The Addison Rotary Club

Interested in studying abroad — or welcoming the world into your home?

Rotary District 5810 is hosting a Rotary Youth Exchange Information Meeting for students, parents, prospective host families, Rotarians, and anyone curious about Youth Exchange.

* Saturday, September 26, 11:00 AM
* ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th Street, Plano, TX 75074

Learn about Rotary’s:
* Long-Term Youth Exchange
* Summer Short-Term Exchange

We’ll cover how the programs work, costs, the application process, possible destinations, and what students and families can expect.

We’ll also share information for anyone interested in hosting an international exchange student or simply learning more about how they can support Youth Exchange.

You do not need to be a Rotary member, and you do not need to have a child applying to attend. Everyone is welcome.

Please share this with students, parents, friends, neighbors, school families, and anyone who might be interested in an unforgettable international experience.

Learn more at rye5810.org

36th Annual Addison Rotary Open a Resounding Success!

On September 14, the Addison Rotary Club hosted its 36th Annual Addison Rotary Open at Gleneagles Country Club, benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas.

More than 190 golfers filled two courses for a day of golf, fellowship, and giving. Our Title Sponsor, the Miter Foundation, played a major role in making the tournament possible.

Final numbers are still being tabulated, but we expect this year’s gift to exceed last year’s $285,000 contribution to Ronald McDonald House of Dallas.

That is an extraordinary accomplishment for a Rotary club of just 40 members—and a reflection of what can happen when business leaders and professionals roll up their sleeves and work together to serve others.

Thank you to the Miter Foundation and to every sponsor, golfer, volunteer and supporter who helped make the day such a success.

Want to be part of a Rotary club making an impact locally and internationally? Visit addisonrotary.org and come make a difference with us!

Shannon Dion tells the horrific story of Billy Chermirmir, the man convicted of the murders of senior women living in retirement communities.

She summoned the courage to turn these tragedies into a force for good: Secure Our Seniors Safety.

We are truly grateful to Shannon for sharing her story!

www.secureourseniorssafety.org

Members of the Addison Rotary Club were back in the kitchen at Ronald McDonald House Dallas, preparing and serving dinner for families staying at the House.

It’s a simple act of service, but an important one. Families facing a child’s serious illness have enough to worry about. Providing a warm meal is one small way we can help make a difficult day a little easier.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to support Ronald McDonald House Dallas and the families it serves.

Cooking up Comfort. Serving our Community. Join us and make the world better!

AddisonRotary.org

Secure Our Seniors' Safety - August 28, 2026 | Addison Rotary

A serial killer, indicted for 22 homicides, murdered our loved ones in their residences for jewelry. The majority of the crimes occurred in four senior independent living establishments in Dallas, Plano and Frisco, Texas. Over time, we learned these establishments knew a stranger was wandering their properties, unattended deaths were reported. The management said nothing to the residents of the crimes occurring.

Shannon Gleason Dion is a founding Board Director of the non-profit Secure Our Seniors’ Safety (SOSS). The organization was formed in 2019 in response to the lack of security in senior living establishments. This lack of security enabled Billy Chemirmir, one of Texas’ most prolific serial killers, to smother to death over two dozen seniors in their homes and steal their valuables. It is the mission of SOSS to enact legislation to require common sense security measures that the industry has failed to enact on its own and increase awareness of vulnerabilities in senior living. SOSS has continued expanding its advocacy, public education, and legislative engagement to strengthen safety standards in senior living communities.

Mark your calendar! Here is a great way to support The Senior Source AND enjoy a super meal!

Rotary District 5810 - North Texas Rotary International The Senior Source

Addison Rotary Club Provides $6,000 Grant for Desks at Girls’ High School in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Addison Rotary Club is providing a $6,000 grant to fund 79 new student desks for Sister Marie Mboyo High School ("Lycee Soeur Marie Mboyo") , a public secondary school for girls in Mbandaka, Equateur Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The school serves approximately 941 students but currently has only 235 desks. Because of the shortage, many students must attend class without adequate seating, with some sitting on the floor or otherwise working without desks.

The project will provide 79 high-quality, three-person desks, enough to provide seating for every student when combined with the school’s existing desks. The desks will be constructed locally to durable standards and are expected to remain in service for at least 20 years.

“Addison Rotary has supported education initiatives both locally and internationally. We have a strong commitment to high-quality public education,” said Keith Einstein, President of the Addison Rotary Club. “Providing students with a proper place to sit, write and learn is a very basic need, but it can make an enormous difference in the classroom. We are pleased to support the students of Sister Marie Mboyo High School and look forward to supporting more education-related projects in the future.”

The $6,000 grant will be funded by the Addison Rotary Club, while the Rotary Club of Ekanga-Mbandaka will oversee implementation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The local Rotary club will supervise construction, delivery and installation of the desks, coordinate local publicity, and document completion of the project.

Construction and installation are expected to be completed within approximately three months.

By providing durable classroom furniture, the project will substantially improve the learning environment for students at Sister Marie Mboyo High School while creating a long-term benefit for the school and the surrounding community.

Rotary creates GLOBAL IMPACT through LOCAL ACTION! Come check out the Addison Rotary Club; we meet Fridays at 7:30 am in the International Plaza III Conference Center located at 14241 Dallas Parkway. First time visitor? Breakfast is on us!