Events

Tori is a passionate advocate dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of youth. With a background as a forensic interviewer, family advocate, and community educator, she has devoted her career to aiding community members in recognizing and preventing child abuse. Since joining Williamson County Children’s Advocacy in 2019, Tori has been at the forefront of expanding prevention efforts throughout Williamson county.

Over the past several years, Tori has played a key role in identifying developmentally appropriate child safety curricula for both children and adults. Her efforts have empowered thousands of individuals within the community, equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to ensure the safety of children.

Outside of her professional commitments, Tori finds joy in spending quality time with her husband, their 3-year-old daughter, Abigail and 3-year-old black lab, Miller. They cherish outdoor activities and discovering new places with their Jeep Wrangler.

Dawn Lewis is dedicated to expanding access to clean drinking water. Over the past six years, she made an impact in Laos, SE Asia, where she led the TerraCare program through TerraClear, providing 10,000 subsidized ceramic filters to vulnerable families in southern Laos, bringing clean drinking water to over 50,000 people. Her commitment extends globally, as she has also contributed to clean water projects in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Currently, Dawn serves as the Executive Director of the TerraClear Foundation, where she secures funding and forges connections that support Lao families to access clean drinking water. Dawn also spent a decade as a teacher in Texas and authored the children’s book “My Teacher Moved to Laos,” which details life in Laos. A Missouri native, Dawn holds a BS Civil Engineering and an MA Linguistics and speaks French and Lao. She enjoys time in nature, and moments with her family, manyof whom reside in Austin, Texas, where Dawn now calls home.

The TerraClear Project is a social enterprise dedicated to improving access to clean drinking water in Laos through the production and distribution of ceramic household water filters. Combining market-based solutions with sustainability principles, TerraClear empowers underserved communities to access safe water while reducing reliance on wood burning for boiling, which helps protect the environment. The initiative integrates local manufacturing, health and hygiene education, and targeted outreach to vulnerable families, creating lasting social and environmental impact. Guided by a collaborative vision, TerraClear partners with local stakeholders, donors, and nonprofits to expand its reach and promote sustainable development.  

Mayor Josh Schroeder is a shareholder at Sneed, Vine & Perry, P.C., where his practice focuses on assisting clients in a wide range of transactional business matters, from formation to operation to sale, with a particular emphasis on real estate development. Having grown up in Taylor, Texas, Josh graduated with a B.A. with honors, from The University of Texas at Austin, in 1998. He received his J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law, 2002.  He was admittedto the State Bar of Texas in 2002. The Mayor was elected in 2020 and is currently serving his second term.

Mayor Schroeder will provide an overview of the City's Legislative Agenda and key issues which the city is watching during the 89th Legislative Sessio

Brian Hurtuk is a Regional Operations Chief for the Texas A&M Forest Service. Before joining TAMFS, Brian worked with Travis County and the Texas Division of Emergency Management, as well as 10 years as a Hotshot with the United States Forest Service. He will visit with us about Central Texas' vulnerability to wildfires and what is being done to mitigate the impacts of future wildfires.

We will spend some time having some fun, talking about our great club, planning for next year, and preparing for our golf tournament on March 28!

Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) organization with a national reach, whose mission is to end childhood bedlessness. By providing handmade wood bed frames and a brand new mattress and bedding at no cost, SHP ensures that children can rest soundly, leading to better physical and mental health. The Georgetown chapter was formed five years ago and has already provided over 400 beds to families in Williamson County.  You are invited to join in this mission by participating in a bed build day event, by delivering beds to families in Williamson County, and by supporting bedding drives.

Ben Lake has been volunteering with the Georgetown chapter of SHP since its inception. He manages their social media presence and enjoys telling others about the heart-warming mission of this organization. Professionally, Ben runs a local technology company.  He and his wife reside in Georgetown, along with their two children.

Steve Dulle (Georgetown Rotary member) and George Oliver (Former Georgetwon Rotary member) will give a presentation to the Georgetown Rotary Club regarding the fastest growing sport in America; namely, Pickleball. Some of the benefits of Pickleball are:

• it is easy to learn,
• requires very little equipment,
• does not require a large court (we will actually set one up at the meeting), and
• is great for physical and mental health.
• it can be enjoyed at all ages