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32nd Annual Lake Joe Pool Pumpkin Run-- Sat. Oct. 13th

Thirty Two Years Ago our club conducted the first Lake Joe Pool Pumpkin Run. (Side note: Lake Joe Pool wasn't even open at that point. It was still filling up to become a lake!)

Since then we have raised over $560,000 for local and regional charities. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and requires not only 100% commitment from our club, but over 150 volunteers from the community help make this an HUGE success every year.

The Pumpkin Run is actually 3 runs--One Mile, 5K and 10K. The 5K and 10K offer CASH AWARDS for the fastest times as well Team Awards for largest teams and a School Challenge with awards for the largest turnout from schools.

If you'd like to register yourself or your team, click here.

Heroes and Horses - Sept 18th

Heroes & Horses by Ethan Forester

This Montana-based nonprofit organization has created an innovative, three-phase reintegration program, which is offered to qualifying combat veterans (at no cost to them) suffering from PTSD. Our speaker is Ethan Forester--son of our own Rae Ann Forester.

Ethan works for this group in Montana. (That's Ethan's picture) He found his calling for working with big animals while a member of the Silver Spurs at the University of Texas. This honorary male service organization is responsible for the handling and care-taking of Bevo. Ethan is also an Eagle Scout and Rylarian.

Upcoming Speakers/Topics

(Details will be added when available)

Sept. 25th Corporate Checkup – Issues You Should Check to Ensure Your Company Is in Good Health by Attorney Chris McNeill

Chris came and spoke a couple of months back when we met at Airhogs Stadium. He was very well received and so we've invited him back to talk about different topic.

Oct. 2nd Boy Scouts of America--What's New by Charlie Simmons

Oct. 9th PUMPKIN RUN MEETING by Glen McCrary It's important to attend this meeting since our Annual Pumpkin Run will be the following Saturday. Learn what's changed and what your assignment will be.

Oct. 16th Annual Governor's Visit by District Governor, Bill Slicker Great timing for the DG to come--right after our biggest fund raiser of the year. You'll want to hear what Bill has to say and learn what's going on in District 5810 beyond our club. (Remember that next year, our own Beverly Grogan will be the DG! A first for GP Metro!)

Oct. 23rd GPISD State of the Union by Dr. Susan Hull, Superintendent Come and hear all of the GREAT things happening in our district and why other districts are sending representatives to see (and copy) what's going on in the GPISD.

Oct. 30th American Foundation for Suicide Prevention by Lori Crider Come out to learn about the largest private funder for suicide prevention research and education.

Melinda Polley Receives Paul Harris Fellowship

A well-deserved CONGRATULATIONS to Melinda who did an outstanding job leading this club over the past Rotary year. In addition to receiving the gavel plaque (pictured), she was also honored with a Paul Harris Fellowship. Click here to learn more about this fellowship.

Gov. Rick at Epic Waters

GP United Charities - Grant from District 5810

With a matching grant from Rotary District 5810, GP Metro Rotarians provided a "wrap" for Grand Prairie United Charities' delivery van.

Veterans Day 2015

Posted on Nov 10, 2015

Rotarians of Grand Prairie Metro worked in cooperation with City of Grand Prairie Parks & Recreation, City Council Members and members of Grand Prairie Rotary to provide meals for Veterans and guests at the City's annual Veterans' Day celebration.

Children First Grand Prairie ISD & District Grant project 2014

Posted by Rae Ann Forester on Jun 29, 2015

Grand Prairie Metro Rotary applied for and received a grant from Rotary District 5810 to provide outdoor playground and equipment for Children First, Inc. Coordinating with Grand Prairie ISD, Rotarians provided 1 table, 3 benches, a goal and pavement for half-court basketball.

Mogbuama Water Well

Posted by Glen McCrary

Our Water Well in Mogbuama, Sierra Leone is complete! A special thank-you to all the Grand Prairie Metro Rotarians, in cooperation with Water H2O Thrive, who helped with this worthy Rotary project out at our garage sale at Orphans of the World & to the Pumpkin Run volunteers who made this well happen!

Rotary Pilot Programs

Posted by Glen McCrary on Apr 04, 2011

Two new models of Rotary club membership have been authorized on a trial basis. They are:

Help Rotary End Polio!

Posted by Glen E. McCrary on Jan 17, 2011

After 20 years of hard work, Rotary and its partners are on the brink of eradicating this tenacious disease, but a strong push is needed now to root it out once and for all. It is a window of opportunity of historic proportions.

Who We Work With

Posted by Glen E. McCrary