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Online Child Exploitation
Mar. 04, 2026
Detective Jeff Rich is a decorated investigator with over 24 years of experience in the field of child abuse and violent crimes investigations. As a member of the Plano, Texas Police Department's Special Victims Unit, he is tasked with investigating technology-based crimes against persons, internet crimes against children and online child exploitation cases to include child abuse, child endangerment, and human trafficking violations. As a State and Federal Officer assigned to the FBI's Crimes Against Children and Human Trafficking Task Force, Detective Rich plays a critical role in keeping children safe from predators in the digital age. Detective Rich has extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of child protection as well as being a digital computer forensic examiner certified by the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists. Detective Rich regularly trains both nationally and internationally on these subjects, sharing his experience with other law enforcement agencies. Detective Rich co-authored the "First Responders to Child Abuse Investigations" curriculum for the State of Texas, which serves as a valuable resource for law enforcement officials across the state and his research on law enforcement's role in child abuse cases and was published in Chadwick's Child Maltreatment, Abuse, and Neglect publications. For his work in online child exploitation investigations, Detective Rich has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement's Professional Honors award, the U.S. Department of Justice Eagle Award, the United States Attorney Generals Special Commendation Award, and the U.S. Department of Justice William French Smith award. These awards are a testament to his unwavering commitment to protecting children from harm and his tireless efforts to bring offenders to justice. |
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Mar. 11, 2026 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Interest and information meeting for prospective Plano Metro Rotary Club members
Plano Metro Rotary Membership Informational Meeting Who: Anyone who is interested in learning more about the Plano Metro Rotary Club activities and how to become a member. Where: Gleneagles Country Club Agenda: Facilitated by Carla Blickensderfer 11:15 Introductions 11:20 Plano Metro Rotary History and Project Overview 11:45 Membership information 11:55 Wrap Up 12:00-1:00 Lunch and Plano Metro Rotary Club Meeting Cost: Complimentary Questions: Carla Blickensderfer, carlablick@live.com 972-897-9133 |
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Apr. 08, 2026 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Interest and information meeting for prospective Plano Metro Rotary Club members
Plano Metro Rotary Membership Informational Meeting Who: Anyone who is interested in learning more about the Plano Metro Rotary Club activities and how to become a member. Where: Gleneagles Country Club Agenda: Facilitated by Carla Blickensderfer 11:15 Introductions 11:20 Plano Metro Rotary History and Project Overview 11:45 Membership information 11:55 Wrap Up 12:00-1:00 Lunch and Plano Metro Rotary Club Meeting Cost: Complimentary Questions: Carla Blickensderfer, carlablick@live.com 972-897-9133 |
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Apr. 11, 2026 7:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sign up for our next service project at Minnie's Food Pantry! Details below:
• Date: Saturday, April 11th, 2026
• Shift: 7:45 AM – 12:00 PM
• Number of Scheduled Participants: 10
First-Time Volunteers
For any individuals who have not previously volunteered with Minnie’s Food Pantry, please complete our volunteer registration prior to your shift to help us stay organized.
Volunteer Registration: www.mfpvolunteer.com
Volunteer Expectations:
• 7:45 AM: Volunteer registration, orientation, and task assignment
• 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Volunteer experience
• 12:00 PM: Wrap-up
Please note: Volunteers must serve the entire shift (7:45 AM – 12:00 PM).
Volunteer Tasks
Volunteer tasks vary day to day based on organizational needs and may include:
• Contactless drive-through distribution (placing food in clients’ vehicle trunks)
• Preparing cold, frozen, and produce bags
• Unloading, stocking, and sorting donations
• Assembling Minnie’s Family Food boxes
• Assisting at Minnie’s Boutique
• Other tasks needed for daily operations
Volunteer Requirements / Age Requirements:
• Volunteers must be 16 years or older
• Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
We Need Your Help
Please consider donating one of our most-needed items when you come to volunteer. As a community-based organization, we rely on generous support to serve families in need.
Most-needed items include:
• $25 gift cards (Kroger, H-E-B, Dollar Tree, Market Street, Tom Thumb, etc.)
• Cereal
• Jelly
• Mashed Potatoes
• Macaroni and Cheese
Frequently Asked Questions:
What should I wear?
Please wear closed-toe shoes and appropriate clothing such as jeans, shorts, and t-shirts. Sandals/flip-flops, extremely short skirts/shorts, or low-cut shirts are not permitted. Volunteers wearing open-toed shoes or inappropriate clothing will not be allowed to serve.
Should I bring water or snacks?
Snacks and water are provided for volunteers during your shift.
Where should I park?
Please park in front of Suite 671 – Minnie’s Empowerment Center, located across from Minnie’s food distribution setup.
Physical Address for Volunteer Check-In:
661 18th St.
Plano, TX 75074
Thank you again for choosing to volunteer at Minnie’s Food Pantry and for serving the community where you live and/or work. If you have any questions AT ALL, between now and your scheduled shift, please do not hesitate to reach out. We look forward to serving alongside you!
Have a great day,
Minnie’s Food Pantry Volunteer Team
Grateful for YOU!
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Mental Health Issues in Collin County
May 06, 2026
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Building a Backyard Bird Sanctuary for Songbirds
May 13, 2026
https://mckinney.wbu.com/outside-the-nest Cheryl "Birdie" Miller is the proud owner of WBU McKinney and has been feeding the birds for over 30 years. She is a certified Bird Feeding Specialist, member of the McKinney Chamber of Commerce, Prairie and Timber Audubon Society, a Crape Myrtle Trails Board Member, Heard Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary Board Member and is a Planning Committee Member for the McKinney Monarch Initiative. Her mother and father raised her well, to love learning (as both were educators) and to always find laughter in life. Her father was a biologist/zoologist/botanist and a college professor who taught her how to appreciate nature and love the birds. "I have been a Wild Birds Unlimited customer for many years, and as I was driving the traffic filled hour and 20 minutes home one day from the Dallas shop, I thought that maybe there were people like me in Collin County that would love to have a place close by to get their backyard bird feeding needs met. That is the moment I decided to open my McKinney shop!" |
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May 13, 2026 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Interest and information meeting for prospective Plano Metro Rotary Club members
Plano Metro Rotary Membership Informational Meeting Who: Anyone who is interested in learning more about the Plano Metro Rotary Club activities and how to become a member. Where: Gleneagles Country Club Agenda: Facilitated by Carla Blickensderfer 11:15 Introductions 11:20 Plano Metro Rotary History and Project Overview 11:45 Membership information 11:55 Wrap Up 12:00-1:00 Lunch and Plano Metro Rotary Club Meeting Cost: Complimentary Questions: Carla Blickensderfer, carlablick@live.com 972-897-9133 |
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Jun. 10, 2026 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Interest and information meeting for prospective Plano Metro Rotary Club members
Plano Metro Rotary Membership Informational Meeting Who: Anyone who is interested in learning more about the Plano Metro Rotary Club activities and how to become a member. Where: Gleneagles Country Club Agenda: Facilitated by Carla Blickensderfer 11:15 Introductions 11:20 Plano Metro Rotary History and Project Overview 11:45 Membership information 11:55 Wrap Up 12:00-1:00 Lunch and Plano Metro Rotary Club Meeting Cost: Complimentary Questions: Carla Blickensderfer, carlablick@live.com 972-897-9133 |
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