Events

Jimmie Prince is Veteran of the US Army having served at several bases in Korea, Panama and the continental United States. He is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom.  He is a Licensed Social Worker that has worked with juvenile and youth populations for over thirty years with state and county agencies. He and his wife Gail will celebrate 34 years on marriage in August of this year. He is the father of a fantastic young adult daughter.  He is the newly appointed Servant Leader of the Veterans Ministry at Westside Baptist Church here in Lewisville, Texas.  

Learn more about the Veteran's Ministry!

Label dictionaries prior to distribution to schools.

Our Rotary Club has a special opportunity to attend this fundraiser to support Independence Gardens.  Club members can enter the event for free, but we do ask that you make a donation using one of the QR codes at the event.  There will be wine, food and art to enjoy!

Please RSVP using the link as soon as possible so we know how big of a table to reserve.

Event Highlights:

• Live Art by Internationally renowned Cuban Artist Rolando Diaz
• Local Artist Showcase
• Chef Tasting Stations
• Auction
• Live Music and More!

Description:

Welcome to 'The Art of Food'—a captivating fusion of culinary mastery and artistic expression, dedicated to making a difference. Join us on 2/29/24 at Sparrow on Main as renowned chefs craft visually stunning dishes, bringing to life the vibrant intersection of food and art. Experience live art shows, where talented artists paint stories of hope, resilience, and the fight against food insecurity. Every ticket purchased supports Independence Gardens, ensuring fresh, nutritious food for children in schools and communities. Let's savor the flavors of compassion, creativity, and community at this extraordinary event. Come, be a part of a movement that transcends the ordinary—a celebration where every bite and brushstroke makes a meaningful impact.

Artists:

Rolando Diaz, Melissa Ellis, Joe Conner  - more to come!

Chefs:

Mollie Guerra, Belal Kattan, Pete Nolasco, Daniel Nellums, Jo Garcia, Mike Kelley - and more!

https://www.independencegardens.org/eventpage

Elena Shehan is the current Grants Coordinator for the City of Lewisville's Neighborhood and Inspection Services Department. Elena has been with the City in this position for 10 months, her role oversees the portion of the Community Development Block Grant funding set aside for public infrastructure improvements for the City of Lewisville.

Current public infrastructure projects for the City of Lewisville include; the design and rehab of 2 local nonprofit buildings, park equipment and design for the new Glory Park, redesign costs for a complete street on Southwest Parkway, a multifamily accessibility program, and the Minor Housing Rehabilitation Program of which she will be discussing today.

Prior to this role, she was in a supervisory role at local nonprofits focused on housing, homelessness, and domestic violence. She has worked in homelessness and housing services on city, county, and statewide levels in both Texas and Arizona and has a passion for making housing affordable, available, and accessible for all.

Minor Housing Rehab Program

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.

Special Abilities of North Texas

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In Lieu of our weekly meeting this week we will volunteer at  Come and EAT IT 2024 to support Independence Gardens.

Get ready for the tastiest event of the year! Come and EAT IT 2024 is here, and we're cooking up a storm of fun, flavor, and foodie excitement on March 28, 2024! Join over 800 students for an epic culinary adventure where they will unleash their inner chef, explore fresh and nutritious food, and create tasty memories. 🍳🥦🎉

Chief Brook Rollins was sworn in as the Lewisville Police Chief on February 1, 2024. Before Lewisville, Chief Rollins enjoyed a successful 22-year tenure with the Arlington Police Department.  There Chief Rollins served as a patrol officer, field training officer, detective, SWAT officer, CID supervisor, SWAT supervisor, Technical Services Commander, Patrol Commander, Personnel & Recruiting/Training Commander, and UAS Program Manager. Chief Rollins finished his career at APD as a Deputy Police Chief where he oversaw the Investigative & Tactical Support Division.  

Chief Rollins graduated with a BS in 2001 from Texas A&M University, and a MA from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2014. He is a Texas Master Peace Officer & Mental Health Peace Officer. He is a graduate of the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration School of Police Supervision and the 55th School of Executive Leadership. He is also a graduate of the Police Executive Research Forum's Senior Management Institute for Policing - 87th session (2023), and the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association Trilogy program. He teaches at the University of Texas @ Arlington as an adjunct professor.

Rollins is a graduate of Coppell High School. He and his wife have been married to  wife, Christy, for 21 years. They recently moved to Lewisville. They have three children.

Thomas Rhodes is the District Executive for the Orion District of the Longhorn Council. He is a proud Eagle Scout who recently moved from Georgia to Texas. While in Georgia, he gained work experience in marketing and sales management. In his spare time, he enjoys outdoor activities, playing chess and roller skating. During his undergraduate degree, he created a nonprofit organization that grew to 1000 members and three sponsors before the end of the 2nd quarter of operations.

Intro:  Jeff Lighton

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Join our club as we participate in the citywide Spring Cleaning event. Please, take the time to RSVP.  Feel free to invite Friends and Family!

See you there!

The Blue Ribbon Capital Projects Advisory Committee is an eight-member committee responsible for reviewing and prioritizing staff capital project requests leading to the development of a 10-year capital improvement plan.

Mark Smith

DG Pat Peters, DGE Andy Eads, and DGN Jon Bullock are delighted to announce the upcoming 2024 District Assembly and Conference, set to take place on April 26th and 27th at the Embassy Suites in Denton.

This year marks a special occasion as both the District Assembly and the District Conference will coincide over the same weekend, aiming to encourage greater participation from our members. While primarily tailored for Club and District Leadership, these sessions are designed to benefit all Rotarians seeking to enhance their understanding and engagement within their club and the District.

• Kicking off on Friday, April 26th, the event will commence with a service project dedicated to constructing a peace garden, to be officially dedicated at 5:00 PM.
• Friday afternoon will feature targeted training sessions for Club President Elects, President Nominees, and our Assistant Governor team.
• As the evening unfolds on Friday, attendees will have the chance to partake in various events promoting Fun, Fellowship, and Food, ensuring a memorable experience.
• Shifting focus to Saturday, April 27th, the agenda will center around club committees, providing participants with valuable insights to better fulfill their roles within the club.
• Saturday afternoon will showcase presentations from our Peace and Global Scholars, along with speeches from high school students participating in the 4-way Speech contest.

The Conference will conclude with a solemn moment of remembrance for our fallen veterans, culminating in a dinner where we'll acknowledge the outstanding contributions of clubs and individuals throughout the District.

Stay tuned for a more detailed schedule, but mark your calendars for the 2024 District Assembly and Conference at the Embassy Suites in Denton.

  - Full Assembly and Conference and Registration Fee - $200
  - Saturday Assembly Only $35 – W/Lunch $85
  - Andy B’s Social - $62/Person

To Register, please click on the following link -->

                  2024 Assembly and District Conference

The Lewisville Morning Rotary Club will have a booth at the ColorPalooza event and will provide kids with a rock painting project.   This event will promote our club in the community.
 

Born out of a desire to help children in need, Lovepacs was created in order to provide meals to students, who would otherwise go hungry during school holidays. Through coordination with local schools and its volunteers, Lovepacs engages communities to feed children as an expression of love.

Alex Ward serves as a chapter co-lead for Lovepacs Lewisville along with Hillery Cross, where she spends her time working on the more financial side of things for the organization. 

We are looking for volunteers!

May 14th (4pm to 8pm)

There will be a volunteer appreciation dinner being served to support our Local Salvation Army's volunteers.  David Burdick, will be heading up the dinner and is looking for volunteers to help in the kitchen and/or service.  As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to work alongside Chef David and prepare the coursed dinner for the estimated 50–60 volunteers.

This is a non-rotary event, but David wanted to extend the opportunity to anyone in our club that would be willing to help.  We will accept members and family members.  We will find a service opportunity for anyone that would like to join.

Food prep and cooking will be limited to adults 18 and over.  We can utilize teens in service capacity on the day of service (May 14th)

Let's help support a local Rotarian (Lewisville Noon) and make this a fantastic dinner for those that serve in great capacity.

All application requests for the RYLA Leadership Experience 2024 need to be submitted by this date.

Learn more about Lewisville Park Alliance

About Cindy:

As an outdoor-loving child of the 70's, Cindy spent much of her youth in local recreation centers and public parks. Having a place to play and learn had a major impact on the rest of her life. Cindy is retired, but spent years working with Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Susan G. Komen, as well as spending years volunteering with youth organizations and working with Irving and Lewisville PARD. Most recently, she served on the Lewisville Park board through the building of Thrive multigenerational recreation center. She resides in Lewisville and is married to City of Lewisville Councilman William Meridith.

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Lewisville Morning Rotary Club will provide bikes for students chosen by teachers across grade levels for academic improvement.  We need volunteers to help award the bikes at each of the graduating ceremonies.

Here is the awards schedule for end of year.

May 20^th

1^st grade 8:30-9:30

Pre-K 10:00-11:00

May 21^st

3^rd grade 8:30-9:30

5^th grade 10:30-11:30

May 22

Kinder- 8:30-9:30

2^nd grade 11:30-12:30

4^th grade 1:00-2:00

Reminder for social Thursday night. No meeting Thursday morning.

Join the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club for a social in honor of Marilyn Pokorny at Larue Winery. A time to gather and celebrate our friend Marilyn. We will share our favorite memories and what she meant to us over wine and light bites.   

 Wine and soft drinks for purchase. 

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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Full details of this event can be found at District 5790 page for the event.

The RYLA Leadership Experience is open to teens in our area.  When registering, please refer to our club (Lewisville Morning Rotary) as the sponsoring club.  

Visit the RYLA informaiton page for more information about the program.

APPLICATION DEADLINE is May 15, 2024

Join us for the Pass The Gavel Celebration as our club celebrates our accomplishments over the past year and we look forward to the 2024/2025 Rotary year.  This is a member pay dinner event.

Flag Deployment

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

A joint luncheon (tickets required) to honor the local non-profit organizations. Learn More! .  Interested in Rotary?  This is a great opportunity to learn more about all of the local clubs in our area.

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.

Join us as we sponsor the weekly Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce LEADS Power Networking on Friday mornings for the month of August.  You are invited to come and learn more about our club and Rotary.  We will present new information weekly.  Please, come and join us and meet other great members of the Lewisville area.

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

Join us as we sponsor the weekly Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce LEADS Power Networking on Friday mornings for the month of August.  You are invited to come and learn more about our club and Rotary.  We will present new information weekly.  Please, come and join us and meet other great members of the Lewisville area.

Join us in welcoming students on the first day of school.  This is a fun event cheering students on as they walk the red carpet.  Arrive by 7:15 AM for a 7:30 start.

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Join us as we sponsor the weekly Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce LEADS Power Networking on Friday mornings for the month of August.  You are invited to come and learn more about our club and Rotary.  We will present new information weekly.  Please, come and join us and meet other great members of the Lewisville area.