Rotary Club of Plainview

Rotary Club of Plainview The Rotary Club of Plainview upholds Rotary International's mission to provide service to others, pro Rotary’s top priority is the global eradication of polio.

A Message from Rotary Club of Plainview President:

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Plainview! Rotarians are people of action, in our community, in our Rotary district, and in the world. Rotary members improve lives and strengthen communities around the world by promoting peace, fighting disease, providing safe water and sanitation, supporting education, saving mothers and children, growing local ec

onomies, and protecting the environment. Rotary launched its polio immunization program, PolioPlus, in 1985 and in 1988 became a leading partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.4 million members of more than 46,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work improves lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. Locally, our Rotary club partners with our schools to promote education and literacy through distributing awards for perfect attendance, purchasing dictionaries for every third grader in Hale County, recognizing excellence through our student-of-the-month awards/scholarships, and sponsoring Cub Scout Pack 252. We strive to put service above self by volunteering in our community from packing food with Snack Pak 4 Kids to ringing the bell for the Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign. When there is an opportunity to serve, you'll find Rotarians making a difference. If you are a person of action and believe in service above self, we want you to be our guest for lunch on Tuesdays at noon at the Plainview ISD Board Room. Together, we can imagine a better world and make our dreams a reality.

September is officially here, and yesterday we kicked off the month with another great Rotary gathering!We enjoyed fello...
09/02/2026

September is officially here, and yesterday we kicked off the month with another great Rotary gathering!

We enjoyed fellowship with our fellow Rotarians and had the opportunity to hear from Janis Miller about the senior exercise class she teaches at the YMCA. It was great learning more about a program that helps keep seniors active, connected, and engaged in our community.

Thank you to Janis for sharing with us! We’re looking forward to another great month of fellowship, service, and making a difference together.

08/29/2026
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08/26/2026

Have you received your latest Rotary magazine?

08/26/2026
Another great Tuesday with the Rotary Club of Plainview!Today, we were excited to officially welcome our newest member, ...
08/25/2026

Another great Tuesday with the Rotary Club of Plainview!

Today, we were excited to officially welcome our newest member, Daisy Maciel, to the Rotary family. We’re glad to have her join us as we continue serving our community together!

We also enjoyed hearing from Wyatt Martinez, Head Football Coach of the Plainview Bulldogs, who shared an encouraging and motivational message as the Bulldogs prepare for the upcoming season.

Great fellowship, a great message, and a great group of Rotarians today. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and best of luck to Coach Martinez and our Bulldogs this season!

Go Bulldogs!

Join us today at noon for another great Rotary meeting at the Plainview YMCA!We’re looking forward to an afternoon of fe...
08/25/2026

Join us today at noon for another great Rotary meeting at the Plainview YMCA!

We’re looking forward to an afternoon of fellowship, good conversation, and a great program as we welcome Plainview High School Head Football Coach, Wyatt Martinez, as our guest speaker.

And, of course, a Rotary meeting wouldn’t be complete without a great lunch! We’ll be enjoying food from Fieldhouse while connecting with fellow Rotarians.

We look forward to seeing everyone. See you at noon!

08/24/2026

Every spring, thousands of tulips bloom across Europe. Some of them carry a special message.

For more than a decade, Rotary members in the Netherlands have sold End Polio Now tulip bulbs, transforming a beloved national symbol into a means of supporting End Polio Now 💛

One flower at a time, they're helping create a healthier future for children everywhere 🌷

Good turnout for Rotary District 5730 Assembly today. Rotary Club of Plainview and District Foundation Chair Leslie Gatt...
08/22/2026

Good turnout for Rotary District 5730 Assembly today. Rotary Club of Plainview and District Foundation Chair Leslie Gattis led one of the sessions. He was one of 5 Plainview Rotarians participating in Assembly.

In 1952, nearly 58,000 cases of polio were reported in the United States. Families feared a disease that could leave chi...
08/21/2026

In 1952, nearly 58,000 cases of polio were reported in the United States. Families feared a disease that could leave children paralyzed or dependent on an iron lung.

Then came Dr. Jonas Salk.

Salk and his team developed a vaccine using inactivated poliovirus. He was so confident in the work that he and members of his own family received the vaccine before it was approved.

In 1954, approximately 1.8 million children participated in an unprecedented nationwide study. They became known as the “Polio Pioneers.”

On April 12, 1955, the announcement came: the vaccine was safe and effective.

When Salk was later asked who owned the patent, he gave an answer that became part of history:

“Well, the people, I would say. There is no patent. Could you patent the sun?”

Polio cases in America plummeted following the introduction of vaccination, and the last case of naturally occurring wild polio in the United States was recorded in 1979.

One discovery. Millions of children given a different future.

Sometimes changing the world begins with believing that what you discover should benefit more than yourself.

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2411 Yonkers Street
Plainview, TX
79072

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