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Nine members of the Rotary Club of Galveston were recognized at a recent meeting for upgrading their Paul Harris Fellow status by making additional generous contributions to Rotary International.

Welcome New Member

Amy Maxwell Chase (left) was introduced as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Galveston at a recent meeting. Making the introduction was her sponsor, Mary Lou Hollender. Welcome to the club, Amy! (photo by Robyn Bushong.)

Rotarians Recognized for Donations to Club Foundation

Carolyn Clyburn (left) and Mary Lou Hollender (right) were recognized at a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Galveston for their generous financial support of the Club's Galveston Rotary Foundation, Inc. as members of the Club's VIT Association. Clyburn was recognized as a new member of the VIT and Hollender for upgrading her membership in the VIT ( an acronym defining this club as the Fifth Club in Texas founded as part of Rotary International.) Neil Nathan, chair for this project, made the presentations. (Photo by Robyn Bushong.)

Rotarians Honored for their Club Service

At a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Galveston, Club President Mary Brechtel presented members with awards to recognize their dedication and service to the Club.

Rotary International Conference in Houston

Club members attended the Rotary International Convention in Houston June 4-8, 2022. Over 10,000 Rotarians from all over the world traveled to Houston for this wonderful annual event. Members left to right: Bobby Rodriguez, Randy Klibert, PDG Ulli Budelmann, Club President Mary Brechtel, President-Elect Cissy Matthews, President-Nominee Barbara Winburn, Ming Tzeng, Jeannie Guarino, Mike Guarino, ADG Ruth Finkelstein Suhler

Donation to African Children's Haven

The Rotary Club of Galveston and the Galveston Kiwanis Club joined together at a recent Rotary Club meeting to present representatives for the African Children's Haven two grants: $2,000 from the Rotary Club of Galveston's Galveston Rotary Foundation, Inc., and $3,000 from the Kiwanis Club, to fund Volunteer Training.

Tree Planting with Artists Boat

Members of the Rotary Club of Galveston joined with Artists Boat volunteers to help plant new trees on west Galveston Island, Saturday, May 14. Assisting in the tree planting was Club President, Mary Brechtel, kneeling (left) front row.

Member Awarded the Roll of Fame Award

Keith Bassett was recognized at a recent Rotary Club of Galveston meeting as the newest recipient and honoree of the Rotary District 5910 "Roll of Fame." This honor is intended to recognize those Rotarians who have distinguished themselves by outstanding service to their club, community, and District. President Mary Brechtel presented Bassett with his award. (photo by Robyn Bushong.)

Rotary Members Participate in Adopt-A-Beach

Members of the Rotary Club of Galveston, friends and family members participated in the semi-annual Texas Adopt-A-Beach Clean-up, held April 9.

Rotarian Honored for her Work with Alzheimer's Walk

Rotarian Sally Byrom (right) was honored at a recent Rotary Club of Galveston meeting for her outstanding long-time commitment and dedication to our club's participation in the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's.

Donations to Eradicate Polio

President of the Rotary Club of Galveston, Mary Brechtel, recently presented a check for $4,000 to District Governor, Jerry Springfield, on behalf of the Club's financial efforts to "Challenge" and to help eradicate polio world-wide. District Governor Springfield also was the club's program on Wednesday, November 17. (Photo by Robyn Bushong.)