Donate $20. Win a Rolex. Fund a Student's Future.
How to connect and give:
  • Contact one of our Club Executives & Directors 
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  • Go to www.msbcharities.org and use the Text Us icon or
  • Contact a Rotarian at the Memorial-Spring Branch Rotary Club who you personally know.
What's Happening At Our Club
18th Annual Rolex for Scholarship Happening Now
Posted on Nov 11, 2025
Our 18th Annual Rolex for Scholarship fundraiser is happening now. Donate to support our scholarship program and an opportunity to receive a brand new Rolex watch or other gifts shown. Drawings will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025 (CST) at 1pm.

How to connect and give:
  • Contact one of our Club Executives & Directors (left of page)
  • Go to www.msbcharities.org and use the Text Us
  • Contact a Rotarian at the Memorial-Spring Branch Rotary Club who you personally know.
Your donations go to our 501(c)(3) organization, Memorial-Spring Branch Rotary Club Charities Inc., and are tax-deductible.
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Grand Drawing: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady-Datejust (Retail $10,000)
2nd Drawing: Tissot Men's Swiss Gentleman Titanium Grey
3rd Drawing: Tiffany Silver Heart Tag 4mm Silver Bead Bracelet
 


 
Thanksgiving "Meal in a Bag" at HEB
Ladies of Memorial-Spring Branch Rotary started Monday morning shopping for Thanksgiving “Meal in a Bag” groceries. The grocery meals will go to families served by the East Spring Branch Food Pantry.
 


 
The World As Teacher—Visiting 100 Countries
Venu and Elsie Rao recently visited their 100th country, Belgrade, Serbia. They marked this special travel milestone by presenting what they have learned from traveling to all corners of the world.
 


 
Tricycles for Nabor House
Memorial-Spring Branch Rotarians, led by Sheila Franklin, donated and assembled several tricycles for the Nabor House Community (NHC). NHC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps low-income families on a path out of poverty through affordable early childhood centers.
 


 
Ride to End Polio 2025 - Over $42K Raised
Chris Schneider (MSB Rotary), Ute Schneider (Space Center Rotary) and Rotarians from several District 5890 Clubs raised over $42,000 in this year's Ride to End Polio, in which the amount raised is triple matched by the Gates Foundation! This was Chris and Ute's finale in leading the Ride to End Polio. 
 


 
Joe Melham on Life Settlement Insurance and MSB Rotary Club Is #1 For...
Posted on Oct 17, 2025
Insurance specialist Joe Melham with Voya Financial, shared very interesting insights on life settlement insurance and its financial benefits to seniors. A former member of the Rotary Club of Memorial-Spring Branch, he has been in the insurance business since 1966, specializing in life settlement since 2005.
 
PDG Nancy Anderson delivered banner awards to Memorial-Spring Branch Rotary Club (MSBRC) for being the No. 1 Rotary Club in District 5890 in highest Rotary Foundation Giving in 2024-2025.
PDG and MSBRC Rotarian, Chris Schneider, was instrumental to the Club's achievements with his major contributions to the Rotary Foundation. We are deeply honored and grateful to Chris!
 


 
Senior Living Options Presented By Shepherd Ellis
Posted on Oct 03, 2025
Shepherd Ellis is from Spring Branch Medical Supply and also a member of the Rotary Club of Harrisburg. He discussed about aging in place and senior living options.
 


 
Northwest Assistance Ministries with Kristi Slawinski
Posted on Sep 19, 2025
Kristi Slawinski, Director of Senior Services, discussed the programs and services offered at Northwest Assistance Ministries, including Senior Services, Behavioral Health Services, Family Violence Center, Food Pantry, Housing Services, Vocational Training Center, and more.
 


 
Fundraising for Outreach Center of West Houston
Posted on Sep 08, 2025
Memorial-Spring Branch Rotary Club (MSBRC) members help raise funds for the Outreach Center of West Houston (OCWH). OCWH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides access to resources to communities and other nonprofit groups. Executive Director Jorge Quiñones is also a longtime Rotarian at MSBRC.
 


 
The Dictionary Project at Bunker Hill Elementary
Posted on Sep 05, 2025
MSBRC President Genevieve and fellow Rotarians provided 500 dictionaries to third graders at Bunker Hill Elementary School as part of The Dictionary Project. Each student received a dictionary and a printed Rotary 4-Way Test bookmark to share with their parents and friends. The Dictionary Project provides students with a tool to help them with their reading and writing skills. The project is an example of the Club's community service to promote literacy and education.
 


 
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Club Executives & Directors
President
Genevieve Rowland
President Elect
Dionne Peters
Secretary
Sheila Franklin
Treasurer
Bill Haglund
Membership
Genevieve Rowland
Sergeant-at-Arms
Chase Hooks
Next Generation Service
Paul Vo
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Club Information
Memorial-Spring Branch Rotary

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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Speakers
ASHOK GARG--CLUB FUNDRAISER CHAIR
Nov 21, 2025 11:45 AM
ROLEX FOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM--LUXURY FOR LEARNING
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WAIS Interact ROCKS!
After School Trash Cleanup
Posted on Oct 06, 2025
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
 


Gardening with the District Governor
Posted on Feb 15, 2025
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!
 
 
January Meeting Recap
Posted on Jan 27, 2025
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 Packing for Kids' Meal
Posted on Dec 11, 2024
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
 
 
Annual Adopt A Family Wishlist
Posted on Dec 05, 2024
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.
This year's family is a young mom and dad with a 2-year old son. Click here to help-->>Amazon wishlist<<---
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