The Rotary Club of Austin-Southwest meets at DK Maria's Tex Mex located at
This week we will have a fascinating talk with Eric Schroeder, PhD who will be speaking on the past, present, and future of the Gault Site, one of the oldest sites of human occupation in the western hemisphere. Dr. Schroeder’s passion is to read, hear, and tell stories about the land and the people that lived on it both past and present. As a researcher, He bases the stories that he tells on the archaeological record, historical texts, and visual and vocal narratives. In addition to being a board member of the Gault School of Archaeological Research, he is an archaeologist for the U.S. Air Force and an affiliated researcher with the University of Texas at Austin. He has authored hundreds of archaeological reports, several articles in edited volumes, and has recently published in the Bulletin of the Texas Archeological Society. This is a good meeting to bring a guest who's interested in this very interesting subject.This week we will have a fascinating talk with Eric Schroeder, PhD who will be speaking on the past, present, and future of the Gault Site, one of the oldest sites of human occupation in the western hemisphere. Dr. Schroeder’s passion is to read, hear, and tell stories about the land and the people that lived on it both past and present. As a researcher, He bases the stories that he tells on the archaeological record, historical texts, and visual and vocal narratives. In addition to being a board member of the Gault School of Archaeological Research, he is an archaeologist for the U.S. Air Force and an affiliated researcher with the University of Texas at Austin. He has authored hundreds of archaeological reports, several articles in edited volumes, and has recently published in the Bulletin of the Texas Archeological Society. This is a good meeting to bring a guest who's interested in this very interesting subject.Want to make a difference and have Saturday, June 21, 2025 open? Join us!
Our club and Oak Hill United Methodist Church will be packing food for" Rise Against Hunger". There are 3 shifts starting at 8:30 with set up, the actual event and then clean up. This is a great project and lots of fun PLUS you get a cool cap to wear. Please let us know you are coming and you can also donate by clicking this link.
http://events.riseagainsthunger.org/OakHillUMCAustin2025
Please help us reach a new goal of 2,000 pounds!
Hope to see you Saturday June 7!
Thanks Austin folks for bringing your Styrofoam to us so Austin Recycles can re-purpose it into park benches, insulation, picture frames and more.
First Saturday of the month, SFC Farmers' Market-Sunset Valley, 9-1
Another great project in the book (for now) of the clothing closet at Common Ground ATX. This is a housing option for those who cannot qualify for apartments - mostly recently incarcerated men or those trying to come in off the streets. Common Ground ATX serves a critical need in South Austin. Rotarian Mickie Powers (South Austin Rotary) leads this non profit and we are so proud to be able to do a small part.
After the hard work a social to grab pizza and beer.
Appreciation and thanks to the South Austin Rotary for starting the organization process.
Thank you Roger Beasley Mazda and our wonderful sponsors. We had a very successful golf tournament on Friday, May 2. 
This year’s tournament is dedicated to raising funds for causes close to our hearts, including:
• Scholarships for Austin Community College students, opening doors to brighter futures.
• El Buen Samaritano, providing essential resources for local families in need.
• The Texas Ramp Project, building ramps for individuals with mobility challenges.
• Clean water initiatives for communities worldwide.
• Supporting Cam Laboral School in Rosarita, Mexico, ensuring children have access to education in a safe environment.
The Rotary motto, “Service Above Self,” embodies our mission to create lasting change locally and globally. Together, we can make a difference!
We welcomed Risa Gilmore, one of our 6 vocational scholarship recipients from ACC, at our meeting today. She’s working on vocational training in HVAC.Amy Bawcom, executive director of ACC Foundation updated us on the ACC vocational scholarship program.
Our annual charity golf tournament supports our scholarship program and we are very proud of this project. Come join us in May for some fun, fellowship and golf.
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