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Welcome to Marble Falls Daybreak Rotary

Are you an established professional who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. We meet Tuesdays at 7AM at Blue Bonnet Cafe, 211 US 281, Marble Falls, 78654. Come Join Us!

Feeding the Hungry

Helping feed the hungry at the Highland Crisis Network.

Helping Other Non-Profits

Supporting other local non-profits with their volunteer opportunuites in the community.

Mentoring the Youth

Inspiring our local youth for opportunity to attend Rotary Youth Leadership Awards camp.

Saving the Old Granite Building

We were reminded that that museum is located in the original Marble Falls granite school building, built in 1892. Originally the school was a university that provided housing for young men but overtime women were admitted. However, they could not stay overnight. Overtime the structure was outpaced by newer construction and transformed into an administration building for the Marble Falls ISD.

Group Leadership

Visiting Rotarian, Phil Roberts, shared an enlightening perspective of "Leadership" with the Marble Falls Daybreak Rotary Club on April 21, 2026.

Phil and his wife escape the Illinois winters each year and head south to soak up some Hill Country sunshine! This year they have made time to frequently attend Daybreak's meetings. Phil attended the Air Force Academy and flew fighter jets during Vietnam. He served on the Board of Directors of the National Aviation Hall of Fame.

Texas Ramp Project (handicap access)

On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Mark Kincaid provided the Marble Falls Daybreak Rotary Club an overview of the services the Texas Ramp Project offers and its local impact. The organization was formed through the efforts of the Kiwanis Club of Richardson, Texas in 1985. The Texas Ramp Project's vision is to assure that no Texas resident lacks safe access because of financial limitations.

To that end, Daybreak Rotary made a donation to their future projects. In the foreground you see photos from some of their past projects.

Community Resource Center

Marble Falls' Community Resource Center and the area Salvation Army

GUEST SPEAKERS:Trish Walker (Housing Navigator for Texas Housing Foundation's CRC in Burnet)and Preston Ingram, chairman of Burnet Co. Salvation section.

Adoption Day November 8 !!!

Daybreak Rotary's annual Adoption Day on November 8, 2025.

Daybreak at Habitat for Humanity

On Saturday, November 1, 2025, the Daybreak Rotary Club of Marble Falls represented by President, Steve Eckstein and Public Relations representative, Becky Lange, helped at the home construction by "Habitat."

Pictured are Daybreak Rotary members Steve Eckstein and Becky Lange along with Shelby Huggins for whom (and with whom) the home is being built. The others are workers who enjoyed the lunch brought to them by the Daybreakers.

Watertied Outfitters Nov 4

Ali Bosch, owner of Watertied Outfitters will be the speaker at Daybreak on November 4, 2025. See below for video of her program

Zac Neely Camp Longhorn Oct 28

Zac, a Burnet Rotarian and native of Burnet will talk to Daybreak about Camp Longhorn. He is the assistant Boy's Camp Director.

Update on Libraries of Love 2025

Once again we had our annual update from Trudy Marshall on Libraries of Love. Daybreak Rotary was pleased to donate $1,000 for their ongoing work.

(shown L-R Steve Eckstein, President, Trudy Marshall, Gil Jones, Treasurer)

Here is a quick note on their 2025 status.

$1,000 Donation to St Peters Blessings

The St. Peter's Blessings Fest is October 18th and Daybreak was pleased to donate $1,000 toward the outstanding work of the "Blessings" program.

Left to right Steve Eckstein (Daybreak Pres.) Members of St. Peter's Dennis Reed, Carolyn Landstrom, Becky Boyer, and Ron Goerdel. Gil Jones (Daybreak Treasurer)

$1,000 DONATION TO THE MARBLE FALLS HELPING CENTER

Having learned that the Marble Falls Helping Center was having difficulties due to increasing numbers of families and individuals needing food assistance and rapidly increasing costs. Daybreak felt a call to assist.

Larry Conway - Missionary Work in Africa

Larry Conway spoke to us on Tuesday, 3/1/22, about his 35 years of Missionary work in the cities and surrounding rural areas of Nairobi and Kenya. His mission reaches out to and helps homeless children on the streets of these cities by providing counseling, food, clothes, shoes, vocational training opportunities, and in some cases shelter, and bible study.
A native of Odessa Texas, Larry married, a gal from Austria. They began to do missionary work together many years ago.

Larry believes that "What we do in life echoes in eternity."
He follows the words of Psalm 27:10:
For had my father and my mother forsaken me, then had Jehovah taken me up.

May 2026

Whitney Goble

May 19, 2026

Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area

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.

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