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Grants Available

Posted by Theresa Hocker on Oct 02, 2019

The Rotary Club of Fort Worth South welcomes grant proposals from organizations engaged in programs or projects that support the educational, medical, nutritional, socio-economic or other needs related to the welfare of children in our community. The Rotary Club of Fort Worth South is offering grants ranging from $500 to $2,500.

Club participates in #NTxGivingDay

Our club's foundation, The Fort Worth Foundation, is a 501C3 organization with the purpose of funding local educational and non profit needs in Fort Worth. We are restricted by our by-laws that 100% of the funding be used in the North Texas area, primarily Fort Worth and Tarrant County. You can schedule a donation now at https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/rotary-fort-worth-south-foundation or jump online on Sept. 19 to be part of the community's effort to raise money for local efforts.

2019 First Responders Luncheon

Posted by John Pardue

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

New Meeting Location

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.

Mark Fox of the National Weather Service

Posted by Bill Boomer

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

Lockwood gives Harris College of Nursing update

Posted by Bill Boomer

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

DGE Visit

Posted by Bill Boomer

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

Katy Cairns Nursing Scholarship Award Winner

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

Foundation Scholarship Recipients Recognized

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

PATRIOTPAWS featured presentation in December

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

RJ Wilson Teachers Honored

Posted by Bill Boomer

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

Catholic Charities Hurricane Harvey Relief Update

Posted by Bill Boomer

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

RCFWS Presents iPads, Charging Cart to RJ Wilson

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.

DG Presents Rotary Builder Award

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

Prospective Members: A little about RCFWS

Fort Worth South Rotary, chartered in 1955, is a grass-roots organization consisting of business professionals and community leaders that volunteer time, talent and resources in order to remedy vital community and international needs. There are over 1.2 million members in all Rotary International clubs worldwide. MEETINGS: River Crest Country Club, Fort Worth, Texas Each Tuesday from 11:45 to 1 p.m.