Stories

We have a committee hard at work to make the most of North Texas Giving Day (NTGD), coming up on September 23^rd . 

Gordon R. McInally, a member of the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, Lothian, Scotland, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2023-24. He will be declared the president-nominee on 1 October if no challenging candidates have been suggested.

McInally lauded Rotary’s ability to adapt technologically during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the approach should continue and be combined with the best of our past practices as Rotary seeks to grow and increase engagement.

Plano Community Rotaract was joined by North Texas Pioneers and Parck Cities for their Installation Event. Great turnout!

“Kyle Marmillion is a busy guy, "starts the article on Kyle in the May, 2021 issue of Park Cities People. He is quoted, "I have had tremendous opportunities, and I am very grateful for each of the opportunities I have taken. In the great scheme of things, I still feel like I am just getting started."

RCPC has entered a new collaborative partnership to co-sponsor the Plano Community Rotaract Club. We are partnering with the North Texas Pioneer Rotary Club in our sponsorship.

Rotary’s Learning Center now available on mobile devices!  You can now take Rotary’s online courses on most mobile devices. See our how-to guide for detailed instructions or follow these steps to get started:

On February 27^th, Richardson East Rotary Club held its Games and Gala, the first ever virtual! When planning started back in July 2020, there was still a chance to hold an in-person event, however rather quickly it was apparent that it would be very questionable and therefore all efforts were put into a virtual event.

1.  RYLA – While the RYLA camp was cancelled, the RYLA management worked to create a new virtual camping model, giving a chance for those who didn’t get to go to camp a chance to experience RYLA, make new friends and learn new lessons.
2. YOUTH EXCHANGE – Again the pandemic struck.  Long term and short term exchanges were cancelled, but again the RYE management team pulled together to create a virtual exchange experience.

On Saturday September 19th, the Irving Sunrise Rotary Club participated in the City of Irving's 29th Annual Trash Bash. We added this to our monthly Adopt-a-Spot program.

In keeping with Prestonwood Rotary’s long-standing commitment to international service, our chair for these projects, Glen Campbell, was able to provide the near-completion of yet another water project in Africa:

Dozens gathered near City Park in Commerce on a chilly Friday night to honor local veterans. There, they witnessed the official dedication of the new “Waves of Glory” installation across the street from the park. Created by the Commerce Rotary Club, “Waves” has been a big undertaking for the local club.

What are your desires in your own personal education of Rotary?  

As I attended the Zone Institute this past month, the word training was mentioned several times but not what you typically think in Rotary.  RI Larry Dimmitt was the first one in his speech to share about training and the importance of education in Rotary. He defined training as more like what we do with our animals, such as how to shake or catch a stick. And education is more about understanding and knowing.  So Rotary is not about training but rather about education.