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 19, 2024.
Jason Watson has served as the Environmental Stewardship Manager at the Lower Neches Valley Authority (LNVA) since October 2019. His journey with LNVA began in 2017 as the Geographic Information Systems Specialist, a role he held until September 2019. Before joining LNVA, Jason gained extensive experience as a business owner and ISA Certified Arborist in the Texas Hill Country, specifically in Llano, and as a crew leader for the National Park Service in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, TN.
A native of Southeast Texas, Jason grew up in Silsbee and pursued his education at Stephen F. Austin State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Forestry with a minor in General Business. In his current role at LNVA, Jason is responsible for overseeing the Neches River Saltwater Barrier, aquatic vegetation control, the water quality lab, and the geographic information system program.
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jason 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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August 21, 2024
Invocation
Michael Wolf
Partner
Wolf Bunt & Associates
Pledges to USA & Texas Flags
Raymond Begnaud
Broker
J. M. Prewitt Company
Introduction of Guests
Stephanie Shoemaker
Owner
Shoemaker Law, PLLC
Introduction of Speaker
Scott Hall
General Manager
Lower Neches Valley Authority
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At the meeting on August 14, 2024, Diane Bass awarded a member from Rotary University with a Bachelor of Rotary Science degree.
Congratulations to our newest graduate, Mayor Roy West!
(Pictured left to right: Mayor Roy West and President Michael Perez)
If you are not aware, you should know even long-time Rotarians can earn advanced degrees. Who is the next Master of Rotary Science or Ph.D. degree candidate?
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION TO BECKY MASON
The Beaumont Enterprise gave special recognition to a very special Rotarian, Becky Mason. We appreciate her dedication to our community and to our club.
The Rotary Chorus is preparing for another great performance at our Holiday Party! Please join us at the Mason home August 20, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 20, 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!
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Michael Wolf
August 22
Tim Sudela
August 23
Betty Duncan
August 24
Thomas Williams
August 24
Karyn Husbands
August 24
Steve Shoemaker
August 25
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PROGRAM REVIEW
August 14, 2024
Roy West
Mayor, City of Beaumont
By Joanne Brown and Tim Sudela
The Honorable Roy West Jr., Mayor, City of Beaumont, was introduced by Virtue Alexander as guest speaker at the August 14 meeting. Mayor West’s bio includes service as a Houston Police officer, a small business owner in the home-security arena, and a multi-million-dollar producer in the mortgage field. He graduated from Lamar University with a BS in Sociology and SMU with a Master of Divinity.
Mayor West has always had a reputation for promoting Beaumont. His message to the packed house at the meeting and the twenty-eight members attending virtually, was that each of us can be more positive as we promote our city and the many resources that we have. With a strong transportation infrastructure, robust industry partners, and local educational institutions, we are in a unique position for future growth.
Mayor West confirmed his belief in Beaumont’s Vision 2035: The Downtown Plan, and provided copies of the recent RFP for the development of the downtown hotel and convention complex. We pursue this growth, not only for the here and now, but for our future generations. Roy's personal philosophy is simple yet powerful; "People deserve to be treated well."
Congratulations to Roy West Jr. for being awarded his Rotary Blue Badge prior to his presentation.
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