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Dec. 04, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : A to Z UT Sports Update
Dec. 05, 2025 12:00 p.m.
Brian Davis will join us in person! He usually talks about what’s going on with Texas sports at the moment. This week Brian will give us a more in-depth anaysis and understanding ot UT Sports, NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) and the impact of the Transfer Portal.
About Brian Davis
Longtime Austin-based sportswriter Brian Davis has been covering the Texas Longhorns since 2013 for the Austin American-Statesman and now A to Z Sports.com. He also covered college sports for 11 years at The Dallas Morning News. Brian is married to Debbie Davis, and they both spend all their extra money attending club volleyball tournaments all over the countryside. They’re praying 16-year-old daughter Adyson lands a college scholarship. Somewhere. Anywhere.
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Dec. 11, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Dec. 18, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Dec. 18, 2025 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Jan. 01, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Jan. 08, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : Crime and the Criminal Justice System
Jan. 08, 2026 12:00 p.m.
John will conduct an overview of crime and the criminal justice system. What is crime? How do we define it? What do we know about it? Why do people commit it? How do we deal with it as a society and as a community? What is “justice” in the context of the criminal justice system? These are big questions about a system that impacts all of us at some point. The criminal justice system is probably the most direct use of governmental power over our society, but most people do not have a clear understanding of what the system does or how it works. By talking about some of these issues, I hope to spark discussions about what we want the system to do and how we can best achieve “justice”. I will also leave time for any questions about our local system or specific types of crime.
About John F. Lopez:
John F. Lopez is an Assistant Professor of Practice in Criminal Justice at St. Edward’s University where he teaches undergraduate classes in criminal justice systems, criminology, evidence, courts, criminal law, and mock trial. He is a graduate of Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, and the University of Texas School of Law. He is currently completing his Ph.D. in the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Texas State University. Before retiring in 2021, he worked for almost 20 years as a prosecutor in Travis County, including 17 years with the Travis County District Attorney’s Office. During his time in the DA’s office, he worked in multiple areas including felony trial court, juvenile court, and worker’s compensation insurance fraud. He was chief of the Grand Jury Unit and the Conviction Integrity Unit. He also holds a 2nd degree black belt in Shotokan Karate and Shorin Kempo.
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Jan. 15, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Jan. 15, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Feb. 05, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Feb. 12, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Feb. 19, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Feb. 19, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Mar. 05, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : Current trends with Austin Energy
Mar. 05, 2026 12:00 p.m.
Matt will talk about trends in the Austin energy market, including the impact of data centers and AI build-out. About Matt Mitchell Matt Mitchell serves as Public Information Officer for Austin Energy, the city's publicly-owned power company. He's been a fixture on the Austin airwaves since 2005 when he joined KVUE-TV as a sportscaster. After 11 years, Matt got into school communications for 6 years, working for Austin ISD and Leander ISD. Now the face of Austin Energy, Matt loves engaging with his fellow Austinites about the benefits of public power and the challenges and opportunities ahead for a nationwide leader in sustainable energy. |
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Mar. 12, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : Embracing the Future While Saving the Past: Preservation Austin in 2026
Mar. 12, 2026 12:00 p.m.
Mary C. Kahle will talk about how Austin can prepare for the future while saving our stories and lessons from the past. About Mary Kahle:
Mary Kahle is on the Board of Directors of Preservation Austin and serves as chair of its Advocacy Committee. She teaches oral history at Texas State University, and she has served as the president of the Board of Directors of the Texas Oral History Association. Mary also chaired the Austin History Center Association’s oral history committee and served on a working group dedicated to preserving the history of the Austin State Hospital. Her major oral history work involves the Save Our Springs Movement of the early 1990s, a grassroots uprising to protect Barton Springs from the potential environmental impacts of a proposed real estate development upstream of the iconic swimming pool. Mary recently completed an oral history project for the City of Austin to document the 1959-1961 “swim-ins” to integrate Barton Springs, and she researches and writes extensively on Austin’s undertold history. Mary is a history steward through the Texas Historical Commission, a volunteer role in which she assists the public with questions about oral history, historic preservation, and other topics. She is also a longtime volunteer tutor with Foundation Communities, a local non-profit that provides affordable housing to families, veterans, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.
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Mar. 19, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Mar. 19, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Apr. 02, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : A border wall in Big Bend?
Apr. 02, 2026 12:00 p.m.
About Melissa Gaskill:
An independent journalist for more than 30 years, Melissa Gaskill focuses on science, the environment, nature travel, and related topics and has had articles published in Scientific American, Men’s Journal, Newsweek, Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine, Texas Highways, Alert Diver, the New York Times and many other publications. She spent 8 years writing about science on the International Space Station for NASA. She received a B.S. in zoology from Texas A&M University and a master's in journalism from The University of Texas.
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Apr. 09, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : Rotary's Paul Harris Society
Apr. 09, 2026 12:00 p.m.
Rotarian Miriam Moorman will speak to us about Rotary's Paul Harris Society, which is the fundraising engine for projects worldwide along the Rotary Core Areas of Service.
About Miriam Moorman:
Miriam Moorman has been a Rotarian for 10 years. She is the current President of the Rotary Club of Austin NxNE and has served on the club level twice as President as well as Service Chair, Fellowship Chair, and Treasurer. On the District level, Miriam has served on the Events Committee, the Membership Committee, and is currently serving on the Foundation Committee as the Paul Harris Society Coordinator. Miriam is a Major Donor and a proud member of the inaugural group of the District Triple Crown Society signifying membership in the Paul Harris Society, the Polio Plus Society, and the Bequest Society.
In her personal life, Miriam is a local Realtor and enjoys travel and sports. She's a beach and cruise enthusiast in particular. With homes in Pflugerville and Gulf Shores Alabama, she is sometimes a little torn between "Hook 'Em" and "Roll Tide" but with an MBA from the University of Texas, she has to root for the Horns when they play each other. |
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Apr. 16, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : Living and Working in Antarctica
Apr. 16, 2026 12:00 p.m.
Laura Peckham will talk to us about her adventures living in working in Antarctica.
About Laura Peckham: Laura Peckham grew up in Austin, TX, and was a 2011 McCallum grad, before heading to Furman University for a bachelor's degree in mathematics. In 2022, Laura quit her job to hike the Appalachian Trail. Afterward, she chose to enter the world of seasonal work, rather than returning to a standard office job. It has been a learning curve of highs and lows, but has taken her to some interesting places, including Antarctica. Laura has spent three seasons - two summers and one winter - working with the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) at both McMurdo Station, and Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station. She worked in the galley at both stations, and in supply logistics at McMurdo. Her presentation will focus on her personal experience as support staff at a USAP research station. |
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Apr. 16, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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May 07, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : Update on Austin Community College
May 07, 2026 12:00 p.m.
Amy Bawcom will speak to us about updates at the Austin Sommunity College. About Amy Bawcom: Amy Bawcom is the Senior Director of Leadership Giving at Austin Community College. Ms. Bawcom has an M.A. in English Language and Literature from Baylor University; B.S. in Business Administration and a second B.S. in English with secondary teaching certification from University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. In addition, she has completed post-graduate study in English from Baylor University and in higher education administration from both Baylor and UMHB. Before coming to ACC, Amy was the Vice President for Development at San Marcos Academy, leading the Foundation, Alumni Relations, and all aspects of development from capital campaigns and events to major gifts. Prior to that role, she worked at Central Texas College as Executive Director of the Foundation and Director of College Development where she managed an $8M endowment and developed strategies for planned giving. She has also served as the Director of Foundation Relations and as a Major Gift Officer at the Scott and White Healthcare Foundation. At both Central Texas College and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, she served the colleges in several administrative roles, including registrar, institutional research, and institutional effectiveness. She began her career teaching college English and ESL at both Baylor and University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and a summer at a community college in Japan. Amy is a long-time Rotarian, having served in numerous officer and district positions, from Committee Chair to Club President to Lieutenant Governor. She was on the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce Board, serving as Chair of Young Professionals, Chair of the Education Committee, and Vice-Chair of the Nonprofit Council. She was the board president of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas and a founding member of the Belton Young Professionals. She has served as a board member for Texas Association of Community College Foundations, the Robert S. Love Foundation, and Central Texas Advocates for Parkinson’s. Amy takes the Rotary motto of Service Above Self to heart by serving her community as a volunteer to many charities centered around education. |
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May 14, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : Cornelius Vanderbilt -- When the Rich Got Rich -- the Poor Got Some, Too
May 14, 2026 12:00 p.m.
Angela will be comparing Cornelius Vanderbilt to today's billionaires and the amazing influence he's had on so much of what is going on now in our contemporary crazy, mixed up world. About Angela Smith:
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May 21, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : Ukraine War Update: Land Warfare has Changed Forever
May 21, 2026 12:00 p.m.
The unprovoked war that Russia launched against Ukraine +4 years ago has yielded significant changes in battleground tactics, technologies and warfare asymmetry. Learn more in this fascinating talk by our member and Rotarian KC Cerny. About KC Cerny K.C. founded Management Information Analysis (www.mia-consulting.com) in 1990 with the goal of providing analysis to support corporate decision making. Over the years, he has helped build a well-rounded team. Corporations increasingly capture more and more data, without having a centralized solution to process it, and often they have multiple warring information systems. Having a team that can unravel and manage data allows us to support quantitative decision making at a very high level. Dr. Cerny received a BA from Princeton University and Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin, TX. Management Information Analysis is a team of proven professionals that support you with data integration services, custom application development, and enterprise and strategic planning solutions |
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May 21, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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