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Inside This IssueThis Week 4-6-18Published on April 02, 2018Editorial 4-6-18 Published on April 02, 2018Next Week 4-13-18Published on April 02, 2018Service and OutreachOpportunitiesPublished on March 19, 2018Upcoming Committee MeetingsPublished on October 04, 2017Makeup MeetingsPublished on October 04, 2017.Published on October 04, 2017

Club Leaders Member Name Position Member Name Position Member Name Position Member Name Position Member Name Position Wedding AnniversariesNo anniversaries found.

EventsJudge Glen Whitley: TarrantCounty Commissioners CourtApril 06Tarrant Literacy CoalitionCorporate Spelling BeeApril 12Bill Welstead: City of Fort WorthAviationApril 13Rick W. Merrill, President/CEOCooks Children's:Sponsor-LinbeckApril 20Julie Evans: Alliance for ChildrenApril 27

This Week 4-6-182018-04-02

County Judge Glen Whitley has been making headlineslately by speaking out about school funding, localcontrol and the Texas Legislature. Come hear what the buzzis all about at Rotary this Friday, April 6.Click here to read more.

Editorial 4-6-18 By Kathryn B. Thompson 2018-04-02

Most of us take our US citizenship for granted. It was simplybestowed on us at birth. However, becoming a US citizenremains a dream for millions of individuals around theworld. Click here to read more.

Next Week 4-13-18By 2018-04-02

This is an exciting time to be in Fort Worth as our city continues to grow andchange. Next Friday's program will feature the strategic plans from the FortWorth Chamber of Commerce, City of Fort Worth, and Visit Fort Worth. Formermayor Kenneth Barr will moderate this discussion on our city’s currentand future plans along with how these three different agencies are collaborating.

The Strategic Plans for Fort Worth Panel will feature: Robert Sturns, Director ofEconomic Development, City of Fort Worth, Allyson Baumeister, Chair of theBoard, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Mitch Whitten, Director of Marketing,Visit Fort Worth

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Service and Outreach Opportunities2018-03-19

4/4/18 Great Decisions Discussion Group 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

               First Wednesday of each month from 4-6pm at the Sheraton Downtown Fort Worth               Hotel Screening Room. Subscription includes book and refreshments for all discussions from               March through November.

               Register here for just $65 https://greatdecisions2018.eventbrite.com

4/24/18 Donations for Parent University Graduation                              Parent University is a 13-week curriculum that teaches parents 40 developmental assets to help               their children succeed. Please consider making a donation so we can make this a special day for               these parents and 14 children ages 1-8. Any monetary or other donations are appreciated. The               highest demand items include books, gift cards that can be used for groceries, tickets to events,               coupons, bikes, toys, non perishable food items, and laundry detergent. Lightly used items areappreciated.

               Please bring your items or donations to rotary meetings or the rotary office until April 20th.               Questions? Contact: Saracoopermurphy@gmail.com

TBD Crazy Pants Open Our Annual Club Fundraiser More exciting details to come!!!

4/12/18 Cheer for our Teams at the Corporate Spelling Bee 6:00 PM - ??? TCU Brown-Lupton University Union

The Tarrant Literacty Coalition Corporate Spelling Bee combines fun, food, laughter, andgenius in a great community-wide event. As local businesses and organizations spell their way to success, they also help raiseawareness of literacy efforts in the Tarrant County area. Our club has 2 teams participating this year!                  Contact Christie Eckler: cmeckler@uta.edu for details.

4/16/18 Union Gospel Mission Dinner Service 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Hosted by All Fort Worth Rotary Clubs

1331 E Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76102 Rotarians and their adult guests are welcome to serve dinner each month at UGM-TC. Sign up on the volunteer board at Friday's meeting. (next to Pre-Pay Lunch Table)

Ongoing Opportunities:Career Education Committee: Please contact Chris Jordan: cjordan@eavi.comor Sheryl Harris sheryl.harris@tccd.edu

For reservations or more information on these opportunities, please contact the RotaryOffice or sign up on the Opportunities Board (next to the Pre-pay table) at Friday’smeeting.

Upcoming Committee Meetings

Plug in to a Committee and Make the Most of YourMembership

April 4 Great Decisions Discussion Group @ 4pm Sheraton Hotel Screening Room Apr. 6 C & M Committee Meeting @ 1pm FW Club, Rotary Office Suite 715

Apr. 6 Wellness Committee Meeting @ 1pm FW Club, 12th Floor, Governors Room

Apr. 6 International Service Committee Meeting @ 1pm FW Club, 11th Floor President's Conference Room

Apr. 20 Veteran's & Military Support Committee Meeting @ 10am FW Club, 11th Floor, President's Conference Room

Apr. 20 Community Outreach Committee Meeting @ 1pm FW Club, Rotary Office Suite 715

Apr. 27 Career Education Committee Meeting @ 1pm FW Club, 11th Floor, Davey O'Brien Lounge Contact the Rotary Office for more information.

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Makeup Meetings2017-10-04

3-16-18 Stillwater Frontier...........Joe Michels3-16-18 Ardmore, OK..................Joe Michels3-16-18 Stockyards...............Sylvia Mahoney

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