We are so excited to be working on our first global grant. Joan Bohls created this and we invite you to view it.  We will post more information soon.  Want to support us?  Contact Joan Bohls or Suresh Pahwa on the details.  Thank you. 

We just want to say thank you to all who joined us on the bat cruise.  It was great to see everyone.  If you have photos to share please send to Linda Tyler and we will add them to our photo album. 

July 20 was our club planning session for 2019-20.  We had great participation and got lots accomplished.  Thank you DG Jim Henry for your guidance and for inducting our officers.  Members who were unable to attend can view club documents for more information.

 

New members joined us and contributed greatly.  We are so happy to have them join us. Welcome Carol, Jerry, Celeste, Tiesa and Erin. 

 

Ashley wore her Rotary shoes!  

 

Martha was presented with Service Above Self award for her deep commitment to Rotary.                                                                                                                                      

When PDG Bruce Golden called me back in February 2017 to let me know I was the District Governor Designee I was thrilled.  I also thought to myself, July 1, 2019 is a long way away.  Well, it wasn’t that far away because we are here now.  A new Rotary year is underway.  My training as well as the training for all District and Club officers is over.  I was able to accompany PDG Jerry Chapman on over 80% of his club visits and met many of you at that time.  I am really looking forward to my visit to all of the clubs and meeting with as many of you as possible.  I am so excited for the year ahead and the things that we can accomplish. 

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The district installation of officers was a great event attended by our members
Joan and Kent Bohls, Nancy Keck and Bill Piotrowski.  

 

 

 

 

 

Our own Nancy Keck was re-installed as District Interact Chair. Her term is 2018-20.  

 

 

Caroline Barboza, far left, a junior at Manor New Tech High School, and Hailey Sherrill, a senior at Smithville High school, were chosen to represent Bluebonnet at the 2019 Government-in-Action Youth tour, which includes a trip to Washington DC and a $1000 scholarship.  Caroline is a member of the Interact club at Manor New Tech High School which is sponsored by Rotary E-Club District  5870. Jacob Neidig, a senior at Elgin High School, center, is the alternative. 

RYLA will be held from June 30-July 5 at McKinney Roughs in Bastrop. We will be involved in a number of events including serving one of the meals. In order to participate you must complete the volunteer form which can be found  here.  You cannot participate unless this form is completed.

Many thanks again to Joan and Kent for arranging the Shelter Box presentation and for hosting Jessica at their property, 9E Ranch Cabins.  We were delighted that District Governor,Jerry Chapman, was also in attendance. Jessica Metcalf, the Strategic Giving officer, gave an in-depth talk about the organization and its work throughout the globe.

Conference of Clubs
Menger Hotel
San Antonio, TX
May 3-5, 2019

Rotary Director Elect, Jorita Solari & husband, Bruce 

Past RI President and Chairman of the Board of Rotary Trustees & Foundation, Ron Burton

James Haley, Author

Please join us in congratulating Beverly Luedke of the Rotary Club of Temple South who has been selected by the District Nominating Committee to serve as our Governor for Rotary Year 2021-2022.