Splendora ISD Superintendent Dr. Dustin Bromley was the featured speaker at the Rotary Club of East Montgomery County on November 4, where he provided an update on district growth, student achievement, and major projects designed to support the community's needs.

Dr. Bromley began by highlighting the district’s continued enrollment growth, with student numbers reaching nearly 6,000. He emphasized that this growth reflects families choosing Splendora ISD for its community atmosphere, high-quality programming, and commitment to student success.

Over the past year, the Rotary Club has expressed appreciation to its luncheon speakers in a special way—by donating a book in each speaker’s honor to a local elementary school library. Recently, it was time to deliver those books to Timber Lakes Elementary (TLE) in Splendora ISD.

The Rotary Club of East Montgomery County welcomed Alicia Thompson-White, owner of Abundance Coffee + Marketplace, as this week’s guest speaker. Located in Splendora, Abundance Coffee represents one of the many small businesses making a big impact across East Montgomery County.

The Rotary Club of East Montgomery County was pleased to host Leland Dushkin, CPA, at today’s luncheon. Leland broke down the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 in a clear and practical way, helping members understand what the new legislation could mean for families, businesses, and our community.

To honor his time with us, President Darbie Lindsey presented a book that will be donated to a local elementary school library — a gift that will continue to inspire learning for years to come. 

The Rotary Club of East Montgomery County was honored to welcome fellow Rotarian Larry Fleming as their August 9th luncheon speaker. Larry and his wife, Lisa, have been married for 42 years and are the proud parents of four daughters, four sons-in-law, and twelve grandchildren. Residents of Montgomery County since 1994, they have built strong roots in the community.

Larry is the owner of Accurate Home and Commercial Services, specializing in residential and commercial construction inspections. While his professional life is rooted in serving the local community, his heart for service extends globally. Since 1997, Larry and Lisa have been actively involved in mission work in Nigeria and other parts of Africa through their church, College Park Church of Christ, where Larry serves as an elder.

At the June 17 Rotary Club of East Montgomery County luncheon, Darbie Lindsey was officially installed as Club President by District 5910 Governor-Elect Dr. Charles Gilliland.

The Rotary Club of East Montgomery County was proud to welcome Jason Culpepper, Houston Market President for Community Impact, as the featured speaker at our recent luncheon.

Jason shared exciting news about Community Impact’s expansion into the New Caney-Porter area, with the inaugural issue hitting mailboxes this month. As the largest local news organization in Texas, Community Impact publishes 39 print editions reaching more than 2.5 million residents across Austin-Bastrop, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. In addition to the monthly print newspaper, readers can also stay informed through the free Morning Impact email newsletter, delivered daily — all made possible by the support of local advertisers.

The Rotary Club of East Montgomery County recently had the pleasure of hosting Harry Field, the Horticulture Program Lead at New Horizons, as their guest speaker. Mr. Field brought a wealth of knowledge to the meeting, sharing his expertise on maintaining healthy lawns and plants during winter.

In his presentation, Mr. Field provided practical advice on how to care for winter lawns, emphasizing techniques to ensure their longevity and vitality despite colder temperatures. He also delved into the topic of hearty winter vegetables, offering tips on what to grow and how to cultivate them successfully. To round out his talk, Mr. Field discussed the benefits of incorporating spice cabinet immune boosters into everyday life, showcasing how common spices can enhance overall well-being.

At the Rotary Club of East Montgomery County’s October luncheon, members enjoyed a fascinating presentation from fellow Rotarian Brian Stanley, also known as Don Brian Mac Cael, a long-time participant in the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA). The SCA is a global community dedicated to researching and recreating the skills, arts, combat, and culture of pre-17th-century life. Through interactive events and demonstrations, participants not only gain a deeper appreciation for history but also have a blast in a fun and engaging way.