Welcome to Rotary Club of Midlothian

Are you an established professional who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back. We meet Tuesdays at noon at Jalapeño's Lemon Pepper, 1000 George Hopper in Midlothian. You are welcome to join us!
Club News
Program October 6 - Law Enforcement Torchrun For Special Olympics

Jordan Baccus works with Special Olympics Texas and first responders throughout North Texas. Last year they had a regional competition in the heart of Midlothian on September 20th. This event brought together over 1,000 athletes from across our North Texas region in a powerful celebration of inclusion, perseverance, and community. Jordan will tell us about their plans for the next event in our area. Jordan will be joined by DPD Lieutenant Kellie Renfro in making her presentation. 

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Haley Seale with Meals on Wheels Presented September 15th
 
Haley Seale comes to see us a couple of times a year as a part of our support of Meals on Wheels North Central Texas. She gave us an update about operations. They have been undergoing a financial squeeze as of late due to increased population in the 2,272 square miles covered by their MOW operation, as well as adjustments in funding from public sources.
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Outreach Librarian Presented September 8th
 
Kate Lozyk works as the Outreach Librarian for the Midlothian Public Library. She gave an enthusiastic presentation about our city’s library and its new home. Not just books, but many other things are available through the library, even small meeting rooms. Everyone should come and check it out. 
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Rotary District Governor Mike Callahan Visited September 1
 
Rotary District 5810 Governor Mike Callahan made his official visit to our club on September 1. He made constructive suggestions for us to improve and reported on the goings on at Rotary headquarters and around the world. 
 
In addition to the children's library book we give as an honorarium to our speakers, we also contributed to his designated charity for his year, The Senior Source.
Ashley Johnson Spoke on Generational Inclusion on August 18th
 
This was a talk about how we should relate to different generational groups (x, y. millennials, etc) to be able to relate to them and interest them in some of the activities we value, whether it be Rotary, Bible study, or some other interest. Ashley coaches actors and work in youth ministries. President Gayla is her proud aunt.
Mayor Justin Coffman Spoke August 11th
 
Mayor Coffman was introduced by former mayor and current city councilman Rotarian Richard Reno. The Mayor brought along our city manager, Chris Dick, and his aide Nadia Six handled his slide presentation.  The presentation talked about our community’s growth, growing pains, ongoing projects, wish lists and such, and about what bond money has been being used to fund on a capital basis. 
Commander Jason Medina on MPD's SRO Division Presented August 4th
 
We got an update on Midlothian Police Department's cooperative effort with MISD, the School Resource Officer Program, on August 4th. Commander Jason Medina made the presentation. It was interesting to see the things these officers do to support security in our public schools in Midlothian.  Jason shown with our honorarium children's book and President Gayla.
 
We also had some officers there promoting Neighborhood Night Out, or NNO, which our Rotary Club helps support. We had a group picture made with some of the promotional materials. However, I don't have that picture at this time.
Midlothian Rotary Service Above Self Award Given to Jason Horne July 28th
 
We presented our Rotary Club's Service Above Self Award to Midlothian Firefighter Jason Horne on July 28th. On July 4th, his quick thinking and actions saved the lives of 3 children trapped under an overturned boat on Alvarado Lake. His heroism has made the national news and he has received special recognition from the City of Midlothian City Council.
 
We also recognized the part his daughter, Emilie, played in contacting 911 and other helping tasks, and gave her a Youth Courage Award. That took clear thinking and courage, too.
 
We were honored to have them both at our meeting July 28th.
RYLA Camp 2026 Report Was July 21, 2026
 
Aubrey and Giana were 2 of the 5 campers we chose to attend our Rotary District's RYLA Camp this year at Camp Hoblitzelle. They told us about their experiences, how the camp was different than what they expected, what a typical day was like, how they were assigned to different groups according to their personality or leadership style. 
Manna House Outreach Exec Director Norma Belcher Spoke July 7
 
Manna House's Norma Belcher brought us up to date on what's been going on with this local charity our Rotary Club has helped support for many years. She also gave us information on the Mayor's Back to School Block Party to be held downtown on the morning of August 1st.  We are one of the sponsors of that event for gathering school supplies and other items needed for the new school year. 
 
New Rotary President Gayla Johnson got to present her first children's library book to a speaker as our honorarium. We are now supplying the children's section of the new Midlothian Public Library at Midlothian City Hall.
We Enjoyed Bingo & Bites on June 30th
 
Cammy handled the food sign up and incoming President Gayla brought us part of our entertainment, a fun game something like bingo. Most of us dressed like we were heading to an Independence Day parade or fireworks display. The food was all tasty.
 
 
At the end we had a few of us enter a best costume contest. Participants are pictured here. Don Ellis wound up taking the prize trophy.
 
Thanks to Marsha and Tom Hawbaker for hosting this event. They were gracious hosts and the venue at their home was just right.
Passing of the Gavel on June 23rd
 
Outgoing President John Piper ceremoniously passed the gavel to incoming President Gayla Johnson on June 23rd. Official change date as with all Rotary Club presidents is July 1, 2026. Congratulations to Gayla on her new job and to John for a job well done.
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Special Recognition of Midlothian Rotary by SAR
 
Philip Taylor with the Ellis County Chapter of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution made a special presentation to us on June 23rd. This was a "CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION in Recognition of Exemplary Patriotism in the Display of THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." This was recognizing the community impact of the community service aspect of our Old Glory Flag program.  Philip dressed up like it was 1776 and we enjoyed his company at the meeting.
RYLA Camper Andy Palacios
 
We are planning on having a program by our RYLA 2026 Campers on July 21, but Andy Palacios will be unable to attend that, so we invited him to come and say a few words at our meeting on June 23. He thanked the club for the opportunity to attend RYLA Camp and shared his ambitions in life. Always great to have our RYLA Campers talk about how RYLA has influenced their outlook on life.
Stephen Hidlebaugh Spoke June 16th
 
Stephen Hildebaugh, known for his business' development of Founders Row, talked about several other projects he is involved with around Midlothian, especially the ones that will make the downtown area more appealing and accessible.
Chamber Pres and CEO Victoria Roberts Spoke June 9
 
Victoria shared some things about herself and her background prior to coming to the Chamber. She was happy to be able to serve at the Chamber since she had lived in Midlothian for several years prior while involved in mainly the aerospace industry. She talked about the way the Chamber promotes business and local activities, and partnering with organizations like Rotary and Lions. Picture is with our President John Piper and the book for the children's section at the Midlothian Public Library donated in her honor.

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Upcoming Events
 
Rotary and our volunteer partners will display the flags for Memorial Day, Flag Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Patriots Day, and Veterans Day.  Proceeds support local Scouting programs, youth leadership camp, scholarships, and local organizations like Meals on Wheels and Manna House.
 
To have an American Flag set up in your yard at a cost of $50 per flag per year
click on the Flag Program link above.
or click below. 
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Rotary projects around the globe – October 2026
Rotary projects around the globe – October 2026
Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in Bolivia, Canada, Trinidad and Tobago, Italy, and Australia.
Picturing polio pioneer Dorothy Horstmann
Picturing polio pioneer Dorothy Horstmann
For years, polio pioneer Dorothy Horstmann stood in the shadow of great men like Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin. Now she’s ready for her close-up.