Speakers
| Speaker | Date | Topic |
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| Charlie Agar | Sep 10, 2026 |
Don’t Save the Bees! Confession of a Bee Rescuer - and the Case for Better Land Use
 Charlie Agar is the founder of Charlie Bee Company in Seguin, Texas, where he manages hundreds of honey bee colonies, removes and relocates feral bees, and teaches beekeeping. He is also the star of the PBS series Charlie Bee Company. Through equal parts experience, humor, and accumulated bee stings, Charlie offers a practical perspective on bees, agriculture, and the habitat that sustains them. |
| Trudy Marshall | Sep 17, 2026 |
Libraries of Love, Africa
 I was a teacher in Pflugerville for 18 years teaching kindergarten. then 3rd-12th grades. That was followed by a year of teaching high school in Lithuania. When I returned from Lithuania, I began a ten-year career as a librarian in a Round Rock school.
In 2005, a friend suggested since I had traveled to thirty-nine countries, I should go to Uganda. I agreed. Upon arrival, I went to schools to see their libraries. The schools had no books. Libraries of Love was born - which signified our love and God's love for the African child. Libraries of Love now has forty-four libraries, as well as many college graduates and sponsored students. We also provide humanitarian aid. I live in Uganda and Kenya 6-8 months a year.
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| No Meeting Today | Sep 24, 2026 |
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| Club Assembly | Oct 08, 2026 |
Club Assembly
Rotary Club of Austin Southwest will holding a Club Assembly to discuss and coordinate club business. More details to come! |
| Carl Stuart | Nov 12, 2026 |
Money Talk
 Carl is the founder of Stuart Investment Advisors and longtime host of Money Talk, Austin’s longest-running financial call-in show, currently airing on Austin’s KUT.
For nearly 50 years, Carl has helped individuals and organizations navigate complex financial decisions with clarity, discipline, and a steady hand.
Carl’s investment philosophy is straightforward but not easy—avoid big losses, build for resilience, and invest with humility. He serves on the investment committees of major endowments and foundations across the United States.
Carl is deeply rooted in his community, serving on the boards of Zach Theatre, the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, and Austin Smiles. He has also held leadership roles with the YMCA of Austin, People’s Community Clinic, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Austin PBS, and the Texas Presbyterian Foundation. |