Ann Graham – Please let Ann know if you have signed up with her to attend the iAct Gala this Tuesday, Oct. 15, but can not attend.
Ann Graham’sOrdination – this Saturday, Oct. 12, at 3 pm at St. Martin's ELCA Lutheran Church on 15th Street in Austin. It will be a great celebration. Wear something red, a scarf or sweater or red tie.
Holiday Service Project – Dawn Lewis is here today with cards for sale and will be back on Nov 9th It’s the TerraClear Foundation Holiday Card Sale To support Clean Water! Buy some to give and order some to sell! Order by calling Dawn anytime: 512-656-5112
World Polio Day is a time for Rotary members, public health advocates, and all who want a world free from polio to come together, recognize our progress in the fight to end polio, and talk about the actions we need to take in order to end polio for good. All donations are matched 2:1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, tripling your impact!
Please join us on Thursday, October 24 (World Polio Day) for Pints for Polio at DK Maria’s at 5:00pm. This is a joint project with our club, Rotary Club of Austin Southwest and Rotary Club of Austin Westlake. DK Maria’s will donate $1 to PolioPlus for every drink ordered. Grab a friend and come join us!
The Diaper Drive (and other paper products—wipes, toilet paper, paper towels) for Manchaca UMC Food Pantry will be through October. You may bring your donation to a meeting; Simon Garza has offered to collect items and deliver them to the church. Items will also be collected at the Pints for Polio event at DK Maria’s
Our guest speaker is Christina Collazo, Founder and Executive Director of Todos Juntos Learning Center). Christina, a passionate advocate for women and children, is driven by her personal journey of overcoming childhood adversity. Growing up in the Rio Grande Valley, she witnessed firsthand the transformative power of education and support systems. Her deep commitment to social justice, coupled with her extensive experience and ongoing professional development, makes her a powerful force for change.
Patty Hoyt asked if there was interest in attending the Creek Show which is a light Art show held in Waterloo Park. There was quite a bit of interest, so watch for more information to come.
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