Congressman Randy Weber is a public servant, proven conservative, successful small business owner and third generation Texan representing the 14th District of Texas. Weber currently holds a key leadership role on the Science, Space, and Technology (SST) committee, serving as the Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee. He is also a newly-appointed member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he serves on the following Subcommittees: Water Resources and Environment, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, as well as Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
For over 60 years, Randy Weber has called the Gulf Coast home - a place to start a family and build a business. Although juggling work and family takes great amounts of time and effort, Weber makes time to be an active member of his church and community. Weber built his air conditioning company, Weber’s Air & Heat, in 1981 from scratch, and grew his business by using, what his grandfather used to call, ‘good old-fashion Texas horse sense and a strong work ethic.’ Like others who have successfully moved from business to public service, it is Weber’s real-world experience in the private sector that underpins his commitment to lower taxes, his contempt for wasteful spending, and his firm dedication to better schools.
Prior to being elected to Congress, Weber served four years in the Texas State House. During his tenure, Weber served on the committees of Environmental Regulation, Public Education, and as Vice Chair of Border and Intergovernmental Affairs. While serving in the Texas House, Randy Weber authored landmark legislation to combat human trafficking and protect women, young girls, and boys - some as young as 12 years old. On the House Foreign Affairs committee, Weber continued the fight against human trafficking, as well as co-sponsored legislation to strengthen our foreign policies and relationship with our allies across the globe.
As Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee, Weber’s top priority is to fight for sane energy policies that will not stifle our economy, but create jobs and promote our business community. As the Congressional member with the largest maritime district in the country, Weber is particularly excited about tackling key legislation like the Water Resource Development Reauthorization Act, the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, and the FEMA Reauthorization Act.
-- from Congressman Weber's website
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Head Table for October 18
Invocation:
Sean Perrodin
CEO
Southern Creole Foods, LLC
Pledges to USA & Texas Flags:
Joanne Brown
Director of Developoment
Lamar Institute of Technology
Introduction of Guests:
Chuck Heare
First Vice President - Wealth Management
UBS Financial Service, Inc.
Introduction of Speaker:
Dana Timaeus
Managing Partner
The Timaeus Law Firm, PLLC
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
(Opportunities for meeting makeups)
24
Board of Directors meeting, 11:45 a.m., location tba
26
Rotary After Hours, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., The Art Studio, Inc., 720 Franklin Street
NOVEMBER
11
"Show Your Colors" Flag Project for Veterans Day
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BOARD ACTION
Secretary Jane Burns reported on membership changes recently approved by the Board.
New Membership Proposals:
Lori Allen
Community Service & PR, Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Proposed by Rob Glassey
Classification: "Cemeteries - Public Relations"
Susan "Sue" Bard
Executive Director, Southeast Texas Arts Council
Proposed by Bridget Johnson
Classification: "Associations - SETX Arts Council"
Jessica James
Realtor, Coldwell Banker Southern Homes
Proposed by Ann Scoggin
Classification: “Real Estate – Residential”
Laura Winegeart
Director of Marketing and Public Relations, The Oaks of Beaumont
Proposed by Jennifer Burch
Classification: "Nursing Home - Public Relations"
In accordance with our bylaws (Article 13, Section 8), please submit written objections related to the aforementioned proposals within 10 days (of October 11) to the board of directors, stating the reason for your objection.
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SHOES for MARTIN ELEMENTARY ARE DELIVERED!
It was a great day when Rotarians, with help from friends, were able to help those in need after the floods of Harvey took a toll on the Pine Street neighborhoods. With Martin Elementary students as the focus of this effort, more than 600 pairs of shoes were delivered to the school and distributed to all the students on Friday, October 13. Thank you to all our donors and to those who helped along side Club members. Thanks to Sears and store manager Helen Cathey, and Shoes 4 the Shoeless from Ohio who helped by donating more than 100 shoes to our project. There are many photos of the distribution available through the link below.
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Harvey Recovery Fund
Many thanks to everyone who has donated so far to our Harvey Recovery Fund. The shoe project is the first step of an ongoing initiative to assist our area as we work toward recovery from this destructive storm.
There’s still time to be a part of the recovery effort. You can send a check to the Beaumont Rotary Foundation or go to the website and make a secure credit card donation.
Another important part of this recovery will be many, many citizens pitching in to help. We’ll be working on more opportunities for Rotarians to do just that.
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Welcome to the Newest Rotarians in the World!
Club President Tim Sudela (left) and President-Elect Lynn P. Castle flank the newest members of the club; Teri Hawthorne and Kathryn Fuller. Teri is the Executive Director of The Arc of Greater Beaumont and was proposed by Becky Mason. Kathryn Fuller, proposed by Joanne Brown is Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. Welcome, Teri and Kathryn!
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Congratulations to Rotary University Graduates!
Joanne Brown, Dean of Rotary University (left), acknowledged the successful completion of Rotary University Bachelor degree requirements by Sylvester Hill, Gigi Mazzola, and Crystal Thibodeau. She joined President Tim Sudela and presented each with a diploma and a well-earned blue badge. Also honored was Kathy Bachelot (to Tim's right) who earned a Doctor of Rotary Science degree! Congratulations to everyone!
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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SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday, October 26
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
at
The Art Studio, Inc.
720 Franklin Street
Beaumont, TX 77701
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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
Sharen Kirksey
Roger McCabe
Joshua Taub
and all those who suffered damage to home or property during Harvey.
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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We extend heartfelt sympathy to Rotarian
Brad Brown
on the death of his father
TRAVIS MILTON BROWN
February 19, 1930 - October 13, 2017
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Charles Locke
October 16
Sharon McCabe
October 16
Larry Porter
October 16
Earl Hines
October 18
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WORLD POLIO DAY
OCTOBER 24, 2017
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PROGRAM REVIEW
October 11, 2017
Marcy Engleman
Educator
The Mütter Museum
by John Neely
Our speaker today, October 11, was Marcy Engleman, Educator for the Mütter Museum of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Marcy was introduced by Board Member Allen Lea, Executive Director for the McFaddin-Ward House Museum.
In her talk, entitled “The Mütter Museum: An Unusual Collection,” Marcy spoke about the history of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, which was originally formed with 24 physicians, by Dr. Thomas Mütter. America’s finest museum of medical history, the Mütter Museum displays its beautifully preserved collections of anatomical specimens, models, and medical instruments in a 19th-century “cabinet museum” setting. The Mütter Museum has an extensive archive of past and permanent exhibitions. The Museum invites you to become "Disturbingly Informed."
The museum helps the public understand the mysteries and beauty of the human body and to appreciate the history of diagnosis and treatment of disease. Dr. Mütter was afflicted by a chronic illness, which motivated him to donate his personal collection, to the College of Physicians.
The specimens featured at the museum are divided into two categories:
Wet-specimens: soft-tissue such as lungs, etc.
Skeletal-specimens: bone, etc.
Featured in the collection are:
• The Soap Lady • Human skull collection of Dr. Joseph Hyrtl • Plaster cast and conjoined liver of “Siamese twins” Chang & Eng Bunker • Specimen from John Wilkes Booth’s vertebra • Jaw tumor of President Grover Cleveland • Rotating exhibits of photographic art and illustrations • Tallest skeleton on display in North America • Einstein’s brain
Also in their collection is The Megacolon - measuring 8-feet and 4-inches and weighing 40 pounds, wax models, medical instruments, anthropodermic books (book-binding made of human skin), and other miscellaneous items.
This was another super interesting speaker for Rotary!
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