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
The Brazosport Rotary Club recently welcomed two new members. Pictured from left to right are Kenny Vernor, Club President; Dearle Marrs, New Member; Tommy Perez, New Member; Benny Morgan, Sponsor; and Brian Garrett, Membership Chair.
In 2013-14, there were District Grants funded to 40 Rotary clubs in District 5890. It is the duty of the District Audit Committee, which is comprised of me, Jackie Barmore (RC of Pasadena), and PDG Jeff Tallas (RC of Sugar Land) to review each of the District Grant Final Reports to assure that they are compliant with the terms as set forth by District 5890 and The Rotary Foundation, and to present a report to the district Rotarians by September 30.
The committee met on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 and, after accumulating more information from several clubs, we are pleased to report that all clubs that received District Grants for the 2013-14 are in compliance with the required guidelines.
District Grant Stewardship Chair Bill Davis has also informed us that the final report for District Grant #1410002, which includes all of the individual club grants, has met all of the The Rotary Foundation’s requirements, and the grant will now be closed
Thanks to all of the clubs who participated in the District Grant program in 2013-14. You have made your community and the world a better place by your generosity.
Sincerely,
Bill Haglund (RC of Memorial-Spring Branch)
Chair, District 5890 Audit Committee
