Events

The annual Bryan Rotary Field of Valor enlists Rotarians, Student Organizations, and Community volunteers to execute the Flag Field setup and break-down.

Below is a list of the volunteer dates. Both members and the public can 'book' a volunteer slot by entering your name**, phone number and email. Please register for every time slot where you will participate. Thank you for your Service!

PRE-DISPLAY PREPARATIONS

Saturday, 10/18/2025, Flag Field Preparation, Dirt Digging to Find & Mark Sleeves at Veterans Park (Click to Volunteer)

FLAG DISPLAY

Saturday, 11/8/2025, Flag Field Setup at Veterans Park, 8:30 am-10:30 am (Click to Volunteer)

Sunday, 11/16/2025, Flag Field Break-Down at Veterans Park, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm (Click to Volunteer)

You will receive an email confirmation for each shift you register for. We will also send an email reminder the day before each shift. If you cannot make your shift, please try and find a substitute, and notify the Event Chair, Bunny Pratt, 979.571.9826 (text) or bunnypratt95@gmail.com.   

Flag Team 1 - Rotarians - please register individually

Flag Team 2 - Student Groups/Organizations - please have 1 Sponsor register and then email me with head count - input your Group Name in the **Last Name field (i.e. TAMU Rotaract, RoadRunner Hockey, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts)

Flag Team 3 - Community Members - please register individually - choose this option if you want volunteer hours verified

Flag Team 4 - Military-Affiliated/Veteran Groups - please register individually - input your Group Name in the **Last Name field (i.e. PatriotPaws, JRROTC)

Flag Team 5 - BISD Ambassadors- please have 1 Sponsor register (Per School Campus) and then email me with head count - input your School Name in the **Last Name field (i.e. Bryan HS, Rudder HS, Bryan Collegiate)

Flag Display Volunteers will assemble to uncap ground sleeves, unfurl, post, and tag 1000 American flags. The flags are 3ft by 5ft and attached to 10 foot metal poles. Volunteer groups are encouraged to wear matching organizational t-shirts. 

RAIN OR SHINE - dress appropriate for the weather forecast

Leading Research and Testing at Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service as Division Head and designated Principal Investigator. Professor for Ethical Leadership courses at Hollingsworth Center, Texas A&M University. Former Naval senior officer and Government contractor. Retired from industry as Senior Vice President/ General Manager of Network Solutions Group at CACI International. Led group of three business divisions providing expertise and technologies for enterprise IT solutions for IC, DOD and other USGOV agencies. Prior to CACI acquisition of LGS Innovation served as President of the Integration and Operations Solutions Group a LGS Innovations (former Bell Labs-Federal). P&L responsibility of two business divisions (Network Integration Services & Axios Engineering) providing network development/design/installation, Network, Cyber Defense, Signal processing and Algorithm software development and direct mission support to DoD and the US Intelligence Community. Formerly Director of Geospatial Solutions for General Dynamics Mission Systems, Advanced Information Systems, leading strategic opportunities with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), other IC agencies and DoD. Oversight of multiple corporate level capture teams, development and execution of strategy and shaping for GD-AIS solutions to compete for large and strategic opportunities. Previously led Geospatial P&L business area responsible for development, sustainment, production of US and partner intelligence systems. Completed one year corporate senior executive and corporate capture training. Previously, Director of C4ISR/T solutions for BAE Systems, Intelligence & Security. Led all capture activities regarding Defense Systems & Solutions capture of Distributed Common Ground System-Navy. Worked with Government policy, requirements, resource and acquisition customers to develop a new start program of record under the Navy’s N2/6 organization. Formerly, VP of Strategic Development for L-3 Communications-ComCept Division. Responsible for business development, strategic planning, research and development and Congressional affairs. Over 18 years of Intelligence program leadership and business development and 23 years of senior military leadership and management experience including carrier aviation, strike, ISR and naval warfare, Congressional affairs and DoD appropriations. In depth knowledge and extensive personal network with multiple intelligence agencies, Navy and Air Force C4ISR communities. Retired CAPTAIN, USN.

Paul Dyson is a distinguished legal expert and energy industry veteran with deep-rooted connections to Bryan-College Station, Texas. Since 2014, Paul has served as the General Counsel for Dyson Energy Group, a family-owned oil and gas exploration and production company. He brings a wealth of experience in coordinating legal, financial, and regulatory matters. His role also extends to managerial duties for the company and other family ventures.

Paul’s educational journey began in the halls of St. Joseph’s Catholic School and Allen Academy.  He continued his education at Texas A&M University, earning a Bachelors of Science in Political Science and later a Masters of Business Administration. Furthering his legal aspirations, he obtained his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law in 2007.

In 2022, Paul was elected to the Board of Directors for American Momentum Bank, where he serves on the Loan and Audit & Compliance Committees. He also joined Lawyers Title Company of Brazos County as a co-owner the same year.  In 2016, Paul was appointed to the College Station Parks and Advisory Board, where he served for two-terms and was voted in as vice-chair by his fellow committee members. He currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees for Allen Academy and was President of the OPAS Board of Directors for Season 51.

Paul and his wife, Teri, are proud parents to two children, Jamey and Drew, and continue to be active members of their community. His multifaceted career, dedication to community service, and commitment to family paint a picture of a man deeply invested in the betterment of both his professional and personal communities.