Club President Dr. Traci Petteway got us off to a rousing start of the new Rotary year at our 1st in-person meeting since the start of the pandemic. We met at 7:30 AM in our new home at the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce on 552 N. Valley Pkwy in Lewisville.
Jason Walter, CEO of the Lewisville Area YMCA delivered a very interesting overview of the history of the "Y" and their current program initiatives. See related stories below on our Rotarian of the Month and the grant to Knight-Light Charities.
July 22, 2021 will be our 4th Thursday of the month meeting which will start at 7:30 AM via zoom. Use login link below.
We are promoting new flag subscriptions. Please promote to your friends and neighbors in the Lewisville Area. Send them to lewisvilleareaflags.com for subscription details and to subscribe.
HHW on July 21st and 24th . If interested in volunteering contact Tom Rowe
4th Thursday (July 22, 2021) virtual meeting at 7:30 AM.
Mark your calendar for our 5th Thursday Club Social at Prairie House Restaurant in Old Town Lewisville July 29th from 6 pm until 8 pm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 toteach young men about the importance of education, hard work and being humble in all aspects of life.
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.
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.
Jason Walter, CEO of the Lewisville Area YMCA delivered a very interesting overview of the history of the "Y" and their current program initiatives. See related stories below on our Rotarian of the Month and the grant to Knight-Light Charities.
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