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The Club welcomed Lisa Clontz as a new member last Tuesday.  Pres Vicky and Membership Chair Elizabeth Clarke did the honors for Lisa's induction. She was sponsored by Jimmy Brymer, and is the FOURTH member of the Ringel & Brymer law Firm to join Bastrop Rotary.

Our presenter at Tuesday's meeting, Feb. 24, will be Jason Alfaro, Director of City of Bastrop Parks & Recreation.

This meeting will also be your LAST CHANCE to being an item or a donation for the Bastrop Education Foundation fundraiser auction item. (The theme is “bar tools & supplies.”)

Jenny Jensen, RN, with Aspen Hospice opened our eyes last week to what  hospice care should look like! “What's one thing I can do for you?” is Jenny's first question for her new patients.  She believes hospice care is the “crossroads between heart & faith,” and cares for her patients with that as her guide.

Thank you, Rotarian Steve Schroeder for bringing her to our meeting.

Our major annual fundraiser is Monday, April 27, 2026.

We are still in need of folks to step up to obtain sponsorships for the Tournament. See Les & Steve for who you can “collar.”

On the day of the Golf Tournament at Lost Pines Hyatt, more hands-on help will be needed.  See the schedule below.

SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026

Contact Les or Steve to volunteer for these tasks.

7:00 AM –         1. Set up check in table

                            2. Hang Banner

                            3. Put out Hole Sponsor signs

                            4. Set up Silent Auction [NEED A SILENT AUCTION CHAMPION!]

                                                        [NEED FIVE PEOPLE]

8:00 AM –         1. Check-in begins

                            2. Sell extras

                            3. Promote Silent Auction

                            4. Sell Raffle tickets 

                                                        [NEED FOUR PEOPLE]

8:45 AM –         1. Welcome and Announcements

                                                        [NEED ONE PERSON]

9:00 AM –         1. Shotgun Start

                            2. Set up for After Party

                            3. Monitor Silent Auction/raffle in Club House

                                                        [NEED FIVE PEOPLE]

12:30 pm – All other Rotarians check in

1:30 PM – Golf tournament concludes

  1. Lunch for golfers [Meal is $75 for non-golfers].

2:00 PM – Silent Auction closes 

  [People will be needed to aid in obtaining payment and distributing purchased items.]

2:15 pm – Announce winners

  1. Golf tournament

  2. Silent Auction

  3. Raffle

2:30 PM – Release golfers

  1. CLEAN UP – ALL HANDS!

3:00 PM – Go Home!

Stories

Mina Career Fair

Mina Elementary, the Club's adopted BISD school, is holding a Career Fair on March 7, 2026.  They are looking for volunteers to help in this event.  See the attached flyer for more information.

 

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Why Our Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Deliveries Matter!

This message is from Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Delivery Team Member Ed Petrere, I am confirming you will be ready for bed delivery …

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Rise Against Hunger

Rotary Club of Austin is holding a Rise Against Hunger food packaging event in Austin on Mach 14.

Casa Chapala Restaurant

9041Research Blvd.

Shifts begin at 8:30 AM

Register HERE: 

https://riseagainsthunger.org/register/?id=701Pj00000dbibXIAQ

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Speakers
Feb 24, 2026 12:00 PM
Bastrop Parks & Recreation
Mar 03, 2026 12:00 PM
Details to follow!
Mar 10, 2026 12:00 PM
Bastrop Opera House
Mar 10, 2026 1:00 PM
Following regular meeting at 602
Mar 17, 2026 12:00 PM
Les & Steve show
Mar 24, 2026 12:00 PM
Mar 28, 2026
BCRC will be delivering 26 beds to Bastrop County kids!
Mar 31, 2026
Liana Walker
Apr 07, 2026 12:00 PM
Rotary Foundation
Apr 14, 2026 5:30 PM
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Upcoming Events
February Theme - Peace and Conflict Prevention
Feb. 01, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2026
 
Rotary's 121st Birthday
Feb. 23, 2026
 
March Theme - Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
Mar. 01, 2026 – Mar. 31, 2026
 
Rise Against Hunger Food Packaging Event
Casa Chapala Restaurant
Mar. 14, 2026 8:30 a.m. Central Daylight Time (UTC-05:00)
 
Annual Gala "Blue Jean Ball"
Knights of Columbus Hall
Mar. 14, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
 
Monthly Board Meeting
Mar. 17, 2026 1:00 p.m.
 
April Theme - Environment
Apr. 01, 2026 – Apr. 30, 2026
 
Monthly Board Meeting
Apr. 21, 2026 1:00 p.m.
 
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THANK YOU to our SPONSORS!!!
Premium Sponsors
Rick & Betsy Nalle
Major Sponsors
Mike & Jan Goebel
Contributing Sponsors
David & Sharah Johnson
Robert & Vicky Lindsey
Roscoe/Cornerstone Bank
Bluebonnet Electric Coop
First National Bank
Supporting Sponsors
Michal Hubbard
Edward-Jones: Adam Straznicky
Capital of Texas Roofing & Siding
Elizabeth Clarke
Ringel-Brymer, PLLC
Les DeGraffenried
Kendra Scott
Texas Grill Restaurant
Southside BBQ & Market
Wick Baker
Darrell & Karen Trevino
Smithville Brewing Company
Frost Bank
The Hill RV Park
Fayette County Gun Club
Bastrop Rotary in the Community
High School Scholarships
BISD Community Partner
BISD Adopt-A-School - Mina Elementary
Hands Up High Ministry
Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry
Bastrop Honor Choir
Bastrop Education Foundation
Bastrop Public Library
Sleep in Heavenly Peace (Bunkbeds)
Community Halloween Boo Bash
Bastrop Lighted Christmas Parade
Bastrop Rotary in the World
End Polio Now Campaign
Christmas Cards to Military on the Border
Vicky Lindsey, President 
Wick Baker, Treasurer
Karen Trevino, Secretary
Steve Schroeder, President Elect
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