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March 2019
Steve Swanson | Improve Texas Schools
Steve Swanson, former Rotarian, is an Austin-based public school advocate and volunteer, the founder of Improve Texas Schools and a retired structural engineer, business executive and former vice president of Austin-based American Constructors, Inc. Steve's current focus is on improving our public schools by ensuring that education leaders comply with all existing ISD policies and state laws that relate to meeting the needs of students and make effective use of ISD resources both of which he argues is not happening…
Find out more »Meet the Long-Term Members – Christine, Haidar, Andy
Get to know some of our long-time members Andy Barclay, Haidar Khazen and Christine Kempff! They will be presenting on their Rotary experiences, lives and passions. During this meeting, we will also be writing teacher appreciation notes to the amazing educators of Pecan Springs Elementary.
Find out more »April 2019
April ACRC Social – Mini Golf!
Bring your friends and family for a Thursday evening full of mini golf fun! Meet at Peter Pan Mini Golf at 6 p.m. You can also BYOB. For rate information, visit http://peterpanminigolf.com/.
Find out more »ACRC Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament
Registration - 11:45am Tournament begins - 12:30pm $40 Suggested Donation All proceeds from the tournament will support the ACRC Foundation. Foundation projects in the past five years have included: Providing clean water to the village of Ndabibi, Kenya. Providing new latrines for eight primary schools in rural Kenya. Sponsorship of the Early Act First Knight character education program at Pecan Springs Elementary in East Austin. Education scholarships for members at Austin Clubhouse. Help us expand our impact by participating in…
Find out more »EAFK Knighting Ceremony – Cheer on the students of Pecan Springs!
Cheer on the students of Pecan Springs elementary as they are knighted for their exemplary character by a knight in full regalia! This is a part of the EarlyAct FirstKnight® (or EAFK) character education program from Knights of the Guild. Sponsored by Rotary Clubs, EAFK motivates and teaches children of all backgrounds to become civil, service-oriented people during their most formative years. ACRC sponsors the EAFK program at Pecan Springs Elementary. Together with the University Rotary Club, we provide 100% financial…
Find out more »Service: Hill Country Ride for Aids
Join us as we volunteer (set up, parking, tear down) for The Hill Country Ride for AIDS (HCRA). SIGN UP LINK The Hill Country Ride for AIDS (HCRA) is the largest fundraiser in central Texas for HIV/AIDS services. A family-friendly and festive bike ride through the beautiful hill country, the Ride raises funds that are given directly to nine local nonprofits who help those in our community affected by HIV/AIDS. In the past 19 years, the Ride has raised over…
Find out more »May 2019
EAFK Knighting Ceremony – Cheer on the students of Pecan Springs!
Cheer on the students of Pecan Springs elementary as they are knighted for their exemplary character by a knight in full regalia! This is a part of the EarlyAct FirstKnight® (or EAFK) character education program from Knights of the Guild. Sponsored by Rotary Clubs, EAFK motivates and teaches children of all backgrounds to become civil, service-oriented people during their most formative years. ACRC sponsors the EAFK program at Pecan Springs Elementary. Together with the University Rotary Club, we provide 100% financial…
Find out more »Sunday Funday – A Fundraiser to Benefit ACRC
Save the date for our annual Sunday Funday fundraiser. There will be games, food, music, a silent auction and a whole lot of fun. Proceeds will benefit current and future ACRC projects. In the past five years, our club has: Provided clean water to the village of Ndabibi, Kenya. Provided new latrines for eight primary schools in rural Kenya. Sponsored of the Early Act First Knight character education program at Pecan Springs Elementary in East Austin. Awarded education scholarships for…
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