Amber had a special presentation for Shirley. Governor Jeff asked her to present a beautiful scarf from the international assembly in honor of her contributions to the Foundation
Our DAP proposal has been accepted. We proposed to add some nature elements to Todos Juntos Learning Center playscape: windmill, birdbaths and bird houses, windchimes, etc. (We may need to devise a plan b and plan c.)
Patty Hoyt - report on bat watching social. Bat watching cruise on September 24 at 6:45pm. RSVP right away so she can buy tickets before it sells out.
World's Largest Polio Walk on Oct. 24 at 10 AM in Sunset Valley. Lisa and Linda walked the Savannah trail, starting from Doc's Back Yard parking lot. It's a short flat walk - we thought maybe people could walk it twice. If you want more adventure, you can depart from this trail to one of the more rugged trails that branch off. Get your End Polio Now t shirt from the Swag store.
The Rotary Club of South Austin invites you to Runway to Paradise on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Frank Fickett Scout Center—a tropical evening of fun, fellowship, and the official launch of the Club Swag Store. Buy Tickets.
Your raffle ticket is your admission to this exciting event, where you'll be among the first to see the newest Club Swag modeled by local "celebrities," learn how your club can create its own custom Club Locker, and enjoy tropical mocktails, DJ music, games, and island-inspired entertainment.
Kaitlyn Gebhardt and John Moody from the Marbridge Foundation: Marbridge: A Whole New Life. This program is thanks to Steve Ross’s suggestion. He has a niece at Marbridge and was very impressed with tier services. Kaitlyn began with a plug for Doc’s Backyard – huge supporter of Marbridge. The whole backwall is devoted to Marbridge.
Allison - just got back from trip to Italy and Croatia with her daughter. Wonderful bonding experience. She also announced that the Doodle Dandy rescue is on Sunday at Armadillo Den.
Mickie – She has big contributors to her non-profit from the Indian community in Round Rock. She was invited to a very nice event up there recognizing them.
Lisa - her dog Queenie had to go over rainbow bridge.
Mickie add carraway seed to pork and beef. Along with plenty of garlic.
Jim - Allison’s husband Steve was chief cook at RYLA. Steve taught him how to make a dish with yellow squash, zucchini, onions and throw it on the grill. \
Lisa - a friend had a restaurant. When interviewing chefs would have someone cook an egg. Not as easy as it seems.
Ann – do not put coffee grounds in disposal!
Patty - Microwave corn on the cob in the husk. After 3 minutes remove the corn, cut off the stalk end, squeeze the silk end and the husk and silk slide right off.
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