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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - austin-tx BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Celebrating the Power of Giving: The Annual ARCF Recognition Lunch eon DTSTART:20260908T164500Z DTEND:20260908T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000116Z UID:10000236-1788867900-1788872400@rotary-austin.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual Austin Rotary Club Foundation Recogniti on Luncheon\, a special gathering celebrating the generosity\, service\, a nd commitment that make Rotary’s work possible. \n\n\n\nThe Austin Rotar y Club Foundation serves as the charitable arm of the Rotary Club of Austi n\, helping fund programs and service projects that strengthen our local c ommunity and extend Rotary’s impact around the world. Through the suppor t of our members and donors\, the Foundation turns generosity into meaning ful action. \n\n\n\nDuring this annual luncheon\, we will recognize those whose contributions help sustain that mission and celebrate the collective impact of our Rotary community. Members will also have an opportunity to learn more about the Foundation’s work and how their support helps creat e lasting change. \n\n\n\nPlease join us as we honor generosity\, reflect on the difference we are making together\, and look ahead to another year of Service Above Self. \n\n\n\nGuests are welcome to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\nGet Ready For Your Visit\n\n\n\nOur meetings are open to all pe ople interested in Rotary. Get prepared for your Rotary visit by checking our “Visit Us” page. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000116Z LOCATION:Ben Hur Ballroom\, 7811 Rockwood Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, Uni ted States URL:https://rotary-austin.org/event/celebrating-the-power-of-giving-the-an nual-arcf-recognition-luncheon/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rotary Austin X-SOURCE-URL:https://rotary-austin.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Second Wednesday Breakfast Cluster DTSTART:20260909T120000Z DTEND:20260909T130000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000116Z UID:10000085-1788937200-1788940800@rotary-austin.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Connect with fellow Rotarians in a relaxed\, small-group setti ng at the Downtown Austin Breakfast Cluster. Held on the second Wednesday of each month\, this meetup is a great way to build relationships\, share ideas\, and enjoy good conversation over breakfast. All members and guests are welcome! \n\n\n\nComing as a guest? Let us know so we know to expect you! Contact us. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000116Z LOCATION:Kerby Lane Cafe – Westlake\, 701 S Capital of Texas Hwy Suite Q 900\, Austin\, Texas\, 78746\, United States URL:https://rotary-austin.org/event/second-wednesday-breakfast-cluster/202 6-09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rotary Austin X-SOURCE-URL:https://rotary-austin.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Journey With AUS: The Future of Central Texas’ Airport DTSTART:20260915T164500Z DTEND:20260915T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000116Z UID:10000237-1789472700-1789477200@rotary-austin.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:As Austin and Central Texas continue to grow\, Austin-Bergstro m International Airport is preparing for the future through one of the mos t significant expansion programs in its history. \n\n\n\nJoin Bryce Benciv engo for an inside look at Journey With AUS\, the airport’s long-term pr ogram to increase capacity\, improve connectivity\, and enhance the travel er experience. Bryce leads efforts to connect the business community and k ey stakeholders with AUS while helping tell the story of the airport’s m ajor expansion. \n\n\n\nThe presentation will explore the projects current ly underway\, the needs driving the expansion\, and how AUS is balancing c onstruction and growth with its role as a welcoming front porch to the Aus tin community. \n\n\n\nBefore joining AUS\, Bryce served as Director of Pu blic Affairs for the Austin Chamber of Commerce and spent a decade in comm unications with the City of Austin\, including at City Hall. A graduate of St. Edward’s University and the University of Texas LBJ School of Publi c Affairs\, he is also a private pilot who brings a personal passion for a viation to his work. \n\n\n\nGuests are welcome to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\nGet Ready For Your Visit\n\n\n\nOur meetings are open to all peop le interested in Rotary. Get prepared for your Rotary visit by checking ou r “Visit Us” page. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000116Z LOCATION:Ben Hur Ballroom\, 7811 Rockwood Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, Uni ted States URL:https://rotary-austin.org/event/taking-off-the-future-of-austin-bergst rom-international-airport/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rotary Austin X-SOURCE-URL:https://rotary-austin.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Money\, Elections and the Four-Way Test DTSTART:20260922T164500Z DTEND:20260922T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000116Z UID:10000239-1790077500-1790082000@rotary-austin.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:The role of money in elections raises difficult questions abou t influence\, access\, fairness\, free expression\, and public trust. With campaign spending continuing to shape how candidates communicate and comp ete\, finding solutions that are both effective and broadly acceptable rem ains a significant challenge. \n\n\n\nJoin Matt Howerton for a discussion of a proposed approach to addressing money in elections—examined through the principles of Rotary’s Four-Way Test. \n\n\n\nThe presentation will consider whether a potential reform is truthful\, fair to all concerned\, capable of building goodwill\, and beneficial to the broader public. Matt will explore the competing values involved in campaign finance and offer a framework for evaluating reform without relying solely on partisan persp ectives. \n\n\n\nThis timely program invites members to consider how Rotar y’s ethical principles can help inform one of the most complex issues fa cing American democracy. \n\n\n\nGuests are welcome to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Ready For Your Visit\n\n\n\nOur meetings are open to all people interested in Rotary. Get prepared for your Rotary visit by checkin g our “Visit Us” page. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000116Z LOCATION:Ben Hur Ballroom\, 7811 Rockwood Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, Uni ted States URL:https://rotary-austin.org/event/money-elections-and-the-four-way-test/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rotary Austin X-SOURCE-URL:https://rotary-austin.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:North Austin Breakfast Cluster DTSTART:20260924T120000Z DTEND:20260924T133000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000116Z UID:10000147-1790233200-1790238600@rotary-austin.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Start your day with fellowship and great conversation at the N orth Austin Breakfast Cluster. This casual\, come-as-you-are gathering bri ngs Rotarians together over breakfast to connect\, share ideas\, and stren gthen relationships in a relaxed setting. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a longt ime member or brand new to Rotary\, this monthly meetup is an easy\, welco ming way to stay connected—coffee and camaraderie included. \n\n\n\nComi ng as a guest? Let us know so we can welcome you! Contact us. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000116Z LOCATION:Another Broken Egg Cafe\, 8012 Mesa Dr.\, Austin\, Texas\, 78731\ , United States URL:https://rotary-austin.org/event/north-austin-breakfast-cluster-5/2026- 09-24/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rotary Austin X-SOURCE-URL:https://rotary-austin.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rethinking Green: Designing Buildings for a Changing Climate DTSTART:20260929T164500Z DTEND:20260929T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000116Z UID:10000238-1790682300-1790686800@rotary-austin.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:As temperatures rise and communities rely more heavily on air conditioning\, climate change is forcing architects\, developers\, and bui lding owners to reconsider what sustainable and resilient design should lo ok like. \n\n\n\nJoin Peter Pfeiffer for a timely discussion about the nee d to move beyond technology-driven “green” building solutions and retu rn to architecture that responds directly to its climate. While efficient materials and mechanical systems remain important\, Peter will examine why they cannot compensate for buildings that are poorly oriented\, inadequat ely shaded\, or otherwise disconnected from their environment. \n\n\n\nThe presentation will explore how climate change is redefining resilience\, w hy some widely accepted green-building standards may provide cover for ine ffective design\, and what must change if the built environment is to mean ingfully reduce its carbon footprint. \n\n\n\nPeter will also consider the broader shifts required—from professional practices and public expectat ions to knowledge\, behavior\, and aesthetic preferences—to create build ings that are more comfortable\, durable\, and genuinely responsive to the realities of the 21st century. \n\n\n\nGuests are welcome to attend. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Ready For Your Visit\n\n\n\nOur meetings are open to all people interested in Rotary. Get prepared for your Rotary visit by checking our “Visit Us” page. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000116Z LOCATION:Ben Hur Ballroom\, 7811 Rockwood Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, Uni ted States URL:https://rotary-austin.org/event/rethinking-green-designing-buildings-f or-a-changing-climate/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rotary Austin X-SOURCE-URL:https://rotary-austin.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Early Act First Knight (EAFK) Ceremony DTSTART:20260930T133000Z DTEND:20260930T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000116Z UID:10000256-1790757000-1790766000@rotary-austin.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The EarlyAct First Knight (EAFK) program recognizes elementary students who are leading by example and showing what strong character loo ks like in action. \n\n\n\nDuring this special ceremony\, students are hon ored for demonstrating values such as respect\, responsibility\, courage\, kindness\, and service in their schools and communities. Each student is “knighted” in recognition of the positive choices they make and the ex ample they set for others. \n\n\n\nThe Rotary Club of Austin is proud to s upport EarlyAct First Knight and celebrate these young leaders as they dis cover that leadership and service can start at any age. \n\n\n\nRotary mem bers are encouraged to attend\, applaud our newest First Knights\, and hel p make the celebration even more memorable. \n\n\n\nThis service opportuni ty is open to any member. Log into the member portal for more details and how to sign up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee What Rotary Service Looks Like in Acti on\n\n\n\nThrough programs like Early Act First Knight\, our club empowers the next generation by recognizing elementary school students for strong character and leadership. It’s just one of many ways we invest in our co mmunity. \n\n\n\nCurious if Rotary is the right fit for you? Visit us to l earn more about who we are and how we serve. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000116Z URL:https://rotary-austin.org/event/early-act-first-knight-eafk-ceremony/2 026-09-30/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rotary Austin X-SOURCE-URL:https://rotary-austin.org/events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR