Happy New Year, Rotarians!

I hope your holiday season was filled with joy and laughter with family and friends. As we wave goodbye to the holidays and step boldly into 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on all we’ve accomplished and look ahead to the exciting adventures still to come.

We’re officially halfway through our Rotary year — can you believe it? I had the opportunity last month to pop-in on several clubs with my Magic Wand to make Magical Wishes come true and I’ll be visiting other clubs soon to make more Magic happen! In this latter half of the Rotary year, there’s still plenty of time to make magic happen. Let’s look at the opportunities waiting for YOU to make a lasting impact.

Million Dollar High Tea with RI President Stephanie Urchick – Thursday, January 30th

If you’ve contributed (or pledged) $10,000 to The Rotary Foundation's Annual Fund or PolioPlus this Rotary year, you’ve earned your seat at this exclusive event. Imagine sipping tea and celebrating generosity alongside our inspiring RI President — pure magic! See below for more info. 

All Club Gala – Thursday, January 30th at Safari Ranch

All aboard the Rotary train for an unforgettable evening with RI President Stephanie Urchick! It’s the perfect chance to connect, celebrate, and make memories with Rotarians across District 5890. Don’t miss this one—it’s going to be legendary! See below for more info. REGISTER NOW

Rotary Night at the Rodeo – Tuesday, March 11th

Yeehaw! Dust off your boots and join us for a night of fun, fellowship, and the best in Texas entertainment.

Rotary Night at the Astros – April

Batter up! Get ready to cheer on the home team with your Rotary family. Details coming soon, but trust me, this will be a home run!

District Conference in College Station – May 1st-4th

It’s the grand finale of our year together, and you don’t want to miss it! Through the end of January, you can snag the early bird registration for just $299 per person. That’s a $100 discount — what a deal!  REGISTER NOW

And for our inaugural White Hat Society raffle, anyone who contributes $5,000 (cumulatively between July 1, 2024, and May 1, 2025) to The Rotary Foundation will be entered to win a one-of-a-kind white hat at the District Conference. We are looking forward to honoring 100 or more members this year. Will you be one of them?

Let’s make 2025 the year we continue to spread The Magic of Rotary! Together, we’re making the world brighter, one act of service at a time.

So, what are you waiting for? Climb aboard the train and let’s keep this incredible journey going.

With gratitude and excitement,