week of april 6 - April 10, 2026

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We are pleased to welcome our upcoming speaker, Arnold Gomez ๐Ÿ‘ tomorrow April 10th! 

Arnold is a seasoned leader whose career reflects a strong commitment to service, excellence, and continuous growth. He currently serves as Club Manager for Samโ€™s Club in Harlingen ๐Ÿฌ and as an Adjunct Professor at UTRGVโ€™s College of Business and Entrepreneurship ๐ŸŽ“.

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 Samโ€™s Club in the nation for Vizio TV sales ๐Ÿฅ‡ and receiving the Helen R. Walton Excellence in Community Leadership Award in both 2023 and 2024 ๐Ÿ†, a recognition unmatched across Samโ€™s Club locations.

Academically, Arnold continues to advance his development as he pursues a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership ๐Ÿ“š. He also holds a Masterโ€™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, โ€œLeadership Earned,โ€ 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 wonโ€™t want to miss ๐Ÿค

๐Ÿฉธ Blood Drive โ€“ Save a Life โค๏ธ
This community blood drive is a Rotary service project in partnership with Loaves & Fishes of the RGV, who are generously hosting the event. Together, weโ€™re working to make a meaningful impact and help save lives.
๐Ÿ“… Date: Thursday, April 9
โฐ Time: 2:00 PM โ€“ 6:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Location: Loaves & Fishes Dining Room
514 South E Street, Harlingen, TX 78550
๐ŸŽ Bonus: All donors will receive an exclusive T-shirt
๐Ÿ’ก Just one pint of blood can save up to three lives.
๐Ÿ“ฒ 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 ๐ŸŒŽโ™ป๏ธ
EARTH DAY โ€“ Battery Recycling Drive ๐Ÿ”‹

๐Ÿ“… April 22

April is Rotary Environment Month, and we are taking action in a very practical way for our community and planet ๐ŸŒฑ

๐Ÿ“ Venue: Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce (Greater Chamber of Harlingen)
๐Ÿš— Drive-thru drop-off setup for easy participation

Weโ€™re excited to provide a simple way for the community to safely dispose of old batteries and rechargeable devices ๐Ÿ”‹โšก

Start gathering your used batteries now and help us keep hazardous waste out of our environment ๐ŸŒ

In partnership with ESRAG and Redwood Materials โ™ป๏ธ

โฐ Stay tuned for drop-off times and full event details