Join Us At Our Next Rotary Lunch Meeting.

Dear  ,

We look forward to seeing you at our Thursday Lunch Meeting.

Guest Speaker: Matt Pizzo

Topic: Jefferson Davis' Mission to Europe: Hubris, Humbug or Invention of the Modern US Military

Matthew Pizzo is a nineteenth-century British historian and one of the foremost modern authorities on the Crimean War (1853-56). He served as Editor-in-Chief of the academic journal, The War Correspondent and served on the board of trustees of the Crimean War Trust in the United Kingdom.

Matthew was elected by his peers to the prestigious Royal Historical Society for distinction in service to the advancement of British history. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, and has been elected to membership in the Royal Institution, and the Royal Society of St George.

Matthew’s love of history started with his own British ancestry: the Spencers/Churchills; and some of America’s original settlers (Austin and Rogers).

As a published author, Matthew was awarded a Kirkus Star for best young adult novel of 2008. Matthew is a former officer with the Department of Homeland Security and holds the distinction of being the youngest person in Los Angeles County history to hold public office (peaking at age 18!). He has served on charitable boards in both the United States and the United Kingdom and is presently developing a foundation dedicated to the preservation and digitization of primary and first-edition sources relating to the Crimean War.


Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time: Noon to 1:00pm
Location: Legacy Ballroom
The Woodlands Country Club
100Grand Fairway, The Woodlands, TX


Guests are always welcome, so bring a friend or colleague to the meeting. They may want to learn more about Rotary, and it is an excellent opportunity to meet like-minded individuals who believe in ‘Service Above Self.’

To learn more about The Rotary Club of The Woodlands and upcoming events, visit our website at https://www.woodlandsrotary.org and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rotaryofthewoodlands 
 

"Friendship was the foundation rock on which Rotary was built, and tolerance is the element which holds it together." Paul Harris - 1948.

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Meeting Opportunities

Thursday Lunch Meetings
 The Woodlands Country Club – Palmer, Legacy Ballroom
100 Grand Fairway, The Woodlands, TX

Non-member attendance fee: $30*

Meeting Dates & Locations

Please check dates in the Meeting Schedule above.
 

Morning Networking Meeting

Morning Networking Meetings are held to allow people who are unable to attend luncheon meetings, please check “Meeting Dates & Locations” link above.
Meetings Normally Held @ 7:30am
Black Walnut Café
9000 New Trails Drive, The Woodlands, TX

Non-member attendance fee: $15*

 

Tuesday Evening – Rotary After Hours “RAH”
First Tuesday of the Month at 5:30 PM
Location varies within The Woodlands

No attendance fee.

Please see "Calendar & Events" for updates.  

 

Rotaract Club of The Woodlands
Second and Fourth Tuesdays at 5:30 PM
Visit their website for meeting and event information: www.woodlandsrotaract.org

No attendance fee. Young Professionals welcome!

 

Please visit our calendar for the latest meeting and guest speaker information. Guests are always welcome. It’s a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who believe in “Service Above Self.”

*Price subject to change. Thursday Lunch membership includes the cost to attend the Thursday lunch meetings. RAH club members are subject to the attendance fee. Rotaract members are subject to a discounted lunch attendance fee.