Lindale Rotary Club

09/26/2025

153 days away from the 2026 Lindale Rotary Club Sportsman's Dinner. Sponsorships are filling up! It is never too early to reserve YOUR sponsorship and mark your calendar.

ᴍᴏɴᴅᴀʏ, ꜰᴇʙʀᴜᴀʀʏ 23, 2026 ꜰʀᴏᴍ 5:00 ᴘᴍ ᴛᴏ 8:00 ᴘᴍ
ʟɪɴᴅᴀʟᴇ ʀᴏᴛᴀʀʏ ᴄʟᴜʙ ʜᴏꜱᴛꜱ ᴛʜᴇ ʟɪɴᴅᴀʟᴇ ʀᴏᴛᴀʀʏ ᴄʟᴜʙ ᴀɴɴᴜᴀʟ ᴡɪʟᴅ ɢᴀᴍᴇ ᴅɪɴɴᴇʀ @ ʟɪɴᴅᴀʟᴇ ʜɪɢʜ ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ᴄᴀꜰᴇᴛᴇʀɪᴀ

With your help, support is given annually to: Bethesda Health Clinic, Boy Scouts Troup 351, Children's Advocacy Center of Smith County, ChristPoint Methodist Church Lindale, David Powell Food Pantry Of Lindale Texas, Heart & Hands of East Texas, A Christian Job Corps Site, Hope Haven of East Texas, Lillie Russell Memorial Library, Lindale Christmas Helpers, Lindale ISD Education Foundation, Lindale Youth Sports, Mercy Ships, and Vettes for Vets Texas

❤️This is a great fundraiser each year and fun for the whole family! Stop by Amanda Froebe-State Farm Agent for sponsorship/ticket information and join us for a night of wild game dinner, silent auction, live auction, raffles, and more.

09/24/2025

Did you know that a heart attack and cardiac arrest are NOT the same thing!?
I was today(57yo) years old and learned this!!
Cardiac arrest = electrical impulse issue
Heart attack = plumbing/clogged artery issue

Bob Fiorindino brought our guest speaker, Cecilia Wichmann today. She shared her testimony of her cardiac arrest journey and why she is passionate about CPR!

Thank you, Cecilia for your passion and lighting the spark about having basic CPR certifications!!

09/17/2025

Pam Burton brought our program, The Trotter House, with Beth Walker (Founder/President) and Teresa Boardman (Director of Development). Since opening in March 2023, God has allowed TH to walk alongside over 100 women in crisis and celebrate the births of more than 52 precious babies. At the heart of their ministry is a simple, powerful mission: to serve mothers in unplanned pregnancies or a mom experiencing a difficult life situation. They serve mom’s and their children from pregnancy through the first two years of life — with compassion, resources, and the hope of Christ. They accept clients, regardless of age (even minors) religion, or ethnicity. Most of their moms are teenagers. No pregnant mom is turned away.

Weekly programs include FREE pregnancy testing, FREE ultrasounds, and a life-skills based “Earn While You Learn” program offering critical education in pregnancy, birth, parenting, life skills, relationships, and fatherhood. These services are not only practical — they are life-changing. Many of the women who walk through our doors are vulnerable, scared, and uncertain. A free ultrasound, the window to the womb, often becomes the moment of clarity and courage that leads to life for their unborn child. More than 80% will choose life when they see their baby on ultrasound.

Trotter House’s impact is life-changing, but they cannot do it alone. Community support is essential to sustain this vital work.

09/11/2025

In honor and remembrance of 9/11, Charlene Burton brought Dr. Katrina Bright Cochran as our speaker. Dr. Cochran is a psychologist and author, and was among the many professionals and volunteers who traveled to New York City after the September 11 attacks in 2001. With prior experience assisting following the 1995 Murray Federal Building bombing in Oklahoma City, she was asked to develop faith-based training materials for Church World Service, The Salvation Army, and churches ministering to first responders and caregivers. Her powerful story of service and faith is told in her book, 9/11:Life Forever Changed.

A native of Oklahoma, Dr. Cochran has been a licensed psychologist for over 35 years and holds six college degrees., including two Ph.D.s. She is also a two-time cancer survivor, an accomplished clinician, and a popular speaker. In 2015, she was crowned Ms. Oklahoma Senior America. Today, she and husband, Norman, live in Hideaway, Texas, where she continues to inspire others through her resilience, faith, and dedication to service.

#9/11

08/28/2025

Congratulations to newly appointed Rotary Congratulations to International President Elect Olayinka Hakeem Babalola from Nigeria. He will serve as RI President 2026-2027.

Olayinka Hakeem Babalola, a member of the Rotary Club of Trans Amadi, Nigeria, has been selected to become Rotary International’s president for 2026-27.

Meet President-elect Yinka: https://on.rotary.org/41qIMBv

07/30/2025

Carroll Anderson brought our speaker this week, Tomasa King, docent for Grand Saline Salt Palace. Tomasa has held this position for 12 years. She is very involved in her community, and loves the rich history of her hometown. She also serves on the Main Street Board, Museum Board and previously on the Chamber of Commerce. Grand Saline sits on the largest, purest salt dome in North America. Distance is 1.6 miles across the dome. They have enough salt there to last 20,000 years. They use a room and pillar design method and do both evaporative salt and rock salt. Formerly called Jordan Saline, named after John Jordan who developed the Saline Prairie. Grand Saline means “great salt”, named by the Cherokee Indians. 100 miles of road underground. 205 employees currently employed there. So interesting to hear about this nearby landmark/treasure.

07/22/2025

Today’s speakers were Jeremy LaRue, Lindale Fire Chief and Asst Chief, Troy Pritchard of the Lindale Fire Department . They receive over 2200 calls per year (avg 5-7 calls/day), served by 3 stations in a 182 square mile area. They have round the clock staffing now. 66 people on the roster. Most are career firefighters elsewhere. They still have volunteers that can come in and help. Looking to build another station north of town. Lots of events coming up. National Night Out is 1st Tuesday (10/7) in October at Darden Park. Will also be set up at Countryfest 10/11 and will be involved in the Halloween event at Pickers Pavilion. They spoke on the new HB 198 (Wade Cannon Act) a bill that will ensure earlier, preventative medical screenings of occupational diseases for firefighters. October is Fire Safety Month. We are so thankful for our local firefighters and all they do for our community!

07/16/2025

Thank you to Susan West for bringing today’s speaker, Danny Brown, Smith County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5. Danny was sworn into office on October 1, 2024. Brown served for 12 years as Tyler ISD Police Chief prior to that. Danny has lived in Lindale for 20 years. He and his wife own a daycare in Lindale, Crayon Clubhouse Learning Center, and have fostered children since 2015. They’ve adopted four children from the CPS system, and have adult children, as well. They truly have a heart for children. Danny was accompanied by his bailiff, Trey Glover, Smith County Constable’s Office. We got to hear of the many functions of the JP office and how Danny is fulfilling plans to clear up old files and cases. Such an interesting and informative visit with Danny Brown today! He has passion for his job and Smith County.💙

07/11/2025

We were honored and blessed by our visit from the Canadian Lindale’s at our club meeting this week! Aleksander and Liliana Lindale made their first visit to Lindale, Texas while on their honeymoon in 2022. Each year they return for their anniversary and soak up all that Lindale and the Pineywoods of East Texas has to offer. Follow their journey and if you see them around, give them a warm East Texas welcome! Check out the news story on KLTV News about their visit.

07/11/2025

Have you been to the zoo lately? Well, we all want to go now that we’ve heard from Scott Maddox (President & CEO) of the Caldwell Zoo! Scott has served in nearly every department at the zoo for over 35 years! You can tell this guy really loves his job and has great passion for the staff and all the animals and exhibits.🐘🦒🐒🦍🦘🦛🦁 Thank you to Ed West for bringing this amazing speaker! Looks like it’s time for a trip to the zoo to check out the new Amazon River’s Edge!😁

06/07/2025

Thank you to American Legion Jordan-Duncan Post 15, Lindale, TX for hosting the annual Rotary Club Free Kid Fish 2025

The morning air was warm and humid, typical for a June day in East Texas. Fortunately, a steady breeze rolled off the water at American Legion Lake, offering relief and setting the tone for a peaceful, family-focused day. Along the tree-lined banks, the sounds of children’s laughter blended with t...

06/07/2025

Thank you to the Rotarians that showed up to assist with Rotary Club Free Kid Fish 2025