About us

Our History

Rotary started with the vision of one man — Paul Harris. The Chicago attorney formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on 23 February 1905, so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships.

Over time, Rotary’s reach and vision gradually extended to humanitarian service. Members have a long track record of addressing challenges in their communities and around the world.

"Whatever Rotary may mean to us, to the world it will be known by the results it achieves." Paul Harris-Rotary founder

Our Rotary Club of North Brownsville was chartered by 34 members with Jim Hand installed as President of the Club. Since then, the club held meetings on Tuesdays at noon.

On the picture, from left, Brad Crockett, President of the Harlingen Rotary Club; Rex Webster, Past-VicePresident of Rotary International and guest speaker from Lubbock; and Gene McCullough, Governor of District 593 (now Rotary District 5930), the installed officer.

Due to a COVID outbreak, we had to relocate our event and make changes to the program because people were ill and could not attend. Approximately 75 people attended the celebration at St. Paul Lutheran Church Parish Hall and a delicious meal was catered. Ros Salmeron, President presented each Club member with the 50th Anniversary pins and also presented the Paul Harris awards. This making our Club a 100% Paul Harris Club. The entertainment for the event was provided by Brett Marshall on keyboard.

A few months later a dinner gathering was held at Colletti’s Restaurant to also honor the Club members who could not attend the function in January. District Governor Amando Chapa presented the Paul Harris awards to the Club members and also presented the 100% Paul Harris Club banner to Ros Salmeron, President.

City of Harlingen, Mayor Chris Boswell presented this Proclamation to the Rotary Club of North Harlingen at our 50th Anniversary celebration.

What we do

Solving some of the world’s most complex and pressing problems takes real commitment and vision. Rotary members believe that we share a responsibility to take action to improve our communities. Join us, so that we can make an even bigger impact – together.

Our Causes

Nearly 6 million children under the age of five die each year because of malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. We expand access to quality care, so mothers and their children can live and grow stronger.

 

We carry out service projects that enhance economic and community development and create opportunities for decent and productive work for young and old. We also strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities.

We educate and equip communities to stop the spread of life-threatening diseases like polio, HIV/AIDS, and malaria. We improve and expand access to low-cost and free health care in developing areas.

 

Nearly 6 million children under the age of five die each year because of malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. We expand access to quality care, so mothers and their children can live and grow stronger.

 

We support local solutions to bring clean water, sanitation, and hygiene to more people every day. We don’t just build wells and walk away. We share our expertise with community leaders and educators to make sure our projects succeed long-term.

 

Rotary members are tackling environmental issues the way they always do: coming up with projects, using their connections to change policy and planning for the future.

 

Rotary encourages conversations to foster understanding within and across cultures. We train adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate conflict and help refugees who have fled dangerous areas.