CLUB NEWS
Upcoming Service Opportunities
TURKEY FRY sponsored by the Christian Men of Boerne in coordination with Hill Country Family Services, Wed, Nov 26th, at the Kendall Co. Fairgrounds on Rte. 46. 
  • Once again, we are being asked to provide volunteers to assist with parking lot responsibilities beginning as early as 8am as well as at least 2 pickup trucks to transport possibly as many as 40-50 fried turkeys to Meals on Wheels in Boerne at @10am. Event should end by @ 12-1pm.
  • If interested in volunteering, email Lisa Weems at: lmduggan@gmail.com . 
19th ANNUAL TARA'S TURKEY TROT, Thanksgiving morning, Nov 27th, 8am to @10-am. 8612 Fairway Green Dr., Fair Oaks Ranch.
  • This annual community tradition is held on Thanksgiving morning which may not be the most convenient time for most people, but if it can work on your schedule, event organizers could use up to 6-8 volunteers to help with overall fun run/walk control, staffing water stations & other tasks.
  • There is also need, if available, for 2-3 helpers with golf carts.
  • If interested in volunteering, contact me at: gbuschmann@satx.rr.com . This will also be discussed at our upcoming meeting on Nov 18th.
Welcome New Members
Welcome to new members Terry Welch, Doug and Yvonne Duncan, and Gail and Lloyd Vaughan
New Member Spotlight
Dr. Craft has been an educator for over 30 years and joined Boerne ISD in January 2024. Prior to her move to the Hill Country, she served as Associate Superintendent of Academics and Chief Academic Officer for Spring Branch ISD, a role she assumed after spending 20 years serving in District Leadership Roles, including 12 years as a principal, rising from elementary to intermediate and then to high school.
 
Dr. Craft is the first woman to lead the district, and is proud that Boerne ISD has attained 2 additional A-ratings since she took the helm. The district’s college, career, and military readiness scores have also grown tremendously under her leadership; at 95%, they exceed the state average by 19 points. In 2025, she was recognized by Sam Houston State University as one of their Distinguished Educators of the Year. As a superintendent, she is committed to protecting classrooms and teachers. She established the Budget Strategy and Advisory Committee in late 2024 to help assess the district’s financial future, and made strategic cuts totaling nearly $1.5M at the district’s central office last spring.
Presenting Sponsor for the 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Frost Bank is the "Presenting Sponsor" (the highest level - $5000) for the 13th Annual Charity Golf Classic of The Rotary Club of Fair Oaks Ranch Foundation.
 
In the photo are representatives from the Boerne Branch of Frost Bank with Club President Will Winslett, Past Club President & Golf Committee Chair Bill Fusco, Foundation Board President Ron Hubbard, & Foundation Board Treasurer John Wall.
 
The Four Person Team Scramble is set for Monday, October 13, 2025 at the Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club.
 
 
Human Trafficking Education Event
Sept 24th Human Trafficking Education Event
Here is an invitation to all Fair Oaks Ranch residents (including all FOR Rotarians) to attend an event focused on bringing attention and education to fighting human trafficking in our community.
 
It will be held at Joshua Creek Ranch Resort in Kendall County on Wednesday, September 24th.
 
There is a registration fee, and space is limited so we are bringing this matter to everyone's attention now. Flyers will also be available at the Rotary meeting on Tuesday (Aug 5th).
 
This event is sponsored by Greet Fair Oaks Ranch & BeLocal NW & Hill Country magazines, and their parent company N2 Publishing, and Ransomed Life.

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