End Polio Now Update as of Aug 2023

Terry's Polio Eradication Update
For the week ending 8/19/23

Dear Polio Eradication Warriors,

No new Wild Polio cases reported this week. We are now 3 weeks since the most recent reported Wild Polio Case - in Pakistan. Intensified efforts continue to be implemented in Pakistan, particularly in the Southern area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to urgently eradicate the remaining endemic WPV1 transmission. Intensified efforts continue to be implemented in Pakistan, particularly in the Southern area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to urgently eradicate the remaining endemic WPV1 transmission.

How does the polio landscape look today?
Since the Republic of Congo first confirmed a case of circulating variant poliovirus type 1 in March 2023 (the first such detection in more than two decades), the country has been pioneering the deployment of Geospatial Tracking Systems (GTS) to help curb further transmission.

Total paralysis cases

Year-to-date 2023

 

Total

2022

Total

2021

 

Total

2020

Total

 2019

Globally

7

30

6

140

176

- in endemic countries:

7

22

5

140

176

- in post-endemic countries:

0

8

1

0

0

End Polio Now Update as of Aug 2023 2023-08-24 05:00:00Z 0
Christina Tang Appointed Rotaract Representative for District 5790 2023-08-15 05:00:00Z 0
DG Pat Peters and 2023-2024 Executives and Directors Inducted at June 24th Installation Dinner  2023-06-30 05:00:00Z 0

Decatur Rotary Club recognized with prestigious Governor's Cup

 
Every year the sitting District Governor recognizes one club in the entire district as the Governor's Cup winner. This year, 2022-2023 District Governor Dan Steele selected the Decatur Rotary Club as the District 5790 Governor's Cup winner.
 
(L-R) DGE Pat Peters, Jeff Peters, Eileen Cross, DG Dan Steele and Lannie Noble
 
The actual Governor's Cup trophy will be awarded at the June 29th Decatur RC Installation Dinner. Decatur RC will have the privilege of displaying the cup at all its events for the next 12 months.
 
 
Decatur Rotary Club recognized with prestigious Governor's Cup 2023-05-28 05:00:00Z 0

District 5790 Governor recognizes 20 Vibrant Clubs at District  Conference

 
Twenty District 5790 Rotary clubs have been recognized for their Vibrant Club efforts this past year.
 
14 of the 20 Clubs were present at the Vibrant Club awards ceremony at the District Conference Saturday dinner.
Left to Right: Victoria Farrar-Myers_RC Arlington, Kella Price_RC Aledo, Joe Biles_RC Abilene SW, Roger Shady_RC Champions, Sharron Miles_RC Cleburne, Jim Moll_RC Cross Timbers, Eileen Cross_RC Decatur, Rebecca Jackson_RC Denton, Brian Glenn_ RC Denton-Lake Cities, Dan Steele, District Governor, Skip Overdier_RC Granbury, Larry Petrash_RC Iowa Park, Ray Bowens_ RC Lewisville Morning, Sarah Hahs_RC Mineral Wells, Tim Schuetz_RC Southlake
 
 
District 5790 Governor recognizes 20 Vibrant Clubs at District Conference 2023-05-27 05:00:00Z 0
District 5790 Rotarians will be welcomed in less than 10 Days 2023-05-08 05:00:00Z 0
District Governor Elect Pat Peters invites all members to the April 15th Distict Assembly 2023-04-05 05:00:00Z 0

District Governor Elect Pat Peters announces "5790 Rotarians Assembly" April 15, 2023

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Rotary District 5790 Club Leadership Training to take place at First United Methodist Church, 201 S Locust St, Denton, TX!

Are you ready to lead your Rotary Club for the 2023-24 Rotary Year?

Sessions includ trending topics led by our amazing District Leadership. Topics to include, The Rotary Foundation, Public Image, Membership, Visioning and Strategic Planning, Global Grant Management Training, District Grant Management Training, International Service, Youth Services including Interact, RYLA and Youth Exchange, Promoting Peace, Mental Health Roundtable, Community Services, Vocational Service, Role of the Club Secretary, Role of the Club Treasurer, and Rotary 101.

Register Now!

District Governor Elect Pat Peters announces "5790 Rotarians Assembly" April 15, 2023 2023-03-16 05:00:00Z 0
Champions Rotary of Justin announces 2023 Clays for a Cause 2023-01-29 06:00:00Z 0
Wichita Falls Rotary Club is in the news 2023-01-23 06:00:00Z 0

District Blood Drive Chair announces One pint per Rotarian Challenge

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Help save lives by recruiting and serving the community healthcare system by donating blood through Rotary Club Blood Drives!
 
We have heard the slogan "Everyone Bring One" to encourage us to recruit members. District 5790 Blood Drive Chair and Head Vampire John Pardue has thrown down the gauntlet with the "One Pint per Rotarian Challenge". John is challenging every club in the district to host one or more blood drives so that each club will generate at least one pint of donated blood per club member between now and Jan 30, 2023.
 
Help our poor District 5790 Blood Drive Committee Chair John Pardue (member of RC of Fort Worth South)
 
Like the vampires of Transylvania, his passion for blood may cause him to morph into one of those famous vampires. Of course John's passion is in supporting the community healthcare system by encouraging fellow Rotarians and their friends to donate blood! Please read his letter to Rotarians below and work with your clubs blood drive chair to respond to this challenge.
 
District Blood Drive Chair announces One pint per Rotarian Challenge 2023-01-17 06:00:00Z 0
Rotary International President Elect Gordon McInally announces theme for 2023-2024 2023-01-16 06:00:00Z 0

End Polio Now update as of Dec 31, 2022

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Wishing You a Happy, Healthful, Service Filled, Successful New Year!
 
 
 
Rotary’s World-wide 2022-23 Rotary Year Polio Fundraising Goal is $150 Million – Including the Gates Foundation $2 to $1 Match
 
Our End Polio Now Committed goal for 2022-2023 Rotary year is $75,000. As of Dec 31, 2022 our District 5790 Rotary Clubs have donated $21,855 to End Polio Now. We are at 29% of the committee's goal. Let's finish out the 22-23 Rotary year with a bang and raise the $53,000 needed to make our goal.
End Polio Now update as of Dec 31, 2022 2023-01-04 06:00:00Z 0
Education Delegates from Kazakhstan visit Denton-Lake Cities Rotary Club 2022-12-13 06:00:00Z 0
Congratulations to the Rotary Club of Burkburnett - 100 Year Anniversary 2022-11-08 06:00:00Z 0

Rotary Club of Wichita Falls Southwest leads community Fentanyl Crises discussion

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The Rotary Club of Wichita Falls Southwest believes in a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe in our communities and in ourselves.
 
In baseball playoff terms, the RC of Wichita Falls Southwest hit the ball out of the park with the bases loaded, two outs and two strikes in the 7th game of the world series through their October 17th Fentanyl Crises panel discussion.
 
 
Shocked by recent deaths of young people in Wichita Falls due to Fentanyl overdoes, members of the Wichita Falls Southwest Rotary Club decided to do something about it by hosting a community panel discussion to create awareness and discuss how members of the community can join in the fight to halt this crises.
 
Are members of your club alarmed by this crises and want to take action? Click the above image and download the power point file used by our friends at the Rotary Club of Wichita Falls Southwest to get the process started in your community. If you want more details about how to get started, contact member Jack Brown. He will gladly provide the steps their club went through in a fairly short period of time. This event was covered by all the local media outlets.
Rotary Club of Wichita Falls Southwest leads community Fentanyl Crises discussion 2022-10-23 05:00:00Z 0
RI President Jennifer Jones invites you to the World Polio Day events via Livestream 2022-10-14 05:00:00Z 0

END POLIO NOW Oct.7th Update

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Rotary’s World-wide 2021-22 Rotary Year Polio Fundraising Goal is $150 Million – Including the Gates Foundation $2 to $1 Match
Our Goal is Global Polio Eradication!
A Win Against Polio is a Win For Global Health!
               
Advocate, Donate & Educate to END POLIO NOW & FOREVER! 20,000,000 Children Saved from the Paralysis of Polio Since 1988                                                                                       
 
 
END POLIO NOW Oct.7th Update 2022-10-08 05:00:00Z 0
The Lewisville Morning Rotary Club announces Wine Tasting to End Polio Now 2022-10-08 05:00:00Z 0

Denton Evening Rotary club announces Spinner Fundraiser to End Polio

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The Denton Evening Rotary Club is hosting Spinning to End Polio Now on October 22, 2022 at the Denton Spin Company, 608 E. Hickory Street in Denton, Texas.
The event includes vendor tables, raffle tickets and giveaways. Three different half-hour class times are available; 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 am. Click the above QR code to register. Or, click here for registration link.
Denton Evening Rotary club announces Spinner Fundraiser to End Polio 2022-10-08 05:00:00Z 0

END POLIO NOW! October 1st Update

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For the last two decades, the prospect of sending 16 visiting polio experts out across the provinces of Afghanistan would have been impossible but from June 6-19, 2022, WHO Afghanistan’s Polio eradication program did just that.
 
 
Their mission? To review the country’s polio surveillance system, assess its functionality at all levels and make specific recommendations for maintaining and improving surveillance quality.  
 
Our Goal is Global Polio Eradication!
A Win Against Polio is a Win for Global Health!
END POLIO NOW! October 1st Update 2022-10-07 05:00:00Z 0
Wondering about Rotary Youth Exchange in District 5790? 2022-09-29 05:00:00Z 0

Arlington Great Southwest and Fort Worth East Rotary Clubs partner for the Imagine Peace Concert

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The October 15th Imagine Peace Concert to provide financial support for scholarships to TCC students and the humanitarian projects of Arlington Great Southwest Rotary Club and the Fort Worth East Rotary Club.
 
Make checks payable to the Arlington Great Southwest Rotary Club
Tickets can also be purchased online at Eventbrite via link below
Arlington Great Southwest and Fort Worth East Rotary Clubs partner for the Imagine Peace Concert 2022-09-25 05:00:00Z 0
The 2022 Foundation Gala set to be held at the premier Texas vacation getaway, Granbury, TX 2022-09-20 05:00:00Z 0
Congratulations to all that completed Sept 10 RLI Part II Leadership Training Session 2022-09-12 05:00:00Z 0
Congratulations to all that completed Sept 10 RLI Part I Leadership Training Session 2022-09-12 05:00:00Z 0

All are invited to support the Sept 2nd Rotary Africa Peace Concert - 2nd Edition

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Rotary Peace Fellowships Sub-Committee Chair, Jim Quick is inviting all Rotary 5790 members to join him in attending the Rotary Africa Peace Concert - 2nd Edition on September 2, 2022 from 10 AM to 12 PM Texas daylight savings time. This is a hybrid event that we can experience from the comfort of our homes.
 
 
To attend this event virtually, make a $100 donation to the Rotary Foundation and register by by clicking here.  Follow the donation instructions in the link and register your intent to participate.
 
All are invited to support the Sept 2nd Rotary Africa Peace Concert - 2nd Edition 2022-08-22 05:00:00Z 0

A Rotary Member to the rescue

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Imagine yourself as a 15 year old Rotary Youth Exchange student from Korea on your way to meet your host family in O'Fallon, Illinois. Your coast to coast flight lands in the DFW Airport as expected but late. Then you find out through your limited English skills that you missed your connecting flight to St. Louis. 
That is exactly what happened this past Thursday at 8:42 PM in the evening (August 11th) to Kim Yung Piip who goes by the nick name Fredrick. Fredric called his host family, Kim Sabella, from O'Fallen Rotary Club in Southern, Illinois. The quick thinking Kim managed to get Fredrick to quickly get back to the American Airlines gate to put his luggage on the next flight out in morning. Her next task was to find someone near the airport that could provide a place to sleep for the night. This was a task she did not take lightly, this 15 year old was entrusted to her care and now she was tasked with finding someone that she did not know a completely different city to care Fredric for the evening and get him back to the airport in the morning.
A Rotary Member to the rescue 2022-08-15 05:00:00Z 0

End Polio Update for Aug 12th

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The Polio Hot Spot is shrinking to a smaller and smaller area in Pakistan.
 
 
 
A Win Against Polio is a Win For Global Health!
 
Calling our District 5790 long distance bicycle riders. Tour de Tucson - Ride To End Polio  =  Registration is now open for this year's bicycle event and End Polio Now Fundraising effort on November 19, 2022 !  See the ride routes and register to ride in person or virtually here - https://eltourdetucson.org/el-tour-de-tucson/route/ 
 
World Polio Day!  October 24, 2022 it is not to early to start planning your clubs event.
 
End Polio Update for Aug 12th Terry Ziggler 2022-08-12 05:00:00Z 0

August Polio Eradication Update

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Polio Surveillance Has Never Been More Important
 
Rotary’s World-wide 2021-22 Rotary Year Polio Fundraising Goal is
 $150 Million – Including the Gates Foundation $2 to $1 Match
 
In Yemen, Dr Mutahar Ahmed leads the country’s acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) surveillance efforts, which are vital to tracking Poliovirus transmission. Despite long-running conflict, a critical humanitarian situation and a cVDPV2 outbreak, wide-reaching AFP surveillance in Yemen tells a promising story where health workers are able to detect polio spread and inform response tactics.
August Polio Eradication Update Terry Zigler 2022-08-05 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary Youth Exchange Video 2022-08-04 05:00:00Z 0

 For the Aug 20th Vibrant Club Workshop the Rotary Club of Fort Worth to share their project to engage local businesses

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Every club is challenged with engaging their local businesses. Particularly the those that are underserved. At the 2022 Vibrant Club Workshop we will be hearing from the team that spoke to a packed house at the RI convention in Houston
 
We are proud to say that this team happens to be from our District 5790.
 
The Rotary Club of Fort Worth will share with us their dynamic program idea for creating a more inclusive club and engage historically underutilized businesses while building good will and better friendships for all concerned.
 For the Aug 20th Vibrant Club Workshop the Rotary Club of Fort Worth to share their project to engage local businesses 2022-07-18 05:00:00Z 0

Rotary Learning Center offering updated courses for club executives

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Rotary Learning Center announces updated online learning tools for club executives new and old.
 
 
Club officers new to their Rotary leadership positions have some great learning tools available to them in the Rotary Learning Center. 
 

The following learning plans have also been updated to incorporate legislation adopted at the 2022 Council of Legislation.

Some courses may not be available until September. Courses that are out of date will be locked until they’re updated, but you will still be able to complete any courses in your learning plans that have not been locked.

You can help other club officers prepare for the year ahead by sharing information with them. If you have questions or comments, please write to learn@rotary.org.

Rotary Learning Center offering updated courses for club executives 2022-07-12 05:00:00Z 0
Congratulations to all that completed the inaugural RLI Part I Leadership Training Session 2022-07-09 05:00:00Z 0

Ginger Eads serving on RI Finance Committee

Posted on Jul 08, 2022
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Ginger A. Eads, a certified public accountant in Flower Mound and a member of Rotary Club of Cross Timbers, was recently appointed to Rotary International’s Finance Committee. She began her service July 1.

The Finance Committee advises the board on Rotary's finances including budgets, investment policy, and sustainability measures. Members of the committee must have a professional background in a finance-related field; non-profit experience is preferred. Candidates should have experience at the club and district level in financial matters. It is a three-year term with two meetings a year in Evanston, Ill., and virtual meetings as needed.
 

Ginger Eads serving on RI Finance Committee 2022-07-08 05:00:00Z 1

DG Dan Steele, District Officers Installed

Posted on Jul 03, 2022
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MINERAL WELLS - The beautiful seventh-floor ballroom of the Crazy Water Hotel & Plaza was the setting on June 25 for the 2022-23 Rotary District 5790 Installation Ceremony.
 
District Governor Dan Steele, of Rotary Club of Mineral Wells, was installed as district governor. His slate of officers was also installed.
 
Local musician and Abilene Southwest Rotarian, Kidd Callahan provided special music, including the playing of John Lennon's "Imagine" to help conclude the ceremony.
 
Outgoing district Governor Kayla Christianson (Abilene) was honored for her past year of service. Pat Peters was recognized as the District 5790 governor-elect. See the complete list of this year's district officers and directors here.
 
Dan looks forward to a great year of Rotary across the district, keeping us #CrazyAboutRotary.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DG Dan Steele, District Officers Installed 2022-07-03 05:00:00Z 0

July 9th Rotary Leadership Institute - Part I is SOLD OUT

Posted on Jul 01, 2022
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The inaugural session of Rotary Leadership Institute Part I on July 9, 2022 has been sold out.
 
 
 
Perhaps it is the Imagine Rotary challenge provided by our new RI President Jennifer Jones an our own 22-23 District Governor Dan Steele to imagine what Rotary could be that has inspired aspiring Rotary and Rotaract leaders to take their leadership skills to the next level, that has members excited about the Rotary Leadership Institute course offerings. This 3 part plus graduate course series offers members a Rotary and career enhancement opportunity that is simply not available anywhere else. To learn more about the Rotary Leadership Institute, click here. The District 5790 RLI team will be scheduling additional Part I sessions, followed by Parts II & III during the months to come.
July 9th Rotary Leadership Institute - Part I is SOLD OUT 2022-07-01 05:00:00Z 0

Our Goal is Global Polio Eradication!
 

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A Win Against Polio is a Win For Global Health!
Rotary’s World-wide 2021-22 Rotary Year Polio
Fundraising Goal is
 $150 Million – Including the Gates Foundation $2 to $1 Match
 
 
This weeks Polio update:
 
Advocate, Donate & Educate to END POLIO NOW & FOREVER!
                                                20,000,000 Children Saved from the Paralysis of Polio Since 1988                                                                                       
 Total paralysis cases
Year-to-date 2022
 
Total
2021
Total
2020
 
Total
2019
Total
 2018
Globally
12
6
140
176
33
- in endemic countries:
11
5
140
176
33
- in post-endemic countries:
1
1
0
0
0
 Wild Polio cases reported this week:
Pakistan 2, Afghanistan 0   
 
2022 Wild Polio Cases – Pakistan 10, Afghanistan 1, Mozambique 1
 
2021 Wild Cases - Pakistan 1 (2020-84), Afghanistan 4 (2020-56), Malawi - 1
2022 Vaccine Derived Polio Cases – 202 in 12 Countries
2021 Vaccine Derived Polio - 689 Cases in 22 Countries (2020-1,113 Cases in 26 countries)
 
Terry Ziegler, bigzlumber@aol.com Rotary Region 26 Endowment/Major Gifts Adviser
 
 
 
Our Goal is Global Polio Eradication!  2022-06-23 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary Leadership Institute - Part I to take place July 9th 2022-06-14 05:00:00Z 0

2021-2022 District 5790 Rotary Four Way Test Speech Contest Winners Announced

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On Saturday, May 14th, we held the final Speech contest for the 2021-2022 season.  We are excited to report the results...
 
1st – Eve Meade, Fort Worth, $500
2nd – Sonika Harish, Lewisville Noon, $400
3rd – Michel Graham, Graham, $300
4th – Nicole Stancik, Wichita Falls Southwest, $200
5th – Michael Wong, Grapevine, $100
6th - Joseph Luken McCollum, Wichita Falls North, $100
 
Please congratulate these accomplished students as you see them.  Judges, as usual, had a hard job!
 
2021-2022 District 5790 Rotary Four Way Test Speech Contest Winners Announced 2022-05-16 05:00:00Z 0

The 2022 Imagine Rotary District Assembly an amazing success

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Nearly 180 Rotary members representing 47 North Central and Plains area Texas Rotary clubs showed up in Graham, Texas on Saturday April 30th to Imagine Rotary in their communities for the 2022-2023 Rotary Year starting July 1, 2022.
 
Incoming District Governor Dan Steele kicked of the day of Rotary learning with an emotional discussion about all the various Rotary mentors he had over the years starting with the very church in Graham where the event was being held.
 
The 2022 Imagine Rotary District Assembly an amazing success 2022-05-02 05:00:00Z 0

Rotary Club of Fort Worth  to host Crazy Pants Golf Open May 16th at Ridglea Country Club

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On May 16, the Rotary Club of Fort Worth will host their annual Crazy Pants Golf Tournament also includes a wine and whisky tasting this year, providing the perfect excuse for any team that might receive the dead-ass-last trophy. 
 
 
The event starts Thursday, May 12th with a "Crazy Pants Social" at The Capital Grill in Fort Worth from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. At the social participants will register, receive their pants and their tee times for the Crazy Pants Open at the Ridglea Country Club on Monday May 16th. Shotgun start at 1:00 pm with dinner and show to follow. Individual registrations are $300. Click here register abd pay online. Click here to download a registration form and pay by mail.
Rotary Club of Fort Worth to host Crazy Pants Golf Open May 16th at Ridglea Country Club 2022-04-25 05:00:00Z 0
District Assembly, an opportunity to Imagine Rotary 2022-04-20 05:00:00Z 0
District Governor Elect, Dan Steele to host a service project at the 2022 District Assembly 2022-04-16 05:00:00Z 0

Energize your clubs Youth Services by attending the 2022 District Assembly

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Melissa Dansby will be the 2022-23 Youth Services Chair for District 5790. She will be coordinating services for all Youth Programs, including Interact, RYLA, Youth Exchange, and Youth Protection Officer. She and her Sub-Committee Chairs including RYLA-Clint Ishmael, Youth Exchange-Jim Giffin, and Jack Ormand, Youth Protection Officer will be sharing how your club can add some Rotary zest to your clubs Youth Services projects.
 
Melissa is a member of Cleburne Rotary Club since June 2017 and immediately became an adult counselor at RYLA. She loved the energy and relational breakthroughs that happened throughout the week and immediately signed up for the next year. She has continued to volunteer as an adult counselor.
Energize your clubs Youth Services by attending the 2022 District Assembly 2022-04-16 05:00:00Z 0
Scarborough and Harrison, RI Region 36 Public Image to speak at District Assembly Public Image Session 2022-04-16 05:00:00Z 0

The District 5790 Rotary Foundation Support Team members to speak during the Rotary Foundation Session

It takes a team of sage experts to support the efforts of The Rotary Foundation

 

The Rotary Foundation helps Rotary members to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace by improving health, providing quality education, improving the environment, and alleviating poverty.

When you give to The Rotary Foundation, you fuel our service projects - projects that eradicate polio, promote peace, and improve developing communities.

Roger Paschal, District Foundation Chair, and his team invite you to join our sessions to learn more about why we support the foundation and the impact our giving has on our community and the world.

The District 5790 Rotary Foundation Support Team members to speak during the Rotary Foundation Session 2022-04-16 05:00:00Z 0

Winners of the Weatherford Regional 4 Way Speech Contest are announced

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The Regional Four Way Test Speech Contests are now complete!  And we have winners to announce for our third contest which was in Weatherford. 
 
 
 
 
Participating clubs:  
Abilene
Cleburne
Decatur
Eagle Mountain Saginaw
Graham
Keller
Kennedale
Lewisville Noon
Mansfield Sunrise
Stephenville
Weatherford

 
The proud winners are:
*First Place:  Sonika Harish, Lewisville High School, sponsored by Lewisville Noon Rotary Club
*Second Place:  Michel Graham sponsored by Graham Rotary Club
Third Place:  Madison O'Neal sponsored by Keller Rotary Club
Fourth Place:  Catherine Hornbuckle, Fellowship Academy, sponsored by Kennedale Rotary Club
 
Winners of the Weatherford Regional 4 Way Speech Contest are announced 2022-04-14 05:00:00Z 0

Dr. Nathanial "Coach" Hearne to speak during the Membership Session

An educator, motivator, and mentor whose has led countless individuals to excel their past their expectations and dreams.
 
He was the first black coach hired at Permian High School in the 80's. Dr. Hearne played a vital part in the lives of those football players who the film “Friday Night Lights” was all about. As Assistant Offensive Line, Defensive Line, and Strength & Condition coach, he instilled a love of honor and sportsmanship in the lives of the young men he coached. 
Dr. Nathanial "Coach" Hearne to speak during the Membership Session 2022-04-12 05:00:00Z 0

Dr. John Kuhn to be District Assembly Keynote Speaker

Dr. John Kuhn

Superintendent

School District: Mineral Wells ISD

Dr. Kuhn is an avid supporter of meeting the needs of students in the Mineral Wells School District. He is especially passionate about collaborating with community organizations and agencies that relieve hunger and food insecurity for school-aged children.

Dr. John Kuhn to be District Assembly Keynote Speaker 2022-04-12 05:00:00Z 0

Results of Decatur Regional 4 Way Test Speech Contest Announced

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Exciting News!  We have Winners from the 2nd Regional Four Way Test Speech which was held in Decatur today, April 2nd.  
 
 

The Decatur club hosted the contest and there were 6 contestants.  Participating clubs:  Arlington Sunrise, Grapevine, Denton Lake Cities, Denton Noon, Western Fort Worth, Wichita Falls North.

The proud winners are:
 
Results of Decatur Regional 4 Way Test Speech Contest Announced Lori Williams 2022-04-04 05:00:00Z 0

Grapevine Regional 4 Way Test Speech Contest Announced

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On Saturday, March 26th, the Grapevine Rotary Club was gracious enough to host the first of the 3 Regional contests.  There were 11 contestants. The winner is Nicole Stancik of Holliday High School in Wichita Falls. Congratulations Nicole! 
 
 
 
Participating clubs:  Arlington, Arlington North, Burkburnett, Cross Timbers, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Fort Worth South, Golden Triangle, HEB/Mid-Cities Pacesetters (joint club competition), Trophy Club, and Wichita Falls Southwest.  
 
The proud winners are:
*First Place:  Nicole (Nikki) Stancik from Holliday High School sponsored by the Wichita Falls Southwest Club
 
*Second Place:  Eve Meade from Young Women's Leadership Academy sponsored by Fort Worth Downtown Club
Third Place:  Ligia Souto from Byron Nelson High School sponsored by Trophy Club Club
Fourth Place was a 3 way tie: 
       Emiliano Gutierrez    Lamar High School, Arlington North Club
               Lauryn Hobbs    Flower Mound High School, Flower Mound Club
               Owen Nelson     Arlington High School, Arlington Downtown Club
Grapevine Regional 4 Way Test Speech Contest Announced Lori Glovier 2022-03-28 05:00:00Z 0
Wichita Falls Southwest RC feeds the hungry in Honduros 2022-03-10 06:00:00Z 0
Points for Rotarians to consider when discussing the situation in Ukraine 2022-03-02 06:00:00Z 0

Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with ...

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By: James Campbell Quick
2020-2023 District 5790 Peace Fellowship Chair
 
 
 We celebrate Rotary’s 117th birthday on 23 February and we focus on Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution all February long.  Therefore, I invite you to consider two ways of advancing peace and world understanding in these challenging times, globally and domestically. The challenges are great yet our capacity as Rotarians is even greater.  So, what can we do?
Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with ... Jim C Quick 2022-02-23 06:00:00Z 0
Join 25,000 Fellow Rotarians June 4 - 8th at the 2022 Rotary International Convention in Houston, TX 2022-02-07 06:00:00Z 0

2022 Four Way Speech Contest Update

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We have 40 clubs participating this year.
 
 
We have had a nice increase in total clubs participating as compared to last year.
 
Traditionally the District contest is held during District conference which prior to the pandemic was in May.  This year the District conference is at the end of June which is not a good time for high school seniors, in particular, but most high school students in general.  So we are now working on an alternative date in May and a venue for this contest. 
 
2022 Four Way Speech Contest Update Lori Glovier 2022-02-04 06:00:00Z 0

The 2022-2023 Rotary Theme Announced

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Rotary International President Elect, Jennifer Jones announced theme for 2022-2023 Rotary Year
 
 
 
 

According to the Rotary International website. Jennifer Jones imagines Rotary fulfilling big dreams. "Imagine, a world that deserves our best where we get up each day knowing that we can make a difference."

For full announcement shown on the Rotary,org website, click here.
The 2022-2023 Rotary Theme Announced 2022-01-21 06:00:00Z 0
Changing Lives through Education. Well done, RI Parade Committee, well done. 2022-01-02 06:00:00Z 0
Arlington Sunrise Rotary delivers 800 stockings to Thornton ES 2021-12-17 06:00:00Z 0
Become a Paul Harris Fellow or PHF+ through the Rotary District 5790 point match opportunity 2021-12-01 06:00:00Z 0

Give $250 up to $500 to the Annual Program Fund SHARE and District 5790 will match it with points.

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PEOPLE ARE RUSHING TO PARTICIPATE!

We are excited about the tremendous response we are getting to our Point-Match Program so far!

We are off to a great start and want to give away more points this year than we did last year.

Don 't miss this opportunity to participate.

The campaign runs from September 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.

Remember-- the funds have to be reported no later than December 31.

Give $250 up to $500 to the Annual Program Fund SHARE and District 5790 will match it with points. 2021-11-16 06:00:00Z 0
Rotary Club of Pilot Knob celebrates it Charter at Robson Ranch Grill 2021-10-30 05:00:00Z 0
DG Kayla Christianson visits Rotary Club of Fort Worth 2021-10-21 05:00:00Z 0
Platelet Donations Needed 2021-10-05 05:00:00Z 0

Participate in the Crazy Kicker to raise End Polio Funds and Awareness

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Join in with the other District 5790 Rotary Clubs on October 16th by riding in the 17th Annual Rotary Crazy Kicker.
Want your club to raise money to End Polio Now but members are not inclined to ride a bike for the minimum 25 mile course, then we have options. Start your own club fundraiser by clicking here.
 
 
Your clubs project can be one you choose to do. Just follow the 6 simple steps to participate and start raising funds. Watch the video above with District 5790 End Polio Now Chair Jon Bullock explain how your club can participate.
 
Participate in the Crazy Kicker to raise End Polio Funds and Awareness 2021-10-04 05:00:00Z 0

District 5790 Awarded Best Logo Usage for Rotary year 2020-2021

District 5790 was recognized for demonstrating the best Logo Usage in Zone 25 B during Rotary Year 2020-2021. Congratulations to District Governor Roger Paschal and the District 5790 Public Image team.
 
There is always a danger of being perceived as "logo police" when tasked with roll of district public image staff. In fact, that is exactly what will happen if public image committee members take the wrong approach to helping clubs understand the correct use of our Rotary logo.
District 5790 Awarded Best Logo Usage for Rotary year 2020-2021 2021-09-11 05:00:00Z 0

District 5790 Awarded Membership Development Award for 2020-2021

District 5790 was recognized for its contributions for Membership Development by achieving the most number of Rotaract Clubs chartered in Zone 25 B during Rotary Year 2020-2021. Congratulations to District Governor Roger Paschal and the District Membership team.
 
Certainly, the 2020-2021 Rotary year was most unusual as clubs adapted to the safety protocols caused by the pandemic.
District 5790 Awarded Membership Development Award for 2020-2021 2021-09-11 05:00:00Z 0
Video of Aug 16th Vibrant Club Workshop 2021-08-24 05:00:00Z 0
Cross Timbers RC launches 4th Annual Rhythms the Riverwalk Event 2021-08-23 05:00:00Z 0
Lewisville Morning Rotary recognizes outstanding readers from Central ES Summer Reading program 2021-08-23 05:00:00Z 0
An update on the Global Grant Project in Makhanda/Grahamstown, East Cape of South Africa co-sponsored by Wichita Falls North Rotary Club 2021-08-13 05:00:00Z 0
Wichita Falls North RC seeking partners to co-sponsor Global Grant for South Africa Water and Sanitation Project 2021-07-31 05:00:00Z 0

Rotary District 5790 to host 2021 Vibrant Club Workshop In Abilene on Aug 14th

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Governor Kayla Christianson and the District 5790 Support Leadership team are hosting a Vibrant Club Workshop sponsored by the Rotary Club of Abilene.
 
Unable to make it to Abilene? Attending via Zoom - Register by emailing: Rotarydavidc@gmail.com
                                                                                                  
 
  • Plenary Session on Diversity Equity and Inclusion, General Sessions on Membership and Public Image.
 
Come gather your resources for a great Rotary year. Make your club come alive as your members hear about utilizing Membership and Public Image to have a Vibrant Club.
 
 
Rotary District 5790 to host 2021 Vibrant Club Workshop In Abilene on Aug 14th 2021-07-27 05:00:00Z 0
Meet our 2021-2022 Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta 2021-07-01 05:00:00Z 0

DG Kayla Belle Christianson Installation

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Congratulations to Kayla Christianson, District Governor for the 2021-2022 Rotary Year.     
 
On June 27th 2021, in Abilene Texas, Rotarians from around District 5790 gathered at the National Institute for Children's Literature to attend the installation of Kayla Belle Christianson as District Governor for the 2021/2022 Rotary Year.
DG Kayla Belle Christianson Installation Lannie Noble 2021-06-27 05:00:00Z 0

2021 RYLA District 5790 

June 16th 2021 was a hot day. About 25 people from various parts of the state gathered at Tarleton University in Stephenville Texas to prepare for the 107 juniors and seniors from all parts of Rotary District 5790 that would be arriving the next day. It was time for RYLA 2021.

2021 RYLA District 5790 Lannie Noble 2021-06-16 05:00:00Z 0

Fort Worth South RC is in the news

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Theresa Hocker, President of the Fort Worth South RC did what NBC 5 says to do at the end of the Wake Up to Something Good, segment - when seeing something good reach out, send a picture and share.
 
Fort Worth South RC is in the news 2021-06-09 05:00:00Z 0

The 2020 District 5790 Four Way Test Speech Finals were amazing

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Our 1st Place Winner for the 2021 District 5790 Four Way Speech Contest was Britton Majure of Keller High School who was sponsored by Keller Rotary Club. Congratulations Britton!
 
 
 
   
The Four Way Test Speech Contest season is over but not without a wonderful display of the District's finest student speakers on Saturday, May 15th!
The 2020 District 5790 Four Way Test Speech Finals were amazing Lori Richardson 2021-05-17 05:00:00Z 0

Fort Worth RC receives Youth Services Award from the International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians

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Fort Worth Rotary Club has been granted the IFSR Youth Service Award as a result of an article published in the  NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
 
This interesting story starts with a bunch of Rotarians buying cookies from girl scouts who are raising funds for their nurses and first responders project. To help them reach their goal, Rotary members from the Fort Worth Rotary Club bought out all their cookies. That action resulted in the NBC 5 video clip above that was seen by members of the Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians. The following is a memo from Steve Henning of the fellowship who announced the award. 
Fort Worth RC receives Youth Services Award from the International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians 2021-05-16 05:00:00Z 0
Fort Worth International Rotary Club provides replacement generation for Sacred Heart Hospital in Nigeria Hyacinth Onyekanne 2021-05-11 05:00:00Z 0
2021 Rotary District 5790 Annual Public Image Training Assembly 2021-05-11 05:00:00Z 0

Flower Mound Rotary Clubs Annual Swimarathon rescheduled for August 21, 2021

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The Flower Mound Rotary Club is seeking swimmers for its annual Swimarathon Aug 21, 2021 at LISD Westside Aquatic Center in support of Flower Mound Charities and End Polio Now
 

Join a relay team or put a team together to swim a relay for 55 minutes or swim as an individual for 55 minutes. Skill level is not important. Swimmers will invite friends and family to support them financially per length. This is a fun, friendly competition between teams/individuals. 

More details and how to register to swim coming soon.

The registration fee is $25/person. Team members do not have to be Rotarians. All ages accepted, must be able to swim length of pool. Under 18, need parent/guardian present.

Flower Mound Rotary Clubs Annual Swimarathon rescheduled for August 21, 2021 2021-05-09 05:00:00Z 0

Clint Ishmael to discuss 2021 RYLA at Tarleton State

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RYLA 2021 is scheduled to take place June 17th - 20th, 2021  at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX (hosted by the Rotary Club of Stephenville).
 
District 5790 RYLA Chair Clint Ishmael will be speaking at Apr 13 Fireside chat to fill us in on all the details. See specifics for this years RYLA click here.
 
Clint Ishmael to discuss 2021 RYLA at Tarleton State 2021-04-10 05:00:00Z 0
Caring for each other 2021-04-03 05:00:00Z 0

Rotary's People of Action at the Denton County Rotary Clubs continue to assist a huge Vaccination Effort

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The vaccination effort at Denton County's Texas Motor Speedway
were aided March 26th by 11 members from the Cross Timbers Rotary
Club in Flower Mound, Texas
 
To date members of the 13 Rotary clubs in Denton County have logged over 1500 hours volunteering at over 25 county health department clinics that have provided over 177,000 does as of March 22, 2021. With an estimated 30,000 does this week, the county will have administered over 200,000 vaccine shots.
Rotary's People of Action at the Denton County Rotary Clubs continue to assist a huge Vaccination Effort John Pokorny 2021-03-26 05:00:00Z 0

High School Students Interpret the Rotary Four Way Test
 

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Rotary has an exciting way to tap
into the energy and vision of
local high school students!
 
High School Students at 2019 Regional Contest
 
Every year in the spring, Rotary Clubs across North Texas District 5790 challenge local high school students to tackle a question or problem by applying what is known as the Rotary Four Way Test.  THEN they have to give a 5-minute speech in front of club members, family, teachers, and judges! 
High School Students Interpret the Rotary Four Way Test  Lori Richardson 2021-03-25 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary Board of Directors suspends Youth Exchange until June 30,2022 2021-03-19 05:00:00Z 0
Arlington Rotary Club inducts one of its Scholarship Recipients 2021-03-16 05:00:00Z 0

Rotary Club of Fort Worth seeking Rotary partners for project aiding victims of Feb 2021 Storms

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The RC of FW Endowment Committee has just allocated $5000 in matching funds for any club who would like to contribute to the Tarrant Area Food Bank.  As you know, they have been especially busy distributing food to people  who were affected during the major ice storm.  We actually had the Rotary Club of Verrazano in Brooklyn reach out and donate $1000, of which we’ll match, leaving $4000 left. 
 
We are seeking Rotary partners in this project that will be serving friends and neighbors throughout DFW.
Rotary Club of Fort Worth seeking Rotary partners for project aiding victims of Feb 2021 Storms 2021-03-02 06:00:00Z 0

DG Roger Paschal announces District Governor Nominee Designate

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Current Area District Secretary, Pat Peters
named as District Governor Nominee Designate 
to serve as District Governor in the
2023-2024 Rotary Year
 
Congratulations to Pat Peters, member and past president of the Decatur Rotary Club. Recently retired, Pat has been serving as the District Secretary for District 5790 through June of 2021.
 
 
DG Roger Paschal announces District Governor Nominee Designate 2021-02-25 06:00:00Z 0
Rotary Youth Exchange for 2020-2021 Rotary Year has been canceled 2021-02-16 06:00:00Z 0
Feb 2021 Fireside Chat with DG Roger Paschal very informative 2021-02-14 06:00:00Z 0

Denton County's 14 Rotary Clubs organize to End Covid in Denton County

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Members of the 14 clubs can go to the END COVID in Denton County Webpage
at endcovidindentoncounty.org to learn how they can participate.
 
The webpage provides several ways members can help. Volunteering at the mass vaccination hubs. Working to identify individuals that don't have access to register for their shots. Donations that are targeted to pandemic impacted families, Blood Drives, Convalescent Plasmz and others. Webpage is available to Rotary members, their family, neighbors and friends.
Denton County's 14 Rotary Clubs organize to End Covid in Denton County 2021-02-04 06:00:00Z 0
Denton County Rotary Clubs organizing Blood Drives John Pardue 2021-01-26 06:00:00Z 0
Denton County Rotary Clubs organizing Convalescent Platelet Drives John Pardue 2021-01-26 06:00:00Z 0

Jan 2021 District 5790 Fireside Chat led by DG Roger Paschal

Our Jan 2021 Fireside Chat with DG Roger Paschal and guest speakers PDG Gerald Robinson and RTN John Pardue
To download PDG Gerald Robinson's presentation on the Denton County Covid 19 Response initiative click here.
To download John Pardue presentation about the need for Convalescent Plasma, Plasma and whole blood, click here.
To download your clubs Blood and Plasma Donor codes click here.
 
Jan 2021 District 5790 Fireside Chat led by DG Roger Paschal 2021-01-16 06:00:00Z 0
Abilene SW uses District Grant to fund food insecurity project Josh Fleming 2021-01-08 06:00:00Z 0

Join us for our January 2020 Fireside Chat

 
 
 
 
An invitation to the District 5790 January Fireside Chat with Roger Paschal and special guests PDG Gerald Robinson and Rtn. John Purdue.
 
PDG Gerald Robinson will be sharing opportunities Rotary members have in serving their communities by promoting community Covid 19 safety practices and the availability of Covid 19 vaccine in their communities.
 
Rtn John Purdue will be sharing how clubs can help the community health systems fighting Covid 19 by sponsoring Blood Drives to obtain badly needed platelets and whole blood.
 
Login Information: 
Join us for our January 2020 Fireside Chat 2021-01-08 06:00:00Z 0

Polio Eradication Update for Dec 11, 2020

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Polio Eradication Update
For The Week Ending 12/12/20
 
Rotary’s World-wide 2020-21 Rotary Year Polio Fundraising Goal is
 $150 Million – Including the Gates Foundation $2 to $1 Match
 
Our Goal is Global Polio Eradication!
A Win Against Polio is a Win for Global Health!
               
Advocate, Donate & Educate to END POLIO NOW & FOREVER!
Polio Eradication Update for Dec 11, 2020 2020-12-11 06:00:00Z 0

December Fireside Chat delivers an informative Covid 19 Chat

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Rotary Member and Denton County Judge
Andy Eads provided an up front and
personal view of Covid 19 and the steps
necessary to manage the disease.
 
We had a memorable evening with District Governor Roger Paschal and Denton County Judge Andy Eads providing insight into the disease that has been plaguing the world since last March. Click here for a copy of the presentation slides, If you missed last nights chat, here is the video:
 
December Fireside Chat delivers an informative Covid 19 Chat 2020-12-09 06:00:00Z 0

Eagle Mountain Saginaw and Fort Worth International Rotary Clubs partner for a great Raffle Fund Raiser

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With the pandemic limiting in person Fund Raisers,
EMSRC and FWIRC are partnering for the
Win With Rotary Fund Raiser
 
Only 1000 tickets will be sold. They will be drawing a winner every day in January except on Sunday. The cost of raffle a ticket is only $30 (or, $100 for 4 tickets). Click here to purchase your tickets or contact Deb Gething or Lillian McLucas. Below are contest rules and the schedule of drawings.
Eagle Mountain Saginaw and Fort Worth International Rotary Clubs partner for a great Raffle Fund Raiser 2020-12-07 06:00:00Z 0
Important message from DG Roger Paschal 2020-11-22 06:00:00Z 0

You are invited to a Virtual Wine and Dine Rotary FUNdraiser

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Members of the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club
are hosting a Virtual Wine and Dine Event, Nov. 6th at 6 PM.
Proceeds from event will support community projects.
 
Lewisville Morning Rotary invite members throughout district to attend. Check out video for details.
 
You are invited to a Virtual Wine and Dine Rotary FUNdraiser 2020-10-30 05:00:00Z 0

SPECIAL PHF POINT MATCH OFFER 

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Become a Paul Harris Fellow
Become a Paul Harris Fellow +
Support the work of the Rotary Foundation
 
An important message from your District 5790 District Foundation team.
Effective November 1, 2020 through Jan 31, 2021,  our District 5790 will match contributions of new cash made to the Annual Fund-SHARE during Rotary Year 2020-21 on a 1-to-1 basis of total amounts donated of at least $250 up to $500 during the 90 days between Nov. 1, 2020 and Jan. 31, 2020. All active Rotary members in District 5790 who is less than a Paul Harris Fellow +8 level are eligible.
Click here for full "PHF Point Match Offer" details.
 
To view your current contributions to the Rotary Foundation and track your progress toward achieving recognition click here.
  1. When the new window opens you will be requested to provide your MyRotary login information used for your Rotary.org account.
  2. After providing your MyRotary login, a new "Reports" window will open. Select "view report"
  3. From the View Your Contribution History page select " DONOR HISTORY REPORT".
  4. From the Donor History Report, you can find your current PHF Recognition Amount on the right hand side under the Recognition heading.
  5. The subtotal under the gifts heading represents your total cash contributions.
If you have problems accessing your current contribution information, contact your club Foundation Chair or e-mail District 5790 Annual Funds Chair Janice Kane.
 
 
Click button below to link to the Rotary International Annual Giving Donation page
 
Make sure you "sign in" upper right corner of page
using your "My Rotary" login credentials 
associated with Rotary.org when visiting
SPECIAL PHF POINT MATCH OFFER Janice Kane 2020-10-29 05:00:00Z 0
Reminder to Rotary clubs to file with IRS by 15 November Roger Paschal 2020-10-21 05:00:00Z 0

ROAM 5790 e-club launches 2020 Kindness Challenge

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What the world needs now is more Kindness
ROAM 5790 issues Kindness Challenge 2020
Pay your entrance fee & record your kindness 
actions on the the ROAM 5790 FB or Instagram pages
 
For more information about the challenge and to pay your registration fee click here.
ROAM 5790 e-club launches 2020 Kindness Challenge 2020-10-18 05:00:00Z 0

Successful Hybrid Rotary meetings require a lot of planning

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Adopting the Hybrid Meeting concept
for Rotary Club meetings requires
considerable planning as we adapt.
 
I've done a lot of investigation of this format for our Rotary Club - there are a LOT of people who are actively attempting to do this. You start off by clarifying exactly what the goals are:
Successful Hybrid Rotary meetings require a lot of planning Carl Dirkschow 2020-10-15 05:00:00Z 0

Join us for the October 13th Fireside Chat with DG Roger Paschal

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DG Roger Paschal is inviting all District 5790
Rotary Members and their guests to the
October 13th Virtual Fireside Chat at 7 PM
 
This months Fireside Chat with DG Roger Paschal will feature Rotary's 35 year fight to end polio worldwide. Starting in 1979 with its first project in the Philippines through to today we've reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent. But, as most Rotarians will tell you, "we are not done" and will not be done until the final two countries of Afghanistan and Pakistan are declared "polio free" by the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization. The total elimination of polio is just as important now as it was before Covid 19 changed our world. Why?
Join us for the October 13th Fireside Chat with DG Roger Paschal 2020-10-08 05:00:00Z 0
A video to consider as we approach World Polio Day 2020-09-24 05:00:00Z 0

Positively Nikkie Podcast promoting Oct. 24th Pedaling to End Polio

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Positively Nikkie Podcast host Nikkie Hunter,
Arlington Sunset Rotary Club member interviews
District 5790 End Polio Chair Jon Bullock for this years
Pedaling for Polio event.
Clubs and Rotary members that wish to participate in this years participate in this years End Polio fund raising events click here.
Should you have questions, contact Jon Bullock at rotaryjon@gmail.com.
 
Positively Nikkie Podcast promoting Oct. 24th Pedaling to End Polio Nikkie Hunter 2020-09-18 05:00:00Z 0

Mask-up and join us in the courtyard at Joe T. Garcia's

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Come join fellow Rotary members for the
2020 District 5790 Installation Dinner
at the famous Joe T. Garcia's 
4:30 pm Sunday, September 20, 2020
 
Although Covid 19 requires us to protect each other and be safe, we can still celebrate the great District 5790 Leadership team headed up by District Governor Roger Paschal. Economically priced at $30 per person our host is DG Roger's home club the Rotary Club of Fort Worth International have a wonderful event planned. Rotary Members from throughout District 5790 will be there to enjoy fellowship and Joe T's famous Mexican food. Register to join us below. Sponsorship opportunities are available. See separate story.
Mask-up and join us in the courtyard at Joe T. Garcia's Lillian McLucas 2020-09-04 05:00:00Z 0
Sponsorship Opportunities available for 2020 Installation Dinner Lillian McLucas 2020-09-04 05:00:00Z 0
Register NOW! - Seating is limited Lillian McLucas 2020-09-04 05:00:00Z 0

Hurricane Laura Relief Efforts

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Hurricane Laura struck our neighbors in Louisiana as a Category 4 storm late last week. 
 
Our Fellow Rotarians in District 6200 have mobilized to provide financial and material relief for those affected by the storm.
   
 
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Districts 5790 & 5810 Launch Business and Job Connection

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In this time of economic crisis, many Rotary members are finding themselves in an unfortunate state so many Americans are experiencing either unemployment or severe downturns in their business revenues.
 
We believe Rotarians should help each other, so we are launching the Districts 5790 and 5810 Business & Job Connection. 
 
Click here to provide information about your business or your business job postings or if you are seeking a job, upload your resume. 
 
 
Districts 5790 & 5810 Launch Business and Job Connection 2020-09-01 05:00:00Z 0
Pedaling for Polio is October 24 Belinda Gist 2020-08-31 05:00:00Z 0

ROAM 5790 Club Supports I Can Still Shine

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I Can Still Shine (ICSS) is an agency that provides multi-faceted services to support to women and their families in DFW.   The agency helps women leave abusive homes and assists women coming from substance-abuse programs.  Since 1995, ICSS has helped over 500 women and children, each year, escape from violent situations.  
 

ROAM 5790 Club Supports I Can Still Shine 2020-08-31 05:00:00Z 0

Great Ideas for Great Meetings

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Contributed by Jessica Mang
Kennedale, TX Rotary Club, Past President 2019-2020 
Citrus Heights, CA Rotary Club, Past President 2014-2015 
 
Rotary is steeped in traditions of the past. Some are dusty and ancient yet some have withstood the test of time and should be embraced by every club.
 
Let us honor the old traditions and embrace the new by incorporating these ideas into your meeting plans. 
 
Great Ideas for Great Meetings 2020-08-30 05:00:00Z 0
Aug 18 Camp Fire Chat with DG Roger Paschal 2020-08-27 05:00:00Z 0
Video of the Aug 20th Vibrant Club workshop available 2020-08-25 05:00:00Z 0
RC of Denton participates in Virtual Groundbreaking for the "Nook" Project 2020-07-31 05:00:00Z 0
Toastmasters Team has great speakers listed in our Speakers Bureau Belinda Gist 2020-07-18 05:00:00Z 0 Speakers for club meetings

The Path to District Governor

July is New Leadership Month, a time of transition and opportunity
The District Governor (DG) role is the RI point person for the District, setting the vision and tone. 
Although each DG has their “year,” the DG role is actually multi-year commitment,
beginning as District Governor Nominee (DGN), then District Governor Elect (DGE), and culminating in DG. 
 

The Path to District Governor 2020-07-18 05:00:00Z 0

Rose Parade News from Pasadena 

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Rose Bowl Parade 2021 Cancelled
 
Artist rendition of 2018 Float
 
 
Many Rotarians in District 5790 spend much of their New Years Day looking for "our" float to come down the midway in Pasadena. Back a few years ago PDG Paul Geisel was honored to be on the float to represent our District. Below is the press release announcing the disappointing news.
Rose Parade News from Pasadena 2020-07-17 05:00:00Z 0

"Think right and you will do right"

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In 1931, at the height of the Great Depression,
Herbert J. Taylor was a successful, young senior executive
with the Jewel Tea Company in Chicago, Illinois.
 
Mr Herbert left his great position at Jewal Tea, to take over the then failing Club Aluminum. Herbert Taylor believed that if the people at Club Aluminum could “think right,” they would “do right” and he set out to find a simple guide to “right conduct” as he described, “a sort of ethical yardstick” - something everyone could apply to what they thought, said and did in their relations with others.
"Think right and you will do right" 2020-07-17 05:00:00Z 0
Check out "Missin y'all video" created by RC of Fort Worth 2020-07-05 05:00:00Z 0
Roger Paschal installed as District Governor for 2020-2021 2020-06-27 05:00:00Z 0
NBC 5 features Rotary District 5790 in the Good News segment Belinda Gist 2020-06-22 05:00:00Z 0
Are you ready for some virtual convention fun? 2020-06-19 05:00:00Z 0

NBC 5 to feature the Rotary Rises Global Grant on-air June 22nd

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District Governor met with Texas Health Resources Leadership
and City of Arlington leadership to present a check for
Hospital Covid 19 related supplies Thursday morning
 
 
Laura Harris will be presenting a story about Rotary's efforts to support healthcare workers and those impacted economically with food during the pandemic during the June 22nd telecast between 7 AM and 11 AM.
NBC 5 to feature the Rotary Rises Global Grant on-air June 22nd 2020-06-18 05:00:00Z 0
The Rotary Foundation approves District 5790 Reverse Global Grant for Covid 19 Response in our District Communities Belinda Gist 2020-06-12 05:00:00Z 0

PDG Jerry Parr, District Governor 2008-2009 for District 5790

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Jay C "Jerry" Parr Jr.    12/20/1937 - 6/2/2020
Jerry passed away peacefully at Watermere Discovery Village 
in Southlake, Texas, after 3.5 years of their excellent care. 
 
He often said "what a nice hospital," even though he gave them a hard time occasionally. Jerry suffered from Parkinson's Disease. 
PDG Jerry Parr, District Governor 2008-2009 for District 5790 Sharron Miles 2020-06-12 05:00:00Z 0

Rotary International announces decision on District Youth Exchange Programs

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District Governor Elect Roger Paschal is sharing
RI decision memo on this coming years Youth Exchange
Program. Please direct questions to PDG Jim Giffin
 
After careful consideration, the Board of Directors of Rotary International has decided to allow some districts to conduct Rotary Youth Exchange under specific safety guidelines during the 2020-21 Rotary year. PDG Jim Giffin is the District 5790 point-of-contact for Youth Exchange.
Rotary International announces decision on District Youth Exchange Programs 2020-06-11 05:00:00Z 0
380 Rotary Club Supports 29 Acres 2020-06-08 05:00:00Z 0
DGE Roger Paschal video inviting all to District 5790 Virtual Public Image Session III 2020-06-07 05:00:00Z 0 Public Image,Rotary Brand
Considerations for Returning to Live Meetings 2020-06-03 05:00:00Z 0

Top Ten Ways to Engage

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Staying engaged is key to the success of our Rotary Clubs. 
Here's our Top 10 List of Club Engagement Ideas. 
                                                                                             
Top Ten Ways to Engage 2020-06-03 05:00:00Z 0 Community Services,Covid 19
DGE Roger Paschal Video Invitation to Session II of the Public Image Training Assembly 2020-06-01 05:00:00Z 0 Public Image,Social Media
Visit a Rotary Club anywhere in the World 2020-05-29 05:00:00Z 0
Join 40,000 Rotary members world wide for the virtual 2020 RI Convention 2020-05-29 05:00:00Z 0 2020 Convention,Rotary International
"Rogers Reasons" for being at the "Session I of Public Image Training Assembly Roger Paschal 2020-05-26 05:00:00Z 0 Covid 19,District Training Assembly,Public Image,Virtual Meetings
Video released for Rotary District 5790 May 18, 2020 meeting with RI International President Mark Maloney Cheryl Close 2020-05-24 05:00:00Z 0 Covid 19,Rotary Responds
DGE Roger Paschal Invites you to District 5790 Virtual Training Sessions Roger Paschal 2020-05-22 05:00:00Z 0 District Training Assembly,Public Image
May Rotarian includes story about Denton RC International Service Project DG Peter Scott 2020-05-09 05:00:00Z 0 Costa Rica,International Service

An update: "Rotary Rises" Global Grant Fund to serve local Covid 19 communities

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Rotary Rises: Rotary District 5790 Response to Covid 19
Campaign for club and member donations an amazing success!
WE ACT 
TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH COVID-19
 
As COVID-19 continues to spread, more individuals, communities, and entire nations are feeling the impact in their daily lives. Beyond the global health crisis, the coronavirus is having a severe economic impact on individuals, small businesses, and medical organizations. In addition to the impact on business and healthcare, local soup kitchens are serving more folks in our community.
 
Rise With Us to raise money to help others during this difficult time. 

 
To donate electronically, click green Donate Now button.
If you are a Rotary member that wishes to receive Rotary Foundation recognition points towards the next level of Paul Harris recognition, please add 10% to your donation to cover the cost of the debit/credit card processing fees and the TRF transaction cost.
An update: "Rotary Rises" Global Grant Fund to serve local Covid 19 communities 2020-05-07 05:00:00Z 0 Covid 19,Rotary Responds
RC of Fort Worth East serves Covid 19 distressed community members Janelle Kavanaugh 2020-05-07 05:00:00Z 0 Covid 19,community service
Join us May 2nd for a Facebook Livestream Telethon for Covid 19 Disaster Response Fund Peter Scott 2020-05-02 05:00:00Z 0 Covin 19
Volunteer Surge - Rotary partners with The Global Impact Group for Covid 19 #RotaryResponds 2020-04-29 05:00:00Z 0 Covid 19,Volunteer Surge
RC of Abilene Southwest continues to meet digitally during pandemic David Christianson 2020-04-25 05:00:00Z 0 Covid 19
Arlington RC serves first responders and elderly 2020-04-25 05:00:00Z 0 Covid 19
RC of Trophy Club does digital new member induction 2020-04-24 05:00:00Z 0 Covid 19
Cross Timbers RC - Community Service in a Covid 19 World 2020-04-22 05:00:00Z 0 Covid 19
Flower Mound RC - Community Service in a Covid 19 World 2020-04-22 05:00:00Z 0 Covid 19
Lewisville Morning RC - Community Service a Covid 19 World 2020-04-22 05:00:00Z 0 Covid 19
RC of Fort Worth - Community Service in a Covid 19 World 2020-04-22 05:00:00Z 0 Covid 19
From Mid City Pacesetters - Community Service in a Covid 19 World 2020-04-22 05:00:00Z 0
From the Eagle Mountain Saginaw RC - Community Service in a Covid 19 World 2020-04-22 05:00:00Z 0

Membership:  It all starts by ASKING!
 

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Membership growth starts with an invitation.
That invitation could be to a prospective Rotarian
to join in on a Rotary Zoom meeting.
Some clubs may remember the "membership drives the bus" mantra. Without a doubt membership recruitment and retention is still the primary focus of Rotary leadership everywhere. Please know that as this years District 5790 Membership Chair, committee members are available to speak at your Rotary meetings. Contact us at lpetrash5790@gmail.com to arrange a membership committee speaker. In the meantime, please share the following with your members. Congratulations to the 5 clubs mentioned in this story.
Membership:  It all starts by ASKING!  PDG Larry Petrash 2020-04-20 05:00:00Z 0 Membership Committee
Public Image Presentation Available for your Meetings John Pokorny 2020-04-19 05:00:00Z 0 Public Image
Shelter Box presentation available for your clubs virtual meetings Brian Glenn 2020-04-07 05:00:00Z 0 Pandemic,Shelter Box

District 5790 Membership e-Forum well attended

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District 5790 was host to a Membership e-Forum led by a panel consisting of District Governor Peter Scott, RI Zone Assistant
Coordinator  for Member Engagement, Demetress Harrelland and District Membership Chair PDG Larry Petrash. The e-Forum
was concluded with the first ever e-induction of two new members; Alex Cross of Champions RC & Gordon Welch of Cross Timbers RC
 
District 5790 Membership e-Forum well attended 2020-04-02 05:00:00Z 0 e-Forum,membership

Regional 4 Way Test Speech Contests Postponed

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April Regional Speech Contests in
Weatherford, Kennedale and Lewisville are
Postponed until further notice due to Covid 19
 
Many of our Rotary clubs either have or are having local high school students compete in their annual 4 Way Test Speech Contest. The winners of their club contest are then invited to compete in one of 3 regional competitions in the district. Those Regional Competitions are postponed until further notice as follows:
Regional 4 Way Test Speech Contests Postponed Jannelle Kanvenaugh 2020-03-24 05:00:00Z 0 Rotary 4-Way Test,Speech Contest,Vocational Services,Youth Services

Enthusiastic Response at March 23rd Club Leadership Virtual Meeting Forum

Rotary District 5790 hosts a forum for 
Rotary Club Leaders to learn ways
to host Virtual Club Meetings for members and guests
 
One hundred Rotary members from throughout Rotary District 5790 participated in virtual forum to discuss ways Rotary can continue to serve their members and the community while observing Covid 19 social distancing and shelter in place mandates.
Enthusiastic Response at March 23rd Club Leadership Virtual Meeting Forum John Pokorny 2020-03-24 05:00:00Z 2 Covin 19,District Forum,Virtual Meetings
Rotary Meeting Options document available John Pokorny 2020-03-23 05:00:00Z 0

District Governor Peter Scott leads March 20th Zoom Meeting for District Leadership

DG Peter Scott leading District 5790 Leadership Team
in discussion about supporting our 73 clubs 
as they develop operational plans for the Covid 10 crises
 
 
These are exciting and challenging times for Rotary members. The good news is that we have the technology to help us through this. Together we will learn how to best use that technology and still serving the community while protecting our neighbors and ourselves.
 
 
District Governor Peter Scott leads March 20th Zoom Meeting for District Leadership 2020-03-21 05:00:00Z 0 Covin 19,District 5790

District Governor Peter Scott to lead District Forum for Club Leaders

Forum to be a virtual meeting format via ZOOM
to discuss options for Rotary Clubs for serving our
communities and members during the Corvid 19 crises
 
Forum is discuss various options Rotary clubs can consider while members are practicing social distances in compliance with government and health guidelines. The forum is designed for club presidents, president elects, community service chairs and public image chairs. Club leaders can obtain the zoom meeting link by clicking District Forum for Club Leadership.
District Governor Peter Scott to lead District Forum for Club Leaders 2020-03-20 05:00:00Z 0 Covin 19
Rotary Club of Fort Worth cancels March 13 Meeting Deah Mitchell 2020-03-12 05:00:00Z 0
A message from Rotary International President Mark Maloney regarding the coronavirus 2020-03-12 05:00:00Z 0 coronavirus
RC of Southlake announces 2nd Annual Cioppino Dinner Lisa McBee 2020-03-02 06:00:00Z 0

RC of Denton Evening announces Winter Warmer

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Come join RC of Denton Evening for a
Winter Warmer on March 7th at
120 E. McKinney St. in Denton, TX
 
We hope you all can join us at the Denton Evening Rotary's Third Annual Winter Warmer, on March 7th, from noon until 5:00 ish at 120 and 200 E. McKinney, Denton, TX. Our hosts, Bearded Monk and Denton County Brewing Company, will offer great beer and food, we'll have music and door prizes, and it's all to raise money to purchase laptops for high school seniors going to college. Purchase available at the door for $10/person.
RC of Denton Evening announces Winter Warmer Kate Lynass 2020-02-26 06:00:00Z 0

"Gulin 'Eva' Geligullari wins 2020 Rotary Peace Fellowship

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 'Eva'  was nominated by the Rotary Club of Grapevine
and won a 2020 Rotary Peace Fellowship
to study at the Rotary Peace Center at
Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand.
 
 She will finish her 90 day certificate program in early April.  That is the same Peace Center where Rotarian and Captain Kirk Driver from the Rotary Club of Fort Worth was assigned for his 2018 Rotary Peace Fellowship.  Captain Kirk has spoken to several Clubs and at District event since.  Consider inviting Captain Kirk to speak to your Rotary Club about this important Rotary Foundation global initiative."
 
For more information about the Rotary Peace Fellowship click here.
"Gulin 'Eva' Geligullari wins 2020 Rotary Peace Fellowship Jim C Quick 2020-02-22 06:00:00Z 0 Rotary Peace Fellowships

District 5790 District Governor Nominee Designate Announced

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From right to left, Dan's wife Cary Labbe, OD, AG Dan Steele, PDG Sharron Miles and DG Peter Scott
 
District 5790 Selection Committee for 2022-2023 District Governor
Announces that AG Dan Steele, of RC of Mineral Wells
has been selected as the District 5790 District Governor Nominee Designate
 
Here is the announcement memo from current District Governor Peter Scott.
District 5790 District Governor Nominee Designate Announced Sharron Miles 2020-02-19 06:00:00Z 0 District 5790,District Governor 2022-2023,District Governor Nominee Designate
Rotary Club of Lewisville Noon announces Big 4 Golf Event April 30th Angie Cox 2020-02-18 06:00:00Z 0 Big 4 Golf,Fund Raiser,Lewisville Noon Rotary

District 5790 Announces RYLA 2020

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RYLA 2020 Scheduled for June 25th through June 28th
at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Stephenville
 
 
Rotary members responsible for promoting RYLA in their clubs are encouraged to visit RYLA 5790 web page for information about this years event. Deadline for students to apply is May 1, 2020. The 2020 RYLA application process has THREE steps!
 
District 5790 Announces RYLA 2020 2020-01-31 06:00:00Z 0

District 5790 Public Image Committee completes Rotary Club Web Presence Survey

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2019-2020 District 5790 Web Presence
evaluation and analysis of our 74 clubs 
Website and Social Media practices
 
In order to determine how our District 5790 Public Image Committee can best serve and support the needs of each of our 73 Chartered and 1 Provincial Rotary Clubs, we surveyed the practices of each club to determine the areas of greatest need.
 
District 5790 Public Image Committee completes Rotary Club Web Presence Survey John Pokorny 2020-01-19 06:00:00Z 0 Rotary Club Information,Rotary Clubs,Rotary Events,Rotary Stories,Speakers,Web Presence
District 5790 Foundation announces Australia Wildfire Assistance Walter Virden 2020-01-16 06:00:00Z 0 Austalia Wild Fire,District 5790 Foundation
Arlington Great Southwest and Fort Worth East Rotary Clubs announce the Heart of Peace Concert 2020 2020-01-15 06:00:00Z 0 Arlington Great Southwest Rotary Club,Fort Worth East Rotary Club,Peace
Flower Mound Rotary announces 2020 Vine and Dine Harold Shepard 2020-01-10 06:00:00Z 0 Flower Mound Rotary,Vine and Dine

Rotary and Toastmasters now working together

Rotary and Toastmasters working together
creating opportunities for professional
growth of both Rotary and Toastmaster members
 
Please read the announcement letter from RI President Mark Maloney below. This is a wonderful opportunity for our members and that of the members of Toastmasters clubs in the District 5790 areas. While we are very early into our relationship, our members are encouraged to learn about Toastmasters, invite Toastmaster members to our meetings and seek synergies where our clubs working together can make an impact for members and the community.
 
 
Rotary and Toastmasters now working together 2020-01-06 06:00:00Z 0 Rotary International,Toastmasters International

District launches 2020 Four Way Test Speech Contest

Posted by Janelle Kavanaugh on Dec 14, 2019
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Invitations of participate sent Club Presidents
for the 2020 Four Way Test Speech Contest
to be held staring in Feb with District Finals in May
 
Clubs interested in participating should submit the Speech Contest Participation Form by Dec 31st. Club contests will take place in February and March with 3 regional contests taking place in April. The finals will take place at the District Conference in Arlington on May 30th. Participating clubs can find information and needed forms on the District 5790 website by clicking 4-Way Test Speech Contest. Information is also available on our blog at People of Action Promoting Rotary through a Speech Contest.
District launches 2020 Four Way Test Speech Contest Janelle Kavanaugh 2019-12-14 06:00:00Z 0 Rotary 4-Way Test,Speech Contest

Professional Photo's available for 2019 Foundation Gala

Posted on Nov 10, 2019
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Thank you to all who attended
the 2019 District 5790 Foundation Gala
The event was a fantastic success
The committee would like to recognize our event photographer Glenda Beckwith of the Rotary Club of Mansfield, Texas. For those that would like photo's from the event, you may purchase them by clicking ROTARY GALA by Alexander Portraits. Once website is open, the password to observe proofs is ROTARY (all caps).
 
Thank you Glenda!
 
Foundation Gala Committee
Professional Photo's available for 2019 Foundation Gala 2019-11-10 06:00:00Z 0
Grapevine RC invites Rotarians throughout District 5790 to join Wheelchairs for Cuba Trip 2019-11-07 06:00:00Z 0
We have a FULL HOUSE for the 2019 District 5790 Foundation Gala Nov. 2nd Sharron Miles 2019-11-01 05:00:00Z 0
Guatamala Planning Committee planning March 2020 Project Trip PDG Gerald Robinson 2019-10-27 05:00:00Z 0
District 5790 End Polio Bike Riders are seeking support through End Polio Donations 2019-10-10 05:00:00Z 0 #1District Impact,End Polio,People of Action
Denton RC Ecotourism Project published in RotaryServiceBlog Karen McDaniels 2019-10-04 05:00:00Z 0
Share your clubs PEOPLE of ACTION Story on District 5790 Website and Newsletters 2019-09-16 05:00:00Z 0 Communications,Marketing,Public Image
RC of Southlake hosting Sept 28th Blood drive 2019-09-15 05:00:00Z 0

Help End Polio Now 

Posted by Jon Bullock on Sep 11, 2019
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Support our End Polio Now
Fund Raising Efforts this year by
Donate in support of your favorite Bike rider in Sunday's ride
 
Support your favorite rider.  Donate now by clicking here
Help End Polio Now Jon Bullock 2019-09-11 05:00:00Z 0
The Rotary Club of Southlake hosting 15th Annual DPS Day, Sept. 28 2019-09-10 05:00:00Z 0
Guatamala Global Service Project a Success 2019-09-07 05:00:00Z 0 Guatelma,International Service
Riders needed for Oct 20th End Polio Bike Ride - Grapevine and Lifetime Family Fitness Jon Bullock 2019-09-01 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary Club of ROAM 5790 e-club announces Kindness Challenge 2019-08-17 05:00:00Z 0

Being a Fire Fighter is a dangerous Vocation

Posted by John Pokorny on Jul 08, 2019
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Costa Mesa Fire and Rescue Capt. Mike Kreza 
lost his life to a drunk driver in November, 2018
Kennedale RC President Jessica Mang did the painting below
which was sold at auction and given to Capt. Kreza's family
 
Artist and Kennedale RC President, Jessica Mang paints a stark reminder of the impact a loss of life in this dangerous profession can be.
Being a Fire Fighter is a dangerous Vocation John Pokorny 2019-07-08 05:00:00Z 0

District Governor Peter Scott Announces Aug 17 Vibrant Club Workshop

Posted by John Pokorny on Jul 06, 2019
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for the
Willow Park Baptist Church
129 S Ranch House Rd
Aledo, TX  76008 
 
 
Governor Peter Scott and the District 5790 Support Leadership is hosting a Vibrant Club Workshop sponsored by the Rotary Club of Aledo on Aug 17. Hold the date. Spread the word and bring all your Rotary buds. Help for your Foundation-Membership-Public Image committees and our emerging leaders (IFL).
Register now by clicking here.
 
District Governor Peter Scott Announces Aug 17 Vibrant Club Workshop John Pokorny 2019-07-06 05:00:00Z 0
2019 RYLA Experience for Budding Leaders 2019-07-01 05:00:00Z 0 Leadership,Youth

Rotary Citation Award - Final Reporting Deadline is June 30, 2019

Posted by John A. Pokorny on Jun 18, 2019
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Congratulations to the 4 District 5790 Clubs that have already qualified.
Arlington North
Arlington Sunrise
Grapevine
Lewisville Morning
 
The deadline for reporting is June 30, 2019 and can be done easily by going to Rotary Club Central (click here) and updating all of your clubs accomplishments for the past year. We have several clubs within a few elements of qualifying for the presidential citation. Please contact your area governor or Training/Technology Team Captain John Pokorny with questions regarding your clubs qualifications.
Rotary Citation Award - Final Reporting Deadline is June 30, 2019 John A. Pokorny 2019-06-18 05:00:00Z 0
An Evening with the Stars - 2019 District 5790 Recognition Video 2019-05-09 05:00:00Z 0
Arlington Rotary announces May 17th Golf Classic John Dancer 2019-05-08 05:00:00Z 0

Longest tenured member of the Rotary Club of Mineral Wells passes

Posted by Dan Steele on May 03, 2019
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Jimmy Ashby, member for RC of Mineral Wells was a 47 year Rotarian.
Jimmy Ashby, attended the May 1st Mineral Wells RC meeting and was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow for his charitable giving to the Rotary International Foundation. This photo could be the last taken of Jimmy. Sadly, he passed away this evening. Serving as the county attorney, July 1 would have marked Jimmy’s 47th year as a Rotarian. Our hearts and prayers go to he, his wife Linda and their families. 
Longest tenured member of the Rotary Club of Mineral Wells passes Dan Steele 2019-05-03 05:00:00Z 0

Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Event May 17

Posted by Tom Rowe on May 02, 2019
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Lewisville Morning Rotary Club is hosting a
Wine Taster and Silent Auction Fund Raiser 
For
Costa Rica Dental Equipment Global Grant Project
May 17, 2019 from 7 pm to 10 pm
at
Wines with (an) Appeal, 917 N. Mills St, Lewisville
Click here to RSVP of Donate.
Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Event May 17 Tom Rowe 2019-05-02 05:00:00Z 0
Visit the Wall that Heals May 2nd through May 5th in Lewisville 2019-05-02 05:00:00Z 0

Rotarian Mary Ann Kleuser passes after long illness

Posted on Apr 28, 2019
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A member of the Rotary Club of Fort Worth Southwest for 12 years
 
Mary Ann passed away April 23, 2019, she was to be the President of the FTW Southwest Rotary Club this year 2018/19 and was a dynamic person to know.
 
Her husband Tom is also a very active member in the SW Club and stepped in for her at PETS this year on the Friday session. 
 
Send condolences and visit her obituary by clicking here.
Rotarian Mary Ann Kleuser passes after long illness 2019-04-28 05:00:00Z 0

200+ District 5790 Rotary Club Leaders attend Training

Posted by Dan Morales on Apr 27, 2019
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A Wonderful day of Rotary Training including keynote
Bring on the Excitement by Kevin Green
 
This years District Assembly at the Tarrant County College NW campus was a complete success. Club leaders representing 42 clubs attended 18 unique breakout sessions on a variety of Rotary topics that will help them lead their clubs in the coming year. District Governor Elect Peter Scott challenged club leaders to adapt their clubs culture to meet the needs of the community and do even more service through member and community engagement.
200+ District 5790 Rotary Club Leaders attend Training Dan Morales 2019-04-27 05:00:00Z 0
ROAM 5790 is seeking to be discovered by prospective Rotary members John Dodge 2019-04-23 05:00:00Z 0

Congratulations Trophy Club Rotary - April 17 Charter Ceremony

Posted by Bruce Dale on Apr 22, 2019
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New Rotary Club in Trophy Club Texas
 
Celebrates with April 17 Charter Ceremony.
 
So, what does it take to launch a new Rotary Club? Simply put, an idea and a few folks committed to the idea of staring a new home grown club. As the club charter club president I have had the privilege of participating in this exciting adventure and look forward to the great things this new club will accomplish in the future.
Congratulations Trophy Club Rotary - April 17 Charter Ceremony Bruce Dale 2019-04-22 05:00:00Z 0
Great story on newly chartered club 2019-04-19 05:00:00Z 0

End Polio Now - Club Leadership Training - Breakout Session 2 Only

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Are you your Clubs End Polio Now Chair?
This session at the District Training Assembly is for you.
 
Jon Bullock has a wonderful presentation planned that will help you to keep the community and the your membership informed. Several great ideas will be discussed for creating community awareness and promoting donations to End Polio Now.
End Polio Now - Club Leadership Training - Breakout Session 2 Only 2019-04-18 05:00:00Z 0
RC of Champions (Justin) announce June 22nd Sports Clay Shoot 2019-04-17 05:00:00Z 0

Membership Committee - Breakout Sessions 1 & 2 (repeated)

Posted on Apr 16, 2019
Are you on your clubs Membership Committee Next year?
This session is definitely for you. Past district Governor Larry Petrash's "Working the Numbers" presentation has some wonderful insights for engaging members and identifying prospective members that will want to be involved in your club.
Membership Committee - Breakout Sessions 1 & 2 (repeated) 2019-04-16 05:00:00Z 0

Global Grant Management - 1st Breakout Session only

Posted on Apr 16, 2019
Is your club planning to apply for a Global Grant this year?
This session is must for you and your grant committee members.
Past District Governor Paul Lucas will be sharing his wealth of knowledge about the Global Grant process.
Global Grant Management - 1st Breakout Session only 2019-04-16 05:00:00Z 0

Rotary Club of Fort Wort Stockyards Announces June 1st Clay Shoot

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5th Annual Sports Clay Shoot
hosted by
The Rotary Club of Fort Worth Stockyards and Cowboy Church
at the
Defender Outdoor Sports Ranch in Fort Worth, TX
Proceeds in support of Fort Worth Neighborhood Police Officers Fund
and the RC of Fort Worth Stockyards Scholarship Tuition Fund
Click here to download Flyer
Click here to download Donor Form
Rotary Club of Fort Wort Stockyards Announces June 1st Clay Shoot 2019-04-16 05:00:00Z 0

The Rotary Foundation - Breakout Session 1 only

Posted on Apr 16, 2019
Giving with a purpose
This session will cover all facets of Rotary Giving including the Annual Program Fund, End Polio Now, Planned Giving, Rotary Direct and creating your Rotary Legacy through tools such as direct donations, memorials and endowments.
The Rotary Foundation - Breakout Session 1 only 2019-04-16 05:00:00Z 0

Youth Exchange - 1st & 2nd Breakout Session

Posted on Apr 16, 2019
Is your club considering hosting an incoming youth exchange student
or sponsoring an outbound student?
Then this session is definitely for you.
District 5790 Youth Exchange Director, Norm King has a wonderfully informative session planned. Breakout Session 1 will discuss basics. Breakout Session to is training for Youth Exchange families and host families.
Youth Exchange - 1st & 2nd Breakout Session 2019-04-16 05:00:00Z 0
District 5790 Training Assembly - Program 2019-04-16 05:00:00Z 0

Rotary.org Website Tools for Success - Breakout Session 2 only

Posted on Apr 16, 2019
Baffled by Rotary Technology?
 
Bring your device and your My Rotary login credentials to this "hands-on" session. This session is for you. 
We will be covering the use of Rotary Club Central for demonstrating your clubs strategic plan action goals and systematically reporting club achievements.
We also will be covering the Rotary tools available on Rotary. org including the Rotary Learning Center and the Rotary Brand Center.
Finally, we will review all the membership tools available on out District 5790 website.
Rotary.org Website Tools for Success - Breakout Session 2 only 2019-04-16 05:00:00Z 0

Youth Services - Breakout Sessions 1 and 2 (repeated)

Posted on Apr 16, 2019
Calling all Youth Service Committee Members
This is just the session you want. Great ideas for your communities New Generation.
Penny Gee of the Denton Rotary Club will be sharing some great ideas about Interact, Rotaract, Youth Exchange and RYLA
Youth Services - Breakout Sessions 1 and 2 (repeated) 2019-04-16 05:00:00Z 0
Global Scholars and Peace Fellows - 2nd Breakout Session only 2019-04-16 05:00:00Z 0

ClubRunner Tools for Success - Breakout Session 1 only

Posted on Apr 16, 2019
A Technology Tool for Member Growth, Engagement and Public Image
 
Bring your devices (laptop, i-pad or smart phone) and your login information to this "hands on" session where we will be covering the effective use of ClubRunner technology for enhancing your clubs promotion communications, speaker promotion, events, fund raisers, volunteer management, member engagement, website home page, social media, member recognition, club volunteer hours, document retention, prospective member tracking and funnel, new member orientation, member invoicing and other club administration tools.
ClubRunner Tools for Success - Breakout Session 1 only 2019-04-16 05:00:00Z 0
Community Services - Breakout Sessions 1 & 2 (repeat) 2019-04-14 05:00:00Z 0
International Services - Breakout Sessions 1 & 2 repeat 2019-04-14 05:00:00Z 0
Membership Committee - Sessions 1 & 2 (repeated) 2019-04-14 05:00:00Z 0

Public Image - Sessions 1 & 2 (repeated)

Posted on Apr 14, 2019
This session is for everyone really, but is intended specifically for those tasked with developing an effective community communication strategy and organizing the clubs membership to "Promote what we do" as Rotarian's. We identify problems, exchange ideas and take action.
District Governor Elect Nominee, Kayla Christianson has some wonderful ideas to share for establishing a plan for promoting today's Rotary Club. This ain't your Grandpa's Rotary.
 
Public Image - Sessions 1 & 2 (repeated) 2019-04-14 05:00:00Z 0
Youth Services - Sessions 1 & 2 repeat 2019-04-14 05:00:00Z 0

District Grant Management Training - Breakout Sessions 1 & 2 repeated

If you are a member of your clubs Foundation Committee with responsibility for your clubs District or Global Grants, this session is for you. This is required training for at least two club members if your club intends to apply for Rotary grants in 2019-2020
Dan Steele, District 5790 District Grant chair will be sharing everything you need to know about managing your clubs district grant.
 
District Grant Management Training - Breakout Sessions 1 & 2 repeated 2019-04-13 05:00:00Z 0
Vocational Service - Breakout Sessions 1 and 2 (repeated) 2019-04-13 05:00:00Z 0

Club Culture - Breakout Sessions 1 & 2 (repeated)

Posted on Apr 13, 2019
As a club leader, understanding your Club's Culture does not seem like it would merit a training session. Right?
Wrong. While it important to understand your club culture now, it is even more important to understand how it can improve so that we can serve our communities more effectively and make our clubs the organization that community members want to  support and join. Andy Eads will lead this dynamic session
Club Culture - Breakout Sessions 1 & 2 (repeated) 2019-04-13 05:00:00Z 0

Club Secretary Training - Breakout Session 1 only

So, you are your clubs incoming secretary? 
You will definitely want to attend this session. Incoming District Secretary Joyce Stanton has a gained phenomenal depth of experience in the position while serving as club secretary for the Arlington Rotary Club.
Not only is she well versed on the Rotary requirements her ClubRunner experience will be a valuable learning experience for both incoming and returning secretaries.
Club Secretary Training - Breakout Session 1 only 2019-04-13 05:00:00Z 0

Registration for An Evening with the Stars is Open

Posted by Angie Cox on Apr 11, 2019
Register for an entire table for your club members and guests
Proximity to stage will be determined by the date club registered and paid for its table.
More than one club can partner to purchase a table.
Click here of image above to register.
Deadline for registration is April 30th.
Registration for An Evening with the Stars is Open Angie Cox 2019-04-11 05:00:00Z 0 Recognition
Fort Worth South announces First Responders Luncheon April 24th 2019-03-30 05:00:00Z 0

District 5790 Governors for 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21 Launch 3 year Membership Initiative

Posted on Mar 07, 2019
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2018-19 District Governor Gerald Robinson, DGE Peter Scott and DGN Roger Paschal lead January & February district-wide Grow Rotary! Grow Engagement! Grow Impact meetings to launch new 3 year membership initiative throughout District 5790
 
It has been an exciting 3 months for our district as current District Governor Gerald Robinson has led a team consisting of our DGE Peter Scott, DGN Roger Paschal, District Governor Nominee-Designate Kayla Christianson, current District Membership Team Captain Steve Cox, 2019-20 District Membership Director PDG Larry Petrash, current Club Culture Team Captain PDG Gene Davenport, AG Lori Fickerling and Training and Technology Team Captain John Pokorny in launching the 3 year Grow Rotary! Grow Engagement! Grow Impact membership development initiative.
District 5790 Governors for 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21 Launch 3 year Membership Initiative 2019-03-07 06:00:00Z 0 Membership Committee
A Challenge to Grow 2019-03-07 06:00:00Z 0

Word from abroad!

Posted by Norm King on Feb 28, 2019
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The story of one of our own
 
I am currently studying in Tome City, located in the northern part of the Miyagi Prefecture in Japan. Tome has a population around 80,000; and, while there isn’t much to do here, Sendai City is only a 90-minute bus ride away. 
 
click read more for entire story
Word from abroad! Norm King 2019-02-28 06:00:00Z 0 youth exchange
Denton Evening Rotary announces Winter Warmer 2019 Ryan Dromgoole 2019-02-21 06:00:00Z 0 Denton
Flower Mound Rotary announces Swimarathon to End Polio 2019-02-20 06:00:00Z 0 End Polio

New Interact Club Chartered!

Posted by Penny Gee on Feb 20, 2019
It's official! 

Cross Timber Rotary club presented the Interact charter certificate to the student members of the new Interact club at Liberty Christian High School.  They chartered the club with 55 members!  Way to go Cross Timbers and the faculty sponsors at Liberty.  A special thanks to chief organizers Michael Walker and Peggy Krueger of CT Rotary.

New Interact Club Chartered! Penny Gee 2019-02-20 06:00:00Z 0

Grow Rotary, Grow Engagement, Grow Impact Live Stream at 12 Noon Feb 21

Posted by John Pokorny on Feb 20, 2019
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Watch the District 5790 Live Stream Event
with DG Gerald Robinson, DGE Peter Scott, DGN Roger Paschal and DGN Designate Kayla Christianson
Speaking about the plan for a 3 year Rotary Membership Growth Strategy in District 5790
 
Tune in on the Rotary District 5790 Facebook Page at 12 noon on Thursday, Feb 21, 2019. The live stream video will also be available on Facebook and the District 5790 Website after the event. Please make sure you share the Rotary District 5790 Facebook post video on your club Facebook page.
Grow Rotary, Grow Engagement, Grow Impact Live Stream at 12 Noon Feb 21 John Pokorny 2019-02-20 06:00:00Z 0 growth,membership,retention
President Elects and President Nominees are getting ready for Lone Star PETS from Feb 28 through Mar 3 2019-02-16 06:00:00Z 0

Curridabat, Costa Rica Dental Project Fund Raiser Raffle

Posted by Mark Smith on Jan 29, 2019
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Win 2 Round Trip Airline Tickets to anywhere the world that Southwest Airlines Flies
Lewisville Morning Rotary Club announces the raffle to raise funds to provide dental equipment for a Dental Clinic serving the indigent population in San Jose - Curridabat, Costa Rica. This is $55,000 Global Grant project and the club is raising funds for this project through this and other fund raisers and pledges from other Rotary Clubs.
 
Raffle Tickets are $20 each or $50 for 3 raffle tickets or $100 for 7 raffle tickets.
Click here to purchase tickets on-line.
 
The drawing will take place between 7 PM & 8 PM on Feb. 28, 2019 in the Old Town Brewhouse in Lewisville, Texas
Only 800 tickets will be sold.
Curridabat, Costa Rica Dental Project Fund Raiser Raffle Mark Smith 2019-01-29 06:00:00Z 0

District 5790 hosting Area Wide Membership Meetings 

 
DGN Roger Paschal, DGE Peter Scott, and I will be introducing a new Three Year GROW Program. This Program will require critical planning and involvement from your Club!!!
 
We are scheduling 5 Multi-Club/Multi-Area Luncheons in different geographic locations within the District.  The schedule for each meeting available is listed below.
 
We will be asking Clubs to cancel their meetings the week they plan to attend the Multi-Club Luncheon that fits their needs best (if possible).  If your Club is unable to change your meeting date or place, we will expect the Leadership, Membership and Public Image Teams from your Club to attend one of the Multi-Club Luncheons.
 
The Meetings will be Lead by DG Gerald.  We are asking members begin checking in at 11:30 AM to allow time for fellowship and getting lunch, so the actual program can begin at Noon.
 
A detailed program and meeting planning explanation will be available next week.
 
Here are the date/time/Location for our 5 GROW Presentations. To register, hover your pointer over the desired location and click your mouse to go directly to that locations registration page.
 
 
 
District 5790 hosting Area Wide Membership Meetings 2019-01-17 06:00:00Z 0 Membership Committee,grow members

Fort Worth East and Fort Worth Great Southwest Rotary Clubs announce 2019 The Heart of Peace Concert

Posted by Kimmie Tran on Jan 09, 2019
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The Heart of Peace Concert:
an International Expression of Music and Song
 
Hosted this year by Fort Worth East and Fort Worth Great Southwest Rotary Clubs at the Tarrant County College South Campus, 5301 Campus Drive in Fort Worth on February 16, 2019. Concert seating starts at 6 pm. Concert starts at 6:30 pm.
 
VIP tickets are $75 (includes reception), General Admission is $25 and Student admission is $5
Call 817-531-3804 to reserve your tickets
Fort Worth East and Fort Worth Great Southwest Rotary Clubs announce 2019 The Heart of Peace Concert Kimmie Tran 2019-01-09 06:00:00Z 0
Happy New Year District 5790 Rotary Members 2018-12-31 06:00:00Z 0

The 380 Rotary Club Charter Ceremony set for Jan 5th

Posted by Sina Tidwell on Dec 28, 2018
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380 Rotary Club to Charter Jan 5, 2019 from 5 pm to 8 pm
at the
Copeland Center, 1400 FM 424 in Cross Roads, Texas
 
Kerry Jordan and Sina Tidwell began the journey in February 2018 discovering Rotary at the Little Elm Club. After being warmly welcomed, and embracing Rotary's mission, Kerry and Sina started informal meetings with the help of DeWayne Brawner and members of the Little Elm Rotary in August to build the Chartering Club Members of the new 380 Rotary Club.
 
 
 
The 380 Rotary Club Charter Ceremony set for Jan 5th Sina Tidwell 2018-12-28 06:00:00Z 0

District Governor Gerald Robinson Announces District Governor Nominee Designate

Posted on Dec 22, 2018
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Kayla Christianson to serve as District Governor Nominee Designate (RY 2021-2022)
 
It is my pleasure to announce the selection of Kayla Belle Christianson as District 5790 Governor in Rotary Year 2021-2022! Kayla will serve as the District Governor Nominee Designate until July 1, 2019 when she will become the District Governor Nominee. 
 
Kayla has been a member of the Rotary Club of Abilene since June of 2008 where she served in several capacities including Club President in 2011-2012. She has been very involved with Fundraising and Public Image in and around the Abilene area. In addition, Kayla has served at the district level in several capacities including the current year as Area Assistant Governor for Area 7. 
District Governor Gerald Robinson Announces District Governor Nominee Designate 2018-12-22 06:00:00Z 0

Governor Gerald Robinson to launch two e-club initiatives

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Last November, Governor Gerald Robinson announced two e-club initiatives for District 5790. The intent of these initiatives is to allow the formation of two e-clubs in District 5790. One e-club will focus on former youth program participants and the other e-club will focus on community programs. Both are intended to provide a Rotary service vehicle for those whose travel and business commitments inhibit participation in one of the 71 community based Rotary clubs in our district.
 
Governor Gerald Robinson to launch two e-club initiatives 2018-12-11 06:00:00Z 0 e-Club

End Polio Update - Dec. 8, 2018

Posted by David Hurt on Dec 07, 2018
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Play Golf with a Legend

Twelve generous supporters of Rotary's Polio eradication efforts will have the opportunity to play golf with legend (and Polio Survivor) Jack Nicklaus, a Rotary Ambassador for Polio eradication.  

 
Something for our golfing Rotary members to think about:
     
“ The proper score for a businessman golfer is 90. If he is better than that he is neglecting his business. If he’s worse, he’s neglecting his golf.”
 -St Andrews Rotary Club Member
             
End Polio Update - Dec. 8, 2018 David Hurt 2018-12-07 06:00:00Z 0 Disease Prevention and Treatment,End Polio

Measuring the community  impact of your Rotary Club 

How is your club Progressing toward it's 2018-2019 Goals?
 
Rotary International President Barry Rassin has asked each of our 36,678 worldwide Rotary Clubs to report and periodically update their 2018-2019 goals in Rotary Club Central. Forty-six of our District 5790 Rotary Clubs have posted their 2018-2018 goals in Rotary Club Central. Our 2018-2019 Rotary year is almost half over. How is your club doing? How many service projects has your club completed thus far? How many volunteer hours have been devoted to your communities? These are all questions easily answered by completing the service activities portion of your clubs Rotary Club Central report for each of the projects you have done thus far. Unsure how to go about updating your goals? Contact your Training/Technology Area Training Officer for guidance.
 
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Grapevine RC invitation to Cuba Wheelchair Project

Posted by Janice Kane
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Grapevine RC invites District 5790 Rotary  members to join them in Cuba Jan 13 - 18, 2019
 
Grapevine Rotary invites fellow District 5790 Rotarians to join the third annual Rotary Wheelchairs to Cuba trip January 13-18.  Cost for the tour is $2,650 plus airfare, which is half of what most tour companies are charging.  The tour guide will be former Rotary Scholar Dr. Graham Sowa who received his M.D. at the University of Havana last year.  Accommodations will be at the renowned Hotel Nationale and bus provided by Experience Cuba LLC.   An itinerary is attached of daily activities for your review. 
 
Deadline to sign up is November 30, 2018
Grapevine RC invitation to Cuba Wheelchair Project Janice Kane 2018-11-20 06:00:00Z 0 Cuba,wheelchair project
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New Club Development- Let's Grow Rotary!

Posted by Lyle Dresher
New Club Development Snapshot 
We are looking to identify Rotarians who would like to help grow Rotary! How can you help grow Rotary...
  • INNOVATE- Reinvent your club membership with the innovation of a satellite club. Read more about one club's journey here
  • SERVE- Join the New Club Development committee, we are still looking for leaders to add to this District team. Bring your ideas!
  • TAKE ACTION-Location, Location, Location! Let us know where we should grow the next Rotary club
 
Who's in?
 
Contact Club Development ATO Lyle Dresher to get started. Let's grow!
940-240-4011
lyledresher@verizon.net
 
 
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District 5790 Planning Major Service Project in Guatemala - June 2019 2018-09-18 05:00:00Z 0
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Guatemala Summer Service Project

Posted by Will Carlton on Aug 27, 2018
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We hope you will join us as we go to GUATEMALA next JUNE to CHANGE LIVES!!!
Please be sure to complete the Indication of Interest SURVEY below so we can continue planning this life-changing trip!
 
Summer Service Project –
June 23-27, 2019
We have an exciting district-wide service project planned for this year.  We are seeking 120+ people to help work on a number of different projects in GUATEMALA centered around strengthening schools, providing clean water and improved hygiene. We are looking for both skilled and unskilled volunteers who have experience with:
  • Plumbing, electrical, tile, and/or carpentry
  • Painting – including murals and artwork
  • IT skills for computer lab
  • Medical / nursing needs
  • Spanish language (help w/ translation)
Several projects will be focused on strengthening schools and improving the health of students and their families. Some of the projects we will be working on:
  • Replacing the roof on a school in an earthquake prone region
  • Repairing bathrooms in several schools
  • Installing new stoves with chimneys and other appliances in school kitchens
  • Assisting with hygiene health initiatives to improve hand washing and sanitary habits
  • Installing a computer lab in school for elementary kids, special needs children, and college age young adults
FASTRACK YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Expanding a successful program on the east coast for the past 14 years. At risk students (70% rural and 30% city) are given a comprehensive 3 year long education and apprenticeship. They attend school for 3 hours a day and then intern with a chosen business for 5 hours.  Students usually come in with the equivalent of a 6th grade education and leave the program with a high school degree. 80% of these leave with a job.
We will work together with the local technical school constructing desks, tables, etc. and leave the tools behind with the host Rotary club for the school’s use.
 
Opportunity to connect with other Rotarians:
You will have the opportunity to see first hand how effective Rotary is in meeting needs around the world by working along side Rotarians, Rotoractors, and Interactors from several Rotary clubs in Guatemala.
 
 
LODGING, TRANSPORATION AND MEALS
We will be staying in beautiful Antigua. Resort hotels have numerous amenities including spa services and great dining opportunities.
We are striving to keep the cost of the trip below $1,000 per person (double occupancy).  At this point, the airfare ranges between $475 and $800.  Hotel cost will be in the range of $45 - $100 per night.
 
 
PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
In order to obtain the best pricing, we need to know how many people are planning on going on this service trip.  If you have any interest in helping or want to know more, please let us know by filling out this online form (10 questions, about 2-3 minutes) to indicate your interest by September 15th.  We will follow up with you as soon as we have additional information regarding costs, etc.
 
Take the interest survey here!            http://bit.ly/5790-gua-trip
 
 
More than just a service project!
 
After the projects are completed, you will have the opportunity to explore Antigua and the rest Guatemala on your own.  Here are some options available to you:
  • Take three hour guided walking or bike/cycling tour of Antigua.
  • Explore colonial buildings around the main plaza.
  • Visit Central Market.
  • Visit the many churches and monasteries.
  • Visit Centro Cultural La Azotea (in Jocotenango)
  • Go horseback riding (from Ravenscroft Riding Stables)
  • Climb a dormant volcano (various lengths and difficulty).
  • Visit a local coffee plantation.
  • Visit Ciudad Vieja (original capital, 1527-1543)
  • Visit Lake Atitlan and Panajachel.
  • Take boat tour of Lake Atitlan.
  • Visit Chichicastenango market.
  • Tour ruins of Tikal, time permitting (various tour companies in Antigua – usually a day trip)
QUESTIONS
Additional information about the trip can be found here:
 
Please email guatemala5790@gmail.com with any questions you may have about the trip!
Guatemala Summer Service Project Will Carlton 2018-08-27 05:00:00Z 0

Info for your Interact Club

Posted by Norm King on Aug 27, 2018
Rotarians,
 
As we start the new 2018 rotary year we have already started looking towards the 2019/20 Youth Exchange Year.  

We have re-branded the year YE program as the District 5790 Youth Exchange Scholarship Program.  The scholarship brand is being used because what we are able to offer through the YE program is; free room and board, free tuition at a school in a host country and a monthly stipend while in that country.  The monetary value of this alone is approximately $15,000.  If we add in the value of living abroad for up to a year, learning a new language and developing resume building life skills then the value is incalculable!  
 

We owe it to the students of our district to share this opportunity with them. 
If your club sponsors an Interact Club at your local High School I would love the opportunity to come and speak about the Youth Exchange Scholarship Program.  
 
The sooner in the year we can get this information to the students the better to determine if they are candidates.  We will conduct district interviews in November and December and students need time to think about their options. 

I look forward to hearing from the Interact coordinator at your club! 
Become "People of Action"
Norm King
District YEO
Best "Job" in Rotary
817-781-3327
yeo_5790@yahoo.com
Info for your Interact Club Norm King 2018-08-27 05:00:00Z 0

TWU Rotaract Kicks Off Year 2!

Posted by Penny Gee on Aug 20, 2018

In 2017 TWU chartered it's first Rotaract club thanks to the founding officers familiar to Rotary.  The founding president was a former Rotary exchange student from Chile and two other officers were Interact members in high school.  Year two looks very promising!   twurotaract@gmail.com

 

Rotarians please remind your RYLA participants and college scholarship recipients about potential Rotaract clubs at the college they are attending or plan on attending.  To assist in starting a new Rotaract club go to:  https://www.rotary.org/en/get-involved/rotaract-clubs

TWU Rotaract Kicks Off Year 2! Penny Gee 2018-08-20 05:00:00Z 0

Making Connections

Posted by Leslie Oliver on Aug 20, 2018
As District Governor Gerald Robinson travels the district, you’ll hear him speak about one of District 5790’s goals for this year, which is for every club to be active with an initiative addressing homelessness.
 
We know that you are community service driven as a natural part of embodying “SERVICE ABOVE SELF”, so you may already have these connections to community providers. IF you need it, as your Community Service Assistance Team, we will help connect your club to organizations in your area that provide services to the homeless and unsheltered.
 
Leslie Oliver
Community Service Assistance Team Captain
 
Making Connections Leslie Oliver 2018-08-20 05:00:00Z 0

Club Culture Update

Posted by Gene Davenport
ATO Club Culture Team members are scheduled for a training session on September 21. In the meantime each will visit their respective clubs with a view of meeting AG for the area and officers of the clubs. Our ultimate goal is to assist clubs in assessing their club culture and doing strategic planning for success.
 
Thanks!
 
~Gene Davenport
 
Club Culture Update Gene Davenport 2018-08-13 05:00:00Z 0

August 18th End Polio Update

Posted by David Hurt on Aug 10, 2018
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One new Wild Polio case reported this week
 
It's a picture of a child being vaccinated in Papus New Guinea - as the immunization campaigns designed to stop the Vaccine Induced Polio outbreak there continues.            Click World Polio Day Event Planning Guide for ideas.
August 18th End Polio Update David Hurt 2018-08-10 05:00:00Z 0

District 5790 Training/Technology Team

Posted on Aug 02, 2018
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Did you know that District 5790 has a team of volunteers dedicated to helping clubs implement Rotary Technology?
 
Without a doubt, new technology can be frustrating. That is why District Governor Gerald Robinson and the Training/Technology Team Captain John Pokorny have put together a team of Rotary members from club throughout the district dedicated to helping your club implement Rotary Technology like Rotary Club Central in Rotary.org and ClubRunner in the District and Club websites. The team is made up of past presidents and club secretaries that have successfully applied some or all of these tools in their clubs. Club executives are encouraged to contact a team member to share their experience with these tools.
 
Team Members are:
District 5790 Training/Technology Team 2018-08-02 05:00:00Z 0

Our District Governor

GERALD ROBINSON and KRIS
District 5790 – Zone 21B

Governor 2018-2019
 
So what's the scoop on our new District Governor Gerald Robinson? To find out, read his bio by clicking here.
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Rotary Club Central - Ready, Set, Goal

It's time to complete your Club Goals in Rotary Club Central!
"If you don't know where you are going,
you'll end up someplace else." Yogi Berra
 
July is New Rotary Officers Month. In preparation the new club officers have been planning and setting service goals for their club to achieve during the 2018-2019 Rotary year. District Governor Gerald Robinson is asking that clubs record their goals in Rotary Club Central before July 31, 2018.
 
The districts Training and Technology team is prepared to provide what ever training is needed to assist club leaders in recording their clubs goals in Rotary Club Central. Each of the districts 8 Areas has a Training and Technology Area Training Officer (ATO) assigned that will provide training and assistance when asked. To contact the Training and Technology ATO in your area, click here.
 
There are two sections in RCC that need to be completed; All the tabs in the Goal Center and the Service Activities section. The District 5790 Website includes some resources to assist clubs including:
Rotary Club Central (you will need your Rotary.org login credentials for this link)
 
In absence of clearly defined goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily acts of trivia.
Author Unknown
 
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District Governor Elect Gerald Robinson Announces 2018-2019 Rotary Star Awards 

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Recognizing our Star Clubs and Star Areas
 
District Governor Elect Gerald Robinson announced a new District 5790 Rotary Awards Recognition program for Rotary Year 2018-2019. 
 
Under the new recognition system, District 5790 clubs will have the opportunity to compete for Gold, Silver and Bronze Recognition's in Community Service, Foundation, International Service, Membership and Public Image. In addition, our 8 Areas will have the opportunity to compete for Recognition's in Club Culture, Events Planning, New Club Development and Training/Technology.
District Governor Elect Gerald Robinson Announces 2018-2019 Rotary Star Awards  John Pokorny 2018-06-26 05:00:00Z 0

Czar for Fun, Andy Eads Announces 2018 Induction Dinner Dance June 30th

Posted by Ann Pape on Jun 18, 2018
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Celebrate Rotary Western Style! 
 
You are cordially invited to attend the installation ceremony for Flower Mound Rotarian Gerald Robinson as he becomes the Rotary International District 5790 Governor for the 2018-2019 Rotary year.  We will celebrate current District Governor Chris McLucas's successful Rotary year and welcome Gerald as the new leader of District 5790.
 

Seats are $50 each. Clubs that register at least 8 members/guests will be recognized a with special close proximity table indicating Clubs Name and special favors for each of the 8 members”. "Club Tables" will be limited to 10 tables. The first 10 clubs that purchase a full table of 8 will receive a table, Table location will be determined by date all 8 seats are purchased.
 
“All other member seats will be in the open seating area”. To register, click here.
 
Western attire encouraged including boots, hats, and jeans.
June 30th 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Austin Ranch
2009 Anderson Gibson Rd
Grapevine, TX  76051
Czar for Fun, Andy Eads Announces 2018 Induction Dinner Dance June 30th Ann Pape 2018-06-18 05:00:00Z 0

Mid Cities Pacesetters Trinity High School Interact Club Selected as Best Interact Club

Posted by John Pokorny and Frank W. Allen on Jun 06, 2018
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Congratulations, Trinity High School Interact Club
 
So, how does a high school Interact Club become an award winner?
 
By being an Interact Club whose members have a gifts to willingly share with the community. And that are mentored by and engaged with the sponsoring Rotary Club members.
 
As the webmaster of the District 5790 website, I had requested that all the 2017-2018 District 5790 award winning Rotary clubs send me photo's to include in a website story about the 2018 District Conference All Clubs Celebration district recognition awards. The Mid Cities Pacesetter Rotary Club one two awards including 1st Place in Vocational Service for medium size clubs. So naturally when they sent photo's they sent several photo's of the award winning Trinity High School Interact Club. As I reviewed the photo's I was struck by how engaged the Mid City Pacesetter members were with the members of the club they were sponsoring. At that point, I decided to do a separate story focusing on the Trinity High School Interact Club and their sponsor club Mid Cities Pacesetters RC. Club President Frank Allen was asked to prepare a short article about both clubs and their success. What follows are Franks article and several photo's from their very successful Rotary year.
Mid Cities Pacesetters Trinity High School Interact Club Selected as Best Interact Club John Pokorny and Frank W. Allen 2018-06-06 05:00:00Z 0

District 5790 Recognizes our Vocational Hero's

Posted by Eddie Soleme on May 29, 2018
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District 5790, once again, recognized vocations that live the Rotary moto, “Service Above Self.”  On Saturday, May 18, 2018, at the annual District Conference, awards were presented to a Teacher, a Veteran, a Police Officer and a Firefighter.
 
Clubs around the district recognized these professions throughout the year at their weekly meetings.  The clubs then submitted a nomination for each profession to the district for recognition at the district level.  Each of those nominations, from the various clubs, were compiled and presented to a panel of judges who then selected one person to be recognized for each profession.
District 5790 Recognizes our Vocational Hero's Eddie Soleme 2018-05-29 05:00:00Z 0

Speeches at the 2017-18 4 Way Test Speech Contests were Stunning

Posted by Janelle Kavenaugh on May 29, 2018
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DISTRICT FOUR-WAY TEST SPEECH CONTEST
 
“I’m glad I was not a judge!”
“These are some of the best Four-Way Test Speech Contest talks we have ever heard.”
“These kids are really bright and know how to research for their talks.”
 
 
These are but a few of the comments heard about the speakers at the District Four-Way Test Speech Contest held on Saturday, May 19, at the District Celebration.  There were seven contestants, all in high school inRotary District 5790