This year, the Alamo Heights Rotary Club is proud to celebrate one of our own, Stephanie Macchia, who served as the Operating Chair of Lone Star Presidents-Elect Training Seminar (PETS)—the premier leadership training event for incoming Rotary club presidents across Texas and Oklahoma.
Held annually, Lonestar PETS brings together over 700 President-Elects and hundreds of Rotary leaders, mentors, and international dignitaries for an intensive weekend of learning, inspiration, and fellowship. This event plays a crucial role in equipping future club presidents with the knowledge, strategies, and passion to lead their clubs effectively.
As Operating Chair, Stephanie Macchia led a team of dedicated volunteers to orchestrate this large-scale event, ensuring seamless logistics, impactful training sessions, and meaningful networking opportunities. The weekend featured keynote speeches from Rotary International leaders, interactive workshops on leadership and service, and discussions on how to drive meaningful change in communities worldwide.
“Being part of Lonestar PETS is about more than just training; it’s about building a vision for the future of Rotary,” said Stephanie. “Seeing hundreds of passionate leaders come together, ready to make a difference, is truly inspiring.”
Alamo Heights Rotary is honored to have such dedicated leadership within our club, demonstrating Rotary’s commitment to Service Above Self on a grand scale. Congratulations to Stephanie Macchia and all those who contributed to the success of Lonestar PETS 2025!