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Greenville Rotary will give 5 total scholarships this year to graduating seniors in the amount of $2,000 each!
It was all about education at today’s Noon Rotary meeting!
Representatives from six area school district education foundations—Greenville, Commerce, Caddo Mills, Lone Oak, Campbell, and Greenville Christian—were presented with checks and shared how these funds will directly support students and staff across their districts. It’s inspiring to see the impact these partnerships make in our communities!
We were also proud to recognize Carver Elementary teacher Tiffini Watson as the Rotary Teacher of the Month for April—thank you for the difference you make every day!
Congratulations to Greenville High School senior Jamie Barrett, our Rotary Student of the Month! Jamie is part of the Early College High School program and will earn his Associate Degree in Engineering from Paris Junior College this May—before graduating high school. He plans to attend UT Austin this fall and major in Political Science. Incredible achievement!
Happy Bucks this month will support the Boys & Girls Club’s Summer Popsicle Project—a fun way to keep kids cool and cared for during the warmer months.
Our April service project is focused on restocking the Pantry on the Porch. We’re encouraging donations of protein items to help meet an important community need.
We were also proud to present donations to two incredible organizations making a difference in our community—Arms of Hope (represented by Jeff Bridges) for the great work they do for single moms and children and the Boys & Girls Club of Greenville (represented by Holly Gumpert) in support of their summer enrichment programs.
A highlight of today’s meeting was the Rotary 4-Way Speech Contest featuring three outstanding area high school students. Their presentations were impressive, making it a tough decision for our judges!
Congratulations to Greenville High School senior Mia Wilcock for earning 1st place and a $500 scholarship!
2nd place went to Boles High School senior Ayden Guerrero, receiving a $300 scholarship.
Greenville Christian School junior Grant Bench earned 3rd place and a $200 scholarship—we look forward to seeing him compete again next year!We are continually inspired by the generosity and talent within our community.
It was another meaningful meeting at Greenville Noon Rotary today as we had the opportunity to give back to organizations that make a lasting impact in our community.
We were proud to present a check to the Sabine River Amateur Radio Club in appreciation for the important work they do, including their continued support of the Cotton Patch Classic Bike Race each year. Their dedication helps ensure the success and safety of this great community event.
We also recognized a very special milestone by presenting a check to Janet Weeks with SCRIPT, celebrating 50 years of service to the citizens of Hunt County. What an incredible legacy of commitment and care for our community!
Our program today was led by Gene Toohey, Commander of American Legion Post 17 and Past Department Commander of Texas Boys State, and his wife Marie Toohey. He shared insights on leadership, service, and the continued impact of the American Legion and Boys and Girls State programs in shaping future leaders.
Thank you to everyone who joined us today and continues to make a difference in Greenville and beyond!
Another amazing meeting with the Greenville Noon Rotary Club!
Today David Weiland presented a check to CASA. Lori Cope, Executive Director of CASA for Hunt County, shared several of the upcoming events they have planned. You can visit casaforhuntcounty.org for information on upcoming events, news and volunteering.
Today's program was presented by Meteorologist Gary Woodall. Mr. Woodall was a warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service and presented to the club on Severe Storm Awareness and Preparedness.
It was another great meeting today with the Greenville Noon Rotary Club!
We kicked things off with a couple of special presentations. A check was presented to Rotarian Gaven Wirtzberger, our recent Deck of Destiny winner, and a donation was also presented to the Hunt County Child Advocacy Center, graciously accepted by Amy Melton, in support of the important work they do for children and families in our community.
March Happy Bucks will benefit RYLA and go toward purchasing hygiene bags for individuals experiencing homelessness in our community.
Looking ahead, our next service project will be this Saturday, March 7, as Rotarians partner with RAFFA for the Rotary & RAFFA Diaper Distribution to help families in need.
Our program today featured Hunt County District Attorney Noble Walker, who shared insights about the work of the District Attorney’s Office and the important role it plays in keeping our community safe.
Another meaningful day of service, fellowship, and community impact!
We had an amazing day celebrating our annual Chili Fest and silent auction. Congratulation on a great Event!!
What a wonderful meeting!! We had the pleasure of having Mike McRae, Owner of Dodie's Cajun Kitchen share his passion for the restaurant business and how Greenville was the right choice for the new location.
George Gomez shared with the club the final numbers from the Cotton Patch Challenge.
Congratulations to Greenville High School Student of the Month, senior honors student Marleigh Hood! Marleigh plans to attend Texas Tech University and pursue a career in the medical field. We are so proud of her accomplishments and bright future!Our program featured Micah McBay from the Greenville Municipal Auditorium, who shared exciting updates about the beautiful renovations recently completed and highlighted upcoming programs and concerts planned at the historic venue. There’s so much to look forward to in downtown Greenville!
Ross Rolirad, District 5810 PolioPlus Chair, presented to the club today. He shared his experiences and a history of Polio and how Rotary has been instrumental in the fight against the disease since the ‘70’s.
Today’s Rotary meeting was filled with generosity, service, and community updates
Every Day Angels Chasing Cloud Nine received a donation to support their mission of helping those in need. CJ Johnston accepted the check on behalf of this incredible organization.
Hope For You was also recognized, with Wayne Beare accepting a donation for their equally deserving work in our community.
Kami Williams shared an update on the annual Rotary Chili Fest, happening Thursday, February 26! Rotarians are hard at work selling tickets and gathering amazing auction items for this much-anticipated event.
Greg Simms, with the Greenville Board of Development, provided a brief update on the exciting work currently underway in our city.
Another great meeting for Greenville Noon Rotary!
We were proud to recognize Greenville ISD Teacher of the Month, Hannah Fields, a 3rd-grade teacher at Lamar Elementary. Hannah is a lifelong Greenville resident and is in her 6th year serving Greenville ISD—thank you for the impact you make every day in the classroom!
Student of the Month honors went to Jude Walker, a Greenville High School senior. Jude is a four-year member of the Lion Pride Band and currently serves as a drum major. He’s also a member of the Lions Soccer Team. Jude plans to attend the University of North Texas, major in Biology, and pursue a career in Physical Therapy. We can’t wait to see what his future holds! 
Bob Jordan accepted a check on behalf of the American Legion Auxiliary, representing Happy Bucks collected to benefit our veterans.
Congratulations to Kim Quimby on receiving her Paul Harris Fellow award—well deserved!
This month’s Happy Bucks are benefiting Wesley UMC Warming Center, and our Service Project is collecting baby wipes for the Raffa Diaper Drive.
Service above self—Rotary making a difference right here in our community!
What a great way to kick off the year, doing what we are called to do, serving others!
David Weiland had the pleasure of presenting a check to Threesa Sadler, Executive Director of Raffa.
Stacy Foley, Tourism Manager for the City of Greenville was our guest speaker. She provided the club with several of the events and ways her department is bringing visitors to our amazing city.
You too can support Raffa by visiting their website - Raffclinic.org
Visit the city of Greenville website for all the upcoming events or you can download the GreenLink app for Greenville, Texas and have everything at your fingertips.
Today’s Noon Rotary meeting featured an informative and meaningful program presented by Dr. David Frost, who shared valuable information and insight on Alzheimer’s Disease. Dr. Frost is a retired physician and proudly served our country as an Admiral in the United States Navy. We are grateful for his service and for taking the time to educate our members on this important topic.
This month’s Happy Bucks will benefit Everyday Angels Chasing Cloud 9, supporting their continued work in our community.
Our current service focus encourages Rotarians to volunteer with the many local opportunities available throughout the holiday season—there’s no shortage of ways to give back and spread cheer.
As we wrap up the year, Noon Rotary wishes everyone a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year. Thank you for continuing to live out Service Above Self.
Greenville Noon Rotary – Meeting Highlights
Today’s program was both inspiring and humbling as we welcomed Todd Raetz from the Community Warming Center at Wesley UMC. They are doing incredibly important work to support some of our community’s most vulnerable neighbors, and we are grateful for their service and compassion.
We were also proud to recognize our Greenville ISD Teacher and Student of the Month!
Teacher of the Month:
Seska Fitzgerald, 4th grade math and science teacher at Bowie Elementary!
Seska is a longtime member of the Greenville community and is in her fifth year of teaching. Her passion for helping students grow shines every single day. Congratulations, Seska! 
Student of the Month:
Roland Litao, senior at Greenville High School!
Roland is a standout member of the VEX Robotics team and plans to attend Texas A&M–Commerce this fall to major in electrical engineering. Bright future ahead—well done, Roland!
Rotarian of the Quarter:
A huge congratulations to Debbie Sickels! Debbie has been a faithful member of Rotary for many years and truly embodies Service Above Self. We are grateful for her leadership, dedication, and heart for service. 
Another great day of celebrating service, excellence, and community!
We had a special treat at the Rotary meeting, December 3, 2025! 
Our club gathered at Greenville High School, where we were treated to a delicious lunch prepared and served by the talented GHS Culinary students—a true showcase of their skill and professionalism.
To top it off, the Encore Choir filled the room with holiday spirit through a beautiful Christmas program that left everyone smiling. 
A huge thank-you to Greenville ISD for hosting us and to these amazing students for sharing their gifts with Rotary today!
Program Spotlight: A big thank-you to W.D. “Dee” Hilton Jr. for an informative update on current and upcoming Hunt County road projects. We always appreciate staying connected to what’s happening across our community.
We enjoyed a wonderful presentation from Altrusa International of Greenville, who shared the rich history and impact of their organization in our community.
A check presentation was made to FISH Ministries, with Adam Beene accepting on behalf of the organization and sharing about the growing need for support in our area.
We were also proud to recognize our Student of the Month, Marely Lopez, a Greenville High School senior, varsity cheerleader, and FFA member. After graduation, Marely plans to pursue a career as a pediatric sonogram technician. Congratulations, Marely! 
Today’s meeting was filled with Lion Pride and community spirit!
Greenville ISD Superintendent Dr. Joe Lopez shared a brief overview and words of gratitude following the successful passing of the Greenville ISD Bond—a major step forward for our students, staff, and community.
Congratulations to our Teacher of the Month, Ariel Pryor, 5th grade math teacher at The Great Travis Intermediate! Ms. Pryor’s journey is an inspiration — she began with Greenville ISD as a bus driver 11 years ago and followed her dream to become a teacher. She’s now in her third year teaching math and making a lasting impact on her students every day.
Another great day at Greenville Noon Rotary!
We had the pleasure of hearing from the Greenville High School Iron Lions. The Iron Lions competed in the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge—a grueling 1,800-mile race across the Australian outback, powered entirely by sunlight. Despite weeks in transit, Aurora arrived in good shape, needing only minor adjustments before entering official scrutineering, the intensive technical inspection that every vehicle must pass before being allowed onto the starting line. The team competed with leading engineering universities and professional teams and established relationships with many of the teams from around the world. Please visit for more exciting information: Iron Lions Website, Iron Lions Facebook
Another great day at Greenville Noon Rotary!
We presented a check to Rotarian Larry Green Jr. for the upcoming Bob Wills Fiddle Festival & Contest October 31st and November 1st. There will be lots of free music over the weekend and concerts at the GMA on Friday night and Saturday night. For more information and to purchase tickets visit Bob Wills | Fiddle Fest.
Our program featured Brad Holland, Director of Events and Exhibits for the Southwest Dairy Farmers. The Southwest Dairy Farmers cover twelve states informing, promoting and educating the public of the facts and benefits of dairy. To learn more visit Home - Southwest Dairy Farmers.
Another Great day at Greenville Noon Rotary!
We presented a check to CASA for Hunt County in support of their upcoming Bling, Bang & Bachelors Bingo event.
We celebrated outstanding educators and students:
• Teacher of the Month: Marco Avalos, Greenville High School math teacher.
• September Student of the Month: GHS senior Caitlyn Teague – drum major & varsity volleyball standout.
• October Student of the Month: GHS Early College High School senior Corey Williams – engineering pathway student.
Our program featured Jay Gilmer with the Beekeepers of Hunt County Association – a “sweet” presentation full of buzzworthy facts!
Another great Wednesday at Greenville Noon Rotary!
Our program featured State Representative Brent Money, who shared updates from the recent legislative session with a focus on property taxes. Always great to hear directly about the work being done at the Capitol!
Happy Bucks for September are benefiting Hope For You, a local non-profit making a difference in our community.
Our service project this month supports veterans and their families with donations for the Christmas Store at the Bonham VA Hospital. Thank you to our members for giving back and serving those who have served us!
Today's meeting was all about preparing for the Cotton Patch Challenge, but we did take a break from the work to celebrate David Weiland as the Rotarian of the Quarter. Congratulations David!!
We enjoyed an insightful program presented by Tiffany Cotledge with the Texas Railroad Commission Local Oil & Gas.
We also recognized our Rotary Teacher of the Month for September — Sgt. Robert Brown from Greenville ISD’s New Horizon High School. Sgt. Brown teaches Leadership and ROTC, and we are grateful for his service to students and our community.
Our program featured Greenville ISD, who shared an update on the district and important information about the upcoming Bond 2025 Election.
Happy Bucks this month will go to Hope for You, supporting their impactful work in our community.
Service Project: We’re focusing on filling the Pantry on the Porch! This month’s emphasis is on protein items – let’s help keep the shelves stocked with what families need most.
Together, we’re making a difference every week!
The Greenville Noon Rotary wrapped up August with a big delivery of peanut butter & jelly to FISH Ministries — our service project for the month! A special thanks to Rotarian Liz Patterson for her extra support of this important mission. Today’s program featured Rotary District Governor Mary Bedowski, who shared her vision and goals for the year ahead.
Congratulations to Robin Andrews and Amy Wade on receiving their Blue Badges today! We’re proud to celebrate their commitment to Rotary and service above self.
We’re proud to celebrate their commitment to Rotary and service above self.
We welcomed John Hayden from the W. Walworth Harrison Public Library, who shared all the exciting programs and opportunities happening at our library. So much growth and innovation right here in Greenville!
What a great day to be a Rotarian! Community service chair, David Weiland loves supporting our local community. David and President Elect, Millicent Akuffo presented a check to two of our local organizations today, The American Cotton Museum & Bra's for the Cause.
Collection of books donated to the Greenville Rotary Club by Greenville ISD.
The Boys & Girls club of Northeast Texas were our guest speakers at the noon meeting sharing the many ways the club impacts both children and families.
Let's welcome Kami Williams into her new position as Club President.
Jan 31 –Feb 4
Join Greenville Rotary Club for our annual visit to the CAM School in Cozumel, MX. We will port in Cozumel all day on Saturday February 2nd to perform a service project and have fun with the kids, parents and local Rotarians.
Contact Kim or Keith Quimby to book
903-883-5190
keithq@verizon.net
Greenville Noon Rotary was delighted to hear from the latest RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) participants during our August 9th meeting!
The Rotary District 5810 had a successful International Project visit to CAM Laboral (Centro De Attencion Multiple). This is a school for children ages 12-18 (some older because they are allowed to stay) who have multiple attention or sensory problems, like blindness, deafness, autism, and many other issues. We made our first stop here to see the work of the International Grant between the Greenville, Tx Rotary Club and the Cozumel Rotary Club, phase II of the completion of the Computer Lab.Posted by Ryan Hyland on Jun 09, 2015
