Events

Our RYLA campers will join us with their parents to talk about their recent experiences at the District 5870 Rotary Youth Leadership Award camp held in early-July.

About our speakers

The RYLA Campers sponsored by Rotary Club of West Austin are:

• Ashley Mankinen
• Fox Redmond
• Ben Reiff
• Lily Steinhauser

Congratulations for particiating in the 2024 RYLA Program!

The Arc of the Capital Area is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Central Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through compassionate case management and innovative programs. This year, The Arc proudly celebrates 75 years of service to the community. Join our Chief Development Officer, Annie Wells, to learn more about The Arc and discover how you can make a positive impact in your community!

About our speaker - Annie Wells, Chief Development Officer

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The first meeting of each month is programmed for "Table Talks". Members will be encouraged to shuffle their regular seating positions, meet new members and engage in fresh conversations.  This is a great way to build new and enduring fellowship amongst Club members.

About our speaker

District Governor Doug Smith will talk about the state of District 5870 and our district goals for RY2024-2025

About District Governor Doug Smith

At TerraClear Foundation, we maintain a steadfast commitment to the welfare and rights of children, acknowledging their crucial role in shaping the future. Our programs are designed to protect children from exploitation, ensure their access to education, and provide the necessary resources for a safe and nurturing environment. Recognizing the significant link between environmental health and human well-being, our efforts also extend to environmental protection. We address climate change, promote sustainable practices, and conserve natural resources. Join us in our efforts to ensure clean water accessibility, uphold children’s rights, and preserve our environment for future generations.

About Dawn Marie Lewis

Dawn has been with TerraClear since 2020, working with TerraCare and TerraKids. Dawn is currently Executive Director of TerraClear Foundation and brings with her lots of experience, and a passion for people and getting things done!

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About TBD

Aubrey WIlson is turning 100 years old on Wednesday, October 16th. Join us to celebrate his birthday and the remarkable life that he's led!

It’s rare to hear the experiences of someone who’s made 100 spins around the sun, but West Austin Rotarians will have that opportunity at this week’s meeting. We’ll be celebrating Aubrey Wilson’s 100^th birthday by featuring highlights in his extraordinary life.  Mike Wray, Mark Kurusz, Nancy Ray, and Angela Smith chatted with Aubrey about different aspects of his life, and we’ll be sharing those conversations at Thursday’s meeting in a special video.  You’ll learn about Aubrey’s growing up in Kentucky, attending UT, joining IBM and becoming one of their top sales people, his experiences with A&M and working with H. Ross Perot.  You’ll also learn about his world travels, his many varied interests, and how he’s seen the world change in 100 years.   

About Aubrey Wilson

Aubrey Wilson has a 1947 degree in Economics from UT (Austin) and a 1950 MBA from the University of Chicago. He describes his 38 years with IBM as "selling, advising, cajoling, teaching, planning, consulting, developing and implementing information systems for many of the greatest national and international corporate names in the world".

Aubrey is an Emeritus Member of the Rotary Club of West Austin, and we look forward to the insights he will share with us.

Past District Governor Jerry Chapman will talk to us about his recent Honor Flight experience.

About Past District Governor Jerry Chapman 2018-2019

Look at your Bible. The first five books of the Old Testament (the Torah or Pentateuch) consisting of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy are called the Five Books of Moses. For centuries, anyone who challenged the idea that Moses was not the author of these writings was either excommunicated, exiled, imprisoned or executed. Yet for hundreds of years, scholars have defied these risks in attempts to determine who actually were the authors, when did they write and for what purpose. It was not until 1943 that a major turning point for scholarly research occurred when Pope Pius XII issued an encyclical encouraging scholars to pursue knowledge about the Biblical writers as the “living and reasonable instrument of the Holy Spirit”. 

The result for today is what is known as the Documentary Hypothesis, identifying five primary writers and compilers known as J (Jahweh), E (Elohim), P (the Priestly Writer), D (the Deuteronomist), and finally the Redactor (the person who assembled the books of the Old Testament from Genesis to Ezra/Nehemiah and also wrote the Chronicles.  This hypothesis provides a historical framework and context upon which the major and minor prophets can then be placed like ornaments on a Christmas tree. 

 Above all the Documentary Hypothesis gives the reader a deeper insight into understanding and interpreting  the stories and events of the Old Testament and an insight into the way Jesus would deal with the Scripture he encountered in his day. 

About Chris Harrison

About Francis Pearson

We will celebrate a our Club Holiday party.

Retired Judge Lee Yeakel, a great friend of the Rotary Club of West Austin through the years, will be the subject of a Club interview, lead by our engaging moderator Mike Wray.  Questions from Club members are encouraged.  So, think of questions that you want to pose to Lee about his illustrious career.

Judge Lee Yeakel (Retired):

Jeffrey Barker is an outreach & community engagement representative of TxDOT. He will talk to us about the various TxDOT projects around town and expected completion dates.

About Jeffrey Barker

Jeff Barker is a Public Information Officer for TxDOT’s Austin District. In his role with the agency, Jeff works on projects across the Austin area, including the I-35 Capital Express program. This project is the first major reconstruction of I-35 through the Austin corridor in nearly 50 years.

Jeff joined TxDOT in July after a 10-year career in TV news, most recently as a sportscaster at CBS Austin. In his free time, Jeff enjoys golfing, rooting for his favorite sports teams, and spending time with his wife, Jasmine, and their five-year-old son, Jace. 

New Club Members Kelly Ciontello and Charles Smith will talk about their personal expereinces with "Why Rotary?!".