Members of the Rotary Club of Galveston, along with family members, joined together Saturday morning, September 18, to participate in the Texas General Land Office's semi-annual "Adopt-A-Beach" all-volunteer initiative.
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Welcome to the Rotary Club of Galveston, Texas
Service Above Self
We meet In Person
Wednesdays at 12:00 PM
Fisherman's Wharf
2200 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX 77550
United States of America
Galveston, TX 77550
United States of America
David Tepera, owner of Ageless Muscle Fitness Center in Friendswood, was the program at the August 25th meeting. Overview of his presentation was that their goal was to "give their clients a better quality of life " through proper weight training and diet.
Stephanie Fitzgerald, Regional Manager for the Bay Area Chapter (Houston and Southeast Texas) of the Alzheimer's Association, was the guest speaker at the Club's July 28, 2021 meeting. Fitzgerald shared with the members all of the many excellent resources available for those suffering from Alzheimer's, as well as vital support and resources available for the caregiver. (photo by Robyn Bushong.)
This' year's Walk to End Alzheimer's will be on October 9, 2021. To join the team or donate please go to act.alz.org/goto/RovinRotarian
Judy Johnson was recognized as the Rotary Club of Galveston's "Most Valuable Member" for the Rotary year 2020-2021 at a recent meeting. Club President Mike Guarino made the presentation. (photo by Robyn Bushong.)
Longtime member of the Rotary Club of Galveston, Neil Nathan (left) was honored at a recent club meeting by receiving the Club Service Award. Making the presentation was Club President, Mike Guarino. (Photo by Robyn Bushong.)
President of the Rotary Club of Galveston, Mike Guarino, recognized Cissy Matthews (center) and Lauren Suderman Millo for their Distinguished Service during this past Rotary year. Working together, they initiated and produced virtual and/or hybrid club meetings to ensure that all club members had access to the club's meetings during the Covid 19 pandemic. (photo by Robyn Bushong.)
Adrian Diaz, a graduate of Odyssey Academy, was honored recently as a recipient of a $2,500 scholarship from the Rotary Club of Galveston's Galveston Rotary Foundation.
Daniel Golan was awarded a $2,500 scholarship from the Rotary Club of Galveston's Galveston Rotary Foundation.
Several members of the Rotary Club of Galveston were recognized at a recent meeting for their generous financial contributions to their club. Each member pictured was honored either with a higher category recognition as a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow, or for special recognition as a VIT member (Fifth in Texas) of the club's Galveston Rotary Foundation, Inc. Pictured (from left) Gary Peters, Cissy Matthews, Sally Byrom, and Immediate Past President, Jim Byrom. Club President, Mike Guarino (far right) presented the awards. (photo by Robyn Bushong.)
Kristen Carlson was honored as the Rotary Club of Galveston's "District 5910 Roll of Fame" recipient at a recent meeting. Carlson is also a past president of the club. (Photo by Robyn Bushong.)
CELEBRATING DR. BILL GLENN, JR'S 70TH ANNIVERSARY AS A ROTARIAN! 70 years ago Dr. Bill Glenn, Jr. joined our Club. He has been an outstanding Rotarian and a great mentor to countless members.
For the past two consecutive years - 2019 and 2020 - the Rotary Club of Galveston has been the #1 fundraising team in the USA in raising contributions for the WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S.
Presenting the club's award was Stephanie Fitzgerald (front,right), Regional Manager for the Bay Area/Galveston Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Accepting the award for the Rotary Club of Galveston was Club President (front,left) Mike Guarino. Also pictured are Rotarian Sally Byrom (back,left), Current board member, Alzheimer's Association and 2019 Chair "Walk to End Alzheimer's); Rotarian Kyle Albright, 2020 "Walk" Chair; and Rotarian Trey Dibrell (far right), representing the the Dr. Leon Bromberg Trust. The 2021 Chair for the "Walk" will be Rotarian and immediate Past President, Jim Byrom, not pictured. (photo by Robyn Bushong.)
Peace Corps volunteers and Rotary members find meaningful connections
The relationship between Rotary International and the Peace Corps, made official with a 2014 partnership agreement, has its foundation in the organizations’ shared values.
3D printers to the rescue
Rotary members join 3D print enthusiasts to make personal protective equipment in short supply due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rotary Foundation receives highest rating from Charity Navigator for 13th consecutive year
Rotary Foundation receives highest rating from Charity Navigator for 13th consecutive