Come join us as we prove Rotarians are "People of Action"! Rotarians will be actively involved in assembling 150 layette bags and completing projects for three or more local non-profits. It is a grand opportunity to bring your Valentine, a friend or a co-worker who will also enjoy being of service to others.
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Head Table for February 14
Liz Fredrichs
President & CEO
Better Business Bureau Serving Southeast Texas
Pledges to USA & Texas Flags:
Lori Allen
Community Service & Public Relations
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Introduction of Guests:
Laura Winegeart
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
The Oaks of Beaumont
Would you like to take part in the weekly meetings in a more active role? Don't wait to be asked. Volunteer for one of the weekly assignments! Choose your role and a date that is convenient. Contact Barry Bryant at 409-656-4108 or bbryant@billclarkbugsperts.com.
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CALENDAR OF ROTARY EVENTS
(Club events & opportunities for meeting makeups)
FEBRUARY
14
Deadline to submit nominations for T. Kelsey Lamb, Sr. Award for Business Ethics
19
"Show Your Colors" Flag Project for Presidents Day; 5:00 a.m., Scout office-Cardinal Drive @ Hwy. 124
22
Rotary After Hours, 5:30-7:00; (tentatively) Amelia Farms on Major Drive
28
Deadline to make a reservation to hear Dr. Sylvia Whitlock at the Rotary meeting on March 7 (Anticipating a larger crowd, we need a headcount for seating and food please.)
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BOARD ACTION
In recent action, the Board approved a new member proposal:
Ty Coudrain, Owner, Ty Coudrain Aflac Insurance Agency
Classification: "Business Service - Supplemental Employee Insurance"
Proposed by Gene Arnold
If anyone has an objection to this proposal, please provide the board with the reason for your objection in writing within 10 days. Thank you.
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NOMINATION INFORMATION: DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY
T. Kelsey Lamb, Sr. Award for Business Ethics
T. Kelsey Lamb, Sr.
1942-43 President of the Rotary Club of Beaumont
The T. Kelsey Lamb, Sr. Award for Business Ethics is presented annually to a Beaumont Rotarian who consistently exhibits the highest ethical standards represented by the Rotary Four-Way Test in his or her chosen vocation.
The original criteria for the award explains:
Nominees must be a member in good standing of the Rotary Club of Beaumont.
Nominees will have exhibited high ethical standards in their chosen vocation arising from a specific incident or by their consistent actions over a period of time.
First presented in 1996, the T. Kelsey Lamb, Sr. Award for Business Ethics has annually recognized some of the Club's outstanding members. In 2017, this prestigious honor was presented to Dana Timaeus.
2017 chairman Joe Domino, speaker Gerald Condon, 2017 recipient Dana Timaeus, and nominator Chuck Mason
Our Club will award the coveted honor at the February 28th meeting, according to this year's chairman, Jim Broussard. Liz Fredrichs, President/CEO of the Better Business Bureau Serving Southeast Texas, has been selected as the speaker for the program.
The deadline for nomination is Wednesday, February 14th.
The Central Interact Book Drive we learned about at the meeting last week has been extended to collect more books! Can you please help?
The Interact Club asks for new or gently used children's books that would be appropriate for Pre-K to 5th Grade students.
If you deliver to the Rotary Office by Noon on February 15, we will deliver them to the Interact Club which will donate all received to Mae Jones Clark Elementary.
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We Need YOU!
On Monday, February 19, we will honor our great country with a show of colors on Presidents Day! We need your volunteer commitment with the "Show Your Colors" Flag Project on Monday, February 19.
If you've not done so yet, please let Pat Anderson or Gary Moncla know if you can help.
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"WOMEN ALSO SERVE"
Don't miss this opportunity! In celebration of International Women's Day 2018, the Rotary Club of Beaumont will welcome Dr. Sylvia Whitlock to Beaumont to speak at the March 7, 2018 meeting. Sylvia travels extensively, sharing her story of the first Rotary Club in the world to open its membership to women, even before the International organization had officially approved women in the male-only organization. Not only were the women welcomed, Sylvia became the first woman to hold the office of President within her club. Come hear her story - from her!
Members will be asked to make a reservation for this meeting as we are expecting a large number of visitors and Rotarians from other clubs. We need reservations in order to have adequate seating and meals prepared. Guest meal tickets are $18; click here to make a reservation and purchase by credit card.February 28 is the deadline to purchase tickets and make reservations.
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Rotary District 5910 Names District Governor Nominee
Club members were quick to stand and applaud the announcement made by District Governor Rhonda Herrington at the meeting on February 7. DG Rhonda came to Beaumont for the special occasion of announcing that the District 5910 Governor Nominee is Becky Mason! Becky will assume the role as District Governor in July 2020. Congratulations to Beaumont Rotarian Becky Mason!
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Congratulations to Rotary University Graduates!
Rotary University Dean Joanne Brown was proud to award two former "Red Badges" with their Bachelor of Rotary Science degree and the coveted Blue Badge.
Carly Broussard (center) is joined by President Tim Sudela and Rotary University Dean Joanne Brown as she displays her diploma and Blue Badge.
Congratulations to Joy Walker (center) as she is presented with her degree and Blue Badge.
If you are not aware, you should know even long-time Rotarians can earn advanced degrees. Who is the next Master or Ph.D. degree candidate? Talk with Rotary University Dean, Joanne Brown, about the next step in your Rotary education.
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Paul Eddy
February 17
Carly Broussard
February 18
Gigi Mazzola
February 20
Sheree Pierce
February 22
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We send wishes for a quick recovery to our friends and fellow Rotarians who are ill, are anticipating or recovering from surgery, or just in need of encouragement and support.
Jay Johnson
Roger McCabe
Joshua Taub
We were happy to see two Rotarians back at the meeting this week after undergoing surgery in recent weeks.
Mahdi Safa
Vic Zaloom
If you know of others who should be added to this list, please advise the office staff at 409-842-1913.
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Do you know of a young lady who will take part in the 2018 Neches River Festival as a princess?
If your daughter or granddaughter is a student at a Beaumont school, graduating in May, and planning to take part in the annual NRF festivities, perhaps she could be sponsored* by the Rotary Club of Beaumont.
Please submit the young lady's name by calling the Rotary Office at 842-1913. The Board of Directors will consider all those proposed, but we need to hear from you asap as the deadline is upon us.
*Please note: This is a sponsorship in name only. The financial obligation is the responsibility of the family.
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Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow can keep Rotarians from the fun, fellowship and friendship shared every Wednesday.
In case you did not see them on Facebook, enjoy these pictures captured by photographer Karen Bourdier as Rotarians and guests braved the elements to attend the meeting.
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PROGRAM REVIEW
February 7, 2018
"The Musical Journey Continues"
Chelsea Tipton
Conductor and Music Director
Symphony of Southeast Texas
by Bobbie Applegate
The club’s favorite Maestro, Chelsea Tipton, was the featured speaker today to announce the Symphony of Southeast Texas’s upcoming year beginning in September of 2018. The new season will be a celebration of Chelsea’s 10 years as Music Director for the Symphony.
Reaching out to the community has been a goal of the Symphony. The creation of concerts at Shangri La Gardens and Lamar at Port Arthur are included in the schedule for 2018-2019. Chamber groups will also be scheduled in the schools to introduce young listeners to a different world of music. The artistic quality of the orchestra has increased over the years and touring the community is seen as an outreach and challenge to the community to receive and appreciate the quality of musicianship that is here. Chelsea sees the tours of the community as part of educating Southeast Texas in the joy of music.
This fall will include a collaboration with Marsha Woody’s ballet company. The schedule includes the following at the Julie Rogers Theatre:
New York, New York, Jazz Meets Classics (September 15)
Ella & Louis, Great Friends, Great Music (October 6)
Pastoral Germanic Settings (November 17)
Passionate Portraits (February 2)
An Evening with the Texas Tenors (March 2)
French Pairings (April 6)
The Shangri La Gardens concert is to be announced for the fall, Home for the Holidays is Sunday December 2 and, of course, the July 4th concert will be presented prior to the fireworks.
Maestro’s love of music and the arts is very apparent, and it is contagious!
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Do you know of a young lady who will take part in the 2018 Neches River Festival as a princess?
