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. 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. 
Meetings suspended through end of March. Due to the unprecedented environment created by the viral pandemic, we must suspend meetings through at least the end of March. We will reassess the situation in early April. However, suspension of normal activities is very likely for the foreseeable future. We will do our best to communicate with members and the public through our website and Facebook page as this situation evolves.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
