As we gather during this season of gratitude and celebration, we’re reminded of what truly makes Rotary special: the spirit of service, fellowship, and hope we share with one another. This time of year invites us to reflect on the thousands of lives we have touched, the challenges we’ve met, and the good we have yet to accomplish together.
Whether we’re ringing bells, packing food boxes, supporting families, mentoring youth, or helping communities near and far, every act of service reflects the heart of Rotary: "Service Above Self."
Your dedication throughout the year—quietly, consistently, and compassionately—makes a real difference.
May this holiday season bring you peace, joy, and time with those you love. And may the New Year inspire us to continue building goodwill, strengthening our communities, and creating lasting change.
Thank you for continuing to Unite for Good and truly exemplifying compassion in action!
Happy Holidays, and cheers to another year of service and friendship.
The Guerrero Clinic Committee of Brazosport Rotary Club proudly shares a summary of activities from the Clinic this past Fall.
Over 800 patients came to the clinic for various health reasons and were examined and treated accordingly.
263 cataract surgeries were performed.
Examined 75 patients with retinal disease and treated accordingly.
Eye exam done and dispensed 198 prescribed eye glasses.
Since inception of the Clinic more than 65,000 patients have received free health care from the compassionate and dedicated volunteers that make this happen.
For more than fifty years, the Rotary Club of Houston has presented the Lombardi Award™ to the nation’s best college football lineman. The award not only recognizes outstanding talent, but also raises money to fight cancer, the disease that took legendary Coach Vince Lombard’s life.
The Lombardi Award™ Committee proudly announced the four finalists for the 2025 Lombardi Award™: David Bailey, Texas Tech University; Cashius Howell, Texas A&M University; Kadyn Proctor, University of Alabama; and Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech University. Selected from a preseason watchlist of more than 50 players representing all FBS conferences and independents, these outstanding athletes exemplify the highest standards of character, discipline, and excellence both on and off the field.
You and your Club can be a part of the prized Lombardi Award™ presentation, Wednesday, December 10, 2025! Go to lombardiaward.org to purchase your table or tickets. There is a Rotarian discount for the $6,000 ($1,000 discount) and $3,500 ($500 discount) tables. Email the link below for the discount code.
The 53rd Annual Rotary Beauty Pageant in Palacios - a highly celebrated event, bringing people together and showcasing the spirit of Rotary in a meaningful way.
Past District Governor, Chris Schneider and his wife and President-Elect, Ute Schneider, and Adola Alabi were judges at the Pageant.
Highlands Rotary Club put out American flags at the Veterans' Cemetery for Veterans' Day.
applications now open for camp enterprise!
The Rotary Club of Houston is now accepting applications for Camp Enterprise 2026! Camp Enterprise will be held the weekend of March 27 - 29, 2026 at Camp Allen in Navasota, TX.
Children and grandchildren of Rotarians in District 5890 that are currently in their Junior Year of High School are eligible to apply. Please spread the word to other High School Juniors as well.
Since 1986 the Rotary Club of Houston has sponsored this business and leadership experience for high school juniors in the greater Houston area. Students learn entrepreneurship, teamwork, and ethics from local business leaders and Rotarians.
Incoming Club Presidents, mark your calendar to attend mandatory President-Elect Training Seminar (P.E.T.S.) on February 26 - March 1, 2026 at the DFW Hyatt Hotel! For more info, visit www.lonestarpets.org.
DISTRICT 5890 "ALL CLUB" GALA
Clubs! Start making plans today to purchase your table(s) for our District's annual "All Club" Gala on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Let us Unite for Good to End Polio Now. Wear RED orPurpleto show your support!
Say nice things and send compliments to fellow Rotarians while raising money for Polio! District Governor Tom Kelchner's goal is to raise $10,000 for The Rotary Foundation's PolioPlus fund by showing kindness and gratitude in our district!
Know who you want to give your first rose to? Get started by going to the Roses for Polio page on our District website.
Important! After you make your donation, don't forget to "Increase Your Impact" by writing a message, including the name(s) of the person receiving your rose(s), plus why you're donating. Then, "Share this Fundraiser." Click the Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and/or email icons to SHARE your Rose! Don't forget to TAG the person(s) receiving your rose(s)!
Check out the "Wall of Roses" to see all the gratitude roses that have been given across our district. Roses for Polio will run this entire 2025 - 2026 Rotary year!
