As many of you know, February’s is Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Month. Rotary has been dedicated to peace building since the early days of Rotary and Paul Harris was a major leader for this. Check out the articles in this month’s Rotary Magazine. A subscription is included in your RI dues. You have an option of having it mailed to you, or you can download the magazine from the website or read it on line, if you wish. Here’s the link (note you may have to log in 1st, thin click the link(: Magazines | My Rotary
Rotary International President-elect R. Gordon R. McInally announced his theme for the 2023-24 Rotary year, “Create Hope in the World”. He explained that the goal is to restore hope to help the world heal from destructive conflicts and to help achieve lasting change. He emphasized the need for peace and continuity, including work to empower women and work toward diversity, equity, and inclusion, while not neglecting our mission to end polio.
Join us for an evening of connection, relationship building and fun as we celebrate our support of The Rotary Foundation on Thursday, February 9th at 6PM at Maggiano's Willow Bend, 6001 W. Park Blvd., Plano, TX 75093. Open to all Rotarians! Cost is $68 per person.
Registration is open for the Club Leadership Training Assembly on Saturday, March 25 at the Collin County - Plano Campus, 2800 E Spring Creek Pkwy from 8:30AM to 12PM. The cost is $20. Training for all Rotarians including officers, directors and Club members. Click to Register.
Take your leadership skills to the next level with Rotary Leadership Institute Training! There are 3 separate training sessions (3 hours each) held on Zoom. Cost is $50 per session. Must take the sessions in order. Session 1 training begins March 2023. Learn more.
We KNOW you’re excellent at what you do. Because of YOU, District 5810 was awarded a "2021-2022 PUBLIC IMAGE CITATION" for Zone 25B. Give yourself a round of applause for a job well done - promoting yourself in the community, at District and Rotary International! And we KNOW you’ll do it again this year.
As a global humanitarian organization, Rotary continually takes action to help communities in need. The Rotary Foundation has established two temporary funds to support immediate relief efforts in Pakistan and Ukraine.
The Opa's Gluehwein fundraiser was started in December 2020 by Drs. Beth & Hubert Zajicek, as a fun and safe way to enjoy the Christmas lights in a time when it seemed like fun was "outlawed".
The Addison Rotary Club and the Addison Midday Rotary Club hosted a community wide pancake breakfast to honor first responders and raise funds for the Santa's Heroes program run by the Addison Fire and Police Departments, respectively. A check for $1,900 was presented to David Jones, Addison Fire Chief on January 10.
Daybreak Greenville packaging hygiene kits. These kits will be utilized for the homeless who visit the weekly mobile shower provided by United Way of Hunt County.
Fifteen of our Richardson Rotary Club members met at The Network of Community Ministries Volunteer area at Noon on January 30th. We spent the next hour boxing up food to be provided to Network’s clients. Another 5th Monday opportunity to volunteer and socialize for a great cause.
White Rock Rotary had a blast serving over 100 refugees at St. Patrick's. The refugees were from several different countries. They really enjoyed their lunch!
At the upcoming 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne, Australia not only will you have the opportunity to meet and network with thousands of servant leaders from around the globe, but you'll also enjoy one of the world's most vibrant cities.
On the very cold evening of Jan 25, volunteers from Plano West Rotary joined volunteers from area churches and the Collin County Homeless Coalition to serve guests as the Plano Overnight Warming Station (POWS) opened.
Visit the District's Public Image Resource page to access resources, templates and media contacts to share your club’s stories of impact and show your community we are #PeopleOfAction! You'll find training videos, templates, tools, a direct link to RI's NEW and improved Brand Center and MORE. Click Here.
The Duncanville Interact Club collected and donated 1,633 books weighing 506 pounds for the District Conference Service Cruise. The K-5 books will be delivered to Cozumel, Mexico and the 6-12th grade books will be delivered to Roatan, Honduras at the District Conference Service Cruise in April.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 4th, for the 3RD FLAG SUMMIT at the Dallas College Brookhaven Campus 9:30AM-12PM. Topics - BEST PRACTICES & MARKETING STRATEGY. This is a free event, must RSVP.
We had the DGE from Tasmania District 9830 spend a few days with us (Rotary 5810) in early January. Many thanks to Glen and Debbie McCrary for hosting and entertaining DGE Mike Patten. Photo from his trip to AT&T stadium
Wylie East Fork Rotarian Charlie Waller is participating in the "Ride for Rotary in India" which is a fundraiser to raise money for polio! Charlie has sent photos of his fellow Rotarians and friends he's made on his journey through India on his motorcycle. According to Ride for Rotary, he will finish his adventure this weekend in Mangalore.
3-day eviction notices were issued, and court date set until the Dallas Rotary Club Foundation "Kidwell/Cooper Grant" provided emergency assistance and stopped the evictions for two families!
The North Texas Pioneers Rotary Club is proud to Charter 7 of the Units in BSA Chisholm Trail District. Three of our members are Scout leaders in the District. COR/Cub-Master, Daniel Long, Sargent at Arms Ed Rys, and Scout Master Jim Wright.
Happy 100th Birthday, C. C.! It was a wonderful evening honoring a distinguished and very special member, PDG C.C. Collie! RCPC members, his family, and other special guests assembled at Lakewood Country Club on December 15 for this Holiday and Birthday Party.
White Rock Rotary members and friends assisted with a mailing for White Rock Rock Center of Hope, an amazing non profit that aids the needy in northeast Dallas with clothing, food, and rent assistance. It was a 'sit down' job that needed to be done at short notice. White Rock Rotary was glad to help. The group of volunteers was treated to a tour of the updated facility after helping.
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