Welcome to Rotary Club of Blanco County

 
Are you an established professional who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back. We meet twice a month, 1st Monday at 12:00 NOON and 3rd Monday at 6:30 PM. Our meeting location for noon meetings: Old 300 BBQ Back Forty, 318 4th Street, Blanco, TX 78606. Our meeting location for evening meetings: Uptown Blanco Restaurant, 317 Main Street, Blanco, TX 78606. You are welcome to join us!
Club News
The Rotary Club of Blanco County awarded a total of $14,000 in scholarships to Blanco County high school graduates. Five $2,000 scholarships were awarded to Blanco High School graduates at the awards ceremony held May 15. Pictured top L to R Doug McKenzie Rotary Club President, Leta Garcia Rotary Club President Elect, Colby Murphree recipient of the Joe Garcia Community Service Scholarship, Tanner Gibbons recipient of the Technical/Vocational Scholarship, Korina Forsberg, Kylie Ridner, Brooke Stille recipients of Academic Scholarships, and Jack Twilley Rotary Club Service Projects Coordinator. And on May 21 club President Doug McKenzie presented $2,000 academic scholarships to LBJ High School graduates Bo Crownover (bottom left) and Antonio Perez (bottom right). The Rotary Club congratulates all of the 2025 Blanco County graduates and wishes them luck in their future endeavors!
 
1st Place Team: Carter Creek Winery/Old 290 Brewery
    
2nd Place: Texas Cannon

3rd Place: Broadway Bank Wimberley
 
The Rotary Club of Blanco County held its annual major fundraiser, the Joe Garcia Memorial Golf Tournament, on May 5 with proceeds going to Blanco and LBJ High School graduates scholarships, Veterans, hygiene kits, human trafficking awareness and much more! The winning team was Carter Creek Winery/Old 290 Brewery; second place went to Texas Cannon; and the third place team was Broadway Bank Wimberley. Thanks to all the sponsors, donors and golfers who came out despite the rainy day.
 
In February the Rotary Club of Blanco County collected pledges from its members to provide medical supplies for the non-profit organization STAYWITHUKRAINE INC. The board agreed that the club would "match" the member donation up to a total match limit of $2,000. Well…members donated $2,400, the club donated $2,000 and on February 25 Club President, Doug McKenzie (center), presented a check for $4,400 to Inna and Alex Adamovich, founders of STAYWITHUKRAINE INC. Alex and Inna requested we share that STAYWITHUKRAINE INC is a volunteer-driven humanitarian initiative committed to equipping Ukrainian medics with life-saving tools in the midst of war. With zero overhead expenses, every dollar and effort goes directly to those on the frontlines and beyond, ensuring that medical professionals have the supplies they need to save lives. We are proud to unite our American fellows—regardless of political views—under a shared mission of human compassion. This is not about politics; it’s about humanity. As long as blood is being shed, we will continue to take critical medical supplies to those who need them most.
What they do:
- Deliver Life-Saving Medical Supplies – Essential trauma kits, surgical tools, and emergency equipment for Ukrainian medics.
- Support Ukrainian Medical Teams – Direct aid to doctors and paramedics working in extreme conditions.
- Ensure Every Dollar Counts – 100% of donations go directly to the mission, with no administrative costs
- Remain Committed to Action – Preparing for Trip #11 to bring critical aid where it's needed most.
 
This year, Rotary celebrates 120 years of service and impact around the world! Our club purchased supplies and packed 700 hygiene kits last week. The hygiene kits are provided to needy students in Blanco County and to orphanages in Mexico. "Service Above Self"
 
Welcome to our newest Rotarians, Trinna and John DeCecco, who were inducted at the club meeting on Monday, February 17. They are pictured with membership chair Teri McKenzie (right).
 
 
Thank you to the big crowd of Rotarians and friends of Rotary who gathered on Friday, February 14, to pack 700 hygiene kits! These kits will be provided to needy students in Blanco and Johnson City schools and to an orphanage in Mexico. "Service Above Self." If you are interested in joining the Rotary Club of Blanco County and serving in our county and beyond contact Teri McKenzie via email at terimckenzie@remax.net
 
 

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