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Maintenance work at the garden

With over 20 years of experience in emergency medical care, LaTrilla Cassey has dedicated her career to providing compassionate and effective support to those in need. Her extensive background includes a range of roles in high-pressure medical environments, where she developed a deep understanding of both the physical and emotional aspects of healing.

As the owner of Healing Hands Open Heart CPR, LaTrilla combines her medical expertise with a holistic approach to wellness. She is passionate about empowering individuals to take charge of their health and well-being through personalized care and attention.

In addition to her medical credentials, LaTrilla is committed to continuous learning and adaptation to the latest practices in healthcare, ensuring that her clients receive the best possible support.  

Staci Wright stands at the forefront of innovative entrepreneurship and social change, with a storied career spanning two decades. Her journey as a business owner is marked by the founding of six startups and the securing of 28 patents, testament to her inventive spirit and commitment to pioneering new paths in the business world. Staci's ventures are diverse, yet all share a common thread: a vision for creating impactful, sustainable change through business excellence.

Beyond her remarkable achievements in entrepreneurship, Staci is deeply invested in community service and volunteerism. Her dedication extends over a decade, during which she has actively contributed to various organizations, served on boards, and supported initiatives aimed at addressing societal challenges. This aspect of her life underscores a profound connection to social responsibility and the belief that businesses should play a crucial role in fostering societal well-being.

At the heart of Staci’s professional ethos is HeartProfit, a community she leads that unites business owners and leaders around the idea that businesses can—and should—operate on principles of care, compassion, and connection. HeartProfitchampions a model where efficiency and profit are balanced with a commitment to making a positive social impact, encouraging a redefinition of success in the business landscape. Through her leadership, Staci is not just reshaping business practices but inspiring a movement that seeks to transform how businesses engage with the world.

Come help Sharon achieve her goal of 10 blankets by the end of January.  There is so many different skill levels needed to help accomplish this tremendous project.

We need people to cut bags, make the yarn balls, and crochet.  We will teach you how do any of the tasks. 

If you are interested in helping crochet, please bring a crochet needle size P.  You can get these at Walmart, Hobby Lobby, or Michaels

BRING FRIENDS AND FAMILY

A Meal Train page at https://mealtrain.com/m403ek has been established for Brandon Trainor and his family. As many of you know, Brandon recently experienced a medical emergency and is currently on the road to recovery. During this challenging time, we want to rally around the family to provide them with one less thing to worry about: meals.

This meal train is an opportunity to support Brandon, Lauren, and their family by ensuring they have nourishing meals and a little extra comfort as they navigate this difficult time. There is also a Donation section on the page that will go directly to the Trainor Family to help in this time of need.

Join Little Elm Rotary Club for Our First Service Project of 2025!

📅 Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
⏰ Time: Starting at 8:00 AM
📍 Location: Beard Park Trail

The Beard Park Trail is in need of some TLC, and we’re stepping up to help! Due to low lake levels, a significant amount of debris has become visible and needs to be removed.

Here’s how you can help:

• What to Bring: Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes.
• What’s Provided: Trash bags and a limited number of pickers will be available.

Meeting Points:

• Group 1: Parking lot of Tender.
• Group 2: Fountain at McCord Park.

Both groups will work toward meeting in the middle of the trail.

Let’s come together to make a difference in our community. We hope to see you there!

We need volunteers to help represent the Rotary club at the donation site.

We need 1 volunteer from 10:30 to 1:30 (set up)

Need 2 volunteers from 1:30 to 3:30 (breakdown)

Little Elm Rotary and Carter Bloodcare are hosting a blood drive on Saturday, January 25th, from 11:00 am - 3:30 pm at Kroger parking lot in Little Elm.
Click this link to reserve a donation time:
https://www.greatpartners.org/.../drive_schedule/159983

Come join us in making these amazing mats.  Even if you haven't done this before, we can show you. 

Join us for a hands-on service project that’s all about getting your hands dirty and making a difference! In this fun and rewarding event, we’ll come together to plant potatoes—a staple crop that not only nourishes communities but also represents growth, sustainability, and teamwork.

Participants will learn the basics of potato planting, from preparing the soil and spacing the seed potatoes to understanding the care needed for a bountiful harvest. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or trying it out for the first time, this project is a great way to connect with nature and contribute to St Arbor's food initiative.  it is desire to be able to harvest no less than 1,000 pounds of potatoes this year.

The potatoes we plant will support [Little Elm Area  Food Bank and their affiliates, Little Elm Lovepacs, Heart of the City, Little Elm ISD and our own St Arbor tiny food pantry], ensuring fresh, nutritious food reaches those who need it most. So grab your gloves, bring your enthusiasm, and let’s dig in to make a lasting impact!

Sharon Weekes, who is she?

• Wife, mother, grandmother.
• Worked in the airline industry for almost 40 years before retiring in 2012.
• Traveled over the world seeing places she would never thought to go or could afford.

Sharon is a person of many talents, some of which would surprise many people.

Jeff Molby (pronounced Mole-bee) is a Rotarian from Caro, Michigan (pronounced Care-oh) where he's been volunteering for the American Cancer Society in recent years.

He's also a minimalist who loves to travel, so in the fall of 2023, he sold everything and set off on a two-year bike tour around the country in order to help people get to their chemo appointments.

Rotary Club to serve by  helping during the 11th annual Big Easy in Little Elm on Saturday, March 1, 2025!  We have been asked to provide help during the 5K race.  That would consist of serving water to the runners; collecting cups that fall to the ground; encouraging runners to keep going and assiting if there are any trip and falls until official help can arrive.  We will also need a few people the day of (if anyone is interested to help with packet pick up).  If anyone is interested in packet pick up, please email me directly.  I need to know by 02/24/2024 if you plan to attend on either day of tihs event so that I can secure a parking decal for you.

Rekesha Pittman excels at turning talents into treasure. She has helped visionaries worldwide launch profitable books and businesses through innovative training and coaching systems. She is the Founder of The EAST Formula™ in Frisco, Texas. Rekesha is in-demand as a professional speaker and panelist for a wide variety of topics including book publishing, business strategies, performing arts, and entrepreneurship.

Rekesha has authored multiple books including:

• Cultivate Your Core Talent
• Birth of a Saleswoman
• ABCs of Authorship
• Book Publishing Master Plan
• 7 Ways to Get Speaking Engagements
• Get Write, Church!
• Money on the Books
• Masterful Mentorship: Leadership, Life, and Love Lessons

Rekesha has personally trained over 1,000 authors worldwide to publish bookstore-quality books. She provides innovative webucation sessions, creative curriculum, strategic coaching, and proven profit-making strategies through online training, speaking platforms, live workshops, masterminds, and group educational sessions.

Open and encouraged for all members.  Required for new members as a Red Badge completion task.

Dana Gage is founder of The LV Project, formed in 2012 following the preventable drowning of her 15-year-old son, Connor, at a lake birthday party. The LV Project is dedicated to buoyancy on water and in life, focusing on open water safety and the importance of wearing life vests on lakes. 
The LV Project also completes service projects that give people in need a lift. Previously, Dana's career was based in the sports and media business, where she held a variety of corporate marketing positions, including 20 years with Chicago-based Tribune Company. Dana isan active member of the water safety community, serving on various committees and boards including National Safe Boating Council (NSBC), Texas Water Safety Coalition, National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA), NASBLA's K-12 Education Standards Panel, and the United States National Water Safety Action Plan. Dana frequently presents on the topic of teen/ adult drownings at conferences throughout the country. Dana graduated Southwestern Oklahoma State University with a degree in Marketing. She and her husband, Brett, live in North Richland Hills, Texas. Their son, Riley, isa Baylor University graduate and makes his home in Waco, Texas.

Trevon Sundiata Ferguson is a U.S. Army veteran who has faced the challenges of traumatic brain injury (TBI), epilepsy, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideations. Through resilience and determination, he transformed his struggles into strength, becoming an endurance athlete, speaker, author, and trainer. Now, he dedicates his life to advocating for mental health, PTSD awareness, brain injuries and epilepsy. With a mission to educate and inspire, Trevon empowers others to reclaim their lives beyond trauma, using holistic wellness, fitness, and mindset transformation as his guiding principles.

Kathi Badgett is the Founder of Crossing Jordan – The Next Steps, a non-profit organization established in July 2024, committed to providing unwavering support for pregnant women in crisis. Inspired by her own experience with an unplanned pregnancy 34 years ago, Kathi has channeled her passion into empowering women during some of the most vulnerable times in their lives. Her mission is to create a nurturing home where women can find stability, guidance, and the resources they need to thrive and build a brighter future.

Under Kathi’s leadership, Crossing Jordan has already made significant strides, including the successful launch of several fundraising campaigns to secure vital resources for the organization. With her clear vision, steadfast determination, and belief in the power of compassion and community, Kathi is dedicated to making Crossing Jordan a beacon of hope for women facing adversity.

Courtney Huntley currently works as the Senior Program Manager in North Texas for Best Buddies Texas. Courtney believes everyone deserves a friend, and people of all abilities should be included in every aspect of the community! In her free time, she is a new mommy to a sweet 7-month-old baby boy. They both love to spend time outside, hiking, going to the mountains, and spending time with family.

This is our quarterly park clean up event.  Please be sure to bring your water bottle, bug spray, boots and anything else you think you'll need to be comfortable.  It was requested that we only concentrate on the area between Tender Smokehouse and Towers Tap House.

Dear Rotary Family,

Our next Blood Drive is coming up on Saturday, April 12, and we need your help to make it a success. As of today, only 2 people have signed up to donate, and we’re still a long way from reaching our goal.

🩸 Every donation helps save lives—it’s one of the most direct and powerful ways you can make a difference in our community. Whether you’re a regular donor or this would be your first time, your participation truly matters.

Here are the details:
📅 Friday, April 12, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Carter BloodCare Bus – Kroger, 2671 Little Elm Parkway, Little Elm, TX 75068

If you’re unable to donate yourself, you can still help by:
✅ Sharing the sign-up link or event post with friends, family, or coworkers
✅ Encouraging someone you know to donate
✅ Volunteering to help at the booth

To sign up to donate, please use this link to schedule a time: https://www.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/161198

Let’s rally together and show our community the heart of Rotary service. If you have questions, need help signing up, or want to volunteer, please feel free to reach out to me at brandon@consult-moonllc.com.

Together, we can turn a slow start into another strong showing of support. Thank you for all you do!

Warmly,

Brandon Moon - 806-773-5782

2025 Silks Dining - Race Day Group Package - Per Person 25
Thursday/Friday
Featuring panoramic views over-looking the race track.
Packages are priced per person and include service charge and taxes.
$55.00 per person includes:
General self-parking
Admission to Lone Star Park
Coordinated group seating
HD Television positioned at each table so you never miss a moment of
action
Lone Star Today racing program
Walk-around mutuel tellers that you can wager with from the convenience
of your table
Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages featuring Pepsi® products
Unlimited dining from the Silks Buffet: salad bar featuring a variety of
toppings and house made salads, attended carving station with prime rib,
turkey and smoked sausage, Pasta Station, Nacho Station, Chef-inspired
entrees, sides, seasonal vegetables, bread, ice cream station and
dessert bar with an assortment of sweet treats

IF WE HAVE ENOUGH COMMITTED TO GO, WE WILL SET UP AN ACCOUNT IN ZEFFY TO BE PAID.

Open to all members and prospective members that would like to learn more about Rotary prior to joining. New members encouraged to attend as part of the Red Badge requirement and to learn how to take full advantage of your Rotary Membership.

Hey! I’m Heather Nazario—wife, mom of two, and someone who’s always juggling a few hats I truly love. I’m the Operations Manager at Burn Boot Camp, where I get to help build a strong, supportive community. I’m also a travel advisor who’s all about planning dreamy destination weddings and honeymoons. Basically, if it involves people, planning, or passport stamps—I’m in!

Rotary will be helping out Little Area Food Bank on this day.  We will help to clean and organize as well as make food boxes and anything else that is needed.

Constable Truitt has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Government and Politics from the University of Texas at Dallas and a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management from Sam Houston State University.  He holds a Master Peace Officers Certification, a Police Instructors Certification, Civil Process Proficiency Certification, and Court Security Specialist Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.  Constable Truitt is also a graduate of the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas’s (LEMIT) Leadership Command College and the Texas Constables Leadership College.

Constable Truitt is considered an expert in civil process, writs, executions, evictions and court security.  He has been on faculty for the Texas Justice Court Training Center since 2007, LEMIT since 2009, Denton Police Academy since 2014, Plano/Richardson Police Academy since 2020, Frisco Police Academy since 2025 and has been an Adjunct Professor at Tarleton State University since the Fall of 2020.  He served two three-year appointments as a member of the Constable Education Committee and served as the Chair of the Committee for six years. In addition, he served eight years as the liaison between JPCA and LEMIT concerning Constable Education for Texas Constables.