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27th Annual Reed Franklin Spaghetti Supper
First Christian Church, Family Life Center
Apr 25, 2019
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
April Adopt A Park Clean Up
Bergfeld Park at the tennis courts on College
Apr 29, 2019
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
 
Kyle Lake Memorial Golf Tournament
Cascades Country Club
May 06, 2019
10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
 
ETX Brewing C. 0.5K Pints for Polio Beer Run
ETX Brewing Co.
May 18, 2019
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
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Darla Blackmon
April 1
 
Cary Byrd
April 2
 
John Hart
April 2
 
Lynn Holliman
April 5
 
Kimberly Ashley
April 7
 
Stan Anderson
April 17
 
Chris McLarry
April 18
 
Jen Katz
April 21
 
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Kimberly Ashley
April 1, 2003
16 years
 
Marla Boren
April 6, 2015
4 years
 
Nancy Crawford
April 12, 2010
9 years
 
Amanda Folmar
April 13, 2015
4 years
 
Lee Montgomery
April 15, 2003
16 years
 
Von Johnson
April 21, 2008
11 years
 
Carl Watson
April 26, 2010
9 years
 
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President's Message
Amanda Folmar
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Why does April like trampolines? It is SPRING TIME :)
 
We have officially reached 100 members for South Tyler Rotary and we are now the largest club in Tyler! Our membership has grown 50% since our 2018-2019 year has began. To say that I am proud of our growth is an understatement! I hope everyone is thinking about SPAGHETTI! I hope you are selling tickets & have it on your calendar to work a few hours! Our .5K brew run benefiting Polio Plus is also right around the corner- hope you are ready to take a stroll, and NOT spill your beer!
 
There are three months left in our Rotary year, let's continue kicking BUTT & taking names!
 
Oh... & bring a friend :)
 
Yours in Rotary,
Amanda Folmar
2018-2019 South Tyler Rotary President

Announcements & Reminders

South Tyler Rotary Foundation Resolution -The Board of Directors for The South Tyler Rotary passed a resolution to submit to the membership of South Tyler Rotary for approval: "To move all funds in the Foundation corpus to an account to be managed by VERA Wealth Management incrementally over the next ten months." Vote to be held during the regular meeting of the Club on Monday April 8, 2019
 
NEW MEMBER POSTINGS
Jennifer Reynolds, UT Tyler - 3rd posting
 
 
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Volunteers Needed, April 25th - Volunteer sign up sheets will be available each Monday at the meetings or you can sign up here. Each member is encourage to sign up for a shift or two. Contact Jen Katz or Diane Kavanaugh to sign up.
 
Spaghetti Supper Update - Thanks to all of the members who have already turned in money and pledges. We're at $26,710 which is 59% of our $45,000 goal. Team DeWitt is still in the lead at $5,070 raised, followed by Team Watson at $3,850 and Team Attaway slipping into 3rd place at $3,500!
 
Members exceeding $1,000.00 in sponsors are David Lake, Amanda Folmar, Tom Seale, Jackie Cannon, Breck Watson, John Hart, Tom DeWitt and Rusty Falling. Any member selling over $1000.00 is entered into a drawing for a Paul Harris Fellow.
 
 
 
 
 
FOUNDATION CORNER
 
For the 2018-2019 Rotary Year, as of April 5th,
South Tyler Rotary members donated
$9,070 to the Rotary Foundation and
$1,231 towards Polio Plus.
 
Thus far in 2019, there are a total 9 recorded cases of the Wild Polio Virus in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
 
Interested in supporting The Rotary Foundation? Speak with Amanda Folmar, Tom Seale, or other board members for more information.
 
 
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Rotarian Spotlight

 
 

Member pictureClint Henderson

My name is Clint Henderson - I am a brand spankin new Rotarian within the past year.   I had always been a Rotarian by default because I have been attending Rotary events for the past 8 years as the spouse of a member of Rotary (Brandie) :)  but NOW I am finally an official Rotarian.    

I am a former US Coast Guard veteran, a college wrestler, a HS Biology and Physics teacher and football and wrestling coach.   In 2006 I started Every Brand Apparel Inc and have been doing that ever since.   We do corporate and golf tournament apparel for companies all over the US and have worked with over 450 golf tournaments including the Seahawks and Jaguars golf tournaments, the NFL Alumni golf tournament, and many celebrity tournaments.   It is a great great business to be in.  We work with over 135 brands of high end and golf apparel - so if you are needing apparel for your event or business, I am here to help!  

I met Brandie in 2008 in Austin TX and we took off and moved to Maui in 2010.    We had our first son, JD, in 2012.  We added the final pieces to our growing family in 2017 as we welcomed Maxine and JoJo, our wonderful twin daughters.  

I love trying to stay active and go running, and working out, and being outside.   

One of my favorite family traditions we have done for the longest time is our annual Turkey Bowl at Thanksgiving.  We have a large extended family on my mom's side and we would always get together at The Oliver Family Thanksgiving and play a huge game of two hand touch football before the Cowboys game.   Always a favorite and tons of bragging rights.   

Something in the next year I would like to do that I have never done before is to take my family to New Zealand and Australia.

Woohoo!!!!

Stories
1st Annual 0.5K Pints for Polio Beer Run
Join South Tyler Rotary on May 18th for the 1st annual ETX Brewing Co. 0.5K Pints for Polio Beer Run.
 
ETX Brewing Co. and The Porch present a one-of-a-kind 0.5K Beer Run Benefiting Polio Plus. https://www.endpolio.org/rotary-and-the-fight-against-polio

This is not your average race! Sign up for our 1st annual 0.5K raising money for Polio Plus. The RACE is SHORT, just circling the block and returning to the starting point. Not too fast…You will race with a full pint of beer. If you spill too much, you will be disqualified. Finish with your beer above the “spill line” and the fastest time for a cool prize.

There is a prize for BEST COSTUME, too! For those who simply finish, we’ll have lots of fun, entertainment, games, raffles and more for you to enjoy a great afternoon.

There will also be a ROOT BEER run for the kids!

***DEADLINE***Must register through Event Bright by April 25th!!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/etx-brewing-co-05k-beer-run-tickets-59334748831

Sponsored by ETX Brewing Co., The Porch at ETX, South Tyler Rotary, Roberts & Roberts Law Firm, Republic Services and Jim's Jewelers


 
FAQ:
• What does my ticket include?
o A ticket reserves your spot on race day for participation in the 0.5K Beer Run and includes an event t-shirt, race number, commemorative pint race cup, finishing medal and a racing beer!
• Are there ID requirements or age limits to enter?
o There is no age limit for guests to attend. All participants must be 21 years or older to participate in the beer run.
• Is it kid friendly?
o Yes! We are always kid friendly.
• Are pets allowed?
o Yes! Pets are always welcome on our patio and lower level taproom.
• Is there enough parking?
o Absolutely, we are located next door to the Fair Plaza Parking Garage with over 400 FREE parking spaces. That’s right…it’s FREE!!
• What can/can’t I bring to the event?
o The only thing you need to bring are comfortable shoes and clothing. You are welcome to bring a chair, although we will have our picnic table seating available. We will have water stations available for self service, and our full restaurant will be open if you get hungry.
• Who can I contact with questions?
o Contact info@etxbrew.com
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Speakers
Apr 08, 2019
(Meal provided by Raising Cane's)

Our program for Monday, April 8th focuses on two local organizations with ties to our South Tyler Rotary Club. We'll hear from member Nan Moore about United Way and new member Johnny Ortiz about Toastmasters.

United Way - Nan Moore

In 1940, a group of Tyler leaders came together at the old Blackstone hotel downtown to meet about establishing a Tyler Community Chest. These organizations often popped up in communities around the country during times of crisis and need.

The need for a community chest in Tyler came out of the Great Depression recovery. Their goal that first year was $20,000 and they raised it with the help of the city of Tyler and a few local businesses and individuals.

Fast forward to today, and we have put over 65 Million back into the local community! United Way is the largest non-governmental funder of health and human services in the world. Locally, each United Way is autonomous and governed by a local volunteer board of directors.

Our Mission is simple: We are caring for our community by partnering with you. We believe that empowering EVERYONE to give, advocate, and volunteer is the most effective way to collectively improve Smith County. It’s only by working together that we can start to create lasting change and opportunities for all.

Tyler Evening Toastmasters - Johnny Ortiz

Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped millions of men and women become more confident in front of an audience. The Tyler Evening Toastmasters chapter serves Tyler, TX, and the surrounding area. Our hands-on approach and positive, constructive feedback provide a safe place to develop and improve your public speaking skills. Along with developing your communication and leadership skills, you will have the opportunity to make new and lifelong friends. A stranger is a friend you have not met yet. What are you waiting for? Come visit us on Monday nights.

Apr 15, 2019
(Meal provided by Jalapeno Tree)
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South Tyler
Service Above Self
We meet Mondays at 12:00 PM
First Christian Church
4202 S. Broadway Ave.
Tyler, TX  75701
United States of America
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Area Make Up Opportunities *
Thursday
Monday
Tyler Sunrise (6:30 a.m.)- Hollytree Country Club
Mineola - Civic Center
Bullard Sunrise (6:30 a.m.) - Kiepersol Estates
Tuesday
Tyler Downtown (11:45 a.m.) - Hollytree Country Club
Lindale - Community Center
Gladewater - Chamber of Commerce
Longview - Pinecrest Country Club
Athens - Country Club
Troup - Tiger Country Cafe
Henderson—First Baptist Church
Wednesday
Friday
Jacksonville - UT Health (ETMC) Conference Room
Longview Greggton—First Baptist Church
Kilgore - Meadowbrook Country Club
Overton—Community Building
 
* All meetings are at 12:00 unless noted otherwise