We're back at River Crest today for in-person Rotary meetings! See you Tuesday, April 13!
Photo by Ellen Kurtzman
The Rotary Club of Fort Worth South is pleased to announce the availability of community grants to non-profit organizations from the club’s Fort Worth Foundation. This year, the club is focusing on the needs of Veterans. Grants are available to support educational, medical, socio-economic, mental health, housing or other needs of Veterans and their families.
We're excited to celebrate North Texas Giving Day. Donations to our foundation (a 501c3) are used to help area projects and nonprofits with their missions. In 2019, our club funded projects helping Tarrant County children.
As Rotarians, we must adjust to our “new normal” as this unprecedented environment evolves. We are a People of Action and have a rich history of “Service Above Self”. I believe we can help our community by following the guidelines and instructions given by President Trump, Governor Abbott, and Mayor Price, to limit non-essential travel, avoid gathering in groups, and maintain a six foot distance between others until the infection rate reduces to a manageable level. Our club has historically been active supporters of Carter Blood Care which has a critical need for at least 700 donations in the next 5 days. I encourage eligible members to donate blood at the Hulen or Rosedale donation center in lieu of meeting this week. I donated Wednesday at the Rosedale location and felt very safe. I believe we can do this and demonstrate our service to the community and set an example to those around us. In person lunch meetings will continue to be suspended through the end of July.
Our Annual First Responders Recognition Luncheon will switch from a face-to-face event to a digital celebration.
Watch this site for details.
Dwayne Jose, World War II B-26 pilot and member of our Club since 1995, spoke at our Rotary Club today. He’s had a long career in aviation and traveled to 56 countries.
Club members Robert Holman and Theresa Hocker distribute dictionaries to students at RJ Wilson Elementary.
Our club has honored our hometown heroes for more than 30 years. Register for your spot at our annual First Responders Recognition and Awards Luncheon: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-responder-recognition-awards-luncheon-tickets-58412300764
We're excited to announce our new meeting home is River Crest Country Club. Join us Tuesdays at noon at 1501 Western Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76107.
Our March 20 was a presentation by Mark Fox of the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. Mark gave us a history of the Weather Service noting that Fort Worth was the site of the FIRST Weather Radar in the US. Mark also showed the progression of Weather Radar to present day, noting that while the radar and forecasting has changed the storms have not. #JoinConnectStay
Dr. Suzy Lockwood, Dean of the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences at TCU brought the Club an update on the College. They will be adding a greater emphasis on Enhancing Global Health. She was also excited to announce TCU’s first “Nurse Camp” this summer. #JoinConnectStay
Our District Governor Elect, Gerald Robinson, visited Fort Worth South on March 27. He brought a program detailing up coming changes in Rotary. There will be new Club flexibility and a “Bottoms Up” Organization. We’re excited about the new year!!!!#JoinConnectStay
During the April 3 meeting Clark Norton, a student of the Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences at TCU was awarded this year’s Katy Cairns Nursing Scholarship. Congratulations Clark! #JoinConnectStay
Past President Mike Peck attended the TCC Foundation Scholarship Dinner representing RCFWS and our Foundation. Our two scholarship recipients, Justin Hinton and Si Tri LeMartinez, were recognized. #JoinConnectStay
Cindy Kilgore and Tommy from PATRIOTPAWS were one of our programs in December. Cindy gave a very interesting explanation of the activities of the organization and Tommy had Cindy demonstrate some of the tasks he was taught to perform for Combat Veterans. #RotaryFWS #JoinConnectStay
On Dec. 5 Robert Holman introduced Principal Angeles Gonzalez, Special Education Teacher Brittany Williams, and Second Grade Teacher Lauryn Martin from RJ Wilson Elementary. Principal Gonzalez has worked closely with the Club on the iPad project and the two Teachers were receiving recognition for their efforts. #RCFWS #JoinConnectStay
Our program on Dec 5 was brought by Catholic Charities. Johanna Brewington and Ruth Braser explained their program to: CREATE Solutions, ERADICATE Barriers, TRANSFORM Communities to enhance the lives of their Clients. #RCFWS #JoinConnectStay
After the regular meeting of RCFWS on Nov 28 members moved to R J Wilson Elementary School where we presented Principal Gonzalez with a charging cart and 23 iPads for use by the third grade.
During his Club visit on Nov 21 District Governor Christopher McLucas presented FWS member Chris White with the “Rotary Builder” Award. Congratulations Chris!!! #JoinConnectStay#RCFWS
Service Above Self
1501 Western Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76107
United States of America