Stories
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Stocking Hartman's School Supply StockingsRotary Club of Wylie East Fork enjoyed a visit from District Governor John Curtis, his lovely wife Janie, and District Governor Elect Mary Bedosky at our weekly luncheon in December. Everyone had fun with our group's silly antics during "fine" time, and commented what a relaxed, friendly, and close group we have. It just so happened to be the DG's birthday and we were lucky to celebrate the day with him. After lunch, we organized a service project for the Hartman Elementary teachers by fulfilling a list of necessary school supplies they tend to run short of at the end of the first term. We packed up pens, pencils, post-its, tissue, crayons, glue, and every school supply you can imagine! John and Janie helped build the "School Supply Cake" seen in the photos. We love helping our adopted school and hopefully brightened the beginning of the Hartman Cool Cats year!
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Rotarians Enjoy Boxing DayRotarians of Wylie East Fork spent their regular weekly lunch in October filling shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, and personal care items for children in need around the world. We call it "Boxing Day!" These special boxes are joyfully received by boys and girls from 2-14 years old, often as their first gift ever! Whether sending or receiving, those touched by Operation Christmas Child testify to the power of a gift-filled shoebox. We love signing up to bring soccer balls, colorful string, decks of cards, toothbrushes, pens & pencils, notebooks, and other fun gifts for these children each year
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Wylie Rotarians Set Up for Hope Under the Stars
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Cheerful Message to Hartman TeachersOn the list of items Principal Vanessa Hudgins from our adopted school Hartman Elementary was "Teacher Support." Our first supportive task was to raise the teachers' spirits as they entered into what they call "the doldrums of fall" when kids are just looking forward to fall break and Halloween. We spent an afternoon writing notes on spooky postcards with messages of encouragement and validation to 80 teachers for a job well done then packed fun items like silly post-its and candy into festive bags. Volunteers delivered the cheerful packages to Principal Hudgins and the Hartman teachers the week before fall break. What a great way to spend an afternoon in fellowship!
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We Love Hartman Elementary!
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Packing Books for Children in MexicoWylie Rotary volunteers held a "Packing Party” for District 5810 Book Brigade to help us recycle books and fight illiteracy both locally and internationally. The service project works in partnership with Carnival Cruise Lines to bring books to Merida, Mexico. Hosted by Wylie Rotary President (and Library Director!) Ofilia Barrera, several Rotarians spent a couple hours packing 12 boxes full of books to be sent to school children living in Mexico. The boxes were then weighed, labeled, and ready to be shipped to Mexico. The District goal was 25,000 books. Wylie East Fork has sent over 1,000 books!
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Paul Harris FellowsWe were pleased to have President-Elect Cliff Moriarty present the Paul Harris Fellow Award to two deserving young ladies. Cliff's granddaughters, Kathleen Rose and Mary Louise Orth, both received the prestigious award "in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world." The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to Rotary International. Congratulations to these lovely girls!
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Wylie Rotary New President Ofilia BarreraIn Rotary, July is a time of new beginnings. This is a time to reassess, to envision, and it is most importantly a time to set goals and to determine how we will serve our Communities, seizing opportunities for service. Our leaders at Rotary exemplify all of the qualities that make our members extraordinary: integrity, expertise, and a commitment to service. Ofilia Barrera, Wylie Rotary's President for 2023-2024, completes all these qualities and more. Ofilia's first order of business was a list of goals that represent the 2023-24 Rotary theme "Create Hope in the World". These include applying for grants to allow us to purchase dictionaries to benefit Wylie Elementary schools; re-establish an Interact Club at one of the Wylie High Schools; add at least two new annual fundraisers to our calendar; plan social meetings with neighboring Rotary Clubs; and increase opportunities to serve more frequently. Ofilia underlined these intentions by presenting everyone with an origami crane, representing the hope Ofilia wishes our Club will create in the next year. Rotary is filled with a diverse group of people from every background but with one goal. Whether developing Rotary policy, providing financial support, or advancing Rotary’s strategic plan, each member is dedicated to helping other members connect and take action to create sustainable change. Please join us at lunch on Thursdays at noon at Landon Winery in Wylie. |
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Wylie Rotarians Fuel Racers
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Rotary Ethics Award PresentationRotary Club of Wylie East Fork President Lynn Fagerstrom was pleased to present its Ethics Award to Wylie ISD Board President Stacie Smith at the Wylie Chamber of Commerce Community Awards Banquet.
Stacie Smith knows that education is about more than just classroom learning. It’s about being present, providing constant encouragement, connecting with the community, insisting on a strong curriculum, and so much more. Stacie can be seen at nearly every community event, seizing every opportunity to advocate for our students. Her tireless efforts do not go unnoticed by parents and students alike. She is always willing to listen and accept feedback in her quest for educational excellence and measures every decision against what is the BEST decision. She embodies the essence of community ethics. Our school district and students are reaping the benefits of her constant focus on making Wylie ISD an excellent school district that can become even better, ensuring all students have opportunities to create successful futures. Congratulations Stacie! |
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Club Social with Royse City Rotary Club |
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Vintage Base Ball Visits WylieA big thank you to "Doc" Lawson from the Ohio Village Muffins Vintage Base Ball league for entertaining us and teaching us about Vintage Base Ball! A lot has changed since the 1800s! If you missed the presentation or are interested in hearing more about Vintage Base Ball, you can catch the presentation at The Welcome Center at Brown House in downtown Wylie on Saturday, March 11. Wylie resident and base ball historian Robert "Doc" Lawson, describes the evolution of the game from town ball and rounders to early base ball, which rose to popularity during the Civil War. Learn about the changing rules, uniforms, and equipment, as well as the national association of teams that play ball the old-fashioned way. The vintage base ball exhibit will be on display through March - conveniently timed for the opening pitches of the 2023 season. Play Ball! |
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RCWEF Goes to P.E.T.S.
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Lunch with Wylie Mayor Matthew PorterIf you weren't aware, Matthew Porter - Mayor of Wylie had a busy morning before he met us for lunch yesterday! Can you find him amongst all the 2nd graders? Kids, parents and teachers toured the Wylie Municipal Complex on Thursday, beginning with an introduction to the City Council Chambers. The Mayor fielded questions and explained the difference between the President and a Mayor, why he wanted to be a Mayor, and who decides what businesses are built. Next, he presented his bi-weekly Facebook Live with an update on the City Council agenda. Then he met us for lunch and filled us in on all the multiple upcoming road constructions. We're happy he could squeeze us into his busy schedule and are always glad when he joins us with other city staff. |
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Mayor Presents Proclamation to Rotary Club of Wylie
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Amarok Society Visit
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Charlie Waller's Ride for Rotary
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Rotary Club of Wylie Donates to 2023 Girls and Boys State of Texas
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Flag Program Gift Package
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Foreign Exchange Student @ Reunion Tower! |
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Highlights & Pictures Rotary Youth Exchange 09/12/2013 |
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Allison Murray Rotary Youth Exchange Belgium program 09/12/2013
Today was a Red Letter Day at Rotary Club of Wylie East Fork! Allison Murray presented her 2012-2013 as a Rotary Foreign Exchange Student! Allison showed a fantastic slide show, enlightened us on facts about Belgium & Europe, and outlined her various travels to the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Spain, and more!
The Rotary Youth Exchange Information Seminar is September 17th at the Richardson Civic Center. Vicki McKinney is verifying details her contact email is vmckinney@verizon.net. |
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BBQ Friday 09/06/2013 Honoring Constance Rougier Rotary Youth Foreign Exchange Student!Host Family Jeff, Staci, Allison, & Samantha Murray hosted Rotarians & their families at their home Friday night. The event welcomed & introduced Constance Rougier to Rotarians. VIP Constance will be in Texas about a year and study Junior level classes such as American History, English/Lit, Journalistic Photography, & Dance. Constance always has a smile on her face giving her a jumpstart on making friends, learning to speak Texlish, and experiencing our great United States! |
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Rotary News August 21-22, 2013Wednesday Rotarians Welcomed Constance Rougier to Texas! Constance is a Rotary Foreign Exchange Student from France. She will attend school, tour Texas, and improve her English while she is here. Constance came to the meeting on the 22nd with her host dad, Jeff Murray, and her host sister Allison. Allison is fluent in French. She returned in July from her Rotary Foreign exchange in Belgium. Thursday's meeting included a presentation by Wylie Chief of Police John Duscio. Chief Duscio's mission to engage community churches and service organizations to aid those in need right here in Wylie inspired all of us. We are fortunate to have his leadership here in our community. In addition to the program we had Stephen Tykowski tell us about his fund raising efforts for Childrens Medical Center. Last year he raised over $800.00, and I hope our club will help him achieve that again this year! |
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2013 Camp RYLAThis years CampRYLA, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, is just around the corner! Our club would like to give a shout out to the club members for participating in fund raisers to send 4 Wylie students to camp this year. Thank you to the interview panel which included Sam Satterwhite, Charlie Waller, and Vicki McKinney. Additionally, a big shout out to the members who are driving the campers to and from camp: the driver's are Sam Satterwhite, Gerry Harris, Mary Ann Olson, and Jeannie Stone. Just remember this is huge commitment from our club as a whole to build leadership within the young adults of our community and the world. If you need more information about Camp RYLA just ask Vicki McKinney! |
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Program Bulletin 04/18/2013Test run for publish club bulletin, feedback appreciated! Thank you, VicMcK |
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Support the Wylie East Interact Club at Whataburger April 29th!
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Wylie East Fork Rotary Awards Scholarship to Luana DaSilva |
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Wylie East Fork Rotary Club pictured with Allison Murray our 2012-13 Sponsored Foreign Exchange Student
Wylie Rotary is honored to sponsor Allison Murray in her journey for a year of study in Europe. Allison is a graduate of Wylie East High School, & she is a Rylarian. Allison was also active in Interact & FFA at WEHS! Allison, we wish you the best for a safe & wonderful year abroad!
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Rotary Club of Wylie is on Facebook!
We now have a Facebook Fan Page to help promote the Rotary Club of Wylie East Fork and make us more accessible to the community. Please login and become a fan to keep up with all the latest club activities and events! Rotary Club of Wylie East Fork
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Message from Wylie East Fork's Foreign Exchange Student Allison MurrayI hope everything is going well in Texas! I am loving it here in Belgium! I have only been here for three weeks but have already managed to see Paris, hike through the Alps, meet some goat and cattle dairy farmers, and even made some new friends! My exchange has already been much more amazing then I could have ever dreamt it would be! If you would like to read more about my adventures I have been blogging about them and you are more then welcome to follow this link to find them! http://allisoninbelgium.blogspot.com/
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STARS Ministry
Doug Millett and Gene Gilley gave a moving presentation about the new STARS Ministry program at First Baptist Wylie.
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Blood Drive Collects 26 Units!
The Carter Blood Bus came out to American National Bank on Saturday, July 31st, and we had a great turn out. Twenty-six units were donated despite temperatures touching 107 degrees.
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Get Out and Give Blood
The annual Wylie Battle of the Blood Badges is in full swing, and the bus will be back out on Saturday, July 31st.
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Rotary Welcomes Three New Members in January!
On January 21st, we had a great day at the Rotary Club of Wylie as Lori Whitten, Zach Straughan, and Justin Barnett were inducted as members.
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District Governor Dave McSpadden Visits Wylie!The Governor of Rotary District 5810, Dave McSpadden, and his wife, Marilyn, came to Wylie on Thursday, December 10th, for the club's annual visit. |
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Wylie Rotary Welcomes New Member Adam Leggett |
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The Horseshoe Pits Completed in Olde City ParkThe club had the opportunity to give back to our city parks recently by installing two horseshoe pits at Olde City Park. |
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Battle of The Badges Blood Drive Hits Its Mark!The Wylie Rotary Club held its Battle of the Badges Blood Drive this month, and the club received more units of blood than any previous year to date. The goal was 85 units and we had 95 units actually given. We had 114 attempts. Kassidie Menoni deserves a lot of credit as she stepped in and chaired this wonderful event. |
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Rotary Scholarships Awarded!The 2009 Rotary Club of Wylie Scholarships were awarded on May 21st. Congratulations to Chelsea Griffin(left) and Koryanda Jones(right) on being selected to receive this honor. The scholarship recipients are pictured above with President-elect Greg Hillis and Schalarship Committee Chair Bill Lewis. |