DAP proposal has been changed to Todos Juntos Learning Center.We proposed add ing some nature elements to their playscape: windmill, birdbaths and bird houses, windchimes, etc.
Meals on wheels - good through September. Jeff is retiring at the end of year and moving to Santa Fe. We need someone to step up to take over coordinating. We gave him a round of applause, thanking him for his leadership for all these years.
September Member Spotlight is Jeff Christner! SOUTH AUSTIN ROTARY is all about service, community and family! Meet Jeff Christner: I was born in the panhandle city of Canadian, Texas on Christmas Eve. Grew up in the panhandle near our family ranch. Graduated from U.T. Austin in 1984. Began my banking career in 1987 in Galveston. I have been in my current position with ABC Bank since 2001. I've been married to my wife, Milli for 37 years. We have two daughters, Emily and Chesney. We currently live in central Austin.
The Rotary Club of South Austin invites you to Runway to Paradise on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Frank Fickett Scout Center—a tropical evening of fun, fellowship, and the official launch of the Club Swag Store. Buy Tickets.
Your raffle ticket is your admission to this exciting event, where you'll be among the first to see the newest Club Swag modeled by local "celebrities," learn how your club can create its own custom Club Locker, and enjoy tropical mocktails, DJ music, games, and island-inspired entertainment.
Speaker - Dr. Barbara Dugelby, Executive Director, Wild Basin Creative Research Center, St. Edward's University. Conservation scientist. Dr. Dugelby describes herself as a Conservation Scientist.Forty-six years ago she was a Rotary exchange student in Finland.Eight years ago, her daughter was an exchange student in Bordeaux, France. AND she knew Lilia, the subject of Lisa’s story. What a small world.
Lisa has been sending out emails regarding our raffle and got a reply from a friend asking what Rotary was all about.Her response was so inspiring that the friend was made a $1000 donation!
Patty enjoyed a quick visit to the Lake of the Ozarks to spend time on the lake with her son, daughter-in-law and three-year-old grandson.