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Welcome to the Lewisville Morning Rotary website. We are a diverse group of business leaders, community leaders and professionals dedicated to serving our community and making the world better.

If you believe that community involvement is an essential element in the lives of business and community leaders, please consider membership in Lewisville Morning Rotary Club

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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.

Fun Fact - Did you know that Rotary members throughout the world

donate over 44 million hours annually?

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Oct 09, 2022 – Jan 01, 2023

Weekly Meeting

Dec 08, 2022

Main Street Cafe

Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Walmart

Dec 10, 2022 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Walmart - Main St., Lewisville

Toy Distribution at CCA

Dec 13, 2022 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Christian Community Action

Monthly Board of Directors Meeting

Dec 13, 2022 6:30 PM

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Weekly Meeting

Dec 15, 2022

Main Street Cafe

LMR Holiday Social (no morning meeting)

Dec 15, 2022 6:00 PM

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Weekly Meeting

Dec 22, 2022

Main Street Cafe

Monthly Board of Directors Meeting

Jan 10, 2023 6:30 PM

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Monthly Board of Directors Meeting

Feb 14, 2023 6:30 PM

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Monthly Board of Directors Meeting

Mar 14, 2023 6:30 PM

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Monthly Board of Directors Meeting

Apr 11, 2023 6:30 PM

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Monthly Board of Directors Meeting

May 09, 2023 6:30 PM

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Lewisville Morning Rotary seeking sponsors for Breakfast with Santa

Members are encouraging businesses and community members to participate in sponsoring our Breakfast with Santa at the Old Town Holiday Stroll on December 3rd.

We will be serving over 800 meals. Sponsorships are available from $1500 to $50. Click here to see sponsorships available and to purchase a sponsorships.

Guest Speaker, Colleyville Rotary Club Member Jon Bullock shares passion to End Polio Worldwide

Since 1987, Rotary has been leading the world wide effort to end polio so that no child anywhere has to endure the paralysis caused by polio.

For those of us in the west where polio has been eradicated a long time ago, the fact that Rotary has been leading the fight to end polio for over 35 years is almost anti-climatic. Consequently, it is sometimes hard to generate any enthusiasm among the community and fellow Rotary members to donate money to end polio. However, the recent news of a polio victim in New York state and the recent pandemic experience reminds us all that polio exposure is only a plane ride away.

Olivia Lowary named Student of the Month from Hebron High School.

Known by her peers for her skills on the volleyball court, Hebron High School Senior, Olivia Lowary is also an academic all star thar has maintained a 92+ grade point average throughout her four years of high school, putting her in the top 13% of her class.

Olivia has been a part of the volleyball program at Hebron High School for the past four years. She is hardworking and dedicated to both her athletic endeavors as well as her academics. Olivia has played Varsity Volleyball since her sophomore year and has earned the respect of her teammates and coaches in her desire to achieve it all! This is evident by her being voted team captain her senior year. We are proud to announce that Olivia has verbally committed to playing volleyball for Central Oklahoma University next Fall.

A week full of End Polio Now events

A week that began October 17th with the Lewisville City Council declaring the week of October 18 through October 24th End Polio Now Week and October 24th as End Polio Day in recognition of the efforts of Rotary including the Lewisville Morning Rotary and the Lewisville Noon Rotary clubs ended World Polio Day October 24th.

The week was dedicated to promoting, advocating and donating to Ending Polio worldwide. We still have two endemic countries where polio is still present and Rotary is dedicated to ending the disease worldwide. And eradicating polio is still costly. Through the efforts of the Bill Gates Foundation matching funds Rotary and its members are dedicating over 150 million dollars annually. So our week included an End Polio Now Fund Raiser.

The Lewisville Morning Rotary Club was able to donate $407 to End Polio Now through its

Wine Tasting to End Polio event October 21st at Wines with (an) Appeal in Lewisville.

Thank you owner Tome Rowe for hosting such a fun way to raise money to End Polio

The world as I see it by Samba Sey

If the name Samba Sey sounds familiar, it should. He was a member of our club a while back. He has an art exhibit scheduled at the Lewisville Grand Theater from Oct 29th through November 26th.

Let's show Samba our support by showing up at his opening ceremony Saturday October 29th at 6:30 pm. Congratulations Samba!

Consider supporting the 2023 Rose Bowl Float this year

The 2023 Float will be our 43rd consecutive Parade entry. The float is funded by generous donations from Rotarians and Sponsorships.

This years float after being painted. Thousands more volunteer hours will be dedicated in decorating

Our members recently participated in a "float" for the Lewisville High School Homecoming Day Parade. It was a fun event, and several hundred people in Lewisville learned a little bit about Rotary, our club and received a piece of candy that was tossed to parade watchers.

Lewisville Morning Rotary Club to host a Wine Tasting to End Polio Oct 21st

Wine Tasting to End Polio will take place October 21, 2022 at Wines with an Appeal in Lewisville, Texas. Proceeds from the event will be contributed to Rotary Internationals End Polio Now campaign.

On the October 21st those that have purchased a $20 ticket will gather at the Wines with and Appeal classroom where owner Tom Rowe and staff will teach them how to develop or enhance their enjoyment of wine. They provide the wine for tasting, wine glasses and the experienced and knowledgeable instructor and servers. You'll taste 10 to 12 different wines all of which will be available for ordering. Our members will be donating light appetizers for the event that will be served buffet style during breaks.

Purchase your tickets now.

The Lewisville Morning Rotary Club supports the Lewisville Education Foundation

Shown here with LEF Director, Dr. Thomas White, Club President Bob Troyer presents a check of $1000 for two scholarships to be award this spring.

LEF is just one of the many local charities your support of our projects through money and time to the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club allows us to provide with funds. Our members have a passion for literacy. The scholarships are awarded to High School Seniors who have attended Central Elementary School in Lewisville or have been involved in Interact at Hebron High School or The Colony High School.

5th Thursday Club Social a rousing success

"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy". As a club, we proudly profess our commitment to community service through our many community service programs. But, we are anything but dull. We love to get together with our Rotary buds for Clubs Socials. Our 5th Thursday Club Social was an wonderful event for all that attended.

Our 5th Thursday Club Social was hosted by Larue Winery. The outstanding BBQ and fixin's were provided by member Ray Bowens and the desert that everyone was raving about was provided by member Marilyn Pokorny. In attendance were most of our club members and invited guests that have supported club our club activities and fundraisers. Designed to be an informal get together where guests and members get to know each other, Club President Bob Troyer welcomed everyone during one of the "open mike" breaks and spoke briefly about our club and announced the upcoming events.

Lewisville Morning Rotary participates in the 2022 LHS Homecoming Parade

Members join in on the fun with a float celebrating the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club at the 2022 Lewisville High School Parade.

(L-R) Mark Smith, Todd Taylor, Charlene Dierks and Bob Troyer

A good time was had by all as members rode the parade route tossing candy to the crowd line up to watch the parade through Old Town Lewisville. Float theme was Aloha! And, the weather was perfect for the event.

Western Day Parking Concession operated by members of Lewisville Morning Rotary

Members volunteer their time the Friday evening of the City of Lewisville's Western Days and all day Saturday of Western Days to manage the limited parking availability in the Christian Community Action campus parking lot.

Resting up for the evening rush Volunteer Spud Webb and Ray Bowens Scouting Volunteers

Anyone that had been to the Annual Lewisville Western Days knows that parking is a bit of a premium during the event. And this year as a result of construction in Old Town it is even more so. While the need for parking during the afternoon is light. The CCA Parking lots are pretty much filled in the evenings as the crowds come in for the concerts. In total we were able to provide parking for 312 families attending this years Western Days event.

Thank you to all our volunteers including Rotary members, scouting partners and friends. We could not have done it without you.

Lewisville Morning Rotary partners with GDS to serve Pancakes at CCA Western Days 5K

Members of the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club and GDS served pancakes to the runners and walkers returning from the Christian Community Action 5K event at Western Days.

We probably served around 200 pancake breakfasts to the 275 runners and walkers registered for for the CCA 5k event..

Hebron High School senior Matthew Bass named Lewisville Morning Rotary Student of the Month

Class of 2023 Hebron High School student Matthew Bass recognized as the Lewisville Morning Rotary Student of the Month for September.

From left to right, Matthew Bass, Club President Bob Troyer and Assistant Principal Marybeth Coen

Matthew was introduced to club members at the September 22nd meeting by Hebron High School Assistant Principal Marybeth Coen. Nominated by Hebron High School Football Coach Towels. Matthew plays tight end for the Hawks. Matthew is a student- athlete who takes dual credit courses; he is a member of NSHSS and FCA, and carries a 3.96 GPA. While taking classes at a high level and practicing football, he also finds time to complete service-learning hours for Hebron HS on a weekly basis. Matthew Bass is a great representation of Hebron HS and Hawks Football.

Frances represents Lewisville Morning Rotary at Rotary Club of Istanbul meeting

While on vacation in Turkey, member Francisca Al-Waely had the opportunity to participate in a local Rotary meeting.

Quoting Frances, "The beautiful life of being a Rotarian is to visit any country around the world and be welcomed with open arms. Thank you to my new İstanbul Rotary friends for a wonderful welcome."

Lewisville Morning Rotary members attend Rotary Leadership Institute

Deanna Perkins, Marilyn Pokorny, John Pokorny, Bob Troyer and Richard Malcolm participated in the Rotary Leadership Institute - Lone Star Division education sessions in Justin, Texas on Saturday, September 10, 2022.

Being an effective leader is more than just saying "I do". Effective community leaders educate themselves. This is particularly true when working within a complex organization such as Rotary International. The Rotary Leadership Institute - Lone Star Division provides the education needed to be as effective as possible. The beauty of RLI training is that the sessions content apply not only to the Rotary organization, but to our personal careers also.

Francisca Al-Waely inducted as member of Lewisville Morning Rotary

Lewisville Morning Rotary Club welcomes back Francisca (aka Frances) Al-Waely at the September 1st meeting. Club President Bob Troyer performed the induction ceremony as her sponsor, Deanna Perkins looks on in this photo.

Frances is the Regional Branch Manager, South Region for the DATCU Credit Union here in Lewisville. Having joined our club 10 years ago when she served in several different rolls including club Treasurer, she is now back as an active member. Frances lives in Lewisville. She has a daughter and granddaughter.

Guest Speaker Michelle Cook of Book Drive for Kids shares BDK mission at Sept 1st Meeting

The Book Drive for Kids organization wishes to to help create a culture of literacy by providing books for disadvantaged children for independent reading.

Independent reading is reading that is not tested, is content chosen by the reader, and is done for pleasure or personal fulfillment. Studies suggest that independent readers become better readers, score higher on achievement tests in all subject areas, and have greater content knowledge than those who do not. Today's guest speaker, Michelle Cook shared with our members how her organization which started with the simple concept of "recycling" children's books has grown to one that has provided 40,888 books to 36,330 students at the 93 book fair events hosted by Book Drive for Kids since 2017.

Lewisville Morning Rotarians provide fully stocked Backpacks for Pedi-Place patients

Lewisville Morning Rotary members partner with Pedi-Place to deliver fully fully school supply stocked backpacks for eight of their 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade patients.

Some PediPlace patient families are unable to afford the back-to-school supplies for this school year. In July PediPlace reached out to local organizations such as ours to provide donated school supplies for their patients whose families could not afford the $40 to $75 cost of each child's school supply list. Our club members provided enough donations and we shopped for enough school supplies to assure that 8 of their patients have everything they need for this school year.

GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD AND INTO YOUR GAME!

Lewisville Morning Rotary guest speaker, author and mental performance coach Todd Thomas shared some of his insights that helped him inspire athlete's at our August 18th Rotary meeting.

A mental performance expert and personal achievement author, Todd Thomas shared how athletes often fail to achieve because they are thinking to much. "He has seen many people throughout his life reach for their goals and fall short over and over again – including himself".

Lewisville Morning Rotary offers a Corporate Membership Option

Our Corporate Membership option includes 1 designated RI member and up to 2 additional designated club members from that corporate organization. In addition, Corporate Membership includes sponsorship advertising on all club publicity including the club website, newsletters, fliers and brochures.

What are the benefits for a corporation? First, membership elevates the corporation's image in the community as a partner in service and a business committed to the community. Next, employees have the chance to develop leadership and professional skills such as project management, training, and public speaking. Corporate membership gives members access to Rotary's global network of 1.4 million volunteers and the opportunity to network while traveling or doing local service with other Rotarians. Membership would also emphasize a commitment to serving others as part of the corporate culture. Finally, a corporate membership can reduce the time commitment of any one member by allowing employees to attend meetings or events on each other's behalf.

For more information, contact our membership chair Marilyn Pokorny.

The 50-50 Fund is more fun than ever

Thanks to a 50-50 donation by member Todd Taylor our 50-50 Can is more fun than ever. The odds of being able to draw a winning card have improved.

Our 50-50 donation fund is used to help support many of our clubs service projects including library books for the CES Library, The Dictionary Project and others. With your donation, not only does the donating person with the winning ticket have the opportunity to win 50% of the pot (one card in the remaining deck), we have 15 two dollar winning cards in the deck, 2 five dollar winners in the deck and 1 $10 winner in the deck.

Playing is easy. Just donate $1 for a ticket that if drawn will allow you to draw from the deck. Or, increase your odds by donating $2 for 3 tickets or $4 for six tickets or $5 for 10 tickets. Forgot to bring cash to the meeting with you? No problem, donate online by clicking here. We will process your donation along with a small transaction fee so that you can participate in the fun.

Member Vocation talks fill fellow Rotarians with sense of awe

Members Deanna Perkins and Richard Malcolm shared their vocations and their lives with us at the August 11 meeting. Photo shows Deanna and Richard signing two books that were donated to the Central Elementary School.

Richard Malcolm sharing his vocation...helping those in need of assisted living services

LMR welcomes Central Elementary students back to school

Members of the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club joined several others in a Red Carpet Welcome of Central Elementary students on the first day of school for the 2022-2023 school year.

Rotary members waiting with community members for the doors to open to this years students.

Meet our newest member, Richard Malcolm

On Thursday July 21, 2022, District Governor Dan Steele performed the induction ceremony to formally recognize Richard Malcolm as a member of the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club.

Prior to being inducted last week, Richard had already attended three of our meetings and volunteered at one of our community service projects. His sponsor is club President Bob Troyer.

From left to right, District Governor Dan Steele, Richard Malcolm and Club President Bob Troyer

Lewisville Morning Rotarians volunteer at Heart of the City in Lewisville

Seven of our members joined several other community volunteers to serve 220 plus families at the Heart of the City Food Pantry Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 8:30 AM to 11:00

This well organized food pantry, operated by members of the Northview Baptist Church is the busiest on Saturdays needing all types of volunteers from a team of parking attendants, social workers working with families in need, volunteers taking orders, teams of packers packing the groceries to "runners" delivering the food to the clients. Well over 3 dozen volunteers are needed on a Saturday. And, that does not even include all preparations of sourcing & ordering the food from the North Texas Food Bank, receiving it and storing it in several freezers until

A tribute to Frank Hebb, 2003-2004 Club President

In the words of his son, Scott Coen Hebb; A Renaissance Man, a world traveler, a skilled woodworker, and dedicated husband and family man, Frank E. Hebb (91) passed away peacefully at home in Flower Mound, Texas, on Thursday June 23rd surrounded by his family.

Frank has been a member of the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club since 1996. As an active member through 2019 and as a Honorary Member since. Those that knew Frank well were not surprised to hear that he did not wish people to make a fuss upon his passing. What follows is the obituary prepared by his his son and some Rotary trivia that members will fondly remember him by.

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

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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.

Flag Information Contact

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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