Dr. Vishal Ahuja is the Corrigan Research Professor and an Associate Professor of Information Technology and Operations Management at SMU Cox School of Business and an Adjunct Faculty at UT Southwestern Medical Center. 

This holiday season, we are excited to invite RCD members, friends & family to an extraordinary celebration of music, film, and community spirit: Home Alone in Concert. On December 6, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra will perform John Williams’ unforgettable score live while the beloved film screens in high definition. It’s an immersive, cinematic experience that resonates with audiences of all ages—Kevin’s clever escapades, the heartwarming family moments, and the film’s mischievous, festive humor—brought to life by a world-class orchestra.

Why you’ll love it:

• LIVE Orchestra: John Williams’ lush, iconic score performed in real time, perfectly synchronized with every frame.
• Cinematic Synchrony: The film’s action and emotion unfold in harmony with the orchestra, delivering a radiant sense of wonder.
• Family-Friendly Magic: A wonderful holiday tradition for members and families alike.
• A Night to Remember: More than a concert—it’s a shared experience that blends cinema and live music.

The Home Alone Concert is a big hit all over the country and in most cases a sell-out at every performance.

We understand that some of our club members will prefer the traditional Dallas Symphony Orchestra Christmas Pops. Due to scheduling conflict & ticket availability, the date we held for Christmas Pops was not the best option for our annual club event. To accommodate the members who prefer the traditional Christmas Pops, we have secured some seating at the performance on Saturday, December 20th at 7:30pm. If you prefer to attend Christmas Pops, here is the link to purchase those tickets: Click here!

Plan your dinner at the Opus, which offers fine dining in a buffet experience.  The cost if $40 per guest and you can get more information and make your reservation at: Opus

The holidays are a great time to celebrate with your Rotary friends! Bring your significant other and come see your long-time friends and meet new ones.

Music, decor and light bites, with drinks is a great way to celebrate!

Cost is $15 per person

Texas Health Community Impact (THCI) & 2025 Promoting Healthier Future

• Texas Health Community Impact (THCI) strengthens health and well-being across North Texas by supporting locally driven, cross-sector solutions. Since 2019, Texas Health has invested $23.2M in community collaborations that address behavioral health, chronic conditions, and essential supports such as food access, transportation, and financial stability.

Benefitting the North Texas Food Bank and other charities via the Dallas Rotary Club Foundation 

 
Stop by for a cup of Glühwein (mulled wine) or hot chocolate, hang out in our front yard and take a stroll to enjoy the Lakewood Christmas lights. Opa's Glühwein is a Zajicek family tradition, benefitting a great cause!

How Business Council for the Arts (BCA) helps Dallas leaders strengthen community impact and workplace culture through the arts

Calling All Chili Cooks & Culinary Wizards!

Cook’s Fee: $20
(If you are a cook, please register here — not under Attendees.)

Register your signature chili and bring the heat!

Cooks - please review and download the Cooks information in the attachments, on the left.

Why Participate?

• Delicious chili and lots of fun

• Friendly competition and cool prizes

Event Schedule

• 4:30 PM – Cooks set up their stations

• 5:00 PM – Cooks’ meeting (Head Cook only)

• 6:00 PM – Cook-off officially begins & chili is served

Award Categories

• World’s Best Chili

• 2nd Best Chili

• 3rd Best Chili

• People’s Choice (based on tickets collected)

• Hottest Chili

Calling All Chili Fans & Heat Seekers!

Tasting Fee: $20

Come hungry and join us for our annual Chili Cook-Off! Explore bold flavors, fiery spices and delicious meat.

Plenty of chili, good vibes and great company guaranteed. Drinks provided or BYOB if you’ve got a favorite.

There are secret judges that will select the Chili Category Winners!

Come hungry and hang out for the awards!

Monica Paul, Executive Director of Dallas Sports Commission will share what Dallas is doing to prepare to welcome the world to World Cup 2026!

Step Back in Time with Thomas Jefferson

Join the Rotary Club of Dallas for a special luncheon celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, featuring the captivating Thomas Jefferson interpreter, Steve Edenbo, who brings one of America’s greatest minds to life.

Thomas Jefferson was an American titan who led by persuasion, intellect, and conversation rather than coercion. Serving as the nation’s first Secretary of State, second Vice President, and third President, Jefferson viewed leadership as a responsibility—not an achievement. The accomplishments he valued most were his gifts to America: authoring the Declaration of Independence, founding the University of Virginia, and championing religious liberty.

Our guest will explore what it was like to stand toe-to-toe with the British Empire, to draft and negotiate the Declaration in Independence Hall, and to help shape a new Constitution. 

This promises to be an unforgettable journey into leadership, liberty, and the enduring ideas that shaped our nation. Guests are warmly invited—register now for a remarkable Rotary experience.

Join us for a service project to pack meals with Feed My Starving Children! The event will take place on Saturday, February 28th from 9am to 11am. Bring your family and friends to pack meals and enjoy fellowship together.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Please note that this organization requires us to register via their volunteer signup. Link provided. 

Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those in need. We look forward to seeing you there!

TEE UP DRINK  UP EAT UP at Puttshack . It’s a Bar , It’s an Eatery It’s Miniature golf and it’s definitely something different.

Join us for Happy Hour Puttshack Addison | Upscale Mini Golf, Bar & Restaurant

5100 Belt Line Addison (between Montfort and the Tollway)

• It’s a great bar with great food
• $6 happy hour menu till 6pm
• Miniature golf  is $14 for nine holes and is strictly optional and looks like loads of fun so some of us will be giving it a try

Minature golf not your thing?  No worry come anyways because there will be plenty of good Rotary camaraderie going on. No signup needed.

So see you there!

DG Mary Bedosky's, 2025-2026 District 5810 Service Project - Join us for Challenge's Air's Dallas Fly Day where leaders come together to create unforgettable experiences for children with special needs. If you would like to join in serving, please register via link provided.  There are various assignments and times available.  

Rotary Club of Dallas once again is partnering with Texas Health Resources, U.S. Attorney's office and Project Safe Neighborhood to provide each child with 3 books at no cost to the child.  This school is located in a high crime and underserved neighborhood. It is so fun to see the kids light up when they are told the books are free to them.  If you are available, please sign up via the link and be sure and complete the volunteer form.  This school is in Richardson ISD but located in Dallas.   

DFW Airport is growing, and they are looking for restaurateurs, retailers and small-business owners ready to grow with them. 🍽️🛍️ With new gates and terminals ahead, the world’s 3rd busiest airport will open more than a dozen new spaces for shops and restaurants that showcase the authentic tastes, talent and personality of hashtag
DFW. 

Join us for a FUN day of service and instruction! 🚲💙

We’re teaching children in our community how to ride a bicycle safely. This event is recommended for kids in 2nd–6th grade.

What to expect:

• A hands-on child safety course led by Rotarians, Scouts and other volunteers
• A FREE lunch for all attendees
• 40 chances to win a FREE bicycle for kids who complete the course

Sign up today to serve!

Dr. Ted Fields & Dr. Liz Acquaye-Kwarteng will be presenting our Ghana Dental Clinic for May 2026.  Also, David Vilbig will bring us up to date on Ghana water wells. 

Spring Dockside Social

Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Cost: $30

Sip. Supper. Socialize!

Join us for a relaxed dockside evening featuring bourbon tasting, great food and even better company. 

Enjoy a curated bourbon tasting with Cole Kephart and Ryan Autry of Garrison Brothers Distillery, who will share stories from the distillery and insights into their bourbon-making craft.

Come sip, nosh and connect with friends – or make a few new ones – over good food and warm fellowship.

We are proud to announce this year we have expanded our support to Dallas Fire-Rescue and rebranded the Back the Blue Tournament as the Dallas Public Safety Classic!

You are invited by the Rotary Club of Dallas to participate in our 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament held at Prestonwood at the Creek Golf Club in Dallas. The event is a premium Charity Golf Tournament which benefits Safer Dallas Better Dallas, a non-profit devoted to supporting the Dallas Police, Dallas Fire-Rescue and Public Safety. 

2 Tickets left!  To purchase tickets, contact Cyndi Janssen at cyndi@dallasrotary.org. 

It will be a FUN night.  We have limited seats available together.  Tickets are on a first come first serve basis.  Cost $25 for entry.  Food and beverage on your own.  

Dale Petroskey, and you’re in for a special treat! Fireside Chat!

Are you a baseball fan?

Dale served as President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame from 1999-2008.

Love to travel?

He served as Senior Vice President of National Geographic Society from 1988-1999.

Have an interest in politics?

He served as Assistant Press Secretary for President Ronald Regan from 1985-1987.

Interested in hearing some inside stories about Dallas leadership?

Dale served as President and CEO of the Dallas Regional Chamber for the last 12 years.

The program format will be conversational, and there should be time for some audience interaction. 

The Big Splash Bash!

Join us for a relaxed and joyful gathering as we celebrate our club’s accomplishments this Rotary year!

Fajita's, frozen margaritas, soft drinks and beer will be provided.  Please feel free to bring your favorite drink and a dessert or snack to share, and your swimsuit…if you’re feeling adventurous!

Family is welcome. Bill and Lisa will have the pool ready and those up for a little extra fun kayaks will be available (adult vests available).  The living room TV will share "best of year" photos, so if you have something to share, please email Rosanna at rsandlin10@gmail.com with photos or videos.  

Come ready to unwind, connect and celebrate together!

When:  Sunday, May 17^th

Time: 3-6 p.m.

Where:  Bill Dendy's home at 300 Lakeland Dr., Highland Village, TX  75077

We look forward to the celebration!

Directions: Take I 35 North across the lake and take the Lake Dallas exit.  Make a u-turn onto southbound service road.  Turn Right onto Higland Village Rd., turn right onto Lakeland Drive to #300.