The Rotary Club of Blanco County was a silver event sponsor of the First Annual Blanco Founder's Day held March 23. Rotarians supervised children's games and promoted the club by providing free bottled water and information on joining Rotary and the projects in Blanco County and beyond. Pictured left to right are Rotarians Jerry Gass, Doug McKenzie, Tracy Barr (club President), Sidney Cox, Tom Jones, and Connie Cox.
The Rotary Club of Blanco County welcomed Steve Kumbalek to the club. Steve was inducted March 18 and says he is excited and ready to participate in all of the club's projects! Service Above Self.
Doug McKenzie gave his classification talk at the club meeting on March 18. He shared information about himself, his career and why he joined Rotary and enjoys giving to the community and beyond. Doug is instrumental in organizing the annual Joe Garcia Golf Tournament which is the club's main fundraiser, providing scholarships for Blanco and Johnson City high school graduates as well as many other projectcs. Doug and his wife, Teri, are owners of ReMax Genesis in Blanco. If you are interested in joining Rotary and making a difference in Blanco County and beyond please contact Teri McKenzie at (210) 275-2777 or email terimckenzie@remax.net
The Rotary Club of Blanco County celebrated its 5th year as a chartered club with dinner and cake at the March 18 meeting. If you are interested in making a difference in our county and beyond and would like to join this wonderful organization please contact Teri McKenzie at (210) 275-2777 or emil terimckenzie@remax.net
Service Above Self
Doug and Teri McKenzie, with RE/MAX Genesis Realtors in Blanco, Texas attended a Rotary President Elect Seminar in Dallas, Texas on through , 2024.
Doug represented The Rotary Club of Blanco County as this year’s incoming President. Teri was attending a Rotary Spouse Program.
To say there was a lot of excellent information is a big understatement.
“We learned that Rotary has so much to offer communities both locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. This is such a wonderful and giving organization, and we are so proud to be a part of it” stated Doug.
“We also met with many Texas Rotary Club Presidents and Spouses who want to get together and do amazing projects together" added Teri.
Blanco County and our adjacent counties are growing fast, and we welcome everybody who wants to be involved in our charitable organization here in Blanco County to join. For membership information, please contact Teri McKenzie at 210-275-2777 or email Teri
Doug represented The Rotary Club of Blanco County as this year’s incoming President. Teri was attending a Rotary Spouse Program.
To say there was a lot of excellent information is a big understatement.
“We learned that Rotary has so much to offer communities both locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. This is such a wonderful and giving organization, and we are so proud to be a part of it” stated Doug.
“We also met with many Texas Rotary Club Presidents and Spouses who want to get together and do amazing projects together" added Teri.
Blanco County and our adjacent counties are growing fast, and we welcome everybody who wants to be involved in our charitable organization here in Blanco County to join. For membership information, please contact Teri McKenzie at 210-275-2777 or email Teri
The Rotary Club of Blanco County is proud to introduce its newest Rotarian, Jim Rice, who was inducted February 5. The club is excited to have him join in the community service projects in Blanco county and beyond. Jim is pictured on the right with club Membership Chair Teri McKenzie (left). Welcome Jim!
Teri McKenzie (left) was presented the Paul Harris Fellow award at the club meeting January 16. President Tracy Barr (right) presented Teri with a pin and award certificate. Teri is the club’s membership chair and works diligently at gaining new members. Congratulations Teri!
The Rotary Club of Blanco County is proud to introduce its newest Rotarian, John Wright, who says he is excited to be involved in service projects in the community and beyond. John is pictured with club President Tracy Barr and Membership Chair Teri McKenzie. Welcome John!
The Rotary Club of Blanco County recently presented the Blanco Good Samaritan Center with $400 worth of gift cards to be used to purchase Christmas gifts for needy children within our Community. The Good Samaritan Center, in partnership with local churches and other civic
organizations, acts as the focal point for helping families in need during the holiday season and throughout the year. The Rotary Club is proud to support projects that serve and improve the Blanco community. In the past, the Club has provided, among many projects, both monetary and volunteer assistance to our school district, has provided scholarships to deserving seniors from LBJ and Blanco High Schools, and has supported our Veterans, elderly and others in need.
If you are interested in helping your community through membership in the Rotary Club we invite you to contact Teri McKenzie at terimckenzie@remax.net. We welcome you!
The Rotary Club of Blanco County (RCBC) recently presented a check for $1700 to the Blanco Fire and EMS Auxiliary President, Caroline Richardson. The funds will be used by the Fire and EMS organizations for essential equipment, such as equipping the newest fire fighting vehicle, Tender 82, and purchasing various medical equipment, all to better serve the Blanco community. The check was presented by Doug McKenzie, President-elect of the RCBC, who, along with his wife Teri, are owners of RE/MAX Genesis Realty in Blanco. The McKenzies also prepared and presented a delicious Thanksgiving meal, with all the trimmings, enjoyed by the on-duty First Responders.
The Motto of Rotary is “Service Above Self”. The Rotary Club of Blanco County was formed 5 years ago with the purpose of serving and supporting worthy projects in Blanco and beyond. If you have a willingness to serve others and are interested in becoming a Blanco Rotarian, please contact Teri McKenzie at terimckenzie@remax.net.