First let me apologize for last week. I was late getting my copy to Tabitha. I know how eager each of you are to read my words of wisdom. I hope you still made your way to the meeting and your week was not too empty because of the missed bulletin. I must say, Tabitha Ray, who is editor of the Bulletin, does a fantastic job. I will try to get her my copy earlier in the future. Last week we heard from a local product Ammar Habbib, a Brazosport Rotary scholarship recipient and a recently published author. He told us of his journey he went through to achieve his goal. Karla also gave a vocation speech. That was interesting as well. I called on her from the podium and she did a great job. Thanks Karla. That needs to be an example to everyone else, you never know when you might be asked to talk. This week we have Meredith King with True to Life Ministries. I am not sure of the subject but I am sure we it will be encouraging. We have had several people volunteer to help JA. They are still short. Check with Kim Effenberger if you can help out here. This is what we do. See you all there. Kenneth K. Vernor
On October 24 , members of Rotary clubs around the world – including over 34,000 clubs throughout the world – will celebrate World Polio Day. Polio eradication has been Rotary International’s top priority since 1985. World Polio Day is an opportunity to celebrate the 99% of countries that have eliminated polio, and also to reaffirm our commitment to seeing the last 1% of cases eliminated.
It's that time of year again… RYLA application season has started. Please see the attached application and pass this along to your interact club, interact advisors, school counselors, etc. Any sophomore or junior, that has not attended a RYLA camp before, is eligible to apply.
PLEASE NOTE:
- we are limiting the camp to 150 participants
- please be aware of the "RYLA Transportation Policy"
- $225 per student RYLA scholarship
DEADLINES:
- Deadline for students to submit to the Rotary Club: November 15th, 2014
- Deadline for Rotary Club to submit to the RYLA committee: December 5, 2014
- Payment deadline by the Club: December 5, 2014 (with the applications)
- Acceptance letters mailed by the RYLA committee: December 10, 2014
NOTE: Last day of school before Christmas Break is December 19th. We ask for your cooperation in sticking to the above deadlines, it will be REALLY important to stick to these dates so that we can insure proper training of coaches and offer students ample time to respond to the RYLA acceptance letter.
PLEASE MAIL CHECKS: RYLA Treasuer, ATTN: Carmen Cuneo, 2618 Wichita, Houston TX 77004
PLEASE MAIL APPLICATIONS: RYLA COMMITEE, ATTN: Nathalie Cras, 8564 Katy Freeway, Suite 134, Houston TX 77024
Rotary Books For The World - An International Service Project, started in 2000 and supported by Houston area Rotary Clubs, Rotaract Clubs, and Interact Clubs, is proud to announce the shipment of our 227th 40' shipping container of books (for a total of over 9 million pounds), as well as several containers of bicycles & bicycle parts to Rotarian led literacy projects in Africa and around the world.
Would you & your club like to help with the shipment of the next container?
Please bring a group of your club members, Interactors, Rotaractors, friends and family members to help sort and palletize books on the following dates:
Saturdays, Oct 18 (10 AM-Noon), Nov 15 (10 AM-Noon, Dec 13 (10AM-Noon)
This is a non- air-conditioned/non-heated warehouse. Please dress appropriately. Yes, you are welcome to bring used books (of any type as long as they are in good condition) to donate to this project.
Where? 116 Main St. Pasadena, TX Park on Eagle St. or under Hwy 225 Be careful crossing the street and do not leave valuables in your car
We always need more funding to purchase containers and to pay for shipping. Please consider asking your club to donate to this great project or to apply for a District Grant or join the Global Grant for it. See the project website at www.rotarybooksfortheworld.org
Halloween bags of candy will be given to the first 50 kids at the October sorting only. We have a lot of books to sort, label, palletize, and wrap.
