IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : The Rotary Foundation
Nov 03, 2022 12:00 PM
Jerry Chapman PDG
IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETING : The Rotary Foundation

Past District Governor Jerry Chapman is the District 5870 Foundation Chair. He will talk to us about The Rotary Foundation, how the various funding models work, and update us on the outstanding set of projects sponsored by our District.

 

About Past District Governor Jerry Chapman 2018-2019

Jerry is a native Texan. He was born in Dallas where he spent most of his childhood. At age 16, his parents relocated their business to Mineral Wells, Texas where he graduated from high school. After discharge from the Navy, Jerry returned to Dallas where he completed his engineering studies at the University of Texas at Arlington. He is graduate of the Anglican School of Theology and serves as a bi-vocational Episcopal Priest in Austin.
 
Jerry held management positions in finance and engineering with two large technology firms. Following the death of his wife, Jerry shifted careers. He became a Certified Financial Planning practitioner.
 
Jerry joined the Rotary Club of North Shore Lake Travis in 2005. He served as a director, TRF Chair and president of the club. He is a  member of the Rotary Club of Cedar Park-Leander.
 
At the district level, Jerry has served as the District Roll of Fame Chair, Assistant Governor, District Secretary, Annual Fund Chair and District Governor. Currently he is the District Rotary Foundation Chair. He has been a facilitator in the Rotary Leadership Institute, and Lonestar PETS. He is a Paul Harris Society member and a Major  Donor.
 
Jerry is married to Jonelle Miller-Chapman, a retired Leander ISD teacher. Jonelle enjoys avocational archeology and is a member of the Texas Archeological Society. She is a Paul Harris Fellow and Major Donor. Jonelle is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin.
 
Jerry’s son lives in Austin. His daughter’s family with two grandchildren reside in the Boston area.