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32nd Reed Franklin Spaghetti Supper
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Congratulation Grant RecipientsSouth Tyler Rotary Grant Awards by Tiffany Damskov |
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South Tyler Rotary 2024 Grant RecipientsJanuary 8, 2024 South Tyler Rotary awarded local non-profit organizations $18,650.00 from the proceeds of our April 2023 Reed Franklin Spaghetti Supper. Recipients include:  |
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Oh, what fun we have.... South Tyler Rotary members and their guests are out in full swing this Christmas Season.
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DGND Diane Kavanaugh
Congratulations to Diane Kavanaugh who has been selected as District Governor Nominee Designate. She has been selected to serve during the 2026-2027 Rotary Year. |
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Pints for Polio
π»π Exciting News! Pints for Polio is BACK! π»π Get ready to raise your mugs and join us for an unforgettable Oktoberfest celebration at East Texas Brewery on Saturday, September 30th that will begin with Pints for Polio at 4:30pm! π»π₯¨ πββοΈ But here's the twist: it's only a 0.5K! That's right, just half a kilometer of fun! Can you run/walk fast without spilling your cold brew? Then this is the event for you! πββοΈ We've got some fantastic t-shirts and mugs waiting for you, so mark your calendars and save the date! π
You won't want to miss this! π Let's come together and make a difference while having a blast with the South Tyler Rotary Club! π€ See you there! ππ» #PintsForPolio #Oktoberfest #SouthTylerRotaryClub #SaveTheDate |
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Maui Disaster FundImagine losing everything but the clothes on your back. Imagine losing your home, your business and life as you know it. Help those living through this disaster by donating to the Rotary District 5000 Relief Fund.  Click here to donate. |
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District Governor Karen Maines Wow! July 1st is here, and suddenly itβs a new Rotary year. A new beginning. A time to celebrate what our District and clubs have achieved this past year, and to look forward to doing even more to share Rotary within our communities and beyond. Really making a difference! |
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If you want to be happy, try to make someone else happyIF YOU WANT TO BE HAPPY, TRY TO MAKE SOMEONE ELSE HAPPY A NEW STUDY SHOWS THAT DOING KIND THINGS FOR OTHERS IS AN IMPORTANT PATH TO HAPPINESS. BY JILL SUTTIE | MAY 12, 2021When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, he assured Americans of their right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This idea seems to lead many Americans to chase after new gadgets and hedonistic pleasures. But what if that approach is wrong? What if happiness comes from aiming to make others happy, instead of doing nice things for yourself?  That is exactly what a recent study found. |
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A Message from your 2023-2024 Club President Create Hope in the World. What a great theme for the β23-β24 Rotary International Year! I welcome you to the Rotary Club of South Tyler. I am excited about this year in Rotary. It will be my second time to serve as Club President but my first time serving South Tyler and in lovely East Texas. I have been a member of Rotary since 2010, a member of the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise, and the Rotary Club of Kona. While Hawaii was fun, I am thrilled to see all the things we will be doing in ETX this year. We are rededicating ourselves to the βService Above Selfβ platform and with our desire of βCreating Hope in ETXβ. I hope you will join us at one of our meetings, service projects, or fundraisers. We are nothing without our members serving. Yours in Service, Brandie Henderson South Tyler Rotary President 2023-2024 |
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Create Hope in the World The year 2023-2024 theme is "CREATE HOPE IN THE WORLD""The goal is to restore hope β to help the world heal from destructive conflicts and, in turn, to help us achieve lasting change for ourselves." - President-Elect of Rotary International Gordon McInally |
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What does it mean to be a ROTARIAN? |
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Pints for Polio 0.5K at ETX Brewing |
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Thank you Bancorp South - Diamond Sponsor |
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Thank you Carter BloodCare - Diamond Sponsor |
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Thank you Kimberly Ashley - Platinum Sponsor |
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Thank you Jeff Johnston - Diamond Sponsor |
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Thank you Genesis Gives Back - Platinum Sponsor |
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Thank you Wana Crouch, Realtor - Platinum Sponsor |
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Thank you Hurley Benefit Services - Platinum Sponsor |
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Thank you Clay White - Platinum Sponsor |
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Grants awarded to local nonprofitsProceeds from the 2021 Reed Franklin Spaghetti Supper were awarded to local nonprofits in the Tyler and Smith County area. Over $24,000 was distributed. Read more for details and photos. |
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The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious ServiceSouth Tyler Rotarian and Past District Governor Lee Montgomery received the Rotary Foundation "Citation for Meritorious Service" from District Governor Mike Groom at the Foundation Banquet March 19th in Marshall, Texas.  |
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2022 Spaghetti Supper |
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2021 Rotary Clubs of Tyler Christmas ParadeThank you Gabriela Aguilar for this wonderful video of the Rotary Clubs of Tyler Christmas Parade! |
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South Tyler Rotary in the News! |
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2021 Christmas Parade a huge success! |
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Now accepting 2021 Grant Applications |
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Patrick Mahomes honored by South Tyler RotaryClub President Beth Blaisdell presents Pat Mahomes, father of Patrick Mahomes, with the South Tyler Rotary Service Above Self Award.  |
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Year End Celebration and Officer InstallationTom DeWitt receives the Rotary International "Citation for Meritorious Service"  PDG Tom DeWitt, DG Mike Groom, Anne DeWitt, PDG Jack Welge, PDG Ted Huffines, Past President Diane Kavanaugh
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Four-Way Test Speech Contest |
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President's Comments May 2021 |
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Service Award Nominations Now OpenService Awards Nominations At our June 28th meeting, South Tyler Rotary recognizes community members for their service to Tyler and Smith County. Please submit your nominations for Educator, First Responder, Health Care, or Community Volunteer by May 25th. And/or, reach out to those in your circles who might know of a worthy nominee. Nominations can come from Rotary members and non-Rotary members. The nominee does not need to be a Rotarian. We're using google forms to collect the data. We'll need your contact information, nominee name/employer, contact info (if known) and a description of why this person should be considered for the award. Click here to submit your nomination. Contact Jarad Kent if you have any questions. |
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New Members Inducted March 2021 |
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Bergfeld Park Clean Up - MLK DayIn honor of the MLK holiday, South Tyler Rotarians met at Bergeld Park for our Quarterly cleanup.  |
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Rotary Clubs of Tyler Christmas Parade |
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2019-2020 Rotary Citation - Platinum Congratulations South Tyler Rotary on achieving the 2019-20 Rotary Presidential Citation - Platinum level! |
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October President's Comments |
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Triage Facility - Guatemala |
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2020 Rotary Clubs of Tyler Christmas Parade
Registration now open for the 2020 Rotary Clubs of Tyler Christmas Parade December 5th at 10:00 a.m.
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September Book Drive
September is Basic Education and Literacy Month. South Tyler Rotary hosts a book drive in September for Literacy Council of Tyler
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Rotary International Helps the East Texas Food Bank |
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August President's Comments |
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Now accepting 2020 Grant Applications |
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Club Grant Presentation to Nurse-Family Partnership South Tyler Rotary President Diane Kavanaugh and member Pam Jacobsen presented Jasmine Farrish with the Nurse-Family Partnership at UT Health Science a check for $2,618.00 as our 2020 Club Project Grant. |
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President's Message |
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Interviews at Robert E. Lee High School with RYLA Candidates
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Grand Opening for Splasher Project
Thank you for all of the South Tyler Rotarians for coming out for the grand opening of the Splasher the Dolphin Splash Pad at Bergfeld Park to celebrate our first ever Rotary project grant.. See article below from Tyler Morning Telegraph.
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STR End-of-Year Celebration Award Recipients
South Tyler Rotary gave the 2018 Community Awards to the following recipients on June 24th at our End of the Year Celebration: |
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1st Annual 0.5K Pints for Polio Beer Run
Join South Tyler Rotary on May 18th for the 1st annual ETX Brewing Co. 0.5K Pints for Polio Beer Run. |
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Mayor's Proclamation
City of Tyler Mayor Martin Heines proclaimed February 23, 2019 as "The Rotary Club of South Tyler Day".. Mayor Heines presented the proclamation to President Amanda Folmar at our March 4th meeting along with City Council members Don Warren and Bob Westbrook, both members of our club. The proclamation coincided with the 114th anniversary of Rotary International.  |
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In Memoriam - Roddey Hogan
Our hearts are saddened by the loss of Roddey Hogan. Roddey joined South Tyler Rotary in early 2014 and quickly became a valuable member of our club and a Paul Harris Fellow. He will be greatly missed. Please keep Roddey's family in your prayers. Obituary He was born June 5, 1945 in Waco to Eddie W. and Barbara Ann Hogan.
Roddey was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church, Junior Achievement, Rotary Club, and Boy Scouts of America, where he received many awards throughout the years. He graduated from Texas A&M in 1970, and was in the Corps of Cadets. He was self-employed as a CPA for over 30 years. Roddey was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his older brother, Walter Louis Hogan. He is survived by his loving wife, Denise Cates Hogan; his son, Matthew Hogan and wife Sara; grandchildren, Isaiah and Abigail; his son Cameron, as well as his sister, Suzie Bogard and her husband Dewane. If desired, memorials may be made to The Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701, The American Cancer Society |
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Rotarians in the News
Congratulations to South Tyler Rotarian Tom Perkins on being sworn in as the new commander of the 3rd Battalion of the Texas State Guard's 19th Regiment. Thank you for your service! South Tyler Rotarians Bob Westbrook, Jackie Cannon, Amanda Folmar, Mallory Mazarakes and Sam Scarborough attended Tom's swearing in ceremony.  |
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2019-2020 Officers Elected
Congratulations to South Tyler Rotarian Jeff Johnston on his election as President for the 2019-2020 Rotarian year. Jeff is a long term member of Rotary since 1988 and came to South Tyler in 2015. He currently serves as our Services Chair and assists the District with Club Visioning. Jeff and his board start their term on July 1st. President Elect - Jeff Johnston Secretary - Marla Boren Treasurer - Tom Seale President Nominee (2020-2021) - Diane Kavanaugh |
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Holiday of Hope - Children's Advocacy Center
Thanks to the generosity of South Tyler Rotary members, we raised $900.00 during pass the hat for the Holiday of Hope program for the Children's Advocacy Center. Holiday of Hope allows the CAC to partner with generous supporters and share Christmas with clients and their families who do not have the resources to afford this celebration. Members of South Tyler Rotary and the Bishop Gorman Interact Club went shopping on Thursday, November 15th to buy gifts for the 9 children we adopted through the program. With our help, children who have experienced the unthinkable will wake up Christmas morning to gifts and everyday necessities that will be cherished.  Santa's helpers included STR members Mark Roberts, Brandie Henderson, Carol Conover and Amanda Folmar and Bishop Gorman Interact Club members Olivia Roberts, Lindy Navara, Sloane Salitore and Emma Schuermann., |
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South Tyler Rotary hosts Women's Self Defense Class
Join South Tyler Rotary at our first Women's Self Defense Class Thursday, October 25th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The class is at First Christian Church in the Family Life Center gym. This is a free women's self defense class for all women! South Tyler Rotary is hosting this class for any woman wanting to learn safety techniques that could potentially keep her and her family safe in emergency situations. Tyler Police Department will teach and facilitate the class!
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Back to School Supply Drive
During the month of August we will hold a back to school supply drive benefiting Champions for Children of Smith County. We will collect items at our August 6th, 13th and 20th meetings. We will present the supplies to Champions at our August 20th meeting. Items needed: pens/pencils erasers pencil box/pouch crayons/markers highlighters notebook paper construction paper composition books glue/glue sticks hand sanitizer children's books (new or used) |
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South Tyler Rotary in the news: South Tyler Rotary elects its youngest president in history |
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Presidential Installation and Spirit of Tyler Award
The South Tyler Rotary Club (STR) had several reasons to celebrate at its club meeting on Monday, June 18, 2018: South Tyler Rotary Club honored outgoing President Nancy Crawford with the inaugural SPIRIT OF TYLER award. This annual award honors individuals who personify the Rotary motto "Service above Self" and serve the Tyler community. Crawford distinguished herself through continuous service as Executive Director of the Literacy Council of Tyler (LCOT) for over 25 years. LCOT began in 1990 serving 100 students in its adult literacy program. Under Crawford's leadership, LCOT has expanded its program offerings and now serves over 2000 students a year in 19 locations. LCOT has been honored as an "Elite" program by the State of Texas and has received numerous other awards. In Rotary, Crawford led STR to new highs during her tenure as President. Through her professional and public service accomplishments in serving the needs of the residents of Tyler, Crawford exemplifies the true SPIRIT OF TYLER. Therefore, South Tyler Rotary Club has bestowed its first annual SPIRIT OF TYLER award to Nancy Crawford. In addition, the South Tyler Rotary Club installed Amanda Folmar as its 2018-2019 President. Notably, she is the youngest President in this clubβs 52 year history. Charles "Pic" Pickens, STRβs very first President, was there to pass the gavel (βPicβ served in 1967-1968). In addition, there were 20 past South Tyler Presidents in attendance, including Curt Boldt, Tom Eckert, John Hart, Rob Jones, Terry Brannon, John King, Tom Seale, Jim Guay, Mark Roberts, Jesse Acosta, Bill Coates, Rich Davis, Dave Sherman, Tom DeWitt, John Hart, Steve Taylor, and Nancy Crawford. Performing the installation was Judy Guthrie, incoming Rotary 5830 District Governor (she was the first woman in the Carthage Rotary Club). Other officials from Rotary District 5830 included current District Governor Ted Huffhines of Marshall, District Governor Nominee Jack Welge of Longview, several Past Rotary District Governors: John Childs (Tyler Rotary); Shirley Griffin (Longview Rotary); Carroll Greenwaldt (Longview Rotary); Tom DeWitt (STR); and Lee Montgomery (STR). Also present to show support for the South Tyler Rotary Club were Todd Froebe, incoming President for the Rotary Club of Lindale, and George Roberts, incoming President for the Rotary Club of Tyler.  |
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South Tyler Rotary Awards GrantsSouth Tyler Rotary awarded local non-profit organizations over $12,000.00 in grants from the proceeds of their April 2017 Spaghetti Supper. Grant recipients include: Azleway Breckenridge Village CASA Champions for Children Children's Advocacy Center Discovery Science Place East Texas Crisis Center KTBB All Stars Meals on Wheels North Tyler Developmental Academy Royal Family Kids' Camp Salvation Army Samaritan Counseling Smith County Historical Society STR Interact Clubs Texas Asthma Camp UT Tyler Athletic Dept |
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Another Successful Spaghetti Supper
Thanks to the hard work of all of our members, another Reed Franklin Spaghetti Supper is in the books! We had almost 100% participation in either volunteering at the event and/or raising funds. Congratulations to President Elect Amanda Folmar on a great job organizing this year's event! By the numbers: $45,266 donated 821 meals served 165 volunteer hours 48 members volunteered 14 Interact members volunteered   Congratulations to Team Kavanaugh on pulling out a close, but hard fought victory on raising the most money. Pictured are team members Dave Sherman, Breck Watson, Diane Kavanaugh, Nancy Crawford and Stephanie McLean. Not pictured are Tifffany Hawkins and Alan Brown.Breck Watson took home the Spaghetti Supper Trophy for individually raising the most money. Carl Watson's name was selected from those selling over $1000.00 for the Paul Harris Fellowship. |
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Bergfeld Park Clean Up - April 30th
Seventeen South Tyler Rotary members, one spouse and six future members met at Bergfeld Park on Monday, April 30th for our first ever Adopt A Park clean up. Teams dispersed through out the park with litter grabbers and trash bags. Thanks to our newest members, Lori Scott, Stephanie McLean, Pat Flanagan and Brandie Henderson, for coming out. She's so new she hasn't even filled out the application, but thank you also to Hollie Paul for jumping right in to help. Marla Boren's husband, Curtis Boren, helped as well. Our young helpers for the day were the kids of Stephanie, Brandie, Hollie and Amanda Folmar. Other South Tyler Rotarians helping out include Art Mullan, Alan Brown, Tom DeWitt, Lee Montgomery, Kimberly Ashley, Carol Conover, Jeff Johnston, Roddey Hogan, Nancy Crawford and Diane Kavanaugh To see pictures from the event, click here. South Tyler Rotary officially adopted Bergfeld Park and will conduct quarterly clean up events.
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Thank you to our sponsors!
On behalf of South Tyler Rotary and our members, a large "THANK YOU" to all of the 2018 Reed Franklin Spaghetti Supper sponsors! DIAMOND SPONSORS
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26th Annual Reed Franklin Spaghetti Supper
South Tyler Rotary Foundation Spaghetti Supper Thursday, April 26th from 5:00 to 7:00 First Christian Church Family Life Center (Loop 323 & Broadway) South Tyler Rotary hosts the Reed Franklin Annual Spaghetti Supper on Thursday, April 26th. Since 1992 this annual fundraiser helps South Tyler Rotary supports local non-profit organizations and causes. Each year, 50 percent of the funds raised each year are immediately applied to programs and services in the local area. The remaining 50 percent are held in the South Tyler Rotary's Foundation for use in future endeavors. Sponsors and attendees enjoy a huge helping of homemade spaghetti, tossed salad, garlic bread, dessert, and a non-alcoholic beverage - dine in or carry-out. Individual tickets are $10.00 each and sponsorships are available starting at $100.00. Reed Franklin was a former club president, a founder of the spaghetti supper and a great champion of civic causes in the community. Franklin died in April 2015. |
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Tyler Rotary Clubs team up with City of Tyler for Arbor Day Events South Tyler Rotary, Tyler Sunrise and Tyler Rotary teamed up with the City of Tyler for this year's Arbor Day Events. Rotary members from all three clubs participated at the Arbor Day and tree planting on January 27th at UT Tyler where over 100 trees were planted on the campus. On February 11th Rotarians helped give away 4500 seedlings to Tyler and Smith County Residents. And, the city invites Rotary members to help at an additional tree planting day on February 24th at the Tyler Pounds Regional Airport. .jpg) Each club also plans their own tree planting project to meet the tree planting challenge issued by Rotary International President Ian Risely. He challenged every Rotary club to make a difference by planting a tree for each of its members between the start of the Rotary year on 1 July and Earth Day on 22 April 2018. Trees remove carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from the air, which slows global warming. STR member Lynn Holliman is spearheading planting efforts for our club. Watch for more details at upcoming meetings .  |
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John Hart recognized by Rotary Foundation, Bequest Society Past District Governor Lee Montgomery presented John Hart with the Rotary Foundation Bequest Society, Level 1, recognition for his estate giving.Through a planned gift, donors can provide ongoing support to Rotary programs. Donors can choose structured gifts to be made after their lifetimes, and take advantage of financial and tax benefits, which vary by country. For more information about estate giving, visit https://www.rotary.org/en/donate/planned-giving |
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South Tyler Rotary in the News - Dan Carpenter "Service Above Self" award Our own Dan Carpenter was featured in the Tyler Morning Telegraph on May 16th, 2017. Dan received the Rotary International "Service Above Self" award. The honor recognizes Rotarians who demonstrate Rotaryβs motto, βService Above Self,β by volunteering their time and talents to help others. The award is internationally competitive and is granted to no more than 150 Rotarians worldwide each year. |
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Thought for the Week - Who Said It?
An optimist is the human personification of spring.
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