week of april 6 - April 10, 2026

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We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter ✝️🌿

This season reminds us of the importance of reflection, renewal, and the value of time spent with those closest to us. May its spirit continue to bring peace, hope, and inspiration to you and your families 🌸✨

As we step into April, we also recognize it as Rotary’s Environmental Month, a time to reflect on our shared responsibility to protect and preserve the world around us. It’s an opportunity to renew not only our personal commitments, but also our dedication to creating sustainable, lasting change in our communities 🌎🌱

We are pleased to welcome our upcoming speaker, Arnold Gomez 👏 

Arnold is a seasoned leader whose career reflects a strong commitment to service, excellence, and continuous growth. He currently serves as Club Manager for Sam’s Club in Harlingen 🏬 and as an Adjunct Professor at UTRGV’s College of Business and Entrepreneurship 🎓.

With 37 years of experience across major national retailers, he brings deep practical insight into leadership and organizational success.

His accomplishments include leading the #1 Sam’s Club in the nation for Vizio TV sales 🥇 and receiving the Helen R. Walton Excellence in Community Leadership Award in both 2023 and 2024 🏆, a recognition unmatched across Sam’s Club locations.

Academically, Arnold continues to advance his development as he pursues a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership 📚. He also holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, graduating with a 4.0 GPA and earning multiple academic honors.

A U.S. Army veteran and dedicated community leader, he has served on several local boards and remains actively engaged in initiatives that support and strengthen the Rio Grande Valley.

Arnold is also working on a book that captures his leadership journey. During his presentation, “Leadership Earned,” he will share key lessons from his experience and introduce insights from his upcoming work, including highlights from Chapter 1, focused on building trust and leading with purpose.

This promises to be a meaningful and practical discussion you won’t want to miss 🤝
🩸 Blood Drive – Save a Life ❤️
This community blood drive is a Rotary service project in partnership with Loaves & Fishes of the RGV, who are generously hosting the event. Together, we’re working to make a meaningful impact and help save lives.
📅 Date: Thursday, April 9
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Loaves & Fishes Dining Room
514 South E Street, Harlingen, TX 78550
🎁 Bonus: All donors will receive an exclusive T-shirt
💡 Just one pint of blood can save up to three lives.
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to schedule your appointment and reserve your spot.
For questions about donating, contact South Texas Blood & Tissue at 210-731-5590. Individuals age 16 and older may be eligible to donate with parental consent.
Show up, give back, and be part of something that truly matters.

SAVE THE DATE 🌎♻️
EARTH DAY – Battery Recycling Drive 🔋

📅 April 22

April is Rotary Environment Month, and we are taking action in a very practical way for our community and planet 🌱

📍 Venue: Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce (Greater Chamber of Harlingen)
🚗 Drive-thru drop-off setup for easy participation

We’re excited to provide a simple way for the community to safely dispose of old batteries and rechargeable devices 🔋⚡

Start gathering your used batteries now and help us keep hazardous waste out of our environment 🌍

In partnership with ESRAG and Redwood Materials ♻️

⏰ Stay tuned for drop-off times and full event details