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Rotarians At Work for Salvation Army Rotary Club of Irving Las Colinas members are ringing the bell this holiday season to raise funds for the Salvation Army. Read more...	Rotarians At Work for Salvation Army		2023-12-11 06:00:00Z
Creating Hope In the World The Irving Las Colinas Rotary club packed 54 hygiene bags for the Salvation Army and also presented them with two checks.	Creating Hope In the World		2023-12-11 06:00:00Z
Irving Las Colinas Supports Irving PAL Irving Las Colinas Rotary is a proud supporter of the Irving Police Athletic League (PAL).	Irving Las Colinas Supports Irving PAL		2023-10-09 05:00:00Z
85th Club Anniversary Read more...	85th Club Anniversary		2022-02-21 06:00:00Z
July Flag Service Another very productive morning … thank you to Robert Alsup for the delicious donuts! Please sound the siren for CORKS … we are almost completely out of corks!	July Flag Service		2021-07-14 05:00:00Z
Olympic Day Irving Las Colinas 2021 Rotary Club of Irving Las Colinas is a proud partner of the Olympic Day Irving-Las Colinas 2021 Join us this summer, June 25-26, 2021, as we celebrate Olympic Day Irving-Las Colinas. Olympic Day Irving-Las Colinas weekend events will include sports, cultural and educational activities including an Olympic Day Run (Family Fun Walk & Run, 5K and 10K distances), sports tournaments, exhibitions, music and educational seminars. The myriad of Olympic Day activities June 25 - June 26 are open and accessible to the public at large, not just for Irving city residents. Whether you wish to register to participate in one of our many sporting events, engage in the Japanese cultural and arts activities, or simply volunteer to make Olympic Day a success, we look forward to welcoming you to Irving this summer! For more information please visit: www.irvingolympicday.com. We are seeking volunteers for this event - https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/TX/Irving/OlympicDayIrvingLasColinas	Olympic Day Irving Las Colinas 2021		2021-05-27 05:00:00Z
Preparing Flags for Memorial Day	Preparing Flags for Memorial Day		2021-05-27 05:00:00Z
Program - Matt Carnes & Mobility Skiing	Program - Matt Carnes & Mobility Skiing		2021-04-30 05:00:00Z
Flag Preparation Members spent this Saturday, April 24 prepping flags for our next installation. Read more...	Flag Preparation		2021-04-25 05:00:00Z
Making A Difference We presented a check for $1000 to Mark Sterns from SOS International to support their efforts to stop Human Trafficking, which aligns with RI efforts.	Making A Difference		2021-04-08 05:00:00Z
Meet Rotarian - John Van Buren	Meet Rotarian - John Van Buren		2021-03-08 06:00:00Z
Rotary Recap - Club's 84th Anniversary	Rotary Recap - Club's 84th Anniversary		2021-03-08 06:00:00Z
Interact Students Volunteer with Irving Symphony Orchestra Thank you Jack E. Singley Academy Interact students for volunteering with the Irving Symphony Orchestra for the Veteran's Day Tribute.	Interact Students Volunteer with Irving Symphony Orchestra		2020-11-19 06:00:00Z
Rotary Attendance Awards The following received attendnace pins: David Harris (35) years, Robert Allsup (25) years, and Bobby Hass (13) years. Also recognized and attending on Zoom were Don Jensen (14) years & Bob Bourgeois	Rotary Attendance Awards		2020-11-13 06:00:00Z
Meet Member Richard Raymond	Meet Member Richard Raymond		2020-10-29 05:00:00Z
District Governor Official Visit District Governor John Moser with Irving/Las Colinas Rotary Club President Robert Allsup	District Governor Official Visit		2020-10-29 05:00:00Z
Supporting YMCA Youth Programs in Irving Club President Robert Allsup presents to the YMCA Serves Irving an annual check for $5000 to support Youth/Children Programs in Irving to Tricey Love (Executive Director), Brandy Perryman (YMCA COO), Mazhar Ali (Irving Board Chair) & Sandhya Padala (Irving Board Member).	Supporting YMCA Youth Programs in Irving		2020-10-09 05:00:00Z
Service Project - Donated Hygiene Kits Donated hygiene kits and contributed $800 towards a motorhome.	Service Project - Donated Hygiene Kits		2020-10-09 05:00:00Z
Labor Day Flag Service Putting out flags for Rotary Club with Interact Club Singley students	Labor Day Flag Service		2020-09-08 05:00:00Z
Rotary Recap with Travis Waddell	Rotary Recap with Travis Waddell		2020-09-08 05:00:00Z
Jack Singley Academy Interact Club We are a proud supporter of the Jack Singley Academy Interact club. They received their t-shirts a few weeks prior to school being released. The Irving Las Colinas Rotary club is grateful to Teacher Sponsor Mark Zeske & Interact Pres. Faith for making the drop off & distribution smooth.	Jack Singley Academy Interact Club		2020-05-22 05:00:00Z
Flag's Over Irving Flag’s Over Irving is the Irving Las Colinas Rotary club‘s number one initiative each year. For $50 the Boy Scouts will deliver & pick up your 10 Foot American Flag to your home or business for Memorial, Veterans, Flag, Independence, & Labor Day. Volunteer are also needed!	Flag's Over Irving		2020-05-22 05:00:00Z
Speaker - Ray Cerda Jr. Irving's own Ray Cerda Jr. was our featured program this past week, sharing the story that led to his new book, The Life I Didn't Expect. Order it here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Didnt-Expect-Adve…/…/ref=sr_1_1…	Speaker - Ray Cerda Jr.		2020-03-09 05:00:00Z
Meeting - Janaury 30th	Meeting - Janaury 30th		2020-01-30 06:00:00Z
Meeting January 23	Meeting January 23		2020-01-23 06:00:00Z
Holiday Ringers City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday smiles...thanks to our Rotary Ringers who keep making the magic happen this holiday season!	Holiday Ringers		2019-12-09 06:00:00Z
November Flag Service Photo of our last Flags Over Irving 2019 for Veteran's Day at the City of Irving, City Hall.	November Flag Service		2019-12-03 06:00:00Z
Rotary Readers Program One of our favorite club projects is our Rotary Readers program, where members read to students at Thomas Haley Elementary School, Irving ISD. Patty Landers Caperton had a great time this week with Mrs. Wong's class.	Rotary Readers Program		2019-11-06 06:00:00Z
October Flag Duty Hard-working AND good-looking -what more could you want from your club?? Thanks for this crew that knocked it out on flag duty this morning - Maura Gast, Jim Cline, Randy Hubbard, Richard Raymond, Patty Landers Caperton, Ed McCarty, Robert Bourgeois and our photographer and fearless King of the Flags, Bill LaBarr.	October Flag Duty		2019-10-14 05:00:00Z
Cheers to Captain Hilton Barlow Last week was our opportunity to recognize a member of the Irving Fire Department - Captain Hilton Barlow, EMS Supervisor on shift duty, pictured here along with FD Boss Victor Conley, and Rotarians Rick Lindsey and Robert Allsup.	Cheers to Captain Hilton Barlow		2019-10-01 05:00:00Z
Austin Connally Irving Kids Charity Golf Clinic Check presentation to the club on behalf of the Austin Connally Irving Kids Charity Golf Clinic.	Austin Connally Irving Kids Charity Golf Clinic		2019-10-01 05:00:00Z
Speaker - Family Promise of Irving Teri Petty of Family Promise of Irving presented a great program this week. These folks do great working getting homeless families back on their feet, thanks to an army of 14 churches and 400+ volunteers. But they can always use more!!	Speaker - Family Promise of Irving		2019-07-22 05:00:00Z
Congratulations Tom Connor Tom Connor is recognized for his Paul Harris +5 contributions the Foundation. Thank you for your Service Above Self!	Congratulations Tom Connor		2019-07-22 05:00:00Z
New Rotary Year New club president Robert Allsup took the reins officially at our meeting this last week.	New Rotary Year		2019-07-16 05:00:00Z
Flags Over Irving When the flag king says get to work - these Rotarians get to work!! Nice job today, kids - and great turnout!!	Flags Over Irving		2019-06-24 05:00:00Z
Local BSA Helps Flags Over Irving Program Our Flags Over Irving program simply wouldn't and couldn't be without our local Boy Scouts of America troops - and especially wouldn't and couldn't be without these troop leader dynamos Rosa & Ken Gordon. They're pictured here with amazing-dynamo-herself Kathy Howard and club president Rick Lindsey.	Local BSA Helps Flags Over Irving Program		2019-06-11 05:00:00Z
Polio Fundraiser On June 6th, our club held a fundraiser at the La Cima Club Helping Hands to help eradicate polio world-wide. People were asked to tip Rotary President Rick Lindsey for a great cause! For more than 30 years, Rotary International has been working to eradicate Polio. They’ve helped to reduce polio cases by 99.9%. It's crucial to eliminate polio from the last three countries where it remains endemic and to keep other countries polio-free.	Polio Fundraiser		2019-06-11 05:00:00Z
Celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week May is home to National Travel & Tourism Week, but our club decided to celebrate it all month long! We opened up the month with Tom Meehan as our guest speaker - he's the general manager of the spectacular Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, and he gave us a little insight in to a day-in-the-life at the ICC. He's pictured here in the center with Club Prez Rick Lindsey and club member Maura Gast - who curiously enough is in charge of this month's programs	Celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week		2019-05-16 05:00:00Z
Annual Scholarship Awards Our Club is proud to be part of so many initiatives that help the young people of our community - our future leaders. One of the best ways we do that is with the scholarships we award annually through theIrving Schools Foundation. May 1st was the annual "Breakfast with the Stars" where our newest stars were recognized.	Annual Scholarship Awards		2019-05-16 05:00:00Z
April 18 - New Member Welcome to Lazaro J Alvarez, the new director of the Irving Marathon the newest member of the Irving-Las Colinas Rotary Club! To Lazaro's left, pres-elect Robert Allsup, to his right, current prez Rick Lindsey.	April 18 - New Member		2019-04-25 05:00:00Z
Rotary Readers Program One of our favorite programs - our Rotary Readers where we get to share the love of books and reading with students at Thomas Haley Elementary School, Irving ISD. Loving all the smiles on the kids faces.	Rotary Readers Program		2019-03-11 05:00:00Z
New Club Member On February 28, we welcomed new member, Chase Reid to the Club!	New Club Member		2019-03-04 06:00:00Z
4-Way Speech Contest Winners Check out the winners from our annual 4-Way Speech Contest!	4-Way Speech Contest Winners		2019-03-04 06:00:00Z
Mardi Gras Party - Polio Fundraier Check out all the fun that was had at the Rotary District 5810 Mardi Gras Party - see photos	Mardi Gras Party - Polio Fundraier		2019-02-25 06:00:00Z
Feb. 13 Meeting President Rick Lindsey presenting a Paul Harris Fellow pin to club member Tom Connor. Congratulations Tom!!	Feb. 13 Meeting		2019-02-14 06:00:00Z
Supporting PAL Give a little, get a lot - that's the ROI that we see in our community when you support the Irving PD and their Police Athletic League (PAL) Program.	Supporting PAL		2019-02-14 06:00:00Z
Order Your Flags Today	Order Your Flags Today		2019-02-14 06:00:00Z
A Fourth of July Message Even though you may not be near Neil or Sandra Davidson today, we hope you'll let these lesser-known lyrics from Katherine Lee Bates' "America the Beautiful" fill your heart. Fly your flags proudly, hold close those near and dear, and salute all those who serve and have served. Read more...	A Fourth of July Message		2017-07-04 05:00:00Z
This Week's Program - City Manager Chris Hillman It's almost three years since City Manager Chris Hillman came to Irving, and he's had a non-stop ride since his arrival. Hear firsthand from Chris about where the City is focusing its energies and resources as its teams work toward building a stronger city for us all. This Thursday, June 8 - high noon at the Las Colinas Country Club. Bring a friend or neighbor!	This Week's Program - City Manager Chris Hillman	MAG	2017-06-07 05:00:00Z
This Week's Program - Baylor Irving Renaissance Project Someday, the construction on Highway 183 will stop. We think. But regardless of when that happens, there's a renaissance well underway at Irving's Baylor (Scott & White) Hospital. Hear more about this exciting project from hospital CEO Cindy Schamp, this Thursday, June 1, high noon at the Las Colinas Country Club.	This Week's Program - Baylor Irving Renaissance Project		2017-05-30 05:00:00Z
A Memorial Day Message Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. It was first proclaimed in 1868 by General John Logan, whose General Order No. 11 stated “The 30^th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land.” The date was chosen because it wasn’t the anniversary of any battle. Read more...	A Memorial Day Message		2017-05-29 05:00:00Z
Operation Underground Railroad - Powerful, Impactful Wow...Operation Underground Railroad was eye-opening and heart-wrenching and important to be part of. Two million children worldwide live as sex slaves, 73 million children under 12 are forced laborers, and that's a conservative estimate. O.U.R. is working to free child slaves, in a 3-step process designed by experts in covert military and law enforcement operations. We can't wait to see The Abolitionists, a documentary on their efforts, when it is released this spring. Thanks to Matt Osborne, for the POWERFUL PROGRAM today.	Operation Underground Railroad - Powerful, Impactful	Maura Gast	2016-01-21 00:00:00Z
Hypnotizingly Good Program Posted on Nov 05, 2015 Definitely a unique program today! Dr. Jon Taylor offered a living lesson on the power and stress-relieving ability of hypnosis - and the power the vision of a dream can have! Several club members volunteered - many for the promise of a good night's sleep! Looks like former prez Chuck Boyce was definitely a willing participant!	Hypnotizingly Good Program		2015-11-06 00:00:00Z
Irving Girls Hoops kicks off the season GIRLS RULE! Last week, our club hosted the Irving ISD Women’s Basketball Coaches. Pictured are Coach Mike Kunstadt of the club; Coach Pam Owens, Nimitz; Coach Suzie Oelschlegel, MacArthur; Coach Katrina Robinson, Irving High; and Assistant Athletic Director Mike Luttrell.	Irving Girls Hoops kicks off the season		2015-11-04 00:00:00Z
Rotary Roundup Video from District 5810 Check out the most recent Rotary Round Up video highlighting upcoming events and news in District 5810! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ggUknb_U4&list=PLAiZBBuwClHI74AUn95pkr9zPeltWut60&index=6	Rotary Roundup Video from District 5810		2015-10-28 00:00:00Z
Rotary Supports the Irving YMCA The Irving-Las Colinas Rotary Club has a long history of support and engagement with the Irving YMCA. Read more...	Rotary Supports the Irving YMCA		2015-10-22 00:00:00Z
City Budget Featured in Program Irving Assistant City Manager (and Club President-Elect) Max Duplant was our featured on October 15, providing background and perspective on the city’s budget.	City Budget Featured in Program	Maura Gast	2015-10-15 00:00:00Z
Community Service student leaders recognized Our club recognized high school community service volunteers last week. Read more...	Community Service student leaders recognized	Maura Gast	2015-10-15 00:00:00Z
Safety First - courtesy of Judge Laura Anderson In keeping with October baseball, it was a change-up yesterday from our original program plans. Extra thanks to City of Irving Municipal Judge Laura Anderson, who stepped up to the plate to fill in and enlightened our group on several issues concerning traffic safety. She is pictured here with Club President Carolyn Matthis. Read more...	Safety First - courtesy of Judge Laura Anderson		2015-10-08 00:00:00Z
Fire Chief Gives Overview of Irving Fire and Rescue Posted by Rene Castilla on Oct 12, 2011 Irving Fire Chie Mario Molina gave club members an overview of the positive changes in the Irving Fire Department that have taken place in the Irving Fire Department since he has taken over a Fire Chief five years ago. Chief Molina described the Fire Department as having state of the are equipment, including policy changes that have brough efficiency to the Fire Department.	Fire Chief Gives Overview of Irving Fire and Rescue	Rene Castilla	2011-10-13 00:00:00Z
Rotary Establishes Rotary University Posted by Rene Castilla on Aug 14, 2011 The Irving Las Colinas Rotary Club has been invitied to select someone to participate as a member of the first class to enter the newly establshed Rot ary University Southwest. This by-invitation only participant will part of the first graduating class of the University. The ILCC Rotary Officers and Directors will be reviewing potential candidates to nominate for this professional growth oppor tunity.	Rotary Establishes Rotary University	Rene Castilla	2011-08-15 00:00:00Z
Mazatlan, Mexico Humanitarian Trip Posted by Rene Castilla on Aug 14, 2011 The Irving Las Colinas Rotary Club has been extended an oppor tuni ty for a wheelchair distribution humanitarian trip to Mazatlan, Mexico on Wednesday October 19 to Sunday October 23, 2011. Hotel arrangements have been made at the Playa Mazatlan. Room reservations must be made individually with the hotel. The project is in partnership with the Rotary Club of Foster City, California. For more informa tion contact Rene' Castilla.	Mazatlan, Mexico Humanitarian Trip	Rene Castilla	2011-08-15 00:00:00Z
LCCC General Manager to give overview of Multimillion dollar renovation Posted by Rene Castilla on Jul 13, 2011 With the Las Colinas Country Club set to begin its multimillion dollar renovation project, Ron Woolard LCCC General Manager will give the club an overview of the construction project, adjustments to minimize club dining and activities and what, if any, contingency plans the club would have make as a result of the construction. The General Manager said he sees no immediate impact, but would keep us abreast as the renovation proceeds. The floor will be open to a Q and A session. His visti is set for Thursday, July 21, 2010.	LCCC General Manager to give overview of Multimillion dollar renovation	Rene Castilla	2011-07-14 00:00:00Z
Photo Gallery 75th gala Posted by Rene Castilla	Photo Gallery 75th gala	Rene Castilla
Photo Gallery Posted by William E. (Bill) LaBarr	Photo Gallery	William E. (Bill) LaBarr
District Governor lays out vision for 2011-2012 Posted by Rene Castilla Public relations and community awareness are two key goals that Rotary District 5810 in the coming year Governor Bud McBrayer told the members of the Irving Las Colinas Rotary Club Thursday, july 28, 2011. "We have to do a better job of telling the Rotary story," he said. The Governor is making club visits to all Rotary Clubs in nine counties in District 5810 outling his vision of bringing in the next generation of Rotarians. He also announced the creation of the Boys & Girls Club North Texas Campground, a charitable project establsihed by his wife Peggy McBrayer, also a Rotarian. The campsite is to provide impoverished children ages 6-18 years-ol with a "safe, positive place to learn and grow during after school hours. The Governor also presented with club with a certificate of recognition for its 75 years of serve to the Irving community.	District Governor lays out vision for 2011-2012	Rene Castilla