Name five things you don't have enough of in your business. Is that a tough question? J. Paul Oxer has that information to share with you.
J. Paul’s more than 40 years of experience in industry, private practice, and government includes board leadership, corporate management, international project development and finance, engineering design, systems analysis, marketing, corporate lobbying, government
affairs, public relations, and media production. J. Paul currently provides transaction management and project development for investment in infrastructure, mergers and acquisitions, post-acquisition integration, and recovery of distressed projects, as well as private advisory to corporate management.
J. Paul is a 1973 graduate of Georgia Tech’s School of Civil Engineering, and an Emeritus Member of the School’s External Advisory Board. He has served on school advisory boards and taught at universities throughout the Southeast US, and has been widely published in a variety of technical and management journals.
The T. Kelsey Lamb 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.
In 2015, this prestigious honor was presented to three recipients who have made significant contributions to the Beaumont community in many areas, most recently the BISD Board of Managers: Dr. James "Jimmy" Simmons, Robert Turner and Joseph "Joe" Domino.
Our Club will award the coveted honor at the February 24th meeting, according to this year's chairman, Joe Domino.
The deadline for nomination is Wednesday, February 3rd.
The Service Projects Selection Committee is again opening the process for submission of new service project ideas with which the club can become involved. We have done some good work at local agencies that needed some assistance. It was fun and very rewarding, and it's time to do more!
Now it is time to look ahead and consider where and how the Club can contribute to another hands-on project that can have an impact on our community. Give it some thought, talk to others and submit a proposal for consideration.
Rotary After Hours: A Lovely Evening on the Neches!
Whether this is your first trip or you've been many times, you are sure to enjoy this Rotary After Hours which will take you on a cruise down the Neches River on a pleasant early spring evening.
Mark your calendar and plan to reserve your spot on the Ivory Bill on Thursday, March 24for a two-hour tour. Snacks and drinks will be available. Tickets are $10 per person and we can only take 35 people (spouses and guests are welcome), so don't delay.
DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS IS 8:00 A.M. on TUESDAY, MARCH 15. WITHOUT 35 PAID RESERVATIONS, WE MUST CANCEL THE TRIP.
In accordance with our bylaws (Article 13, Section 8), please submit written objections related to the aforementioned within 10 days (of January 27) to the board of directors, stating the reason for your objection.
The next Board meeting is February 23. Any member is welcome to attend for information or as a meeting make-up.
Chance Henson, Director of Marketing and Development, Habitat for Humanity
CLASSIFICATION: ASSOCIATIONS – HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Proposed by Shannon Williamson
Chance is a Lamar alum from Jasper, TX. His greatest passion is community service and is ready to roll up his sleeves and get busy with us on projects. In fact, he first became involved with our Habitat wheelchair ramp project in December and loved helping.
Gary Moncla, President, Moncla’s Properties
CLASSIFICATION: REAL ESTATE – DEVELOPMENT
Proposed by Pat Anderson
Gary is proud to be the grandson of Gaston Moncla who began the Moncla restaurant and catering business in 1918. He is looking forward to getting involved in club programs and activities.
Kerry Moncla, Real Estate Salesagent, Re/Max One
CLASSIFICATION: REAL ESTATE – COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL
Proposed by Pat Anderson
Kerry is an Aggie, married to an Aggie, and has two young children. Before real estate, his interest was in meteorology, chasing tornados and hurricanes. Kerry is actually a returning member. We welcome him back!
It was a Grand Ol' Day at Rotary as Matt McCallon was awarded a Bachelor of Rotary Science degree and his Blue Badge by Dean Lynn Castle and President Pat Anderson. Congratulations, Matt!
In case you are not aware, even long-time Rotarians can earn advanced degrees. Who will be the first in a long while to earn a Master or Ph.D. in Rotary Science?
This past week our speaker was Bud Oliver who recently was appointed to be the President and CEO of the YMCA of Southeast Texas. Bud began his career at the YMCA in Lincoln Nebraska and has had multiple postings across the country, before moving to Southeast Texas.
The YMCA originally started in London, England as a Bible study class. Shortly thereafter, the idea spread to many other countries including the US in 1851. Through the years many important people have lived, or worked for the YMCA including: Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, BB King, Martin Luther King and many others. Even more interesting are the number of sports that were invented by employees of the “Y”. For example, basketball was invented in 1891 as a way to provide children an organized team sport. When some of the staff felt that basketball was too physical, volleyball was invented in 1895. Later on, racquetball and softball were also added to the lists of sports “invented” at the Y.
The YMCA was a “first” in many other areas as well. It was the first organization to require the staff to be certified, it had the first indoor swimming pool, the first filtered swimming pool and the first “pro" football team. The Y was also instrumental in starting Toastmasters, the Gideon Society, Campfire Girls and the Peace Corps.
Today, the YMCA is in over 130 countries, has 22,000,000 members and 554,000 volunteers. Their emphasis with youth today are on reading/literacy and developing healthy eating habits.
Have you considered becoming an advertiser in the RotaryGrams and on the website for the Rotary Club of Beaumont? What a great opportunity to support the club and have your business name in front of hundreds of potential customers or supporters every day.
The ads can be linked to your company's website to increase your visibility and customer service. The ads will be shown at weekly meetings as well as in the weekly RotaryGrams that reaches every Rotarian and a number of non-member subscribers.
For $600 per year, your company's ad will run continuously on the homepage and on every subsequent page of the website. (New subscribers missed having their ad at work during January of this subscription year so join now for $550 for February - December 2016.)
If you would like to pay in quarterly or semi-annual installments, please phone the Rotary office so we can accommodate your needs.
To see your company ad on the website, phone the Rotary office!
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