Kate Lozyk works as the Outreach Librarian for the Midlothian Public Library. She gave an enthusiastic presentation about our city’s library and its new home. Not just books, but many other things are available through the library, even small meeting rooms. Everyone should come and check it out. 

 

This was a talk about how we should relate to different generational groups (x, y. millennials, etc) to be able to relate to them and interest them in some of the activities we value, whether it be Rotary, Bible study, or some other interest. Ashley coaches actors and work in youth ministries. President Gayla is her proud aunt.

 

We got an update on Midlothian Police Department's cooperative effort with MISD, the School Resource Officer Program, on August 4th. Commander Jason Medina made the presentation. It was interesting to see the things these officers do to support security in our public schools in Midlothian.  Jason shown with our honorarium children's book and President Gayla.

 

We also had some officers there promoting Neighborhood Night Out, or NNO, which our Rotary Club helps support. We had a group picture made with some of the promotional materials. However, I don't have that picture at this time.

 

Aubrey and Giana were 2 of the 5 campers we chose to attend our Rotary District's RYLA Camp this year at Camp Hoblitzelle. They told us about their experiences, how the camp was different than what they expected, what a typical day was like, how they were assigned to different groups according to their personality or leadership style. 

 

Manna House's Norma Belcher brought us up to date on what's been going on with this local charity our Rotary Club has helped support for many years. She also gave us information on the Mayor's Back to School Block Party to be held downtown on the morning of August 1st.  We are one of the sponsors of that event for gathering school supplies and other items needed for the new school year. 

 

New Rotary President Gayla Johnson got to present her first children's library book to a speaker as our honorarium. We are now supplying the children's section of the new Midlothian Public Library at Midlothian City Hall.

 

Outgoing President John Piper ceremoniously passed the gavel to incoming President Gayla Johnson on June 23rd. Official change date as with all Rotary Club presidents is July 1, 2026. Congratulations to Gayla on her new job and to John for a job well done.

 

We are planning on having a program by our RYLA 2026 Campers on July 21, but Andy Palacios will be unable to attend that, so we invited him to come and say a few words at our meeting on June 23. He thanked the club for the opportunity to attend RYLA Camp and shared his ambitions in life. Always great to have our RYLA Campers talk about how RYLA has influenced their outlook on life.

 

Victoria shared some things about herself and her background prior to coming to the Chamber. She was happy to be able to serve at the Chamber since she had lived in Midlothian for several years prior while involved in mainly the aerospace industry. She talked about the way the Chamber promotes business and local activities, and partnering with organizations like Rotary and Lions. Picture is with our President John Piper and the book for the children's section at the Midlothian Public Library donated in her honor.