The Rotary Club of Blanco County is a strong advocate for education and awareness on the issue of Human Trafficking. We are encouraging everyone to see the movie called The Sound of Freedom (July 4) which is based on a true story of a man who helps fight against human traffickers.
Several Rotarians from the Blanco County Club traveled to Placencia, Belize in May. As an international project, they visited St. John’s Primary School and presented them with approximately 100 books for the school’s library and 50 hygiene kits for children of the school. The group of Rotarians also visited It Takes A Village Youth Center where they donated soccer and basketballs as well as prizes for their treasure box. Another 50 hygiene kits were donated to St. Alphonsus Primary School in Seine Bight Village.
Thank you Texas Regional Bank for being a Silver Sponsor of the 2023 Annual Joe Garcia Golf Tournament! Calen McNett, Blanco Market President (right) and Josh Walker, Banking Center Operations Manager (left) presented a check to The Rotary Club of Blanco County, Sidney Cox (center). The tournament will be held May 1 at Vaaler Creek Golf Club in Blanco.
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The Rotary Club of Blanco County is sponsoring its annual Joe Garcia Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, May 1st, at Blanco’s Vaaler Creek Golf Course. Golfers will enjoy a day of sport, camaraderie, and fun as they support the many worthy projects sponsored by the Rotary. Prizes will be awarded for closest to the pin, longest drive, etc. A Silent Auction will be featured and special "events" will be enjoyed at various holes for those golfers willing to bet on a throw of the die, and other surprises. The day promises to be a fun and memorable one. Lunch and dinner will be provided. Golfers are invited to form their own Foursome, or sign up individually. Cost for the day is the same as last year's fee, or $100 per player. To register and sign-up for the tournament, contact Doug McKenzie at: dougsellshomes@gvtc.com, or Ken Smith at: kqsmith0636@gmail.com
The tournament is the major fund raiser for the Rotary Club of Blanco County. Thanks to the players, sponsors, and donations, the Rotary Club has sponsored scholarships for seniors in Blanco and Johnson City, has provided hygiene kits for local students and refugee children, books, computers and other equipment to our local schools, human trafficking awareness, Save-a-Life Kits, and many other worthwhile projects benefiting our community.
The Rotary is an international organization whose mission is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. The Blanco Club supports that mission through the above projects and community volunteering. “Service Above Self” is the Rotary Motto. If you’d like to join the Blanco Club, contact any member or Terri McKenzie at terimckenzie@gvtc.com.
Tara Poer was inducted at the March 6 meeting. She will be a great asset to our club and brings lots of idea and experiences from her years in the United States Navy and Department of Homeland Security. Tara said she jointed Rotary because it offers the opportunity to give back to the community. Welcome Tara!
Our member spotlight for March is George Copeland. George was recently our speaker and shared interesting information about electromagnetic waves and how insects create and receive them to communicate with each other.
Rotarians Anne Marie Morgan, Tracy Barr and Harvie Lindeman assisted with set up and serving lunch at the Blanco Middle School Educational Event held February 10. During the event students attended presentations on topics such as healthy eating, substance abuse prevention, mental health awareness, kindness, healthy relationships, and all around health goals.
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