2024-2025 30th Year
 
2024 LARGE CLUB OF THE YEAR
President's Message
Kim McPhillips
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Dear $NICK_NAME$ $LAST_NAME$,
 
Dear Fellow Rotarians,
Greetings from College Station! The Rotary Club of West U contingent is having a fantastic time serving, meeting others, and hosting our hospitality wine suite. It's wonderful to connect with Rotarians from across our district who share the same passion for service. Reflecting on our activities, I'm reminded of the importance of welcoming new members to share in our enthusiasm.
 
Last weekend, we celebrated our new members with a reception event. We're thrilled to welcome fresh faces to our Rotary family! Each new member brings innovative ideas, energy, and enthusiasm, strengthening our mission of service and fellowship. As we continue to grow, we are reminded that the heart of Rotary lies in its members—dedicated individuals committed to making a difference.
 
Why does membership matter? Growing our membership means expanding our impact. With more hands, minds, and hearts working together, we can undertake larger projects, support more causes, and create lasting change. Rotary is more than just meetings—it's about networking, leadership development, and meaningful service.
 
How can you help? Invite a friend, get involved by mentoring a new member, or share your Rotary story to inspire others.
 
Honored to serve,
Kim
 
Stories & Announcements
Last week’s speaker – Brewster Shaw
We were thrilled to welcome Brewster Shaw who is a retired NASA astronaut, U.S. Air Force colonel, and former executive at Boeing. Shaw was inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame on May 6, 2006. Shaw is a veteran of three Space Shuttle missions and has logged 533 hours of space flight.
District Conference
We had a great time hosting the wine hospitality suite in College Station.
 
 
Rotary After Hours
 
 
New Member Reception
Take Action: Join Us in Giving Back
 
Our Rotary Club is thrilled to support initiatives that uplift our community, and we invite you to be part of the impact! On May 17, join us for the Second Servings Pop-Up Grocery event. This inspiring program ensures that surplus food reaches families in need, fostering both nourishment and hope. Your participation will make a difference—sign up today and experience the joy of service firsthand!
Rotary Club of West U, Blood Drive, May 15
Our next semi-annual blood drive will be on May 15, 2025 during our regular meeting that morning. Time slots are available between 6:30 and 9:45 in 15 minute increments. Contact Ralph Cox if you are able to donate. Signup sheet is available here: https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/383885
Upcoming Events
Rotary After Hours Monthly Meeting
The Ion
May 08, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
 
Books For the World: book sorting
May 10, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 
Club Board Meeting
Zoom
May 13, 2025
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
 
Memorial Day Flag Launch
West University Place
May 15, 2025 – May 21, 2025
 
Thursday, May 15 Blood Drive
Pico's
May 15, 2025
6:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
 
Memorial Day Flag Retrieval
West University Place
May 28, 2025 – Jun. 03, 2025
 
Books For the World: book sorting
May 31, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 
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Speakers
May 08, 2025
Recycling in the City of West University Place

Do's and Don'ts of curbside, financials, contamination, recycling myths, rates of recovery, reasons to recycle.

May 15, 2025
Understanding Modern Art--An Artist's Perspective!
May 22, 2025
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Doc Mason
May 16
 
Dan Estes
May 17
 
Geoff Lanceley
May 19
 
Bob Fry
May 25
 
Sarah Lane
June 2
 
Gordon Lane
June 13
 
Ned Graber
June 17
 
Papus Mbiya
June 20
 
Cecile Schutter
June 21
 
Club Information
Thursdays at 7:30 a.m.
Picos Restaurant
3601 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77098
United States of America
Phone:
(713) 664-5566
We meet in person and Zoom the first 3 Thursdays of the month. Socials on 4th Thursdays. Check calendar for 5th Thursday activity.
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