Rotary Club of Galveston

05/27/2026

🇺🇸MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM🇺🇸

A heartfelt thank you to our member, Mark Kelso, for leading such a meaningful and impactful Memorial Day program. As we gathered to reflect, we were reminded of the rich history behind this important holiday and the profound sacrifices made by the brave men and women who have served our country.

Hearing the stories and local connections of Lt. Col. Max Clark, 2nd Lt. Walter A. Kelso, Jr., the Jr. ROTC, and our local Marine division made the remembrance even more personal and powerful for our community.

Their courage, service, and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Today and every day, we honor those who gave so much for our freedom. ❤️🤍💙

Remember their sacrifice. Honor their legacy. Always.

05/23/2026

05/02/2026

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Some photos of the work going on in Kenya to build the pharmacy.

Building a Dispensary (Pharmacy) in Kenya

04/29/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our club members!🎉
We celebrate Tito Leonard and his wife for increasing their VIT donations to the Rancher level!
Thank you all for your continued generosity, dedication, and support of Rotary and its mission of service above self. 💙
We appreciate everything you do to make a difference in our community!

04/13/2026

It’s Moving Monday!

We had an incredible turnout at last week’s assembly—our club showed up in a BIG way with the largest number of attendees from any single club! 🎉

It was such a great opportunity to gather ideas, share energy, and connect with so many inspiring people across District 5910. The networking, collaboration, and conversations truly made the experience meaningful.

Proud of our team for showing up, showing out, and continuing to build momentum together! 💪✨ Looking forward to putting these ideas into action and growing even stronger as a club.

03/13/2026

✨Friday Spotlight✨

We are excited to welcome Roger Rees, Executive Director of the Port of Galveston, as a new member of the Rotary Club of Galveston!

Roger was officially welcomed by Club President Kathy VanDewalli, and we look forward to his leadership, insight, and dedication to serving our community.

Welcome to Rotary, Roger! We’re glad to have you join us in living out the motto Service Above Self!

03/11/2026

🌟 New Member Spotlight🌟

Please join us in welcoming Katharine Galindo as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Galveston!

Katharine was officially welcomed by Club President Kathy VanDewalli, and we are excited to have her join our community of leaders dedicated to service and making a positive impact in Galveston and beyond.

Welcome to Rotary, Katharine! We look forward to the great work we will accomplish together. 🤝

03/10/2026

🎉 Celebrating a Remarkable Milestone! 🎉

Club President Kathy VanDewalli and member (and past president) John Zendt presented a beautiful anniversary cake to commemorate the Rotary Club of Galveston’s 113th anniversary and Rotary International’s 122nd anniversary.

A special thank you to Moody Gardens for generously donating the cake and helping us celebrate more than a century of service, fellowship, and community impact.

🌟 Here’s to continuing the Rotary tradition of Service Above Self for many more years to come! 🌟


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02/13/2026

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02/11/2026

This past week, our presenter, Chief Doug Balli of the Galveston Police Department, shared an informative update on GPD and its work in our community. We also learned some great facts about Chief Balli — he’s a true BOI (Born on the Island), a 30-year veteran of the department, a strong advocate for ongoing training, and a graduate of the FBI Command College.
To top it off, Chief Balli served as the Grand Marshal for the Krewe of Gambrinus Mardi Gras Parade this past weekend! 🎭
What a great way to highlight leadership both on and off the job!