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Dec 01, 2025 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, December 1st at 6:30 PM, we will hold an in person club meeting, our speaker is Laura Esparza, the Executive Director of A3: Art Alliance Austin.
An historic event has happened in Austin Texas this year; the City of Austin created an art department, consolidating Divisions in five different Departments into the Austin Arts Creativity Music and Entertainment Department (AACME.) Learn more about what prompted this historic decision and what it means for Austin's creative industries. Plus, learn about Austin's first Local Arts Agency and its efforts to support Austin's arts ecosystem through fundraising and advocacy.
Our meeting will be held at Khon Thai Restaurant, located at 5800 Burnet Rd., Austin, TX 78756. This will be a very interesting program, we encourage you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to join us.
About Laura Esparza,
Laura Esparza is the Executive Director of A3: Art Alliance Austin, the City’s first non-profit Local Art Agency, sustaining Austin’s arts ecosystem through funding and advocacy for all creatives. She retired after 17 years as the Division Manager of the City of Austin’s eleven Museums and Cultural Centers in the City of Austin’s Parks and Recreation Department.
Ms. Esparza’s training is in theater; she was the recipient of the esteemed San Diego Fellowship at UCSD where she received her Master’s of Fine Arts in Latino Theater and Direction. In 1994, she received the NEA-TCG Director’s Fellowship, a national honor given to only four theater directors in the nation, every other year. Her undergraduate degree from Fairhaven College, Western Washington University, was entitled “Community Arts Development,” which brought her to her work with the City of Austin’s museums and cultural centers. She is the Board of Directors for the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum and Creative Policy ATX. She also serves on the advisory boards of Austin Sister Cities International, Zilker Theater Productions and Historic Artist Homes and Studios Association.
 About Rotary Club of Austin University Area:
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
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Dec 08, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
This month, we will have our monthly board meeting at Shoal Creek Saloon at 5:00 PM.
Shoal Creek Saloon is located at 909 North Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
Board Minutes and Meeting Agendas can be found on Club Runner in the
Documents section of ClubRunner
Documents -> Board Minutes and Agenda -> 2025 - 2026
Grants can be found in Documents -> Club Administration Committee -> 2025 - 2026 Grants
Financial Reports can be found in Documents -> Budget and Financial Reports -> 2025 - 2026 Financial
We will also have a Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
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Dec 08, 2025 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, December 8th at 6:30 PM, we will hold an in person club meeting, our speaker is Dr. Sudeep Burman, DO.
Once the Robotic Surgery platform was released he trained in learning Davinci Robotic Surgery and has completed over 150 advanced davinci operations. He has attended many advanced robotic surgical courses and operates on the davinci robotic platform daily at all the hospitals throughout Austin.
Our meeting will be held at Shoal Creek Saloon, located at 909 North Lamar, Austin, TX 78703. This will be a very interesting program, we encourage you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to join us.
About Dr. Sudeep Burman, DO,
Dr. Sudeep Dustin Burman grew up in Austin, Texas. He graduated from Westlake High School.
He then attended College at the Pennsylvania State University in State College, PA. From there he entered Medical School at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Earning a D.O. Degree. During his time in Medical School Dr. Burman loved Human Anatomy and the hands on approach to patient care. This inspired him to pursue a career in General and Trauma surgery. He completed a General Surgery residency in Fort Worth, TX and served as Chief Resident in his 5th year. For 6 years Dr. Burman worked as a trauma and acute care surgeon. This involved taking care of the very sick and injured patients who require emergent operations. Dr. Burman is board certified in General surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
When Dr. Burman is not operating or taking care of patients he likes to Run outside, spend time on the lake and find great new restaurants to enjoy with his family. |
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Dec 15, 2025 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, December 15th at 6:30 at 6:30 PM, we will hold a club meeting at Shoal Creek Saloon at 909 N. Lamar Blvd. Our speaker will be Dawn Lewis, Executive Director of the TerraClear Foundation. TerraClear Foundation’s mission is to provide affordable access to clean drinking water for impoverished families—improving health, protecting children’s rights, and promoting environmental sustainability. Through subsidized ceramic water filters and health education, we empower communities to break the cycle of waterborne illness, reduce carbon emissions, and build a healthier, more equitable future—starting in rural Laos. Our club sponsored TerraClear last year. Our meeting will be held at Shoal Creek Saloon, located at 909 N. Lamar Blvd. Please show up early to network and hang out with us. We encourage you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to join us. We will buy a meal for our first time guests!
About Dawn Lewis Dawn has been with TerraClear since 2020, working with TerraCare and TerraKids. Dawn is currently Executive Director of TerraClear Foundation and brings with her lots of experience, and a passion for people and getting things done!
 About Rotary Club of Austin University Area:
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
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Dec 22, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Please join us for a special meeting with our friend from Kenya Jim Nyamu. You can also connect via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
Jim Nyamu is the founder and Executive Director for Elephant Neighbors Center (ENC), a local NGO that focuses on enhancing the capacity of grassroot communities living with wildlife, to promote inter-linkages between policy makers and communities and raise awareness on species and habitat conservation.
Jim is a holder of a Post graduate Diploma on Dissertation: Environmental Management study, from Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development and also holds a Bachelor’s Degree on Natural Resource and Conservation Management from Mweka College of African Wildlife Management, Tanzania.
Nyamu's campaign is titled Ivory Belongs to Elephants and has dedicated his life to conservation of the African Elephant. Between 1998 to 2000 Nyamu worked as an Assistant Research scientist with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) on projects based at Mt. Kenya, Shimba hills and Arabuko Sokoke. This was followed by a stint as an Elephant Research Scientist with African Conservation Centre (ACC). He worked as a Consultant with KWS and Mount Kenya East Pilot Project FAO for one-year, i.e., 2010. |
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Dec 29, 2025
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Jan 05, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, January 5th, 2026 at 6:30 PM, we will hold an in person club meeting, our speaker is Dr. Chad Peventaux of Interfaith Action of Central Texas. Dr. Pevateaux will be speaking about iACT and “cultivating peace and respect through welcoming refugees.”
iACT serves the Central Texas community through a myriad of programs: iACT for Refugees, Hands on Housing, Financial Literacy Program, The Red Bench, and Passport Program. iACT’s programs assist refugees arriving in Austin, provide home repair services to low-income elderly homeowners with disabilities, and offer financial literacy guidance to low-income youth. Our meeting will be held at Khon Thai Restaurant, located at 5800 Burnet Rd., Austin, TX 78756. This will be a very interesting program, we encourage you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to join us.
About Dr. Chad Pevateaux
Dr. Chad Pevateaux has been facilitating discussions and building bridges across differences for nearly three decades. Propelled to graduate work in comparative religions after 9/11, he did his PhD at Rice University in Houston, Texas, where he researched resources to support interfaith cooperation, social justice, and ecological wellbeing, specializing in mystical and liberation theologies and practices. Prior to that, he earned an MDiv from Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he focused on Christian contemplative traditions in dialogue with Buddhist meditation. He got his BA from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, with a double major in English and history. For more than a decade, he taught interfaith leadership skills as a professor of philosophy and religion at The University of Houston, Rice University, St. Mary's College of Maryland, Texas Wesleyan University, and, most recently, TCU. He is also past president of the American Academy of Religion-Southwest Region and is working to finish his first book, titled Mystic Hope: Interfaith Cooperation in an Age of Crisis. About Rotary Club of Austin University Area:
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
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Jan 08, 2026 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
We will be sponsoring an EAFK knighting ceremony at Harris Elementary on Thursday, January 8th, 2026 at 8:00 AM. For those of you not familiar with the program, you can learn more at EAFK Staff at Pecan Springs Elementary (the other school we sponsor) observed a meaurable reduction in disciplinary. incidents since the EAFK program was rolled out at Pecan Springs. This ceremony is a Knighting for each class at Harris - the teacher picks out the student who best exemplifies the characteristics of the Rotary 4 Way Test. It is an amazing event and I encourage all to attend. The ceremony starts at 8:30 but you need to check in at the front office. NOTE: This ceremony is at the temporary home for Harris (which is the former location of Sims Elementary) Harris Elementary |
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Jan 12, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
We will have our monthly board meeting on Monday, January 12th, 2026 at Shoal Creek Saloon at 5:00 PM.
Shoal Creek is located at 909 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
Board Minutes and Meeting Agendas can be found on Club Runner in the
Documents section of ClubRunner
Documents -> Board Minutes and Agenda -> 2025 - 2026
Grants can be found in Documents -> Club Administration Committee -> 2025 - 2026 Grants
Financial Reports can be found in Documents -> Budget and Financial Reports -> 2025 - 2026 Financial
We will also have a Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
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Jan 12, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, January 12th at 6:30 PM, we will hold a club meeting at Shoal Creek Saloon at 909 N. Lamar Blvd. Our speaker will be Delphi Alvizo on "Leadership, Service, and the Power of Social Capital:" how strong relationships, trust, and collaboration across sectors can create real pathways of opportunity for families and communities and how social capital shows up in leadership, service, and everyday decision making. Our meeting will be held at Shoal Creek Saloon, located at 909 N. Lamar Blvd. Please show up early to network and hang out with us. We encourage you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to join us. We will buy a meal for our first time guests! About Delphi Alvizo Born in Eagle Pass, Texas, Delphi Alvizo is a first-generation college graduate whose lived experience fuels her commitment to expanding opportunity for underserved communities. She serves as the Director of Strategy and Operations at Sanchez Law and as a proud professor at Texas State University, where she prepares future educators to support students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms. Delphi also serves the Austin community through civic leadership, including her role as a Commissioner on the City of Austin’s Early Childhood Council. She partners with Latinitas, a nonprofit that empowers girls through media, technology, and creative expression, supporting their growth and strategic impact. Across her work, she leads with a human-centered approach grounded in equity, collaboration, and community care, helping create spaces where young people and families can thrive with dignity and connection. About Rotary Club of Austin University Area:
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
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Feb 02, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Feb 09, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
We will have our monthly board meeting at Shoal Creek Saloon on Monday, February 9th, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Shoal Creek is located at 909 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
Board Minutes and Meeting Agendas can be found on Club Runner in the
Documents section of ClubRunner
Documents -> Board Minutes and Agenda -> 2025 - 2026
Grants can be found in Documents -> Club Administration Committee -> 2025 - 2026 Grants
Financial Reports can be found in Documents -> Budget and Financial Reports -> 2025 - 2026 Financial
We will also have a Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
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Feb 09, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, February 9th, 2026 at 6:30 PM, we will hold a club meeting at Shoal Creek Saloon at 909 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703. Our newest club member, Barham Richard, will give us his classification talk and his background of growing up in Louisiana to attending the University of Texas at Austin and going on to get his Law Degree at Vermont Law and Graduate School and his current job as an Administrative Law Judge at TDI.
Our meeting will be held at Shoal Creek Saloon, located at 909 N. Lamar Blvd. Please show up early to network and hang out with us. We encourage you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to join us. We will buy a meal for our first time guests!
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Feb 23, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
This event is free and open to all. First-time visitors will receive a free dinner! Come early, grab a drink, and network before the talk begins. On Monday, January 12th at 6:30 PM, we will hold a club meeting at 5280 Burger and Taphouse at 7032 Wood Hollow Dr, Austin, TX 78731. Our speaker will be Peter Nelson on "Workforce Development: Building the Next Generation of Building Engineers” The Austin Association of Facility & Maintenance Engineers (AAFAME) is a professional association dedicated to advancing the education, skills, and careers of building engineers and maintenance professionals while supporting the commercial facilities industry in Central Texas. Peter Nelson will share an overview of AAFAME’s workforce development initiatives focused on strengthening and sustaining the future of the building engineering profession. Central to this effort is the development of BE Ready (Building Engineer)—a comprehensive training program designed to prepare individuals for careers in building operations and maintenance. The BE Ready program will be available online, providing accessible, practical education for high school students and others seeking a skilled trade career without the need for a traditional four-year college or university path. Peter will also discuss the critical role of scholarships in ensuring this program reaches individuals from less fortunate backgrounds, helping remove financial barriers and create meaningful career opportunities in a high-demand industry. About Peter Nelson: Peter Nelson is the president of AAFAME and is the Lead Building Engineer with Aquila Management Services. Prior to joining the AQUILA, Peter worked as a building technician at HPI for six years. During this time he performed maintenance at the TOBY Award-winning Class A property “The Summit at Lantana.” Peter has a passion for good food. Not only does appreciate eating a great meal – he loves cooking as well!
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Mar 02, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, March 2nd, 2026 at 6:30 PM, we will hold a club meeting at Khon Thai Restaurant at 5800 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756. Our newest club member, Isaak Cuevas, will give us his classification talk and share his connection to Rotary thru Rotary Exchange and Rotary Scholarships. He will also talk about his history of volunteering and give us some insight into his background and current job.
Please show up early to network and hang out with us. We encourage you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to join us. We will buy a meal for our first time guests!
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area:
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
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Mar 09, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
We will have our monthly board meeting at 5280 Burger Bar and Taphouse
5280 Burger Bar is at 7032 Wood Hollow Dr, Austin, TX 78731
Board Minutes and Meeting Agendas can be found on ClubRunner in the
Documents section of ClubRunner
Documents -> Board Minutes and Agenda -> 2025 - 2026
Grants can be found in Documents -> Club Administration Committee -> 2025 - 2026 Grants
Financial Reports can be found in Documents -> Budget and Financial Reports -> 2025 - 2026 Financial
We will also have a Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
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Mar 09, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, March 9th, 2026 at 6:30 PM, we will hold a club meeting at 5280 Burger Bar and Taphouse at 7032 WoodHollow Drive.
Our speaker will be Clay McPhail, the owner of 5280 Burger and Bar. Clay and Doug English had owned El Arroyo, and Clay changed that sign every night for 26 years.
He will talk about his experiences with life in the restaurant business for four decades, and how the El Arroyo sign helped and hurt the restaurant.
Please show up early to network and hang out with us. We encourage you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to join us. We will buy a meal for our first time guests!
About Clay McPhail Clay McPhail moved to Austin from East Texas in the 1970s to study business at UT. While working at The Bucket Bar, he met UT Football player Doug English.
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area:
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
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Mar 16, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, March 16th, 2026 at 6:30 PM, we will hold a club meeting at 5280 Burger Bar and Taphouse at 7032 WoodHollow Drive.
Our speaker will be Ingrid Weigand, the Executive Director of the Austin Science Education Foundation. Ingrid will talk about GARSEF - The Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair. She'll go over the history of GARSEF and then talk about the current state of GARSEF and future directions, including opportunities for Rotarians to participate in GARSEF.
Please show up early to network and hang out with us. We encourage you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to join us. We will buy a meal for our first time guests!
About Ingrid Weigand
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area:
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org
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Mar 23, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, March 23rd, 2026 at 6:30 PM, we will hold a club meeting at 5280 Burger Bar and Taphouse at 7032 WoodHollow Drive.
Our speaker will be Dr. Kevin M. Anderson, co-ordinator of the Austin Water Conservation Center for Environmental Research at Hornsby Bend.
The Austin Water Center for Environmental Research at the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant is a partnership formed in 1989 with the University of Texas and Texas A&M University to support urban ecology studies for the City of Austin. Numerous Texas universities along with federal and state agencies work through the CER to utilize the Hornsby Bend site for education and research. The CER auditorium and classrooms are used by academic institutions, government agencies, and non-profit organizations for workshops, classes, exams, and meetings.
Hornsby Bend is nationally known for biosolids and yard trimmings recycling and as a research site for sewage recycling, soil ecology, biodiversity, riparian ecology, river hydrology, and more. The 1200-acre site stretches along 3.5 miles of the Colorado River downstream of Austin and contains a diversity of bottomland and riparian habitats. Hornsby Bend is nationally known as one of the best birding sites in Texas – harboring over 360 species of birds and an abundance of other wildlife which are monitored through the CER’s citizen science programs and university researchers.
Hornsby Bend is a destination on the TPWD Central Texas ecotourism trail and is a popular Austin nature viewing site.
Please show up early to network and hang out with us. We encourage you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to join us. We will buy a meal for our first time guests!
About Dr. Kevin M. Anderson
Dr. Kevin M. Anderson has been the coordinator of the Austin Water Center for Environmental Research at Hornsby Bend
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area:
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org
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Apr 01, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Texas Rotaract has invited us to join their club in packing hygiene kits for women in need. This is similar to last year's snack bags. Any Rotarians are welcome to come out and help.
The meeting will be Wednesday, April 1 from 5 PM to 6 PM on the University of Texas campus, 150 West 21st in Benedict Hall (BEN) in room 1.126.
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Apr 06, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM, we will hold a club meeting at Khon Thai Restaurant at 5800 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756. Our speaker will be Ro Higashi. Ro Higashi is an Austin-based mangaka and manga department head at Cosmic Lion Productions. They're best known for their recently Zelda Award nominated graphic novels series, Half of the Crown. Besides editorial work for other mangaka and comic creators, Ro loves to be involved in her local Asian, LGBTQ+, and art communities. Their recent solo art show, ANGRY CUTE, was at the Three Legged Goat in North Austin. You can catch Ro and their work at the premiere small press expo STAPLE! in Austin, this weekend at the Mabee Ballroom at St. Edwards University.
Please show up early to network and hang out with us. We encourage you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to join us. We will buy a meal for our first time guests!
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area:
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
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Apr 13, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
We will have our monthly board meeting at 5280 Burger Bar on April 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
5280 Burger Bar is located at 7032 Wood Hollow Drive, Austin, Texas, 78731
Board Minutes and Meeting Agendas can be found on Club Runner in the
Documents section of ClubRunner
Documents -> Board Minutes and Agenda -> 2025 - 2026
Grants can be found in Documents -> Club Administration Committee -> 2025 - 2026 Grants
Financial Reports can be found in Documents -> Budget and Financial Reports -> 2025 - 2026 Financial
We will also have a Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
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Apr 13, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, April 13th, 2026 at 6:30 PM, we will hold a club meeting at 5280 Burger Bar and Taphouse at 7032 WoodHollow Drive.
Our speaker will be Alison Osborne, the Director of Development at Miracle Foundation
The Miracle Foundation works to ensure children grow up in families, not orphanages. By strengthening families, supporting systems, and equipping social workers, they help ensure children are safe, supported, and loved.
Please show up early to network and hang out with us. We encourage you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to join us. We will buy a meal for our first time guests!
About Alison Osborne  Alison Osborne is the Director of Development at Miracle Foundation, where she has worked since 2019. After nearly 15 years in the tech industry, she shifted her career to the nonprofit sector to focus on helping children and families. She is passionate about ensuring every child has the chance to thrive.
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area:
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org
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Apr 15, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Texas Rotaract is installing their new board for 2026 - 2027. Please help them welcome their new officers! The meeting will be Wednesday, April 1 from 5 PM to 6 PM on the University of Texas campus, 150 West 21st in Benedict Hall (BEN) in room 1.126.
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Apr 18, 2026 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
On Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at 9 AM, we have our annual street cleanup from 45th and Lamar to Lamar and Guadalupe. Gloves, grabbers and garbage bags will be provided. There may even be donuts 🍩
We meet at the Chili's parking lot at 4420 North Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, 78756.
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area:
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org
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Apr 20, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, April 20th, 2026 at 6:30 PM, we will hold a club meeting at 5280 Burger Bar and Taphouse at 7032 WoodHollow Drive.
Our speaker will be Karen Schobel. We will be learning about growing w/o soil in the aeroponic world. Aeroponic growing uses just 10% of the land and 10% of the water and from this we will transition to talking about the nutritional world and health.
Please show up early to network and hang out with us. We encourage you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to join us. We will buy a meal for our first time guests!
About Karen Schobel  Karen Schobel is a Certified L.E.A.N. (*Lifestyle *Exercise *Attitude*Nutrition*) Coach with the Dr. Sears Institute and a National Marketing Director with Juice Plus. She was previously in Administration for Law Enforcement for 18 years before taking an interest in nutrition. For the last 12 years Karen has encouraged and coached young moms and dads as well as prime timers to create healthier lifestyles and develop better nutritional habits. She has empowered a team to share the gift of health and hope by creating healthier communities across the country. Together we can make a difference in this world one life at a time.
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area:
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org
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Apr 27, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, April 27th, 2026 at 6:30 PM, we will hold a club meeting at 5280 Burger Bar and Taphouse at 7032 WoodHollow Drive.
Our speaker will be Miriam Moorman, who will be speaking about the Paul Harris Society. The Paul Harris Society is a giving society of more than 30,000 donors worldwide. PHS recognizes donors who notify the Rotary Foundation that they intend to contribute US$1,000 or more every year to the Annual Fund, the PolioPlus Fund, or approved global grants.
Please show up early to network and hang out with us. We encourage you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to join us. We will buy a meal for our first time guests!
About Miriam Moorman  Miriam Moorman has been a Rotarian for 10 years. She is the current President of the Rotary Club of Austin NxNE and has served on the club level twice as President as well as Service Chair, Fellowship Chair, and Treasurer. On the District level, Miriam has served on the Events Committee, the Membership Committee, and is currently serving on the Foundation Committee as the Paul Harris Society Coordinator. Miriam is a Major Donor and a proud member of the inaugural group of the District Triple Crown Society signifying membership in the Paul Harris Society, the Polio Plus Society, and the Bequest Society.
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area:
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org
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Apr 29, 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
There is a “color run” at JJ Pickle on Wednesday sponsored by our good friend, Anita Sigler. All the kids who achieved a special reading goal run around the track, and the adults throw some colored powder at them as they run around the track. The kids love it - however, I would warn you that the powder gets all over your clothes and shoes and is a pain to get out. You should wear your Rotary shirt, though. I suggest getting there early as you need to check in at the front desk. |
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Apr 30, 2026 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
We will be sponsoring an EAFK knighting ceremony at Harris Elementary on Friday, April 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM. For those of you not familiar with the program, you can learn more at EAFK Staff at Pecan Springs Elementary (the other school we sponsor) observed a meaurable reduction in disciplinary. incidents since the EAFK program was rolled out at Pecan Springs. This ceremony is a Knighting for each class at Harris - the teacher picks out the student who best exemplifies the characteristics of the Rotary 4 Way Test. It is an amazing event and I encourage all to attend. The ceremony starts at 8:30 but you need to check in at the front office. Map to Harris: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kjma5tVRC8uGMVDo9
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May 01, 2026 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
We will be sponsoring an EAFK knighting ceremony at Pecan Springs Elementary on Friday, May 1st, 2026 at 8:00 AM. For those of you not familiar with the program, you can learn more at EAFK Staff at Pecan Springs Elementary (the other school we sponsor) observed a meaurable reduction in disciplinary. incidents since the EAFK program was rolled out at Pecan Springs. This ceremony is a Knighting for each class at Pecan Springs - the teacher picks out the student who best exemplifies the characteristics of the Rotary 4 Way Test. It is an amazing event and I encourage all to attend. The ceremony starts at 8:30 but you need to check in at the front office. Unless I hear otherwise, the event is being held at the temporary home for Pecan Springs: Link to the map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pQvfkwcVC4zeZvgn9
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May 04, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, May 4th, 2026 at 6:30 PM, we will hold a club meeting at Khon Thai Restaurant at 5800 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756. Our speaker will be Ivan Milman. Carrying on the tradition established by Fred Bosse, Ivan does a quick presentation each week on "This Day In History". The single slide contains 3 events that happened on that day (for example, May 4th) and 4 to 5 birthdays, including pictures of the persons whose birthday is on that day. One of those presentations is attached to this event. It takes Ivan about 2 hours each week to do this, so he decided to try using AI (specifically ChatGPT) to automate the process. The results are somewhat surprising, and illustrate the gap between what we think AI can do and what it actually does. Ivan will present his findings in the format of a science fair project - similar to what was used by the school children at the GARSEF science fair in February.
Please show up early to network and hang out with us. We encourage you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to join us. We will buy a meal for our first time guests! About Ivan Milman
Ivan Milman is Past-President of the Rotary Club of Austin University Area. Ivan has been with the club since 2015. Before he retired, Ivan worked in the technology sector for 37 years, primarily working on software security and data management. Ivan has been granted over 25 US patents, and is a co-author of 2 books: Enterprise Master Data Management and Beyond Big Data. In March of 2026, Ivan completed the Post Graduate Program in Generative AI for Business Applications from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin.
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area:
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/
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May 11, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Board Minutes and Meeting Agendas can be found on Club Runner in the
Documents section of ClubRunner
Documents -> Board Minutes and Agenda -> 2025 - 2026
Grants can be found in Documents -> Club Administration Committee -> 2025 - 2026 Grants
Financial Reports can be found in Documents -> Budget and Financial Reports -> 2025 - 2026 Financial
We will also have a Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
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May 11, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, May 11th, 2026 at 6:30 PM, we will hold a club meeting at SHOAL CREEK SALOON, NOT 5280 BURGER BAR!
Our speaker will be Katiuska Gil, Executive Director of the A2 Toques Foundation. The A2 Toques foundation empowers students and families - primarily from Latino and other underserved communities - to successfully access and complete higher education. Through guidance, mentorship and resources, they help bridge the gap between potential and opportunity.
Please show up early to network and hang out with us. We encourage you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to join us. We will buy a meal for our first time guests!
About Katiuska Gil  Katiuska is a Venezuelan-born nonprofit executive and former educator dedicated to expanding college access for Latino and first-generation families. As the Executive Director of A2 Toques Foundation, she leads a movement that transforms talent into opportunity through structured college readiness programs, scholarship guidance, and mentorship for students and athletes, she helps families confidently navigate admissions, financial aid, and long-term academic planning.Her leadership blends strategy and heart — turning personal experience into a platform that multiplies generational impact. She believes information changes lives — and that every student deserves someone who shows them the path.
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area:
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org
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May 14, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Pecan Springs Elementary was the only Texas school selected to create and perform a Disney classic with 3-5th graders. These kids and teachers have been practicing every day for three months for this event and will be wearing costums purchased by Rotary. They have reserved the first two rows for our Rotary members because they are proud of what they have done and want to share it with the people (Rotarians) who are always there to support them on their way to adulthood. 40 seats have been reserved for Rotarians. The tickets are free but you must notify Mary Reynolds by so she can give your tickets to you. Rotarians and their families are welcome - your kids and grandkids would love it too because the actors are all 3-5th graders. Our club has been a long time supporter of Pecan Springs (EAFK, Books4Me, Trunk or Treat and other programs) and it would be great to have our club show out for this. You can contact Mary at maryreynolds222@gmail.com - tickets are first come, first serve. |
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May 16, 2026 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Our club and others will be packing 15,000 meals for Meals of Hope, in honor of Deepak Burman. Before he died, Deepak had asked us to sponsor this charity. The food will go to the Central Texas Food Bank. We need 40 volunteers, so please join us. Deepak's family will be joining us as well. No training is required. You can signup at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48A9A928AAFFC43-63674465-meals#/ The packing will be done at ArtHub ATX at 2801 S IH-35, Austin, TX 78741
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May 16, 2026 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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May 25, 2026
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While Ingrid Weigand has a Master’s Degree in Literature, she has been immersed in science fair administration for over 20 years. After a varied career in the film/video/music industry, she served as Marketing Communications Manager for the City of Austin’s electric utility, Austin Energy, where managing the regional science fair - now known as the Greater Austin Regional Science And Engineering Fair - became part of her responsibility. After her retirement from the City in 2013, she founded the Austin Science Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to support the fair by fundraising, recruiting judges and volunteers, school outreach, networking in the STEM Community and assisting with the overall management of the fair. When Austin Energy relinquished its role as manager/title sponsor in 2023, her foundation assumed the full responsibility for conducting the fair.
