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Welcome to Plano Metro Rotary

Are you an established professional who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. We meet Wednesdays, 12PM to 1PM at Gleneagles Country Club, 5401 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093. Come join us!

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Plano Metro Rotary Club

DFW Indoor Pickleball

Saturday April 19, 2025

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

PMRCPickleball.org

Benefitting our community partners

Ed Drain, the event chair said we need each member to purchase or sell at least four tickets and provide at least two restaurant gift cards of at least $50. Forms to present to restaurants, retailers and sponsors can be downloaded below or on the website.

Our Silent Auction chair, David Harvey encourages everyone to get their items in. We want items by Mar 31 to give the committee time to photograph and get items into the website a week before the event.

Brian Garrett and Kenni Driver

June Jenkins and Lawrence Mann

Feb 26 Program: Preparing for Robotics & Automation

As a Robotics, Automation & Artificial Intelligence Specialist, Entrepreneur, Inventor, Author, Philanthropist and Keynote Speaker, Terrence Southern is an influencer of innovation and a

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recognized leader in Robotics & Artificial Intelligence. Mr. Southern continues to implement strategies to deploy robotic solutions and machine learning technology across the globe. Over the course of his 25 year career, he has installed more than 2000 robots on projects across the world for multiple Fortune 100 companies.

Mr. Southern has been the recipient of numerous awards for service to the manufacturing industry and community at large. He is the CEO of Robotopia which is an Advanced Automation Systems Integrator and Workforce Development company.

Simultaneously, Terrence is the leader & podcast host of the BlerdOut Movement and the founder of Illuminate STEM. With every accomplishment recognized and every accomplishment achieved silently, Terrence does not rest on his laurels. He is constantly looking for new means by which to stimulate minds and to cultivate our new generation of leaders.

January Service: Nourishing Seniors with Meals on Wheels

January 4th we put together a total of 1200 shelf stable meals with the first morning group. Big thank you to Tracy Toomer our coordinator.

On Saturday January 18th, PMRC braved the cold, loaded up our vehicles and delivered emergency meals to seniors in Plano. Great day by all! With 10 drivers we were able to meet and greet 150 seniors in Plano East and Plano West.

Pictured at the newsletter top are first row L-R: Carla Blickensderfer, Tracy Toomer; second row: Greg McKinney, Matt and Aubrey Passant, David Harvey, Julie Overholt, Chris Jones, Patty and Bob Duncan, Susan Plonka; third row: Whiskey, Steve Parry.

At our last Wednesday meeting $1000 was presented to Meals on Wheels. L-R: Shanon Revels, Shannon Mack and Tracy Toomer.

Welcome New Member
Matt Pasant

On January 15, Matt Pasant was inducted into Plano Metro Rotary Club standing alongside his sponsor Peyton Lynn and conducted by Greg McKinney.

Matt is a dedicated leader and community builder with a passion for making an impact. He serves as President of the DFW Spartans for Michigan State University and is a proud husband to Aubrey and father to Allison and Brandon.

A Rotarian and Paul Harris Society honoree, Matt values service and giving back. Professionally, he has held key roles at Microsoft, Forvis Mazars, and RSM, driving growth and building client-focused strategies. In his spare time, he enjoys coaching soccer, photography, and collecting “Rocky” memorabilia.

PMRC Serves Dinner at Samaritan Inn

Laurie Williamson and June Jenkins serve dinner at the Samaritan Inn

Susan Plonka and Tracy Toomer serve fajitas, vegetables and corn dogs at the Samarian Inn

Samaritan Inn is a comprehensive homeless program that helps willing people gain dignity and independence. Plano Metro Rotary Club has partnered with the Samaritan Inn for many years, from serving meals to people who are homeless, to furnishing apartments to those who graduate from the program. We joined in serving dinner 100 people at Samaritan Inn on Sunday, September 15th, from 5:30 -7:30. Our club paid $500 for the cost of the meal.