Contact Melissa Green or Kory Ashcraft to RSVP to attend. 

Nikolai Bogost is the tasting room manager for Hush & Whisper Distillery in Downtown Bryan. 

Nikolai joins the Hush and Whisper team with six years of bartending and restaurant experience. He moved to Bryan, Texas from Fort Hood at the age of 21, and started learning the craft of bartending just down the street at The Downtown Elixir. Since then he has bartended, head bartended, and managed the Front of House at Gate 12 Bar and Grill. He has several awards from bartending, including claim to one of the top 12 cocktails in the US from the International House of Lustau, and is an active member of the Chilled 100. Realizing he missed shaking cocktails and forming relationships with his guests in a bar setting, he comes to Hush and Whisper excited to showcase our local spirits and work with experienced bartenders to bring one of the most authentic cocktail experiences to Downtown Bryan. On his spare time he enjoys the company of his dogs, cats, and chickens, experimenting with cocktails, and sharing his passion with others.

Join us the 3rd Thursday of each month to help plan the activities of our annual Field of Valor - 1000 Flag Salute to Service at Veterans Park, November 9-17, 2024.

Sub-Committees:

• Sponsor Sign Sales
• Flag Tag Sales
• Publicity/Marketing
• Volunteer Recruitment
• Data Entry
• Logistics
• Special Events/Projects

Meeting Dates: July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21

Sub-Committees may hold additional meetings as needed. 

Rotarians of all leadership positions welcome to attend this FREE learning opportunity hosted by our District. Registration is required for this Zoom event. 

Info Link: Rotary D5910 One Summit Fall Assembly (Zoom) | Rotary District 5910 (rotary5910.org)

Calling all Members to explore our Rotary Trilogy to make your club irresistible!! There is no cost to attend this virtual meeting, but registration is required. The Magic of Rotary – Making Your Club Irresistible explores scenarios with focused discussions at this year’s District 5910 One Summit. Gain a better understanding of how the Trilogy of Membership, Public Image, and The Rotary Foundation work together. Join Rotarians from around our unique district at this virtual One Summit. It will be valuable to members at any stage of their Rotary journey – new members to experienced members and those in between! Guided Break-outs will be organized by Small Clubs (>50), Large Clubs (51+), and Rotaract Clubs.

Unlimited Potential is an organization that serves youth that has aged out of foster care from ages 18-25. They provide things like housing assistance, case management, educational assistance and more. Executive Director Kelyn Wardlaw knows how many challenges individuals face when they are no longer in the foster care system.

“Homelessness is rampant for this population once they turn 18 and often they’re told where you want to go and they’re given their possessions and they’re dropped off and told good luck,” said Wardlaw.

According to The Texas Tribune over 1,200 kids age out of foster care in Texas every year.

“Based on a variety of factors they may not be eligible for housing then what do we do,” said Wardlaw. “Residential would provide that stabilizing location where they can come, we can figure out all of their needs and start working on a plan instead of moving you from hotel to hotel or shelter to shelter.”

“We want our clients to learn how to live in a family-type situation where there are going to be some problems. There are going to be some ups and downs but we hope to get through that and learn some skills that will do them well,” said Hays.

Join us the 3rd Thursday of each month to help plan the activities of our annual Field of Valor - 1000 Flag Salute to Service at Veterans Park, November 9-17, 2024.

Sub-Committees:

• Sponsor Sign Sales
• Flag Tag Sales
• Publicity/Marketing
• Volunteer Recruitment
• Data Entry
• Logistics
• Special Events/Projects

Meeting Dates: July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21

Sub-Committees may hold additional meetings as needed. 

Registration Link: District Foundation Celebration Dinner | Rotary District 5910 (rotary5910.org)

Event Honoring Chuck & Becky Mason

The annual Bryan Rotary Field of Valor enlists Rotarians, Student Organizations, and Community volunteers to execute the Flag Field setup and break-down.

Below is a list of the volunteer dates. Both members and the public can 'book' a volunteer slot by entering your name**, phone number and email. Please register for every time slot where you will participate. Thank you for your Service!

FLAG DISPLAY

Saturday, 11/9/2024, Flag Field Setup at Veterans Park, 8:00 am-10:30 am (Click to Volunteer)

Sunday, 11/17/2024, Flag Field Break-Down at Veterans Park, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm (Click to Volunteer)

You will receive an email confirmation for each shift you register for. We will also send an email reminder the day before each shift. If you cannot make your shift, please try and find a substitute, and notify the Event Chair, Bunny Pratt, 979.571.9826 (text) or bunnypratt95@gmail.com.   

Flag Team 1 - Rotarians - please register individually

Flag Team 2 - Student Groups/Organizations - please have 1 Sponsor register (Per Campus) and then email me with head count - input your Group Name in the **Last Name field (i.e. BISD Ambassadors)

Flag Team 3 - Community Members - please register individually - choose this option if you want volunteer hours verified

Flag Team 4 - Military-Affiliated/Veteran Groups - please register individually - input your Group Name in the **Last Name field (i.e. PatriotPaws)

Flag Field Volunteers will assemble to uncap ground sleeves, unfurl, post, and tag 1000 American flags. The flags are 3ft by 5ft and attached to 10 foot metal poles. Volunteer groups are encouraged to wear matching organizational t-shirts. 

RAIN OR SHINE - dress appropriate for the weather forecast

TBA

Event S.W.O.T. Meeting

Join us the 3rd Thursday of each month to help plan the activities of our annual Field of Valor - 1000 Flag Salute to Service at Veterans Park, November 9-17, 2024.

Sub-Committees:

• Sponsor Sign Sales
• Flag Tag Sales
• Publicity/Marketing
• Volunteer Recruitment
• Data Entry
• Logistics
• Special Events/Projects

Meeting Dates: July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21

Sub-Committees may hold additional meetings as needed.