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 5, 2024.
Jamie Smith is honored to serve as the Jefferson County District Clerk. Jamie has had the privilege of being a public servant since 2004, including a decade as a Councilmember of Ward IV on the Beaumont City Council. Currently, Jamie is proudly serving as the Jefferson County District Clerk.
Jamie takes pride in being an Aggie, having earned an Associate's degree from St. Philips, as well as a Bachelor's and Master's degree from Lamar University. Jamie began his collegiate career at Texas A&M University but left to join the military, serving with distinction in the United States Army for 4 years during Desert Storm. Jamie is a member of the County and District Clerks Association of Texas, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., YMBL, Family Services, NAACP, Beaumont Public School Foundation, and numerous other organizations. Jamie is also a long-time member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church.
Jamie is married to Melanie Smith, father to Julian, Justin, and Jordan Smith, and is most excited about being a grandfather to Zoe and Julian Smith.
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August 7, 2024
Invocation
Betty Duncan
Retired
Lamar University
Pledges to USA & Texas Flags
Kate Carroll
Owner
Neches Investments
Introduction of Guests
Gigi Mazzola
Executive Director
Cardiovascular Foundation of Southeast Texas
Introduction of Speaker
Mitch Templeton
Judge at 172 District Court
Jefferson County
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Kathryn Fuller
August 5
Dena Hughes
August 8
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PROGRAM REVIEW
July 31, 2024
Lynae Sanford
Executive Director, Lutcher Theater
By Joanne Brown and Tim Sudela
Past President Tim Sudela introduced Lynae Sanford, Executive Director of the Lutcher Theater, as guest speaker at the July 31 meeting of the Rotary Club of Beaumont. Rotarians Nate Jennings led the invocation, James Strawther led the pledges to the American and Texas flags, and Paul Koester introduced guests.
Ms. Sanford is a native of Orange with a background in sales and marketing. Her passion for theatre led her to the Lutcher Theater in August of 2009. Ms. Sanford initially served as their Marketing Manager, but quickly rose to the rank of Executive Director in April 2017. She also serves as the Marketing Manager for the Stark Foundation.
The 2024-25 Lutcher Theater season opens October 19 with the musical stylings of The Bacon Brothers. Michael and his famous brother Kevin have already produced seven albums. Two shows from the 2023-24 season are returning by popular demand: Come From Away on January 2, 2025, and Chicago on February 20, 2025. Single tickets go on sale August 19th. The Life and Times of The Temptations are booked for two performances January 14 and January 15, 2025. ‘The Cher Show’ is another show that the audience was encouraged to order tickets early for, and attend. More information about the Lutcher’s 2024-25 season can be found at LUTCHER.org.
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