Hear directly from our scholarship recipients as they share what this scholarship means to them and how it will help shape their future.
Congratulations to all 11 students—we're proud to support the next generation of leaders!

Our final Friday luncheon of the Rotary year was a packed and exciting celebration of service, achievement, and new beginnings.

President Genevieve reflected on an outstanding year of club service projects, fellowship events, community partnerships, and accomplishments. Her presentation highlighted the many ways Memorial-Spring Branch Rotary members have made a positive impact throughout the year.

The luncheon then turned to one of our most rewarding traditions as we awarded scholarships to eleven exceptional students. Joined by proud parents, family members, and mentors, we celebrated their achievements and wished them success in their educational journeys ahead.

We were honored to welcome leaders from the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston—Swapan Dhairyawan, Ashok Garg (Rotarian), and Jagdip Ahluwalia (Rotarian)—as well as several special guests, including former Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar Lisa Reyna; Victoria Ramon, a Westchester Academy teacher and former Interact and Rotaract participant; Brayden Botary, the new president of Stratford High School Interact; and friend of the club, Katherine Bellingham.

The club also recognized incoming member Steve Blair for completing his Red Badge requirements, marking an important milestone in his Rotary journey.

Thank you to all of our members, guests, students, and families who joined us for this special luncheon. It was a wonderful way to celebrate a successful Rotary year and the bright future represented by our scholarship recipients.
 

Cody Riggs of Bernstein Investments shared the mission and impact of Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Houston, along with his personal experience as a volunteer mentor. Founded in 1977, the organization has connected at-risk youth with caring adult mentors who provide guidance, encouragement, and positive role models during critical stages of their lives. Cody also explained how community members can become volunteers and make a meaningful difference in a child's future. Thank you, Cody, for speaking with our club and reminding us that each of us has the ability to be a mentor.

Congratulations to Vivian Ma on successfully completing her Red Badge Program.

A special thank-you to Sheilla Nguyen and Chrystal White for visiting our club. We enjoyed having you with us and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
 

MSB Rotary welcomed guest speaker Brandon Adjei, CPA, for an informative presentation on the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) and its impact on entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Brandon shared valuable insights on tax changes, bonus depreciation, Section 179 expensing, R&D deductions, and other key updates affecting business owners and startups.

Thank you, Brandon, for helping our members better understand the evolving tax landscape and opportunities ahead.