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Justinn J. Jones

Good day, my fellow inter-web travelers, and welcome to Kingsville Rotary!

If you’re new here, welcome, and be sure to read about our latest exploits!
If you’re a regular here, welcome back, and be sure to read about our upcoming shenanigans!

Now, let’s reflect…

The Rotary International theme for this past year was “Rotary Connects the World” by Mark Maloney, which I think is a perfect segue to both this year’s RI theme by RI President Holger Knaack, “Rotary Opens Opportunities,” and our District 5930 theme by DG Eddie Bartnesky, “Lend a Helping Hand.” Not Mark, Holger, nor Eddie knew at inception how truly appropriate their respective themes would be to us in our current situation. Yet…

Here, in our New Era, we are Connecting around the World, Opening Opportunities, and Lending Helping Hands via Zoom and other online meeting spaces. Upon a cursory glance, it might look like we are farther apart now than before, but in reality, we are just a little closer: we are in each other’s living rooms and on each other’s porches, we are having lunch and dinner together in shorts and T-shirts, we have children and pets dropping in on us during our meetings. We are truly Connected, and what an Opportunity this is for us to Connect in even deeper and more meaningful ways! Some of us are actually busier than before with virtual trainings and assemblies and conferences, oh my! Yet, some may feel left out or left behind. This too is an Opportunity…an Opportunity to Lend a Helping Hand. Maybe that Helping Hand is needed in learning how to Zoom. Maybe it’s in learning a new club position. Maybe it’s in delivering groceries to a neighbor in need. Or maybe it’s just in a good old-fashioned phone call. The point, what an Opportunity this is for us each to Lend a Helping Hand!

Justinn J. Jones

President, The Rotary Club of Kingsville

Kingsville Theme 2020–2021

“Growing Effective Leaders and Faithful Members for a Stronger Community”

Welcome to Rotary Year 2020–21! As discussed in the last episode, our Rotary International theme this year from RI President Holger Knaack is “Rotary Opens Opportunities.” Our Rotary District 5930 theme this year from District Governor Eddie Bartnesky is “Lend a Helping Hand.” Our Rotary Club of Kingsville theme this year is “Growing Effective Leaders and Faithful Members for a Stronger Community.” So why do we need a Club theme? Allow me to answer your question…with a question: “What is a theme?”

Rotary 4-way Test Competition

Congratulations to our Student Competitors!

Rotary Club of Kingsville held our annual 4-Way Test Speech Competition on March 25. Area high school students competed for scholarships by speaking on how the Rotary 4-way Test can be applied to their lives. The winner Emily (pictured at left), a senior from Academy High School, gave the top presentation in Thursday’s competition. She will go on to compete in the South Texas district level. Our top finalists (middle and right) Amy and Priyam also gave excellent presentations and received scholarships.

Festival de la Loteria is Back in Kingsville

Rotary Kingsville is proud to be a sponsor of this community event.

Join the town April 17, as we safely connect with folks we haven't seen in a while. We will be selling popsicles and taking shifts throughout the day. Krystal has signed up for the entire event, so we can't leave her alone!

For more information and to sign-up for a shift, click: Here.

District Helps Rotarians Become Paul Harris Fellows

District 5930 presents a great way for you to become a Paul Harris Fellow!

The Rotary Foundation Points Matching Program begins on Feb. 1, 2021 and ends on April 30, 2021. The primary purpose of this program is twofold:

To assist those Rotarians in the District that are close to becoming any level of Paul Harris Fellow up to a +8 in achieving that honor
To increase contributions to the Annual Fund so that the District will ultimately have more resources (money) to do more good in our District and the world

Take advantage of this program, for details click: Here!

International Conference Goes Virtual

Join Rotarians from around the world at the 2021 Virtual Convention: Rotary Opens Opportunities!

Originally set for Taiwan and cancelled due to the pandemic, this year’s event will connect you virtually. It will open new opportunities to learn and to engage with the family of Rotary, near and far. Together, we’ll inspire action, strengthen our commitments, work on our challenges, and celebrate our successes.

Registration opens mid-April. Watch the convention website for updates: Here.

Rotary Leadership Institute: New Classes Available!

Rotary Leadership Institute, Part 1, is back!

RLI offers 3 levels of leadership training. Part 1 is a great way to learn more about our organization. This one day course is now in 2-hour sessions in your own home. It will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30pm starting March 30th. Remember: the club will reimburse you for Part 1.

Learn more and Register: Here.

11 eco-friendly service projects around the world

Through the years, Rotary has carried out thousands of projects to protect the environment.

Rotary and the U.S. Government support Italy's fight against COVID-19

Rotary and the U.S. Government support Italy’s fight against COVID-19 US$5

$15.5 million gift will fund new Rotary Peace Center in Middle East or North Africa

The Otto and Fran Walter Foundation has pledged $15.5 million to The Rotary Foundation to start a Rotary Peace Center in the Middle East or North Africa.

We meet In Person & Online

Tuesdays at 12:00 PM

The Cherry Tree Tea Room

230 E. Kleberg Ave.
Kingsville, TX 78363
United States of America

Due to COVID-19 precautions, our club meets Tuesdays at Noon, on-line with Zoom.

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