Events

Chief Larry Satterwhite
City of Houston
Director of Public Safety and Homeland Security

Join us next Thursday, September 24 for a presentation by Chief Larry Satterwhite.  He was Houston’s Interim Police Chief and now is the leader of Houston’s Homeland Security and Public Safety department.  He got us through FIFA without a problem and leads our joint efforts with other federal, state and local departments to reduce the threats to our City.  Come get an inside look at what’s going on and what didn’t go on because we were prepard.  Chief Satterwhite is personal, knowledgeable and experienced.  He is the key player for the safety and security of America’s fourth largest city.  Please come and invite a guest to join you to  understand our shared responsibility to keep Houston safe!

Larry J. Satterwhite is a community-oriented public safety executive with 34 years in law enforcement in the fourth largest and most diverse city in the United States. He is the Director of Public Safety and Homeland Security for the City of Houston. Chief Satterwhite is responsible for protecting Houston and the surrounding region. He is a lead-from-the front problem solver focused on building trust with those he works with and the public at-large.

Chief Satterwhite joined HPD as a cadet on January 22, 1990. During his tenure he has served in Patrol, Investigations, SWAT, Criminal Intelligence, Special Operations, Homeland Security, and Field Operations. He retired from HPD as the Interim Chief of Police and immediately assumed the role of Director of Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Recent accomplishments are overseeing the safety and management of Super Bowl 51 and the World Series in both 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2022, and the Houston Marathon over the past nine years. He was on the ground for the myriad protests throughout the city since 2013 and had directly overseen the response to the riots following the death of George Floyd. And he served as the incident commander in response to one of the worst natural disasters to ever strike the United States in Hurricane Harvey. He has a BS in Criminal Justice and a Master’s in Strategic Leadership. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy Class 264, Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP), and the Police Executive Leadership Institute (PELI) Class VII. He has made trips to Washington D.C. to work on police-community relations. In 2014 he traveled to China as a part of a Professional Police Exchange and in 2015 he served as part of a United States Delegation to Kazakhstan where he gave a speech on countering homegrown violent extremism. In 2017 he traveled to Istanbul, Turkey to observe security measures for the 22nd World Petroleum Conference as Houston will host in 2021. In 2018, he traveled to the Republic of Kosovo as a part of the ICITAP program to instruct their federal law enforcement on large incident management and later traveled to Israel to attend a National Counter-Terrorism Seminar.

Chief Satterwhite served in the United States Navy before joining the HPD. He enlisted in the United States Naval Reserves and attended basic training in 1988 at the NRTC in San Diego, CA. After boot camp he attended the SEABEE training base at Pt. Hueneme, California, as an Equipment Operator. Upon completion, he returned to Texas, finished his bachelor’s degree, and met his military obligation as a reservist. He was Honorably Discharged in August 1995.

As the COVID 19 pandemic emerged across the globe, Chief Satterwhite served as the department’s incident commander in the management and mitigation of the viral threat. He helped lead the way in building a strong partnership between local, state, and federal response agencies as well as our dedicated healthcare workers with all our major hospitals. He was an architect and helped establish the first federally supported Community Based Testing Sites (CBTS) in Houston in March of 2020 and set up some of the first mass vaccination sites in 2021.

Chief Satterwhite is married to his wonderful wife and has two loving, hardworking young adult kids. His greatest skill is understanding the value of the men and women surrounding him and helping them grow into positions where they can be successful and the organization can flourish. It’s about relationships.

BRIDGING THE GAP:

Connecting youth sports to STEM & Career pathways.

Reggie Rusk

Reggie Rusk is a former NFL defensive back, entrepreneur, author, and youth mentor dedicated to empowering the next generation both on and off the field.

His athletic career took off at the City College of San Francisco before he transferred to the University of Kentucky, where he distinguished himself as an All-American, a two-time Team Most Valuable Player, Outstanding Defensive Back, and All-SEC Conference player. Rusk was selected in the 1996 NFL Draft and played six seasons in the league, earning roster spots with the Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and San Diego Chargers.

Following his retirement from professional football in 2001, Rusk transitioned into entrepreneurship. Over the past two decades, his primary passion has been youth mentorship, guiding countless student-athletes toward academic and athletic success while helping them secure pathways to college.

Currently, Rusk serves as the Vice President of the NFLPA Houston Chapter and is the Founder and Executive Director of Stay Recruited, an organization focused on youth development, education, and career readiness. He is also a three-time Amazon bestselling author, utilizing his experiences to inspire athletes, students, and community leaders.

Bill King

Baker Institute Fellow in Public Finance, Author, Former elected official, Public Policy Expert, Rotarian

Many of us read Bill's varied articles on Public Policy on issues from Electric Transmission, Apartment Rents, FEMA, Immigration, HCAD Taxes, and U.S. Population. His analysis on ramifications for mid term elections is sure to clarify some of the rhetoric we have been hearing. 

Join us to hear the latest news on October 15, 2026.

Bill King is a lifelong resident of the Houston area, earning undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Houston. He has enjoyed a varied business and legal career, including serving as national managing partner of Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson and president of Southwest Airport Services Inc. Currently the managing director of a real estate investment firm, King is also on the board of Methodist Retirement Communities.

He wrote for the Houston Chronicle from 2005–15, authoring a biweekly column and serving on the editorial board. King has also written two books, including “Unapologetically Moderate: My Search for the Rational Center in American Politics” (Bright Sky Press, 2014). He is a regular contributor to Real Clear Politics and publishes his own blog at www.BillKingBlog.com.  

King’s community involvement includes numerous public service and volunteer organizations. From 1992–2005, he held various positions with the city of Kemah, including City Council member and two terms as mayor. King chaired a regional task force on the disastrous Hurricane Rita evacuation and its recommendations formed the basis of new regional evacuation plans. In 2015 and 2019, he was a candidate for mayor of Houston.

He has also participated in many charitable and civic organizations, including Interfaith Ministries, Methodist DeBakey Heart Council, Houston ISD Foundation, Crime Stoppers, Galveston Bay Foundation, Memorial-Hermann Foundation, and Trees for Houston. 

Dear Rotarians and Friends,

Please join us for a special reception honoring patients and their family members who are staying at the Rotary House Hotel while receiving cancer treatment.

This gathering is an opportunity to extend Rotary fellowship, offer encouragement, and share meaningful conversation with those facing challenging circumstances. Your presence can make a difference by providing a warm welcome, a listening ear, and a reminder that they are supported by a caring community.

Enjoy an evening of fellowship featuring complimentary food, drinks, and entertainment as we come together to create a warm and uplifting experience for our guests. Whether you stay for a few minutes or the entire event, your participation will help make the evening memorable for patients and families during their treatment journey.

Thank you for living Rotary's motto, Service Above Self, and for helping bring comfort, connection, and hope to those who need it most.

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing good food, great company, and the spirit of Rotary in a truly meaningful way.

Warm regards,

Rotary Club of Houston
Service Above Self

Volunteer Opportunity-more information to follow

Judy WIlliamson, author, former travel editor of the Houston Chronicle

"Before Google maps and selfies....there was Paper Girl on the loose."

Paper Girl's World - Adventures of a Globetrotting Travel Writer in the 80s (2025 Coffee Table Book of the year by tge editors of ENTREE)

Dear Rotarians and Friends,

Please join us for a special reception honoring patients and their family members who are staying at the Rotary House Hotel while receiving cancer treatment.

This gathering is an opportunity to extend Rotary fellowship, offer encouragement, and share meaningful conversation with those facing challenging circumstances. Your presence can make a difference by providing a warm welcome, a listening ear, and a reminder that they are supported by a caring community.

Enjoy an evening of fellowship featuring complimentary food, drinks, and entertainment as we come together to create a warm and uplifting experience for our guests. Whether you stay for a few minutes or the entire event, your participation will help make the evening memorable for patients and families during their treatment journey.

Thank you for living Rotary's motto, Service Above Self, and for helping bring comfort, connection, and hope to those who need it most.

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing good food, great company, and the spirit of Rotary in a truly meaningful way.

Warm regards,

Rotary Club of Houston
Service Above Self

Dear Rotarians and Friends,

Please join us for a special reception honoring patients and their family members who are staying at the Rotary House Hotel while receiving cancer treatment.

This gathering is an opportunity to extend Rotary fellowship, offer encouragement, and share meaningful conversation with those facing challenging circumstances. Your presence can make a difference by providing a warm welcome, a listening ear, and a reminder that they are supported by a caring community.

Enjoy an evening of fellowship featuring complimentary food, drinks, and entertainment as we come together to create a warm and uplifting experience for our guests. Whether you stay for a few minutes or the entire event, your participation will help make the evening memorable for patients and families during their treatment journey.

Thank you for living Rotary's motto, Service Above Self, and for helping bring comfort, connection, and hope to those who need it most.

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing good food, great company, and the spirit of Rotary in a truly meaningful way.

Warm regards,

Rotary Club of Houston
Service Above Self

Dr. Melissa Joyner

Osteoarthritis and Low-Dose Radiation Therapy

Wow-who would have thought this type of treatment could help reduce swelling and relieves pain and stiffness. Similar to getting an X-ray? Targeting the joint that needs relief? Do I have to modify daily activities during treatment? You will hear about one more therapy from MDA.

Melissa Joyner is a Professor in Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and specializes in Breast and Gynecological cancers. She serves in the administrative role of Associate Director of Clinical Operations at the West Houston campus. She is board certified and uses IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, and brachytherapy to effectively treat cancer. She is passionate about educating residents and medical students on delivering high quality and compassionate care. She is a fierce patient advocate and committed to involving the patient in their own care.

She customizes each patient’s care to their specific needs. Her research interest focuses on

education and innovative approaches to treating breast and gynecologic cancers. She was chosen to work on the American Brachytherapy Society’s 300 in 10 initiative with a mission to improveand strengthen resident brachytherapy training across the United States. As a wife and mother who believes that all patients should have access to outstanding and affordable medical care, she has direct personal experience with the impact of cancer on her family. Dr. Joyner serves on the Finance and Government Relations committees for the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncologists (ASTRO).

The Rotary Club of Houston seeks up to 20 volunteers among Club members and their spouse/guest for The 15th Annual Rotary-Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Hearts for Children Festival.  The Adoption Fair introduces children in the state foster care system availalbe for adoption with prospective parent(s) who have already completed the process to become an adoptive parent in a fun -filled and relaxed atmosophre.  The Fair will include acitivity and game booths, a DJ, Photo Booth, Charicuture Artisit, Toro the Texans Mascot (unless Texans are in the Super Bowl) and lunch.