If attending in person, please reserve by November 2, 2026 usingthis link.
Phil Shackelford, a dedicated member of the Aggieland Rotary Club, has been named the 2026–2027 Rotary District Governor. With 16 years of service as a Rotarian, Phil brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and a strong commitment to Rotary's mission of Service Above Self.
Throughout his Rotary journey, Phil has served on the District Foundation Committee and as an Assistant Governor, demonstrating his dedication to strengthening Rotary clubs and supporting the Rotary Foundation. His extensive personal and professional experience in foundation fundraising provides valuable knowledge and insight that will benefit the district.
Phil's passion for service, leadership experience, and commitment to Rotary's values will be tremendous assets as he steps into this important role. We look forward to his leadership and the positive impact he will make throughout the 2026–2027 Rotary year.
Invocation
Sheree Pierce
Director of Neighborhood Ministries
Welsey Methodist Church
Pledges
Kym Johns
Vice President
Plumbing Solutions
Introduction of Guests
Cheryl Bilyeu
Catering Sales Manager-Retired
Introduction of Speaker
Rebekah DeGarmo
Marketing Consultant
ReStep Marketing
If you would like to serve on the head table for September, feel free to contact Kym Johns at kym@plumbing.solutions
November
4
Phil Shackelford, District 5910 Governor
11
Veterans Day Program
17
Board of Directors Meeting, 11:30 AM
18
Vocational Excellence Awards
25
No meeting- Thanksgiving Week
The Rotary Club of Beaumont’s Vocational Excellence Awards honor individuals who go above and beyond in their professions, exemplifying “service above self” through exceptional service, honesty, and kindness. This year's awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, November 18.
We invite you to nominate deserving individuals who have made a positive impact in their work. Click on the nomination form below and submit it by November 4, 2026. Join us in celebrating those who make a difference in our community!
Nominate someone who embodies vocational excellence and give them the opportunity to be recognized by our community!
The Rotary Club of Beaumont welcomed fellow Rotarian Arne Almquist as the guest speaker for an informative and impactful program focused on the global fight to eradicate polio. Arne shared the history of this devastating disease, its impact on families and communities around the world, and the remarkable progress made through decades of vaccination efforts. He discussed the development of the Salk and Sabin vaccines and their important roles in combating polio.
A particularly moving portion of the presentation highlighted personal accounts of individuals who experienced polio firsthand, including the challenges of living in an iron lung. These stories served as a powerful reminder of the devastating effects of the disease and why Rotary's commitment to eradication remains so important. Arne explained that global polio cases have been reduced by 99.9%, with Pakistan and Afghanistan remaining the only two countries where wild poliovirus is endemic.
Despite this tremendous progress, Arne emphasized that the fight is not over. Continued immunization efforts, financial support, and global partnerships are essential to preventing a resurgence and achieving a polio-free world. His presentation reinforced Rotary's longstanding dedication to this mission and encouraged members to continue supporting the PolioPlus initiative.
The club was also pleased to welcome Dana Espinal, who is transferring from the Rotary Club of Port Arthur and serves as District 5910 Governor-Elect. Members received updates on upcoming club activities, including the Vocational Excellence Awards and preparations for the Women's Day program. It was a meaningful meeting that highlighted Rotary's commitment to service, fellowship, and making a lasting difference both locally and around the world.
