Rotarians Are People of Action

Where business and community leaders come together to get great things done. Join us for community service, education and connecting.

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 (12/5/23) - Emily Ball Cicchini, BookSpring

EMILY BALL CICCHINI
BOOKSPRING


 
Click the "Read More" link for Emily's bio.

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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)
with the following Zoom credentials:

*For our Zoom guests, please clear your caches and bookmarked zoom meeting links and check your time zone settings. Or, use the Meeting ID & Password to login.

QuickLink:
https://rotary-austin-org.zoom.us/j/85690378301?pwd=bXMxcDBqK1drNmNqZW1ZV3JlZ2FFdz09


IMPORTANT STEPS TO CONNECT TO OUR NEW MEETING LINK VIA ZOOM:
With the new Rotary year, 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.   

Did you miss last week's meeting or want to view the presentation? Here is our recording of Jesus Garza (Austin City Manager)



* Advertising space costs only $250 for 6 months of promotion ($500/yr)! 
* ALL PROCEEDS go toward helping CLUB OPERATIONS!
* Contact the Rotary Office for details.


 

A Rotary Minute: Rotary Action Group for Diabetes



ROTARY ACTION GROUP FOR DIABETES

 
Rotary Action Group for Diabetes (RAGD) aims to address the Global Diabetes Epidemic by raising awareness to the humanitarian eyes, hearts and minds of 1.4 million members of Rotary International and other individuals and organizations who would like to join our efforts. 

Globally, more than 537 million people (20-79) suffer from diabetes while nearly half don’t even know.  That is 1 in 11 persons suffering from diabetes.  6.7 million deaths (2021) were caused by diabetes and high blood glucose.  Diabetes is the leading cause of Kidney Failure, non-trauma Lower Limb Amputations, Loss of Vision among working adults, Increased Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke.

Around the world, millions suffering from diabetes are unable to access life-saving treatment and lack the means to manage their condition. RAGD is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.RAGD is organized and approved according to Rotary International policy but not an activity or agency of, or controlled by Rotary International.

To learn more and get involved, please visit https://rb.gy/f4i24

 
 
ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, PLEASE BRING YOUR NEW OR GENTLY USED CLOTHING DONATIONS TO OUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED LUNCH MEETING!!!
 

 

ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, IMMEDIATELY AFTER OUR REGULAR LUNCH MEETING, WE'LL BE WRAPPING ALL THE CHRISTMAS GIFTS THAT THE KIDS AT HELPING HAND HOME HAVE ASKED SANTA FOR!
 
EVERY YEAR, THE ROTARY CLUB OF AUSTIN SPONSORS A CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR THE KIDS AT THE HOME; AND THIS YEAR'S PARTY WILL BE ON
TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 12TH! 
 
IT'S AT THIS PARTY WHEN SANTA WILL GIVE ALL THE CHILDREN THE GIFTS THEY ASKED FOR...AND WE GET TO SHARE THEIR EXCITEMENT AS THEY OPEN THEM!

THIS ANNUAL GIFT-GIVING TRADITION IS EVEN MORE MEANINGFUL BECAUSE, OFTEN, THIS IS THE VERY FIRST TIME THAT MANY OF THESE CHILDREN ARE GETTING SOMETHING THAT THEY ASKED FOR AND IS THEIRS TO KEEP FOREVER!

 
 
 

4-Way Test Public Safety Service Award Nominations

Recognizing Outstanding Law Enforcement Service
Nominations are now being accepted,
THROUGH DECEMBER 1ST,
for either a member of the Austin Police Department or the Travis County Sheriff’s Office!

***Click the "Read More" link below for more details and for the official Nomination Form*** 


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'Tis the season! It’s almost time to celebrate Christmas at the Community First! Village of Lights. 

5:30-9:00 P.M. ON DECEMBER 1ST & 2ND
AND
5:30-9:00 P.M. ON DECEMBER 8TH & 9TH

Bring your family and friends and join in during this FREE event!
 


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Mark your calendars for ways to stay involved and connected with Rotary!

Club Events & District Events
 
11/30: North Breakfast Cluster Lakeway Rotary Club's Cadillac Car Raffle (through the end of November)
12/1: EAFK Hart Elementary12/1 & 12/2: Community First! Village of Lights
12/5: Helping Hand Home Christmas Gift Wrapping (HHH X-mas party is on 12/12)12/8 & 12/9: Community First! Village of Lights

12/9: RCA's Annual Holiday Party (RSVP is required!)

 

 
 

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.

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