festival. Over four unforgettable days, more than 20 of our members joined forces with 30 additional volunteers to run our legendary funnel cake booth.
On September 9, 2025, the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Rotary Club presented $2,500 to the Rotary Club of Montego Bay in support of two residential facilities that care for children and young adults with severe special needs.
Join the Rotary Club of Dallas' Pints for Polio hosted by Dockside Social on Thursday, Oct. 23rd at 5;30PM! Raise a glass and make a difference at our exciting Pints for Polio event!
Greenville Daybreak Rotary Club packed hygiene kits and rolled socks at their meeting September 11. The young people from the Key Club (Kiwanis sponsors) helped with the project.
The Plano Rotary Club proudly took part in this year’s Plano Balloon Festival—Texas’ premier and largest hot air balloon celebration. Club volunteers dedicated an impressive 151 hours staffing the festival’s Information Booth, ensuring visitors had a welcoming and informative experience.
North Texas Pioneers Rotary Club is committed to a monthly service project. Each month 10 to 12 members take a couple hours of their time to go to Lovepacs, an organization which provides boxes of donated food for underprivileged children to have at home when they are not in school.
Join the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Rotary for its 22nd Annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon on November 13th, where they honor our nation’s heroes with stories of bravery, gratitude, and community. All proceeds from the event will benefit local veteran organizations, ensuring that our support for those who served continues right here at home!
The Association for Donkey and Equine Haven, USA (the “Haven”) in Celina, Texas, founded in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming abused, neglected, and abandoned equine animals. Completely volunteer-operated, the Haven provides a safe haven for donkeys, mules, and other equines in need.
The Addison Rotary Club is proud to announce it has been named Club of the Year by Rotary District 5810. The award was presented at the District Awards Banquet on September 4, 2025, recognizing the Club’s extraordinary progress, service, and impact over the past Rotary year.
At a recent meeting, Preston Trail Rotary had the privilege of honoring one of its most cherished members, Ralph O’Dell. In partnership with Celina ISD, the club presented Superintendent Dr. Tom with a $5,000 check to establish the Ralph O’Dell Scholarship.
I was honored to represent Preston Trail Rotary at the Collin College Scholarship Celebration, where our club was recognized as a President’s Circle Member. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting scholarships that open doors for students to pursue their dreams.
