Events

Anjum Malik is an educator and social entrepreneur who creates practical pathways to education, work, and opportunity for those too often left behind. She is the Executive Director of the Global Impact Initiative, leading programs that have reached more than 190,000 students and professionals across 60+ countries, including refugee and immigrant youth rebuilding their lives in the U.S.

A former professor of Political Science, Anjum is known for turning big ideas—workforce readiness, STEM access, and social mobility—into programs that succeed in real-world, high-stakes environments. She has curated international convenings, spoken at global conferences, and participated in two panels at the United Nations.

Her work has earned honors including 100 Women Rising Beyond the Ceiling, finalist for the Exceptional Woman of Peace Award, and nominee for CNN Hero of the Year. At her core, Anjum believes lasting change starts with listening deeply and empowering people to thrive.

https://www.globalimpactinitiative.com/

Prospective member, Mark Pecina from Dignity Memorial will be our speaker.

ELVIA ROSALES ARRIOLA is a Latina, feminist critical legal theorist. She has a JD from UC Berkeley and an MA in American History from NYU. She is a former ACLU Karpatkin Fellow (1983-84) and Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Rights Bureau of the New York State Department of Law (1986-1990).

Arriola first became a law professor at the University of Texas at Austin where she taught civil rights, employment and family law and writing seminars on gender, sexuality and the law.  She is proud of a teaching project she conducted with her students in 1997-1998 as a response to the controversies surrounding the use of affirmative action in law school admissions. 

https://womenontheborder.org/author/elvia/

https://womenontheborder.org/2020/04/elvia-r-arriola-founder-and-director/

My name is Sherrick West, and I am proud to serve as the District Executive for the Thunderbird District, supporting Scouting programs throughout South and East Austin.

Originally from a small town in Virginia, I began my Scouting career in North Carolina before relocating to Texas in 2024. Since arriving in Austin, I have enjoyed working alongside dedicated volunteers, community partners, and families to help grow Scouting opportunities for youth across the district.

My passion is building strong relationships, supporting local units, and creating new opportunities for young people to experience adventure, leadership development, and service. Whether I’m helping start new units, supporting district events, or working with community leaders, my goal is to ensure every youth has access to the life-changing experiences Scouting provides.

Amy Bawcom serves as the Senior Director of Leadership Giving for the ACC Foundation at Austin Community College, a position she has held since April 2021. Based in Georgetown, Texas, she leads fundraising initiatives, including the Career Scholars program, and helps manage the foundation's endowment and community partnerships.

Join us for the last meeting of President Lisa Killough's year!

Our first meeting of the new Rotary Year with our new President, Linda Boxberger and PDG Rick Stacy.  PDG Stacy will install Linda and the other 2026-27 Club Officers.  Don't miss it!  It will be fun!

See and hear our new District Governor here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qrd7ZP9Uxsc

Our new District Governor is a dynamic speaker, you won't want to miss this special meeting.  Please mark your calendars and plan to attend!

Dr. Yetkin Yildirim - Rice University & University of Texas Professor, Terra Pave Technology - Pavement and Climate Change

Scott Rainey - District 5870's Club Culture Advisor - What is the Culture of Your Rotary Club? 

Dr. Barbara Dugelby - Executive Director, St. Edward’s University Wild Basin Creative Research Center - Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve

Kaitlyn and John will be discussing Marbridge Foundation, a nonprofit residential community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Serving over 250 residents, Marbridge’s three unique communities form one vibrant campus that provides each adult an opportunity to learn, experience, and achieve a whole new life.

bio:

Heidy Urbina

Children's Program Specialist

Austin Public Library

512-974-7514

heidy.urbina@austintexas.gov

Kim Kankel, District 5870 Public Image Chair, will award us our Public Image Rockstar Banner.

It will be our final meeting before our Runway to Paradise Beach Party on Saturday, Oct. 3rd at the Frank Fickett Scout Center (12500 N IH-35 Service Road, Austin TX, 78753)  which launches the South Austin Rotary Club's Swag Store and culminates in the drawing of the raffle ticket for the 5 night stay at the "We've Gone Coastal" beachfront villa in Cozumel, Mexico.

We will hear updates from Amber and Lisa on logistics, volunteer needs, fun, etc. And you can turn in your last raffle ticket sales with Lisa and Jim.

Regular monthly board meeting after the regular meeting at DK Maria's.