NOVEMBER 2025
Jon Bullock
District Governor 2025-2026
Howdy Everyone,

Here's what we are going to cover this month ...
 
   DG’s Message
  • Membership Update
  • Building New and Current Rotary Clubs!
    • North Richland Hills (New!)
    • Forest Hill (New!)
    • Veterans Club (New!)
    • 380 Providence Village (Current Club with New Possibility!)
    • Denton-Lake Cities (Current Club with New Possibility!)
   DG Nominations   
 
   Cuba Humanitarian Trip – January 9-14
 
   District Cruise & Service Trip - February 14-19
 
   Speakers Bureau
   
   Upcoming District Events
 
   Upcoming Club Events
 


DG'S MESSAGE
 
 
Membership!  Keep the focus!  Our goal is to grow by 15%.  This is our Super Bowl!
 
We will hold a Membership Roundtable Zoom on Monday, December 8 at 6 pm.  Come hear from clubs that have been knocking it out of the park!  And share what's been working for you!
 
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
 
The official November membership numbers are in, and we are up 98 members on the year.  It's good, but we have a ways to go!  Here are the clubs that are leading the way in membership:
 
Top Clubs in % Growth
Kennedale - 59% (WOW!)
Mineral Wells - 24%
Breckenridge - 21%
Flower Mound - 16%
Fort Worth International - 15%
Abilene Southwest - 11%
 
Top Clubs in # Growth
Fort Worth - 17 (WOW!)
Kennedale - 10
Arlington - 10
Mineral Wells - 8
Flower Mound - 7
Lewisville - 5
Arlington Sunrise - 5
 
Overall, 35 of our clubs have shown a net increase in membership this year!
 
BUILDING NEW AND CURRENT ROTARY CLUBS
  • North Richland Hills (NEW Club Opportunity)
    • AG Tito Rodriguez is leading the charge to form a new club serving North Richland Hills, Watauga, Haltom City and Richland Hills. We met recently with several area mayors and community leaders.  Enthusiasm is high!
  • Everman/Forest Hill (NEW Club Opportunity)
    • Kennedale's Jessica Mang and Lori Glovier are leading the effort to form a new club in Everman/Forest Hill.  They have held two information sessions and will continue following the November elections. 
  • North Central Texas Salute to Veterans (NEW Club Opportunity)
    • Kevin Sellers is leading the effort to establish a new stand-alone club focused on attracting veterans, and individuals with a heart for recognizing, honoring and serving veterans.  
  • Brownwood (NEW Club Opportunity)
    • We are beginning the process of starting a new Rotary club in Brownwood!  PDG Andy Eads is helping with this effort, as he and Ginger have many contacts in the area!
  • 380 Providence Village Club (Current Club with a NEW Possibility)
    • 380 is refreshing their club, reaching out to attract new members, and re-establish their impact and service to the community!  They have held two meetings on Fridays at 8 am at the Providence Village Town Hall and Court. 
  • Denton-Lake Cities
    • Denton-Lake Cities is investigating a companion impact club in relationship to a local realty office.  Denton-Lake Cities is being creative and innovative! 
If you have ideas about expanding your club or launching a new or companion club, contact District Membership Chair Kurt Bartley and the District Membership Success Team.  They are ready to partner with you to GROW ROTARY! 
 
I AM SO INSPIRED BY WHAT Y’ALL ARE DOING!  LET’S KEEP IT GOING!  WE CAN DO THIS!


 
Nominations for District Governor
 
Nominations are now open for District Governor for 2028-29.  If you are interested in becoming a District Governor, or if you know of someone in your club you think would make a good DG please let you Club President know, here are the requirements:
 
  • Must have served as a Club President
  • Must be nominated by your club
Questions? Contact District Governor Jon Bullock
📞 817-721-6061 | 📧 rotaryjon@gmail.com
 


 


 
HUMANITARIAN TRIP TO CUBA
 
 
 
Bruce Stacy of the Colleyville Rotary Club will be leading a Humanitarian trip to Havana, Cuba from January 9 – January 14, 2026.  The trip will also feature tours of a cigar factory, as well as plenty of opportunities to sample Cuban rum and Cuban cuisine! If you have always wanted to see a Communist country up close, this is your chance!   There are only a few slots left! 
 
Questions? Contact Bruce Stacy
📞 337-296-5475 | 📧 abs.cfs@verizon.net
 
 


 

Please join us for a special 5-night Caribbean Cruise and Service Outreach on February 14-19 2026.

We will be departing from Galveston and stopping at two ports in Mexico; Progreso in the Yucatan peninsula and Cozumel.

There are several cabin classes starting at $564 per person.  

Register for this cruise here.

For additional details or inquiries contact:

Altour Travel, Linda Bair

Phone: 972-643-4935 and 817-233-0386
Email: linda.baird@altour.com

 
 
Did you know we have a Speakers Bureau on our District web page?   It is currently located under “Services Training/Speakers Bureau”.  We are especially excited about our new arrangement with FreeSpeakers.org!
 
Under “Links”, you will see links to the following:
District Organization Chart – all of our district leaders are available to speak at club meetings. 
Freespeakers.org – a list of free speakers on a variety of topics in the DFW area.
 
You also have the ability to register as a speaker!  Please do so to share your knowledge, interests and experience with your fellow Rotarians!
Upcoming District Events
Celebrate the Incoming Rotary Year with Exclusive Foundation Apparel
Nov 20, 2025 12:00 PM - Dec 12, 2025 11:55 PM Central Standard Time (UTC-06:00)
 
Rotary Leadership Institute January 24th 2025
Jan 24, 2026 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Central Standard Time (UTC-06:00)
 
District 5790 Rotary Cruise
Feb 14, 2026 – Feb 19, 2026
 
View entire list
Upcoming Club Events
3--West (Dublin, Granbury, Stephenville)
DECEMBER IS DISEASE PREVENTION & TREATMENT MONTH
Dec 01, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025
Granbury
 
JANUARY IS VOCATIONAL SERVICE MONTH
Jan 01, 2026 – Jan 31, 2026
Granbury
 
FEBRUARY IS PEACE BUILDING & CONFLICT PREVENTION
Feb 01, 2026 – Feb 28, 2026
Granbury
 
MARCH IS WATER, SANITATION & HYGIENE MONTH
Mar 01, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026
Granbury
 
8-North (Crs Tmbr, FM, Champ, Plt Knb)
Holiday Luncheon
Dec 12, 2025
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cross Timbers
 
11-North (380, Lake Ray Rob, Little Elm)
Secret Santa of Little Elm
Dec 10, 2025
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Little Elm Rotary
 
13--South (Clyvl, Grpv, HEB, Md-Ctes, Mtrprt, Sthl
Casino Night Wine & Dine Spectacular!
Mar 07, 2026
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Southlake