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70 Years of Service to the Fort Worth Community and our world.

October 30, 2025, is the 70th Anniversary of our Rotary Charter

Welcome to our Club!

Service Above Self

We meet In Person

Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m.

River Crest Country Club

1501 Western Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76107
United States of America

Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday.

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Second Tuesday Meeting

Jun. 09, 2026

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Fourth Tuesday Meeting

Jun. 23, 2026

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Second Tuesday Meeting

Jul. 14, 2026

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Fourth Tuesday Meeting

Jul. 28, 2026

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Second Tuesday Meeting

Aug. 11, 2026

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Fourth Tuesday Meeting

Aug. 25, 2026

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Rotary Club of Fort Worth South celebrates 70 years of Community Service

Fort Worth South Rotary was chartered on April 18, 1955

Originally chartered as the South Fort Worth Rotary. In 1974, the name was changed to the Rotary Club of Fort Worth South. The Rotary Club of Fort Worth sponsored our Club.

Members have gathered the photos taken over the past 70 years for a 70th Anniversary Photo Album. To see an online version of that photo album, click here.

Fort Worth Rotary Club announces 25-26 Community Grant Guidelines

Rotary Club of Fort Worth South Community Grant Guidelines 2025-2026

Focus: Helping Children and Youth Who Struggle to Read

Recognizing that supplemental support is needed in our community for many children and youth to overcome reading barriers, The Rotary Club of Fort Worth South welcomes grant proposals from any community-based non-profit organization serving Tarrant County that provides reading intervention for school-age children (pre-K through high school). We are seeking projects or programs that help individual school-age children learn to read. Applicants must have 501(c)(3) status. Applicants may apply for a one-time grant of up to $4,000. The Rotary Club of Fort Worth South may choose to award all or any part of a grant request, depending on funds available and the decision of the Foundation Committee and the Board of Directors.

Brave Beauty Boxes for battered women

Spreading strength one lipstick at a time.

At the September 10th meeting, members prepared Brave Beauty Boxes for Domestic Violence Shelters. The boxes were lovingly filled with makeup essentials for the women being sheltered. The gesture is a reminder that they are seen, valued, and incredibly strong.

Two members receive Paul Harris Fellow Recognition

Members Judy & Jerry earned recognition as Paul Harris Fellows.

Judy earned her Paul Harris +3, and Jerry earned his Paul Harris Fellow

for their generous support of the Rotary Foundation

The Rotary Foundation helps to fund life-changing projects like eradicating polio, providing clean water, and supporting education worldwide. Plus, supporting our local community projects in Fort Worth.

The Rotary Club of Fort Worth South awatds bikes to local students

Rotary Club of Fort Worth South awarded several bikes to students at each grade level at RJ Wilson Elementary School.

Thank you, long-time member Jeff Masure, for the generous donation to purchase the bikes.

Rotary Club of Fort Worth South recognized first responders at May 20th Meeting

We were happy to honor Engineer Brad Adamcik for his courageous actions and truly appreciate all that our First Responders do to keep our city safe.

Rotary Club of Fort Worth South - Genovese Foundation First Responders Awards: Firefighter of the Year
Engineer Brad Adamcik | Engine 22

Celebrating the Heart of Our Schools at the Rotary Club of FortWorth South

The Rotary Club of Fort Worth South hosted our Teachers of the Year during our May 20th meeting.

Our club recognized some truly outstanding educators who are making a difference every single day.

Please join us in congratulating our Teachers of the Year 2025:

Paschal High School – Davin Haley
McClean Middle School – Maricela Guevara
RJ Wilson Elementary– Jake Stepan

First Responders recognized at May 13th Club Meeting

Genovese Foundation First Responders Awards recognition ceremony at our May 13th Meeting.

Firefighter of the Year: Engineer Brad Adamcik | Engine 22

On August 10th, 2024, the Fort Worth Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in the 4200 block of Eastland Avenue with a reported victim trapped inside. Upon arrival, crews were met with heavy fire and thick black smoke. Bystanders confirmed that there was an elderly and disabled woman in the bedroom of her home and could not get out. Firefighters from Engine 22 were familiar with the layout of the home and immediately made the way to the bedroom window. Engineer Adamcik climbed through the window and located the woman in the dense, dark smoke.

Fort Worth South Rotary Club hosts annual 4-Way Test Speach Contest

Talented students from Paschal High School for participating in our annual Rotary 4-Way Test Speech Contest!

Thank you to the talented students from Paschal High School for participating in our annual Rotary 4-Way Test Speech Contest. Each student spoke about how the questions guide their personal and professional decisions.

Congratulations to our winner Marva.

Rotary Club of Fort Worth South announces 2025 Community Grant Recipients

Congratulations to the 2025 Fort Worth South Rotary’s Community Grant Recipients!

We are proud to support the incredible organizations working tirelessly to combat hunger and food insecurity in Tarrant County.

Welcome to our new member Blake Cabano

Welcome Blake Cabano (center), shown here with Club President, Mike Peck (left) and membership chairperson Monique Cabano (right).

Blake Cabano joined Rotary at our November 12th meeting, making Rotary a family affair. Mike's spouse, Monique Cabano, is our club membership chair. Mike works as an accountant for the City of Fort Worth.

Book Vending Machine at Richard Wilson Elementary School

The ribbon cutting for the brand-new Book Vending Machine took place September 5th at Book Vending Machine at Richard Wilson Elementary School in Fort Worth.

We’re thrilled to announce we cut the ribbon on the brand-new Book Vending Machine at Richard Wilson Elementary School!

District Governor Pat Peters visits our Nov 14th Meeting

Pat Peters, District Governor for Rotary District 5790 visited our November 14th meeting.

Every year the sitting district governor for each of Rotary Internationals districts world wide visits the clubs in their district. At our most recent meeting, we hosted DG Pat Peters who spoke about happenings both International and on our district and its 68 clubs.

This years theme is Supporting Mental...Rotary and its members doing what it can to support those suffering from this disease. As well as working with agencies specializing in mental health.

TCU Nursing Student scholarship awared by Fort Worth South Rotary Club

Siobhan Slattery was awarded our annual TCU Nursing Student Scholarship

A Lunch and Lesson on the Economy

At the Tuesday Jan 10th meeting, members of the Rotary Club of Fort Worth South enjoyed a lunch and lesson from our own John Pardue and Robert Holman presented who presented economical facts from 2022.

The informative session also included what might be happening in 2023. They included interest rates, inflation, bonds, good investments and not so good investments. Questions were asked and thoughtful answers were given. Thank you to you both for sharing your insights

South meets Western as in Rotary Clubs

Lydia Guajardo Rickard, Executive Director Camp Bowie District. Speaking to a Full House at a joint Rotary meeting of the Rotary Club of Fort Worth South and the Rotary Club of Western Fort Worth.

The November 8th meeting was a historic occasion. This joint meeting between these two clubs was a first. Speaking to an audience made up of Rotarians from two different clubs, the Executive Director of the Camp Bowie district shared some great ideas for the future of Camp Bowie District. Every chair in the room was filled at the Ridglea Country Club where the event was held.

Guest Speaker Victor Brooks shares the value of a Tarrant County College education

Tarrant County Colleges Victor Brooks, provided an inspiring presentation at our Tuesday noon luncheon meeting at the River Crest Country Club in Fort Worth.

The Rotary Club of Fort Worth South is providing 2 full scholarships covering the full tuition of 2 students that are attending Tarrant County College.

Bud to the Rescue

Sometimes the best laid plans of our bi-weekly meetings go arigh. We had planned District Governor Dan Steele as our guest speaker for our September 27th meeting. Unfortunately, DG Dan is sidelined due back surgery. Area Governor Bud Walker stepped in to give a wonderful presentation.

Introduced by Immediate Past President Theresa Hocker, Bud, to quote member Ellen Kurtzman, provided a "fine speech where we are learning much about ways to improve the club".

Chris Cobler, Publisher and CEO speaks at Rotary Club of Fort Worth South meeting

There may be some irony in this photo of Chris Cobler in front of the Rotary Four Way Test banner. He is a well respected journalist that exudes the tenants of our Four Way Test of the things we say and do.

Speaking at our September 13th meeting, the Publisher and Editor of the Fort Worth Report provided a frank journalistic assessment of public issues related to Fort Worth and Tarrant county.

2022 First Responders Honored

Congratulations to our hometown heroes honored at this week's First Responder Awards Luncheon.

Always one of our favorite days -- the annual Vincent Genovese First Responders Awards Luncheon. where we honor hometown heroes serving in local police, fire and EMT departments. Jeffrey Ives, Valerie Carson, and Luis Canizares were honored for their work! To all of our first responders, THANK YOU!!! More photos from the event are located in our Photo Album.

70th Anniversary Photo Album

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Charleen Goldston

Oct. 31, 2025

2022 First Responders Awards

9 image(s)

John Pardue

Mar. 24, 2022

Rotary at a Glance

7 image(s)

Nov. 30, 2017

Lifetime Service Above Self Award

1 image(s)

Dec. 11, 2014

Angel Tree 2014

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Dec. 11, 2014

Rotary Builder Award 2014

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Sep. 18, 2014

Stop Hunger Now Project

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Aug. 06, 2014

A/B Honor Roll Rewards RJ Wilson Elem.

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Jul. 02, 2014

Police and Fireman of the Year Awards

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Jul. 02, 2014

Dictionaries RJ Wilson,Rosemont

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Jul. 02, 2014

FLAGS 2014

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Jun. 18, 2014

New Members

3 image(s)

Jun. 18, 2014

Boats Delivered to Philippines

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Jun. 12, 2014

Our Monthly Theme

President

Charleen Goldston

President Elect

Monique Cabano

Immediate Past President

Secretary

Treasurer

Chair - Membership

Chair - Rotary Foundation

Mike Peck

Chair - Club Service

Martha Higdon

Sergeant-at-Arms

Frank Neal

The Rotary Club of Fort Worth provides service to others, promotes integrity, advances world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.

Rotary is the world's oldest service club organization and our club (one of over 32,000 clubs worldwide) and its members are committed to service in the local Fort Worth communities and internationally through various programs including those supporting our vocations and our youth. Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.