As we come to the close of our Rotary year together, I must first say THANK YOU! to each of you for your efforts throughout this tremendous year! Your individual commitments to your clubs - and ultimately to the children, adults, and communities that we serve - is the epitome of Service Above Self. Each of you has had an incredible impact on so many people's lives. Your legacies will stand forever... whether you realize it or not!
Please note that we are still collecting club highlights for a "Year in Review" reel so please send any slides to me and Charlie Ewing (info@charliehorsephotos.com) by June 5, 2026 so that we can recognize your club. This will be published sometime in June.
What we do is important! And, the world needs Rotary more than ever! I remain committed to supporting all of you and look forward to serving in various capacities in the next year. Feel free to contact me at any time.
Thank you for all that you do, for Uniting for Good and Exemplifying Compassion in Action! It has been my honor and privilege to serve with you as District Governor.
Rotary District 5890 clubs participated in the 2026 EPIC Day of Service. Rotarians and communities united for a global day of service. Together, we addressed real needs, strengthened bonds, inspired hope and created meaningful change.
Houston Skyline - MKT Trail
Houston Heights - Turning Point
Space Center - Armand Bayou Nature Center
West U - Challenger Baseball Field
Rotary Club of Houston Skyline partnered with A Tale of Two Bridges to improve the MKT Trail user experience through creating connections for the community with the space.
Whoever knows Bob Wren, recognizes him as a devoted and dedicated Rotarian, a remarkable member of his profession in the aerospace industry and for his outstanding commitment to our community. Space Center Rotary is honored to have him as a member of their Club for almost 50 years.
Robert James Wren joined Space Center on November 1, 1976. Bob stated that his sponsor, a fellow member of NASA, Dr. W.R. Downs, urged him to join because there was a need to provide additional service to our community. Bob immediately started working on it, and three years later, he served as Community Service "A" Director from 1979 through 1982. He was also the Youth Committee Chairman from 1978-80. He has held several Board positions since 1980. When he became president in 1985, the Club had about 185 members.
Bob has also held several positions within the District. At that time, the District was called 589. He received District 589 Governor’s Commendations in 1986-87, 1987-88 and 1989-90.
Kenneth "Paul" Marsh,Sharpstown Rotary Club member,
passed away May 21, 2026. Ken was President of the Sharpstown Rotary Club three times, served in many other club leadership capacities, and was the District RYLA Chair for several years. A Gathering of Family & Friends will take place Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Sharpstown Rotary Club Honorary Member, HM Josephine, lost her husband, Alfred Deitz-Spiff, Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Phil Hampton, the longest serving member of the Rotary Club of Houston, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Phil was a Past President, Paul Harris Fellow, PHF+1-9, and Major Donor.
Please Welcome these New Rotarians in District 5890!
David Faris, Bellaire / Southwest Houston Rotary Club
Jonathan Garcia, Brazosport Rotary Club
Lucy Arnesen, Dorothy Nguyen, Paola Ortiz, and
Kimberly Garcia, Rotary Club of Palacios
Rainey Webster and Dr. Kauser Bari, Rotary Club of Rosenberg
Looking for a program for your next club meeting? Rotary International and District 5890 are making every effort to elevate the problem of Child Sex Trafficking in our communities. Consider contacting Stan Galanski (713.301.0721 or stan.galanski.jr@gmail.com) to schedule a briefing on this problem and what you and your club can be doing to combat this present threat. Stan and his colleagues on the Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force are bringing awareness to every club in the district about this high profile and urgent problem.
