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The Rotary International Council on Legislation (COL) has released their 2019 document that lists the changes for Clubs and Districts. To read the document, see the COL document, click here.
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Welcome to Rotary District 5840, covering 44 counties in beautiful South Central Texas. We now have 2521 Rotarians in 57 clubs and 3 satellite clubs. We began as District 584 in 1912 with The San Antonio Rotary Club organized by Herbert J. Hayes.
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tees of the Rotary Foundation bestow this honor in recognition of outstanding efforts to promote the Foundation’s many programs dedicated to international understanding. Only 50 are awarded worldwide each year. We are proud to announce our own PDG Sherri Muniz is a 2019 recipient.
tees of the Rotary Foundation bestow this honor in recognition of outstanding efforts to promote the Foundation’s many programs dedicated to international understanding. Only 50 are awarded worldwide each year. We are proud to announce our own PDG Sherri Muniz is a 2019 recipient. Sherri's dedication to Rotary is apparent in everything she does. Her leadership in the club, district and beyond is inspiring. Sherri's work with international service projects has made a huge difference in the lives of others. Congratulations, Sherri!
Register today for the 2019-2020 District 5840 District Governor and Officer Installation. This event will celebrate our outgoing District Governor, Kathy Hubbard, and install our incoming District Governor, John Hutcherson, the District Governor Elect, Xavier Toson, and the District Governor Nominee, Kristy Vandenberg.
Date: June 29, 2019
$25 Per person (Under 10 eat free)
Fun, Games and Bouncy House for Kids
Happy Hour from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. with the Induction of Officers at 6:00 p.m. A dinner buffet will open at 6:15 p.m. To register, click here.
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The Sun met the Moon in the hot waters south of the border. Don Jones and Rusty Meador of Boerne Sunrise Rotary joined Robert Cisneros, Jennica Colvin, Cathy Cisneros Viera, and Ron Cisneros of Boerne Moontime Rotary at the Aguascalientes Rotary Club in Mexico. The Rotarians were there to look at the Banco de Ojos project that has been ongoing for the last twenty years.
Miguel Segura (President Select of new Passport Club) and Jackson Moss (District 5840 Assistant Governor 2019-2020-Passport Club) welcome guests to the first orientation/recruiting “After Work Happy Hour” hosted by the newly forming club. Membership is open to any currently inactive Rotarian in District 5840.
This year’s annual cruise raffle was a huge success. Over $76,000 was raised for The Rotary Foundation’s Annual Fund!!! Thanks to everyone who purchased raffle tickets.
The winning ticket was drawn Saturday night at District Conference. Robert Hamilton with the Rotary Club of San Antonio was the lucky winner of two cruises since he was both the buyer and seller.
The winning ticket was drawn Saturday night at District Conference. Robert Hamilton with the Rotary Club of San Antonio was the lucky winner of two cruises since he was both the buyer and seller.
The Rotary Club of San Antonio at the Dominion was recently featured in a local magazine. To read the article, click here.
Check out this month's Zone Newsletter here.
Residents in certain counties can now use text messages to reach help in case of emergencies
In the case of an emergency, most people’s primal instinct is to pick up their phones and dial 9-1-1. Although that should still be your first option, certain situations may require your silence in order to maintain your safety.
Reconnect with Rotary through the new District 5840 Rotary Passport Club! This is a unique type of Rotary Club with flexible attendance where members participate in meetings and events of multiple clubs of their choice helping in service projects, fundraisers, and most of the things traditional club Rotarians do. The new Club's membership focus is on former Rotarians and Rotarians who are considering leaving a club due to schedule commitments.
District Governor Kathy Hubbard is trying to increase awareness about Human Trafficking. To learn more about this growing issue, take a moment to view this video, from the Texas Attorney General. Click here to view the video.
Does your club have a fundraiser this year? If so, why not advertise it on the District Website?
We have some new satellite clubs in District 5840. Need a makeup? Here is more information.
The "Speakers’ Bureau" is designed to give Rotary Clubs a broad selection of dynamic, inspiring speakers, who are willing to speak at your club function for no charge. 
