February 3rd Newsletter

Meeting Information

Location: Hermann Park Golf Course Clubhouse

Address: 52155 North MacGregor Way, Houston, TX 77030

Zoom Hyperlink: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89392398912?pwd=MDWIGQzU5layU2RHQwYwpUkt3NKrrG.1

Meeting ID: 893 9239 8912

Password: rotary

This Week's Speaker

Erinn Horton, Director of Volunteer Engagement at Kids' Meals Inc., she leads the strategic connection of corporations and volunteer groups with meaningful, hands -on opportunities that directly support Houston's pre-school-aged children. Erinn is a graduate of Sam Houston State University with a degree in Business Management.

Kids’ Meals is ending childhood hunger by delivering free, healthy meals to the doorsteps of Greater Houston’s hungriest preschool-aged children and, through collaboration, providing their families with resources to help end the cycle of poverty.

Kids' Meals Montgomery County - JustServe

News & Events

Join us for the Texas Fire Fighters Home Open House celebrating the opening of TFFH 7th apartment for first responders in need.

📅 Friday, Feb 6, 2026

🕓 4:00–7:00 PM

📍 2222 Maroneal St, Houston

Program starts 4:15 PM • Ribbon cutting at 5:30 PM

Please RSVP:

https://evite.me/rEGuYBuxdp

DISTRICT 5890 "ALL CLUB" GALA

Our District's annual "All Club" Gala on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Let us Unite for Good to End Polio Now. Wear RED orPurple to show your support!

5:15 pm: Registration opens
5:30 - 6:15 pm: Major Donor Reception
7 pm: Dinner and the program begins

Location: Safari Texas Ranch, 11627 FM 1464 Rd, Richmond, TX 77407

If you would like to go, please get in touch with Art Bautista or Cheryl Bressler for ticket information)

DISTRICT 5890 Conference - April 30th-May 3rd, 2026

Bill Palko, Past District Governor will be at our February 4 meeting to update our members on the District Conference this Spring.

The District 5890 Conference will be held at the Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa, and Conference Center April 30 - May 3. It will feature a host of speakers, networking opportunities with fellow Rotarians, a fishing trip in Galveston Bay, and a variety of attractions to visit at Moody Gardens. Please see the District website for more details.

Community Service Projects

President's Day Flags Service Project

Friday, February 6th
- Meet at 9:00 am at 2115 Lexington St. to load flags in vehicles
- Or, meet in the Memorial neighborhood on 11815 Durrette Dr. at 9:30 am
Saturday, February 7th
- Meet at 9:00 am at 2115 Lexington St. to load flags in vehicles

Volunteers needed — and everyone is welcome. Bring along family, friends, and coworkers to help with our main fundraiser that fuels our scholarships and community service.

Houston Food Bank Service Project

Hard working Rotarians this Saturday worked with the Houston Food Bank to package Senior Boxes with fellow volunteers. Results…

Pallets Filled: 24
Pounds of Food: 32,616
Meals Prepared = 27,180 !

Last Week's SpeaFer

Owen Duffy, Ph.D., Curator and Director of Exhibits at Asia Society Texas. Spoke about their current exhibit, The House of Pikachu, To learn more, visit https://asiasociety.org/texas/exhibitions/house-pikachu

Club Social

Weekly Social

Please join your fellow Rotarians for our weekly Thursday social at Baileson's Brewery at 4:30 pm.

Feel free to invite friends and colleagues to the social, as a great way to learn more about our club and Rotary!

Baileson's Brewing Co.

2322 Bissonnet St.

Houston, TX 77005

Quote of the Day

“Wisdom is oftentimes nearer when we stoop than when we soar." - William Wordsworth