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Rotary Evening of Elegance “A Night of Stars” Gala to spotlight 50 Years of Community Service
Save the date! Rotary Club of The Woodlands’ annual fundraising gala, An Evening of Elegance, will be held on February 15, 2025 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott. This year’s theme is “A Night of Stars” – Spotlighting 50 Years of Community Service.
This year’s gala is especially significant, as Rotary celebrates its 50th anniversary. “Celebrating 50 years of service, the Rotary Club of The Woodlands stands as a testament to the power of community, commitment, and compassion. Together, we’ve built a legacy of making a difference – one act of kindness at a time- and look forward to many more years of improving lives and inspiring hope,” remarked Rotary President, Denton Florian.
Rotary’s primary fundraising event will be led by Brittany Ruzicka and Theresa Wagaman who will serve as co-chairs. Brittany Ruzicka is Director of Sales for American Express Merchant Services and Theresa Wagaman is past president of the Rotary Club of The Woodlands, serves on the CISD school board, and is a realtor with Richmond Realty.
Each year, someone is chosen to be honored at the Gala for their significant contributions to Rotary and the community. This year, Julie Martineau will be recognized for her years of “service above self.”
“Theresa and I are extremely honored to celebrate 50 years of service to our community. The gala is a moment for us to come together to recognize the remarkable contributions of our honoree, Julie Martineau, and to celebrate the impact Rotarians have made over the years. It is a night of glamour, generosity, and giving back to support Rotary House, scholarships, and Rotary outreach. We look forward to an inspiring successful evening, says Brittany Ruzicka.”
Julie P. Martineau serves as President & CEO of the Montgomery County Community “MCCF.” She has dedicated her professional career to expanding the number of people served and services offered by creating lasting partnerships with key community stakeholders. Prior to her role at MCCF, Martineau served as President of the Montgomery County YMCA for 19 years.
A resident of The Woodlands since 1983, Ms. Martineau has made her impact on the community by serving on myriad local boards, notably as president of Rotary Club of The Woodlands and co-founder, past president, and board member of Rotary House The Woodlands. She currently serves on the board of directors for HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe and has served on many other boards, including The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce, where she served as board chair. Her roles with the Rotary District are many, including serving on the Rotary District 5910 Grant Committee.
She is on the Greater Houston Community Foundation’s Understanding Houston Advisory Committee to bring the Montgomery County perspective to the indicator project. Her many accolades include being honored by Rotary Club of The Woodlands as a 2019 Texas Legend and receiving two Paul Harris Fellow awards. The Woodlands Area Chamber named her their 2018 Community Volunteer of the Year; Leadership Montgomery County honored her as their 2016 Distinguished Alumni; and the Rotary Club of The Woodlands named her their 2016 Woman of Distinction. The community honored her as one of the original 25 “Hometown Heroes” for The Woodlands Texas in 2000 and Montgomery County Outstanding Woman of the Year in 1990.
“As we celebrate 50 years of unwavering dedication and impactful service, The Woodlands Rotary Club honors the legacy of those who have come before us while embracing a future filled with promise and purpose. We invite you to join us in this momentous celebration by attending or becoming a sponsor of our gala event and together, let’s ensure that the spirit of service thrives for another 50 years and beyond,” noted Theresa Wagaman, event co-chair. Sponsorships are available now at: https://www.betterunite.com/thewoodlandsrotaryclubfoundation-2025rotaryeveningofelegance-nightofstars or contact Ann Wolford at awolford@thewolfordgroup.com.
The Woodlands Rotary Club Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The Rotary Club of The Woodlands was established in 1975. The Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” is based on the Four Pillars: is it the truth, is it fair to all concerned, will it build goodwill and better friendships, and will it be beneficial to all concerned? To learn more about Rotary’s mission and impact, please visit: www.woodlandsrotary.org.
Source: Rotary Club of The Woodlands
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