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Jan 06, 2025 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, January 6th at 6:30 PM, we will hold an in person club meeting, our speaker will be Edna Yang, who is the Co-Executive Director for American Gateways, formerly the Political Asylum Project of Austin (PAPA).
American Gateways’ mission is to champion the dignity and human rights of immigrants, refugees, and survivors of persecution, torture, conflict and human trafficking through exceptional immigration legal services at no or low cost, education, and advocacy. Since its inception in 1987, American Gateways become an indispensable legal services provider for low-income immigrants in Central Texas and are considered one of the most effective and efficient providers of immigration legal services in the nation. Last year, we served 12,000 very low-income immigrants, those at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Without the help of American Gateways, these individuals would not be able to afford any legal representation and would face a complex immigration system alone.
Our meeting will be held at Shoal Creek Saloon, located at 909 N. Lamar Blvd. This will be a very interesting program, we encourage you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to join us.
About Edna Yang,
Edna Yang is the Co-Executive Director for American Gateways, formerly the Political Asylum Project of Austin (PAPA), where she oversees the programs and services for the agency. Edna served as the Agency’s Deputy Director from 2015- 2020, Legal Director from 2006-2015, and Interim Executive Director in 2012. Her work is guided by the belief that everyone deserves access to a fair and just legal system regardless of income.
Edna represents indigent immigrants before the Immigration Service, the Immigration Court, and in Federal Court. She also conducts training sessions for law enforcement officials and social service providers throughout central Texas and nationally on how to work with and provide services to immigrants in the community. She organizes outreach and educational sessions for immigrant members of the community.
Edna received her B.A. in Russian Language and Literature and Political Science from the University of Michigan and graduated with a J.D. and a M.A. in International Studies from American University in Washington, DC.
![]() 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 06, 2025 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, January 6th at 6:30 PM, we will hold an in person club meeting, our speaker will be Edna Yang, Co-Executive Director of American Gateways. Edna will talk about the mission of American Gateways.
American Gateways has served the Central Texas immigrant community since 1987. Founded as the Political Asylum Project of Austin (PAPA), we began as a dedicated group of volunteers working to serve increasing number of refugees fleeing war in Central America. Since then we have grown to provide a broad range of immigration legal services to low-income individuals and families throughout the region. Our new name reflects our expanded services and our objective of promoting the rights of our clients through every portal of immigration relief.
Our meeting will be held at Shoal Creek Saloon, located at 909 N. Lamar Blvd. This will be a very interesting program, we encourage you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to join us.
![]() 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/
Edna Yang is Co-Executive Director of American Gateways, formerly the Political Asylum Project of Austin (PAPA). She served as the agency’s Interim Executive Director for American Gateways in 2012, Legal Director from 2006 – 2015, and as a Staff Attorney from 2002 – 2006. She began her work providing direct representation to immigrants seeking relief under the immigration provisions of Violence Against Women Act. She then ended her practice to include asylum and removal defense, detention work, and family-based immigration representation. She also conducts training sessions for law enforcement officials and social service providers throughout Central Texas and the United States about how to work with, and provide services to, immigrants in the community. Edna received her B.A. in Russian Language and Literature and Political Science from the University of Michigan, and her J.D. and a M.A. in International Studies from American University in Washington, DC.t Central Texas and the United States about how to work with, and provide services to, immigrants in the community. Edna received her B.A. in Russian Language and Literaure and Political Science from the University of Michigan, and her J.D. and a M.A. in International Studies from American University in Washington, DC.
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Jan 13, 2025 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, January 13th at 6:30 PM, we will hold an in person club meeting, our speaker will be Reid Luedecke, who will examine the state of nursing education today and nursing in general.
He will also address the future of nursing and psychiatry. As a psychiatric mental health nursing practitioner, Reid's philosophy of practice is rooted in the principles and values of nursing and Rotary, focusing on holistic treatments that are beneficial and fair to all. He will speak about his career, educational and Rotary journey, and, finally, the role that Rotary plays in inspiring a new generation of healthcare professionals.
Our meeting will be held at Shoal Creek Saloon, located at 909 N. Lamar Blvd. This will be a very interesting program, we encourage you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to join us.
About Reid Luedecke,
Reid Luedecke, APRN, PMHNP-BC, MSN, RN is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, member of the Rotary eClub of Central Texas, and former President of the Rotaract Club at UT Austin. Reid received his Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Health Education from the University of Texas at Austin in 2016. He received his Registered Nurse's license in 2019 and his Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in leadership from the Alternate-Entry Master of Science of Nursing program at UT Austin in 2020. In 2019, Reid was awarded the University Rotary Club-sponsored Texas Nursing Association, District 5, graduate nursing student scholarship to help him complete his master's degree and further his education. Reid now works as a clinical trial Sub-Investigator under Dr. David Brown, MD, at Community Clinical Research, studying new psycho-pharmacologic agents to treat serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
![]() 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 24, 2025 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT PECAN SPRINGS HAS MOVED TO A NEW LOCATION WHILE THE SCHOOL IS BEING REBUILT!! 3500 Susquehanna Ln, Austin, TX 78723 You can get to the portables on the Dubuque Lane side of the school.The front office for Pecan Springs is in the portables
Our club supports the Early Act First Knight (EAFK) program at Pecan Springs Elementary. For those of you not familiar with the program, you can learn more at EAFK Staff at Pecan Springs Elementary have shown us the reduction in disciplinary This ceremony is a Knighting for each class at Pecan Springs - the teacher picks It is an amazing event and I encourage all to attend. The ceremony starts |
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Jan 27, 2025 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, January 27th at 6:30 PM, we will hold an in person club meeting, our speaker will be Daniel Pettit.
ANEW City is a visionary urban development approach that prioritizes preserving natural environments in areas of growth. In decentralized smart cities, each critical resource—water, food, energy, and utilities—is distributed across multiple origin points. This microgrid-like system ensures that each resource is readily available at an equal distance from any resident, regardless of how far out they live. Instead of relying on traditional, centralized infrastructure that pushes resources further as the city grows, we will build cities that grow linearly, ensuring that growth is both manageable and sustainable. The goal is to design infrastructure that enables the city to expand indefinitely while maintaining harmony with its surroundings, creating a sustainable model for future development.
Our meeting will be held at Shoal Creek Saloon, located at 909 N. Lamar Blvd. This will be a very interesting program, we encourage you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to join us.
About Daniel Pettit,
Daniel Pettit is a serial entrepreneur with a diverse background. Born in Mexico, Daniel moved to the U.S. and enlisted in the military to help pay for college. He went on to build and exit a successful insurance agency, followed by a solar company launched during COVID. Currently, he is a commercial real estate agent. He has spent the past 4.5 years developing ANEW City, a transformative project focused on preserving nature and creating infrastructure that supports sustainable, indefinite urban growth.
![]() 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 03, 2025 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
We will have our monthly board meeting at Shoal Creek at 5:15 PM
Board Minutes and Meeting Agendas can be found on Club Runner in the
Documents section of ClubRunner
Documents -> Board Minutes and Agenda -> 2024 - 2025
We will also have a Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
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Feb 03, 2025 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, February 3rd at 6:30 PM, we will hold an in person club meeting, our speaker will be Lee Buckland.
The mission of Play for All Park is to provide a safe, fun place to play and develop new skills for people of all abilities in Central Texas and surrounding areas. The park caters to hundreds of visitors per day on average. Our expansion plans will enhance the options we offer to individuals and families not sufficiently met by the current park design, such as those with visual challenges or families with older siblings.
Our meeting will be held at Shoal Creek Saloon, located at 909 N. Lamar Blvd. This will be a very interesting program, we encourage you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to join us.
About Lee Buckland,
Lee Buckland has had a 30-year career in Rotary, initially serving as a Rotaract District Leader and with other clubs until relocating to Round Rock in 2010. He then transferred his membership to the Sunrise Rotary Club of Round Rock and currently serves as its secretary and one of its RYLA coordinators. The first project he was involved in at his new club was forming the Play for All Park in Round Rock, which he has supported ever since. Lee was finally invited to join the Play for All Foundation board in 2022 and now serves as its president.
![]() 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 10, 2025 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, February 10th at 6:30 PM, we will hold an in person club meeting. Our speaker will be Michael Rayos.
Michael Rayos will be sharing information about how The Dream Come True Foundation’s model of wrap-around services has been proven to help individuals achieve their goals, move out of poverty, and positively impact their surrounding community. They believe the most underserved people in poverty are the people who want out. That’s where that’s where they come in. DCTF creates the path out. They provide the means and the opportunity for a Dream Achiever (“Achiever”) to gain the education and skills required to obtain a high-demand, family-sustaining income-level job. Their impact is profound and significant. They break the cycles of intergenerational poverty with determined individuals “on the cusp of success” and their families and provide foundational pathways through adult education, one-on-one mentoring, essential financial assistance, and access to community partnerships.
Our meeting will be held at Shoal Creek Saloon, located at 909 N. Lamar Blvd. This will be a very interesting program, we encourage you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to join us.
About Michael Rayos:
Michael Rayos is the chairman of the board of the Dream Come True Foundation (DCTF), a local non-profit organization with a mission to assist individuals who are on the cusp of escaping poverty and achieving success. An Austin native who grew up in East Austin, Michael currently works as a Cloud Security Engineer, a goal he achieved with the assistance of the Dream Come True Foundation, where he now holds a position on the board. He is a father to three adult children and two grandchildren, with one more grandchild arriving later this year.
![]() 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 10, 2025 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
On Monday, February 10th at 6:30 PM, we will hold an in person club meeting, our speaker will be Michael Rayos.
Michael Rayos will be sharing information about how The Dream Come True Foundation’s model of wrap-around services has been proven to help individuals achieve their goals, move out of poverty, and positively impact their surrounding community. They believe the most underserved people in poverty are the people who want out. That’s where that’s where they come in. DCTF creates the path out. They provide the means and the opportunity for a Dream Achiever (“Achiever”) to gain the education and skills required to obtain a high-demand, family-sustaining income-level job. Their impact is profound and significant. They break the cycles of intergenerational poverty with determined individuals “on the cusp of success” and their families and provide foundational pathways through adult education, one-on-one mentoring, essential financial assistance, and access to community partnerships.
Our meeting will be held at Shoal Creek Saloon, located at 909 N. Lamar Blvd. This will be a very interesting program, we encourage you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to join us.
About Michael Rayos
Michael Rayos is the chairman of the board of the Dream Come True Foundation (DCTF), a local non-profit organization with a mission to assist individuals who are on the cusp of escaping poverty and achieving success. An Austin native who grew up in East Austin, Michael currently works as a Cloud Security Engineer, a goal he achieved with the assistance of the Dream Come True Foundation, where he now holds a position on the board. He is a father to three adult children and two grandchildren, with one more grandchild arriving later this year.
![]() 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 13, 2025 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Our club supports the Early Act First Knight (EAFK) program at Harris Elementary. Staff at Pecan Springs Elementary have shown us the reduction in disciplinary This ceremony is a Knighting for each class at Harris - the teacher picks It is an amazing event and I encourage all to attend. The ceremony starts |
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Mar 03, 2025 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
We will have our monthly board meeting at Shoal Creek at 5:15 PM
Board Minutes and Meeting Agendas can be found on Club Runner in the
Documents section of ClubRunner
Documents -> Board Minutes and Agenda -> 2024 - 2025
We will also have a Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
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Apr 03, 2025 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Our club supports the Early Act First Knight (EAFK) program at Harris Elementary. Staff at Pecan Springs Elementary have shown us the reduction in disciplinary This ceremony is a Knighting for each class at Harris - the teacher picks It is an amazing event and I encourage all to attend. The ceremony starts |
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Apr 07, 2025 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
We will have our monthly board meeting at Shoal Creek at 5:15 PM
Board Minutes and Meeting Agendas can be found on Club Runner in the
Documents section of ClubRunner
Documents -> Board Minutes and Agenda -> 2024 - 2025
We will also have a Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
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Apr 11, 2025 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Our club supports the Early Act First Knight (EAFK) program at Pecan Springs Elementary. Staff at Pecan Springs Elementary have shown us the reduction in disciplinary This ceremony is a Knighting for each class at Pecan Springs - the teacher picks It is an amazing event and I encourage all to attend. The ceremony starts |
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May 05, 2025 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
We will have our monthly board meeting at Shoal Creek at 5:15 PM
Board Minutes and Meeting Agendas can be found on Club Runner in the
Documents section of ClubRunner
Documents -> Board Minutes and Agenda -> 2024 - 2025
We will also have a Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
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May 08, 2025 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Our club supports the Early Act First Knight (EAFK) program at Harris Elementary. Staff at Pecan Springs Elementary have shown us the reduction in disciplinary This ceremony is a Knighting for each class at Harris - the teacher picks It is an amazing event and I encourage all to attend. The ceremony starts |
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May 09, 2025 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Our club supports the Early Act First Knight (EAFK) program at Pecan Springs Elementary. Staff at Pecan Springs Elementary have shown us the reduction in disciplinary This ceremony is a Knighting for each class at Pecan Springs - the teacher picks It is an amazing event and I encourage all to attend. The ceremony starts |
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Jun 02, 2025 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
We will have our monthly board meeting at Shoal Creek at 5:15 PM
Board Minutes and Meeting Agendas can be found on Club Runner in the
Documents section of ClubRunner
Documents -> Board Minutes and Agenda -> 2024 - 2025
We will also have a Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
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