19
Jul
2021
Austin University Area
TX
United States of America
On Monday, July 19 at 6:30 PM, we will hold an online/in-person hybrid meeting at Shoal Creek Saloon.  Our speaker will be Texas Representative Donna Howard. 
 
Meeting Options:
  
To join the meeting online, go to  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
 
Or, join us in person at Shoal Creek Saloon: https://www.shoalcreeksaloon.com 
 
 
About Donna
 
Representative Donna Howard has served in the Texas House of Representatives since 2006. She is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and State Affairs Committee.

A native of Austin, Donna earned a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and a Master’s degree in health education from the University of Texas. She worked as a critical care nurse at Brackenridge and Seton hospitals, and served as Austin’s first hospital-based Patient Education Coordinator. Donna is a past president of the Texas Nurses Association (District 5) and was a health education instructor at UT.

Donna was elected to the Eanes ISD board in West Austin for the 1996-1999 term. She has served on the boards of Austin Area Interreligious Ministries, Common Cause Texas, Texas Freedom Network, and the Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. She now serves as a board member of the Expanding Horizons Foundation, supporting low-income housing and education.

Her prior committee and workgroup appointments include: House Calendars Committee; Culture, Recreation, and Tourism Committee; Speaker’s Select Committee on Fiscal Impacts of Border Security; LCRA Upper Basin Work Group; Select Committee to Determine a Sufficient Balance of the Economic Stabilization Fund; Joint Interim Committee On Prescribing and Dispensing Controlled Substances; Joint Interim Committee on Higher Education Formula Funding; and the Joint Oversight Committee on Government Facilities.

Representative Howard was married to attorney Derek Howard for 40 wonderful years and they proudly raised three children together. Rep. Howard is also a grandmother to seven perfect grandchildren.

 

 
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area
 
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
 
 

 
ZOOM INFORMATION
 
CONNECT via Zoom - Computer, Tablet, Smart Phone
 
To join the meeting, go to  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
 
If you cannot connect by from that link: 
 
AUDIO ONLY
 
You can connect this way if you just want to talk and hear, but not be seen. This is also an option if you are having difficulties with the audio connection on your computer - you can connect to the video via the Internet, and connect to the audio by dialing in on your phone.
 
Dial the number below and then enter the Meeting ID.
 
United States Toll: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 846 8427 2677 and #
 
You will then be prompted to enter # again to join the meeting.