Addison Midday Rotary

June 23 - Nelson Mandela Exhibition African American Museum Dallas

Join us June 23 to hear Margie Reese, Senior Program Office at the African American Museum Dallas talk about their current exhibit Nelson Mandela: the Official Exhibition. This exhibition was specifically selected to highlight the relationship that Mandela had with soccer, using sport as a way to help being his country together in the quest for a more democratic society.

Nelson Mandela
Exhibit June 13 – November 1, 2026

African American Museum Dallas
Fair Park
Dallas TX

EXTENDED HOURS
Open: 10 AM – 7 PM
Tues - Sat
Closed: Sun & Mon

Margie Johnson Reese has dedicated more than four decades to strengthening the role of arts and culture in American civic life. Her work has consistently focused on ensuring that cultural institutions not only preserve history, but actively shape how communities understand themselves and their future.

Throughout her career in municipal leadership with the City of Dallas and the City of Los Angeles, Reese helped guide public investment in the arts, expanding access and building systems that support artists, organizations, and communities. Her leadership has been defined by a clear belief that culture is essential infrastructure—grounded in both public value and long-term responsibility.

Today, as Senior Programs Officer at the African American Museum, Dallas, Reese brings that same perspective to her work at one of the region’s most important cultural institutions. She is leading efforts that connect collections stewardship with public engagement, ensuring that the museum serves as both a guardian of history and a place of active learning and reflection.

No meeting on June 16.

We are meeting June 18 for End of Year Gathering and Installation of New Officers.

Contact Ron Whitehead for more information.

June 9

Join us Tuesday June 9 to hear Calvin A. Moore, MBA, M.Div, CFRE talk about Operation BBQ Relief.

Calvin A. Moore is a seasoned nonprofit executive and operational strategist with more than two decades of experience scaling mission-driven organizations, building high-performing development operations, and leading through complexity. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Operation BBQ Relief (OBR), a nationally recognized disaster relief organization that has delivered more than 13 million meals to survivors and first responders across the United States since 2011.

Calvin brings a rare combination of CEO-level leadership and operational depth to his work. He has served as Chief Executive Officer of Meals on Wheels Tulsa and Chief Executive Officer of the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma and Chief Operating Officer of Metrocrest Services in Carrollton, Texas.

Calvin holds the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential and earned both an MBA with a concentration in Finance and a Master of Divinity from Oral Roberts University. Prior to his nonprofit career, Calvin served in the United States Army as a Combat Engineer and Military Intelligence Officer Calvin is based in Carrollton, Texas.

Trying out one of the new restaurants in Addison - Mexican Sugar. Great turnout!

Great turnout today to hear the “new” Fire Chief, C J tell us all about the Addison Fire Department!

Join us May 12 to hear Dana Mackison talk about RYLA and Camp RYLA. Danaa Mackison is Founder/ Director of RYLA 5810 - Youth Leadership Program, Rotary International from Jun 1991 to Present.

RYLA Mission Statement:
RYLA Rotary District 5810 seeks to develop a diverse group of servant leaders by instilling life-long leadership skills and a commitment to service above self. RYLA cultivates an environment for learning and personal growth driven by intentional programming with an emphasis on teamwork and communication. With core themes of authenticity, inclusivity, and belonging, RYLA strives to empower leaders to make a positive impact in their communities.

Though Camp RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award), “Leaders of Tomorrow” have a forum for teamwork, communication, and consensus building in an environment that challenges personal and team responsibilities. Through cabin activities, athletic events, educational workshops, and team building exercises they learn to work with other leaders in your community to achieve a common goal. This annual leadership summer camp provides almost two hundred outstanding high school student leaders opportunities to expand and hone their leadership skills in a weeklong program.

So sorry to have missed this service project! Woven provides health care for people in our community who have no health insurance. The goodies were contributed by our foundation with a matching District Grant.

Join us May 5 when we will tour the WOVEN Health Clinic.

WOVEN HEALTH CLINIC

One Medical Parkway, #149, Farmers Branch

Go to the back side of the WOVEN building

To your immediate right are glass doors - park and come to these doors.

We will be setting up in that hallway.

Please plan to arrive around 11:30 am so we can have lunch, put together 50 gift bags and have time for a short tour of the clinic.

Thank you Addison Fire Department for the donation of tissues for the gift bags.

Join us April 28 to hear Andy Sommerman, Dallas County Commissioner Court District 2

Andy Sommerman is a longtime resident of Dallas County, and he is honored to represent the people of District 2 on the Dallas County Commissioners Court. Commissioner Sommerman is a highly experienced trial lawyer and throughout his career, has always been an advocate for victims in the courtroom. He has frequently taken on pro bono voter protection cases to benefit our community and will apply that same frame of mind to manage challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, our public healthcare system, and to ensure intelligent and efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

As Dallas County Commissioner, he works to innovate public infrastructure, which includes Public Healthcare Services, Mental Health Services, Workforce Housing, and Quality Affordable Childcare. To create a better future, Commissioner Sommerman will build coalitions with public and private entities to deliver excellent services to residents of Dallas County.