Speaker Date Topic
Dawn Lewis Nov 07, 2024
TerraClear Foundation
TerraClear Foundation

Dawn Lewis is passionately dedicated to expanding access to clean drinking water. Over the past six years, she made a significant impact in Laos, Southeast Asia, where she led a transformative initiative providing 10,000 subsidized ceramic filters to underserved families in southern Laos, bringing clean drinking water to over 50,000 people. Her commitment extends globally, as she has also contributed to clean water projects in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Currently, Dawn serves as the Executive Director of the TerraClear Foundation, where she continues her mission to secure funding and make connections to support Lao families to access clean drinking water.

Before her work in Asia, Dawn spent a decade as a public school teacher in Texas and authored the children’s book “My Teacher Moved to Laos,” which details her inspiring transition from the classroom to international service.

A Missouri native, Dawn holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s in Linguistics and has learned French, Lao, and Bengali along the way. In her leisure time, she enjoys long walks, hiking, and camping in the Rockies, and treasures moments with her family, many of whom reside in Austin, Texas, where Dawn now calls home.

Chris Dibrell Nov 14, 2024
Austin Fire Department - Fire Mitigation
Austin Fire Department - Fire Mitigation

Lt Chris Dibrell has had a very impressive career and we are pleased to have him with us today. Chris is currently the Fire Adapted Communities coordinator for the Austin Fire Dept Wildfire Division, since Feb 2024. He is responsible for community outreach to develop awareness and empowerment for residents that live in the Wildland Urban Interface.Chris received his Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M and his Master in Education from Southwest Texas State University. 

Chris proudly served in the United States Army, retired at rank of Major.  His service included Jan - Jul 1993, deployed to Belize, Logistics Officer for Task Force Jaguar; May 2005-Aug 200, deployed to Baghdad, Force Protection/Intelligence Officer Iraqi Military Academy; Oct 2008- Dec 2009, deployed to Baghdad, Advisor to Iraqi Armor School and Iraqi Baghdad Ops Center. Thank you for your service Chris!

He retired AFD with 30 yrs. Of that time, 7 yrs as lieutenant in the Wildfire Division with a myriad of roles

Chris is from Wimberley, Texas and still reside there

Welcome Chris! 

 

 

 

 

Service Day and Lunch Nov 21, 2024
Nomination of Officers

Members are encouraged to do service projects today and then come have lunch and enjoy each other's company.  No program. 

Becca Alonso Dec 05, 2024
Foundation Communities
Jack Gabig Dec 12, 2024
Central Texas Wine Industry
Bill Poplin Dec 19, 2024
Annual Meeting and Election of Officers