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We serve to change lives, promote peace, feed the hungry, support the environment, literacy, youth and end polio. And, we create change through our connections, volunteer efforts and financial support of local non-profits.

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Thursdays at 7:15 AM

Main Street Cafe

208 E Main St
Lewisville, TX 75057
United States of America

We meet in-person every Thursday. Those wishing breakfast are encouraged to arrive at 7 AM to purchase their breakfast prior to the start of the 7:15 AM meeting.

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John Smyers

Plastic Recycling for Buddy Benchs

Jul 07, 2022 7:15 AM

Mark Smith, Lewisville Morning Rotary Club

Imagine Lewisville Morning Rotary - our action plan for 2022-2023 and beyond.

Jul 14, 2022 7:15 AM

District Governor Dan Steele

Imagine Rotary in new ways

Jul 21, 2022 7:15 AM

Bob Troyer

Highlights of the 2022 Rotary International Convention

Jul 28, 2022 7:15 AM

Bob Troyer

Quarterly Club Assembly

Aug 04, 2022 7:15 AM

Central ES Cultural Dance Team

Dance team performance

Aug 11, 2022 7:15 AM

Director

Montessori Episcopal School

Aug 18, 2022 7:15 AM

Speaker Coordinator

Tom Atchison for Aug 25

Aug 25, 2022 7:15 AM

Speaker Coordinator

Ray Bowen for Sept 1

Sep 01, 2022 7:15 AM

Charlene Dierks

Speaker Coordinator for Sept 8

Sep 08, 2022 7:15 AM

Speaker Coordinator

Traci Petteway for Sept. 15

Sep 15, 2022 7:15 AM

Steve Homeyer

Speaker coordinator for Sept 22

Sep 22, 2022 7:15 AM

Weekly Meetings

Jul 07, 2022 - Nov 17, 2022

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Monthly Board of Directors Meeting

Jul 12, 2022 6:30 PM

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Jul 14, 2022 - Nov 24, 2022

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Jul 16, 2022

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Jul 21, 2022 - Dec 01, 2022

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Jul 28, 2022 - Dec 08, 2022

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Aug 04, 2022 - Dec 15, 2022

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Monthly Board of Directors Meeting

Aug 09, 2022 6:30 PM

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Aug 11, 2022 - Dec 22, 2022

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Aug 18, 2022 - Dec 29, 2022

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Aug 25, 2022 - Jan 05, 2023

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Sep 01, 2022 - Jan 12, 2023

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Sep 08, 2022 - Jan 19, 2023

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Monthly Board of Directors Meeting

Sep 13, 2022 6:30 PM

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Sep 15, 2022 - Jan 26, 2023

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Sep 22, 2022 - Feb 02, 2023

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Sep 29, 2022 - Feb 09, 2023

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Oct 06, 2022 - Feb 16, 2023

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Monthly Board of Directors Meeting

Oct 11, 2022 6:30 PM

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Oct 13, 2022 - Feb 23, 2023

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Oct 20, 2022 - Mar 02, 2023

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Oct 27, 2022 - Mar 09, 2023

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Nov 03, 2022 - Mar 16, 2023

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Monthly Board of Directors Meeting

Nov 08, 2022 6:30 PM

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Nov 10, 2022 - Mar 23, 2023

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Nov 17, 2022 - Mar 30, 2023

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LMR Board of Directors approves the 22-23 thru 24-25 Strategic Plan

After four months of planning and 4 intensive meetings, the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club strategic planning committee developed and submitted its 3 year strategic plan which was approved by the club BOD at it's June 21st meeting.

Many thanks go out to Past District Governor Gene Davenport for leading our the strategic planning committee consisting of Ray Bowens, Charlene Dierks, Jeff Lighton, Deanna Perkins, Marilyn Pokorny, John Pokorny, Mark Smith, Todd Taylor and Bob Troyer through the process.

Bob Troyer inducted as 2022-2023 President of Lewisville Morning Rotary

2021-2022 District Governor Kayla Christianson inducted member Bob Troyer as the Club President of the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club for the 2022-2023 Rotary year.

The Lewisville Morning Rotary Club hosted it's annual Pass-the-Gavel Induction Banquet on June 30th at the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce.

Join us for Pass-the-Gavel June 30th

This year-end social will include a very special guest, District Governor Kayla Christianson to do the induction of our new president, Bob Troyer and the Board of Directors.

Our current president, Traci Petteway is planning a fantastic Pass-the-Gavel event. In honor of incoming president Bob Troyer, who loves BBQ, our main fare will be BBQ and all the fixin's. We look forward to a lively party filled with fellowship and fun as we celebrate the year that was and ring in the year to come with all the plans we have for a successful new year 2022-2023.

Thank you Traci for leading us this past year All the best to you Bob as you lead us in 22-23

551 N. Valley Pkwy in Lewisville

Cost: Lewisville Morning Rotary members - no charge and guests are $10 each.

To register click here.

Dwayne Lee to speak at our June 16th meeting

Jun 16, 2022 7:30 AM

Dewayne Lee

"Revisiting D-Day - A Photographic Journey".

Our speaker on June 16th is historian, photographer, and fellow Rotarian Dwayne Lee. He will be giving us a presentation on the D-Day invasion during WW II and will give us a photographic journey through Normandy. Join us 7:30 AM at the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce on 551 N. Valley Pkwy in Lewisville. All are invited!

The 2022 Bike Awards Program is in the Books

Reading excellence. This year, Lewisville Morning Rotary has donated one bike for each grade level to be randomly selected from the group of exemplary readers in their grade level. While we are tickled for the youngster in this photo that won the bike, we are thrilled beyond belief that teachers from each grade level were able to recognize their classes superior readers. In all, over 120 Central ES students were recognized as superior readers.

Our 5th grade winner with members Bob Troyer, John Pokorny, Marilyn Pokorny and Charlene Dierks

Grant Johnson named April Hebron High School Student of the Month

Congratulations Grant Johnson. Described as is a well-rounded young man by teachers and staff, he has been a four year member of our baseball program. He serves as a great mentor and leader for our entire team, especially for our younger student/athletes.

Grant was also a regular member of our Fellowship of Christian Athletes huddle group before COVID protocols limited the frequency of these gatherings. He also currently serves on the Principal’s Advisory Council, a student group that teams up with teachers and administrators on ways that Hebron can be the best version of itself. Bottom line, Grant is an outstanding young man that represents himself, his family and his school, in a positive way. Grant Johnson is a DIFFERENCE MAKER on the Hebron High School campus. Congratulations Grant!

Lewisville Morning Rotary participated in the 2022 Central ES Carnival

Members Bob Troyer, Jeff Lighton, Deanna Perkins, Marilyn and John Pokorny entertained the year end Central ES students and parents with a game of bucketball. Winners at bucket ball received their choice of candy and a small toy. Kids received one each for every ball they managed to land in one of the buckets.

While the kids were taking their best shots at bucketball, our Rotarians had the opportunity to give their parents information about Rotary and our Lewisville Area Flag Project. While an actual count was not made, we estimate that at least 125 families stopped by and watched the kiddos at bucketball and received flyers. A fun time was had by all. Thank you Central ES for allowing us to participate.

Carter Patterson named Hebron High School Student of the Month for March

Congratulations Carter Patterson! A model student athlete since coming to Hebron as a sophomore, he is not only a great golfer but has been a leader for our program and the values that it represents.

Carter has been a two time All-District selection, just missing regionals for the second year. He has played nationally in the American Junior Golf Association finishing third in his first event and also competed in the Jackie Burke Cup which is a very elite field event. He led the team this year with a scoring average of 75.3. Carter plans on playing golf in the college for McClennan Junior College.

Lewisville Morning Rotary entry into the ColorPalooza reColoRcycle

Thanks to our artistical volunteer partners at Lewisville Painted Rocks, Lewisville Morning Rotary has an entry in Colorpalooza's reCOLORcycle exhibit that celebrates Polio Immunization Worldwide week (Apr 17-23) and the environment. Since 1987 Rotary has supported the worldwide effort to end polio and have succeeded in doing so in all but Afganistan and Pakistan. We will be accepting donations for End Polio at our vendor booth. Look for the booth with 12 American flags flying.

Our bin is titled “Mother Nature’s Palette.”Thank you to the Ladies at Lewisville Painted Rocks for volunteering to be our artists for the entry.

RoseMary Perez, Nancy Smith & Cindy Tavarez., members of the Lewisville Painted Rock Club

All members invited to join us at the 2022 District Assembly in Graham, TX - April 30th

https://rotary5790.org/stories/dr.-nathanial-%22coach%22-hearne-to-be-keynote-speaker-at-april-30th-district-assembly

LMR Partners, BSA Troop 9168 visit the Lexington Aircraft Carrier

Participation in Lewisville Morning Rotary's Flag Lease Program earned many scouts their trip to Corpus Christi and a night on the Lexington Aircraft Carrier.

Through sunshine, rain or snow, members of BSA Troop 9168 do not miss their appointed rounds of delivering and retrieving Lewisville Area Flag subscriber flags on the holidays Lewisville. As a result of our partnership, BSA Troop 9168 shares flag subscription revenues with the troop so that troop members can participate in camp jamborees, camping trips and in this case a special trip to visit the Lexington Aircraft Carrier.

Career Day Speakers needed for Central ES

Central ES teachers are planning for our career day at school. We do not have a confirmed date yet but expect it to be sometime in April.

This story is call out to our members who may be able to come to the school and talk with students about their career. Or would be willing to submit a video that could be viewed by students. Please contact member Charlene Dierks and who will pass the info to our counselor that will get in touch with them with more details.

One of Rotary's 7 areas of focus is Peace and Conflict Resolution. What can we do in response to Ukraine situation?

https://rotary5790.org/stories/points-for-rotarians-to-consider-when-discussing-the-situation-in-ukraine

Bob Troyer honored as Rotarian of the Month for Feb 2022

Congratulations Bob Troyer! Lewisville Morning Rotary Member of the Month for February 2022.

While Bob was not present to recieve his award, he had a great reason for not attending the Feb 17th meeting. Bob was attending President Elect training at Lonestar PETS. Bob will be serving as club president for the 22-23 Rotary year.

If leading by example is a criteria for being a great member of the month

and a great club president, then Bob Troyer has those qualities in spades. Thank you Bob Troyer!

February 2022 Student of the Month for Hebron High School Recognized at Feb 17th Meeting

Congratulations Tejaswini Ramkumar Babu! February 2022 Student of Month from Hebron High School

Tejaswini shown here with club president Dr. Traci Petteway.

Known as Teja among family and friends, this is what Teja’s teacher wrote for her:

DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) is an organization that encourages the development of business and leadership skills through academic competitions. Hebron High School is fortunate to have Teja as President of Hebron DECA. She has been a member for four years and has an impressive resume of placing in competitions every year.

Doing what we can to help students learn

Since 2014 our club has given over 7500 Dictionaries to 3rd grade students at 11 LISD Elementary Schools. This week we are distributing dictionaries to 960 of the 2022 third graders.

Distibuting the dictionaries is actually the most enjoyable part of the project. While passing out the dictionaries, one Rotarian will speak to the students.Introducing themself and fellow Rotary Members from the LMR, We ask students to write the name on the 1st page because the dictionaries are theirs to keep. After every student has a dictionary, they look up word rotary and let them read definition and we tell the story of how Rotary got its name.

Mark Smith, Deanna Perkins, Bob Troyer and John Pokorny delivering dictionaries and providing information about the dictionaries and Rotary

Congratulations Todd Taylor

Come congratulate Assistant Chief Todd Taylor who is retiring from the Lewisville Police Department after 29 years of service at his retirement celebration hosted by the City of Lewisville at 2:30 PM on Feb 23 at the Denton County Precinct 3 Community Room.

Bob Troyer selected as Club President for 2022-2023

The Lewisville Morning Rotary Club Board of Directors approved the nomination of Bob Troyer as President for the 2022-2023 Rotary Year starting July 1, 2022.

Bob has been a member of the club since 2011. He is our current Flag Project chair having served in several capacities including Club President (2014-2015) over the last 10 years. Community Service is in Bob's DNA. In addition to Rotary, Bob is a member of the City of Lewisville City Counsel. Mr. Troyer is a member of the Creekwood Christian Church in Flower Mound.

Rotary People of Action providing Thanksgiving meals for five CES families

Lewisville Morning Rotary Club is sharings its blessings this Thanksgiving by providing all the fixin's for a Thanksgiving feast to five families at the Central Elementary School.

Club President Traci Petteway and member Deanna Perkings shopped this week and provided everything needed for 5 familes whose children attend our adopted school Central Elementar School. The food was delived in laundry baskets to the school the Friday before Thanksgiving break. We partnered with CES staff to identify the families receiving the food. To all the families at Central Elementary School, have a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration.

Ian Boggs from Hebron HS named November Student of the Month

Rachel Flanders, Assistant Principal at Hebron High School introduced our November Student of the Month saying I’m so thankful for the opportunity to celebrate our amazing kiddos! Ian Boggs was nominated by Mr. Sealy the HHS Band Director. Congratulations Ian Boggs.

Quoting HHS Band Director Sealy "Ian serves as our Trombone Section Leader in the HHS Band and Principal Trombone in the Wind Symphony."

Hebron High School Interact bags 53 Trash Bags full for Nov 13 Keep Lewisville Clean Event

The Hebron High School Interact Club rounded up 50 volunteers Saturday, November 13th to clean-up the Hebron High School Campus for the Keep Lewisville Beautiful Clean-up Challenge.

Interact Club members and volunteers gathered 45 bags of trash and 8 recycle bags at the campus. The most unusual items were a tricycle a beachball, an iphone and airpods.

Remembering a great Rotarian, Gordon Roe

The artical below was written by his son Roger who is a professional writer. Unfortuneatly, there is no mention of Gordons service in Rotary or CCA which is understandable since Gordon would have joined Rotary after Roger left home.

Gordon joined the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club in Jan of 2003. Gordon was a regular attendee at our 7 AM meeting and was involved in almost all of our service projects. Gordon was a Paul Harris Fellow and a sustaining member. His major responsibility at meetings was to lead us in song, the happy birthday song whenever someone was celebrating a birthday that week.

Lewisville Police Chief Deavers to speak at Oct 21st meeting

In a growing city like Lewisville managing a 22nd century police department requires a both a depth of knowledge and an understanding, compassionate and approachable leader.

Appointed in August of 2018, Chief Deavers has demonstrated all of these qualities. As our guest speaker, he will be sharing the challenges of Police work in today's culture. Police work is the ultimate community service. Our police department recognizes this by its diverse ways of reaching out and meeting our citizens.

Deanna Perkins chosen as August Rotarian of the Month

Deanna lives "Service Above Self" throughout by volunteering every opportunity she gets.

Her most recent Rotary project was participating in the Central ES Summer Reading Program bike give away. The program wishes to provide incentives for children to read. Children that completed a certain number of tasks throughout the summer were eligible to have their name pulled from a hat to win a bike.

Deanna shown here with the winning girl in the class

Deanna joined Lewisville Morning Rotary 3 years ago after being sponsored by long time member Bob Troyer.

In addition to her Rotary efforts, she also volunteers at many other city functions. She graduated from the Lewisville Citizen's University for class of 2017-2018. The objective of the Citizens University is familiarize citizens with the structure, functions and activities of City of Lewisville government, encourage citizens to become involved in the City’s government, and enhance their ability to communicate effectively with City officials. Deanna also on the board for Lewisville Animal Services as vice chair.

Deanna loves her two dogs, Petey and Chloe. whom she says that she can't live without.

Visit our Rotarian of the Month Wall of Fame webpage.

Summer Read for Bikes Project

Lewisville Morning Rotary awards bikes to two Central Elementary School student Reading Stars that participated in the Summer Reading Program

Students that have mastered their reading skills in elementary school will be successful in middle school, high school and college. It was this thought in mind that led school leaders to establishing a program to encourage students to participate in a summer reading program after this pandemic caused upside down school year. Lewisville Morning Rotary supported the program by providing the bike awards.

Lewisville Rotarians participate in Central ES Red Carpet Welcome

Rotary members from Lewisville Morning and Lewisville Noon Rotary Clubs were among Central ES staff at the annual Red Carpet Welcome for the 1st day of the 2021-2022 school year.

After the shut-down caused by the 2020 pandemic, it was really rewarding to be among the staff and fellow Rotary members at Central Elementary School as we welcomed back students for the 2021-2022 school year. Fellow Rotary members Bob Troyer, Mark Smith and John Pokorny from the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club and Bobbie Mitchell, Fred Whitfield and TJ Gilmore from the Lewisville Noon Rotary Club were among the Central ES staff that hooted and cheered as students and their families walked the red carpet toward their class rooms.

Club President Dr. Traci Petteway selects July 2021 Rotarian of the Month

This year, Club President Dr. Traci Petteway will be selecting a Rotarian of the Month in recognition of the club member that most exemplifies the Rotary and our clubs mission through their support, actions and commitment.

The July 2021, Lewisville Morning Rotarian of the Month is John Pokorny.

A member of Rotary since 1987. As a result of job changes throughout his career as a Facilities Engineering Manager, John has been a member of 4 different clubs. He has been a member of the Lewisville Morning Rotary club since 2007. Currently, he serves as the clubs Foundation Chair and Webmaster. A past president of our club in 2015-2016, John also is currently serving as the District 5790 Webmaster.

Knight-Light Charities was provided a grant by the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club

The Lewisville Morning Rotary Club is proud to announce a $500 Grant to Knight-Light Charites Inc. Knight-Light Charities seeks to aid those who have a temporary crises and need assistance with their rent, medical services, utility bills or food.

For club members, serving the needs of the community includes supporting local non-profit organizations that fill a vital role in helping those most at risk. During our July 15th meeting, members awarded Knight-Light Charities a grant in support of their mission to financially assist those in our community that are facing a crises and need assistance with their rent, medical services, utility bills or food. The success of their mission has often prevented homelessness.

LMR awards grant to Hearts for Homes.

One of the most fun projects of a member is to be able to award a grant to another area non-profit serving the needs of the community.

It was no different when we were able to announce our grant to Hearts for Homes this past week. The mission of Hearts for Homes is to improve living conditions for low-income senior homeowners in Denton County. Our donation will help buy needed supplies to repair homes for 84 senior homeowners.

Lewisville Morning Rotary awards grant to CCA in support of its food insecurity efforts

Christian Community Action (CCA) is well known in our community for its Food Pantry for families that are food insecure. The pantry is reopening soon after the pandemic limited disbursements to preselected foods through a drive up process.

Club members are proud to have been able to support CCA throughout the pandemic by volunteering at the drive-up events. We hope to continue our monthly volunteer efforts with the Hebron High School Interact and National Honor society members.

Lewisville Morning Rotary awards grant to Veterans Produce

The Lewisville Morning Rotary Club is proud to announce a grant given to Veterans Produce to continue their mission to end veteran hunger. Veterans Produce feeds homeless veterans by building community greenhouse gardens then teaching them to grow their own food.

Our members are pleased to be able to share our fundraising blessings with Veterans Produce. Their environmentally friendly way of producing food is an example for all to follow. We encourage community members to visit their facility at the Rich Lubke Organic Gardens where the above photo was taken. You will be impressed. Delicious, nutritious food produced naturally with a zero carbon footprint.

Lewisville Morning Rotary Club awards grant Creating Young Minds

For club members, serving the needs of the community includes supporting local non-profit organizations that fill a vital role in helping those most at risk. Last week members awarded Creating Young Minds a grant in support of their mission is to teach young men about the importance of education, hard work and being humble in all aspects of life.

Lewisville Morning Rotary awards grant to the Lewisville Area Salvation Army

For years our club members have supported the Salvation Army by volunteering to ring the bell during their annual Christmas season Red Kettle campaign. This year we are supporting them financially through a grant to help them continue their vital food kitchen mission in Lewisville.

Lewisville Morning Rotary Club awards grant Families to Freedom

For club members, serving the needs of the community includes supporting local non-profit organizations that fill a vital role in helping those most at risk. Last week members awarded Families for Freedom a grant in support of their mission is to transport victims of domestic abuse to safety.

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Dr. Traci Gardner-Petteway

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Jeffrey Lighton

Rotary promotes Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

Many of our subscribers have sent us photo's of the flag that the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club and BSA Troop 9168 erect in their front yards on the major holidays of the year. Lewisville Area Flags offers two subscription opportunities. Tier I Subscription with 6 holidays and Tier II Subscription with 10 holidays. This video shows the photo's we have received. To learn more about the Lewisville Area Flag Program please click here

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