Events

Dr. Michelle Kimzey is an Associate Professor of Nursing at Texas Christian University. She is
the Founder and Director of Rethinking Dementia: Awareness, Education and Research at the
Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Her passion and commitment are evident
through her work which seeks to increase awareness of persons living with dementia and to
offer strategies and education to those providing care. She has created a collaborative
environment between students, people with dementia, and the community. Engaging people
living with dementia in research is the priority. She incorporates people living with dementia
into all aspects of our research.

Hear about the important aspects of Rotary which include Membership, Youther Services, Community Services, Golf Tournament, Field of Honor, Star Spangled Streets, Programs, Club Services, Public image and the Sergeant At Arms. An important highlight will be the classification speech from Acting City Manager Aaron Rector. 

Stars Spangled Streets - Flag Repair Day

Kari-Ann served in the US Navy and retired from Civil Service with the Federal Aviation Administration in an Air Traffic Control Executive management position in 2014.  

After her retirement, Kari-Ann had a chance to live out a childhood dream of learning to Scuba dive.  She earned her first certification in 2017, and is now a Master Scuba Diver and Divemaster.  Her continued desire to serve led her to pursue advanced training in Adaptive Scuba and start assisting others to experience the magic of Scuba and the excitement of doing what they might not ever have thought possible!  She earned her Diveheart Advanced Adaptive Dive Buddy, Handicapped Scuba Association Professional Buddy, and PADI Adaptive Techniques Specialty to support her continued desire to serve others.

Kari-Ann’s 25 years of management experience, focus on service, as well as her sense of adventure and curiosity has put her in a unique position to serve as President and co-founder of Adapt-Able Foundation

Carl Cogdill started volunteering with Easterseals, ARC and tutoring troubled kids in Midland Texas around age 12. At age 25 after an automotive accident causing a T4 SCI and paralysis, he shifted volunteering from the cognitive area to more athletics focused programs.

The change was inspired while in the hospital by a visit from Concho Valley Disabled Sports Association volunteers. He learned just how different life would be and what was needed to continue forward with a full life. He started off playing wheelchair Basketball, football, baseball 5k, 10k, marathons and mini triathlons. All those sports went to the side after the first tennis ball was hit. Tennis was now the main athletic focus. He was able to achieve a world ranking, win several tournaments and coach others in the able-bodied and adaptive sports world. Fully retiring from coaching and playing something was needed to keep an active lifestyle.

2016 rolled around and SCUBA was discovered. After going to several dive shops, the lack of a more inclusive system was noticed. Changes needed to be made so everyone could enjoy the physical, spiritual, and psychological benefits of SCUBA. With that in mind the Open Water course was completed with no modifications, just innovations and adapting to make things work. Wanting to share this new world, he completed the courses to allow him to become a PADI Divemaster.  Being a professional looking for a program with like-minded people was next on the agenda. He then met Kari-Ann who was presenting at a local dive club and it was an instant connection!  

Carl loves the fact that Adapt-Able Foundation is founded and run by people that are part of the community. Always looking for ways to “ADAPT” and grow without losing focus on the individuals.

 REMEMBER  “I can, you can, together we will”

The mission of the Keller History Museum is to promote awareness and
appreciation of Keller’s unique history and to promote community unity by offering guest
speakers and educational classes.

Our almost 100-year-old house, the Wild Rose, houses the station House Train
Room, the Keller History Room, the Yesteryear Room, the Textile Room, and the
Communications Room.

Debby has been involved with nonprofits for over 20 years and the Keller History
Museum for over 5 years. Debby is the chairman of the museum';s board. Her
professional journey spans roles as a teacher and educational consultant. She is
dedicated to educating the community about Keller';s history.

Please help represent our Rotary Club at this year's Annual Interact Picnic

Bear Creek Park - Pavilion #1

We will have members from 

• Central HS Interact
• Keller HS Interact
• Timber Creek HS Interact
• Rotary Club of Keller
• Golden Triangle Rotary Club

Speakers include LIndsey Bell, Caroline Mercer, Ellie Johnson, Saxon Bruedigam, Ashton Bryant, Sam Kennedy, and Jadyn Castillo with Bryce Gerhardt. 

Rotarians,

Please pass let your friends know, this is the week we set up the North Texas Field of Honor, you can volunteer at ntxfoh.org.

We are proud to work with the City of Keller to bring you the North Texas Field of Honor® . One thousand seven hundred and seventy six (1776) U.S. flags, will be flown at Keller Town Hall in paying tribute to veterans, active and reserve duty military during Veteran’s Day week, November 9–17, 2024. 

We need your help to make this event a success, there are several volunteer opportunities for Rotarians and Community members. We will record hours for volunteer groups and students.

We are looking for volunteers for these dates:

Nov 8 - Noon/ Field Deployment -We need 50+ Volunteers to help deploy the flags, we will install U.S. flags plus military flags.

Nov 9- 2 pm/ Dedication Ceremony for Field of Honor

Nov 17- Field Takedown - We need 50+ Volunteers to help with field take down

Learn more at ntxfoh.org

Please join us at the Rotary Club of Keller meeting at Noon at Sky Creek Ranch to help assemble 5 Holiday Baskets for Serving Our Seniors, which will then be delivered to Evergreen Senior Living.

Goals for 2025 - Flag Program, Golf Tournament and Spring Concerrt

In 2024, she returned to Charger Nation, as the principal of Central High School, committed to enhancing the educational experience for all students.  The best part of her return has been reconnecting with students and families.