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The Rotary Club of Austin (RCA) is the oldest and largest Rotary Club in the City of Austin. Founded in 1913, RCA provides a great service and networking environment. Our members consists of businesses, civic and community leaders. Each of these individuals is committed to Rotary’s “Service Above Self” philosophy that drives the club’s efforts to improve our community, our nation and the world. Learn more about what Rotary is.
Recent Updates
Rotary Reminder (3/19/24) - Tim Klitch, Austin Pickle Ranch
TIM KLITCH FOUNDER/CHIEF FUN OFFICER AUSTIN PICKLE RANCH The Past, Present and Future of Pickleball
Tim Klitch was a D1 scholarship tennis player, 3-time MAC champion at Miami University and world-ranked tennis player before starting his 35-year career in the financial services industry. Since picking up pickleball in 2019, Klitch founded and developed the unique and innovative Austin Pickle Ranch and was one of the original 8 founding owners of Major League Pickleball (MLP).
When attending MLP events, Klitch is one of the most recognizable team owners/GMs, wearing his cowboy hat, jeans and boots with spurs! Since bringing new owners into the Texas Ranchers ownership group, the franchise has become one of the highest-valued teams in the league.
Austin Pickle Ranch Description
Located in the heart of Austin, the Austin Pickle Ranch is all about pickleball!
With our eight top-notch pickleball courts, we’ve got plenty of space for you to unleash your pickleball prowess and show off your skills. So grab your paddle, lace up your sneakers and prepare yourself for a little fun!
Club Meeting Details: Join us in person or on Zoom
This week's meeting will be held in-person at Ben Hur (and also live-streamed on Zoom)!!
For those of you who can't join us in-person, you're invited to our LIVESTREAM Weekly Lunch Program!
When: Every Tuesday (almost) Noon to 1 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
***For our Zoom guests, please clear your caches and bookmarked Zoom meeting links and check your time zone settings. Use the following Meeting ID & Password (credentials) to login:
IMPORTANT STEPS TO CONNECT TO OUR WEEKLY MEETING LINK VIA ZOOM: When the Rotary year begins on July 1st, we have a new meeting link. You should always be able to connect by typing in the Meeting ID and password as shown here.
1) Go to zoom.us/join 2) Enter the meeting ID in this box and passcode if prompted (Meeting ID: 856 9037 8301 Passcode: 361851)
While we will have cookies, water or tea available at the meeting, we will not be offering a meal. Please bring your own lunch if you plan on eating.
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Welcome our newest member - Oliver Borg(sponsored by Scott Rainey)
Oliver grew up in sunny California in the beach-town of Santa Cruz. He studied at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a Hospitality Management Degree. Oliver worked with the ultra-luxury hotel brand, Four Seasons, for nearly a decade across the United States. After a successful hotel career with stints in Palo Alto, Las Vegas, Jackson Hole, Ft Lauderdale and Washington DC, he transitioned into Estate/Hospitality management for Private Family Offices, which brought him to Austin, Texas last fall.
Oliver has a passion for traveling the world and enjoys exploring new countries and cities as often as possible. He has a love for cycling, swimming and enjoying a great meal. He has a black lab who is turning 7 this month and is loving Barton Springs. He is looking forward to getting to know the club and all the city has to offer.
Oliver's been involved with Rotary since high school when he was an Interact member. He led as Club President, Area Director and Lieutenant Governor, throughout his high school tenure, for the largest Interact District globally. He was fortunate to travel to two RI conventions (Brazil and Korea) where he presented about Interact, as well as to Mexico and Vietnam for Rotary Service Projects. Oliver is passionate about serving the local and global community and is excited to try to do his part to serve!
Is there anything that your Rotary Club of Austin "family" can support you with (i.e. family changes, death of a loved one, illness or other health concerns, lost a job, other professional needs, etc.) or do you know of another Rotarian who may need help?
Click here to let us know (or you can send an e-mail to office@rotary-austin.org).
Especially in your closet(s), but need a reason to get started?!?
The Austin Cosmopolitan Rotary Club (ACRC) may have a solution!!!
Between now and April 15th, ACRC is collecting new and gently usedSHOES (any style and/or size) and BAGS (handbags/purses, totes, diaper bags, luggage, duffle bags, etc.) to donate to survivors of domestic violence, foster care youth and/or those in poverty.
Please bring any of the requested items to one of our upcoming Tuesday lunch meetings (on 3/19/24; 3/26/24; 4/2/24; or 4/9/24), and give them to Christine Kempff. She'll make sure they get delivered to ACRC, so they can be delivered to the folks who need them most!
Thank you, in advance, for your generosity!
SERVICE ABOVE SELF
Rotary Club of Austin-Southwest's 25th Annual Charity Golf Tournament - SIGN UP TODAY!
SIGN UP TODAY! Please click this link to become a sponsor or to register as a golfer for the Rotary Club of Austin-Southwest's 25th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on April 19, 2024. There is no payment required at this time.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
11:00 am Registration Opens 11:00 am Silent Auction Opens 12:00 Lunch Served 1:00 pm Shotgun Start 6:00 pm Supper, Awards and Prizes
World Water Day is an annual United Nations (UN) observance day held every March 22nd that highlights the importance of fresh water. The day is used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
The theme of each year focuses on topics relevant to clean water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), which is in line with the targets of Sustainable Development Goal 6. The UN World Water Development Report (WWDR) is released each year around World Water Day.
World Water Day began in 1993 and has become an annual UN observance day that highlights the importance of freshwater. The theme of each March 22nd focuses on topics relevant to clean water, sanitation and hygiene.
Rotary Club of Austin brings leaders together to do good service.
Our members are active in the community, business people, community leaders, people who are new to Austin as well as long-time and native Austinites. Our weekly meetings provide great fellowship, education and networking.
There are so many ways to get involved. Let us help you get started.
Our club meetings are not the only ways to participate. We host a variety of other volunteer activities, large annual projects, business discussions, and social events. Contact us for more information.