📣 MY FELLOW ROTARIAN,
This past Friday, August 22, 2025, we were energized by Andy Hagan, PDG and D5930 Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) Chairman. He delivered an engaging Membership Updates & Club Membership Olympic Challenge, driving home the importance of Membership Month and Extension, and introducing the spirit of our Membership Olympics—a fun, competitive way to boost engagement and growth across the club.
(LtoR: Victor Rivera, President; Lucy Cadenas, Foundation/PolioPlus Chair; Delia Cavazos-Gamez, Sergeant-at-Arms, Tré Peacock, Program Chair; Juju Stringfield, Secretary; Edna Tamayo, Membership Chair; Andy Hagan, PDG and D5930 RLI Chairman.
In perfect alignment with Membership Month and the spirit of the Membership Olympics, we proudly inducted seven new Rotarians into the Rotary Club of Harlingen: Ruben Perez II, Ramiro Maldonado, Yolanda Brydone, Dillon Dawi, David Gutierrez, Nicole Daniell, and Jesse Gamez. Their arrival strengthens our club’s energy, reach, and impact. A heartfelt thank-you goes to their sponsors Edna Tamayo, Juanita Stringfield, Tré Peacock, and Lucy Cadenas for championing Rotary’s growth and sharing the power of service with others. Together, we continue building a vibrant and expanding club family.
Honoring Our New Paul Harris Fellow
We proudly recognize fellow Rotarian, Kayla Gonzalez of the American Red Cross as our newest Paul Harris Fellow, honored by Jujú Stringfield for her outstanding civic leadership during recent regional disasters. As Executive Director of the South Texas Red Cross, Kayla has played a vital role in mobilizing resources, leading response efforts, and supporting communities in times of greatest need. Her dedication reflects the very spirit of Rotary service, and we are grateful to celebrate her contributions.
Stepping Up for Service
A heartfelt thank-you goes to Darla Richmond, Cindy Worley, Lucy Cadenas, Claudia Lyle, Juju Stringfield, Chris Boswell, and all the family and friends who have already donated canned goods, contributed funds, and helped us keep the shelves stocked at Loaves & Fishes. Your generosity is proof that when we join together, Rotary service makes a tangible difference. As Darla showed us with her impromptu plea and flyer, hunger never ends and neither should our commitment. The food drive will continue, and we encourage every member to take part.
Please bring canned goods to our meetings or drop them off directly at Loaves & Fishes, 514 S E Street, Harlingen, TX 78550. Every item counts, and together, our small acts of service add up to something much larger.
Join Us for an Evening of Fellowship and Impact!
This year we’re adding something special: a Bucket Raffle inspired by “The Butterfly Effect” - a reminder that small actions create big change.
Raffle Baskets You’ll Love:
Cheers to Service: Craft beer, mugs, tasty snacks, and an End Polio Now t-shirt to show your Rotary pride.
Pamper & Glow: Self-care and beauty essentials to refresh, relax, and rejuvenate.
Sweet Tooth Treasure: Packed with a variety of Girl Scout Cookies because one box is never enough!
Butterfly Effect: Charming butterfly-themed hand towel and figurine, celebrating the power of small actions.
BBQ Flavor: Barbecue-inspired snacks and sauces sure to satisfy any backyard foodie (no grill required).
Tickets: $5 each or 5 for $20. Drop your tickets into the bucket for the baskets you want to win. The more tickets, the better your odds!
Preorder tickets here: https://square.link/u/2xnnIFOb
All proceeds support PolioPlus, Rotary’s global mission to end polio for good.
Event Details:
When: Thursday, August 28 • 5:30 PM
Where: Cork N Craft, Harlingen
Why: Fellowship, fun, and raising funds to end polio
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