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Brownwood Bulletin
Visitors Guide 2015
Civic Clubs are the backbone of the community
Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis all work to make the world a better place BY BRENT ADDLEMAN
BROWNWOOD BULLETIN baddleman@brownwoodbulletin.com
Civic organizations are the backbone of any community, quietly working behind the scenes to help their fellow man. In most cases the help they provide goes toward building tomorrowÕ s leaders. Brown County is no exception as three main civic organizations are present Ð Rotary Club, Lions Club and Kiwanis. These three organizations are out there each day performing work that oftentimes goes unnoticed. Each club is unique, as they are comprised of leaders of different ages, professions, religious beliefs and creeds. Each club makes its own mark on the communities in Brown County. Each organization has a rich history in not PHOTO COURTESY BROWNWOOD ROTARY CLUB
The Brownwood Rotary Club holds true to the motto “Service Above Self.” Rotarians perform many programs at the local level that benefit the community, especially children, while at the international level the club has played a key role in the near eradication of polio.
only Brownwood, but around the county and the world. Rotary Club International Just over 100 years ago, Rotary International was started in Chicago and is comprised of