Jason Medina with the Midlothian Police Department will speak about the SRO, that is, the School Resource Officer Program.
MeLissa Boler made a presentation to explain the work and purpose of this quasi-governmental corporation. It helps sponsor many community events that bring people to Midlothian. It is supported by a small amount of the sales tax in Midlothian. It has also contributed to several capital campaigns, like the Old Gym and our new City Hall.
Cody Creamer led our club and a few visitors on a walking tour of the remodeled Lawson Building on June 3rd, followed by a group luncheon at Roma's Italian Bistro, one of the early tenants of their spaces.
Our RYLA Campers of 2025 (class of 2026 at Midlothian High and Midlothian Heritage High) returned from camp on Friday, May 30th. Don & Debbie Ellis and Tony & Jane Watson picked them up and their parents picked them up at Pinnacle Bank. We're sure they had a long sleep after this busy week, and we look forward to having them at one of our meetings soon to tell us about their experience.
Michael Bolen is the COO of Bridges Training Foundation presented our program about this worthy charitable organization, started by he and his wife, MeLissa Boler over a dozen years ago. Texas is 49th of all the states in support of people with disabilities, and these individuals and their families need help. Bridges focused on after high school because many needs are met when the disabled are children but not so after graduation. He talked about that “cliff” that happens to many disabled after high school that winds up giving them little recourse but staying in their home. So, Bridges focuses on both social development and finding meaningful jobs (and training) for their clients.
Cecilia Wichmann talked all about "Branding" in her presentation on May 13th. Logos, colors, what your personal brand says about you. It was an educational presentation to get those of us not in marketing to understand that we are in marketing after all.
District Governor Regina Edwards visited our Rotary Club on May 13th and gave us an update on Rotary International and District 5810. She commended Midlothian Rotary for our increase of 4 members this Rotary year. We contributed to the Book Brigade through Rotary District 5810 and to the Alzheimer's Association to honor her visit. She is shown here accepting these checks from President Don Ellis.
Truett Calvert, a funeral director at Midlothian Funeral Home introduced the program by showing a video of the project and its history, then Charlotte Waldrum gave us more details. (Laura also acknowledged Randy Hampton, Truett’s boss, here to support the presentation.)
We had a good turnout - 10 members and 9 guests. Gayla brought some turkey lasagna and a bundt cake, Cammy brought some garlic bread, and we had a fruit and nut sweet salad. Everything was good. Wine and water were available. It was a fun evening.
Kim updated us on the various aspects of the 2025 Old Glory Flag program on April 22. She reminded us of what it takes to get flags ready and out, and our various partners in this endeavor where we share some of our proceeds. Memorial Day is coming up quickly!
Our new member, Bob Bythewood, presented his vocational / classification talk on April 15th.
The annual Four Way Test Speech Contest was held on April 1st at the Midlothian Civic Center. We had seven speakers brought by the speech / debate teacher, Kristi Bogy, pictured above.
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