Bellaire/SW Rotarians presented an award of $1800 to the Nature Discovery Center ("NCD") for the purchase of 23 top quality binoculars. To be used not only in the NDC children's programs but also in adult nature walks and birding in Ross Pittman Park, the Vortex Raptor binoculars will particularly enhance NDC's full schedule of Spring and Summer programs. help visitors and members They will be available for Executive Director Henry Owen NDC is pictured accepting the check a 501(c)(3) non-profit committed to Organization that ignites lifelong curiosity, understanding, and respect for nature through education.
BSWH Rotarians bought a hog and a lamb at the 56th Annual Bellaire FFA Livestock Show and donated the animals back to the FFA program as part of the club’s support for local youth and community education. For more than a decade, Bellaire Rotary has backed the Bellaire FFA chapter, which teaches students life lessons of respect and responsibility, hard work and determination, as well as success and failure. Rotarian Judy Harwell is pictured with chapter president Devon Bowman (right), who raised the lamb, and Jordon Brown (left), who raised the hog.
Congratulations to BSWH Rotary President Ed Seale and Regina Seale on having both their children graduate this May! Gwendolyn took her J.D. from the Dedman School of Law at SMU, and J.P. finished his B.A. at Austin College. We send best wishes to the whole family on this fine accomplishment.
We are saddened to learn of the passing of former Bellaire Rotarian Trish Wise. Click the newsclip to enlarge and read her obituary. Trish belonged to our club during the time she headed the Greater SW Houston Chamber of Commerce, after which she became a school teacher. Under her leadership, the GSWHCC was a regular contributor and sponsor of Rotary events. Trish was a good friend to all who knew her, and our sympathies go our to her family.
We remember past president Ed Burdzinski bringing her to Rotary as our "youngest Rotarian" shortly after her birth - - and Anastasia has been stepping up her game ever since. She was recently chosen to spend the day as "Principal of the Day" at her school. Looks like she had her tiny charges well in hand!
We are pleased to welcome Cheryl Riphagen and Stephen Mayers as new members to our Rotary fellowship. Cheryl is the Development and Marketing Coordinator for The Harris School on Rookin, and Stephen is an auctioneer and owner of his business on Atwell, Bold Bids Live/Online Auctioneers & Appraisers.
Thanks to Membership Chair, Kathleen Wiesenthal, for hosting a membership orientation social in her home and providing members and prospective members with a glimpse into what Rotary is all about. There was a tasty dinner, and all reports are that it was enjoyed by all!
Rotary International’s 2016 Council on Legislation may well be remembered as one of the most progressive in Rotary history.Not only did this Council grant clubs more freedom in determining their meeting schedule and membership, it also approved an increase in per capita dues of $4 a year for three years. The increase will be used to enhance Rotary’s website, improve online tools, and add programs and services to help clubs increase membership.The Council is an essential element of Rotary’s governance. Every three years, members from around the world gather in Chicago to consider proposed changes to the policies that govern the organization and its member clubs. Measures that are adopted take effect 1 July.
Rotarians and families with specific needs arising from the widespread flooding may contact Wayne Beaumier (281-923-4085 / wbeaumier@att.net / Rotary Club of Cypress-Fairbanks) for disaster aid assistance.
We are saddened to learn of the passing of former Bellaire Rotarian Trish Wise. Click the newsclip to enlarge and read her obituary. Trish belonged to our club during the time she headed the Greater SW Houston Chamber of Commerce, after which she became a school teacher. Under her leadership, the GSWHCC was a regular contributor and sponsor of Rotary events. Trish was a good friend to all who knew her, and our sympathies go our to her family.
