February is Rotary International’s Peace and Conflict Resolution Month, a time to reflect on one of Rotary’s most enduring commitments: building a more peaceful world through understanding, service, and collaboration.
Congratulations to JC (James) Clapsaddle from the Rotary Club of San Antonio for receiving the prestigious Service Above Self Award for 2025-2026 from Rotary International! Service Above Self has long been a hallmark of Rotarians who devote their time and energy to helping their neighbors — near and far — in significant ways.
We would like to thank ALL the Rotary Clubs that participated in the District Foundation Raffle! $88,000 was contributed to your Rotary Foundation! Raffle winners were Cynthia and Greg Faldyn from the Rotary Club of Kerrville.
District 5840 is pleased to announce the chartering of its newest Rotary club. The Rotary Club of Wilson County was officially chartered on January 5, 2026, with an initial membership of 19 charter members.
Rotary President-elect Olayinka Babalola revealed the 2026-27 presidential message: Create Lasting Impact. “As members of Rotary, we share a vision of a better future,” he said. “To make this vision a reality, we must acknowledge and unleash the change within ourselves. We must focus not only on outcomes, but on impact." Learn more.
ROTARY CASINO NIGHT HONORS DICK BURDICK WITH SCHOLARSHIP AT TEXAS STATE. The Rotary Club of San Marcos is hosting a Mardi Gras theme Casino Night fundraiser on Friday, February 13 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. La Cima will serve as the Presenting Sponsor for the event.
Rotarians bundled up on a chilly morning to pick up litter and debris as part of the Fair Oaks Ranch Community's Adopt-A-Highway project. Their efforts helped keep local roadways clean and demonstrated Rotary’s ongoing commitment to service above self.
The Thursday Morning Rotary Club of Fredericksburg sponsored an entire day of bell ringing for the local Salvation Army chapter in Fredericksburg. The Salvation Army "Red Kettle" program helps those with emergency needs in Gillespie County.
The Rotary Club of San Antonio was thrilled to welcome District 5840 Governor Craig Hardy for a conversation on our Club’s impact as well as present our 2025-2026 Paul Harris Fellows including: Lynne Cossman, Ashley Dailey, Aarlie Hull, Justice King, Tracy Ladgenski, Harry Looknanan, Cynthia Munoz, Heather Tessmer and Cindy Urshan [PH]; Ricardo Aponte Parsi, Bob Augsburger, Bob O'Connor, Dan Dailey, Jan King [PH+1]; Kelley Frost, Mike Gilliam Cody Knowlton, Samuel Noble, Karny Stefan [PH+2]; Yolanda Delgado [PH+3]; Jacqueline Claunch, Greg Murray, Trip Worden [PH+4]; Pat Frost, Joan Kearl, Nancy Shivers, Kristi Stanford [PH+5]; Joseph Stanley III [PH+ 6]; David Wiechmann [PH+8] and Charlie Wasser, new Major Club Donor.
On January 5 The Rotary Club of Blanco County partnered with Trinity Lutheran Church and provided an appreciation lunch for Blanco ISD teachers, staff and administrators - welcoming them back for the second half of the 2025-2026 school year. The employees were given tickets for a chance to win gift cards and prizes and the youth Sunday school classes made goody bags for each teacher. The BISD employees were thanked for all they do to support the students! Pictured are employees who won prizes during the luncheon.
The Rotary Club of Fredericksburg hosts its 12th annual Cupid’s Bow Bash on Friday, February 13. This year’s theme is “Cupid Comes To Fredericksburg.” The event features a multicourse catered dinner, live music performed by Bob Appel, a traditional country singer based in Austin, and his band. There also will be prize ticket giveaways and a silent auction.
Join Rotary Club of San Antonio, TX on March 1st for the 21st Annual Blessing of the Peacemakers at Northwest Vista College. Our Nurturing Hope initiative will be honored as one of our City’s Peace Laureates, along with Corazon Ministries, Honorable Nelson Wolff, Shokare Nikori Nakpodia and Dr. Paul Furukawa. Together we honor the roots of resilience and renew our shared commitment to building a more compassionate World through Service Above Self.
On Tuesday, January 27th Joyce Steinle of the Jourdanton Rotary Club celebrated twenty-two years of generous service. Joyce is an amazing example of Service Above Self and being a Proud Rotarian!
6-7. Might not sound like much, but those are HUGE numbers when you’re packing food at the San Antonio Food Bank where we sorted between 6 and 7 tons of vital support for those struggling with hunger in our community. Founded in 1980, the San Antonio Food Bank serves one of the largest and most diverse service areas and supports 100,000 residents every week.
