This Week's Meeting:
October 22, 2026
Harsha Madhani
District 5810 PolioPlus Chair
Harsha Madhani is a polio survivor and member of the Allen Rotary Club, serving as the District 5810 PolioPlus Chair. Her personal journey with polio fuels her commitment to Rotary’s End Polio Now mission and to protecting future generations from this preventable disease.
With 30+ years in IT and a background as a certified yoga and mindfulness teacher, Harsha is passionate about combining personal transformation with community service. She is also the founder of the Sankara Foundation, a nonprofit inspired by her father’s legacy and dedicated to education, empowerment, and basic needs support.
For Harsha, ending polio is more than a Rotary’s mission—it is a deeply personal promise to future generations.
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Veterans' day flag fundraiser
Sponsor a Flag Today and Honor Your Hero
https://mckinneyrotary.org/events/mckinney-sunrise-rotary-2026-veterans-day-fundraiser/
Last year, our community came together to create a beautiful tribute to those who served our country. Because of your support, we are proud to bring back the McKinney Sunrise Rotary Veterans Day Flag Fundraiser for a second year.
This Veterans Day, honor a veteran in your life with a $50 donation. A United States flag will be displayed in their honor, and their name will be featured on our Banner of Honor alongside a breathtaking field of American flags at Cpl. R.D. Foster Veterans Memorial Park in McKinney.
The flags will be displayed from October 31 through November 14, serving as a powerful reminder of the sacrifice, courage, and service of our nation's veterans.
The City of McKinney Veterans Day Ceremony will take place at Cpl. R.D. Foster Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday Nov. 7, at 11:00 a.m., providing an opportunity for our community to gather and pay tribute to those who have served.
Most importantly, your donation does more than honor a veteran. It helps support the ongoing service projects of the McKinney Sunrise Rotary Club, with all net proceeds benefiting Smiles Charity, a 501(c)(3) McKinney-based nonprofit organization that provides mortgage-free homes for wounded veterans and their families.
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RYLA 5810 Foundation Fundraising Gala
Friday, November 6, 2026 | McKinney Cotton Mill | 5:30 PM
Attire: Cocktail or Business
RYLA has grown far beyond a single week at camp. Today, it includes year-round programming like Day 7 and Winter Summit, following District 5810 students as they grow from high school into college and their professional lives.
- Dinner alongside inspiring stories of RYLA's impact
- Recognition of the clubs, sponsors, and donors who built this legacy
- A live auction supporting RYLA scholarships and programming
- A look ahead at where RYLA is headed next
We can't wait to celebrate RYLA with District 5810!
👉 Reserve Your Table or Tickets Here
