April 2024 Edition
News From Around District 5840
DG Monica Gutierrez's April Message
The end of March marks the completion of the 3rd quarter in this Rotary year. If you think things are starting to slow down, think again. I started the month coming back from Lone Star PETS where we began preparing to bring the Magic of Rotary to D5840 under the leadership of DGE Kristen Salazar. There is something to be said about attending PETS and getting inspired by the fellowship across 9 Districts in Texas and 1 in Oklahoma.
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Club Leader Training in San Antonio - May 11
Registration is now open for the Saturday, May 11th Club Leadership Workshop at the UTSA Race Center, San Antonio  8:30AM-2PMPM. The cost is $30. This training is for all incoming executives for the Rotary Year 2024-2025. Click to Register.
Registration Open for District Installation Dinner
You're invited to attend the District Installation Dinner on Wednesday, June 26th at the Old San Francisco Steakhouse, 10223 Sahara Drive, San Antonio, TX. The theme is Roaring Twenties. Cost $40/per person, $300 for table of 8. Click to register.
District Leadership Spotlight - Learning Facilitator Arden Riley
 
What was your most memorable Rotary service project? Every year my club, North Central Rotary, deliveries ingredients for a full Thanksgiving Turkey dinner to families in our community. We purchase the food, bag the items for delivery, and deliver directly to the family’s homes. Seeing the appreciation and joy from the families is such a personal reward and knowing they will have a wonderful meal during their holiday.
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2024 District 5840 Membership Recognition Party!
On Monday, March 25th Rotarians from throughout District 5840 came together at the Witte Museum to celebrate members with 20+ Years of Membership.  It was a full house! Highlight of the event was the celebration of members with 50+ Years of Rotary Service!  These members were identified by blue sashes with 50 Years, as well as a special lapel pin and 50 Year tab. 
 
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Deadline Reminder: Public Image Rockstar Challenge
Time is ticking, but there's still an opportunity to showcase your creativity and win big in the Public Image Rotary Rockstar Challenge! With the deadline fast approaching on May 1st, it's essential to gear up and finalize your submissions. Don't let this chance slip away!
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DG Monica Visits with Global Grants Scholar
Erica McFarland, District 5840 Global Education Grant Scholar, and Monica Gutierrez, District 5840 Governor, got to visit in Vancouver, Canada, where Erica is studying Maternal and Child Heath for a Masters degree. Monica was there for the RI  North American Youth Conference in Vancouver. The is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Fair Oaks Ranch and the Rotary Club of Arbutus in Vancouver. 
San Marcos Casino Fundraiser Draws a Crowd 
The Rotary Club of San Marcos sponsored a well attended Casino Night fundraiser on March 1. It was held at the Commemorative Airforce Museum at San Marcos Airport.
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Women in Rotary 
International Women's Day was March 8, and our club celebrated by recognizing all the women members of our club at the meeting last Wednesday. There are thirty nine women in the Kerrville Noon Rotary Club, but it hasn't always been this way. 
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Be Part of the Magic
Exchange Students begin their exchange year as Citizens of their respective Countries and end the year as Citizens of the World. It is a magical transformation to witness and of which to be part. 
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Rotary Grove
Rotary Grove at Schreiner University! Today, Schreiner planted 4 new Cedar Elms from Rotary Club of Kerrville at the end of Rotary Grove, 2 on each side of the river trail as you walk toward the creek.
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HCCBF Looking for Volunteers 
Calling all you beer-lovin' do-gooder Rotary volunteer types out there! The 2024 Hill Country Craft Beer Festival hosted by the Rotary Club of New Braunfels is looking for Rotary volunteers to help raise money for Rotary scholarships and non-profits in our region.
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Blessings in a Backpack
The Rotary Club of Fair Oaks Ranch feeds hungry school children in the Boerne/Fair Oaks Ranch area.
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Rotary Club of Blanco County Celebrates 5 Years 
The Rotary Club of Blanco County celebrated its 5th year as a chartered club. Members enjoyed dinner and a cake celebration at the March 18 club meeting.
E-Club of San Antonio Promotes Literacy
Rotary eClub of San Antonio encouraged 1st grade students and their families with a POP Up Book Fair at Ed Franz Leadership Academy's "1st Graders Emphasis Night".
Beeville Helping the Homeless
The Beeville Rotary members continue their service project of helping the homeless with towels and toiletries. Club members are actively engaged in this "service above self" community outreach.  Thank you, Nickelle, the Hilton Garden Inn, and Kenneth for your participation.

Providing Daily Bread
Every week, Fair Oaks Ranch Rotarians fill their vehicles with day-old bread that is donated by a local grocer. The members then deliver the food to the Hill Country Daily Bread Ministry, which then fills the bellies of Boerne area needy people.

Tanzania Water and Sanitation Project
Fredericksburg Rotary Club is bringing water and sanitation to 7,506 children attending 13 public schools in a rural impoverished area of Tanzania.
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East Central Interact Club Hosting Animal Adoption/Market 
East Central Interact Club is hosting an Animal Adoption/Market Day on April 6, 9AM-2PM at the East Central High School. Vendors and shoppers wanted!  

Rotary Club of Blanco County Supports Blanco Founder's Day
The Rotary Club of Blanco County was a silver event sponsor of the First Annual Blanco Founder's Day held March 23. Rotarians supervised children's games and promoted the club by providing free bottled water and information on joining Rotary and the projects in Blanco County and beyond.
Pictured left to right are Rotarians Jerry Gass, Doug McKenzie, Tracy Barr (club President), Sidney Cox, Tom Jones, and Connie Cox.
Rotary Club of New Braunfels Scholarship Program Sees Solid Growth
The Rotary Club of New Braunfels Scholarship Program received 77 applications, 68 four-year and 9 CTE, during the recent application period ending March 15th. As part of Rotary International's mission and vision, the Rotary Club of New Braunfels offers academic scholarships to graduating high school seniors in New Braunfels who are seeking a four-year degree, two year degree or certification, or a CTE education or certification.
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Upcoming Events
April Theme - Environment
Apr. 01, 2024 – Apr. 30, 2024
 
Jourdanton's Golf Classic Tournament
Pleasanton Country Club
Apr. 07, 2024 1:00 p.m.
 
New Braunfels' 5th Annual Hill Country Craft Beer
Historic Stelzenplatz at Wurstfest Grounds
Apr. 13, 2024
 
Club Leadership / Vibrant Club / One Summit
Brady National Bank
Apr. 13, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
 
Alamo Heights Night
University of the Incarnate Word - Convocation Center
Apr. 19, 2024
5:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
 
Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) Training
Spring Creek United Methodist Church
Apr. 20, 2024 8:20 a.m.
 
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