The Rotary Club of Uvalde is affiliated with Rotary International: rotary.org
Members of the Rotary Club of Uvalde work to serve our community and the world. We believe we have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues.
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Our mission
We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
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Vision statement
Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
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How it started
1905
Rotary Established
Rotary started with the vision of one man — Paul Harris. The Chicago attorney formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on 23 February 1905, so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships.
Began the fight against polio in 1979 with a project to immunize 6 million children in the Philippines. Today, polio remains endemic in only two countries — down from 125 in 1988.
1922
Rotary Club of Uvalde Established
The club was created in Uvalde.
1950
Mottos Approved
At the 1950 Rotary International Convention in Detroit, Michigan, USA, two slogans were formally approved as the official mottoes of Rotary: He Profits Most Who Serves Best and Service Above Self.
2006
World War I Monument
On Veteran's Day, November 11, 2006, as part of the Uvalde Sesquicentennial celebration, a new and more accessible monument was dedicated at the Memorial Park. Funds for the new monument were raised by the Uvalde Rotary Club and Wal-Mart.
2022
100 Year Anniversary
The Club celebrated 100 years of “service above self” with a day full of music and fun at the Rotary Amphitheater and a dance in the night in the Ssgt. Willie de Leon Civic Center. For 12 months, Rotary gave a 100 of items each month to various organization around the community.
Officers
The Board of Directors establishes policy for Rotary Club of Uvalde Under Rotary International and provides guidance that helps our clubs thrive. Club members elect the members of the Board every year in December.
President:
Adam Apolinar
Past President:
Debbie McDonald
Vice President:
Mayra Vasquez
Secretary:
Sorayda Arellano Sanchez
Treasure:
Tom Garcia
Sgt At Arms:
Olga Charles
Director:
Director:
Cynthia Casburn
Director:
Margaret Stypko
Director:
Lacey Heard
Director:
Dr. Hiten Patel
Director:
Dr. Hector Gonzales
Service Project Chair:
Joe Strickland
Membership Chair:
Olga Charles
Youth Service Chair:
Samantha Silva
Foundation Chair:
Debbie McDonald
Public Image Chair:
Mayra Vasquez
Contact Us
Address
P.O Box 606
Uvalde, Texas 78802
Contact
​facebook.com/rotaryclubofuvalde
Meetings
Thursday
12:00pm to 1:00 pm
1st & 3rd -Lunch social at a different restaurant.
Location:
Uvalde Country Club
407 E Garden St
Uvalde, Texas 78801