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CTE Committee Meeting
Knights of Columbus HallMay 07, 2025
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Charitable Contributions Committee Meeting
New Braunfels Westside Community CenterMay 13, 2025
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. -
May Food Distribution
Tree of LifeMay 15, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. -
May Social
May 22, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. -
Board Meeting
Knights of Columbus HallMay 27, 2025 11:30 a.m.
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CTE Committee Meeting
Knights of Columbus HallJun. 04, 2025
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Charitable Contributions Committee Meeting
New Braunfels Westside Community CenterJun. 10, 2025
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. -
Board Meeting
Knights of Columbus HallJun. 24, 2025 11:30 a.m.
President
Immediate Past President
President Elect
President-Elect Nominee
Secretary
Treasurer
Sergeant-at-Arms
Public Image Chair
Charitable Contributions
Community Service
International
Youth Services
The Rotary Foundation

Member Birthdays:
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Max HarfordApril 4
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Gary GannonApril 6
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Jason DyeApril 9
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Patrick KenneyApril 11
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Bill StricklandApril 12
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Justin HammackApril 13
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Barron CasteelApril 17
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Bill LewisApril 18
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David PaulosApril 19
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Jason LayhApril 24
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Blythe CoxApril 25
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Steve RodgersApril 25
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Marian BensonApril 26
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Kathy MeurinApril 30
Join Date:
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Michael MeekApril 1, 198540 years
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Jennifer LarsenApril 2, 20241 year
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John MantheyApril 4, 200124 years
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Matt HarrisonApril 4, 200124 years
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Bob FreseApril 9, 200223 years
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Emily HoffmannApril 12, 20223 years
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Garry MontgomeryApril 18, 201213 years
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Ami FellerApril 19, 20178 years
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Rebecca BrownApril 21, 20214 years
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Robbie Van CampApril 24, 20241 year
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Steve RodgersApril 25, 201213 years
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Andy PowellApril 26, 20232 years
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Blair FellerApril 26, 20232 years
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Michael LynchApril 26, 20232 years
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Philip DeFrancescoApril 26, 20232 years
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Tracie Wright ReneauApril 27, 20223 years
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Jonathan HaagApril 28, 20223 years
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Marcie RodriguezApril 28, 20223 years
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Lindsay Haas
Welcome to the Rotary Club of New Braunfels!
This year, as we embrace the theme "The Magic of Rotary," I am filled with gratitude for being part of such an active and impactful club. Our collective efforts have made a significant difference in our community, and it’s truly inspiring to witness the dedication and passion each member brings.
We have accomplished so much together, from our successful fundraising events to our community service projects that have touched many lives. Looking ahead, I am excited about the plans we have in store and confident that we will continue to make a positive impact and build better relationships.
Thank you for your commitment and enthusiasm. It is because of each of you that the magic of Rotary continues to thrive. Let’s make this year another remarkable chapter in our club’s history.
Yours in Rotary,
Lindsay N. Haas
President, Rotary Club of New Braunfels
President, Rotary Club of New Braunfels
Rotary Club of New Braunfels is excited to announce the recipients of our Scholarship Program for applicants from the Class of 2024.
These graduating seniors competed against 75+ other students from the NBISD and CISD school districts for their chance at receiving a scholarship worth $1,500 for each semester of their education at a
4-year, 2-year, or Career & Technical Education (CTE) institution.
Congratulations to our 2024 Scholarship Recipients:
2-YEAR DEGREE / CTE
Rylee Kanz
New Braunfels High School
Attending: Gemological Institute of America
Rylee Kanz
New Braunfels High School
Attending: Gemological Institute of America
Major: Jewelry Design and Technology/Graduate Gemologist
Award: $6,000 / $1,500 per semester
Award: $6,000 / $1,500 per semester
2-YEAR DEGREE / CTE
Thomas Pavliska
Canyon High School
Attending: Western Welding Academy
Thomas Pavliska
Canyon High School
Attending: Western Welding Academy
Major: Certified Welder
Award: $6,000 / $1,500 per semester
Award: $6,000 / $1,500 per semester
4-YEAR DEGREE / UNIVERSITY
Daemyn Cortez
New Braunfels High School
Attending: Schreiner University
Daemyn Cortez
New Braunfels High School
Attending: Schreiner University
Major: Aviation
Award: $12,000 / $1,500 per semester
Award: $12,000 / $1,500 per semester
4-YEAR DEGREE / UNIVERSITY
Erin Cantu
Erin Cantu
New Braunfels High School
Attending: Abilene Christian University
Attending: Abilene Christian University
Major: Bio Medical Engineering
Minor: Spanish
Award: $12,000 / $1,500 per semesterCongratulations and thank you to Lauren Blythe Cox and the entire Scholarship Committee for all their hard work this past year reviewing applications and selecting our 2024 recipients.
December 2023 – March 2024
- New Braunfels 24 Hour Club – $5,000
- New Braunfels Housing Partners – $5,000
- Rock Haus Foundation – $5,000
- New Braunfels Christian Ministries (NBCM) – $3,500
- Canine Classmates – $3,500
- Children's Advocacy Center of Comal County, Inc. – $3,500
- Seeds of Love Outreach – $3,500
- New Braunfels Angels – $3,000
- Family Promise of Greater New Braunfels – $3,000
- Contractors Helping Kids – $3,000
- Mid-Texas Symphony – $2,000
- Heritage Society of New Braunfels – $2,000
- Crisis Center of Comal County – $2,000
- Room Redux – $2,000
- New Braunfels Youth Collaborative – $5,000
April – July 2024
- Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation – $5,000
- Kids Feeding Kids – $2,000
- Kinetic Kids – $5,000
- NBTX YoungLife & WyldLife – $5,000
- ProjectMEND – $5,000
- River City Advocates – $5,000
- Rotary Club of Zacoalco, Mexico – $3,000
August – November 2024
- Big Brothers/Big Sisters of South Texas – $5,000
- American Legion Auxiliary – $1,500
- Communities in Schools – $3,500
- Grandmas Stocking Guild – $1,000
- Lake Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department – $5,000
- Lone Star Parkinson Society – $5,000
- Pink Warrior Advocates – $5,000
- Rotary Club of SavuSavu, Fiji – $4,000
If your non-profit or charitable organization is interested in applying
for a Rotary Charitable Contributions Grant, please click here.
for a Rotary Charitable Contributions Grant, please click here.
Rotary Club of New Braunfels

OBJECT OF ROTARY
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
- The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
- High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
- The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life;
- The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
Rotary Club of New Braunfels
P.O. Box 310587
New Braunfels, TX 78131 USA

Rotary is the oldest and most prestigious service club in the world. Its ranks include executives, managers, professionals - people who make decisions and influence policy.
Rotary Club of New Braunfels is very active in the community with members participating in dozens of services projects and two major charitable fundraisers each year.
If you are interested in serving your community by joining Rotary Club of New Braunfels, please fill-out our Inquiry Form and our Membership Chair will contact you.
If you are a current member of the Rotary Club of New Braunfels and know of someone who would make a great Rotarian, please fill-out the Referral Form and the Membership Chair will contact you.
Charitable contributions are
available year round to local non-profit organizations that meet our qualifications for giving.
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Service Above Self
New Braunfels, TX 78130
United States of America