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Striving Forward In Rotary

New year is the glittering light to brighten the dream-lined pathway of future.

Munia Khan

It’s easily forgotten that Rotary started on February 23rd, 1905. Fast forward 74 years, we find Rotary evolving with the goal of eradicating Polio in 1979. There was another evolution by voting to allow women to join the ranks in 1989. Our club has embraced this wisdom as we are nearly half female. Like most changes, these evolutions have come unexpectedly. Today we have to evolve to the uncertainly of the Covid-19 Epidemic. It brings me joy to see our more seasoned members get on zoom hybrid meetings. Members shine as they adapt to changes in venue and club projects. Like all change, it takes time for it to take root. As we start the New Year, how are we going to continue to grow as Rotarians?

Who knows what changes will come along in the next couple of years. What remains is my faith in our ability to continue to strive forward.

Happy New Year!

Manny Tamarez

2019 Rotary Monster Dash

The 2019 Rotary Monster Dash was a success. The event was conducted on October 19, 2019. We would like to thank all who volunteered and participated in the run. Also, a big thanks to our sponsors. There were lots of pictures and videos taken during the event. If you would like to see more, please go to https://www.facebook.com/RotaryMonsterDash/

Rotary Youth Service - Developing a New Generation of Leaders

Posted by Lisa Griffin

Rotary International developed five avenues of service for Rotary clubs to use to build relationships, improve lives, and create a better world. Our club uses those avenues of service to establish goals that ensure we are meeting the objectives of Rotary. Those five avenues of service are:

Club Service – focused on building strong, thriving clubs through relationships and membership development.

Vocational Service – calling on all Rotarians to work with integrity and use their expertise to address the problems and needs of society.

Community Service – encouraging Rotarians to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to service the public interest.

International Service – promoting peace and understanding through the global reach of Rotary with international projects, partnerships and volunteer service.

Youth Service – empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs.

Youth Service is my focus this year and it is a multi-faceted avenue with many opportunities to serve and change lives. Many of the programs of Rotary International focus on youth and developing future leaders and Rotarians. Programs such as Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), Rotary Youth Exchange, New Generations Service Exchange, and Rotary Scholarships. Rotary also has two additional club types that are focused on developing youth; Interact Clubs, which are for youth ages 12-18, and Rotaract Clubs, which are for young adults ages 18-30. Both of these clubs have to be sponsored by a Rotary club like ours. In additional to the RI programs, our Rotary District (5870) has a Vocational Scholarship program and our club has its’ very own local scholarship program, adopted school program and other service projects that benefit organizations in our community who work with youth.

Phew! That’s a lot of youth services right! That means there are a lot of opportunities for you to get involved with a program of Rotary that will help develop our next generation of leaders. We need volunteers to help with almost every youth program I mentioned above. There are some programs we aren’t even addressing because we don’t have the manpower. Are you interested in working with the youth in our community to build a better world? If so, I would love to hear from you.

Stay tuned. I’ll be bringing you more detailed information on each of our youth programs in future installments of the newsletter.

AWARE Central Texas Work Day!

Saturday, 30 June, 8 AM until complete (shouldn't take more than a few hours)

AWARE Central Texas, 903 N Main St, Belton

We will be cleaning the apartment in preparation for its use!

Please join us!

Ira Cross Literacy Library Refurbishment!

Ira Cross Literacy Library!

3-5 PM, Monday, 4 June through Thursday, 7 June

From 3 to 5 PM on Monday, 4 June through Thursday, 7 June, we will be working at Ira Cross Elementary to refurbish the Literacy Library!

We will be inventorying, marking, sorting, and shelving 1,000 new books! This is part of our DAP grant for this year, so please try to participate on one or all of the work days. When you arrive at the school, please check in at the front desk and let them know you're there for the Literacy Library - they'll get you where you need to go.

Rotary Fellowships

Rotary Fellowships!

If you are a member of one of the many Rotary Fellowships, please let Bob Crouch know! Our program on 15 June will be focused on educating our Club about Rotary's Fellowship programs, and he could use your help in describing your fellowships!

District Vocational Scholarships Available

Posted by Bob Crouch on Feb 16, 2018

District 5870 is offering four (4) District Vocational Scholarship for Rotary Year 2018-19. Each scholarship will provide $5,000 for successful candidates who:

1. Live in one of the 23 counties that comprise District 5870;

2. Are planning to study at a community college or technical school located in one of these 23 counties; and

3. Plan to remain here to work after completion of their studies.

For the purpose of these scholarships, vocational education and training is defined as education that prepares students for jobs, careers at various levels from a trade to a craft, or a position in engineering, accounting, nursing, medicine and other healing arts, architecture, pharmacy, and law that do not require a 4 year college degree to perform. Please see Section 2 of the District Vocational Scholarship Handbook for the areas of study that are acceptable for study under a District Vocational Scholarship.

Please note:

These scholarships are not intended for students wanting to attend a community college or technical school with the intent of later transferring credits earned to a 4 year, upper level degree.
Sponsoring clubs will be expected to contribute at least another $250 towards the student’s expenses.

Two very important documents are posted on the district website, or are available at the link below:

1. The District's 2018-19 District Vocational Scholarship Handbook

2. The 2018-19 Vocational Scholarship application.

Applications must be received by the District Rotary Foundation Chair, PDG Rich Kaye, no later than March 31, 2018.

The district will hold scholarship interviews on April 21, 2018. The time and place of interviews will be announced.

THIS IS A GREAT DEAL, FRIENDS! If you know of a candidate who might meet the requirements, please contact Nancy Duran or Bob Crouch.

District 5870 Foundation Gala

Rotary Christmas Party

The annual Killeen Heights Rotary Christmas Party is scheduled for Friday, December 15, 2017 from 6-9 pm at the Shilo Inn and Suites in Killeen!

The evening will start with social time and cash bar from 6-6:30. Dinner will be served at around 6:45. The cost is $45 per person, inclusive of gratuity and tax.

Menu:

Traditional Caesar Salad
Seasonal Vegetables
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
Choice of entree: Grilled Pork Chop with Mushroom Port Glace or Chicken Marsala
Tiramisu

This is a plated meal, but you will make your entree choice ahead of time. Tea, water and coffee will be served with the meal, and the cash bar will be available throughout the event.

Bill Phillips, his guitar and those magical song sheets will guide us through some festive caroling once again. We will have door prizes for some lucky winners and favors for everyone.

Two ways to register:

1. Register online and pay with credit card at https://www.crsadmin.com/Gen/EventPlanner/EventServices.aspx?aid=3634.

2. Contact Leah McGee and give her your meal choice(s). You will be billed for this option.

Please note that if you register but can't make the party, you will be billed unless you cancel with Leah by December 8.

Hope to see you there!

Leah McGee
Director, Club Administration

Patsy Derr Sustained Service Award Dinner

Please join us from 6:00 - 9:30 PM on Saturday, 18 November at the Courtyard Marriott ballroom as our Club and District honor the long and distinguished service of Past District Governor and RCKH club member Rich Kaye. Rich is only the second member of our club to receive this prestigious award. Cost is $50 per person, and the dress is formal (black tie optional).

Registration for this event is available at http://bit.ly/pddinner

For more information, please contact Rotarian Michael Keefe

Temple Rotary Club's 34th Annual Spaghetti Supper

2017 Multi-District Reunion

Reasons why you should consider attending the 2017 Multi-District Reunion:

You can share ideas, find partners for projects, and have fun!

You can connect with other People of Action!

It is conveniently being held in San Marcos!

Registration includes all meals, entertainment, and hospitality suite.

Early Bird and First Timers - $130. Registration deadline 28 September 17

Regular Registration - $145.

Walk-in Registration - $155

Hotel Rate - $134

Please visit http://bit.ly/2w82IZ3 for more information and to register.

Hope to see you there!

Rotary Global Rewards

The Rotary Global Rewards program offers Rotary and Rotaract club members discounts and special offers on products and services for travel, dining, entertainment, and merchandise. Some offers also give back to Rotary; the net proceeds of the program go to The Rotary Foundation. It’s easy to redeem rewards and save on future Rotary projects. Every active Rotarian or Rotaractor is automatically eligible to participate.

You can view offers on your computer and tablet at www.rotary.org/globalrewards, or you can access them on your smartphone through the complimentary Rotary Club Locator App, available through the Apple App store or Google Play store.

RC of Northwest Austin Ethiopia Water Project

The Northwest Austin Rotary Club working with an Austin NGO, Water to Thrive, has a current global grant in Ethiopia to provide 12 water wells to rural communities. They are inviting Rotarians to travel to Ethiopia with Water to Thrive on November 1-15--

● to explore this ancient culture and fascinating country;

● to visit the twelve water sites we are funding through our Rotary Foundation grant "Water Wells for Healthy Families;"

● to meet community members benefiting from this project;

● to meet the wonderful Rotary partners in Addis Ababa working with us to install the water wells;

● to learn about what other work Rotarians are doing and other possibilities for cooperation;

● to visit various tribes whose culture is very different and whose history is very long.

Please click here to download a document with details about the trip. To learn more about the trip sponsor, Water to Thrive, visit their website at www.watertothrive.org.

Note from DG Gene Holiman

"I just received an updated membership report for District 5870 and I note that your club (the Rotary Club of Killeen Heights) has increased membership already since July 1. T H A N K Y O U ! ! ! ! Membership is one of my main focuses this Rotary year at District Governor, and your exemplary club is helping lead the way. Keep up the good work!"

Gene Holiman

Rotary District 5870 Governor 2017-18

Pints for Polio 2017

Our Club has once again teamed up with our other four local Rotary Clubs to bring an end to polio by raising money through our Pints for Polio event. On October 25th, please swing by the Chick-Fil-A in Killeen and a pint of blood in support of this effort. If you're unable to donate blood, please consider a donation of $10 to the event as a contribution to ending polio.

Greater Fort Hood Area Joint Rotary Social

Posted on Aug 09, 2017

Join us for the inaugural Greater Fort Hood Area Joint Rotary Social! Members and friends of the Rotary Clubs in Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Temple, and Belton are invited!

The social will be held from on 12 October from 6-9 PM at the Walburg German Restaurant, 3777 FM 972, Walburg, TX 78673. Our District Governor, Gene Holiman, will be joining us for this event!

This is a great venue for the entire family! Just behind the antique dining establishment, nestled in oak trees, is a Biergarten that includes an open picnic area, outdoor bar and kitchen and arcade for the kids.

Tickets for the event are $10 and are available at http://bit.ly/2uq1Baq. The ticket fee goes towards your beverages for the evening. Please note that food will be available in the restaurant on an individual basis and is not included in the ticket price.

Last Chance to See Early Act First Knight at West Ward!

Posted by Maureen Adams on May 18, 2017

Mark your calendar for the LAST Early Act First Knight ceremony of the year on May 23, beginning at 1 pm at West Ward Elementary School! There will be two ceremony start times--1 and 1:30 pm. If you've never seen this program, it is well worth your time!

Pergola Complete!

Posted by Bill Webster on Mar 22, 2017

Well another great Saturday morning this past weekend. If you missed it you lost out! About twelve volunteers showed up at Friends In Crisis to install a pergola on the west side of the building. Here is what was amazing about this event, we had a new member working (first time), along with a new visitor (who is thinking about joining also), Clarence Enochs, who is not a member but has been on several ramp builds and he bought a guest to assist. The good news Enochs is going to be joining Killeen Heights Rotary as well! Folks' laughter filled the air with our very own on site Safety Officer Ken "The Man" Cox directing the crew and letting us know when we screwed up! LOL No really this club leads in giving above self!!!!!!!

Rotary Fellowships

Posted by Bob Crouch on Feb 15, 2017

Rotary Fellowships are groups of Rotarians, Rotarian spouses, and Rotaractors who join together to:

Share a common interest in worthwhile recreational activities (sports, hobbies, etc.)
Further their vocational development through acquaintance with others of the same profession
Make new friends around the world
Explore new opportunities for service
Have fun and enhance their experience in Rotary
Plus, they’re a great way to recruit new Rotarians!

Examples of Rotary Fellowships:

Marathon runners
Wine Appreciation
Flying
Recreational Vehicles
Fishing
And many more!

How Rotary Fellowships Operate:

Each fellowship is operated independently of Rotary International, with its own rules, dues requirements, and administrative structure.
Membership in fellowships is open to Rotarians, spouses of Rotarians, and Rotaractors, but they can invite guests / potential Rotarians for recruiting purposes
Fellowships (at the RI level) must be international in nature with active members in at least three countries.
Each fellowship elects at least three officers to oversee the group’s administration. • Fellowships are expected to facilitate communication among their members and maintain regular communication with RI.

Some Benefits of Rotary Fellowships:

Opportunities for Rotarians to make lasting friendships outside of their own club, district, or country.
Contribute to the advancement of world understanding and peace.
Serve as an incentive for attracting new members to Rotary and retaining existing ones

Want to learn more and find out about the many other fellowships? Visit the Rotary webpage for more information.

Women in Rotary

Posted by Bill Webster on Jan 10, 2017

As I was involved in preparing next week’s meeting notes I couldn’t help but think what Ken Cox said about diversity in seeking others for our Club! I immediately began to search the internet and see what information was available regarding history of women in the Rotary Club! To my amazement there was plenty of HISTORY. So please if you don’t mind I would like to share a little of what I found!

It is fascinating by the early reasons women were not considered for membership a century ago, the important roles women played and the many contributions they made as non-members, the eventual foresight that led to allowing females to join and the progressive successes resulting from that decision – as evidenced in our own club with several qualified and distinguished ladies serving as President – not to mention the major services they each continue to provide as Past Presidents.

Some of those early objections:

“I think it’s hard enough to handle 2 or 3 hundred men without having anything to do with ladies”. The topic was grist, of course, for newspapers nationwide who penned stories about Men Afraid of Women, Women Peril is Seen, Can’t Manage a Woman?, Men are Alarmed! And Rotarians Ban Fair Sex – Unmanageable.
“The admission of women members to the Rotary Club of Chicago is unthinkable, Rotarians are family men whose wives are home-makers and mothers, period”.
“Traditions are worth fighting for and we joined a MEN”S CLUB and should have the right to pick our own members”.
“We won’t be able to tell jokes around the table if women join Rotary” “My wife would never let me attend Rotary if women were at the meetings”.
“Some cultural or religious standards prohibit co-mingling men and women in public.
Would it not cause a crisis should a female R from one country insist on attending a R meeting in a strict Islamic nation?” This was, and remains a valid question today.

When the Minneapolis Women’s RC began in 1911, its founder, Ida Buell, was granted permission a year later to address the R Convention and asked for support in establishing similar clubs in other cities. But no action was taken. In 1918 the International Board suggested clubs should discourage such organizations from using the name Rotary or Rotarians! Auxiliaries was OK but no reference to R. Next came the Rotary Anns: In 1914 Rotarian Henry Brunier and his wife Ann boarded a special train for the convention. Since Ann was the only woman on the train for most of the trip, the Rotarians began calling her Rotary Ann. Once at the convention, they met Guy and Ann

Gundaker and the 2 Anns began their pursuit of Club recognition which resulted in many Ladies’ committees – usually headed by the wife of the Club’s President. Henry Brunier was Rotary International President in 1923-24 and Guy Bundaker was RIP in 1952-53.

Some Dates to Remember

1987

On 4 May, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that Rotary clubs may not exclude women from membership on the basis of gender. Rotary issues a policy statement that any Rotary club in the United States can admit qualified women into membership.

The Rotary Club of Marin Sunrise, California (formerly Larkspur Landing), is chartered on 28 May. It becomes the first club after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling to have women as charter members.

1989

At its first meeting after the 1987 U.S. Supreme Court decision, the Council on Legislation votes to eliminate the requirement in the RI Constitution that membership in Rotary clubs be limited to men. Women are welcomed into Rotary clubs around the world.

1990

As of June, there are about 20,200 female Rotarians worldwide. The Rotarian runs a feature on women in Rotary.

Women in the Rotary Club of Killeen Heights (notes from the editor)

The first female Rotarian in our club was Patsy Derr in September of 1988. She went on to be our first female club president (1994-95) AND our district's first female District Governor (2000-01). For those of us lucky to have known Pat, we know that she did NOT want to be mentioned as the "first woman" ANYTHING--she was "just a Rotarian."

Women comprise 26% of our current members! But don't go looking for women who might want to be Rotarians, look for potential members who would make good Rotarians AND happen to be women!

Rotary Foundation Named World’s Outstanding Foundation for 2016

Posted by Rich Kaye on Nov 16, 2016

The Rotary Foundation has just been named the 2016 Outstanding Foundation by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). Since 1960, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has advanced effective and ethical philanthropy for the world’s largest network of professional fundraisers. AFP’s more than 30,000 members raise more than $100 billion annually.

Rotary Serving Humanity

Posted by Dan Gonzalez on Nov 08, 2016

Thanks to those of you who came out to our project at the Friends In Crisis Homeless shelter at 412 E. Sprott Ave in Killeen last Saturday. Check out our photo album!

Don't miss these upcoming service opportunities:

18NOV16- RCKH will conduct its annual food drive in support of the Food For Families Food Drive. There are still several open slots! Please join a team for a two-hour shift. Sign up rosters will be at the table near the door entrance Friday or contact Dan Gonzales

19NOV16- This will be our last Ramp project for the 2016 year. Please join us at 8am for a few hours as we build a ramp for a disabled person in need. We will be hosting a potluck style lunch at the work site with the homeowner. We look forward to seeing you there!

DEC- We are planning a date to finish the homeless shelter project in December. This culminating event will include a pergola build and installing benches at the entrance of the shelter. More information will be announced soon.

Sincerely,

Daniel Gonzalez

dan.gonzalez15@gmail.com

Cove Ramp Update

Posted by Bill Webster on Oct 30, 2016

A small but dedicated group spent last Saturday building a ramp in Copperas Cove. We are looking forward to our next project-- a MUCH larger ramp in Killeen!

Polio Update

Posted by Rich Kaye on Oct 05, 2016

Sadly, Nigeria been added back onto the list of endemic countries. Nigeria had been removed from the list of endemic countries in September 2015, following a year of no reported/detected wild poliovirus cases in the country.

However, the recent cases of wild poliovirus detected from Borno are closely linked to cases from Borno in 2011, indicating this strain has been circulating undetected since that time. This indicates that Nigeria has always been affected by endemic circulation of wild poliovirus and, hence, it is added again to the list of endemic countries, alongside Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Operationally, neither the removal from the list nor its re-addition has an impact, as the country has always striven to improve operations (both surveillance and immunizations), particularly in hard-to-reach and security-compromised areas. It is, in part, as a result of these efforts that cases and viruses are now being detected.

DIPPED, DUCKED, DARTED!

Posted by Barbara Merlo on Oct 04, 2016

Well, we did it! YOUR CTC Rotaract & Friends Dodgeball team had a mean 5-0 streak to begin the tournament and made it to the semifinals, coming in fourth.

Thanks to Debbie for helping me be a Dodgeball mom and for Cody for just being Cody! Hope to see you all there next year--it was a blast!

Did You Know?

Posted by Rich Kaye on Sep 28, 2016

Over the past 20 years, the Rotary Club of Killeen Heights has led District 5870 in Total Giving to The Rotary Foundation’s Annual Fund 18 times, and has been either 1^st, 2^nd, or 3^rd in Per Capita Giving 14 times. How does this stack up to the rest of the district?

September Ramp Build

Posted by Bill Webster on Sep 28, 2016

AMAZING AMAZING is all that I can say!!!!! The Duncan ramp build this past weekend was a little over 56’and to watch our ramp partners picking up the pace and getting with the program is truly an understatement. In under 3 ½ hours we were finished. We would have been done sooner if my friend Ken Cox had been there ram rodding us! I’m so proud to be part of a team like this. We not only had our regulars but a group of ladies with First National Bank Texas joined us today. All of these ladies have spouses that are Police Officers and seeing how this ramp was being built for a local retired police and office their participation was enormous along with the Rotaract young adults did a great job as well.

What a good looking group!

Ramp It UP!

Posted by Dan Gonzalez on Sep 13, 2016

Our next Ramp Project will be on September 24^th at 602 Duncan St, Killeen, TX. Please register for this event by clicking on the event in our club calendar on the club website.

Service Projects Update

Posted by Dan Gonzalez on Sep 13, 2016

I am excited to announce that our DAP Grant request was approved for the current Rotary year. With the assistance of the DAP Grant our local project will support the tireless efforts of Families In Crisis (FIC)/Friends in Crisis shelter and the Greater Killeen Free Clinic (GKFC).

FIC is a local agency that provides 24-hour emergency safe shelter for the homeless, battered women, victims of sexual assault, and families (parent & children) from Bell, Coryell, and Hamilton counties. The GKFC, in coordination with FIC, operates a medical clinic at FIC to provide screening of all clients during intake, medical services to clients, and appropriate referrals and support of sexual violence victims. GKFC also operates a clinic in downtown Killeen that supports FIC clients outside of operating hours and provides further medical care not available at the shelter clinic.

FIC and GKFC help improve the lives of the less fortunate by providing various Intervention and Crisis Services at the homeless shelter for its clients. Services include: crisis Intervention, 24-Hour emergency shelter and ancillary care, free evening meals, access to showers and laundry services, clothing and personal care items as needed, school supplies, and case management services to assist residents in obtaining housing, employment, skills training, financial assistance, and legal advocacy.

FIC has experienced a significant increase of personnel in need of shelter and medical attention in recent months—an amount that has exceeded the current support capabilities of FIC. The objective of our project is to improve services available to clients by replacing and adding new bunk beds in order to accommodate the increase of clients, adding commercial dryers to support the increase of linen and laundry, adding exterior benches for clients waiting for intake, and replacing/increasing medical equipment and supplies for the clinic in order to improve efficiency of medical support to the clients of FIC.

We look forward to the Club’s support in this project. Please let me know if you have any questions, ideas, or would like to contribute in any way to this effort.

Get Involved with Monster Dash!

Posted by eric kilter on Sep 07, 2016

Monster Dash will be held on THIS WEEKEND, October 22 at 8 AM at Community Park in Harker Heights. Your help is needed for this joint project with our local Rotary Club partners, and there are TWO opportunities to help:

Help is needed tomorrow evening (Thursday, Oct. 20) stuffing the runners bags beginning at 6 pm at the Harker Heights Rec Center.

Or, consider volunteering beginning at 6:30 am Saturday to help get the course set up, help with registration and work logistics and traffic control.

Please contact Eric Kilter with questions-- eric.kilter@gmail.com

And if you want to run, registration is now online at https://RedemptionRP.formstack.com/forms/2016monsterdash5k !

Rotary Foundation Rates High

Posted by Rich Kaye on Sep 07, 2016

Did You Know?

Charity Navigator, the nation's largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities operating in the United States, has just announced that The Rotary Foundation has become one of only 52 charities (501c3) that has earned perfect scores for both Financial Health and Accountability & Transparency. Less than one percent of the thousands of charities rated by Charity Navigator has earned perfect scores.

Charity Navigator notes that each of these 52 charities executes their missions in a fiscally responsible way while adhering to good governance and other best practices that minimize the chance of unethical activities.

Congratulations to The Rotary Foundation for clearly exceeding industry standards and outperforming other organizations performing similar work.

Rotarians Lend a Hand

Posted by Rich Kaye on Aug 30, 2016

Rotarians would out in fellowship and service to Lend a Hand wherever it is needed.

“Whether we are reaching out to those in our own clubs, or reaching halfway across the world, personal involvement has always been fundamental to Rotarian service. When we Lend a Hand, we focus on this personal involvement and we celebrate our shared humanity. Together, ready and willing to help our brothers and sisters in need, one hand can become many and there is no limit to what the helping hands of Rotary can accomplish.”

Jonathan B. Majiyagbe, Rotary International President 2003-04, Rotary Club of Kano, Nigeria

The Four Way Test Coin

Did you know?

Rotary’s Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships.

In 2006, our club adopted a 4-Way Test Coin Award Program that presents a distinctive challenge coin to RCKH members who achieve one or more of the following accomplishments:

Served as Club President
Becoming a Foundation Major Donor
Being selected as Rotarian of the Year
Being selected for membership in the District 5870 Roll of Fame
Having at least five (5) years of cumulative perfect attendance
Having been a club member for at least ten (10) years
Having served for a minimum of five (5) years on the Board of Directors

The club President is authorized to award this coin to members who meet the criteria listed above. With the concurrence of the Board, the President may present a coin to non-members for conspicuous service to our community, state or nation.

Coins are awarded on a one-time basis even though members may have achieved multiple accomplishments. On an exception basis, members may be awarded a second coin, encased in Lucite, for recognition of a specific achievement not listed above.

Ramp complete!

Posted by Bill Webster on Aug 30, 2016

Wow when you think it can’t get any better it does. Approximately 24’ of wheel chair ramp was built on Duvall in Killeen on Aug. 27. We had a GREAT TURN OUT! Over 30 folks gave up their Saturday morning to help someone they didn’t even know. Not only was a ramp built but we had a very special surprise as General (Ret) Pete Taylor pinned a Vietnam recognition pin on a well-deserved Vietnam Veteran.

Now if that does not make the hair on your hairs go up I don’t know what will! As I was looking through the many photos taken during the build and two things stood out: one everyone had a smile on their face and we had a very wide range of ages on this project from the very young to the very mature! This proves there is something for everyone to contribute as once again we had Unity in The Community .

How the Rotary Foundation Touched One Person’s Life

Posted by Rich Kaye on Aug 23, 2016

“What we do is touch other people . . . open the horizon to them . . . say ‘You matter.’ You see, the five men who chose me to become a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar are gone, but they’re not. They never will be. Because along the way, I will in my own way share with others - and have - what those five men and the 60 members of the Rotary Club of Marshall (Texas) and the tens of thousands of other members of Rotary did in 1956 when they said to me, ‘Bill Moyers, you can make a difference.’”

Bill Moyers, TV journalist and commentator, and former Deputy Director of the Peace Corps.

Service Projects Update

Posted by Dan Gonzalez on Aug 15, 2016

Our first month of the new Rotary year is now behind us and we are moving quickly towards achieving our goals for the year! A quick update on the Service projects committee…

As you know we completed our first Ramp Project for a Killeen resident in need last month. If you have not read the article written by the Killeen Daily Herald, please take a few minutes to do so—it is a powerful piece that truly shows how we made a difference in Mr. Garcia’s life by a simple gesture and giving a few hours on a Saturday. Please feel free to share the article on social media to let others know what we are doing in the community. This month we are building two ramps on August 27th and look forward to seeing you join us for a few hours and making an impact in someone’s life. If you’re concerned about now knowing how to use a drill or hammer, there are other ways you can participate or you can even come out for the fellowship with great people.

Along with the two ramps being built this month, the Service Projects Committee will be finalizing the DAP Grant, signing an agreement to adopt a road/highway, and will be discussing volunteer efforts with the City of Killeen’s Community Services department. We are looking for ways to continue making an impact in the Killeen Heights area and after meeting with the Community Services department, there are several opportunities to do just that.

If anyone is interested in joining me, I will be attending the City of Killeen’s Nonprofit Network Luncheon on Friday, August 19th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. The luncheon will be held at the Killeen Community Center located at 2201 E. Veteran’s Memorial Blvd.

I greatly appreciate everyone’s help and support. Service Above Self!

Why it’s important that we keep at the fight until it’s finished

Posted by Rich Kaye on Aug 15, 2016

The good news is that there have only been 19 cases of wild poliovirus paralysis publicly reported this calendar year. But with polio, for every two steps forward there seems to be one back.

In Nigeria, wild poliovirus type one has been detected from Borno state. Virus was isolated from two local government areas of Borno. Both cases are reported as ‘advanced notification’ this week and will be reflected in the official data next week.

It is the first cases of wild poliovirus detected in Nigeria since July 2014. Genetic sequencing of the viruses suggest they are most closely linked to the strain of poliovirus last detected in Nigeria in 2011, indicating the strain has been circulating without detection since that time.

An outbreak response plan is currently being finalized, consisting of three large-scale supplementary immunization activities, the first one beginning within two weeks and subsequent rounds being conducted at short intervals (of between two to three weeks).

This is why RCKH is committed to supporting polio eradication until the job is done.

Rotarians have helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children against polio in 122 countries. For as little as $0.60, a child can be protected against this crippling disease for life.

GIVE NOW

End Polio Now

100 Years: The Rotary Foundation

Posted by Rich Kaye on Aug 08, 2016

To a young set of parents in Afghanistan, it was a life-saving immunization for their five-month-old son. To a woman with seven children in Malaysia, it was a loan to start a sewing business that enabled her to feed her children. To North Koreans, it was an ambulance that equipped a hospital to be able to take care of them. To thousands of college students in almost every country on earth, it was the chance to study abroad, with all expenses paid, and learn their educational specialty up close and personal.

Ask anyone who has been touched by The Rotary Foundation what it is and every answer will be different. Ask anyone who has been touched by The Rotary Foundation just how important it is, and every answer will be identical.

History of Polio

Posted by Rich Kaye on Aug 02, 2016

In the early 20th century, polio was one of the most feared diseases in industrialized countries, paralysing hundreds of thousands of children every year. Soon after the introduction of effective vaccines in the 1950s and 1960s however, polio was brought under control and practically eliminated as a public health problem in these countries.

It took somewhat longer for polio to be recognized as a major problem in developing countries. Lameness surveys during the 1970s revealed that the disease was also prevalent in developing countries. As a result, during the 1970s routine immunization was introduced worldwide as part of national immunization programmes, helping to control the disease in many developing countries.

Program Update

Posted by Debbie Stevenson on Aug 01, 2016

If you have an idea for a program, speak up! The calendar is filling fast:

Aug. 5 - Nancy Phillips: Women's Storybook Project of Texas

It is an unfortunate fact that Texas has the nation's largest prison population. The unavoidable fallout is women and mothers of young children are a growing portion of the ranks. The problem is close to home with at least 1,600 members of Texas' female prison population housed in Gatesville, alone.

Founded in 2003, speaker Nancy Phillips will outline how the Women's Storybook Project of Texas is attempting to mitigate the repercussions for the children.

With the motto "Turning Pages, Turning Lives," the project builds relationships between incarcerated mothers and their children via recorded readings by the mothers that are then presented by volunteers to the children and their caregivers. The goal is simple: Reassure the children that they have a loving mother despite the separation, maintain the bonding process - and yes, perhaps make one small step to ensure the family's prison cycle is not repeated.

Our speaker's presentation will end with a short, but powerful video showing its impact on the mothers, their children, the caregivers - and the volunteers.

Aug. 12 - KISD Coaches: 2016 Pigskin Preview

The district's four coaches return to the Killeen Heights Rotary Club to offer a preview into what they have in store for this year's district and Highway 190 corridor quest for pigskin triumph!

Aug. 19 - U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, R-Austin: 25th District Congressional Update

Representing Texas District 25 in Washington, Mr. Williams also serves on the House Financial Services Committee, which has jurisdiction over issues pertaining to the economy, the banking system, housing, insurance and securities and exchanges. Additionally, the Committee has jurisdiction over monetary policy, international finance, international monetary organizations and efforts to combat terrorist financing.

Simply put, if you are in banking, have a 401(k) or waded through the mortgage market since 2008, you will have encountered the era of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Enacted in the wake of the financial and housing meltdown, the measure has led to a whole new world. It doesn't get any closer to home than the roof over your head and the security of the country in which it is housed. Please join us for a truly important congressional update.

Aug. 26 - Maj. Gen. John C Thomson III: First Cavalry Division

The colors will have been cased the previous day and once again the famed First Cavalry is set to deploy to Bagram Airfield in eastern Afghanistan where it will replace the 10th Mountain Division headquarters, which has served as the planning leader for U.S. Forces-Afghanistan since November. The latest First Cavalry deployment is expected to last about 12 months, with the Fort Hood troop presence growing to about 1,500. Maj. Gen. John C. Thomson III, who assumed the division helm in January, will take on the role of U.S. deputy commanding general for support in Afghanistan. The rotation follows an announcement last month by the White House that it will leave 8,400 American troops in Afghanistan, essentially halting its draw down of the 14-year war that the president had pledged to end on his watch.

September program lineup:

Retired Gen. JD Thurman; KISD Superintendent John Craft, Killeen Interim City Manager Ann Farris.

Service Projects: Give Until You Can't Feel Any Better!

Posted by Bill Webster on Aug 01, 2016

The concept of giving to others or “Service Above Self” greatly appealed to me as a new member. This is not a new concept as growing up in a military family we were taught to give back to those less fortunate or going through hard times! No finer truth was ever told as it was evident during our first wheel chair ramp build a few weeks ago!

During the construction of the ramp the Killeen Daily Herald was on site writing an article on this project. The reporter was intrigued to learn that the ramp was being built through the efforts of several groups not exclusively related to Rotary!!! This in itself is a rewarding feeling to know many can come together and give back in a great way! As the reporter was finishing her interview she had one last question to ask and that was WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS! Believe it or not the question took me by surprise! I don’t know why but I never gave it much thought as to why we would be working on a Saturday! I responded back saying God has blessed each one of us here today and due to his blessing we MUST give back!

I guess now days there is always a gimmick or alternative reason for being nice or giving someone something for no other reason than it is the right thing to do! But the more I gave it thought we do receive something as I tell my daughter don’t give until it hurts but GIVE UNTIL YOU CAN’T FEEL ANY BETTER! I believe this is the tradition that inspired the founders of ROTARY!

So yes we lived in real time that day “Services Above Self”

Thank You For Your Service!!!

Bill Webster

Rotary District 5870 Night at the Ballpark

Posted by Leah McGee on Jul 26, 2016

Don't miss this chance to watch a little baseball and socialize with Rotarians around the district!

Round Rock Express vs. Nashville Sounds

Monday, August 8, 2016

Game Time @ 7:05pm

$1 Hot Dogs & $1 Soda Night

Order Deadline: Monday, August 1, 2016

Contact Leah McGee for more information!

Space Week at Rotary!

Don't miss our very special guest this Friday October 30th, NASA Astronaut and Shuttle Commander COL (RET) USAF Rick Searfoss.

http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/searfoss.html

Pints for Polio this Thursday October 22nd

Texas Land & Cattle Company in Killeen

Military History Symposium

Please plan to attend October 3rd at TAMU-CT

http://www.tamuct.edu/departments/history/symposium.php

Scholarships Awarded

Posted on May 30, 2015

The Rotary Club of Killeen Heights presented scholarships to six outstanding local high school seniors on May 28. 2015/16 Scholarship Recipients

Pictured, left to right, are: Rutha Miller, Ellison High School, recipient of the Dan Bray scholarship of $2,500. Rutha will attend Central Texas College for two years and transfer to University of Mary Hardin Baylor; Hannah Duke, Pathways High School, recipient of a $1,000 scholarship, will attend Central Texas College; Jesse Ranthum, Harker Heights High School, recipient of a $500 scholarship, will attend Hardin-Simmons University; Yarixza River, Shoemaker High School, recipient of the $1,500 Jerry Johnson scholarship, will attend Sam Houston State University on a track scholarship; and Juniper LeValley, Harker Heights High School, recipient of a $500 scholarship, will attend Texas A&M University. Not pictured, Veronica Dessus, Ellison High School, recipient of a $500 scholarship, will attend Central Texas College.

Our Final Banner

The Crawfish Boil is fast approaching and we are running out of time to get sponsor banners ordered. If you still want to sponsor one please contact Mike Keefe ASAP (254) 681-0493.

In the meantime our Top Rotarian Ticket Scalper, Jim Bondi, came up with a great idea and quite possibly the final sponsor banner to be ordered (see below). Any Rotarian who donates a minimum of 20 tickets to be given to our soldiers, will have their name proudly displayed on this banner. So let Jim know if you want to participate.

The NCOs Have It

Posted on Feb 13, 2015

NCO'S IN ROTARY SPONSORED A CRAWFISH BOIL TABLE. WILL THE OFFICERS ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE?

It's Crawfish Time!

The Best Ticket Scalper in Rotary! Don't make Jim hunt you down, pick up your tickets.

Let's keep the momentum going for Crawfish 2015!

Posted by Michael Keefe on Jul 31, 2014

Rotary Club of Killeen Heights Awards $10,000 in Scholarships

Posted by Barbara Merlo on Jun 03, 2014

Eight graduates of the class of 2014 from area high schools were awarded scholarships totaling $10,000 on May 30. Six students, representing five high schools, were selected for $1,000 scholarships based on a combination of grades, references, scholarship essay and overall potential for success in a college/or higher level educational environment. $1,000 scholarship recipients include Lindae Brinson and Karlie Dallas of Ellison High School,Darin Garrett of Harker Heights High School,Jonathan Rivera Rodriquez of Pathways High School,Angela Bonilla of Killeen High School and Anessa Pitts of Shoemaker High School.

Two special scholarships were also awarded in honor of Rotarians. Kazandra Munoz, Johnson of Ellison High School was awarded the Jerry Johnson $1500 scholarship. Kyana Lemons of Shoemaker High School received the Dan Bray $2500 scholarship. Both were active members of the Rotary Club of Killeen Heights who passed away.

Bylaws Update

Posted by Barbara Merlo on Jan 21, 2014

Our club is governed by bylaws, and your board voted on an update to those bylaws at our last meeting. We will vote on these as a club on Feb. 7. Please review the draft, along with a summary of the changes (linked and also available on the club website). Thanks to Stu McLennan for taking the lead on this revision, and to DG Rich Kaye for the synopsis.

Most of the changes involve Rotary International's Council on Legislation. These changes are in the areas of:

club report transparency
mandatory officers as board members
minimum qualification for president-nominees
exemption of former members from a second admission fee
revising attendance provisions to include service requirements and updating termination for non-attendance to match
changes to the provisions for excused absences, including amending the provision for RI officers' excused absences to extend to spouses and changing calculation of attendance to reflect those changes
"satellite" clubs
allowing people who have not worked or interrupted their work to be active members, amend the provisions for termination of membership
changing the provisions for transferring and former Rotarians
allowing honorary members to wear the RI emblem

Changes we made as a club included:

Adding youth service to the list of directors and including that position on the board
Codifying the Patsy Derr award for Sustained Service

Doing Good in the World

Posted by Stuart McLennan on Nov 10, 2013

Pat Derr loved the Rotary Foundation and reminded us of its positive impact each time we recognized a new Paul Harris Fellow. As we celebrate Foundation Month, it’s appropriate that we reflect on and renew our commitment to helping achieve Foundation goals.

Rotary Club of Matamoros Profesional, District 4130, Mexico

Posted by James Bondi on Aug 25, 2013

This weekend (24-25 August), Jose Segarra, Michael Keefe, and Jim Bondi traveled to Brownsville, TX and teamed up with our partner club, Rotary Club of Matamoros Profesional. It was an amazing visit! With everyone's support, it was truly a wonderful example of "Peace Through Service" and one that we will never forget.

View Balance and Pay Online

Posted by Shannan Shipman on Jul 29, 2013

You can now view your account balance and pay your bill online. Statements/invoices will still only be sent out on a monthly basis, but online balances will be updated weekly by end of day Friday. Instructions are below. If you have any questions, please contact the treasurer at khrdues@yahoo.com.

Celebrating the Life of Patsy Derr

Posted by Barbara Merlo on Oct 17, 2012

Past District Governor and beloved Killeen-Heights Rotarian Patsy Derr passed away October 17. She has been a pioneer in Rotary and embodied every facet of the Four Way Test and Service Above Self in her life. Patsy was among the first women admitted to Rotary in 1988. In 1994, Patsy became the 10th President of our club, the first woman to hold this position. In 2000, Patsy became the 86th Governor of District 5870.

Patsy's community contributions extend far beyond Rotary and will not be forgotten. We will honor her memory by our thoughts and actions, including continued support to the good works of the Rotary Foundation.

Welcome Message from 2012-13 President Jim Bondi

Posted by James Bondi on Jun 30, 2012

Dear Rotarians,

I am honored and humbled by being this year’s President of the Rotary Club of Killeen Heights. Your accomplishments as a club are absolutely the best!

Political Season is Upon Us

Posted by Steven Walden on May 05, 2011

It is that time of year when all of the political advertisements start springing up.Ã‚Â Our local papers are also filled with all sorts of political news.Ã‚Â Having open forums to advertise candidates and to discuss political issues is necessary and one of the foundations of our great nation.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â Rotarians are traditionally involved in politics due to our involvement in the community and status as leaders. So, there is that temptation to allow politics to slip into Rotary meetings, events and programs.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â It can be as simple as expressing an opinion about current affairs, or openly suggesting we vote for a particular candidate.

Rotary Night at Dell Diamond this Thursday August 14th

Posted by Michael Keefe

Call Gary Franke at (512) 238-2219 and he can take your credit card and mail or leave tickets for you at the gate. Attached is the flyer so let's try and boost the participation for the ballgame! OK, the flyer is not attached on this page but is in the download link to the left. So please download and see you at the ballgame.

Killeen Heights Recognition at District Conference

Posted by Barbara Merlo

Thirteen members of our club enjoyed all or part of last weekend at the District 5870 District Conference at La Torretta Resort on Lake Conroe. In addition to great food, fellowship and location several of your fellow members were honored. Stu McLennan was presented the 2013-2014 District Foundation Service Award and James Bondi was awarded the District 5870 RI Roll of Fame. Maureen Adams and Hilde Arnold reprised their roles in a lunchtime murder mystery, this time joined by Dave Hall. Your CTC Rotaract Club received a Rotaract Presidential Citation, and oiur club received 100% Paul Harris Fellow Club Award, and a Rotary Club Presidential Citation with Distinction.

Two members of our Killeen neighbor clubs also received recognition, including Ken Adams of the noon club received the Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service and Tom Mahlowski of the Killeen Evening club received the Rotary Vocational Service Award.

Several of your fellow club members worked behind the scenes or gave presentations at the event, including John Crutchfield, Ann Farris and Gene Silverblatt. And of course, our District Governor Rich Kaye was the mastermind behind it all!

What the heck does Mike Keefe do with all those photos?

Posted by Michael Keefe

Well that's a great question that has been asked more than once by inquiring minds so the answer is . . .

New Rules for Attendance

Posted by Michael Keefe

Thank you Stan Passman for pointing out the fact I omitted the most important fact that make-ups are only good for fourteen (14) days immediately prior to or after the missed meeting. In other words, you can do a make-up 2 weeks before a meeting date you know you are going to miss or you simply have 2 weeks after the missed meeting to get the make-up completed.

Engage Rotary, Change Lives

Posted by Barbara Merlo

I think our focus this year is fitting--"Engage Rotary, Change Lives." In the coming weeks you will see some of our priorities fall in place, but for the sake of brevity it comes down to two items that are at the core of being a Rotarian: membership retention/recruitment and the Rotary Foundation.

Mayborn Planetarium Social & Show

Posted by Sherry Hoffpauir

Circle Thursday, June 6 on your calendar! It's time for the annual Killeen Heights Rotary Club Mayborn Planetarium Social & Show on the campus of Central Texas College! Social hour begins at 6p followed by a short meeting and the show at 7p. Appetizers and beverages are included! There is no cost for members to attend and your guest pays only $5! It's a great way to kick off the summer and spend some time getting to know each other just a little better! Sign up today thru Clubrunner!

The Four Way Test Essay Contest

Posted by Barbara Merlo

Sponsored by the Central Texas College Rotaract Club
Entry Deadline: April 13, 2011

First Prize:	$100
Second Prize:	$75
Third Prize:	$25

Killeen Heights Rotary Night at the Mayborn Planetarium

Posted by Sherry Hoffpauir

Wow! Appetizers and a show for $5!

6PM Thursday, April 19

Club Members no charge; Guests $5

We will see the wildest Weather in the Solar System!

District Conference Celebration

Posted by Rich Kaye

Come and celebrate your and other District Clubs' Achievements!

This year's conference is a bit different. It will be held on two weekends in two different places, one of which is right here in Killeen.

Make Plans to Attend Annual Killeen Heights Crawfish Boil May 5th

Posted by Sherry Hoffpauir

In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations."

Killeen Heights Prepares for the Food Drive

Posted by Rich Kaye

The next time you're out surfing the net (and don't try and pretend you don't do it - we ALL are out there from time to time) take a minute and Google "Rotary at Work". Oh my heavens...I got 51 million hits, and while I know there aren't that many clubs, and there were a few duplicates, I went through the first 15 or 20 pages and was absolutely fascinated by what Rotary is doing in the world. Now, last week I covered how we can each make a difference through our service.

Did You Know?

Posted by Rich Kaye

Rotary International President Kalyan Banerjee says it is possible to stamp out Polio by the end of 2012 if the governments of just a few more countries beef up their efforts as demonstrated by Nigeria and India.

New cases of polio reported this year (334) are down 46% from the same time last year.

One third (111) of all Polio cases reported have occurred in endemic countries and two thirds (223) in non-endemic.

Over one half (175) of all cases have come from just two countries: Chad and the the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Johnny Comes Marching Home Again!

Posted by Stuart McLennan

A few weeks ago, our club initiated the "Five For One" plan in which we broke the club down into teams of five to come up with one new member applicant. Have you met with your team yet? Do you have any names that your team is mulling over?

Rotary Mourns Jerry Smith

Posted by Rich Kaye

The Rotary Club of Killeen Heights is mourning the loss of Rotarian Jerry Smith, 70, of Pidcoke, Texas who died in an automobile accident on April 5, 2009.

Do you Smell Crawfish??

Posted by Steven Walden

It's only a matter of days before we start boiling water and pouring in the little mud bugs. This will be the thirteenth year we have assembled the Killeen Heights Crawfish Boil. It is our main fundraiser and how most people in our area know us. To make this year's Boil a successful event, everyone needs to play a role - do you know what your role is this year?

This Week YOU Made A Difference

Posted by Steven Walden

You may recall that our club applied for a Major Matching Grant through The Rotary Foundation in partnership with Matamoros Industrial Rotary Club and District 4130 in Mexico for the purpose of purchasing hearing aids for persons with hearing disabilities in the Mexican Rotary District. Based on our donations to the Foundation, our district approved and provided $17,162.00 for the endeavor.

Rotary Mourns John Houston

Posted by Rich Kaye

A Memorial Mass for former Rotarian John Houston, 58, of Temple will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2011 at St. Luke Catholic Church. Mr. Houston died Thursday, April 7, in an Austin hospital. He was a member of the Rotary Club of Killeen Heights from July 2007 through the end of Octobr 2010.

What is the Big Deal about Attendance?

Posted by Steven Walden

You may or may not know it, but Rotary International recently lowered the requirements for attendance at meetings to 50%. This requirement to be at meetings only one-half of the time even accounts for the increased availability of makeup opportunities at other clubs and on-line.

Rich Kaye selected as District Governor Nominee for 2013-2014

Posted by Steven Walden

The District 5870 2011 Nominating Committee has selected Rich Kaye as the District Governor Nominee for 2013-2014. Rich previously served as our president in 2003-2004, and has held numerous district positions including District Secretary (2005-2006) and Assistant Governor (2006-2009). He becomes the fourth Killeen Heights Rotarian to be selected as Governor, following Mike Pinson, Patsy Derr and Ed Mullen. Honorary club member Ick Hook also served as Governor while an active member of the Rotary Club of Killeen.

Rotary Mourns Linda Neault

Posted by Rich Kaye

The Rotary Club of Killeen Heights is mourning the loss of former Rotarian Linda Neault, 55, who passed away on March 24, 2011, in Temple after losing her long battle with cancer.

Rotary Mourns Teresa Freitag

Posted by Rich Kaye

The Rotary Club of Killeen Heights is mourning the loss of Rotarian Teresa Freitag. Teresa, 46, of Harker Heights, died February 19, 2007, after a four-year battle with cancer.

Japan Earthquake Relief

Posted by Steven Walden

Only a few short weeks ago that I commented on our club's ability to respond to an international crisis or disaster. Then, in a matter of moments, Japan was hit with a major earthquake and is facing a national crisis. Between threats of powerful aftershocks there is a very real and frightening threat of nuclear disaster.

Killeen Heights RYLA Campers Announced

Posted by Barbara Merlo

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive training program that provides young adults, ages 14-30, an opportunity to develop their skills and character while exposing them to Rotary's values of service, high ethical standards, and peace. In District 5870, RYLA consists of a week-long camp in Bastrop organized by Rotarians at the district level.

Follow our GSE Team as it visits Australia

Posted by Rich Kaye

Rotary Mourns Dave Shrewsbury

Posted by Sherry Hoffpauir

The Rotary Club of Killeen Heights is mourning the loss of Rotarian Dave Shrewsbury.

New Generations

Posted by Steven Walden

Every three years, the Rotary International Council on Legislation meets to review proposals made by clubs and districts to Rotary policies and procedures. This term, the Council has made a change that I believe we should get excited about.

Winds of Change

Posted by Rich Kaye

"Rotary is the best in the world at linking people of goodwill around the globe and then gaining their cooperation and support to make the world a much better place to live and work." Read RI President Ray Kinginsmith's vision for building communities and bridging continents.

Rotary Mourns Art Trujillo

Posted by Rich Kaye

The Rotary Club of Killeen Heights is mourning the loss of Rotarian Art Trujillo, who lost his battle with Cancer.

Early Act First Knight Wraps up Successful Year

Posted by Barbara Merlo

The Early Act First Knight program at West Ward finished the year with a flourish, adding Herald trumpeters to the already fabulous awards ceremony that is the brainchild of principal and Rotarian Maureen Adams. Members of the Killeen Heights Rotary Club were on hand to present the school with a Four Way Test banner, although the children can already recite the Four Way Test by heart! Get involved next year--it's great fun!

Cluster encore, 26 Feb 2010

Posted by Stuart McLennan

More information

RCKH member addresses Congress

Posted by Stuart McLennan

Greg Schannep offers opening prayer

Rotary Mourns Sam Kanouse

Posted by Stephen Hanik

The Rotary Club of Killeen Heights is mourning the loss of Rotarian Sam Kanouse, who lost his battle with leukemia.

Rotary Mud Bugs

Posted by Stephen Hanik

The family of Rotary pitched in the help fellow Rotarians Mary and Steve Hanik clean up from flood waters in their Salado home.

Adopt-a-Unit?

Posted by Stuart McLennan

And the survey says......

Appreciating Clean Water

Posted by Lisa Griffin

Be sure to click on Photos and see your club in action.

Killeen Heights welcomes new members

Posted by Stuart McLennan

Three professionals join our fellowship

Passman Receives District Honor

Posted by Stephen Hanik

Killeen Heights Rotarian Stan Passman was awarded recognition in the District 5870 Roll of Fame at the recent District Assembly.

Thank you for all you do for us!

Posted by Sherry Hoffpauir

Members visit East Ward Elementary School

Military appreciation

Posted by Stuart McLennan

The Duke Brigade will soon return to Fort Hood.

Opportunities For Doctors & Nurses

Posted by Stephen Hanik

Wounded Warriors

Posted by Stephen Hanik

What Happened To Memorial Day?

Posted by Stephen Hanik

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.

4th ID General Guest Speaker

Posted by Sherry Hoffpauir

The recent Iraq deployment and the move to Fort Carson

Law Day

Posted by Sherry Hoffpauir

Rotarians honored at May 1st meeting

Crawfish Boil Wrap Up

Posted by Sherry Hoffpauir

Winner of car announced at 11th annual Crawfish Boil!

Judge Burrows Guest Speaker

Posted by Sherry Hoffpauir

Burrows speaks to Rotary Club of Killeen Heights

Crawfish Boil

Posted by Curtis Morrow

Don't Miss The 2009 Annual Killeen Heights Rotary

Crawfish Boil, Silent Auction, and Charitable Corp. Vehicle Raffle
Saturday May 2nd

Last Cluster Meeting of 2008-09

Posted by Steven Walden

Killeen Heights Rotarians will not be meeting as a group at the Shilo on Friday April 17th. Instead, we are going to meet in smaller groups of Rotarians, or "Clusters".

Victory Corner

Posted by Sherry Hoffpauir

Air Personality at Victory Corner

Economic Development

Posted by Sherry Hoffpauir

Economic Development in Killeen

Polio Eradication Still Faces Challenges

Posted by Stephen Hanik

Salk's Polio Vaccine Celebrates Anniversary April 12. The field of medicine has a record of virtually uninterrupted progress. We are always learning how to save more lives.

RYLA Positions Available

Posted by Stephen Hanik

Jobs Available At This Year's RYLA

To Have & To Hold

Posted by Stephen Hanik

Posted by Sherry Hoffpauir

The Killeen Municipal Court Community Garden

Scholarship Deadline Extended

Posted by Barbara Merlo

The 2011 Killeen-Heights Rotary scholarship application is now available on the website. Click on the "Downloads" section for instructions and the application form. Applications are due April 22, 2011 to Scholarship Chairman Susan Jones.

Posted by Stephen Hanik

Home - A Feeling and A Place

Posted by Stephen Hanik

Just the sound of the word evokes a feeling of comfort. Be it ever so humble, there is no place like home.

Revisiting The 4-Way Test and Principles

Posted by Stephen Hanik

It's time to reinvest some time in the 4-Way Test and our guiding principles. Created in 1932, the 4-Way Test is recited at each meeting. Most of us have this simple passage committed to memory.

Help Welcome Back 4 ID Troops

Posted by Sherry Hoffpauir

Brigadier General Mark McDonald asks Rotarians to help welcome back troops!

Resolve to Give Blood

Posted by Sherry Hoffpauir

Proposed Dues Increase

Posted by Rich Kaye

Pursuant to Article 16, Amendments, of the By-Laws of the Rotary Club of Killeen Heights (Rev. 07/08), a change has been proposed to Section 2 of Article 6, Fees and Due.

"Live and Let Live" is Veteran's Motto

Posted by Sherry Hoffpauir

Texas Veterans Commission executive director speaks to Killeen Heights Rotary Club.

Sauceda Rejoins

Posted by Stephen Hanik

Revisiting Our Mission

Posted by Stephen Hanik

November is Rotary Foundation Month and it's a good time to revisit our local and worldwide mission.

Pirates & Political Candidate Attends Rotary

Posted by Sherry Hoffpauir

A Pirate and Sarah Palin, Vice Presidential Candidate aka our incoming Club President, Lisa Griffin, made an appearance at the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Killeen Heights.

Fort Hood Commander Reflects on first 100 days

Posted by Sherry Hoffpauir

Posted by Stephen Hanik

What Rotary Expects of Us

Posted by Lisa Griffin

Every Friday we get together for breakfast and fellowship with people in our community. For Rotarians new and seasoned, it is easy to forget that we are also part of an international organization.

Mission Statement

Posted by Stephen Hanik

Mission Statement

We focus our resources - time, talents and finances - to reduce the mortality rate of children by supporting water, literacy, health and hunger programs; impacting fewer projects/agencies but with greater support to enable real change in these areas of need.

Make Dreams of an Education Real

Posted by Rich Kaye

District 5870 actively participates annually in the oldest program offered by the RI Foundation, the Ambassadorial Scholarship.

You can help Rotary achieve a polio-free world.

Posted by Rich Kaye

The US$200 million funding agreement between Rotary and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation marks another milestone in Rotary's 20-year legacy of polio eradication work.