Ryan “Birdman” Parrott served eight years as a U.S. Navy SEAL completing multiple combat tours to Iraq and several other deployments to areas around the world.
In 2005, Ryan was riding atop a humvee manning the gun turret in enemy territory when his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device (IED), causing a flash fire and throwing him from from the humvee. Though burned himself, Ryan witnessed his fellow team members in a much more severe situation. The subsequent explosions and fire left three of his teammates severely wounded and bleeding. His teammates have lifelong injuries that they are still recovering from, but all three are alive.
Our district has had a long history of supporting Wheel Chair Projects, Rotary Teacher Exchange and Shelter Box Projects throughout the world. Let Dan Morales, Conrad Heede and Brian Glenn tell you about this years successes.
Clint Ishmael looked forward to sharing with you about RYLA, the action-packed program that helps build confidence, enhances communication, and forges new friendships. This is an adventure that might change your life. Go RYLA!
How is our District Foundation a Gift to the World? Well, let Deb West count the ways. Conrad Heede will follow-up with the gifts the Rotary Fellowships provide and anyone that has been involved with RYLA knows RYLA is a blessing.
Just click on the green button and make your choices! Bring the family, remember, this is Arlington, the entertainment capital of North Texas! Our concierge committee will help create a fun experience for your family while you are attending the exciting and informative sessions. Do you like great Barbeque? Or maybe a craft beer tasting? How about some boot-scooting live music? Bring your family to the Friday night event and have the time of your life!
This year our District Governor, Troy Secord encouraged our clubs and Rotarians to hold a community service project at the All Clubs Conference. The catch was: how could we involve our youth clubs? What to do, what to do? In the wake of a weak moment, I volunteered. I wasn’t worried, I knew Rotaractors, Interactors, Youth Exchange, and Rotarians would have my back. The only thing left was to decide what to do?
Some give the Gift of Life. Let John Purdue share the fantastic year our district has had in giving the gift of life. And, some wish to shar their gift of youth by reaching out to their communities as Young Professionals. Kayla Christianson will be talking about Rotary's Young Professionals initiatives.
In this session, Conrad Heede will be discussing our Global Grant Scholarship program. Andy Eads and Lori fickling will be following up with some fantastic District 5790 membership success stories.
From the moment participants walk in the hotel door on Friday Morning (May 13) until they leave Sunday morning the experience will be one of wall to wall celebration. Whether that celebration be that of Rotarian Service at the luncheons and dinners, plenary sessions and Friendship Hall or the service of our Vietnam Veterans the entire week end represents constant recognition of those that have served.
Our keynote speaker for Saturday evenings dinner at the All-Clubs Conference Celebration May 14th is RIVP Greg Podd, C.P.A.. P.F.S. Greg is currently serving as Rotary International Director (2014-2016).. Those of us that had the opportunity to hear him speak at last summers Foundation Seminar will recall what a wonderfully engaging speaker he is. The man exudes passion and enthusiasm for Rotary and the Rotarians that are making a difference throughout the world.
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This is an adventure that might change your life. Go RYLA!
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