Hello fellow Rotarians!
 
It was lovely to have met some of you along with Rotaractors and Interactors on June 29th at the Rotary Mixer.
Thank you to both Dr. Ed and Robin Charlesworth for opening their home to us! Please allow me to take this opportunity to say a big “Thank You” to those traditional Rotary Club members who may follow the e-Club newsletter. On behalf of the Rotary e-Club, your support is sincerely appreciated!
 
It’s an exciting time for Rotary District 5890 with additions of new clubs, including the newest charter- the Rotary e-Club of Houston!
There are already some service projects in the works and I encourage you to please share your thoughts and ideas on projects of which you are passionate with me. The more opportunities to serve, whether individually or as a club, the merrier! In addition, please refer friends, colleagues and those in your social network who may have a heart for service but are unable to commit to the traditional boundaries of Rotary to the e-Club either through the Facebook or Twitter accounts. One of the club leaders will be happy to communicate and provide more information about how to get involved. In the near future, we will be working on ways to report your donations of goods and services in-kind. We also would like to have a different member serve as greeter in our weekly newsletters. It is as a great way to learn about one another and share areas of interests and volunteer opportunities with other members. Individually we do such good work that sometimes is unknown to the club collectively. Imagine the possibilities when you share those experiences? Your single service project could become a club project!
 
Since moving to Houston in 2010, Rhonda Vickery has worked with the YMCA Refugee Resettlement Program, operates an annual blanket and coat drive for the homeless and has worked with other charities/fundraisers such as Lamborghini Festival Houston, Coalition for the Homeless and the Houston Food Bank. By day, she works in financial services with FOCUS Wealth Advisors, a private wealth management firm in operations and compliance. By evening, she spends time volunteering with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Wine Sales & Events Committee, learning new recipes, being a novice photographer and writing a blog. She and her daughter, along with their Jack Russell Terrier reside in the Memorial area and thoroughly enjoy the entertainment, festivals, culture and parks that Houston offers. Rhonda is excited to now be part of the Rotary e-Club of Houston and participate as Service Projects Chairperson.
 
 
Hope to see you all soon at Rio Ranch!
Rhonda