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A Lunch and Lesson on the Economy
At the Tuesday Jan 10th meeting, members of the Rotary Club of Fort Worth South enjoyed a lunch and lesson from our own John Pardue and Robert Holman presented who presented economical facts from 2022. The informative session also included what might be happening in 2023. They included interest rates, inflation, bonds, good investments and not so good investments. Questions were asked and thoughtful answers were given. Thank you to you both for sharing your insights
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South meets Western as in Rotary Clubs
Lydia Guajardo Rickard, Executive Director Camp Bowie District. Speaking to a Full House at a joint Rotary meeting of the Rotary Club of Fort Worth South and the Rotary Club of Western Fort Worth. The November 8th meeting was a historic occasion. This joint meeting between these two clubs was a first. Speaking to an audience made up of Rotarians from two different clubs, the Executive Director of the Camp Bowie district shared some great ideas for the future of Camp Bowie District. Every chair in the room was filled at the Ridglea Country Club where the event was held.
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The Rotary Club of Fort Worth South is accepting Community Grant Requests
The Rotary Club of Fort Worth South welcomes grant proposals from nonprofit organizations that provide or assist with basic necessities to those in need such as clothing, housing, furniture, food, medications, vehicle repair, etc. The Deadline for submitting a grant request is December 16, 2022. Applicants must have 501(c)(3) IRS status and primarily serve Tarrant County. The Rotary Club of Fort Worth South is offering grants ranging from $500 to $2,500. The Rotary Club of Fort Worth South may choose to award all or any part of a grant request depending on funds available and the decision of the Foundation Committee and the Board of Directors. |
Guest Speaker Victor Brooks shares the value of a Tarrant County College education
Tarrant County Colleges Victor Brooks, provided an inspiring presentation at our Tuesday noon luncheon meeting at the River Crest Country Club in Fort Worth. The Rotary Club of Fort Worth South is providing 2 full scholarships covering the full tuition of 2 students that are attending Tarrant County College.
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Bud to the Rescue
Sometimes the best laid plans of our bi-weekly meetings go arigh. We had planned District Governor Dan Steele as our guest speaker for our September 27th meeting. Unfortunately, DG Dan is sidelined due back surgery. Area Governor Bud Walker stepped in to give a wonderful presentation.  Introduced by Immediate Past President Theresa Hocker, Bud, to quote member Ellen Kurtzman, provided a "fine speech where we are learning much about ways to improve the club". |
Chris Cobler, Publisher and CEO speaks at Rotary Club of Fort Worth South meeting
There may be some irony in this photo of Chris Cobler in front of the Rotary Four Way Test banner. He is a well respected journalist that exudes the tenants of our Four Way Test of the things we say and do.  Speaking at our September 13th meeting, the Publisher and Editor of the Fort Worth Report provided a frank journalistic assessment of public issues related to Fort Worth and Tarrant county. |
Prospective Members: A little about RCFWS
Fort Worth South Rotary, chartered in 1955, is a grass-roots organization consisting of business professionals and community leaders that volunteer time, talent and resources in order to remedy vital community and international needs. There are over 1.2 million members in all Rotary International clubs worldwide. MEETINGS: River Crest Country Club, Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday from 11:45 to 1 p.m. |
Rotary Foundation Grants - Apply TodayThe Rotary Club of Fort Worth South is pleased to announce the availability of community grants to non-profit organizations from the club’s Fort Worth Foundation. This year, the club is focusing on the needs of Veterans. Grants are available to support educational, medical, socio-economic, mental health, housing or other needs of Veterans and their families.
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Changes to Annual First Responders Recognition LuncheonOur Annual First Responders Recognition Luncheon will switch from a face-to-face event to a digital celebration. Watch this site for details.
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Revised Meeting ScheduleIn person lunch meetings will continue to be suspended through the end of July.
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Carter BloodCare Needs Blood As Rotarians, we must adjust to our “new normal” as this unprecedented environment evolves. We are a People of Action and have a rich history of “Service Above Self”. I believe we can help our community by following the guidelines and instructions given by President Trump, Governor Abbott, and Mayor Price, to limit non-essential travel, avoid gathering in groups, and maintain a six foot distance between others until the infection rate reduces to a manageable level. Our club has historically been active supporters of Carter Blood Care which has a critical need for at least 700 donations in the next 5 days. I encourage eligible members to donate blood at the Hulen or Rosedale donation center in lieu of meeting this week. I donated Wednesday at the Rosedale location and felt very safe. I believe we can do this and demonstrate our service to the community and set an example to those around us. |
Veterans Day program Dwayne Jose, World War II B-26 pilot and member of our Club since 1995, spoke at our Rotary Club today. He’s had a long career in aviation and traveled to 56 countries.
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Dictionary Day at RJ Wilson Club members Robert Holman and Theresa Hocker distribute dictionaries to students at RJ Wilson Elementary.
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Grants Available The Rotary Club of Fort Worth South welcomes grant proposals from organizations engaged in programs or projects that support the educational, medical, nutritional, socio-economic or other needs related to the welfare of children in our community. The Rotary Club of Fort Worth South is offering grants ranging from $500 to $2,500. |
Club participates in #NTxGivingDay Our club's foundation, The Fort Worth Foundation, is a 501C3 organization with the purpose of funding local educational and non profit needs in Fort Worth. We are restricted by our by-laws that 100% of the funding be used in the North Texas area, primarily Fort Worth and Tarrant County. You can schedule a donation now at https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/rotary-fort-worth-south-foundation or jump online on Sept. 19 to be part of the community's effort to raise money for local efforts.
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2019 First Responders LuncheonOur club has honored our hometown heroes for more than 30 years. Register for your spot at our annual First Responders Recognition and Awards Luncheon: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-responder-recognition-awards-luncheon-tickets-58412300764  |
Lockwood gives Harris College of Nursing updateDr. Suzy Lockwood, Dean of the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences at TCU brought the Club an update on the College. They will be adding a greater emphasis on Enhancing Global Health. She was also excited to announce TCU’s first “Nurse Camp” this summer. #JoinConnectStay  |
Katy Cairns Nursing Scholarship Award WinnerDuring the April 3 meeting Clark Norton, a student of the Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences at TCU was awarded this year’s Katy Cairns Nursing Scholarship. Congratulations Clark! #JoinConnectStay
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DGE VisitOur District Governor Elect, Gerald Robinson, visited Fort Worth South on March 27. He brought a program detailing up coming changes in Rotary. There will be new Club flexibility and a “Bottoms Up” Organization. We’re excited about the new year!!!!#JoinConnectStay  |
Mark Fox of the National Weather ServiceOur March 20 was a presentation by Mark Fox of the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. Mark gave us a history of the Weather Service noting that Fort Worth was the site of the FIRST Weather Radar in the US. Mark also showed the progression of Weather Radar to present day, noting that while the radar and forecasting has changed the storms have not. #JoinConnectStay  |
2017 North Texas Giving Day
Make your investment go even further by donating to our foundation on Sept. 14 through the North Texas Giving Day. |
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Conrad Heede and The Rotary Wine FellowshipThe Rotary Wine Fellowship, with Conrad Heede.
In anticipation of our upcoming Club winetasting, Conrad Heede will discuss the Wine Fellowship and offer some wine pointers!
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The (Non)Political Genius of Our Rotary Founders
In 1905, four Chicago businessmen forged a service organization that has changed the world.
But first, they agreed to put aside any contentiousness between themselves to focus on their goals of community service.
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ICYMI: Stuart Hill Lifted Our LID |
Wine Tasting Social Event
Ready to relax among your Rotary friends?
Of course you are!
August 28, from 5:00pm - to 8:00pm
Chuck and Ellen K.'s home
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August 9 Speaker: Stuart Hill & The Law of the LID
We'll continue our focus on leadership and membership with a program from our Membership Chair, Stuart Hill. Stuart is a CPA and hosts Live to Lead each year. We've learned a lot from him each week, and on the 9th he will speak on the LID.
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ICYMI: Scott Sullivan on Constance Whitney Warren
Our speaker on August 2 was our own Dr. Scott Sullivan. We know him best for bringing us our Christmas program each year; this was something completely different.
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How Will We Lead?
From the President's Keyboard:
Whether we are mindful or not, each member of the club is a role model and helps to bring out the very best in everyone they encounter.
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This Week's Speaker: Dr. Scott Sullivan |
North Texas Giving Day is Thursday, September 22ndOur Foundation will once again participate in the North Texas Giving Day event. Last year we raised $1,300 and our goal is to raise $3,000.
What is North Texas Giving Day?North Texas Giving Day is an online giving event for people across the nation (and the world!) to come together to raise as much money as possible for North Texas nonprofits on one day: September 22, 2016. In seven years, North Texas Giving Day has pumped more than $119 million into the North Texas community. In 2015, $33 million was raised through more than 118,000 gifts benefiting 2,020 nonprofits. When is North Texas Giving Day?Giving Day 2016 is Thursday, September 22, from 6 AM Central – Midnight. Who created North Texas Giving Day?Communities Foundation of Texas, a leading 63-year-old community foundation headquartered in Dallas, TX, created North Texas Giving Day in 2009. North Texas Giving Day was one of the first—and is the largest—community-wide giving days in the country. Where is North Texas Giving Day?North Texas Giving Day is an online event. Most of the activity will take place via this NorthTexasGivingDay.org website Check out the highlights from the 2015 event https://vimeo.com/140703954
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Seven Deadly Words
From the President's Keyboard -
We must evolve as a club and an organization if we are to continue to be valuable to our community.
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Rotary Club Honors Heroes!Every year, the Rotary Club of Fort Worth South honors outstanding members of the Fort Worth police and fire departments.
This year, the organization named Officer Damon Cole Officer of the Year and Lt. David Tompkins Firefighter of the Year.
The Rotary Club of Fort Worth South gives out their Officer of the Year Award for 2015 to Damon Cole, who dressed up as a superhero and visited sick children during his time off. (Published Tuesday, May 24, 2016)
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Celebrating 60 Years of Service to RotaryCongratulations to Jim Chatmas who is celebrating 60 years of service to Rotary. He has been with the Rotary Club of Fort Worth South for 60 years and is seen here receiving accolades from our current President, Bill Boomer.
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Supporting our Local CommunityOur Rotary Club Foundation is proud to support local organizations and charities. Check out the grants from our Foundation to local Fort Worth organizations!
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Rotary Fort Worth South Welcomes Bill Boomer as PresidentThe Rotary Club of Fort Worth South welcomed Bill Boomer as our new President at an installation dinner last week. The evening was a joyous occasion with great food from the Culinary Institute of Fort Worth. Check out the photos from this event.
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A BIG Thank You to Michael Peck!This month marks the end of Michael Peck's role as Chairman of the Board for the Rotary Club of FW South. Mike has done an outstanding job shaping our club over the past year. Through his leadership, we have enjoyed many successes and have helped people in our community and abroad. Mike is an innovative leader, a strategic thinker and a passionate advocate for Rotary.
It is my pleasure, on behalf of our entire Rotary club, to thank Mike for his dedication and accomplishments this past year.
Thank you Mike!
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iPads for EducationOn January 30, 2015 the Rotarians of Fort Worth South presented iPads to students at Richard Wilson Elementary. The iPads are used to supplement the student's courses and have proven to be a huge hit. Not only do the iPads make learning more fun but students are also much more engaged in their own learning. Student's grades have improved since the implementation of these iPads.
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We Are Celebrating 60 Years! |
Volunteer Opportunity - Saturday, April 18, 2015Hundreds of people visit Fort Worth's Trinity Park on a beautiful weekend, and many sit on the park's benches to view the Trinity River, people, and the Texas sky. But this Saturday, those who like to sit and ponder nature will have to keep moving. On Saturday, April 18, 2015 members of six Fort Worth Rotary Clubs will be working in the park to refurbish benches along the river. More than 50 Rotarian men and women will be busy cleaning, scraping,and then painting the benches with a special finish designed for outdoor structures that are exposed to the Texas wind and weather. Rotarians will gather in the parking lot at Franklin & Henderson at 9 a.m. to get started and will work until about 1 p.m. |
Fort Worth South Rotarians Help Fight Hunger
On February 19, 2015 the Fort Worth South Rotary club partnered with Feeding Children Everywhere to help hand-pack meals for hungry children and families. Over 30 volunteers came together that evening to package over 12,000 meals. these meals were distributed through Feeding Children Everywhere to local and international families.
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Boats for Lives - Club donates boats to Philippines
Boats our club sponsored have been distributed in the Philippines to fishermen who lost their boats in the most recent natural disaster. |
Club to Donate 100 Water FiltersThe Rotary Club of Fort Worth South is proud to purchase 100 water filtration systems to be sent to our partners in Honduras. |
The Rotary Club of Fort Worth South Foundation will participate in North Texas Giving Day on September 15, 2015.
