Well, here it is. A new Rotary year is before us. Last week was a lot of fun. I hope I did not go too far with anyone in my jesting. I wanted to share with everyone a little of my journey and make the point what a great group we have here. If we all get aboard to accomplish a single goal, nothing will stop us. We are blessed with such an array of talent and skill sets.
I want to briefly repeat our goals for the year.
First, our District has set a goal of four new net members for the year. Brian Garrett, our membership chair, has said we are much better than the average club. Our goal is to have a net gain of at least ten!
Second, we do have a great Shrimp Boil Chair this year. Scott Ferry has set a goal of an increase of 10% over last year. Let’s make this happen. My thoughts are we can do better in sponsorships and we need to get Lisa better auction items.
Next, David Nicks has agreed to chair a committee to explore a large, local, multi-year project. Lisa, Rod, Scott, and I are all aboard with this. There will be room on this committee for anyone who wants to be a part of this. It is essential that we get input throughout the club and buy-in with all our members.
Also Diane Hill has agreed to chair a committee to implement Dolly Parton’s book charity. This is a program that gives books to children every month till they are five. Our new Governor, Lisa Faith Massey, has asked that we look into literacy projects. This of course, fits the bill. It is important for children to own books. Learning to read well and early will help students do well and stay in school.
We have also implemented an Ethics committee. The reason for this is two fold. First, it gives our club people that we can bounce issues off of if someone has an ethically quandary. Secondly, it is to used for conflict resolution. The committee can be used to facilitate these type of issues. I have posted in club runner the actual tasks this committee is to perform. Doug Raymer has agreed to chair this committee. Peter Cammarano and Mike Stobel have agreed to serve as members. Doug will determine if more are needed.
Lastly, we instituted a new award. The Good Samaritan Award. Again, I have posted what this award is about on Club Runner. The first GS Award went to Lucy Pendon.
I want to thank everyone for their support and kind words. Many people have told me they are willing to help me in any way they can. That means a lot.
We have a great club.
This week we have an IT program with Raymond Moore out of Houston. Come on out and enjoy the fellowship.
Vince Lombardi once said “The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.” Forty-four years ago, the Rotary Club of Houston set out to honor Lombardi’s legacy of determination and discipline by establishing the Rotary Lombardi Award. Since 1970, the Award has been presented annually to the nation’s best Division I college football lineman (offense or defense) who, in addition to outstanding performance and ability, best exemplifies the discipline of Vince Lombardi. Since 1970, millions has been raised to help fund cancer research, public education and direct services to cancer patients.
Every year the four finalists come to Houston for this prestigious award. One of the highlights and most endearing events for the finalists are the visits with the Front Line Kids courageously fighting cancer at local hospitals.
Those who vote on the Award consist of all head coaches of NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision teams, all former winners and finalists of the Award, and selected members of the national sports media.
Our sponsors, volunteers and committees tout a profound connection to the Award. Involvement with the Award connects spirited college sports fans with supporters of the programs of cancer research, public education and direct services to cancer patients; which is in accordance to the wish of the Lombardi family.
We invite you to become part of the Rotary Lombardi Award family and join the planning committee for this prestigious event.
Join us at Minute Maid Park for Rotary Family Night with the Astros, Saturday April 26, game starts at 6:10pm. The Astros will be playing the Oakland Athletics (an early playoff team favorite) Rotarians and their guests are invited to an exclusive reception inside Champions Pavilion, which overlooks the ballpark and provides a unique view of the Downtown Houston skyline. Seating will be in the Mezzanine Section, priced at $18
Food and drinks will be available to Rotarians and their guests. Cheer on District Governor Bob Gebhard as he throws out the first pitch!
To buy your tickets online, click on www.astros.com/rotary Use Special Offer Code: Rotary ( then follow the online instructions) For orders of 10 tickets or more: Call Jake Winowich at 713-259-8317
Come join us for a night of fun and fellowship, while supporting Rotary's efforts. Funds raised during the game will be designated to help Rotary eradicate Polio worldwide.
For more detail information about Rotary Night at Minute Maid Park, click on the flyer at bottom of this email or contact:
District 5890 "Club Leadership Training" will be held April 26, 2014 HCC Southwest, 5601 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77081 This is a team leadership training for all 2014-2015 Club Officers and members. Each officer will receive training on their specific officer duties as well as a "Rotary 101" class for new members. This is your chance to hear about all of the exciting things that will be happening in the Rotary world for the Rotary Year of 2014-2015.
Join District Governor-Elect Lisa Faith Massey as she unveils the 2014-15 Rotary theme and delivers the goals of R.I. President-elect Gary C.K. Huang for the upcoming Rotary Year.
Registration begins at 8:00 am, Continental Breakfast and Networking. Training begins at 8:30 am and should conclude around 1:00 pm.
The location of our Club Leadership Training and all subsequent District Training Events is HCC Southwest, 5601 West Loop South,Houston, TX 77081
Club are encouraged to pay for their members' fees. $15.00 per person in advance, $20.00 at the door
Please send attached form and check for all registrations to:
Rotary Club of Harrisburg
ATTN: 2013 Club Leadership Training
Make checks payable to: Rotary District 5890
NOTE: We can no longer bill clubs.
Join the District 5890 Leadership Team and let us serve you with training!
Presidents-Elect - Encourage/insist that your leadership team and new members attend this valuable training. Your year as Club President will go much smoother if they do. Jon R McKinnie
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