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Burkburnett, TX 76354
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Find your voice Speech Contest

Feb 28, 2023 12:00 PM

Burkburnett Culinary Academy

Contestants in our Find Your Voice Speech Contest

4 Things to Remember When Finding Your Voice ….using the Rotary 4 Way Test

Feb 28, 2023 12:00 PM

Burkeburnett Rotary Club announces it's Find Your Voice Speech Contest

Let your voice be heard! Find a subject that you are passionate about and apply the Rotary 4-Way Test of what we think, say or do!

Cash prizes for first four places with a top prize of $150. Contestants must be students from the 9^th through 12^th grade (public, private or home school).

Complete and submit your intent to participate form by Feb. 18, 2023. Contest will take place at noon on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at the Burkburnett Culinary Academy.

To download a copy of the contest rules and entry form, click here.

Connie Marshall of Emily’s Legacy Rescue speaks at Dec 20th meeting.

Rotarian of the day was Bill McGuire with our program being Connie Marshall with Emily’s Legacy Rescue.

Emily’s Legacy Rescue started in 2014.

They hold regular adoption days at the Wichita Falls Petco location.

When pets come in they are evaluated. This includes seeing if they are good with other pets and people. Their physical health is evaluated as well.

They have a 9 kennel facility off of Kelley Rd in Wichita Falls. However, they only do adoptions through applications not walk ins.

Boots on North Texas

Historian, Leanne Ray, shares some wonderful local history about boot making at our November 22nd meeting.

Thank you Leanne for an incredible tale of how boots began and how they were reinvented over the years. From the man with a dream to a daughter on a mission to keep the business in her hometown town of Nocona, Tx.

Meet our newest member Blair Ramon

Becoming a Rotary member is very special. Our induction ceremony includes receiving your Rotary pin. Blair is being "pinned" by fellow Rotarian Landon Miller.

New member Blair Ramon is a graduate of Midwestern State University where she studied biology. She loves insects and is taxonomist. If you are scratching your head about what a taxonomist is, according to google, a Taxonomists who work in natural science fields name and classify plants, animals and natural elements.

She and her husband Blake have two daughters.

Blair is also on the board of directors for Meals on Wheels.

November 1st Centennial Celebration a wonderful affair

Burkburnett Rotary Club hosts a Celebration of a Century of Service at the Overton Elementary School Cafeteria.

The night was filled with so many who’s dedication and love are shown all throughout our community. Everyone from Rotarians, city council members, Providence Baptist Church choir, to Yellow Rose Sertomans, and everyone with a heart to serve others.

Burkburnett Community Blood Drive co-sponsored by the Rotary Club of Burkburnett and the Yellow Rose Sertoma Club

Burkburnett Rotary Club and the Yellow Rose Sertoma Club join forces with the Coffee Memorial Blood Center to host the Burkburnett Community Blood Drive at Senior Citizens Activity Center on November 17th from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

Billed as the Don't Sass the Squatch - Donate Blood, these community organizations invite as many community members possible to give blood. As the end-of-year holidays approach, health care professionals and institutions are in great need of blood for their patients. Community members can make an appointment to donate at obi.org. All donors will receive a Big Foot t-shirt.

Darron Leiker speaks at October 11th Meeting

Darron Leiker, City Manager for the City of Wichita Falls was the guest speaker for the Burkburnett Rotary Club's October 11th luncheon meeting.

He spoke on several topics regarding the City of Wichita Falls including the city's unemployment at 4.0% which is slightly less than the entire state of Texas. Other items of note that shared with us included:

Commander of Disabled American Veteran Chapter 41 guest speaker at Sept 13 Meeting

Kneeling at the flag our speaker Joel Jimenez prayed for what God wants him to share and how he can face the days ahead.

Joel Jimenez is currently the Commander of Disabled American Veteran Chapter #41 and has been Commander since it was newly formed in 2000. He shared some wonderful memories of his time serving our country.

Meet our newest member

On Tuesday, August 23rd, Landon Miller was inducted as a member of the Burkburnett Rotary Club.

Landon manages the S&H Solar Electric company Wichita Falls. He lives in Wicihta Falls with his wife and family.

Rotary's District Governor speaks at our August 23rd meeting

The Governor of Rotary District 5790, Dan Steele was out guest speaker at Tuesdays luncheon. He spoke about this years theme of "Imagine Rotary"

Rotary District Governor, Dan Steele’s official visit to Burkburnett Rotary club today. In addition to his normal duties as District Governor, Dan also assisted in our induction and pinning for new member Landon Miller.

United Way Club Program

Thank you to our guest Dierrica Smith with United Way. She shared with us their mission:
To improve the quality of lives in our communities through Education, Financial Stability, and health.

United Way was founded in 1922 and currently helps to fund 16 non-profits including Senior Citizens Activity Center of Burkburnett.

For more information please visit www.ntauw.org

Pictured: Club President Nat Dickerson, Dierrica Smith, United Way, and our Rotarian of the Day, Don Pellikan.

Vernon College President Addresses the Club

Dr. Dusty Johnston, President of Vernon College was our guest speaker. Dr. Johnston shared the impact Vernon College has on Wichita County and the entire service region.

Dr. Johnston has served as this college president for 12 years of his 42-year career in education.