This Month’s Rotary Theme: Saving Mothers and Children
Each year, nearly 6 million children under the age of five – and countless mothers – lose their lives due to preventable causes such as malnutrition, lack of access to skilled healthcare, and poor sanitation. As Rotarians, we are uniquely positioned to transform this stark statistic into a story of hope and action.
Vision & Impact
Rotary’s mission in this cause is clear: to expand access to quality care, ensuring that mothers and their children not only survive—but thrive.
How Rotary Drives Change
Our global service reflects this commitment in action:
Initiative
Description
Immunizations & Birth Kits
Providing essential vaccines and safe birthing tools to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality
Mobile Health Clinics
Delivering prenatal and pediatric care to remote and underserved areas
Training Programs
Educating mothers on breastfeeding, preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission, and hygiene best practices
Targeted Grants
Funding sustainable pilot programs (e.g., home-delivery safety, cancer screenings, fistula repair) in countries like Nigeria and India
✨ Get Involved
This theme invites us to turn compassion into action—whether through volunteering, raising funds, or igniting awareness in our community. Every step, no matter how small, adds up to lasting global impact.
Let’s commit this month to shining the spotlight on vulnerable mothers and children—together, we can uplift entire families and communities.
For more inspiration or to explore grants and project ideas, visit Rotary International’s “Saving Mothers and Children” page.
📣 Invite Guests to South Tyler Rotary – It’s Easy with Facebook!
Want to help grow our club and share the Rotary experience? 💡 It’s as easy as a few clicks!
✅ Head over to our South Tyler Rotary Facebook Page
Under the Events section, you’ll find every upcoming meeting listed. Within each event, we include details about our weekly guest speakers in the Discussion tab.
📲 Here’s how you can help:
Visit the event for our next meeting.
Click “Invite” and select your friends who might enjoy Rotary.
Facebook will send automatic reminders to those you invite!
Whether they’re interested in community service, leadership, or simply great networking and lunch, guests are always welcome—and Facebook makes it easier than ever to reach out.
Let’s grow together, one guest at a time! 🌟
🏈 This Week at South Tyler Rotary – July 14 Meeting Reminder
Join us this Monday, July 14, as we welcome Sam Gillispie, the new Athletics Director for Tyler ISD, as our guest speaker.
Mr. Gillispie brings over 35 years of experience in education, coaching, and leadership. He’ll share his vision for the future of Tyler ISD athletics and how sports can develop character, discipline, and opportunity for students across the district.
📍 Location: First Christian Church – 4202 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler
🕛 Time: Meeting begins promptly at 12:00 PM
🥗 Lunch and fellowship will be provided
🗣️ Don’t forget to invite a guest! This is a fantastic opportunity to share the Rotary experience and connect others to our mission of service and leadership.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Set a Reminder and Mark your Calendar for Next Monday!!
On Monday, July 21 we will join our friends at the Food Bank Rotary Club for some time of service. Serving at the Food Bank is always a fun time! Throw on your tennis shoes and your favorite Rotary shirt and join the FUN!
MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS ARE COMING SOON!!
We want to learn more and share more about our members! Think about something unique about yourself, your Rotary story and why you are a Rotarian! We will share this information in our newsletters and with our community of followers and if you are brave enough, there may even be a video!
Club Information
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
This Month’s Rotary Theme: Saving Mothers and Children
