CLUB NEWS
DATE CHANGE FOR NEXT MEETING
Due to inclement weather forecast for Tuesday January 21 (our scheduled meeting date) we are postponing the meeting until Tuesday January 28. Same place (Spring Creek Church) and time and Chick Fil-A will still provide lunch. No speaker. Club Assembly. See you there!
Host - Addae Kraba
Greeter - Lolly Werlinger 
The Early Act Club Event
The Rotary Club at Fair Oaks Ranch is living it's theme of "Vocational Service". The Early Act Club (Sponsored by our Rotary Club) is using it's skills and expertise to address community needs...and the needs of our 4-legged friends. EarlyAct collected toys and items for the Boerne Animal Shelter. “We need to meet their needs, so our animals in the shelter can survive and be happy" says 3rd Grader, Jenson.
Welcome Our Newest Member
Catherine (Cathy) Haffner
 
Cathy is married to Jose Ayala (local artist), and the proud mother of three adult daughters:  Brittany, Katrina, and Cassidy, and grandson, Darien. She has worked in banking and investments for 30+ years, with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, US Bank, JPMorgan, and now as a Financial Advisor with Raymond James Financial Services. Before moving to San Antonio in 2008, Cathy lived in 18 other cities, spending 25 years in western Washington.  She also studied in Rome, Italy.  San Antonio has been her favorite place to live.
 
She has a Bachelor of Science from Seattle University and attended the Executive MBA program at Stanford University.   Cathy earned a certificate in Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.  She currently serves on the board of the American Cancer Society – Central South Texas.   She served previously on the boards of The Children’s Bereavement Center, Community in Schools SA, and Dress for Success SA.
 
During her free time, Cathy enjoys painting with her husband, Jose, playing tennis at Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club, as well as cooking, and traveling. 
New Venue for 2025
Beginning January 2025, our meetings will be held at:
Spring Creek United Methodist Church (Education Center)
9200 Dietz Elkhorn Rd, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 78015
This location allows us to remain within the local community.
 
 Meeting Day and Time:
To simplify scheduling and avoid conflicts, the Board has decided to hold meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 12:00 PM, unless rescheduling is absolutely necessary.
 
Updated Calendar and Next Meeting:
An updated calendar will be shared soon.
Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM at our new facility.
Turkey Distribution
Turkeys were delivered to The Kronkosky Center in Boerne for distribution.
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Upcoming Events
  • Club Assembly
    Spring Creek United Methodist Church (Education Center)
    Jan. 28, 2025
    12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • Meeting and Speaker
    Spring Creek United Methodist Church (Education Center)
    Feb. 04, 2025 12:00 p.m.
  • Meeting and Speaker
    Spring Creek United Methodist Church (Education Center)
    Feb. 18, 2025
    12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Rotary's response to U.S.'s intent to withdraw from World Health Organization

Rotary's response to U.S.'s plan to withdraw from World Health

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