Round Rock Tornado Relief efforts We called upon our fellow Rotarians to help local residents in the wake of this week’s tornadoes. Our volunteers in conjunction with Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN.org) fanned out across Round Rock to help homeowners clean up debris and fallen trees. |
9/11 Tribute - Honoring Lives Lost The Rotary Club of Northwest Austin invites everyone to join them as they memorialize the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attack and the 2,977 lives lost at a tribute 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11. “Sept. 11 was a terrible day in our country’s history, but following the attacks Americans rallied as never before in unity and in support of our great nation,” Club President Rick Hoffman said. “We believe this spirit of unity is needed more than ever. “On this day, no matter political or other beliefs, we are one -- we are Americans,” he added. The tribute will take place across the street from the main entrance to the Balcones Country Club at 8600 Balcones Club Drive in Austin. Preparations for the event will begin Wednesday, Sept. 8, when Rotarians will gather on the lot to place 300 American flags -- approximately one flag for each 10 lives lost. At 9 a.m. on Saturday Boy Scout Troop 513 sponsored by Hope Presbyterian Church will post the colors followed by a prayer, pledge of allegiance and singing of the national anthem. Joined by the Scouts and first responders from Austin Fire Department Station 44, Rotarians will read the names of all those lost as a result of the attack. The names will be read in 10-15 minute tributes until all the names have been said aloud and Rotarians will be onsite until approximately 2:30 p.m. “We invite everyone to visit this memorial, get out of your cars, and walk solemnly through the field of flags to pay tribute and honor to those lost on Sept. 11, 2001,” Hoffman said. “We will never forget.” Rotarians across the world are dedicated to promoting peace and conflict prevention and resolution as one of their seven areas of service. |
Northwest Austin Rotary Recognized at Shelterbox HERO ShelterBox has provided aid to over 2 million people since 2000, we could not have reached them without clubs like yours. The global pandemic has not stopped our efforts, your help provided aid to over 33,000 families in 2020, and over 13,000 households in the first half of 2021. |
District Governor Visit Great visit with District Governor Beverly Luedke this past week. She shared her vision and goals for this next year with the Club. |
Preparing Fit Kits for School Kids Twelve Members of the Rotary Club of Northwest Austin, including PDG Jim Henry, assembled on Monday afternoon, March 8, at Springwoods Park in Northwest Austin, to prepare 21 FiT Kits for distribution at two Round Rock ISD schools. Josh Reeley, Vice President of Youth Services for the Rotary Club of Northwest Austin, organized the effort, funded by a District 5870 DAP Grant. |
Congratulations Tad! Congratulations to Tad Turpin for earning a District Service Award for his outstanding service in promoting the Rotary Foundation and its goal of World Understanding and Peace! |
Roll of Fame Honoree - Debbie Tam Cheers out to Debbie Tam for receiving the Rotary District 5870 Central Texas Roll of Fame Award!! This award is given for outstanding exemplification of the spirit of Rotary in their community, their club and Rotary International. |
Latest News From NW Austin RotaryPlease update your member information on Clubrunner. If you need help, contact Sheila Allee Kershaw or Harold Coleman. The kickoff for our annual fundraising fruit sale will be Sept. 18. We will be assigned to teams and given a pep talk by our fruit sale leader Dave Roon. Proceeds from the sale support all NWAR philanthropy for the coming year. District 5870 is sponsoring a "My Rotary Story" Contest. Awards will be given in three categories: Best Overall My Rotary Story, Most Moving My Rotary Story and Most Creative My Rotary Story. Written an video formats will be accepted. Stay tuned for details. - See more at: http://nwaustinrotary.org/#sthash.bTCGLqZo.dpufPlease update your member information on Clubrunner. If you need help, contact Sheila Allee Kershaw or Harold Coleman. The kickoff for our annual fundraising fruit sale will be Sept. 18. We will be assigned to teams and given a pep talk by our fruit sale leader Dave Roon. Proceeds from the sale support all NWAR philanthropy for the coming year. District 5870 is sponsoring a "My Rotary Story" Contest. Awards will be given in three categories: Best Overall My Rotary Story, Most Moving My Rotary Story and Most Creative My Rotary Story. Written an video formats will be accepted. Stay tuned for details. - See more at: http://nwaustinrotary.org/#sthash.bTCGLqZo.dpufPlease update your member information on Clubrunner. If you need help, contact Sheila Allee Kershaw or Harold Coleman. The kickoff for our annual fundraising fruit sale will be Sept. 18. We will be assigned to teams and given a pep talk by our fruit sale leader Dave Roon. Proceeds from the sale support all NWAR philanthropy for the coming year. District 5870 is sponsoring a "My Rotary Story" Contest. Awards will be given in three categories: Best Overall My Rotary Story, Most Moving My Rotary Story and Most Creative My Rotary Story. Written an video formats will be accepted. Stay tuned for details. - See more at: http://nwaustinrotary.org/#sthash.bTCGLqZo.dpufPlease update your member information on Clubrunner. If you need help, email Harold Coleman at hgcoleman@aol.com. |
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