Rotary Foundation Contributions--- Please remember in your end-of-year giving the Rotary Foundation….the Annual Fund-SHARE and/or the Polio Plus Fund. We celebrate as we honor Linda Boxberger with her Paul Harris Society +1 pin! Congratulations to Linda!
DAP Grant: Our Plan B. Todos Juntos Learning Center has moved and has several projects in mind of which we have identified 1. construction of a sandbox outside and 2. the installation of a Lego wall inside. We’re getting the specific costs together for the MOU to submit to the district. Todos Juntos’s new location: First Baptist Church at Trinity & 12th St.
Satya’s comes to us from the Rotary Bangalore Club founded in 2005 and began currently has 58 members. He has been a member since 2015. Their recent initiatives have been COVID relief, vaccination drives and triage centers. He presented a beautiful club flag to us as a gift
This month, South Austin Rotary proudly shines the spotlight on long-time member Simon Garza, who has been serving our community through Rotary for an incredible 33 years.
Simon embodies the Rotary spirit—dedicated, humble, and always the first to volunteer. Whether it’s lending a hand at a community service project, helping with fundraisers, or supporting fellow Rotarians, Simon’s commitment to Service Above Self never wavers.
Simon’s passion for volunteering is an inspiration to us all. His unwavering dedication reminds us that true service isn’t about recognition—it’s about caring enough to take action.
Thank you, Simon, for your 33 years of service, leadership, and heart. South Austin Rotary is better because of you!
Patty Hoyt led a discussion about club Socials. There were lots of suggestions from the group. Some of the Social Activity suggestions included theater performances, art museums, Austin Central Library After Dark events, dinners, bowling and mini golf. Please send any suggestions to Patty.
Collection of items for Common Ground and Soup Kitchen for Christmas delivery. Socks are no longer needed, instead she needs men’s coats, hats, gloves, and scarves. Also blankets and quilts are always needed. Mickie to collect all by December 17. Also accepting donations - cash, check or Zelle 512-784-4123
Jeff’s classification is banking. Jeff has worked his whole career in banking starting out in Galveston in the 80’s after graduating from U.T. business school in 1984. He is currently employed with ABC Bank, where he will celebrate 25 years next year.
Simon recently visited Nicaragua on a mission trip with Austin Samaritans to provide dental care. It makes you very grateful for medical care and all that we have here in the United States.
Amber is grateful that her business was great in 2025 and that Omar has joined her as a personal assistant which brings so much relief and will allow her to be an Assistant Governor next year for District Governor, Jeff Coleman.
Mickie is grateful for the folks who wrote a letter to Mobile loaves and fishes that got them to resume the stop at her facility to provide food for those in need in that area.
Shirley is finally over her bronchitis and almost back to 100%!
Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone’s face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and resentment: Did I forgive? Did I love?
These are the real questions. I must trust that the little bit of love that I sow now will bear many fruits, here in this world and the life to come.
December Rotary Theme - Disease Prevention & Treatment
