Rotary Club of Alamo Ranch

10/16/2026

📣 Is Your Organization Ready for 2027?
Q4 is here! As organizations evaluate their 2026 performance and finalize budgets, now is the time to think strategically about the year ahead.
Join the Rotary Club of Alamo Ranch for an engaging presentation with Michael Loschke, Founder of Arista Advisors, as he shares insights on leadership, strategic planning, and navigating uncertain times.
A master facilitator and certified strategic planner, Michael helps leaders across 28 industries strengthen organizational culture, sharpen strategy, and lead with integrity.
💡 What we'll explore:
🔹 Key trends and challenges for 2027
🔹 Strategies for improving satisfaction and goal achievement
🔹 Four strategies for maximizing ROI
🔹 Organizational culture and effective planning
📅 Tuesday, October 20 | 6:30–7:30 PM
💻 Join us on Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5533969936?omn=89373639411
Come learn, connect, and discover new perspectives on leading through uncertain times!

10/06/2026

🌱 From garden cleanup to new beginnings! 🐰🐔

We had a busy and fulfilling day at Gardopia Gardens! 💚

We helped prepare the garden for the new fall season by:
🍂 Clearing out dead plants and adding them to the compost
🌱 Rehoming baby celery plants into bigger pots so they can keep growing
🧹 Cleaning and refreshing the garden areas
🌿 Giving existing garden plots a boost with plant food
🐰🐔 And, of course, making some new furry and feathered friends along the way!

The students especially enjoyed getting to spend time with the rabbits and chickens, and it was a great reminder that volunteering can be just as much about connection, learning, and joy as it is about getting the work done.

A few hours of teamwork can make a big difference. 💚

Grow something good. Give back. Grow together. 🌱

10/02/2026

🌱 Our Club is volunteering at Gardopia Gardens!

Join us as we support Gardopia Gardens Volunteer Day and get our hands in the garden! 🌿

📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 Gardopia Gardens

Come volunteer alongside fellow Rotarians and community members as we support a healthier, greener San Antonio.

Interested in volunteering? Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gardopia-volunteer-day-saturday-fall-2026-tickets-1980568938009?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

10/02/2026

🎤 What if your most powerful leadership moments happen when you’re NOT speaking?

Join us Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30 PM CT on Zoom for an engaging evening with Ela Ponder, Leadership & Organizational Development Coach!

With 25+ years of experience leading technology teams, global organizations, and complex transformation initiatives, Ela brings a unique perspective on what it really means to lead, communicate, and bring out the best in others.

✨ What can we learn from a leader who believes that some of our most important leadership moments happen when we create space for others to be heard?

Come explore the power of:
🔹 Listening with intention
🔹 Communicating with impact
🔹 Building stronger collaboration
🔹 Developing the people around you
🔹 Creating space for others to lead

Whether you're a seasoned leader, an emerging leader, or simply someone who wants to communicate and connect more effectively, there’s something for you.

📅 Tuesday, October 6
⏰ 6:30 PM CT
💻 Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5533969936?omn=81298204573
🎙️ Featured Speaker: Ela Ponder
🌟 Topic: Leadership, Communication & the Power of Being Heard

Don’t just lead the conversation. Learn how to create space for others to be heard.

👉 Join us Tuesday night!

09/21/2026

🕊️ September 21 is International Day of Peace

Peace begins with the small choices we make every day:

🤝 reaching across differences and choosing connection
💛 offering support to someone who needs it
🌱 caring for our community
👂 listening with compassion before judging
✨ leaving people and places better than we found them

We believe peace starts right here at home with welcoming new voices, supporting our neighbors, creating opportunities for young people, and serving wherever help is needed.

We may not be able to change the whole world in a single day, but together, one caring action at a time, we can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.

Join us in building peace where we live. Reach out to a neighbor, lend a hand, listen with an open heart, or find a local service opportunity. Then share your act of peace and inspire someone else to do the same. 🕊️

What small act of peace will you create today?

08/27/2026

A beautiful example of what it means to be a People of Action.

Dolly Parton dreamed of putting books into the hands of children and through the Imagination Library, that dream continues to change lives around the world. 📚❤️

Sharing this meaningful tribute from the Rotary Club of Nottingham.

💔 Remembering Dolly Parton – and a legacy that lives on in Nottingham

We were incredibly saddened to hear today of the death of the wonderful Dolly Parton, aged 80.

To millions around the world she was an extraordinary singer, songwriter and entertainer – but her legacy reaches far beyond music.

Through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, her belief in the power of books and reading has put millions of books into the hands of young children across the world. Here in Nottingham, it is a legacy that we at the Rotary Club of Nottingham have been very proud to play a part in supporting.

The Imagination Library provides children with a free, specially selected book every month from birth until the age of five, helping families to share stories together and giving children the best possible start with reading.

And that work continues here in our city. ❤️📚

This photograph is particularly special to us, showing Dolly with our much-missed past member Leni, who was closely involved with the Imagination Library and helped make that connection between Dolly’s extraordinary vision and children here in Nottingham. It looks like it’s been created by AI, but it hasn’t! That really is Dolly in a Rotary Club of Nottingham tabard ✨💙

Today we remember not only a global superstar, but a woman whose generosity and determination to improve children’s lives created something that will continue long after her.

What an incredible legacy to leave behind.

Rest in peace, Dolly – and thank you for the stories. 📚❤️

08/03/2026

Proud to volunteer with the Rotary Club of Alamo Ranch at Barber Gabe’s 13th Annual Back 2 School Event! 🎒✂️

It was incredible to see our community come together alongside 1st Choice Realty and ProLift Garage Doors to help more than 300 students start the school year with confidence. Families received backpacks filled with school supplies, while volunteers continued adding socks, shoes, and other essential clothing items. Local barbers generously donated their time to provide free haircuts. There was also face painting and other prizes such as soccer balls which brought plenty of smiles throughout the day.

What stood out most was seeing Barber Gabe’s vision in action. For 13 years, he has brought together businesses, organizations, and volunteers to invest in local students and families, creating an event that truly makes a difference.

Moments like these remind me why I’m grateful to serve with Rotary. When neighbors, businesses, and service organizations work together, we can make a meaningful impact. ❤️

07/19/2026

🏡 People of Action in Motion! 💙💛

What an incredible way to begin another year of service!

The Rotary Club of Alamo Ranch was honored to volunteer alongside more than 1,000 community volunteers during Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio’s historic 50-Hour Home Build, celebrating 50 years of creating safe, affordable housing for families in our community.

Our members rolled up their sleeves to help construct wall frames and assist with landscaping, joining volunteers from businesses, nonprofits, faith communities, and fellow Rotarians from across San Antonio. Even rainy weather couldn’t stop this amazing team from reaching the finish line!

The highlight of the day was meeting future homeowner Yadira Salas. Seeing her gratitude reminded us that service isn’t just about building a house, it’s about helping build hope, stability, and opportunity.

This home is one of 35 that will become Methodist Meadows, a new neighborhood made possible through the partnership between Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio (habitatforhumanitysa) and Methodist Healthcare Ministries (mhmstx).

Congratulations to Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio on 50 years of changing lives, and thank you to every volunteer who helped make this milestone possible. We are grateful to have served alongside our Rotary family, including the Rotary Club of San Antonio South.

Service Above Self isn’t just our motto. It’s what brings our community together.

07/13/2026

🎒 Help Local Students Start the School Year Strong! ✏️📚

The Rotary Club of Alamo Ranch is collecting school supplies to support local students at our annual Back2School Event!

From now until August 1, we’re inviting our community to help ensure every child begins the school year with the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed.

Most Needed Items:
📓 Notebooks & Composition Books
✏️ Pencils & Pens
🖍️ Crayons, Colored Pencils & Markers
🎒 Backpacks
📏 Rulers
✂️ Scissors
🧴 Glue & Glue Sticks
📁 Folders & Binders
🧮 Calculators
✨ Highlighters, Erasers & More

Can’t shop? Monetary donations are also welcome and will be used to purchase needed supplies.

Every backpack filled, every notebook donated, and every dollar given helps a student walk into the classroom with confidence.

💙 Together, we can make a difference!

If you’d like to donate or arrange a drop-off, send us a message or comment below. Thank you for helping us invest in the future of our community!

07/13/2026

🏠 Who’s ready to build with us? 🔨

The Rotary Club of Alamo Ranch is volunteering at Habitat for Humanity San Antonio’s 50-Hour House & Wall Build this Thursday through Saturday (July 16–18).

Whether you can spare 2 hours or an entire shift, we’d love to have you join us! No experience necessary! Just bring your willingness to serve.

🔗 Sign up: https://habitatsa.org/50-hour-build/

Let’s build homes, build hope, and build community together. 💙💛