Funeral Service for Dr. Bill Haglund - Thursday, March 5th
This is a gentle reminder of the funeral service for Bill, as we gather to honor a life that touched so many.
Funeral Mass
Date: Thursday, March 5th
Time: 10:30 AM (CT)
Location: St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston, TX 77079
Phone: (281) 497-1500
A reception will follow immediately after the service (approximately 11:30 AM) at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Dr. Bill Haglund Scholarship Fund, honoring his lifelong commitment to service: https://www.msbcharities.org/bill
Please feel free to share this information with others who may wish to attend. Thank you very much.
Community Service Projects and Community Events March 2026
SERVICE ABOVE SELF Since 1953, our mission is to make a positive difference in our community
and abroad through collaboration, support, and volunteerism.
Memorial–Spring Branch Rotary is proud to support our veterans by assembling Comfort Care Kits for the Houston VA Hospital.
📅 Date: Friday, March 6 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM (immediately following our Rotary Club meeting) 📍 Location: Guadalajara Hacienda, 9799 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77027
We invite Rotarians and friends to join us for this meaningful hands-on service project. Your time and support will make a direct impact on veterans in our community. Together, we can serve those who have served us.
We invite you to volunteer and help bring joy to the residents of Emerson Pines Senior Community by calling Bingo and spending time together. Contact Kathy Taylor @ KVT516@comcast.net
Members of the Rotary Club of Memorial-Spring Branch helped set up and volunteer at OCWH’s annual ArtReach event. It was a beautiful day to explore, shop, and enjoy the work of local artists and musicians.
The Rotary District 5890 held its 2026 All-Club Dinner at Safari Texas Ranch, where District Governor Tom Kelchner welcomed keynote speaker Andrew Stein from the Gates Foundation. Club turnout was outstanding as members came together to “Unite for Good.”
Members from the Rotary Clubs of Memorial-Spring Branch, Cy-Fair, Galleria, West U, and International enjoyed an evening of fellowship together, sharing great company and Tex-Mex food.
Birthdays & Milestones
Member Birthdays
Richard Ferrari
August 6
Chuck Monteith
August 17
Sheila Franklin
August 17
Irene Kroll
August 19
Paul Vo
August 23
Chase Hooks
September 1
Ashok Garg
September 9
Steve Blair
September 19
Eric Liu
September 24
Spouse/Partner Birthdays
Irene Hickey Kroll
August 19
Sharlene
September 9
Susan Jackson
September 22
Join Date
Kathy Taylor
August 15, 2025
1 year
Paul Vo
September 4, 2015
11 years
Sheila Franklin
September 18, 2009
17 years
Venu Rao
September 25, 2001
25 years
Memorial Spring Branch Rotary Community Service Team
MaryAnn Sterrett-Russell, Sheila Franklin, Gisela Vo, Ginger Howell, Kathy Taylor, and Paul Vo
If you have a suggestion for an upcoming service project, please contact the Community Service Team! We are open to new ideas!
Guadalajara Hacienda Restaurant
First and Third Fridays of the month at 12noon
9799 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77024
Join us for a meeting at the Guadalajara Hacienda restaurant
in the private meeting room.
