Rotary Club of Colleyville

08/19/2026

08/19/2026

Rotary District 5790 Governor Visit

Today, we had the pleasure of hosting our Rotary District 5790 Governor as our guest speaker. Her presentation was both a revival and a powerful source of motivation, challenging every member to reflect on why we first became Rotarians.
On shared journey, she reiterated that even though we all came to Rotary with different expectations and many were initially invited as guests by existing members the fact that we continue to show up speaks volumes. Many of us have found that Rotary fills personal voids we never knew existed.
On global Impact & legacy, she highlighted the remarkable difference we make worldwide, citing the near-eradication of polio as a testament to the incredible work of Rotarians globally. She reminded us that when all is said and done, we are remembered by the legacy we leave behind. Through showing up every day, making donations, and participating in hands-on projects, we ensure that Rotary's legacy lives on. She expressed her deep gratitude for everyone's ongoing dedication.
The Get in the Game Theme: The Governor concluded her presentation by revisiting the core principles behind her campaign theme: Show Up, Lead, Serve, Inspire and Make Things Happen (Emphasizing that Rotarians are truly action-oriented)
On membership Goal, she underscored her ambitious goal of increasing district membership by 3,000, expressing total confidence that our community will meet and exceed this target.
Because there are many people out there who need the connection and purpose Rotary provides, she encouraged us to keep inviting others to join. You never truly know where someone might find solace.

Jerome Obinabo

Flower Mound Rotary Rotary Club of Fort Worth Grapevine Rotary Rotary Club of Hurst-Euless-Bedford

08/18/2026

On August 11, 2026, Chris Carlson, founder of Don't Talk About It, joined us to discuss PTSD. You cannot fix what you cannot see, and while first responders are great at helping others, we must learn to help ourselves instead of suffering in silence.
Many believe PTSD only affects the military, but the traumatic impact of our jobs takes a heavy toll when saving lives isn't enough. Everyone carries a bucket of difficulties; don't let yours fill to the top. Therapy might feel like voodoo witchcraft, but it works, and most regret not starting sooner.
Insurance hurdles and social stigma make asking for help difficult, which is why we are raising $20,000 to fund a peer review group. Let's break the stigma together.

08/17/2026

Colleyville Rotary Club handed out school supplies to the students of Glen Park Elementary this morning. We are helping future leaders by any means necessary by investing in them. The smiles on their faces said it all.

Thank you Cecilia Martinez Lopez for making this possible!

07/31/2026

This week, the Rotary Club of Colleyville proudly donated $5,000.00 to the Community Enrichment Center (CEC) to support their mission of Transforming Lives by Restoring Hope.

CEC is a long‑standing community organization dedicated to helping individuals and families move from crisis to stability and ultimately to long‑term flourishing. Their work spans a wide range of services that strengthen families, empower individuals, and uplift our community. The examples below represent only a portion of what they do:

Housing Support, Education & Skills Development,
Food Assistance, Back‑to‑School Support, Holiday & Toy Drives, and Senior Enrichment

CEC’s reach extends far beyond these programs. They work daily to restore hope, build stability, and create pathways to a brighter future for families, children, and seniors across our community. Rotary is honored to support an organization whose impact is both broad and deeply meaningful.

The check was presented by our president Mark Alphonso

-Jerome Obinabo

Flower Mound Rotary
Rotary Club of Fort Worth
Rotary Club of Hurst-Euless-Bedford
Grapevine Rotary
Southlake Rotary Club

07/30/2026

Colleyville Rotary Club was out in full force at the GCISD New Educators Luncheon to serve food, provided by Esparza, to our excellent educators.

Many thanks to the Grapevine Colleyville Isd Education Foundation, our vibrant and ever‑engaging MC Chelsea Rose, and the many community sponsors for providing generous donations across the district to help teachers start off a new school year. Our educators felt appreciated and supported by the entire GCISD community

Jerome Obinabo
Chairman International projects and Foundation affairs

Meredith Scott Martin

07/29/2026

Getting a chance to serve the new educators of GCISD today was an honor and wonderful opportunity. This school year is going to be great!

07/22/2026

Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare was our special speaker today. He discussed the organizational structure of county government and the responsibilities of the county judge.

He outlined the core functions of the office, including infrastructure oversight, budgeting, county facilities, public welfare and assistance programs, data services, and more.

Judge O’Hare also highlighted several accomplishments during his remarks, including cutting wasteful spending, lowering taxes, and strengthening law enforcement. He noted that Tarrant County delivered the largest tax cuts in its history while maintaining essential services. His focus remains on creating an environment where families and businesses can thrive and where the American Dream stays strong in Tarrant County.

Jerome Obinabo
Chairman International projects and Foundation affairs

Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare

Southlake Rotary Club Rotary Club of Hurst-Euless-Bedford Flower Mound Rotary Rotary Club of Fort Worth Rotary Club of Keller Rotary Club of Mansfield Sunrise