Stories of the year 2021-2022
We had a great Rotary Year around District 5930.
Here are our stories posted throughout the past year.
Rotary is an International Organization where we can connect with other countries, create new projects, and #ServeToChangeLives.
Annual Fund-Paul Harris Fellow Special Offer
For a limited time starting on 1 November 2024 and ending on 31 January 2025, District 5930 will do the following:
Using Rotary Foundation Recognition Points generously donated by an anonymous donor, we will match contributions of new cash made to the Annual Fund-SHARE during Rotary Year 2024-2025 on a 1:to:1 basis in amounts of $100.00 to $500.00 for any active Rotarian in District 5930 who is not yet a Paul Harris Fellow +8. The intent of this initiative is to help increase the number of Paul Harris Fellows in our district and also support the Annual Fund-SHARE program. |
https://www.krgv.com/videos/more-than-32-000-raised-for-tim-s-coats
New Award for Clubs in District 5930
The Rotary District Foundation Team has established the Most Impactful Project of the Year Award to recognize small, medium, and large Rotary clubs in District 5930 that have successfully developed and implemented at least one significant project during 2020-2021 to address what they consider to be an important problem.
- Small clubs are those with 20 or fewer members.
- Medium-size clubs have between 21-50 members.
- Large clubs are those with more 51 or more members.
The project must have been funded, in part, by The Rotary Foundation. The Award will be presented to the Rotary club from each category that best addresses the established criteria.
Nomination due date for the award has been extended to January 22nd, 2022 to allow clubs to complete their projects.
To be considered for the award, clubs need to satisfy the criteria pertaining to each component listed here.
DG Amando Chapa concluded his first week of Clubs visits in Area 9-Brownsville, TX.

The first meeting of Vision Facilitators was held on July 27, 2021.

Your RLI Faculty Team, led by Andy Hagan invites all Rotarians to consider signing up for RLI and "Take your Leadership Skills to the Next Level!"
Dates for the next classes are
We welcome all Rotarians, New and "Seasoned" to enroll in RLI, and join our multi-Rotary District, grassroots leadership development program.
Contact Andy Hagan, Debbie High, or Kathy Preddy for additional information or check out the District Website and Click on RLI!
Kathy Preddy
RLI Faculty and Admin TEAM
956-536-7218
Gordon R. McInally, of the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, Lothian, Scotland, has been selected to become #Rotary International President for 2023-24.

Great article in the September 2021 issue of The Rotary Magazine featuring the Rotary District 5930 District Alumni Committee Chair, my friend Nianna Gustovich with the Rotary Club of McAllen Evening.
Alumni are former participants in Interact, Rotaract, Youth Exchange, RYLA, Rotary Peace Fellowships, Scholarships, Vocational Training Teams, and Group Study Exchange, and Nianna shared lots of ideas about reconnecting with them.
Hi friends! Would you like to purchase a 3x5 flag for $100 in Honor of a Heroe for our Rotary fundraiser or know someone that would? It will be displayed at Veterans Park 5 different flag days of the year starting Sept. 11, veterans day, memorial day, flag day and independence day.
Honor Our Heroes fundraising event is only two weeks away! Ask your friends and family if they would like to purchase a flag. Pay online here: https://www.brownsvillesunriserotarytx.org/
Honor Our Heroes fundraising event is only two weeks away! Ask your friends and family if they would like to purchase a flag. Pay online here: https://www.brownsvillesunriserotarytx.org/
Join us for our 1st Annual Golf tournament fundraiser. You don't want to miss this! Contact information is on the flyer.
Our District Membership Chair Helen Peters asks us "Why Rotary"? Why do people join Rotary?"

DG Amando Chapa still is visiting the clubs around the District 5930. This week he will participate at the Zone Institute in Houston, TX, and then will continue in the Rotary Club of San Diego.

9/11 We Will Never Forget Day of Remembrance




Picture Left to Right: Juli Blanda, Past President 2020-2021 Rotary Club of Aransas Pass
Karen Gayle, Secretary/Treasurer and Past President Rotary Club of Aransas Pass
Meg Reese, 2021-2022 President Rotary Club of Aransas Pass
Karen Gayle, Secretary/Treasurer and Past President Rotary Club of Aransas Pass
Meg Reese, 2021-2022 President Rotary Club of Aransas Pass
Happy International Day of Peace!
This year, we’re observing #PeaceDay by highlighting projects that empower girls around the world.
Let’s continue to improve the health, well-being, education, and economic security of girls in our communities.

A great meeting was hold last Saturday with our Assistant District Governors.

Rotary Club of Edcouch-Elsa in Action!!!
