Because of the unpredictable weather situation and concern for safety, the meeting for Wednesday, August 30 has been cancelled.
We hope to be able to re-schedule our speaker planned for this meeting, Chase Untermeyer, for another date in the near future.
We hope to see you at Rotary After Hours on Thursday, August 31 at 5:30 p.m. at Portus Lounge on Phelan Boulevard.
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AUGUST
CALENDAR OF ROTARY EVENTS
(Opportunities for meeting makeups)
31
Rotary After Hours, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Portus Lounge, 6632 Phelan Boulevard
SEPTEMBER
11
"Show Your Colors" Flag Project for Patriots Day
20
No meeting at the MCM Eleganté
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Thursday, August 31
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
at
6632 Phelan Blvd
Specials will be available for purchase from The Grill menu, and your choices will be delivered to you.
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Show Your Colors Flag Project for 09-11, Patriot Day
Rotarian volunteers will be needed on September 11 with "Show Your Colors," posting flags across the city of Beaumont for our patriotic fundraiser. Please let Pat Anderson know you can volunteer by giving him a call at 409-782-4057 or sending a text message. Be sure to let him know if you have a truck you can drive.
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September 27 is Designated as "BRING A FRIEND" Day
Every Wednesday is a good time to bring a friend to Rotary, but September 27 offers a special opportunity as it was selected by the Membership team to be "Bring A Friend Day." We hope the friend you bring will become interested in joining the Club, and membership will DOUBLE! Imagine that! Extend an invitation now!
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Advertise your business AND express your support of the Rotary Club of Beaumont and the service work in our community! From providing college scholarships and student participation in Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) training to rolling up our sleeves and doing physically tough jobs like building a home with Habitat, painting and repairs with Buckner FYI Center and the Women's and Children's Shelter, constructing a fence and laying the foundation for planting at Nutrition and Services for Seniors, we attempt to be where we are needed and render Service Above Self to others. Please help by becoming a sponsor for the Wine Down With Rotary fundraiser. It's good advertising for you and a great endorsement for the work we do.
A click on the Sponsorship information shown above will take you directly to the donation page where you can make your tax-deductible contribution and/or purchase tickets. If you or your company needs an invoice, please contact the Rotary Office and one can be generated and sent to you.
MANY THANKS!
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GET TICKETS NOW!
Let's fill the Event Center for
Wine Down With Rotary!
Thursday, October 5, 2017
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Beaumont Event Centre
$35 for advance tickets; $45 at the door
Get an envelope of tickets and sell to your family, neighbors, friends and co-workers!
Guests can purchase tickets to Wine Down With Rotary:
a. from any member of our club (make sure you have some to sell!); or
c. or mail a check to the Rotary office at 2355 Interstate 10 South, Suite 213, Beaumont, TX 77705 and tickets will be held at the door for you;
d. come by the Rotary office in the Elegante Hotel, Suite 213.
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Looking for Hosts for Rotary Goes Home!
September 18-22 will be Rotary Goes Home meetings!
Rotary Goes Home, the popular fun event where the weekly Rotary meeting is moved to Rotarian homes, will take place September 18-22 in place of the Rotary meeting on September 20. This traditional event is always a great fellowship experience, getting to know fellow Rotarians in a completely different setting.
We are seeking hosts for one of these fun events. Hosts can decide how many Rotarians can be accommodated at your meeting, and if you would like to have a breakfast, lunch, or dinner meeting. You can decide what you would like to serve. (If cost is a factor, Rotarians will be agreeable to paying for food, just as they would if eating at a weekly meeting at the Eleganté. We will let people know ahead of time so you can collect upon arrival.)
Call Scott Hatcher (409-284-4119) or Michael Perez (210-710-2183) to let us know you can host and give us all the details. If you have already volunteered, please phone the office or email with the details so we can begin to sign up guests. We need to know day of the week, time of the day, how many guests you are able to host, and any other details. We'll take it from there and send you an rsvp list in plenty of time to make your preparations.
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Welcome to the Newest Rotarian in the World!
Rotary club President, Tim Sudela, and club President-Elect, Lynn P. Castle, welcome the newest Rotary member in the world, Jimmy Booker. Jimmy has been very active in his church and, as a Lamar alumnus, with the Lamar Engineering Advisory Council. We are proud to have him as a member of the club! Welcome, Jimmy!
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Leslie Harrison
August 29
Anthony Toups
August 29
Ann Scoggin
August 30
Sheri Arnold
September 3
Sharen Kirksey
September 3
Polly Matlock
September 3
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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!
Pat Anderson
Joshua Taub
and all who have had property damage or issues from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey.
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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PROGRAM REVIEW
August 23, 2017
"Rotary District 5910: Making a Difference"
Rhonda Herrington
Rotary District 5910 Governor
by John Neely
Our speaker today, August 23rd, was Rhonda Herrington, Rotary District 5910 Governor. Ms. Herrington was introduced by Past President and District Assistant Governor, Becky Mason.
Becky described Rhonda’s enthusiasm for Rotary and Rotary projects as the " Energizer Bunny,” as she listed Ms. Herrington's public service record, and just SOME of her accomplishments. Rhonda has been an educator and administrator for over 38 years, starting in Houston, blazing trails in west Texas, and settling in Palestine, Texas.
Ms. Herrington stated "I can't always tell what brings an individual into Rotary as a member, but I always know that it's because they feel the need to be of service."
Ms. Herrington stated that she often thinks of Rotary's “Service Above Self” and wonders, "How can we improve our involvement, in community, District, and International projects?" As she mentioned water wells and polio, she stated that as long as there is just one case of polio or the need for clean water, Rotarians will not rest."
Rhonda recounted a meeting with a student attending RYLA shared that "as a child, (the student) received a dose of the polio vaccine, and now, as a Rotaracter, she was involved in the administration of the vaccine." That is a powerful testimony of our legacy.
Rhonda stated that after being chauffeured for the eight years of his Presidency, George Bush and Laura were eager to do some traveling that was unencumbered by chauffeurs. During one trip, it has been said that George and Laura pulled into a gas station in a small Texas town, where Laura recognized the attendant as someone she had dated years before. When she told this to George, he asked, “What do you think the attendant's life would have been like if the two of you had stayed together?" Laura replied, "That's an easy one…HE would have been President." Yes, behind every great man, is a great woman!
Ms. Herrington shared an experience that occurred not long ago: "as I was heading to San Diego, for mandatory training for District Governor, Jack (her partner) was experiencing some medical issues (pneumonia) and was admitted to the hospital in Palestine. For the next three months, Jack would be in and out of the hospital.....but Rotary did NOT miss a beat. Rotary sent a trainer to her home so Rhonda could complete her training in order to serve her term as District Governor. She further stated, "That kind of fellowship and support confirmed that we (Rotarians) are family, and we live the Four Way Test with each other."
Ms. Herrington said that she loved a quote from a fellow Rotarian, Mike Thomas, that goes to the heart of what we Rotarians do. She told him she would always give him the credit for the quote, “If you want to know anything about polio, ask a Rotarian. If you don't know about polio, thank a Rotarian."
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