Rotary Club of Terrell

10/19/2026

⚙️ Why Rotary? Because your “why” can create real impact!! 🌎

Last week we welcomed District Governor Mike Callahan, who shared how Rotary serves both locally & globally… from helping seniors in the US to clean-water projects in Honduras.

His challenge to us ➡️ Whatever your best has been… do better.

That’s Rotary.

Serve. Lead. Make a difference. 💙

10/19/2026

🎁❤️ What an inspiring Rotary program this week!

We welcomed Mary Fogel, Kaufman County Area Coordinator for Operation Christmas Child, who shared how a simple shoebox can become so much more than a gift.

Through Samaritan’s Purse, children in more than 100 countries receive boxes filled with toys, school supplies, and personal care items—along with the message that they are loved, seen, and not forgotten ❤️‍🩹

Every box is packed with purpose & covered in prayer 🙏🏼

Thank you, Mary, for sharing your heart & showing us how something so small can make such a big difference. 💙⚙️

10/14/2026

Rotary Club of Terrell is welcoming our District Governor to the club at tomorrow’s meeting on Thursday, October 15th. If you are interested in learning more about Rotary and its mission, this is a great opportunity to attend. Join us from 12-1pm at 200 Elm Drive.

10/08/2026

💊 Last week’s Rotary program was an important one!!!

We welcomed Tana Dowd with Recovery Resource Council / Kaufman County THRIVES to talk about prescription drug safety, fentanyl awareness, & prevention resources available right here in our community.

A few big takeaways:
💊 Properly dispose of unused medications
🧠 Teach kids how to respond in real-life situations… not just to “say no”
⚠️ Fentanyl awareness matters more than ever
❤️ Families have local resources & support available

We also learned more about DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day & the importance of keeping unused medications out of the wrong hands.

Thank you, Tana, for helping educate our club & our community! 💙⚙️

10/05/2026

One of our members, Judge Joseph Russell, was honored with the opportunity to be a part of the dedication of the Kaufman County Gold Star Families Memorial.

09/29/2026

♟️ Great program at Rotary last week!

We heard from Robert Castro with the Terrell Chess Club about how a simple game can bring together kids, adults, retirees, veterans, beginners, & experienced players all around the same board.

What started years ago with just a handful of people has grown into tournaments, kids nights, adult nights, & a real community of players. One of the best parts? Chess gives experienced players the chance to mentor younger kids & helps bridge the generation gap. ❤️

We also learned that you don’t have to be an expert to get started… just be willing to learn, show up, & play.

♟️ Upcoming: Terrell will host an adult chess tournament October 26 from 6:00–7:30 PM for players 18+.

Thank you to our speaker for sharing his passion for chess and for investing his time in teaching the next generation! 💙⚙️

09/17/2026

💙 Today’s Rotary program left a lot of us speechless 😢

She said, “You never know when it’s going to be raining babies.” I thought it was a figure of speech. It wasn’t. 💔❤️‍🩹

Betty Bengo shared the work of the Malaika Orphanage Children Foundation in Uganda, currently caring for 223 children.

Betty told us that desperate mothers have thrown their babies over the orphanage wall, praying they survive the fall because they believe getting them inside may be their child’s only chance at life.

That wall is pictured in these photos. As a mother, that absolutely broke my heart.

🌍 Through Rotary, support has helped provide clean water, solar power, food and education.

Betty left us with this: “One penny changes a life.”

09/16/2026

09/04/2026

📚🇺🇸 History came to life at Rotary last week!

Yesterday we welcomed a local author named Jowell Peden who shared his newest book, America’s Pursuit of Freedom, the result of nearly three years of research & writing.

With a background in history & a lifelong love of research, Jowell took us through different chapters of America’s story from our Founding Fathers & the Revolutionary era to slavery, women’s roles in early America, religion, & the ideas that helped shape our country.

One of the biggest messages behind his book? Understanding where we came from matters… especially for the generations coming behind us. 🇺🇸

We love that Rotary gives us the opportunity to hear different perspectives, learn something new, & have conversations that make us think.

Thank you for spending your afternoon with the Rotary Club of Terrell! 💙⚙️ you can find Jowell’s book on Amazon!