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The Rotary Club of Austin-Southwest meets at DK Maria's Tex Mex located at 1807 W Slaughter Lane Ste 750, Austin, TX 78748. We meet most Thursdays at noon, have monthly service projects and we have a quarterly social. If you need more information, please contact President Bill Poplin. We Welcome You to our meetings, socials and service projects!

Recycling Styrofoam

We will have a booth the first Saturday of every month at the SFC Farmers' Market at Sunset Valley (Toney Burger Center, 3200 Jones Road) from 9 am -1:00 pm.

Building Ramp Projects

Our Club partners with Texas Ramp Project to build ramps for those in need in Central Texas. If you are interested in joining us, contact us.

Feeding the Hungry

Club members volunteer monthly to pack and distribute food at the El Buen Samaritano Food Pantry.

Speaker on January 9

This Thursday our speaker is Richard McHale, the Director of Austin Resource Recovery. Richard has worked in the waste management industry for over 31 years and his experience encompasses operations, planning, and policy development.

Presently he is a director and Past President of the Texas Lone Star Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America, Past President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors – Municipal Waste Management Association, a former Advisory Council Member of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality – Municipal Solid Waste Management, and Resource Recovery Advisory Council. He serves on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission for the Capital Area Planning Council of Governments.

Richard holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography & Planning and a Master’s of Applied Geography degree in Resource and Environmental Studies from Texas State University. Welcome, Richard!

Great Start to 2025

January collection was a record!

32 contractor bags of Styrofoam & 20 ice chests kept out of the landfill today…& re-purposed at Austin Recycles

Thanks to those who brought us your Styrofoam!

First Saturday of the month at SFC Farmers' Market Sunset Valley 9am-1pm

George's Coats for Kids

A rainy day but fun…our club’s “George’s Coats for Kids” benefitting kiddos in South Austin. Collected & distributed over 400 coats, hoodies & jackets.

Welcome New Member

January's Monthly Theme

January’s monthly theme is Vocational Service. During January, Rotarians are encouraged to focus on this important avenue of Rotary service. Discussions on vocational service can lead to projects that not only develop the ethical consciousness and vocational skills of Rotarians but also the talents within their communities. Vocational Service Month is an opportunity to begin year-long vocational service activities, ranging from Rotary discussions to awards to community projects.

Foundation Gala

Join us for an elegant evening of celebration and inspiration at the Annual Foundation Gala on Saturday, January 25th, 2025 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Pflugerville. This special night will highlight the impactful work of The Rotary Foundation and its ongoing commitment to making a difference in communities worldwide.

We are honored to welcome Ron Burton, Past Rotary International President and Past Rotary Foundation Chairman, as our distinguished guest and keynote speaker. Ron will share his remarkable journey and insights into Rotary’s global initiatives, offering a unique perspective on how we can continue to support and expand Rotary’s mission.

Enjoy an evening of fine dining, fellowship, and the opportunity to contribute to Rotary’s life-changing projects. Together, let’s celebrate the power of Rotary in transforming lives and building a better future for all.

Cocktails 6PM
Major Donor Reception 6PM
Foundation Gala 7PM

Dress Code: Cocktail Attire
Tickets: $100 each

Click to Register

A table will be reserved for a Club when 5 members have registered for the event.

Hotel Special Room Block Rate - $139 per night plus taxes and fees

Book your group rate for Rotary District 5870 Central Texas Foundation Dinner

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Hands for Hope

We loved serving over 1000 families today at “ Hands for Hope”at El Buen Samaritano for Thanksgiving.

World Polio Day

One Day. One Focus: Ending Polio

World Polio Day is a time for Rotary members, public health advocates, and all who want a world free from polio to come together, recognize our progress in the fight to end polio, and talk about the actions we need to take in order to end polio for good. All donations are matched 2:1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, tripling your impact!

Please join us on Thursday, October 24 (World Polio Day) for Pints for Polio at DK Maria’s at 5:00pm. This is a joint project with our club, Rotary Club of South Austin and Rotary Club of Austin Westlake. DK Maria’s will donate $1 to PolioPlus for every drink ordered. Grab a friend and come join us!