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ROTARY 5830 FOUNDATION DINNER

🎉 What a Night! 🎉

The Foundation Dinner on Saturday was a huge success! A big congratulations to Brandie Henderson and the entire South Tyler Rotary Club for achieving 100% Foundation Giving, Every Rotarian Every Year, and receiving the prestigious Rotary Citation Award! 👏👏

We also celebrate our incredible South Tyler Rotarians who have advanced their Paul Harris Giving and Bequest Society Levels during the 2024-2025 Rotary Year:

🌟 Kimberly Carney, Adrian Cornejo, Eric LaFlure, Jon Sanders, Scott Williams, John Bailey, Brandie Henderson, Michael Hurley, Randy Marshall, Clint Henderson, Jared Kent, Diane Kavanaugh, and Jeff Johnston.

Your generosity and commitment to Rotary’s mission make a lasting impact! Thank you for all you do!

✨ An Unforgettable Evening of Recognition & Inspiration!

The 2025 District 5830 Foundation Dinner was filled with laughter, fellowship, and inspiration as we celebrated the incredible generosity and service of our Rotarians. 💙💛

We were honored to hear from Rotary International Director for Zones 30 and 31, Beth Stubbs who highlighted the powerful projects our District has funded and participated in—including the Smoke Detector Project completed in Summer 2024. She reminded us that giving to Rotary is truly giving back to ourselves, as every dollar donated is transformed into impactful service in our communities and around the world. 🌍✨

This year, District 5830 shattered records in both giving and service, and making this one of the largest Foundation Dinners in attendance! 🎉

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us at Hollytree Country Club on February 1, 2025—your dedication continues to make a difference!

This Monday....

Join us Monday at noon at First Christian Church for an exciting South Tyler Rotary meeting!

Guest Speaker: Ted Crabtree, East Texas Generators

💨⚡ Be Prepared for the Next Storm! ⚡💨

Recent storms have been a powerful reminder of how important backup power can be. With spring storm season just around the corner, have you thought about how a whole home generator could keep you powered up? 🔋🏡

Join South Tyler Rotary Monday at Noon as we welcome Ted Crabtree, with East Texas Generators! Ted will be sharing expert insights on Whole Home Generators—how they work, why they matter, and what you need to know before the next big storm hits!

📅 Monday at Noon
📍 First Christian Church (Loop & Broadway)
🆓 Guests Welcome and you are encouraged to bring one or two!

Don’t miss this chance to learn how to keep the lights on when the weather takes a turn. See you there! 💡🌪️

Team Spirit Challenge: Be sure to report your January points to your team captain!

Let’s make it a fun and informative gathering—see you there!

Who Will You Invite to Rotary This Week?

Rotary is built on the power of connection, service, and leadership. But have you ever stopped to think about the people in your daily life who would make great Rotarians?

Think about all the places you go and the people you interact with. Who do you know that has a servant’s heart? Maybe it's:

A dedicated coworker who always steps up to help others
The kind-hearted woman at the dry cleaners who greets you with a smile
Your financial advisor, realtor, or insurance agent who thrives on making a difference
A barber or attorney who values relationships and community
A neighbor who never hesitates to lend a helping hand

That person who just came to mind? Invite them to a Rotary meeting!

But here’s the key—it often takes more than just one invitation. People get busy, they may be unsure, or they simply don’t know what Rotary is all about. That’s where you come in!

Take a moment to personally ask them. Share why you think they would be a fantastic Rotarian. Tell them about the impact our club has on the community and how much fun we have while making a difference.

Let’s make it a goal to invite guests to every meeting. If each of us brings just one guest, imagine the possibilities for growth and service!

So, who will you bring to the meeting this week? Tell them you are in a contest and they would really be helping you out!! People love helping people!!

Friendly Competition Continues!!!🏅

📣 South Tyler Rotary Club Members: The Olympics Are Here!

It’s time to rally together, get involved, and compete in the South Tyler Rotary Club Olympics! This exciting challenge runs from January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025, and every activity counts toward building a stronger, more vibrant club.

🌟 REMEMBER: Anything you’ve done since January 1st will count toward your team’s points! So be sure to report your contributions to your team captain.

🏆 Be sure to report your points each week to your team captain!!

📋 Your Team Captains:

Michael
Tiffany
Alex
Kimberly

These leaders will guide their teams through the competition and keep track of points. Let your captain know about your attendance, guest invites, volunteer hours, and other contributions to ensure your efforts are recognized!

🗓 Key Guidelines:

Earn points by attending meetings, bringing guests, participating in service projects, securing Spaghetti Supper sponsorships, attending district events, completing Rotary training, and more.
Monthly updates will keep the competition lively, and the winning team will earn bragging rights and a special prize!

🎯 Purpose:
The South Tyler Rotary Club Olympics is designed to:

Foster fellowship among members.
Encourage participation in club and community activities.
Attract and retain quality members.
Strengthen our ability to serve the community.

Let’s make this a season to remember—engage, connect, and contribute to the success of our club. Together, we’ll grow stronger and have a lot of fun along the way.

💪 Go, Team Michael! Go, Team Tiffany! Go, Team Alex! Go, Team Kimberly!

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SECURE SPONSORS AND EARN POINTS FOR YOUR TEAM AND SOME EXTRA SAUCE FOR THE COMMUNITY!!!!

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Time to Round Up Sponsors!!

Join us for the 33rd Annual Reed Franklin Spaghetti Supper on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the First Christian Church Family Life Center (Loop 323 @ South Broadway)!

Our fundraiser aims to raise over $40,000 to support local non-profits like:

Children’s Advocacy Center

Mosaic Counseling

Champions for Children

PATH

Junior Achievement & many more!

Be a Sponsor/Secure a Sponsor!

Your support makes a lasting impact:

$100 Silver – 10 tickets

$300 Gold – 30 tickets + recognition

$500 Platinum – 50 tickets + special recognition

$1,000 Diamond – 100 tickets + exclusive benefits

Deadline for inclusion in printed materials is March 30, 2025—don’t miss it!

Together, we can continue to make a difference in our community.

Click the link below for more information and a customizable letter to potential sponsors as well as a current invoice.

🍝JOIN THE PASTA POSSE TODAY AND EARN VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR YOUR TEAM!

We are looking for help in the following areas:

Decorations
Printing
Social, Print, and News Media
Photo Booth
Membership Booth
Field of Valor Booth
Day-of-Event Volunteers
Slide Show
Entertainment

Contact Tiffany today to join the gang or sign up at the next meeting! tiffanydamskov@yahoo.com

We will be seeking 2025-2026 Officers soon. If you are interested in serving in any of the following Chair positions and their committee members, please let Tiffany know. Position descriptions will be distributed in Feburary.

Club Service Chair
Sergeant at Arms
Deputy Sergeant at Arms
Club Administration
Program Chair
Membership Chair
Co-Membership Chair
Youth Service Chair
RYLA Coordinator
International Service Chair
Vocational Service Chair
Public Image Chair
Rotary Foundation Chair

Use your skills and step into Leadership!

Our socials are an opportunity for both networking and community fellowship, and therefore family is welcome and encouraged. If you know of anyone who would like to join us, please feel free to include them.

Visitors always welcome!

Service Above Self

Mondays at 12:00 PM

First Christian Church

4202 S. Broadway Ave.
Tyler, TX 75701
United States of America

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Board Meeting - La Madeline

Feb 04, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Monthly Happy Hour @ True Vine
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Feb 21, 2025 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Board Meeting - La Madeline

Mar 04, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Board Meeting - La Madeline

Apr 01, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

33rd Reed Franklin Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser
First Christian Church
Apr 24, 2025 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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Feb 03, 2025 12:00 PM

Ted Crabtree, East Texas Generators

Home Generators

Feb 10, 2025 12:00 PM

Troy Jarman, Beekeeper

Africanized Honey Bee Awareness

Feb 17, 2025 12:00 PM

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President's Day

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President

W. Michael Hurley

Immediate Past President

Brandie Henderson

President Elect

Tiffany Damskov

President Nominee

Alex Fruth

Vice President

Tiffany Damskov

Secretary

Mitchell Young

Chair of Club Service

Alex Fruth

Treasurer

Tom Seale

Executive Secretary

Diane Kavanaugh

Sergeant at Arms

Jerry Terry

Club Administration Co-Chair

Adrian Cornejo

Membership Chair

Tiffany Damskov

Co Membership Chair

Nicole Grant

Youth Services

Kimberly Carney

RYLA Coordinator

Chris McLarry

International Service

Lee Montgomery

Vocational

Stephen Horlander

Club Public Image Chair

Johnny Ortiz

Bulletin Editor

Tiffany Damskov

Rotary Foundation Chair

Tom DeWitt

Member Birthdays

Lee Montgomery

February 5

Tom Seale

February 17

Colleen Colby

February 18

Join Date

Ray McDonald

February 9, 2015

10 years

Johnny Ortiz

February 24, 2019

6 years