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JULY 17
president Trish discusses her plan for the year ahead.
JULY 24
Our guests are 4 Kids. 4 Families
JULY 31
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Rotary Club of Cedar Creek Lake Celebrates First Peace Pole Dedication
The Rotary Club of Cedar Creek Lake, in partnership with the Gun Barrel City Beautification Committee, recently celebrated the dedication of its first Peace Pole at Gun Barrel City Park. The park now features both the newly installed Peace Pole and the Beautification Committee’s popular Big Blue Chair, creating a welcoming space that reflects community pride, unity, and hope. The Peace Pole project is part of a broader Rotary initiative to promote peace and goodwill throughout the Cedar Creek Lake area. Following the installation in Gun Barrel City, the Club plans to place three additional Peace Poles in Tool, Mabank, and Kemp. Standing eight feet tall, the Peace Pole displays messages on all four sides. Two sides feature inscriptions in English, while the other two present the same messages in Spanish. The messages read, “May Peace Prevail on Earth” and “Let There Be Peace on Earth and Let It Begin with Me.” Peace Poles are recognized worldwide as symbols of humanity’s shared desire for peace. The Rotary Club of Cedar Creek Lake believes that meaningful change begins at the local level and with individual actions. The message, “Let It Begin with Me,” serves as a reminder that each person can help build a more peaceful world through kindness, understanding, and service. “The Peace Pole is more than a monument,” shared Rotary Club representatives. “It is a reminder that peace starts within each of us and grows through our actions in our homes, our communities, and beyond.” The Club remains committed to Rotary International’s mission of promoting peace, fostering goodwill, and serving communities around the world. Through projects like the Peace Pole initiative, Rotary hopes to inspire residents and visitors alike to embrace cooperation, respect, and service above self. For additional information about the Peace Pole project or the Rotary Club of Cedar Creek Lake, please contact the Club directly.
Please come out May 27th at 11am for the dedication of the Rotary International Peace Pole and the Big Adirondack Chair at GBC Park, 301 Municipal Drive. Light refreshments will be served. 
This special project is a collaboration between the Rotary Club of Cedar Creek Lake, the Gun Barrel City Beautification Committee, and the City of Gun Barrel City — a true example of community in action.
We would love to see friends, neighbors, and families come together to celebrate another beautiful addition to our town.
3rd place at the Rotary District 5830 Four Way Test Speech Contest!! We are in Mt. Pleasant at the Rotary District 5830 Four Way Test Speech Contest competing for scholarships!!
Woohoo! Congrats on the $1,000!
Members of The Rotary Club of Cedar Creek Lake joined the Gun Barrel City Beautification Committee Saturday, April 11 for trash pick up. President Suzy Weaver and members Chris LaClair and Brent Walker participated.
Thank you to Immediate Past District Governor Jeff Johnston for being our featured speaker at today’s meeting. In honor of our PDG being a Chick-fil-A operator, Rotarian's donned chicken hats and presented him with a homemade “clucker”.
The Rotary Club of Cedar Creek Lake has a new project to promote peace and remind everyone that peace begins with us. We will be placing peace poles in our local communities, the first one to be placed in Mabank at Veterans Park. This photo is
representative of what the peace pole will look like.
representative of what the peace pole will look like. Our own Mike Groom, Past District Governor was presented with a Regional Service award for his work in the efforts to eradicate Polio. The award is presented by District Governor Damon Donnell.
The Rotary International theme for 2025-2026 is "Unite for Good". This message encourages Rotary members to work together to create positive change in their communities and around the world. The theme emphasizes the power of unity and collaboration in achieving Rotary's goals of service and impact.
The "Unite for Good" theme replaces the traditional annual "presidential theme"with a more consistent "presidential message" to streamline branding and communication. This message aims to inspire members, participants, and the public to unite and work towards a shared purpose of doing good.
Rotary's focus on unity is particularly relevant in a world often divided by various factors. By emphasizing the power of collaboration, Rotary aims to demonstrate that people from diverse backgrounds can come together to address global challenges and make a positive impact. The theme encourages members to connect with others, build relationships, and work together to achieve common goals.
The "Unite for Good" theme replaces the traditional annual "presidential theme"with a more consistent "presidential message" to streamline branding and communication. This message aims to inspire members, participants, and the public to unite and work towards a shared purpose of doing good.
Rotary's focus on unity is particularly relevant in a world often divided by various factors. By emphasizing the power of collaboration, Rotary aims to demonstrate that people from diverse backgrounds can come together to address global challenges and make a positive impact. The theme encourages members to connect with others, build relationships, and work together to achieve common goals.
Rotary Club of Cedar Creek Lake President Elect Trish Deeds (right) presents a
certificate to Kathleen “Kat” Knapp for being the guest speaker Oct. 24. Knapp gave an
emotional speech, sharing her experience as a polio survivor. Rotary will dedicate a
book in her honor to be given as part of the club’s Reading is Fundamental book
giveaway.
Past District 5830 Governor Mike Groom (right) with wife Andrea Groom support Polio
Plus, Rotary’s effort to eradicate polio. Groom, during his tenure as district governor, led
a campaign to raise funds for Polio Plus and continues to speak to clubs, encouraging
members to give to this worthy cause.
certificate to Kathleen “Kat” Knapp for being the guest speaker Oct. 24. Knapp gave an
emotional speech, sharing her experience as a polio survivor. Rotary will dedicate a
book in her honor to be given as part of the club’s Reading is Fundamental book
giveaway.
Past District 5830 Governor Mike Groom (right) with wife Andrea Groom support Polio
Plus, Rotary’s effort to eradicate polio. Groom, during his tenure as district governor, led
a campaign to raise funds for Polio Plus and continues to speak to clubs, encouraging
members to give to this worthy cause.
Our March 28th luncheon was a tremendous success, with over 100 attendees gathering to hear an outstanding presentation from Federal Reserve Business Economist Mariam Yousuf. We were honored to host more than 70 guests alongside 30+ members of the Rotary Club of Cedar Creek Lake.
A heartfelt thank you to Fig’s Steakhouse for graciously accommodating our large crowd, and an especially huge thank you to Chef Avner Samuel for his exceptional work in the kitchen. His team was incredible, and the gourmet meal they served is still being talked about—people are raving!
It was an unforgettable event filled with great conversation, insight, and community. Thank you to everyone who joined us!
ROTARY BASICS…
‘An excellent guide for new and existing Rotary Club members!’
For people who didn’t know, here’s a short anecdote of why we ring the bell before and after each meeting…
Service Above Self
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