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
REACH Council - Wendy Lewis - October 27
 

REACH Council is a nonprofit charity supporting safe and healthy choices vital to the wellbeing of our youth, families and communities in Ellis, Hill and Johnson Counties.

Wendy Lewis,  Director of Treatment and Intervention Programs for REACH, will come to share a very brief overview of REACH, and then more specifically about the recovery, treatment and intervention programs under her leadership

Plates for Polio Fundraising Event November 3rd
 
Fire-Spice Chicken & Cocktails will help our club do our annual fund-raiser for PolioPlus on Tuesday, November 3rd.  We will likely have no formal noon meeting but plan to attend the fund-raiser in early evening. They are donating 10% of food sales (not non-food items like alcohol for a change) if this fund-raiser is mentioned when ordering.
 
So, go vote, if you haven't already, and come by and enjoy some food and beverage with your Rotarian friends. You don't need to stay focused on the election results until afterwards. This is a good distraction, is it not?
Mayor Coffman Spoke About Bond Referendums on October 20
 
Mayor Justin Coffman returned to speak to us and inform us about the 5 municipal bond referendums on the ballot for citizens of the City of Midlothian on November 3rd. There were several questions afterwards but mostly positive comments. All the bonds anticipate the growth we're seeing in the area and the need for better infrastructure.
 
Thanks, Mayor Coffman, for coming again just a couple of months after your last visit. You're always welcome!
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Primos and Developments in Downtown Midlothian - Todd Tenore Presented Oct 13
 
Mansfield Mayor Pro Tem and businessman / restauranteur Todd Tenore spoke to our club on October 13th about the new space and restaurant he's opening downtown, Primos Midlothian. This process was interesting to hear about and he has made a substantial investment in our downtown area with this building, a new one made to look much like the other older buildings downtown. 
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Law Enforcement Torch Run Special Olympics - Jordan Baccus on October 6
 
Jordan Baccus presented information on October 6th about the Law Enforcement Torch Run (part of Special Olympics) being held once again in Midlothian on October 24th. It will be at the Midlothian Community Park on 14th Street. They are looking for volunteers and sponsors.
 
They had a successful event in Midlothian in September 2025 and hope to do even better this year.
 
Contact Jordan Baccus at:   jbaccus@sotx.org  -  210-854-8589
5th Tuesday Social Was September 29th
 
About 18 members and guests enjoyed an early dinner together at Penn To Paper on September 29th. Food and service was good, fellowship great as usual.
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.
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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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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Fight online misinformation this World Polio Day
Fight online misinformation this World Polio Day
Members of the International PolioPlus Committee seek to counter false narratives
On the plus side
On the plus side
Rotary and its PolioPlus partners are delivering much more than vaccines