Events

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If you are available to assist with interviewing outbound exchange students on Saturday, January 13, 2024, please notify Keenette Wilke in our club.  If you aren't already  a youth exchange volunteer you may go to http://www.ryehouston.com and complete the rotarians/volunteers and complete a volunteer application. This will be held in-person in Pasadena, TX.

We will hold an Open World Reunion with both of the Ukrainian teams we have sponsored in 2023 and 2021.  We will also invite Corpus Christi Rotary Club who will be hosting an Energy Independence Ukrainian team in 2024.

Our 2024 Rotary District 5890 Camp RYLA will be held Friday, February 9th through Sunday, February 11th.  

Our club has a table of 10 booked for this event at Safari Ranch on February 23, 2024 with Rotarians from all of the clubs in our District 5890.  We have 9 seats committed and one seat remaining.  Past Rotary International President Jennifer Jones willo be our speaker,  This is always a terrific event and inspirational for all Rotarians,

Lone Star PETS is the combined efforts of ten Rotary International Districts. They all converge on the Hyatt Regency Hotel at the DFW International Airport to jointly provide the best possible training for future Presidents of Rotary clubs. P.E.T.S. (PETS) is the acronym for “President Elect Training Seminar”.  The purpose of this site is to provide information to the participants.

District 5730 - Texas Panhandle, South Plains & Permian Basin
District 5770 - Southwest Oklahoma
District 5790 - North Central Plains (Including Fort Worth)
District 5810 - North Central Texas (Including Dallas)
District 5830 - Northeast Texas, SE Oklahoma and Southwest Arkansas
District 5840 - South Central Texas (including San Antonio)
District 5870 - Central Texas (Including Austin)
District 5890 - Greater Houston area
District 5910 - East Texas
District 5930 - South Texas (including Corpus Christi)

IT'S TIME FOR DISTRICT 5890'S "2024 ROTARY NIGHT AT THE RODEO"

SAVE THE DATE:  THURSDAY, MARCH 14TH!

Our DG Heather Rimato is so excited to have this opportunity to get to enjoy a night of fellowship together as a Rotary District at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo!  

Come join the fun and remember this is a great way to introduce prospective members to the FUN we have.  It's also a great event for family, friends, Interactors, Rotaractors, and Rotary Youth Exchange Students!  

George Yeiter is a retired CPA and Certified Financial Planner, and serves as a Rotary Community Volunteer. He has had a distinguished Rotary career having served in many capacities, including District Governor for District 5890 from 2003-04, Delegate to the Rotary International Council on Legislation, 2021-22 District 5890 The Rotary Foundation (TRF) Endowment Fund Co-Chair, 2021-22 Endowment Legacy Club Committee Member, Awardee of The Rotary Foundation’s Citation for Meritorious Service and Distinguished Service Award, and member of The Arch Klumph Society.

PDG George Yeiter will give an in-depth overview of The Rotary Foundation - why we ask for support every year and what is done with the funds.  "Every Rotarian Every Year" is our theme and we also encourage donations to End Polio Now.  The multiple levels of giving and recognition for each level will be explained.  

The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. As the charitable arm of Rotary, we tap into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise into our priorities, such as eradicating polio and promoting peace. Foundation grants empower Rotarians to approach challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact.

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Across the world, 50,000 people are forced to flee their homes each day as a result of conflict and oppression. Houston is one of the country’s leading cities in refugee resettlement, but resources to get refugees started in their new lives are limited. Settling into a new home can be very difficult, particularly for young people and those who have suffered trauma in their early lives. 

Amaanah Refugee Services steps in to help, with services that assist with education, healthcare and overall wellbeing.  Melissa Ramon is a Rotarian in the Rotary Club of West University in D5890 and recently joined the team at Amaanah to assist with Fundraising as their Major Gifts Officer.  Amaanah recently celebrated their 15 years of service with a successful Gala on March 30, 2024.

Book your hotel room at Margaritaville Lake Resort - 936-448-4400.

Join us for a Mental Health Summit on March 4 for an educational day on various mental health topics with mental health professionals.  There will be opportuniteis for questions and students will be part of the panel discussions.  More information of the list of speakers to follow soon.