The Rotary Club of Beaumont, TX, is a large and diverse fellowship of inspired business, professional, and civic leaders with significant community connections that foster the ideals of Service Above Self and high ethical standards.
If you are attending in person, we ask that you use this linkto make a reservation by Monday, August 26, 2024.
Chris Fisher is the Port Director and CEO of the Port of Beaumont.
Fisher, 62, joined the Port of Beaumont in 1981. He was appointed to his current position on May 20, 2002.
As Port Director, Fisher is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Port, currently the seventh largest in the nation in terms of tonnage and the top strategic port in the U.S. for handling military cargo.
Fisher is also the Secretary-Treasurer of the Foreign Trade Zone of Southeast Texas, Inc. Fisher is a past president of the Texas Ports Association and the Gulf Ports Association, and currently serves as chairman of the Texas Department of Transportation’s Port Authority Advisory Committee. Fisher is also the chairmen of the American Association of Port Authorities’ National Defense Committee.
Fisher began his career at the Port of Beaumont as a member of the port’s security/police team while attending Lamar University. During that time, he obtained advanced certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Additionally, he has worked at the port as Sales Representative, Manager of Administration, and Director of Finance and Administration.
Fisher holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Lamar University (1988) and a Master of Business Administration degree from Lamar University (1993).
Fisher is a native and lifelong resident of Southeast Texas. He and his wife, Melissa, reside in Beaumont.
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August 28, 2024
Invocation
Frank Maida
Senior Attorney
Maida Law Firm, PC
Pledges to USA & Texas Flags
Chuck Heare
Senior Vice President-Wealth Management
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Introduction of Guests
Kate Carroll
Owner
Land Investments-Owner
Introduction of Speaker
Pat Anderson
Commissioner
Port of Beaumont
Please volunteer for Head Table responsibilities through the
Board of Directors Meeting, 11:30 AM at the MCM Elegante- Diplomats Room
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Chris Fisher, Port of Beaumont
September
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Dr. Shannon Allen, Beaumont Independent School District
11
Dr. Freddie Willard, CVB
16
Satellite Meeting- 4 Under Golf Center, 5:30-6:30 PM
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Amy Chase, Bolivar Lighthouse
24
Board of Directors Meeting, 11:30 AM at the MCM Elegante- Fountainview Room
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Justin Doss, Baptist Hospitals
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ASTROS VIEWING PARTY
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ROTARY CHOURS
The Rotary Chorus is preparing for another great performance at our Holiday Party! It is not too late to join. Please join us at the Mason home September 3, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, September 3, 7:00 PM
1665 Thomas Rd.
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WINE DOWN WITH ROTARY
The Wine Down With Rotary is preparing for a great event this year. Make sure to save the date to join us!
SPONSORSHIPS
Click HERE to become a sponsor for this great event! Please include which level in the comments.
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SERVICE PROJECT
Please join us for the first service project of the year at The H. O.W. Center!
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Kevin Roy
August 27
Chelsea Tipton
August 27
Anthony Toups
August 29
Leslie Harrison
August 29
Ann Scoggin
August 30
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Phil Dunlap
August 26, 1998
26 years
Chris Colletti
August 26, 1998
26 years
Joyce Hafford
August 27, 2008
16 years
Cindy Cherry
August 27, 2008
16 years
Kim Dunaway
August 27, 2008
16 years
Kevin Roy
September 1, 1994
30 years
Shawn Javed
September 1, 2021
3 years
Gordon Friesz
September 1, 2022
2 years
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PROGRAM REVIEW
August 21, 2024
Jason Watson
Environmental Stewardship Manager
Lower Neches Valley Authority
By Joanne Brown and Tim Sudela
Jason Watson, Environmental Stewardship Manager at the Lower Neches Valley Authority since October 2019, was introduced by Scott Hall as guest speaker at the August 21 meeting of the Rotary Club of Beaumont. The quality of the water managed by the Lower Neches Valley Authority (LNVA) is periodically evaluated for its suitability for its customers. An ample supply of water is of no use unless it is quality water.
The LNVA is one of the 23 River Authorities created by the State of Texas to conserve, store, control, preserve, utilize, and distribute the waters of its respective area for the benefit of its residents. For over 70 years, independent academic and scientific institutions perform periodic monitoring of the water quality, with the most recent evaluation performed in October 2021. The audits evaluate multiple levels of the ecosystem which are a good indicator of the waterway’s health.
In Jason’s current role at LNVA, he is responsible for overseeing the Neches River Saltwater Barrier, aquatic vegetation control, the water quality lab, and the geographic information system program. Mr. Watson and his wife Candice are active members of North Hardin Baptist Church. They are dedicated to raising their two sons, Sawyer and Samuel, with strong values and a deep connection to their community.
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