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We got our start in 1982 with our first location in Austin, TX and a desire to help engineers and manufacturers simplify their business processes. Since then, we have expanded to over 24 locations in the United States and have become one of the largest providers of CAD, CAM, CAE, PLM and 3D printing resellers in North America.
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Ben Bianco - Bio

I am originally from Wareham Massachusetts, a small town outside of Boston, near Cape Cod. I graduated from Plymouth State University in New Hampshire in 2017, Majoring in Marketing, with a Certificate in Professional Selling Skills. Upon graduation, I pursued a career in Finance as an Insurance Advisor for Mutual of Omaha. Wanting to dive into the world of technology, I relocated to Austin, TX in 2019 and soon after joined the MLC Family.

I currently work as a dedicated Additive Manufacturing Solutions Specialist focusing on the 3D Printing side of the business.
Outside of work I enjoy golfing, skiing, mountain biking and other outside activities.

Jake Fox  -  Bio

Originally from Alaska, I moved to Texas at the age of 18. I attended Texas Lutheran University to study Physics and was a 4-year starter for the football program. I finished with a double bachelors in Physics and Mathematics, then continued to study for my Master's in Physics at Texas State University. After 8-years of continuing education, I decided the Physics world wasn't for me, and ventured into sales.

I have been with MLC CAD Systems since May of 2022 as Austin's Territory Sales Representative. I focus mainly on SOLIDWORKS, a sophisticated 3D CAD tool for manufacturing and design.

In my spare time, I love anything outdoors with my dog, computers, and a good glass of whiskey."

This presentation is an interactive talk about Arabs and Americans whose ancestry is Arab.  The objective is to encourage cross-cultural understanding. The audience learns about Arab citizens in the US, their beliefs, religions, principles, and traditions by engaging in a conversation through a carefully-constructed self-quiz. 

May Kamalick was born in Beirut, Lebanon to Palestinian, Anglican parents.  She graduated from the American University in Beirut with bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She then taught English at the American University, until she married an American Foreign correspondent and moved to the US, residing first in Chicago and then in Houston, TX where she and her husband raised two daughters.  She taught college English, Public Relations, Mass Communication and Arabic in Houston for more than fifteen years. 

May began her US government service shortly after 9/11, working for the FBI, first as an Arabic linguist and by the time she retired thirteen years later, as a manager. May moved first to Tennessee from the DC area in 2018 where she taught intermediate and advanced Arabic at the University of the South before finally retiring from all paid work and moving to Austin last July 2023.  She is now enjoying spending time with her friends and one set of her grandchildren and volunteering where needed.

Representative Donna Howard has served in the Texas House of Representatives since 2006. She currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the Select Committee on Health Care Reform, is a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Vice Chair of the subcommittee on Fiscal Review, and is member of the Higher Education Committee. Rep. Howard also serves as the Chairwoman of the Texas Women’s Health Caucus which is the largest caucus in the country solely focused on advancing women’s health policy. During her time in the Legislature, Chair Howard has advocated to increase funding and access to women’s health services and has fought against anti-abortion misinformation. Over the last year, she has worked to increase national awareness of the current state of women’s health policy in Texas and the effect anti-abortion legislation has had in our communities. A native of Austin, Donna earned a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and a Master’s degree in health education from the University of Texas. She worked as a critical care nurse at Brackenridge and Seton hospitals and served as Austin’s first hospital-based Patient Education Coordinator. Donna is a past president of the Texas Nurses Association (District 5) and was a health education instructor at UT. Donna was elected to the Eanes ISD board in West Austin for the 1996-1999 term. She has served on the boards of Austin Area Interreligious Ministries, Common Cause Texas, Texas Freedom Network, and the Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. She now serves as a board member of the Expanding Horizons Foundation, supporting low-income housing and education. Representative Howard was married to attorney Derek Howard for 40 wonderful years and they proudly raised three children together. Rep. Howard is also a grandmother to seven perfect grandchildren

This will be a fun event!  We will get updated information of the VERY successful golf tournament we had, and hear all about Beth and Rebekah's presentation at Earth X and see the powerpoint they created.  Tramel Crow told them " good job". 

Tom Goodman is the author of a new novel called The Last Man. It is closely based on a true crime from 1927 that the press called “The Santa Claus Bank Robbery.” Tom first ran across the story when he lived in the small Texas county where it all took place. He currently lives in Austin, where he has been able to conduct extensive research on the true crime at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Tom is the author of several nonfiction books as well.

Tom has been married to Diane, his high school sweetheart, since 1980. They have two adult sons. Tom enjoys fly fishing, scuba diving, and puttering around his woodworking shop.

Build an access ramp at a home designated by the Texas Ramp Project.   

Nancy Michelle Reynolds has been a teacher at Pecan Springs Elementary in East Austin for twenty-seven years teaching Kinder, First and Second grades but her real love is First Grade. Teaching to Michelle means giving every student who comes into her classroom, all the tools they need to enter the outside world and be successful. She also tries to ensure the learning environment is a place that students feel safe, heard and supported. She loves to see the “light bulb” moment for her students when they finally connect with their learning. She loves making a difference in their lives and was one of the major supporters in the education world to help her mother bring EAFK to Pecan Springs. She witnessed the major changes that happened at Pecan Springs within the first six weeks of starting EAFK and it is now in it’s twelfth year of giving the students ethics and character building skills for life.

Mary Reynolds is a long-time philanthropist of Austin. She was a teacher and a long time businesswoman before retiring. She believes there is no greater personal reward than to give of your time and talents to help others. She has been the Vice President of Community Service for the Rotary Club of Austin for the past fifteen years. She offers many ways that her club members can give back to Austin through Service Above Self. Some of those projects are Operation Vacation, Literacy, Community First, Helping Hand Home, EAFK and Scholarships. One of her most valued projects that she brought to our Rotary district is Early Act First Knight, an incredible and highly affective character-building program. EAFK’s multidimensional approach of teaching ethics to kids creatively integrates the live-action theme of gallant knights and chivalry. It also uses the Rotary Four Way Test as a guide that students learn to make right choices. Not only is this program an easy ten-minute daily lesson conducted by the teachers but every six weeks the teachers select one student from each class who best represents the trait being taught and honors them at a knighting ceremony. Lady Amber in full armor waits on the stage to present them with a medallion. Not only is it a surprise as each honoree is announced in front of their peers but their parents have been invited to attend the ceremony but must keep it a secret from their child til they join them on the stage for the knighting event. The tremendous success of this program is that it involved the entire community, reduces the referrals to the office, gives teachers more quality teaching time and give students a strong foundation for making right choices now and in the future. Mary is married to our Past District Governor, Ronney Reynolds, has two grown children, Bo and Michelle, two grandsons, Jacob and Bo Henry and one great grandson, Andrew.

Small businesses must take cybersecurity seriously, as they are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals due to perceived vulnerabilities. These attacks can range from phishing scams and malware infections to ransomware and data breaches. Criminals often exploit weak passwords, outdated software, and untrained staff to gain access to sensitive information. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) both recommend implementing robust security measures, such as regular software updates, strong password policies, employee training programs, and multi-factor authentication. By following these guidelines, small businesses can significantly reduce their risk of falling victim to cyberattacks. Cyber Security resilience is implemented in layers and is constantly evolving. As technology changes, improvements must be made and best practices must continuously evolve to meet the needs of organizations. 

Enrique has worked for eight years IT. A seasoned System Administrator with extensive experience in managing IT infrastructures across diverse environments, including enterprise, government, and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Proficient in both Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace ecosystems, demonstrating a versatile skill set to effectively support and optimize various technological landscapes. Experience working with industry clients such as Health Care, Construction, Restaurant, and Manufacturing. Education: Associate's in computer science, CompTIA A+, ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management, Working on Bachelors in Cloud Computing. 

Welcome Enrique!

District Governor Nominee Jeff is a native Texan who has lived all over the state, but primarily grew up in Corpus Christi.  He is a 1988 graduate of Corpus Christi State University with a BA in Political Science.  He and his wife, Shannon, moved to Pflugerville in 2001 after he opened a State Farm Insurance Agency.  He has three grown children, one son-in-law and three beautiful grandchildren.

Jeff has  a long history of serving his community in volunteer roles.  He is incredibly proud of the 9 and one-half years he led Pflugerville as its Mayor.  During his term, Pflugerville grew from a population of 35,000 to 60,000 and in 2016 was recognized as the 12th best city in  America for a population of 50,000 - 300,000.  He joined the Rotary Club of Pflugerville in 2000 and is a three-time Past President, Board Member, and has served on various other  committees and club projects.  At the District level, he has served as District  Project Coordinator, District Insurance Representative, and is on the Membership Committee as Club Liaison.  He is a Major Donor Level 3. Bequest Society Level 2 and Paul Harris Society Member.

Scott Rainey was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He attended the University of Oklahoma and is a proud Sooner!  Scott is married to Martha Bowles, who he met in church in Clear Lake, TX.  Scott trades petrochemicals and fuel products as his day job.

Scott is a member of the Rotary Club of Austin and was previously a member of the Space Center club in Houston.  He served as Rotary District 5890 Governor for the year 2020-21.  Scott is a Major Donor and member of the White Hat Society.

Join us for an overview and update on the Oak Hill Parkway project; a transformative infrastructure initiative that is 30+ years in the making, aimed at improving transportation in the southwest Austin region. Learn about the project’s scope and anticipated benefits such as enhanced traffic flow, improved safety and pedestrian/bicycle accommodations.  Discover the many environmental and engineering features that have shaped the project and make it so unique. 

Mr. McGuire is a Texas professional engineer serving as the Deputy Project Manager for TxDOT’s Oak Hill Parkway project.   He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.  After working in the construction, power, and rail industries for 17 years, Mr. McGuire joined TxDOT and the Oak Hill Parkway project team at the beginning of 2023. Mr. McGuire is a lifelong Austinite and lives in Wells Branch with his wife and three (3) sons.  He thrives as a swim-, gymnastics-, bowling-, Taekwondo-, and basketball-dad.  He enjoys being a judge for local science fairs and performing with the Longhorn Alumni Band.

Amy Bawcom is Executive Director of the Austin Community College Foundation. She directs and administers the overall planning and activities of the ACC Foundation, including donor development, direct fundraising, capacity building, Board development, oversight of the ACC Foundation Board, and a $13 million endowment.

Ms. Bawcom has an M.A. in English Language and Literature from Baylor University; B.S. in Business Administration and a second B.S. in English with secondary teaching certification from University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. In addition, she has completed post-graduate study in English from Baylor University and in higher education administration from both Baylor and UMHB.

Before coming to ACC, Amy was the Vice President for Development at San Marcos Academy, leading the Foundation, Alumni Relations, and all aspects of development from capital campaigns and events to major gifts. Prior to that role, she worked at Central Texas College as Executive Director of the Foundation and Director of College Development where she managed an $8M endowment and developed strategies for planned giving. She has also served as the Director of Foundation Relations and as a Major Gift Officer at the Scott and White Healthcare Foundation. At both Central Texas College and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, she served the colleges in several administrative roles, including registrar, institutional research, and institutional effectiveness. She began her career teaching college English and ESL at both Baylor and University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and a summer at a community college in Japan.

Amy is a long-time Rotarian, having served in numerous officer and district positions. She was on the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce Board, serving as Chair of Young Professionals, Chair of the Education Committee, and Vice-Chair of the Nonprofit Council. She was the board president of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas and a founding member of the Belton Young Professionals. She has served as a board member for Texas Association of Community College Foundations, the Robert S. Love Foundation, and Central Texas Advocates for Parkinson’s. Amy takes the Rotary motto of Service Above Self to heart by serving her community as a volunteer to many charities centered around education