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🎉 Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest members—Tim, Maggie, and Vivian!

The Memorial-Spring Branch Rotary Club is excited to have them begin their journey through the Red Badge program as they step into service, leadership, and community impact.

👏 We’re thrilled to have you with us—welcome to the Rotary family!


Tim Eng
 
Maggie Eng
 
Vivian Ma
 

A powerful and eye-opening program on sex trafficking reminded us why awareness and action matter.

Sex trafficking remains a serious issue in the Houston area. Our speaker, Amber McCray of StreetGrace, shared how their organization is supporting victims and working to end the sexual exploitation of children—and how we can all be part of the solution.

MSB Rotarians, Dionne Peters and MaryAnn Sterrett-Russell, brought back key insights from the Houston Airports Human Trafficking Awareness Event at the Wortham Theater Center, part of Rotarians Unite Against Child Sex Trafficking.

👏 Congratulations to our new Red Badges—Tim Eng, Maggie Eng, and Vivian Ma!

🤝 Thank you, Amber McCray, and to our visiting guests—Teresa Lansink, Karla Rodriguez, Kayla Tennison, Steve Blair and Deputy Chief Keith Guillory from the Village Fire Department. We hope to see you again soon!


 

Rotary District 5890 participated in the Houston Airports Human Trafficking Awareness Event at the Wortham Theater Center as part of the broader Rotarians Unite Against Child Sex Trafficking effort.
 
The program featured a panel moderated by Rhonda Kuykendall—a Rotarian and member of the Texas Human Trafficking Survivor Leader Council—alongside regional leaders including Fort Bend County District Brian Middleton, addressing the scope and complexity of human trafficking in the region.
 
This collaborative event brought together Houston Airports, Unbound Now, and local Rotary clubs, including the Space Center Rotary Club, which spearheaded a newly approved Global Grant through The Rotary Foundation focused on combating child sex trafficking.
 
Representing Memorial-Spring Branch Rotary, Dionne Peters and MaryAnn Sterrett-Russell attended to bring back insights and strengthen local awareness within the club.



 

Several Memorial-Spring Branch Rotarians and their spouses visited the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center to personally greet, spend time with, and deliver personalized care packages to inpatient veterans. We are deeply grateful for their service and continue to keep them in our thoughts and prayers for a full and speedy recovery.



 

Memorial-Spring Branch Rotary Club is proud to welcome new member David Bornhorst. He is currently participating in the Red Badge program, which helps new members learn about Rotary, build relationships, and become actively involved. Upon completing the checklist, members transition to a Blue Badge as fully integrated Rotarians.


 
The District 5890 Conference 2026 will take place at Moody Gardens in Galveston, April 30–May 3. The event will be packed with opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate the incredible impact made during our 2025–2026 “Unite for Good” Rotary year. Enjoy golf, a fishing excursion, or indulge in spa services with fellow Rotarians. Click --> Register to Attend

 

We congratulate Venu and Elsie Rao on achieving the Major Donor Level 2 milestone!

Gail Gould, known as the CPR and Safety Lady, spoke to our club about CPR training, the use of AEDs, and other important safety topics. Gail holds a Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion and has more than thirty years of experience providing CPR, AED, and first aid training to corporations, schools, and community groups. Members appreciated the opportunity to learn more about this lifesaving training and practical skills that can make a critical difference in emergencies.


 

MSB Rotarians and their spouses enjoyed a wonderful evening of fellowship at Ciro's Italian Grill—a true serata di buona cucina e grande compagnia (an evening of great food and great company).
 


 

Memorial-Spring Branch (MSB) Rotarians and their spouses attended the Indian Doctors Charity Clinic (IDCC) 25th Annual Gala. The MSB Rotary Club has long supported IDCC and recently made a $4,000 contribution to advance its mission. IDCC provides free, non-emergency primary health care and eye care to underprivileged and uninsured individuals throughout Greater Houston.
 


 

Interactors, Rotarians, and Teacher Advisers from across District 5890 gathered for a full Saturday to celebrate a remarkable “Service Above Self” year of helping others. Featured speakers included District Governor Dr. Tom Kelchner, District Governor-Elect Camille Hamilton, District Governor Nominee Dona Burke, and District Governor Nominee Designee Wayne Beaumier.
Interact clubs shared their service projects, fundraisers, and social events from the past year. WAIS Interact had an outstanding turnout, with 21 students in attendance. WAIS Interact Rocks!
 


 

It was a great evening at Rotary Night at the Rodeo, with nearly 150 Rotarians from around the world coming together to experience the show. Thank you to everyone for their help and coordination, and it was wonderful to have our District Governor Tom Kelchner and Governor-Elect Camille Hamilton join us.
 
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo—the largest in the world—has donated approximately $660 million in educational grants, scholarships, and endowments.
 

 

PDG Bob Gebhardt spoke to the Club about Honor Flight. Honor Flight enables veterans to be flown to Washington, D.C., where they participate in a day of honor at our nation’s memorials. Following the meeting, we held a service project assembling care packages for our veterans.


 
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Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Fridays at 12:00 p.m.
Guadalajara Hacienda
9799 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77024
United States of America
Join us every 1st and 3rd Friday at the Guadalajara Hacienda restaurant (in front of Hotel Zaza). All are welcome! Please check the Speakers for the actual meeting dates. We meet in the private room in the back of the restaurant.
 

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WAIS Interact ROCKS!
At this year’s Interact District Conference, one out of every seven Interactors in attendance was from Westchester Academy for International Studies. We are deeply proud of their strong commitment to Service Above Self—especially on an early Saturday morning. waisinteract



 
The WAIS Interact Club is leading an education-focused service project to support teachers at under-resourced Thornwood Elementary, where educators go above and beyond to inspire their students. We are creating 50 Teacher Give Back Boxes with classroom supplies and welcome contributions via our Amazon Wishlist or other means. Donations requested by February 17.
 
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WAIS Interact officers and members volunteered at the newly opened Kids’ Meals and made over 5,300 meals! 🥪💙 They’re thankful for the opportunity and encourage everyone to take a little time out of their day to volunteer and make a difference. waisinteract
 


 
WAIS Interact members came together and picked up any trash that was in the Japanese Garden and courtyards at Westchester Academy. More than 5 bags were completely filled up. Thank you for all your hard work! waisinteract
 


WAIS Interact members got the chance to plant trees in Downtown Houston with the District Governor and meet other Interactors across the Houston area. Over 600 trees were planted on the Columbia Tap Trail!
 
 
We got to enjoy a great meeting with our lovely Rotary sponsors! Members got to hear about what our sponsors do and even got a slice of yummy pizza!!
 
WAIS Interact Club members packed meals for children in need! Students also learned the reasoning for the items being packed and how it will help provide nutrition to children receiving the meals. Click images to enlarge. waisinteract
 
 
WAIS Interact is collecting gifts and cards/vouchers for gas and groceries. Items are collected by December 16. Gift wrapping and delivery by the Interact teacher and students will be on December 21.
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