Join us as we SERVE, HONOR, and EDUCATE through our 1000 Flag Salute to Service during Veterans Week November 6-14, 2021.
Veterans Park is located at 3101 Harvey Rd, College Station, TX 77845.
Thanks to those of you who supported Bryan Rotary Club in this service project and fundraiser. Flag grid locations are downloadable below and we will have a list onsite in the info box stands.
Bryan Rotarians and their guests are invited to a private movie showing of "Hell or High Seas" on Tuesday, November 9, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, at Premiere Cinema Bryan. Click here to Pre-Register (seating is limited). The movie duration is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Learn about the Local A&M Consolidated High School graduates behind the movie and watch the Trailer: https://www.hellorhighseas.com/
HELL OR HIGH SEAS follows U.S. Navy veteran Taylor Grieger and writer Stephen O’Shea as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime — sailing around Cape Horn, the world’s most treacherous ocean waters. The documentary is a moving portrait of a veteran using his own painful journey with PTSD to find healing for himself, and to pave a smoother path for veterans returning to civilian life. From director Glenn Holsten, producer Chayne Gregg, and executive producer Robert Irvine, HELL OR HIGH SEAS is an adventure film with a deep, universal message about perseverance and hope.
Questions? Contact Movie Event Host, Bunny Pratt, 979-571-9826, bunny@bcins.net.
Veterans Day is observed annually on November 11th to honor all the people who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Bryan Rotary supports education, so we are inviting 5th grade students in public school, private school, or homeschool, to walk through the American history trail at Veterans Park in College Station to see the statues and learn about what they represent from the historical information panels.
MATCH each statue pictured on the activity form to what it represents at Veterans Park,
TAKE A PHOTO at Veterans Park of Student(s) with the form at any statue, historical brick, or in the field of flags.
Group Photo(s) + 5th Grade Teacher Name + School Name, or
Individual Student Photo + Parent Name + Student Name + School Name
Submitted pictures may be posted on Bryan Rotary's social media sites with #TogetherWeLearn. Individual student entries will be eligible for a local gift card drawing.
The 5th Grade School Campus with the greatest participation will be eligible for a $500 education grant. All entries due by 11/17/2021.
Bryan Rotary Club is proud to announce our 2021 Bryan Rotary 10 Award Winners! These companies represent the Top 10 Fastest Growing Small Businesses in Brazos County based on percentage of growth:
Support our Education initiatives by tagging a Flag for $50 in our annual Bryan Rotary Field of Valor - 1000 Flag Salute to Service, which is posted at Veterans Park in College Station each November. Questions? Call or Text (979) 361-7992. Click here to Tag a Flag or become a Corporate Sign Sponsor.
Scroll through The Eagle newspaper 16-page insert to see articles and photos chronicling Bryan Rotary Club's 100 years of service to the Bryan/College Station community and beyond. #RotaryOpensOpportunities
Dean of Mays Business School at Texas A&M | Professor of Marketing | Lowry & Peggy Mays Eminent Scholar Keynote speaker - Dr. Eli Jones
Presented by:
Individual tickets and tables are available in advance. The cost is $40 per person.
Join us in recognizing the 10 fastest growing local companies in the Brazos Valley. Come, celebrate with us when we announce the award winners at our lunch program, presented by Anco. Let's applaud the small companies that positively impact our economy! Reserve your seat to witness the reveal of the Anco Lifetime Achievement Award, the BV Economic Development Corporation Launch Award, and the Bryan Rotary 10 Winners. This year marks the 27th Anniversary of the Rotary 10 Awards!
The mission of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.
The Bryan Rotary club will fund up to $10,000 for local projects. Projects and programs should align with the goals of Rotary that is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. Projects should be sustainable and measurable.
RESTRICTIONS
A proposal should:
Be from a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
Be organized and managed by the applicant/organization
Fill one or more major unmet community needs
Be able to measure results of project
Grant funds cannot be used for:
The establishment of a foundation, permanent trust, or long-term interest-bearing account
Debt retirement
General operating expenses
Purchase of land or buildings
Fundraising activities
If grants are not implemented within 12 months of receipt of funds, the grant will be canceled and the recipient will be required to return the funds.
To download the 2021 grant application, click here.
Grant Submission Deadline = May 7, 2021
**For more information on Bryan Rotary Club Grants, contact Aron Collins (979‐764‐3076 or aroncollins@comfortkeepers.com) or James Edge (edgegop@gmail.com).
Due to the WINTER STORM WARNING in effect for our area between 9pm Saturday and 6pm Monday, our Monday, February 15 President's Day flag delivery has been cancelled. Typically when there is a 60% or greater chance of rain during the delivery hours we will cancel for the safety of our volunteers. We are all disappointed as we enjoy seeing the flags flying as much as our subscribers. Stay warm and stay safe!
Join us as we SERVE, HONOR, and EDUCATE through our 1000 Flag Salute to Service during Veterans Week November 7-15, 2020.
Veterans Park is located at 3101 Harvey Rd, College Station, TX 77845.
Thanks to those of you who supported Bryan Rotary Club in this service project and fundraiser. Flag grid locations are downloadable below and we will have a list onsite in the info box stands.
Veterans Day is observed annually on November 11th to honor all the people who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Bryan Rotary supports education, so we are inviting students and their families to enjoy an outdoor Family Adventure together and walk through the American history trail at Veterans Park in College Station to see the statues and learn about what they represent from the historical information panels. All qualifying online picture posts during the Bryan Rotary Field of Valor Event week, November 7-15, 2020, will be eligible for a drawing for local restaurant gift cards! Download the Statue Match Activity Form to participate.
Match each statue picture to what it represents at Veterans Park
Thank you very much for your club’s strong support of the Rotary Youth Exchange Program and, in particular, for hosting inbound students in past years.
Due to the pandemic, at this time no one knows for sure if we will be able to have the exchange program in the school year 2021-22. To insure places for our own young people who want to study abroad as Rotary Youth Exchange Students in 2021-22, tentative agreements are already being made to host students coming here from other countries.
In order for us to be prepared if exchanges do happen, we urgently need your assurance that your club will host again in the coming Rotary year.
For high school age young people for whom it fits, it is truly the opportunity of a lifetime. It is an unparalleled way for young people to discover who they are, develop self-reliance, and while they are at it, to discover the world around them. They learn how the people of the world think and what they value – and they teach others about tFor high school age young people for whom it fits, it is truly the opportunity of a lifetime. It is an unparalleled way for young people to discover who they are, develop self-reliance, and while they are at it, to discover the world around them. They learn how the people of the world think and what they value – and they teach others about their own culture. But why should it matter to the rest of us? Learning how other people think and what they value is critical to solving the problems that face our communities and our world. What better way for a young future leader to get started on this task than to live in another culture for a school year – or even a few weeks – as a Rotary Youth Exchange Student.
Please see the attached FAQ regarding this year's proposed bond for Bryan ISD. Please know I am available to answer questions or concerns regarding the bond.
As part of House Bill 3 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature in 2019, all ballot language for school bond elections MUST include the statement, "This is a property tax increase." However, the Bryan ISD 2020 Bond will NOT increase the district's current tax rate.
(The current tax rate is $1.2325 and the tax rate with the 2020 Bond would be $1.2325.)
Thank you,
Christie Whitbeck, Ph.D. ~Aggie Class of 2011
Superintendent, Bryan ISD
Bryan ISD Essential 8 Trait for October: Tolerance
"Inner compassion and outer tolerance can easily make a new world, a better world."
~Sri Chinmoy
Children First, Always Bryan ISD will provide positive educational experiences that ensure high school graduation and post-secondary success.
Support our Education initiatives by tagging a Flag for $50 in our annual Bryan Rotary Field of Valor - 1000 Flag Salute to Service, which is posted at Veterans Park in College Station each November. Questions? Call or Text (979) 361-7992.
Bryan Rotarians will be unable to deliver flags to homes and businesses for Memorial Day 2020 due to COVID concerns, but, we still want to honor the tradition and invite you to post remembrances or share your own flag photos on our Facebook Event page using the tag #TogetherWeHonor.
Bryan Rotary is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive at the Red Cross office in Bryan (4244 Boonville Rd.) this Saturday, March 28th. As the Executive Director of the Heart of Texas Chapter of the American Red Cross, I am charged with ensuring our blood drives are safe and that we can continue to supply blood to our community and country regardless of natural disaster, warfare or pandemics. I am requesting assistance from my fellow Rotarians as I navigate this mission in unprecedented circumstances.
Disruptions to blood donations can lead to shortages and cause delays in essential medical care. As of Monday, 3/23/2020, about 7,000 blood drives, representing approximately 200,000 fewer blood donations, have been canceled in the U.S. due to COVID-19 concerns. As concerns about the coronavirus pandemic rise, you can help by simply communicating these vital messages to the public:
• Donating blood is a safe process and people should not be concerned about giving or receiving blood during this challenging time.
• More healthy donors are needed to give now to prevent a blood shortage.
• Keep scheduled blood drives, which will allow donors the opportunity to give blood. As an emergency preparedness organization, the Red Cross has also taken additional steps to ensure the safety of staff and donors at each Red Cross blood drive.
As we all know, COVID-19 has us taking extra precautions in an effort to curb the onset of cases. In line with that objective, the board has voted to cancel our club meetings for the remainder of March and April 1.
As you may have heard, there is a serious shortage of blood in the blood banks. No surprise, Rotarian AJ Renold and her team at the Red Cross have been working tirelessly to assemble a full team to be able to host a blood drive locally.
We will need 30 people who are able to donate blood to show up to donate on Saturday, March 28th. Further details on time and location will be forthcoming. In the meantime, please download the "Blood Donor American Red Cross" app to your phone so you can be prepared to give. Also, please encourage friends and family to do the same.
Rotarians, I'm so very honored to serve as your president and to call you friends. Should you have a need, please make it known to me so we can step up. We are the family of Rotary and we will get through this together.
Yours in Service,
Joan Quintana
2019-2020 President
Bryan Rotary Club
Bryan Rotary Club Meetings Suspended through April 1
Click here for the online nomination formto identify a business eligible for the Bryan Rotary 10 Awards Program. Help us celebrate 27 years of honoring small businesses and watch the winners walk the blue carpet!
QUALIFICATIONS:1) Independent, privately-held corporation, proprietorship or partnership that has been in business at least 5 years (franchises are not eligible); 2) Headquartered in Brazos County; 3) Sales of more than $50,000 but less than $25 million in fiscal 2014; 4) Five-year sales history (2015-2019) must show an increase from fiscal 2018-2019.
For the 27th year, Bryan Rotary wants to recognize the 10 fastest growing privately owned small businesses in the Brazos Valley. Nominated companies will receive an application to submit their gross sales information. All submissions are confidential and only the percentage of sales growth is published for the winners. We need you to help identify every company that may be eligible for this prestigious awards program.
And, Save the Date, June 17, 2020, for our Awards Luncheon when we will announce the 10 Fastest Growing Businesses in the Brazos Valley.
Bryan Rotary Clubs thanks ANCO insurance for underwriting the 2020 BRC10 Awards program and appreciates the ongoing partnership with the B/CS Chamber of Commerce and the Texas A&M Mays School of Business for their support and participation.
The Bryan Rotary Club will award $10,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations in the Bryan-College Station area. The grant program was created to fund projects and programs which align with the goals of Rotary to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. The applicants must be a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, be organized and managed by the applicant/organization, fill one or more major unmet community needs and have measurable results.
The deadline for submitting an application is March 10, 2020, and the recipients will be notified on March 20, 2020.
For more information and to download the application form, click HERE.
Tag#TwoInBlue and help show your support for our Local Bryan Police Department by sponsoring American flags in the Field of Valor to honor their vocation! This is a 2 for 1 offer! For a $50 donation, we will post flags in the names of two people who serve daily in the Bryan Police Department. We'll assign the Officer names to your tag, so just Click here to donate.
ATTN: Aggieland Rotary, Bryan Rotary, & College Station Rotary
You are invited to our RotaryTri-Club Picnic Party with your family on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Come and go between 4:00-8:00 pm.
This will be hosted outdoors on Dan Warden's property. Come by after school with your kids and grandkids for yard games and a kid friendly supper!
Bryan Rotary Club will provide hot dogs & chips with the fixins' along with Lemonade. You are welcome to bring a dessert or beverage of choice to share. We hope to see you all there as we connect with the Family of Rotary. Please RSVP so know whether to expect you.
If you have questions, call Dan Warden at 979-571-6577 or Aron Collins at 979-574-0667.
#Connect #FamilyOfRotary #FunTimes
P.S. Dress is summer casual. There is a bathroom on site .
Bryan Rotary Club is proud to announce our 2019 Bryan Rotary 10 Award Winners! These companies represent the Top 10 Fastest Growing Small Businesses in Brazos County based on percentage of growth:
Launch Award - sponsored by the Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation - presented to EVO Conversion Systems
Award for Lifetime Business Achievement- sponsored by Anco - presented to Allen Honda
We regret that our Keynote Speaker, Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale (Gallery Furniture) was unable to attend due to a medical emergency. Please join us in wishing him a quick return to full health.
Only members of the Aggieland, Bryan and College Station Rotary Clubs may submit nominations.
This award is given annually to a Brazos County business that has successfully contributed to the quality of life of the community, has achieved a high level of success and respect in their industry and whose business philosophy is consistent with the Object of Rotary and/or the Rotary Four Way Test.
CRITERIA TO CONSIDER WHEN NOMINATING The Business:
Must have a substantial presence in Brazos County,
Must have been operating in Brazos County for an extended time,
Should have had a positive economic impact on the community and/or provided job growth in the community.
-- Deadline to Nominate – April 12, 2019 --
Contact Elena Scoggins with any questions: sanele1213@gmail.com or 979-218-1642.
Click here for the online nomination formto identify a business eligible for the Bryan Rotary 10 Awards Program. Help us celebrate 26 years of honoring small businesses and watch the winners walk the blue carpet!
QUALIFICATIONS:1) Independent, privately-held corporation, proprietorship or partnership that has been in business at least 5 years (franchises are not eligible); 2) Headquartered in Brazos County; 3) Sales of more than $50,000 but less than $25 million in fiscal 2014; 4) Five-year sales history (2014-2018) must show an increase from fiscal 2017-2018.
For the 26th year, Bryan Rotary wants to recognize the 10 fastest growing privately owned small businesses in the Brazos Valley. Nominated companies will receive an application to submit their gross sales information. All submissions are confidential and only the percentage of sales growth is published for the winners. We need you to help identify every company that may be eligible for this prestigious awards program.
And, Save the Date, June 26, 2018, for our Awards Luncheon when we will announce the 10 Fastest Growing Businesses in the Brazos Valley.
Bryan Rotary Clubs thanks ANCO insurance for underwriting the 2019 BRC10 Awards program and appreciates the ongoing partnership with the B/CS Chamber of Commerce and the Texas A&M Mays School of Business for their support and participation.
The Bryan Rotary club will fund a total of $10,000 for local projects. Projects and programs should align with the goals of Rotary to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. Projects should be sustainable and measurable. Deadline to submit is March 12.
For more information and to download the application form, click HERE.
Bryan Rotary Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
Join us as we SERVE, HONOR, and EDUCATE in our 1000 Flag Salute to Service during Veterans Week November 10-18, 2018, at Veterans Park in College Station.
Flag grid locations are posted and we will have a list onsite in the info box stands.
Take time November 10-18 to walk through the Field of Valor virtual field trip at Veterans Park. It's geared towards 5th grade students to #Inspire experiential learning. Look for the signs posted at 10 history stations located along the memorial trail. Start at the flag field closest to the softball parking lot with a pledge to the American flag and end with a moment of silence at the War on Terror monument featuring a piece of the World Trade Centers from the 9/11 attack. Click the YouTube playlist below for short video clips provided by Mr. Pratt (A&M Consolidated US History and Economics teacher) and download or print the script booklet to read about the 10 history stations.
Tag a flag in the 2018 Bryan Rotary Field of Valor Display! For a $50 donation, a 3'x5' American Flag on a 10' pole will be tagged with your name and your Honoree's information.
For Veterans Week 2018, November 11-18, the Bryan Rotary Club will setup our 7th Annual Field of Valor - 1000 Flag Salute to Service. The Bryan Rotary Field of Valor exists to SERVE the community through funds raised, to HONOR our military, veterans, and first-responders who serve selflessly, and to EDUCATE students through scholarships and Teacher mini-grants. Thank you for your support!
Bryan Rotary Club is proud to announce our 2018 Bryan Rotary 10 Award Winners! These companies represent the Top 10 Fastest Growing Small Businesses in Brazos County based on percentage of growth:
Launch Award - presented to G-Con Manufacturing Inc. presented by the Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation
Award for Lifetime Business Achievement- presented to Smith Dairy Queens presented by Anco
Special thanks to our Keynote Speaker, Tommy Williams (Senior Advisor for Fiscal Affairs - Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott), our project partners the Mays Business School, the B/CS Chamber of Commerce, and to the event's financial underwriter, Anco Insurance.
The funds and services donated help honor veterans, active military, & first responders, and support our key education initiatives including teacher mini-grants, community grants, and student scholarships.
Join us as we SERVE, HONOR, and EDUCATE in our 1000 Flag Salute to Service during Veterans Week November 4-12, 2017, at Veterans Park in College Station.
Flag grid locations are posted and we will have a list onsite in the info box stands.
Tag a flag in the 2017 Bryan Rotary Field of Valor Display! For a $50 donation, a 3'x5' American Flag on a 10' pole will be tagged with your Honoree's information.
For Veterans Week 2017, November 4-12, the Bryan Rotary Club will setup our 6th Annual Field of Valor - a patriotic display of 1000 American flags in Veterans Park. The primary purposes of the FOV are to raise funds to SERVE the community, to HONOR our military, veterans, and first-responders who serve selflessly, and to EDUCATE students through scholarships and Teacher mini-grants. Thank you for your support!
Bryan Rotary Club is proud to announce our 2017 Bryan Rotary 10 Award Winners! These companies represent the Top 10 Fastest Growing Small Businesses in Brazos County based on percentage of growth:
Congratulations to the 2017 Scholarship Winners from Bryan High School and Bryan Collegiate High School!! Each student will receive a $2000 award upon enrollment at the college of their choice.
Individual Tickets are $40. Tables of 8 are available. Pre-payment is required.Reservation deadline is Friday, 6/9/17. Please include the first & last name of each attendee when you register.
Bryan Rotary Club is proud to provide grants to Bryan area teachers and awarded $10,494.28 this year. Congratulations to the 2016-2017 Grant recipients!!
Click here for the online nomination form to identify a business eligible for the Bryan Rotary 10 Awards Program. Nominations accepted February 15 through March 15, 2017.
QUALIFICATIONS:1) Independent, privately-held corporation, proprietorship or partnership that has been in business at least 5 years (franchises are not eligible); 2) Headquartered in Brazos County; 3) Sales of more than $50,000 but less than $25 million in fiscal 2012; 4) Five-year sales history (2011-2015) must show an increase from fiscal 2015-2016.
2017 Club Grants Now Available for Local Projects!
The Bryan Rotary club will fund up to $10,000 for local projects. Projects and programs should align with the goals of Rotary that is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. Projects should be sustainable and measurable.
RESTRICTIONS
A proposal should:
Be from a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
Be organized and managed by the applicant/organization
Fill one or more major unmet community needs
Be able to measure results of project
Grant funds cannot be used for:
The establishment of a foundation, permanent trust, or long-term interest-bearing account
At our Blood Drive on Wednesday, August 3, twenty-three Qualifying Donors contributed 36 Units of Blood which doubled the totals from our January drive. This impressive result occurred because so many donors volunteered to do automated donations through the apheresis machines. A special thanks to the many Bryan & Aggieland Rotarians who took time to donate and especially to Charles Gilliland for coordinating the drive! Check out the video link and we hope you can join us in January 2012 at our next blood drive.
Over the past several months the officers, board of directors and several interested members of the Bryan Rotary Club have undertaken a three year strategic planning process. The three outcome goals from this process were recently presented to the club. As a result of this planning process, the Bryan Rotary Club will focus on achieving the following goals during the period of 2011-2013:
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