September 7 Speaker

District Governor Bruce will be our speaker. He has lived and worked in Austin his entire life. He graduated from the University of Texas in 1980 with a finance degree. After twenty years in the financial service and employee benefits business, he is currently the Chief Financial Officer for the Karavel Shoe Stores of Austin. Bruce has been a member of the Rotary Club of Austin since 1998 with a perfect attendance record. The Golden family’s history with the Rotary organization began over fifty years ago when Mace Golden (grandfather) joined the Rotary Club of Corsicana. Allen (Bruce’s father) was also a member of the Rotary Club of Corsicana. After relocating to Austin, Allen joined the Rotary Club of Austin and inspired his son, Bruce, to do the same. Bruce is a dedicated and very active member in Rotary, having held almost every position in his club including President from 2009-2010. His favorite area of service involves helping children. He has either served or chaired the following service areas in his club: Helping Hands Home committee, New Generation project (Early Act First Knight), Student scholarships, Rotaract at UT and RYLA leadership camp. Bruce served on his club’s Foundation board for two terms and was Chairman for one term. At the District level, Bruce has served as Lt. Governor for Youth Services, District Secretary for two years, and Assistant Governor for three years, District Conference Chair and has served on the Grants Subcommittee. He was inducted to the District 5870 Roll of Fame in 2012.