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Rotary -
A worldwide network of inspired individuals who translate their passions into relevant social causes to
change lives in communities.
The East Austin Rotary Club is one of 17 clubs in the Greater Austin area. Our club is part of an association of
more than 34,000 Rotary Clubs in 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. More than 1.2 million
business and professional individuals constitute the membership of these clubs with the purpose of providing
humanitarian service, encouraging high ethical standards in all vocations, and building good will and peace
in the world.
Our people give life to the Rotary motto, "Service Above Self".
Mission and Vision:
The mission of Rotary International, a world wide association of Rotary clubs, is to provide service to others,
promote high ethical standards, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of
business, professional, and community leaders.
Rotary Priorities:
- Eradicate polio
- Advance the internal and external recognition and public image of Rotary International
- Increase Rotary's capacity to provide service to others
- Emphasize Rotary's unique vocational service committment
- Optimize the use and development of leadership talents within Rotary International
- Fully implement the strategic planning process to ensure continuity and consistency throughout the organization
Our Core Values:
- Service - We seek to have our service activities and programs address relevant social causes to change
lives both in the East Austin community and internationally.
- Fellowship - We believe that individual efforts focus on individual needs, but combined efforts
serve humanity.
The power of combined efforts knows no limitation, multiplies resources, and broadens our lives and perspectives.
Fellowship leads to tolerance and transcends racial, national, and other boundaries.
- Diversity - We seek to have our membership reflect the business, professional. ethnic, cultural,
gender and age diversity of East Austin.
- Integrity - We are committed to, and expect accountability and high ethical standards from, our leaders
and fellow members, both in the results of our efforts and in the processes we use to achieve them.
- Leadership - We believe in the importance of leadership development and in leadership as a indispensible
quality of our members.
Rotarian Code of Conduct
As a Rotarian, I will
- Act with integrity and high ethical standards
- Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupation with respect
- Use my professional skills through Rotary to: mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve people's quality of life in my community and the world
- Avoid behavior that reflects adversly on Rotary or other Rotarians
Rotary Four-Way Test:
Of the things we think, say or do
- Is it the truth?
- Is it fair to all concerned?
- Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
- Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Object Of Rotary
The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and,
in particular, to encourage and foster:
The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations;
and dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society'
The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business and community life;
The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business
and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
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Meeting Info:
Usually Tuesdays * 12:00pm-1:00pm
Check Calendar!
* Check calendar under "Speakers & Events" for meeting dates and details
Housing Authority
of the City of Austin
1124 S Interstate 35 Frontage Rd.
Austin, TX 78704
Map to the Meeting
Driving directions: When driving south on IH 35. Exit at Riverside Drive.
Get in right lane on the West IH35 frontage road. Drive through the traffic light at E. Riverside Drive.
Go slowly and turn right at the second driveway, only about a half block from Riverside Drive.
The sign displays the address 1124. Continue up the long driveway and at the fork in the driveway veer to the left.
There are visitor parking places along the chain fence. The lobby to the building is on your right.
If for some reason you miss the second driveway, you have one more opportunity to enter the property.
Follow the frontage road (all you will see on the right are trees). About a block further there is a road.
Turn right, go up the hill, turn right again and drive through the parking garage. Turn to left after going
through parking garage and you will be at the same place as above. The lobby will be on your left with visitor parking along the fence.
Once you have passed this test and parked, go into the lobby, ask one of the nice ladies at the counter to direct you to the Rotary Club meeting.
2017-2018 Officers:
Rotary International President:
Ian H. S. Riseley
District of Central Texas Governor:
Gene Holiman
Club President: Denise Guckert
President Elect:
Secretary: Robert Noland
Treasurer: Margarine Beaman
Programs: Nora Comstock
Foundation Chair: Jerry Shepperd
Membership Chair: Nora Comstock
Public Relations:
Community Service Tyra Duncan-Hall
International Service: Margarine Beaman
New Generations Service:
Web Master: Robert Noland
Past Presidents:
Tyra Duncan-Hall | 2015-16
John-Michael Cortez | 2013-15
Sandy Wilder | 2012-13
Lisa Garcia | 2011-12
Betty Jean Bell | 2010-11
Carrie Bruce | 2009-10
David Gonzalez | 2008-09
Juanita Mendez | 2007-08
Tyra Duncan-Hall | 2006-07
Donetta Goodall | 2005-06
Tammy Stewart | 2004-05
Margarine Beaman | 2003-04
Marcia Kneip | 2002-03
Avis Wallace | 2001-02
Jerry Shepperd | 2000-01
Gil Ferrer | 1999-2000
Clyde Prestwood | 1998-99
Sandy Wilder | 1997-98
Nora Comstock | 1996-1997
Margarine Beaman | 1995-96
Mark Curry | 1994-95
Ed Peña | 1992-94
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