Our Program This Week:
"Fort Worth Makes Whoopee"
Rusty Williams
      
 
From Mr. Williams' website:
 
 
I write nonfiction: history told through the stories of the people who lived it. You see, what we think of as history today affected real people, real families. While the actions and accomplishments of well-known men and women often drive history as we know it, I'm more interested in the ordinary folks who dealt with the consequences or benefits of those actions. There's more drama, I believe, in the story of a cash-strapped young farm couple trying to raise a family and find work during hard times than in the story of the economics of the Great Depression.
 
And that's what you'll find in my books: stories of real people trying to navigate life day to day under the shadow of big events. I do a lot of research to find those people and bring them to life.
 
I began my career as a newswriter, and I've written for The Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, San Antonio Express-News and Associated Press. I currently live in Dallas, where I write books, contribute articles to history magazines, journals and websites, and speak to groups on historical subjects.
 
You can reach me at rustywilliams2004@yahoo.com
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NOTES FROM DAVID         
 
Faith and Grief
I was impressed with our speakers last week and the good work they're doing. I think a club volunteer day at their Memorial Arch at Klyde Warren Park would be good and fun.
 
BTW, haven't our presentations this year been great? Thank you Diane Fullingim! Diane still has a few spots to fill, so please tell her if you know someone that would give us an amazing presentation.
 
New Member!
Great news! Schalee Sanchez submitted her application, and the board approved it.  We will induct her Friday.
 
Halloween Party
Mike Pugh is hosting a Halloween Party at his house on October 31. Save the date, don't miss it, start planning your costume. Fritzie will have prizes. I'm looking forward to it!
 
Riverstone Cafe
The food we get at our breakfast is delicious! Several of you comment on this regularly and say that it's the best we've had, which is what I think. If you like it, go to Google and leave them a 5-star review. By the way ... Dan Tatum volunteered to be our Single Point of Contact with Riverstone. He will communicate any schedule changes, etcetera to them and anything from them to us. Please work through Dan if you need anything with respect to Riverstone. Thank you, Dan!
    
 
 
Make it a great day!
--David
 
David Heimer
President
Addison Rotary Club
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PHOTOS FROM THE HAPPY HOUR
Photos from the Addison Rotary happy hour on September 18 at Ruth's Chris steak house
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
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ROTARY TRIVIA      
In what country did Rotary first do a polio vaccination campaign?
 
 
Answer is at the bottom of the bulletin.
 
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Upcoming Events
Community Service Opportunity - Texas Trees Fdn
Juanita Craft Park
Oct. 18, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
 
The Trains at NorthPark
Northpark Mall
Nov. 22, 2025
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
 
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Trivia answer:   the Philippines  (source: The October 2025 Rotary magazine)
 
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