Events

Scott Crouch's speaker will be Allie Bennett. She is the Director at the Wesley Respite Center in Marble Falls. They help people that have early stages of dementia and live at home. The Center provides activities as crafts, games, exercise, lunch and singing at the First Methodist Church. 

Rotarian Shana Fancher will preview her book available at Amazon "The War on Childhood: The Fight to Raise Resilient Kids."

Allan Garrett's speaker will be Dena Dupuie. Dena has spent over 20 years working in community service, advocacy, and nonprofit development, with a passion for supporting families and individuals in need. She has served as a CASA with Williamson County since 2006, advocating for foster children, and has volunteered with several local organizations along the way.

She currently serves as the Mission and Impact Coordinator at The Arc of the Capital Area, where she helps create opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through employment, life-skills training, and advocacy. 

Dena is a proud member of the Rotary Club of Austin. Outside of work and volunteering, she enjoys time with her husband of 24 years and her 18-year-old daughter, traveling, painting and socializing. 

My speaker will be Darlene Oostermeyer, Chair of the Falls on the Colorado Museum. She will be talking about new renovations, additions and improvements to the Museum. As you will read below she has had a varied and interesting career and has intense knowledge of the Museum. I am fond of the Museum and of the building in which it is housed as my grandmother taught English there for many years.

Darlene has worked with The Falls on the Colorado Museum located in the historic 2-story Granite School Building since 2012.  It is her mission to make this museum THE BEST LITTLE MUSEUM IN CENTRAL TEXAS.

Updates around town.

Becky's speaker will be Whitney Goble, Communications Coordinator for Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area.

Whitney is a nonprofit leader, communications professional, and community advocate with more than 20 years of experience serving marginalized and vulnerable youth and families. She brings a dynamic blend of marketing expertise, branding strategy, nonprofit leadership, and workforce development experience, with a passion for building meaningful connections and strengthening communities through mission-driven work.

She is known for crafting compelling messaging, elevating organizational visibility, and telling stories that inspire engagement, hope, and action. Her background in nonprofit leadership has given her a deep understanding of the challenges communities face, allowing her to approach her work with both creativity and purpose. She has a talent for translating complex ideas into clear, impactful communication that resonates with diverse audiences while helping organizations grow their reach and impact.

Born and raised in the Hill Country and a 1999 graduate of Marble Falls High School, Whitney cares deeply about the health and wellness of our local communities. At the heart of her work is a commitment to creating opportunity, supporting families, and empowering individuals to overcome barriers and reach their full potential. She believes strong communities are built through compassion, collaboration, and investment.

Will be followed by a Board Meeting.

District Executive Director | YMCA of the Highland Lakes
YMCA of Central Texas