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Welcome to the Melissa Rotary Club

We are an active service organization whose volunteer members

work under the motto SERVICE ABOVE SELF.

From its beginning in 2010, the Melissa Rotary Club has had an impact through many service efforts in vital areas of our growing community. You will see us involved with the community in service throughout each month.

Come Join Us! All our "Upcoming Events" are listed below with times & locations.

We meet on Thursdays - all open to the public:

7:30 a.m. the first and third Thursdays;

12 noon the second Thursday (Community Luncheon);

6:00 p.m. the fourth Thursday evening (Community Social);

No meeting the fifth Thursday.

What Do My Rotary Donations Support?

When you give to Melissa Rotary, you are also participating in local and international service, such as youth scholarships, developing future leaders, supporting water, health, education, and clothing projects at home and abroad,

and much more...

Revitalizing Playgrounds

The Melissa Rotary Club and local volunteers supported the community and City Parks Department by spreading huge piles of new mulch under playgrounds and trees.

Connecting Generations

Melissa Rotary sponsors quarterly social opportunities for people of all ages to build relationships with senior members of the Melissa Community at the Gala Apartments.

Melissa Rotary Seeks Volunteers for Special Olympics

The Texas Special Olympics Summer Games are approaching, and Melissa Rotary is calling on the community to help support this inspiring event. Volunteers are needed for event and awards setup on April 29 and 30, track support on April 30, and event teardown on May 2.

No experience is required—just a willingness to serve. Community members, families, students, and local groups are encouraged to get involved and help create a positive and memorable experience for the athletes.

Those interested can sign up through the Special Olympics volunteer portal and list Melissa Rotary as their organization. https://portals.specialolympics.org/event-details/?id=156ffefd-7dea-f011-8544-6045bd077ae1

Rotary and Interact Service in Action at Heart of Melissa Spring Fest

Members of the Melissa Rotary Club, alongside the Meliss

A Story of Service: Melissa Interact and Rotary Prepare for the 2026 Flag Program

The Melissa Interact Club teamed up with local Rotary members to inspect, sort, and repair American flags in preparation for the 2026 Flag Program. Students and Rotarians worked side by side—checking fabric, fixing seams, organizing poles, and preparing worn flags for retirement. By the end of the day, they had restored order to the flag inventory and strengthened the sense of community service that connects the two groups.

Flag Repair is PART OF THE jOB

A burst of patriotic spirit filled the air as Melissa Rotary recently hosted a hands‑on flag repair workday, giving members a chance to restore worn American flags or retire appropriate flags.

Event Highlights

Volunteers gathered to mend frayed edges, replace grommets, and prepare flags for continued display.
Rotary members guided first time participants through simple repair techniques and shared tips on respectful flag handling.
Flags damaged beyond repair were collected for proper retirement.

Why It Matters

Workdays like this strengthen civic pride while helping our community fly our American flags with dignity. All this is done in preparation for Melissa Rotary 2026 Flag Lease Program and America’s 250^th anniversary.

Building Benches, Building Community

Melissa Rotary members completed another meaningful service project March 2026 with the installation of a new Buddy Bench at Highland Elementary School. This marks the second Buddy Bench built by the club, following last year’s successful installation at McKillip Elementary School.

The Buddy Bench initiative is designed to promote kindness, inclusion, and friendship on school playgrounds. Its purpose is simple: if a child feels lonely or needs someone to play with, they can sit on the bench as a signal to others to reach out.

The impact of the first bench has already been felt. One McKillip Elementary student shared, “I like the Buddy Bench because it makes everyone happy and makes sure everyone has a good time at recess.”

With the addition of the new bench at Highland Elementary, Melissa Rotary continues its commitment to fostering connection and compassion among students across the community.

April Theme - Environment Month
Apr 01, 2026 – Apr 30, 2026
Flag Committee Meeting
Texas Republic Bank

Apr 22, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Melissa Rotary Social Happy Hour
The Red Feather

Apr 23, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Special Olympics Texas (Summer State Games)
Melissa High School Area

Apr 30, 2026 – May 02, 2026