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Wichita Falls Southwest

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Mondays at 12:00 PM
MPEC Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall - enter NW doors in back
1000 5th St
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
United States of America
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Upcoming Events
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Weekly Meeting
Sep 25, 2023 - Feb 05, 2024
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Sep 25, 2023 12:00 PM -
Oct 09, 2023
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Oct 02, 2023 - Feb 12, 2024
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Oct 02, 2023 12:00 PM -
Oct 16, 2023
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Oct 09, 2023 - Feb 19, 2024
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Oct 09, 2023 12:00 PM -
Oct 23, 2023
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Oct 16, 2023 - Feb 26, 2024
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Oct 16, 2023 12:00 PM -
Oct 30, 2023
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Oct 23, 2023 - Mar 04, 2024
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Oct 23, 2023 12:00 PM -
Nov 06, 2023
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Oct 30, 2023 - Mar 11, 2024
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Oct 30, 2023 12:00 PM -
Nov 13, 2023
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Nov 06, 2023 - Mar 18, 2024
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Nov 06, 2023 12:00 PM -
Nov 20, 2023
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Nov 13, 2023 - Mar 25, 2024
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Nov 13, 2023 12:00 PM -
Nov 27, 2023
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Weekly Meeting
Nov 20, 2023 - Apr 01, 2024
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Weekly Meeting
Nov 20, 2023 12:00 PM -
Dec 04, 2023
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Weekly Meeting
Nov 27, 2023 - Apr 08, 2024
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Weekly Meeting
Nov 27, 2023 12:00 PM -
Dec 11, 2023
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Weekly Meeting
Dec 04, 2023 - Apr 15, 2024
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Dec 04, 2023 12:00 PM -
Dec 18, 2023
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Dec 11, 2023 - Apr 22, 2024
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Dec 11, 2023 12:00 PM -
Dec 25, 2023
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Dec 18, 2023 - Apr 29, 2024
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Dec 18, 2023 12:00 PM -
Jan 01, 2024
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Dec 25, 2023 - May 06, 2024
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Jan 01, 2024 - May 13, 2024
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Jan 08, 2024 - May 20, 2024
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Jan 15, 2024 - May 27, 2024
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Stories from Wichita Falls Southwest Rotary Club activities
Members of RC of Wichita Falls Southwest Rotary Club mentor 4 way test Contestants
Members of RC of Wichita Falls Southwest Rotary Club mentor 4 way test Contestants
Members provide guidance for contestants from local high schools in  the preparation and delivery of an effective speech on the Rotary 4 Way Test.
 
Rotarian Gonzalo Robles coordinated volunteers from the Rotary Club to mentor college students through Cafe con Leche Wichita Falls.
 
 
The Wichita Falls North and Wichita Falls Southwest Rotary Clubs 4 Way Test Speech Contest will take place 6:30 pm April 1st at Edgemere Church of Christ. Guest are welcome. Click here for details.
The Rotary Clubs of Wichita Falls North and Wichita Falls Southwest announce annual 4-Way Test Speech Meet April 1, 2023
The Rotary Clubs of Wichita Falls North and Wichita Falls Southwest announce annual 4-Way Test Speech Meet April 1, 2023
 
The Rotary Club of Southwest Wichita Falls in partnership with the Wichita Falls Rotary Club North is excited to announce the 2023 Rotary Four-Way Speech Contest, and we’re inviting all high school students to participate!
 
 
Our local Rotary clubs award generous cash scholarships of $1,000 for 1st place; $500 for 2nd place; and $250 for 3rd place winners. The top three contestants also advance to regional competition, with the opportunity for additional scholarship prizes. Please help identify students who could benefit by participating in this competition.
 
In 2019, Grace Minter competed in our 4-Way Test Speech Contest, winning local and regionally. In 2023 Grace will be the Master of Ceremonies for our event. Listen to Grace share why this contest is important.
 
Grace completed her undergraduate degree in May 2022.  Today, Grace is Exec Dir of a NE Oklahoma nonprofit, and working towards her graduate degrees . . . and she'll be a Rotarian soon enough!
 
Pancake Festival - Fellowship & Fundraising for Our Community's Benefit
Pancake Festival - Fellowship & Fundraising for Our Community's Benefit
Traditions make communities stronger and connect us . . please consider volunteering for two hours as the University Kiwanis Clubs Annual Breakfast serves 1,000's of Wichitans pancakes and sausage 6am - 6pm January 28, 2023
 
Volunteers over 12 accompanied by parents, as appropriate. Volunteers are MOST needed from 7am to 1pm, with two-hour time slots available at VOLUNTEER CLICK HERE. 
 
Rotary Club of Wichita Falls Southwest leads panel discussion on Fentanyl Crises
Rotary Club of Wichita Falls Southwest leads panel discussion on Fentanyl Crises
On October 17th, the Rotary Club of Wichita Falls hosted a community panel discussion on the
Fentanyl Crises in Wichita Falls, Texas. Bringing together community leaders to discuss it's dangers
and present ideas how we as a community can fight this crises.
Click image above to view newscast from Channel 6.
 
As Rotarians, we see a world where people unite to take action to create lasting change across the globe in our communities and in ourselves.
A panel discussion on the Fentanyl crisis 
A panel discussion on the Fentanyl crisis
 
The Rotary Club of Southwest Wichita Falls will host a panel discussion at noon Monday, Oct 17th to educate and share community resources in response to our Fentanyl crisis.
 
 
Members of the media and leaders of youth oriented organizations and activities are invited to RSVP by clicking here, limited seating available. It is key for all to understand this threat and educate their circles of influence.
Meet our newest member Jean Hall
Meet our newest member Jean Hall
Meet our newest Southwest Rotarian! Last Monday Mrs. Jean Hall joined our club, and we are looking forward to the energy and vision she will bring to the club.
 
Jean grew up in Vernon but when it was time to attend college, she and her husband moved to Wichita Falls in 1991 so she could attend MSU. Jean graduated with a degree in English and Journalism. She has three grown kids and now she spends her energy doing projects and service to benefit our local community. 
Say hello to new member Michael Mitchell
Say hello to new member  Michael Mitchell
 
Mortgage Company owner and Bison Farmer, Michael Mitchell now adds member of the Wichita Falls Southwest Rotary Club to his list of commitments to his family and community. 
 
 
 
Do you need to know how to raise a BISON? If so, just ask one of our newest members, Michael Mitchell. Yes, it is true. He has a herd of Bison (Buffalo) on his ranch in Henrietta.   
 
Michael was raised in Henrietta and in 2005 he moved to Wichita Falls. He and his wife Jessica have three children.   
 
He owns Miracle Mortgage company which specializes in mortgage origination. Michael finds mortgages at the lowest interest rates available.   
Rotary District 5790 Governor Dan Steel guest speaker at August 22nd Meeting
Rotary District 5790 Governor Dan Steel guest speaker at August 22nd Meeting
Rotary District 5790 DG Dan Steele came to our club today. He spoke about the recent Vibrant Club workshop, the urgent need to do more to fight Polio, and about supporting the Rotary Foundation.
 
 
Our District Governor Dan Steele provided a graphic description of this years inspirational theme of Imagine Rotary and how the image represented members gathering together act to make their dreams become reality and they make the most of their club experiences. He shared with us the insights of Rotary International President Jennifer Jones as we work together to see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe in our communities and in ourselves.
District 5790 recognizes the Rotary Club of Southwest Wichita Falls for it's End Polio Now efforts
District 5790 recognizes the Rotary Club of Southwest Wichita Falls for it's End Polio Now efforts
Our Rotary Club has a long history of supporting the Rotary International 35 plus year initiative to End Polio worldwide. Because of generous members like ours the CDC reports that only two polio endemic countries remain, Afghanistan and Pakistan. 
 
 
During the past Rotary year of 2021-2022 our Rotary members exceeded our goal by 42% with $639 donated in support of End Polio Now.
 
A meeting filled with Rotary Youth Leadership Award information
A meeting filled with Rotary Youth Leadership Award information
 
The Southwest Wichita Falls Rotary Youth Leadership Awards recipients Andrea Granados,  Francisco Aleman, Estefany Urbieta and Natalie Perez shared their RYLA experiences with club members at our August 8th meeting.
 
 
To quote President Steve, "RYLA is an educational tool that Rotary uses to instill concepts of leadership in these students". They build communication skills, introduce problem solving techniques, public speaking and leadership strategies.
 
Estafany, Andrea, Natalie and Francesco gave us a great presentation. They were informative and had a powerful message to deliver us about RYLA and they did it in spades, thus filling us with awe over our RYLA recipients and the power of the RYLA experience.
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Rotary to amplify climate action at COP28 in Dubai

Rotary to amplify climate action at COP28 in DubaiRotary will help facilitate collaboration on community-led climate action, and discuss the intersection of climate change and

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Club Executives & Directors
President
Penny Miller
Vice President
Michael Mitchell
Secretary
Jean Hall
Treasurer
Barry Plaxco
Public Image
Jack Browne
Club Administration
Blaine Purcell
Immediate Past President
Steve Haviland
Sergeant-at-Arms
Tim Sawyer
The Wichita Falls High School student video contest
 "the Rotary 4 Way Test" in action
Contestants produced amazing video's. Below are the finalists.
Congratulations to both teams for their outstanding work.
 
Below is the 2nd place video submitted by the Rider High School team. Click image to view video.
 
Below (drum roll please) is the 1st Place winning video submitted by the City View High School team. Click image to view.
 
For more information on the 2021 4 Way Test Video contest click here.
 
Club Programs
Rotary Learning Center
Have you visited the new Rotary Learning Center yet?
You will be asked to Log into your MyRotary Account, 
Wichita Falls three Rotary Clubs donate playground funds for Rotary Park
 
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2021 Sporting Clay Shoot Photos
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2020 Sporting Clay Shoot
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Tom Key
2012 Sporting Clay Shoot
2012 Sporting Clay Shoot
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Erica West
2011 Sporting Clay Shoot
2011 Sporting Clay Shoot
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Rotary is the world's oldest service club organization and our club (one of over 32,000 clubs worldwide) and its members are committed to service in the Wichita Falls area communities and internationally through various programs including those supporting our vocations and our youth. Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.