Events

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.

Texas Rotaract is installing their new board for 2026 - 2027.  Please help them welcome their new officers!
We will have some snacks.

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 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. 
In her personal life, Miriam is a local Realtor and enjoys travel and sports. She's a beach and cruise enthusiast in particular. With homes in Pflugerville and Gulf Shores Alabama, she is sometimes a little torn between "Hook 'Em" and "Roll Tide" but with an MBA from the University of Texas, she has to root for the Horns when they play each other. 

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.

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

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:

Administration Portable, 3500 Susquehanna Ln Bldg. C, Austin, TX 78723

Link to the map:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/pQvfkwcVC4zeZvgn9

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 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.

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.

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

Map to ArtHub ATX:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/D8xYCdp8JGkG74ej7

Pints with a Purpose!

Do good!  Drink beer! Win Prizes!

The Austin Cosmopolitan Rotary and Austin University Area Rotary Clubs invite you to support eradicating hunger by raising a pint!

Join us at 4:30 on May 16th at BLUE OWL BREWING, 2400 E CESAR CHAVEZ ST, 

AUSTIN, TX 78702