Addison Midday Rotary

Mary Jo's memorial service will be at 11:15 a.m. in Columbarium B at the DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas. The cemetery is 638 acres, so it is suggested that you arrive early, drive past the entrance, proceed to the Public Information Center, and use the automated grave locator kiosk. The locator will print a step-by-step map showing you exactly how to reach the specific columbarium wall.

Her stepdaughter, Cindy, says the service will be informal, and anyone wishing to speak is welcome.

Join us July 7 when Rotary District 5810 DG Mike Callahan visits our club

Mike Callahan is a member of the Prestonwood Rotary Club and Past President of the Dallas East Rotary Club. He previously held many positions of responsibility at his club, in the district and at RYLA.

June 23 - Nelson Mandela Exhibition African American Museum Dallas

Join us June 23 to hear Margie Reese, Senior Program Office at the African American Museum Dallas talk about their current exhibit Nelson Mandela: the Official Exhibition. This exhibition was specifically selected to highlight the relationship that Mandela had with soccer, using sport as a way to help being his country together in the quest for a more democratic society.

Nelson Mandela
Exhibit June 13 – November 1, 2026

African American Museum Dallas
Fair Park
Dallas TX

EXTENDED HOURS
Open: 10 AM – 7 PM
Tues - Sat
Closed: Sun & Mon

Margie Johnson Reese has dedicated more than four decades to strengthening the role of arts and culture in American civic life. Her work has consistently focused on ensuring that cultural institutions not only preserve history, but actively shape how communities understand themselves and their future.

Throughout her career in municipal leadership with the City of Dallas and the City of Los Angeles, Reese helped guide public investment in the arts, expanding access and building systems that support artists, organizations, and communities. Her leadership has been defined by a clear belief that culture is essential infrastructure—grounded in both public value and long-term responsibility.

Today, as Senior Programs Officer at the African American Museum, Dallas, Reese brings that same perspective to her work at one of the region’s most important cultural institutions. She is leading efforts that connect collections stewardship with public engagement, ensuring that the museum serves as both a guardian of history and a place of active learning and reflection.