Speakers

Discover how The Rotary Foundation transforms your contributions into life-changing projects around the world. Join us as Larry Webb provides an overview of the Foundation’s mission, structure, and impact... from local district grants to global initiatives in areas such as clean water, disease prevention, education, and peacebuilding. Learn how your giving supports sustainable service and how every Rotarian can be part of creating lasting change through The Rotary Foundation.

Help us support our brave men and women overseas with practical items and reminders of home. Bring items from the list below and help us pack care packages for our deployed soldiers.

🧃 Snacks & Food (individually packaged)

• Protein bars & granola bars
• Trail mix / mixed nuts
• Beef or turkey jerky
• Peanut butter individual serving cups
• Crackers with cheese or peanut butter
• Hard candies / mints / gum
• Instant oatmeal packets
• Ramen noodles / Cup of Soup
• Drink mix singles (electrolyte, coffee, lemonade)
• Instant coffee packets

🧴 Personal Care Items (travel size preferred)

• Baby wipes / wet wipes (unscented)
• Lip balm / ChapStick
• Sunscreen lotion (non-aerosol)
• Hand sanitizer
• Foot powder
• Solid stick deodorant
• Toothbrushes & toothpaste
• Disposable razors
• Feminine hygiene products

🎲 Comfort & Leisure

• Puzzle books (crossword, sudoku)
• Playing cards
• Small notepads & pens
• Stress balls / fidget items
• Reusable water bottles
• Black or tan socks (moisture-wicking)
• Handwarmers

 

💌 Encouragement & Connection

• Letters or cards of support
• Children’s drawings

⚠️ Please Do NOT Include:

• Homemade food items
• Chocolate or other items that would melt
• Alcohol or tobacco products
• Aerosol cans or pressurized items
• Pornographic or explicit materials

In this heartfelt and inspiring presentation, Karen shares her journey from grief to purpose and the powerful impact Living for Zachary has made across Texas. Rotary members will hear how one young life sparked a movement that continues to save countless others and how each of us can play a role in building heart-safe communities.

What if success isn’t about doing more—but doing what matters most? Ann shares how aligning our work with purpose brings greater meaning, connection, and impact.

Twenty-five years ago a single Rotary club embarked on a project with a goal of helping twenty families recover from a disaster. This grew into an international organization that has now helped over three million people in 100 countries and continues with the vision of "No one without shelter after disaster".