Date Changed! 2026 District 5830 Foundation Dinner 

Let's Celebrate
The Rotary Foundation and District 5830 Rotarians

Saturday, February 21, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. CST
Paris Conference and Event Center, next door to Home2 Suites by Hilton
3143 NE Loop 286, Paris, Tx. 75460 - $60.00 per person - Deadline to Register: February 11, 2026 - Click here to register
 

Read below for more information about the Foundation Dinner and opportunites to visit with fellow Rotarians and explore Paris, Texas.

5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Appetizers, Silent Auction, Paul Harris Raffle and Cash Bar

6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dinner and Program

Dress: Business Attire with a Texas Flare 
Dinner Menu
Peppercorn Crusted Petite Beef Tenderloin, 4 oz., served with a Red Wine Demi Glacé
Seasoned & Grilled Chicken Breast, 4 oz., served with Whipped Garlic Potato Mash
Vegetable Side: Asparagus/Haricots Verts
Dessert: Creme Brûlée, Cheesecake
Table Bread Service 
Beverage Service: Teas & Water

Please keep reading to find out opportunites to explore Paris, Texas.

RE: 2026 Foundation Banquet - Registration is Open
 
First, a big "Thank You" goes to Paris United Rotary Club for hosting the 2026 District 5830 Foundation Dinner on February 21, 2026.   Club President Jill Cobb and her team have been working very hard to make this an exciting and fun filled weekend in Paris.   
 
The event will be held at the beautiful new Paris Conference and Event Center and next door to Home2 Suites by Hilton, 3143 NE Loop 286, Paris, Texas.   
 
For special hotel pricing please click the link below.
  • Room Rate: $135 before tax, $155.25 after tax
  • Room Details:
    • Double Queen: Two queen beds, pull-out sofa, full kitchenette
    • King: One king bed, pull-out sofa, full kitchenette
To book using your group rate:
  1. Go to www.home2suites.com/paris
  2. Select your dates: February 20 - February 22, 2026
  3. Click Special Rates, then enter Group Code: RDB
Guests can also call 430-900-1337 (option 1) and request to book under the Rotary District block.
 
If you need a hotel reservation, please click here to get the special pricing at Home2 Suites by Hilton.    Rotarians will be responsible for making hotel reservations; however, when you register for the event, you will be asked if you are going to spend the night at Home2 Suites on Friday night and/or Saturday night.  This will let us know when we fill up the block of rooms at a discounted rate.
 
For those that will be spending Friday night, we will meet at BonFire, 136 Clarksville St, Paris, Texas at 6:00 p.m.  Reservations are required so go ahead and register for the event now and let us know you are coming for the Friday night headcount. Meals are not included with the Foundation Dinner registration ticket.
 
Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. we will meet for Brunch at Paris Bakery, 128 First Street SW, Paris, Tx. and after our meal a tour of the Veterans' Memorial/Eiffel Tower with a stop by a Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site.  Transportation has been lined up with the Paris Trolley Tours. There will not be a charge for the tours, but brunch is on you. 
 
Then we will meet again at 5:00 p.m. at the Paris Conference and Event Center for a meet and greet with appetizers and an open bar.   Two drink tickets will be provided to purchase wine, beer or soft drinks.  You know how fun Silent Auctions are bidding against your friends but for a great cause.    You will also have an opportunity to purchase a chance to win a Paul Harris Fellow.  If you have already achieved a PHF level, you could win a PHF and make a fellow Rotarian or family member a PHF as a gift.  The silent auction and Paul Harris Raffle will end at 6:00 p.m.
 
The cost of the Foundation Dinner is $60.00 per person. 
 
The main event will start promptly at 6:00 p.m. with a wonderful meal and Director Brian Hall as our keynote speaker. Our entertainment for the evening will include Alex Fowzer on an acoustic guitar and Soloist Grant Taylor.
 
I encourage you to register as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly for a memorable evening. Together, we will celebrate a remarkable year of giving under the leadership of IPDG Jeff Johnston and the incredible Rotarians of District 5830 who continue to make a difference—locally and around the world.
 
I look forward to seeing you in Paris… Texas!
 
Warm Rotary regards,
Damon G. Donnell
District Governor, 2025–2026
Rotary District 5830
Rotary Club of Athens, Texas