There are so many good things being done around the world by Rotarians in partnership with clubs in Third World countries through the Global Grant program of The Rotary Foundation. This week's meeting focus will be sharing information about those projects and how they are helping to improve the lives of others around the globe.
This is not a presentation to ask for donations. This program will beautifully illustrate the Rotary motto of "Service Above Self."
Interim Director for Student Development and Leadership
Lamar University
Pledges to the USA & Texas Flags:
Bridget Johnson
Executive Director
YWCA Beaumont
Introduction of Guests:
Linda Williams
Director of Human Resouces
Goodwill Industries
Introduction of Program:
Roger McCabe
Shareholder/Attorney
MehaffyWeber
Menu: salad bar, chicken & rice soup, London broil, chicken Marsala, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans almondine, assorted pastries and desserts, tea and coffee
Jim Baxter reads to an attentive group of children and mothers.
Mark your calendar for the next Read With Rotary! Everyone is excited to begin planning for this fun opportunity to spread the joy of reading on Monday, October 6. Mark your calendar for a "lunch date" with some preschoolers from 11:00-12:30 at the Centennial Playground.
It is a Wednesday and you are already planning to attend Rotary on October 15, but make note that it will be the annual Rotary Goes to Work meeting. You will choose a fellow Rotarian's place of business to visit that day. Like Paul Harris and the other original Rotarians, we will "rotate" to another member's business locale to learn about their vocation.
The Board of Directors announces the following membership proposals were approved:
Dana Timaeus, Attorney, The Timaeus Law Firm, LLC
Proposed by: Vernon Pierce
Classification: "LAW - MEDIATION LAW"
Mellie Bevilacqua, Executive Director, Foundation for Southeast Texas
Proposed by: David Locke
Classification: "ASSOCIATIONS; FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST TEXAS"
James Henges, Attorney, Jay R. Old & Associates
Proposed by: Jay Old
Classification: "LAW - EMPLOYMENT LAW"
In accordance with our bylaws (Article 13, Section 8), please submit written objections related to the aforementioned proposal within 10 days (of the September 17 announcement) to the board of directors, stating the reason for your objection.
Several members of our club attended the District Training Seminar on Saturday, September 20 in League City. The main focus of the training was on membership recruitment and retention, ways to support Rotary's work through the Rotary Foundation, and promoting Rotary throughout the world.
Representing Club 72 were:
President Vernon Pierce
President Elect Pat Anderson
Membership Lane Chairman - Craig Lively
Service Lane Chairman - Cindy Cherry
Polio Plus Chairman - Ron Borel
Executive Director - Jacque Chapman
New Member - ShereePierce
Attending from the Beaumont Rotaract and presenting at the Seminar was Rebekah Maxwell, pictured below with President Vernon.
The District's Group Study Exchange Chairman is actively recruiting some team members from Beaumont! There has not been an applicant from our Club in over two years and this would be a great year to have a member of the team from here. Please read the requirements below as this is NOT for a Rotarian but someone you work with, a child of someone you know, or a friend from church may be interested and be a great applicant to enjoy this grand experience!
The GSE Team Member applicants must:
1. Not be a Rotarian or a lineal descendant (including step-children) of a current Rotarian
2. Be between the age of 25 and 40 at the time of application
3. Be currently employed
4. Live or work in D5910
5. Complete and submit the application/commitment form by September 30
6. Participate in a personal interview on October 19
7. Participate in training/preparation meetings on weekends between selection and departure, and attend the D5910 district conference on May 2, 2015
8. Commit to traveling to New Zealand during the entire exchange trip, May 7 to June 6, 2015, and attending up to 3 Rotary club meetings after returning, to give a presentation on the trip
9. Acquire a passport, VISA (if required), medical exam/certificate, and traveler's insurance at their own expense. Round trip air travel, as well as in-country room, board, travel and entertainment will be paid by Rotary sources.
While we encourage you to shop locally, if you have to do shopping on the Internet and turn to Amazon to do so, you can support the Beaumont Rotary Foundation at the same time.
Now when you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase price to the Beaumont Rotary Foundation Inc.
Make sure you enter the online store at smile.amazon.com (instead of amazon.com) and choose the Beaumont Rotary Foundation as your organization.
"Security in our Times: How to be Prepared in Business"
Anne Figuerias
Former FBI Agent
by Rotarian Chris Ayers
Anne Figuerias is a graduate of Kelly High School, Texas A&M and is a former FBI special agent. She was born and raised in Beaumont and after her recent retirement from the FBI has started to work as the corporate security analyst for The Modern Group.
While working for the FBI, Anne worked on tasks ranging from corporate fraud, white collar crime, international crime and even worked undercover. Anne’s topic for Rotary this week was to discuss the need for businesses to address cyber security issues. She stated that every business will eventually endure a cyber attack from hackers. The FBI can’t prevent these attacks and needs help from private citizens to curtail these crimes. Recently the FBI has developed the Domestic Security Alliance Council (DSAC) which brings together 200 businesses to discuss security topics and prevention methods.
The two most recent attacks are named Black Shades Malware and Game Over Zeus. The combined damage for these two viruses is estimated to be over $100 million. The FBI strives to identify threats and works to deter criminal activities. Anne stated that the best way to help in these tasks is to be proactive, train employees proper computer security, utilize non-disclosure agreements and to analyze physical security. By doing this, individuals can help minimize trade secret infringement and minimize the dissemination of trade secrets. Recently DuPont and Goodyear were hacked by a group that was sponsored by China. Anne stated that the greatest weapon to fight a cyber and security threat is to work with the FBI.
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