Honor Flight Tribute for Joe Bicik
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Honor Flight Tribute for Joe Bicik
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Welcome Eli Chudnow![]() Last Wednesday, Eli Chudnow became the newest member of PMRC, inducted by JC Posey and sponsored by Susan Plonka. Eli received his Masters of Science in Information Systems and Operations Management from the University of Florida. Currently working in Plano, Eli is looking for opportunities in FinTech. Interested in working on the Community Service committee, Eli looks forward to getting to know each of our members. |
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Rotary Night at Frisco Rough Riders May 24, 2025![]() |
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May 7 Program: To Extend a Helping Hand
to maintain their self-esteem and confidentiality during a difficult time in their life. We make a difference one person or family at a time. The pantry is a vocal advocate for the hungry and displaced. Sylvia Martinez, Executive Director of God's Pantry at Ave K and 19th St in Plano, has served for over a decade. Leading with heart and purpose—working to ensure that no one in our community goes hungry, she bring passion, strategy, and compassion to everything from program development to volunteer coordination and community outreach. Believing in the power of food, dignity, and connection, she is committed to building a stronger, more equitable future, one meal at a time. |
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God's Pantry Pickup / Delivery First Saturday![]() Robert Jansson and John Wendling pick up donated food from Costco and deliver to God's Pantry May 3, 2025 ![]() Robert at food warehouse ![]() Loaded up and ready to roll
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Collin County Courthouse Tour![]() As part of PMRC 5th Wednesday Vocational series, we visited the Collin County Courthouse and had a tour from District Judge Andrea Thompson for our Wednesday noon meeting. Judge Thompson is a PMRC member, past president and Paul Harris Fellow. Pictured Eli Chudnow, Susan Plonka and Judge Thompson.
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Social at Craftway Kitchen Apr 23![]() Including a Debrief of the Pickleball and Poker event Apr 19
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Invite Your Friends Today!Plano Metro Rotary Club ![]() DFW Indoor Pickleball Saturday April 19, 2025 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 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 |
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April 16, 2025 City of Plano Candidate Forum Photos
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April 9, 2025 PISD Candidate Forum PhotosPhotography by Matt Pasant
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Candidate Forums
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April 16 | City of Plano Candidate Forum |
![]() | ... | As a songwriter, musician, producer, author, and keeper of the American blues music flame, The Reverend Shawn Amos has made a name as both a teller of tales and an astute shaper of others’ stories. |
For his 2022 debut novel, Cookies & Milk (published by Little, Brown), Shawn delved into his past to concoct a wildly entertaining story about the strength of family, and the power of forgiveness – plus just the right amount of semisweet chocolate – to mend hearts. | ... | ![]() |
Dollie Thomas, has been committed to the Plano community as evident in her legacy as a Douglass Community Advocate, Executive Director of the Plano African American Museum, and her service on the Plano ISD Diversity Advocacy Committee, Collin County Parks Commission, Douglass | ... | ![]() |
Special Agent (SA) Courtney Ping is currently assigned to the FBI Dallas Cyber Task Force and has been employed by the FBI since 2016. Prior to Dallas, SA Ping was | ... | ![]() |
assigned to the FBI Seattle Cyber Task Force, where she investigated computer intrusions, and the FBI Atlanta Cyber Task Force as an analyst, where she supported cyber intrusion cases.
In her current role, SA Ping works with a team of fellow agents, analysts, computer scientists, local and federal law enforcement partners, and other personnel, to investigate nation-state sponsored computer intrusions.
SA Ping has received specialized training and earned certifications in information security, incident handling, digital forensics acquisition, virtual currency tracing, interview and interrogation for cyber investigations, and other investigative techniques.
![]() | ... | I’m a man on a mission, and my purpose in life is to lead and create for the greater good. I’m at my best when that’s how I spend my days, and fortunately, our mission at Catapult Health is in lock step with who I strive to be. |
![]() | ... | Artificial intelligence is not typically considered to be a part of early childhood development research, but |
Satwik Dutta MS’20 wanted to take a different approach to the field. He sought to use voice AI to analyze naturalistic adult-child interactions in the hopes of detecting developmental issues early.
“Most of my work has been to see how accurately we can understand what children are saying using AI for data-driven intervention,” Dutta said. “I am trying to measure how my AI algorithm varies across children who are typically developing as well as children with speech or language delays.” In 2023, Dutta was granted discretionary research funding from the Eugene McDermott Graduate Fellowship.
“The Jonsson School Graduate Fellowship gave me an opportunity to pursue a graduate education in the United States,” Dutta said. “Without it, I would not have been able to come here. Coming from a middle-class family in India, this fellowship helped greatly.” Dutta hopes to complete his PhD in 2025.
How can autonomous driving be made safer? Although autonomous taxi service exists in select cities and consumers can currently purchase vehicles that tout various levels of autonomy, there is no | ... | ![]() |
![]() | ... | Neeti Khaitan's spirit and unique drive were forged in the crucible of despair. She acquired polio at a tender age of 2, one of its side effects left her in a coma and near death for an extended period. Her |
Quick reminder to PLEASE RSVP for this event if you plan to attend. It's next week, and we need to get a headcount to Gleneagles.
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