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Our next in-person Club meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 22nd at noon at Network of Community Ministries at 1500 International Parkway, Suite 300 in Richardson. We offer both in person and ZOOM options for our RERC meetings. If you would rather join via Zoom, please contact our Club Secretary, Hollis Owens at Hollis@tobelikeme.org.

North Texas Giving Day

Richardson East Rotary Club is thrilled to participate in North Texas Giving Day! Early giving is NOW OPEN. Click on this link to donate: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/index.php

EXCITING NEWS - Anonymous donors have offered a challenge grant in the amount of $2500. If the RERC secures $5000 in donations by noon on North Texas Giving Day, we will receive an additional $2500!

Welcome our newest members

Please welcome our newest RERC members: Alicia Marshall, Bryan Rogers, Chris Goodson and Lisa Kupfer!

Alicia Marshall

In addition to working, Alicia has been involved with the Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association, serves on the Citizens Police Academy as Vice President and a member of VIPS, serves on the City of Richardson Sign Control Board, is active with the Network of Community Ministries, and is a graduate of Leadership Richardson (Class XXXIII)

Bryan Rogers

Bryan is currently serving on the Board of Directors for BCLC Church Lending. He has also served on several boards with the Texas Amateur Hockey Association. His family has been blessed by the schools, businesses and citizens of Richardson for 33 years. From RHS activities, gymnastics, the library, sports leagues, Chamber of Commerce support while starting Nothing Bundt Cakes

Chris Goodson

Chris has spent his entire 28-year professional career in RISD and served is numerous roles including Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, Executive Director and Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools. He received his undergraduate and Doctoral degrees from the University of North Texas and his master’s degree from the University of Texas in Arlington.

Chris is a graduate of Leadership Richardson Class 31, the best class, and went on to facilitate three years for classes 33 – 35. He is currently on the Leadership Richardson Alumni Association Board.

Lisa Kupfer

Lisa is the Development Manager for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of North Texas, where she manages fundraising, donor relations, and communications.

She is a Past-President of Junior League of Richardson and Friends of the Richardson Public Library. She is a graduate of Leadership Richardson Class 34 (the Superheroes)

Volunteering at Network

A number of RERC members took the opportunity to sort clothes at Network of Community Ministries. We sorted and tagged them with a price so that they can be processed in the Network store.

Officer Installation 2021-2022

The RERC officer installation for the Rotary year 2021-2022 took place on 6/24/2021 at the Richardson Woman's club. Keith Kockler takes over from Mary Bedosky. Many awards and recognitions were made to amazing members of the Richardson East Rotary Club. It was a challenging year but thanks to innovation and dedication from many members it turned out to be fantastic.

For more pictures go to our photo album photoalbums/rec-officer-installation-2021-2022

Kerry Gaines new RERC member

On 6/17/2021 we had the pleasure of welcoming Kerry Gaines to the RERC family. Kerry is a native Texan and graduated from Berkner High School. She received her undergraduate degree from UTD and received her MBA from the University of Dallas. She is a bookkeeper for multiple clients and is employed with an HOA management company. Kerry is also an Independent Distributor for natural nutritional supplements, natural skin care and green cleaning products. Kerry is a graduate of Leadership Richardson Class XXV, the “Sterling Class”. She served on her HOA Board from 2015 – 2021. Kerry and her husband, Vincent, are active members of Chase Oaks Church where Kerry serves as the liaison between the church and Network of Community Ministries.

Welcome Kerry!

Teachers Appreciated!

On 5/19 we had the pleasure of honoring 2 outstanding teachers, Erin Behunin and Yongluan Ye from the International Leadership of Texas school in Garland. Dr. Chris Goodson, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, provided the introduction and highlighted the incredible value that the teachers bring to the children they teach.

In the picture, left to right, Karen Ellis with RERC, Yongluan Ye, Erin Behunin and Karen Marx RERC and Principal of ILS in Garland.

Congratulations Ye and Erin!

Youth Protection

5th Wednesday in September!

Sep 29, 2021 5:00 PM

Ann Eisemann Inclusive Playground

Fiesta at the Frazee's

Oct 02, 2021
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Frazee Home

New Member Fish Camp

Oct 19, 2021
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Ellis House

New Member Fish Camp

Oct 30, 2021
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Garvie House

RERC Christmas Party

Dec 09, 2021
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Denny's House

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