Hi all - well, it is that time in a DG's year of service where we write the "last one". YES - it is already June and WOW, has it been a wonderful year with all of you! Please read this newsletter all the way to the end. I'll have some special comments there.
Join us for an inspiring evening at the Prestonwood Country Club on Wednesday, June 24th at 6PM as Rotary District 5810 celebrates the official installation of our new District Governor, Mike Callahan, District Officers and Club Presidents for the upcoming Rotary year. Click to Register.
In lieu of hosting the traditional Club Leadership Exchange on Saturday, July 11, Incoming District Governor Mike Callahan is inviting all District 5810 Rotarians to come together for a meaningful District-wide service opportunity through The Senior Source “Beat The Heat 2026” campaign.
It’s time to celebrate the Clubs that went above and beyond this year by completing the Rotary Rockstar Challenge! Designed to strengthen public image and showcase the incredible work happening across our communities, the challenge included six levels of activities focused on storytelling, engagement, membership promotion, and visibility.
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more common in Rotary communications, Rotary International has released AI Guidelines for Members to help clubs and districts use these tools responsibly while protecting privacy and the Rotary brand.
Camp RYLA 2026, by all accounts, was a raving success! Even though it has only been few days since we closed out the in-person camp program there is always lots going on for the students to continue the engagements from camp. Cabin groups are still making sure they keep in touch with each other throughout the summer months.
Teachers were treated to an Appreciation Breakfast hosted by Plano Metro Rotary on Tuesday, May 5. Rotary members enjoyed the opportunity to visit individually with teachers and learn more about their students and programs. The Guinn Special Programs Center, Part of Plano ISD, serves at‑risk high school students through a wide range of programs, including services for expectant parents, behavior management, accelerated curriculum, transitional education, dropout recovery, and credit recovery.
At this year’s Fire Rescue Appreciation Lunch, the Prestonwood Rotary had the distinct honor of recognizing three extraordinary individuals whose dedication, leadership, and service continue to make a profound impact on our community.
On Thursday April 30th, members of the Rotary Club of Plano rolled up their sleeves and spent a productive afternoon volunteering at the Plano ISD Foundation Core Store, tackling essential inventory work to support local educators and students. With smiles and camaraderie, Rotarians sorted, counted, and organized shelves full of donated classroom supplies, technology accessories, and educational materials, ensuring the store’s resources were accurately tracked and readily available for teachers across the district.
The air was thick with more than just the morning humidity as volunteers from the Melissa Rotary Club, community member, and Melissa Interact arrived at the Summer Games. There was a palpable sense of purpose. Before the first whistle blew or the first medal was draped, our team was already on the ground, transforming an empty venue into a stage for champions.
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Several members of the Royse City Rotary Club recently participated in a meaningful service project with the Sleep in Heavenly Peace Project, helping ensure local children have a safe and comfortable place to sleep.
The Mesquite Rotary Club hosted its annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon at their meeting on May 19th. At the event, scholarship awards of $1,500 each were presented to graduating students from Mesquite High School, North Mesquite High School, West Mesquite High School, Poteet High School, John Horn High School, Vroonland Vanguard High School, Sunnyvale High School, and Dallas Christian School. This investment by the club in the future of these deserving area scholars totaled $12,000.
District 5810 in Texas made an important donation to the Rotary Club of Roatan. It sent 11 containers filled with thousands of items to support schools and communities on the island. This initiative was organized by PDG Regina Edwards, who has worked closely with Roatán since 2022. This effort has strengthened the bonds of service between her district and the Rotary Club of Roatan.
The Addison Rotary Club recently welcomed leaders from Project Mom Bags, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting mothers whose babies are receiving care in the cardiac intensive care unit. Following their presentation, the club awarded a $1,000 grant to help provide comfort bags for moms navigating one of the most difficult experiences a parent can face.
The service project for North Texas Pioneers Club for April was picking up trash in one of Plano’s parks. The club usually averages one full bag of trash for each member who volunteers about one hour of their time.
The Grand Prairie Metro Rotary hosted its annual Memorial Day cookout following the Memorial Day Celebration held by the City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts, and Recreation Department.
The Preston Trail Rotary Club was honored to present the Ralph O’Dell Scholarship to Avelyn Jensen, a scholarship that represents far more than academic achievement alone. The Ralph O’Dell Scholarship embodies the Rotary motto, “Service Above Self,” because Ralph O’Dell himself has spent a lifetime serving others with humility, kindness, and unwavering dedication to his community. For Ralph, service was never about recognition. It was about showing up, helping others, and quietly making a difference wherever he could.
Join the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Rotary for it's upcoming Pints for Polio event on June 8th at 3 Nations Brewing Co. as they come together to support Rotary’s fight to eradicate polio worldwide! Entry fee is $35.
Frisco Rotary Chili Fest fundraiser held on April 30th at Rollertown Beerworks, Frisco from 11:30 am - 7:15 pm with live music. All proceeds from this event will go directly to college scholarships for Frisco students and grants to Frisco nonprofits. Total impact $10,000.
Each year, as Memorial Day approaches, the area surrounding Melissa City Hall transforms into a powerful tribute to service and sacrifice. Through the Melissa Honors Military program—supported by the Melissa Rotary Club and facilitated by the City of Melissa—banners featuring the faces and names of local service members rise proudly along the walkways and green spaces.
Through Rotary, police officer Joanne Serkeyn expanded her view of how to make a difference. In July, Serkeyn will become the governor of District 7090
Members of the Rotary Club of Custer, South Dakota, played a role in the construction of the Crazy Horse Monument and continue to support its federation
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