Events

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.

Dr. Carlos Morales is founding President of TCC Connect Campus, the largest and fastest
growing of the six campuses that comprise Tarrant County College District, which delivers
eLearning and Weekend College programs to non-traditional students. He is responsible for the
educational endeavors of more than 20,000 students served by 500+ faculty.
Dr. Morales is a visionary and dynamic leader with experience at undergraduate, graduate,
public and private institutions of higher education and an educator, presenter, and author. His
experience spans more than 20 years as a faculty member of Biology and Science Education in
the classroom and online. 

Jacquetta Dantzler is an accomplished professional with a strong background in business
development and corporate strategy. With nearly two decades of experience, she has dedicated
her career to business owners and executives on the topic of workforce strategy.  Currently
serving as the Director of Business Development for Tarrant County College Corporate
Solutions, Jacquetta utilizes her expertise and extensive network to forge valuable partnerships
and provide exceptional leadership and organization effectiveness solutions.

 Jeff Molby (pronounced Mole-bee) is a Rotarian from Caro, Michigan (pronounced Care-oh) where he's been volunteering for the American Cancer Society through Relay For Life for the last few years. He's also a minimalist who loves to travel, so in October, 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.

Aaron Rector was recently appointed as Keller’s City Manager after serving as interim for nine months. This March, he’ll celebrate nine years with the city, having previously led as Director of Administrative Services and Finance.

With nearly 20 years of experience in municipal finance, Aaron is a Certified Government Finance Officer and an active leader in the field. He serves as the North-area representative for the Government Finance Officers Association of Texas and co-chairs its Program Committee.

Before joining Keller, Aaron spent eight years with the City of Cedar Park in Central Texas and got his start in municipal finance as an intern with the Town of Flower Mound. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and a master’s in public administration from the University of North Texas.

A proud Keller resident, Aaron lives here with his wife of 16 years and their two energetic children, who keep him on his toes and constantly remind him that managing a city might just be the easier job!