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Last week we got a 20 minute condensed version of the many things Lisa accomplished as club president last year. She did a lot for our club and was recognized at the district level for her efforts. We are blessed to have Lisa. Her talents will not wasted.
 
As mentioned Tuesday, the board will be voting on a dues increase in our next board meeting. I asked for input from the members considering this issue. The reason for this comes from the District. They have asked that each club raise $10 per year per member so approximately $500,000 can be raised. (This cannot come out of our foundation funds). This money is needed to prepare a package for Chicago to solicit the Rotary International Conference to come to Houston in 2021. It would be a great honor if we can secure this. It is my understanding that there are two cities in the running for that year. The other city is Boston. However, the inside scoop is San Antonio refused to bid on any future conferences until it is held in Houston. So we might have the inside track. If we do not secure the conference, any unspent monies will  be donated to our fight against Polio.
 
If you have an opinion on this increase, feel free to call or email any board member. I will state that we could handle this okay this year but it is getting tight. The board discussion will start with raising the dues $1 per month to cover this need.
 
Tuesday, Doug Earle will present on The First Tee of Houston. They are a non profit that reach out to our youth and teach them life skills.
 
See you there.
 
 
 
Kenneth K. Vernor
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On Saturday, June 21, we will be wrapping up our joint project with the Keep LJ Beautiful Commission at the Lake Jackson Butterfly Garden. We will be repairing, repainting and replanting the sign. We need folks to clean and paint the sign as well as to mix and pour about 50 bags of concrete into the new hole.
 
When: 6/21/14, 9:00 am
Where: the Butterfly Garden on Canna Ln (behind the Hospital, next to the chipping yard)
Who: Everyone!
Bring: Gloves, Mosquito Spray
 
Besides resetting the sign there is work to be done on the Butterfly Garden itself – bring the family! Refreshments will be provided. So come out, spend a morning with your fellow Rotarians, and lets show the community we do more than ask for their money.
 
We will  have sign-up sheets at Tuesday's meeting.
 
Thank you,

Steven Elbert and Mike Coburn


 
The Rotary Club of Harrisburg
cordially invites you to the
Rotary International District 5890
District Governor Installation of
Lisa Faith Massey
and Installation of District Officers
Dinner and Dancing
Friday
June 27, 2014
6:30 p.m. Social Hour
7:15 Dinner
Petroleum Club
$1000 per table of 10 if you want to sit with your club
or 100 per person and we will place you at a table.
Your Dinner Choices are:
Filet Mignon
Red Snapper Pontchartrain
Portabello Tower (vegetarian)
Kindly reply to Rebecca Maddux with selection
by June 21, 2014
 
We are limited to 340 attendees so please register early
There will be a cash bar (they only take cash but there is a ATM downstairs)
and Valet Parking is $7.00 cash only
If you have any questions please contact Rebecca at
 
rebecca@pmvhac.com or 713-644-9285
 
Registration is online on clubrunner or you can email Rebecca (Rebecca@pmhvac.com) or call her at 713-644-9285
THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO ACCESS A LARGE SUPPLY OF SCHOOL & OFFICE FURNITURE FREE!!! ALL THE FURNISHING OF AN ENTIRE SCHOOL!!! I'M SURE THERE ARE NEEDS THROUGHOUT OUR DISTRICT AND FOR OUR SERVICE PROJECTS. BUT YOU HAVE TO ACT FAST; IT'S ALL GOT TO BE REMOVED WITHIN 10 DAYS......
Below is a message that I received from Angie Jimenez, Past President of Houston Rotary Club.
Today I inspected the old building of the AWTY school. AWTY has been giving us books and school supplies mainly for our Rotary Books for the World project for many years. The original building will be demolished and a new building installed in its place.
 
We could have everything if we act IMMEDIATELY.
 
They have school desks and office furniture. Great chairs, file cabinets, an upright piano, office partitions (3 stations), office desks, including the whole office of a past Head Master (I would guesstimate this item at about 5 to 7,000 dollars, and it looks practically new.)
 
Problem: the whole thing has to be taken away within 10 days (or less if possible) as they will start demolishing the old building..
 
I do not have the space in my new office to have this (full of books right now !).
 
I figure the volume of freight at about 4 to 5 40 trailers. Of course it could be taken to different places.
 
ANY interest? (It would be great for the Firemen Project, and or to Mexico and some to Books for the World ., and possibly for Linda Caruso's school.)
 
I am trying to see if I could rent TEMPORARILY a warehouse in the place were I am located now. I would pay for the rent for about 2/3 months, but I would prefer a better solution, plus they did not tell me if they have anything open right now.
 
All these furniture is practically new, in perfect shape and not cheap.
 
My cell , just in case, is 713-806-6244
Angie F. Jimenez
Centennial President Rotary Club of Houston
 

Pure Water for the World is organizing a trip to Honduras from September 14- 20, 2014! Some of the highlights are:

* Spend 3 days installing filters and latrines in communities

* Visit PWW project sites in Trojes, one of the poorest areas in Honduras

* Visit Danli and other areas of interest. Meet with local Rotarians

* Learn interesting facts about Honduras and the Honduran culture

* Interact with children and community members

Cost is $1,185 per person plus airfare to and from Tegucigalpa. This excludes souvenirs, alcohol, exit fees ($40) and food at the airport. Travelers will purchase their own airline tickets, but Pure Water will coordinate flights to ensure you will be greeted at the airport.

PWW's trips fill up quickly! Space is limited so contact us soon to ensure a spot on this trip. A $500 deposit is required with your reservation. Make checks payable to Pure Water for the World, and please note that funds are for the September 2014 Honduras trip.

Checks should be mailed to:

Pure Water for the World

P.O. Box 55

Rutland, VT 05702.

This is a great opportunity to visit PWW’s projects and view the impact firsthand. If you are interested and would like more details, please contact trip coordinator,

Barry Poppel

Email: bpoppel3@hotmail.com

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