Speakers

Speaker Date Topic
Club Business Oct 29, 2026 12:00 PM
Eric Liu, District Chair, The Rotary Foundation Nov 12, 2026 12:00 PM
The Rotary Foundation
The Rotary Foundation

ABOUT PDG ERIC LIU

Eric is a first generation Chinese American who was born in Taiwan. He moved to the United States after he graduated from High School. Eric was invited to join the Rotary Club of Memorial-Spring Branch in 2005. He has been active since he joined Rotary with perfect attendance for the last 21 years. Eric met his wife Sandra in 1986 while they were both attending college in Houston. They got married in 1988. They have one son, Blake, who is also practicing Chiropractic in Houston. 

Eric has been volunteering in club, district, zone, and international level within Rotary International. He and Sandra belong to the Major Donor, Bequest, Paul Harris, and White Hat Society. He is currently the District Rotary Foundation Chair of our district and he has been training and facilitating the District Governors internationally and in our paired zones for the last 5 years.     

As DRFC, Eric serves as the primary liaison between the district committee and club members to promote giving, coordinate grants, and ensure proper fund stewardship. He is also charged with:
  • Inspire Giving: Lead the club’s fundraising efforts for the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, and endowment funds. Encourage designations like Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY) and Paul Harris Fellows.
  • Manage Grants: Oversee the qualification process for Rotary global and district grants. Attend mandatory grant management seminars to ensure club eligibility.
  • Educate Members: Conduct at least four inspiring, Foundation-focused programs or presentations for the club each year
  • Set Goals: Work with the club president and president-elect to set and monitor annual Foundation giving and participation goals.
  • Oversee Committee: Recruit and prepare committee members. Form subcommittees as needed (e.g., annual giving, major gifts, PolioPlus).
  • Budget Management: Manage the committee’s budget and collaborate with the club treasurer on Rotary grant funds.