For more than 30 years, Barbara Jane Barron has represented clients in personal injury, mass tort, products liability, commercial litigation, and other complex civil litigation and has effectively and efficiently coordinated the nationwide and statewide defense for defendants. Her litigation experience includes numerous first chair trials in counties across the State of Texas to successful results, arguing major motions in various states, and taking lead for the defense group on significant motions in several states. Barbara has been requested by numerous courts to serve on steering committees and to act as liaison counsel to the bench.
A graduate of the University of Houston Law School, Barbara is licensed to practice in five states and has been named "Top Super Lawyer" in Personal Injury Defense multiple times. She will bring her "wit and wisdom" to this presentation and share stories you will find amusing.
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Head Table for June 14
Invocation:
Shawn Molina
Senior Account Executive
iHeart Media
Pledges to USA & Texas Flags:
Steve Gilbert
Marketing and Public Relations Manager
Sour Lake Motor Company
Introduction of Guests:
Diane Bass
President
Advanced Pediatric Care, Inc.
Introduction of Speaker:
Roger McCabe
Shareholder
MehaffyWeber Attorneys
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 Mark Davis at 409-842-3600 or markdavis@mcmelegante.com.
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CALENDAR OF ROTARY EVENTS
(Opportunities for meeting makeups)
June 14
"Show Your Colors" project for Flag Day
June 22
Board of Directors and Officers Planning Workshop; Noon-1:30 p.m., American Valve & Hydrant
June 27
Board of Directors meeting, 11:45 a.m., the Beaumont Club
June 27
"A Toast to Ted" honoring outgoing President Ted Moor; 5:00 p.m. at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas; replaces the meeting of June 28
June 28
No meeting at the Eleganté
JULY
July 4
"Show Your Colors" Flag Project for Independence Day
July 5
"Passing of the Gavel" to incoming President Tim Sudela and Installation of Club officers and Board
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BOARD ACTION
A membership proposal was approved by the Board of Directors and announced at the last meeting:
Linsi Walker, Financial Manager, Morgan Stanley
Proposed by Mellie Bevilacqua
Classification: BROKERAGE - Financial Advisor
In accordance with our bylaws (Article 13, Section 8), please submit written objections related to the aforementioned proposals within 10 days (of June 7) to the board of directors, stating the reason for your objection.
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"Show Your Colors"
No, you aren't seeing double! There are TWO flags to remind you that we have TWO days quickly approaching when we will post flags for the "Show Your Colors" flag project - June 14 for Flag Day AND July 4 for Independence Day! The June 14 volunteer list is complete and is made up of a great number of wonderful Rotarians. We look forward to a great day on Wednesday. There is still a need for more help on July 4th. There just could not be a better way to start the day!
Please let Pat Anderson know if you can volunteer on July 4th.
There is not a meeting at the Elegante on Wednesday, June 28.
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DUES INVOICING AND THE BILLING CYCLE
Rotary operates financially at the club, district, and international levels and dues support the work done at each level. Dues are billed to the individual at the club level, andthe club pays District and International dues on behalf of every member who is on the membership roster on January 1 and July 1.
In order for the club to pay dues to Rotary International and District 5910 on July 1, each member must be up to date on his/her dues to the Club no later than July 1 and January 1.
In order to make it as convenient as possible for you to submit a timely payment, the Board of Directors has requested that the invoices be sent to members 30-45 days in advance so that each member has adequate time to budget for the expense, process payment, and assure that the invoice is paid by July 1.
You should have received your invoice electronically on May 16. If you have requested to have a printed copy mailed to you, it should be received within the week. Please phone the office or email admin@beaumontrotaryclub.org to request a different method of billing or payment.
If you wish, you can submit your credit card information to be kept on file so that payments are processed for you in advance of the deadline.
Didn't receive your invoice, have questions or need to change your membership status? Call 409-842-1913. Thank you.
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Did You Earn Perfect Attendance?
It is always a very special day when we have the opportunity to recognize club members for contributions to the successes of the year. President Ted will present awards and recognition on June 27. He will also recognize those who have earned Perfect Attendance for the year either through meeting attendance, and eClub makeup, serving on and attending committee meetings, or attending a makeup event.
Did you submit a makeup for every meeting you missed? Do you know you can see your attendance report on the ClubRunner app? If you have not downloaded the CR app, do it now and/or get assistance at the next Rotary meeting.
As we assure that no one is omitted in the recognition process, please help us by reflecting on the year (July 2016-June 2017). If you deserve recognition, please call the Rotary office (409-842-1913) or send an email (admin@beaumontrotaryclub.org) saying you earned and deserve Perfect Attendance recognition.
(Reminder: you must have been a member of the club for one full year to be eligible for Perfect Attendance.)
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Paula Bothe
June 12
Ernest Hymel
June 12
Denise Berry
June 14
Bill Voigtman
June 14
Victor Zaloom
June 14
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FAMILY OF ROTARY
We send wishes for a quick recovery to our friends and fellow Rotarians who have been ill, had or are facing surgery, or just need our thoughts and prayers.
We hope you are better soon!
Joshua Taub
To add your name or another Rotarian to this list of those needing our good wishes, please email: admin@beaumontrotaryclub.org.
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The ClubRunner App is available now for iPhones, iPads and Androids. Download now to have the membership directory available to you. It is available in app stores as "ClubRunner" and the icon is CR.
Please note this new ClubRunner feature is still in development stages and it is not updating regularly as it should and will. To keep current, you may have to delete it from your phone and re-install to get all the latest updates.
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Rotary dues are due on or before July 1, 2017. Please pay promptly.
Pay at any meeting or online, using the secure payment page. If you choose, you may mail a check to:
2355 IH 10 South, Suite 213
Beaumont, TX 77705
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At the Rotary International Convention, global leaders and key donors affirm their commitment to ending polio
With polio on the brink of eradication, nations from around the world and key donors pledged more than $1 billion on Monday to energize the global fight to end the paralyzing disease.
Click on the image above to read the entire story and extensive list of donors.
PROGRAM REVIEW
June 7, 2017
"Beaumont: Texas
with a Little Something Extra"
Kyle Hayes
City Manager
City of Beaumont
by Bobbie Applegate
When the City of Beaumont makes decisions concerning the direction of its actions and goals, there are three questions that the Council and City Leadership ask:
Do we have the right people in place?
Do we know what we are trying to achieve?
Can we get it done?
This philosophy of leadership has worked well in the city and has resulted in the city’s good financial condition and good staff of people who can get things done.
The city oversees 35 parks and inspects them on a weekly basis. In the last two years, nine properties have been sold from the city’s book including the Beaumont Hotel and a recently sold parcel in downtown.
The operating budget of the city is $250 million a year of which $120 million is for general fund purposes. Thirty-five percent of the revenues of the city come from sales tax, which is down 2.2% from the same period last year. Thirty percent comes from property tax and fifteen percent from industrial, commercial taxes. Of the general fund budget, 32% goes for police, 24% for fire and 16% for public works. The only expenses paid by the public at large are water and garbage pickup.
In the last several years a number of projects have been initiated, completed and/or are under construction:
Event Center
Washington Blvd project
7th Street
Avenue A Phase 1 Complete, Phase 2 under construction
Concord road complete
Magnolia overlay under constructions
NW Parkway under construction (due to partial federal funding waiting for environmental study)
Fire Station 11 under construction
Fire Station 1 approved
New Public Health Building complete
Best Years Center under construction
Corporate Drive has been initiated
Riverfront Park is in the proposal phase and may begin within the next couple of months
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