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Welcome to District 5910

Are you an established professional who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back.

Welcome to the New Rotary Year

This year's Presidential Theme, created by Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick, is “The Magic of Rotary”. The idea behind this theme is to create magic with every project we complete and every dollar we donate, no matter how big or small.

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Stephanie A. Urchick,

Rotary International President, 2024 - 2025

Ask any Rotarian what led them to Rotary, and you’ll usually get different answers. Why? Because joining Rotary is a personal journey. For me, it all began as a way to expand my business...

Charley Gilliland-District Governor 2025-2026

Dr. Charles (Charley) Gilliland, a native of Colorado, grew up on a cattle ranch and graduated from Regis College in Denver, Colorado with an A.B. degree. Dr. Gilliland earned M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Texas A&M University.

Dr. Gilliland currently holds an appointment as a Research Economist with the Real Estate Center in the Office of the Provost and an appointment as Adjunct Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University. He also served as Clinical Professor of Finance in the Master of Real Estate program in the Mays School.

The American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers bestowed its Golden Quill Award on Dr. Gilliland. The Farm Credit Bank of Texas inducted Dr. Gilliland into the Academy of Honor for significant contributions to agriculture.

Dr. Gilliland has served as President of the Bryan Texas Rotary Club where he is a member of the Paul Harris Society. He also has served as Assistant Governor for Rotary District 5910. In addition, he also serves on the Youth Exchange Committee for Rotary District 5910 and Governor Nominee.

Dr. Gilliland has an extensive publication record, including a book entitled Buying Rural Land In Texas published by the Texas A&M University Press.

2025 Friendship Exchange with District 7815 (North Atlantic Rotary)

D5910 will have its first “Rotary Friendship Exchange” (RFE) for two weeks this Fall. The RFE will be with D7815 (North Atlantic Rotary) from September 28 through October 11, 2025. This is the period after the end of the tourist season and before the weather turns colder. The fall foliage will be at its best.

An RFE consists of a team of Rotarians and their spouse/partner/friend traveling to another district for a brief stay, to be lodged in host Rotarian homes while traveling together around their district. While there are different kinds of RFE’s (cultural, fellowship, service, vocational), this will be a “fellowship” exchange. In this type of exchange, we come to know each other’s lives and families and foster long-term friendships and international understanding. We will visit Rotary Club meetings and some social gatherings in different locations, as well as other sights and attractions in the beautiful Nova Scotia region.

District Announces Exciting New Assembly!

District 5910 is trying something new this year. We are offering an exciting new fellowship and learning opportunity in person and closer to home!

Dana Espinal Named 2027-28 District Governor

District 5910 is excited to announce Dana Espinal, Immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of Port Arthur, as the 2027-28 District Governor.

Dana has over 18 years of Rotary membership. Her service spans three Rotary Districts serving as the Club President in each club in which she has been a member (Jefferson City West, Missouri, in District 6080, Tahlequah-Cherokee County, Oklahoma, in District 6110 and most recently Port Arthur in our own District 5910.) During the interview process, Dana shared, "My goal is to ensure that every Rotarian feels connected, valued, and empowered to take action, whether through hands-on service or financial contributions to global causes like the Rotary Foundation’s Annual Fund."

Congratulations, Dana! Welcome to the District Governor Line!

District 5910 Conference 2025

D5910 Foundation Celebration - 11/2/2024

View Photos here: FOUNDATION CELEBRATION PHOTO ALBUM

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District Governor

Leon Willhite

In 1992, Leon was invited to visit the 350-member Rotary Club of Waco. He had recently become the Executive Director of a regional planning agency. Realizing that many of the key business and governmental leaders in the Waco area were active Rotarians, he quickly agreed to join. Although Leon joined Rotary to strengthen access to other leaders, he quickly learned the impact of joining forces with other Rotarians provided powerful opportunities to be of service in the community and around the world.

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