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Special Abilities of North Texas is a local nonprofit day program serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to provide the highest quality care, training, and support to adults with developmental disabilities, giving them opportunities to succeed in life, family, and the community. 

About Jordan:

Jordan's career with Special Abilities spans over 14 years, beginning as a staff nurse at the organization's Lewisville center. Her roles have evolved from direct care to leadership, reflecting her deep-seated commitment to the community Special Abilities serves. Jordan's approach to leadership is informed by her extensive, hands-on experience and her academic achievements, including a Masters of Nonprofit Leadership and Management from Arizona State University. She is focused on thoughtful growth for the organization, aiming to extend its reach and impact throughout the DFW area. Outside of work, Jordan enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her family.

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Host: Bob Troyer

Host:Charlene Dierks

Debbie Jensen was named Executive Director of CASA of Denton County in August 2018 after working for the program for six years in other roles.  Debbie began her involvement with CASA in 2001, joining the CASA of West Texas program as a volunteer Advocate. Debbie holds a Master of Science in Family Studies from Texas Woman’s University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Austin College.  She worked in journalism for 10 years in West Texas before discovering CASA.  She and her late husband, Brian, raised 6 children, including 2 adopted from the Texas foster care system. 

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Host:  Deanna Perkins

Ms Karen’s Community Closet was founded by Karen Davis, a longtime Lewisville entrepreneur. She is the owner of KD Salon and Karen Davis Floral Decor & Design.  In her businesses, she’d hear of people struggling and used her personal funds to help. Eventually, her efforts were noticed and her customers, plus others, joined her efforts with donations. Karen has a sincere desire to bring compassionate and practical aid that promotes humanity, so that the individuals we serve feel valued.

Patty Driver has created Kids Who Rock Camps to provide an amazing setting for cool kids who love music, art & fun. Kids Who Rock focuses on empowering teens and younger through music and arts

Come listen to David speak about his work experience. Discover how volunteering in our community led him to join our club. We invite you to join us! Join us!  David has a colorful work history, sprinkled with entrepreneurship, that led him to our community.  David is co-owner of bizBLISS: a local company specializing in technology and financial B2B support and consulting.

Learn more about this great, local non-profit!  Book Drive for Kids.

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Detective Kelly began his career with the Lewisville Police Department in 1998.  He was a patrol officer and a motor officer. In 2007, he became a Detective in the Criminal Investigations Division.  He is an expert in Homicide and Assault investigations, Forensic Mapping, Crime Scene Reconstruction, Shooting Reconstruction, Bloodstain Pattern Interpretation and Genetic and Genealogy Investigations.

The Lewisville ISD (LISD) Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Lori Rapp as Superintendent of Schools on February 15, 2022. Rapp has worked for LISD her entire career, joining the district in 1996 as a secondary mathematics teacher at The Colony High School.

She progressed into an administrative role after serving as a Secondary Math Teacher on special assignment, providing professional learning and instructional support for secondary math teachers. In 2008, she was named LISD’s Director of PreK-12 Curriculum, where she served for three years before being named Executive Director of Learning Design and Support. In 2015, Dr. Rapp was selected as the district’s Chief Learning and Teaching Officer, overseeing the district’s elementary and secondary curriculum and programs, digital learning, professional learning, special education, and assessment and accountability.

Dr. Rapp served LISD as Deputy Superintendent since 2017 before her appointment as Superintendent. During her tenure in LISD administration, Dr. Rapp led a team that accomplished remarkable milestones. She had a pivotal role in developing unique learning pathways for students, including the establishment of LISD’s Programs of Choice, which includes the LISD STEM Academy at the elementary and middle school levels, the Collegiate Academy at TCHS, robust world language programs, the tuition-based Discovery Academy, and more.

Dr. Rapp is widely recognized as a respected educational leader across the district and across the state, noted for not only her deep knowledge of curriculum and instruction, but for her ability to lead change in a collaborative way.

In 2008, she received LISD Administrative Support Employee of the Year award, was awarded a Texas PTA Lifetime Membership in 2019, was nominated as a Local Star to participate in the United Way Tribute gala in 2020 and was featured as an inspiring Leader by the Texas Association of School Administrators in 2021. In 2023, Dr. Rapp was named Superintendent of the Year by the Texas PTA after her first full year at the helm of LISD.

Dr. Rapp received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Texas Tech University. She received her Masters of Science in Mathematics from Texas Woman’s University and her doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from Dallas Baptist University.

Outside of professional life, Dr. Rapp enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. She serves on the boards of the American Heart Association of Dallas, DATCU, Medical City Lewisville, Communities in Schools North Texas, and Christian Community Action

Host: Charlene Dierks

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Andy Eads has been a Rotarian for over twenty years. He is the past President of the Flower
Mound Rotary Club and the Charter President of the Cross Timbers Rotary Club. He is a
strong advocate for creating club cultures that are welcoming, where fellowship and service
join to make positive change here locally and around the world. Andy has been instrumental
in starting several Rotary clubs in District 5790. Andy and his wife, Ginger, live in Flower
Mound with their three children, Everett, Addison, and Caroline. Andy and Ginger enjoy
Rotary together. Ginger is the past President of the Cross Timbers Rotary Club and currently
serves on the Rotary International Finance Committee and Investment Committee, and
she is the Treasurer of the Rotary Action Group for Rotary Family Health Days in Africa.
THE MAGIC

Please join us for a special treat to learn about Major Marion's calling to serve.  She has a great story, and we hope that you will join us to learn more about all the great things that she is doing and has done through her service with the Salvation Army. She currently is posted at the Salvation Army, Lewisville.  Major Marion is a shining example of "Service before Self."

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Join us to learn more about the impact that Rotary has had fighting Polio.  You can learn more about Rotary's contribution at their End Polio site.  Or you can come and join us for breakfast and an insightful presentation.

WL “Lee” Noble was born in a small town near a huge Texas metropolitan city. Lee is the eldest of 5 children to a lonely 16-year-old mother who fell for her older violent and unattached first love. When he was about 3 years old, Lee’s father, Sonny, and his mother eventually went their separate ways. She wasn’t equipped to be a mother, nor did she have the wherewithal to take care of herself. She had to find her own way because her mother (Lee’s grandmother) was murdered on Lees mother’s 3rd birthday. Lee’s mother was with her at the time of the incident when her ex-boyfriend shot her as they attended a carnival. This desperate and horrid family history would become a dance that would engulf Lee’s internal being for his entire life.  In “The Call of the Wild Child” Lee candidly reveals how he overcame his harrowing circumstances and brought vital awareness to the subject of physical and mental abuse in the face of family domestic violence.

Steven Bender, President of The Rotary Club of Newport Beach, a passionate advocate for environmental sustainability and community development has served as the CEO and consultant to known corporations and non-profit organizations worldwide. His roles as the Global Partnership Ambassador for the United Nations Association-Orange County and CEO of Newport Homes, showcases Steve’s diverse involvement in sustainable projects, green building, affordable housing and tiny homes. Steve recently traveled to Ukraine to engage with the International Chamber of Commerce in discussions about rebuilding the country with green technology for the country’s rebuilding efforts post-war. During his visit, he explored initiatives he supports, focused on removing landmines from agricultural areas. Additionally, Steve has been conducting meetings with banks and businesses across four continents, addressing environmental projects and carbon credit trading.
A passionate advocate for environmental sustainability and community development, Steve was the Founding Director of the US Green Chamber and Co-Founder of the Global Climate Pledge program which is now in almost 100 countries! Steve is the current Director of the Environmental and Sustainability Rotary Action Group for Western North America which is comprised of over 1700 Rotary Clubs and the Director on the board for Rotary Climate Action Team. His global outreach includes speaking engagements with business owners, government organizations, and NGOs, where he passionately promotes and educates on environmental and social issues and projects.
As the CEO of Sea 2 Sky Solutions, Steve’s influence extends globally, with strategic partners and offices in Newport Beach, Mexico City, Bangkok, Tiawan and Panama. He is a consultant for various environmental initiatives, including Oceans Week 2024 in Mexico, EarthX, and the 7 Seas Initiative. Steve is also a founder of The Rotary Reef Project, emphasizing his dedication to oceans, island nations, and coastal communities.

Join us for an informative update of all the great things that are happening with Kids Who Rock.  Learn more about Patty at her LinkedIn Page

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!