It is only appropriate that we pause at this time of the year to recognize all those who have contributed to the Club's success in 2013-14. There are some very special presentations to be made including Paul Harris Fellows, Board of Director appreciation, Perfect Attendance recognition and more.
Moreover, dignitaries from District 5910 will be present as the distinguished recognition of Major Donor-Level 4 will be made to PDG Chuck and Past President Becky Mason. Come join in the celebration.
President Chad Blanchard has promised a "surprise" for everyone. Please attend and help to recognize achievements and accomplishments of the Rotary Club of Beaumont.
All weeks remaining in the Rotary year are filled with donors for the "Ring My Bell" campaign. Thank you for your support of this fundraising effort benefiting the Beaumont Rotary Foundation.
Invoices for July-December 2014 dues were sent electronically to all active members on June 2. Please check your email for it. If you did not receive the invoice, you will want to check your "spam" folder or phone the office. If you need a paper copy of your invoice sent to you or your company's accounting department, please contact the office at 842-1913 for assistance.
Please make note that payment is due by July 1, as the club is invoiced by Rotary International for dues on that date.
Your payment can be processed through the online secure payment center on the homepage of the website in the right column.
Flag Day, June 14, was a great day! The flags across Beaumont were beautiful, and we extend thanks to thirty-three volunteers who were responsible for another successful "Show Your Colors" Flag Day.
Those volunteers were: John Neely, Vernon Pierce, Larry Beaulieu, Pat Anderson, George Pate, Gene Arnold, Alan Sampson, Ken Arola, Chad Mason, Chuck Mason, Lane Olson, Cindy Cherry, Roger Bemis, Tim Sudela, Tom Heilman, Rob Glassey, Steve Gilbert, Shannon Williamson, Joe Evans, Travis Brewer, Lynn and Kris Castle, Leonard Juncker, Sharen Kirksey, Ted Moor, Chad Blanchard, David Heinz, David Locke, Michael Perez, Steve McDonald, Linda Williams, Carol Fernandez, and Rene Greenwald.
Please plan now to take part in the project on July 4th. You'll still have plenty of time for festivities on the 4th after putting out flags.
In what seems like record time, Rotarian Steve Gilbert was presented with the Bachelor of Rotary Science degree along with his well-deserved blue badge. Before an Orientation could even be scheduled for him to attend, Steve was enthusiastically taking part at meetings and participating in a variety of social and service projects.
Again, everyone enjoyed the fun and entertaining presentation made by Dean of Rotary University, Lynn Castle.
In case you are not aware, even long-time Rotarians can earn advanced degrees. Is a Master or Ph.D. in Rotary Science in your future?
The final Rotary After Hours for the year will be an excursion down the Neches River aboard the Ivory Bill. Operated by the Big Thicket Association, the evening promises some great sights and a bit of education from Bruce Walker as the vessel drifts down the scenic river.
We thank Becky and Chuck Mason for underwriting the fee for the two-hour tour.
There will be adult beverages and snacks available for a donation. Any amount collected over cost will be fed to the Polio Pig.
The vessel is full at the current time but we have started a waiting list should someone find it necessary to cancel. Phone the office to add your name to the waiting list and/or to advise us if your plans change.
You heard the recent devastating news that Polio has spread and cases have been confirmed in 10 countries. We can't allow this dreaded disease to take control again. Rotary Clubs around the globe are stepping up to help with additional financial resources.
One small way you can help is to donate your change and coins to the Pink Polio Pig which will be "visiting" every meeting. Dollar bills and your checks to The Rotary Foundation are accepted too!
During the International Convention in Australia and the world record-breaking Sydney Harbour bridge climb, Rotary members raised enough money to protect 240,000 kids from polio.
Despite the physically grueling four-hour trek up and down the bridge's storied steel arches, the 340 participants kept their good spirits and stood side-by-side waving 278 flags. The event raised 110,000 Australian dollars (US$102,300).
Rotary members cheered for each of the 26 groups as they made way through the lobby to the entrance of the bridge climb. Cloud cover hid the sun for most of the morning, but light broke through briefly as the climbers unfurled their flags, which had been tucked into their sleeves during the ascent. Helicopters circled overhead from a variety of local Sydney news stations. Climbers cheered, danced, and even broke into the "Wave" from 400 feet above ground.
Climbers from Taiwan, Australia, China, Japan, United States, and dozens of other countries and regions supported each other during the event. And in the process, they raised enough money to show the world how committed they are to polio eradication.
"Treasures of the Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center"
Alana Inman
Manager
by Rotarian John Neely
Rotary Speaker for June 11 was Alana Inman, Manager of the Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center in Liberty, Texas. Ms. Inman was introduced by John Paschall, CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Southeast Texas.
Ms. Inman stated that the Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center is part of the Texas State Library and Archive Commission.
Alana went on to describe that the location in Liberty sits on 120 acres. The Center consists of numerous buildings, including a smaller-sized scale of the Governor's Mansion. This research center serves as a library and storage system of state and regional archives so that we can "tell the story of our past."
The Library and Archive locations store and preserve the following:
government records;
lists of delinquent tax records;
judicial/court records;
manuscripts and private papers, such as a possible diary entry of pirate Jean LaFitte; a letter of introduction of Sam Houston to Thomas Jefferson;
storage of fine art, many photographs, blueprints, maps, and newspapers from our early years, from the region's ten counties;
census information, and cemetery records; and
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas records.
The latest building to come under the management of the Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center in Liberty, Texas, is the refurbished building of the Hull Rotary House. The official meeting place of the Hull Rotary Club in the 1930's, it was donated and relocated to the site by Rotarians in our district in order to house historical documents for Rotary District 5910.
Visit the Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center and check them out on-line at:
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