"The Innovation Center at Lamar University (CICE) - Impact on the Region"
Paul Latiolais
Center Director
Innovation and Commercialization Center
Lamar University
Paul Latiolais is the Center Director for Innovation and Commercialization at Lamar University, which serves as an accelerator for emerging technology under development at the university. The center’s purpose is to bring emerging technologies out of research and prepare them for the marketplace leveraging expertise from Lamar University’s colleges of engineering, science, and the college of business.
Paul has extensive industry experience in engineering technology, business development, and product launch to Fortune 500 companies. He has initiated numerous technology products in the semiconductor/hi-tech industries and managed the lifecycle process from product development, incubation, launch, marketing, and next-generation introduction. Paul worked with technology global leaders such as Synopsys, Inc., Mentor Graphics Corporation, Schlumberger, and Northrop-Grumman across the USA.
Paul Latiolais holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University, an MBA from George Fox University (Newberg, OR), and a technology management certificate from Oregon Health Sciences University. Paul also holds the position as Director of the Ben J. Rogers Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies (IES) at Lamar University.
The presentation will provide an update on the Innovation Center (CICE) since it's arrival on Rolfe Christopher in February of this year. Topics include innovation-based startups, technology at Lamar University, partnerships, and the implementation of the entry-level workforce training program.
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Head Table for August 16
Invocation:
Rob Glassey
Co-Owner/General Manager
Armour General Contractors
Pledges to USA & Texas Flags:
Steve Gilbert
Marketing & Public Relations Manager
Sour Lake Motor Company
Introduction of Guests:
David Heinz
Financial Advisor
Sunbelt Securities, Inc.
Rotarian of the Day:
Karyn Husbands
President/CEO
United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County
Introduction of Guest Speaker:
Henry Venta
Dean of the College of Business
Lamar University
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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AUGUST
CALENDAR OF ROTARY EVENTS
(Opportunities for meeting makeups)
14
Uncorking the Wine Down With Rotary Fundraiser (First meeting of the Committee); 5:30 p.m. in the Tradewinds Tavern, MCM Eleganté
23
Board of Directors meeting; 11:00 a.m., Ballroom D at the MCM Eleganté
There will not be a weekly Rotary meeting on Wednesday, October 4.
Tickets are now available for purchase and for selling to friends and co-workers. The pre-event price is only $35 per person and will increase to $45 at the door. Pick up the number you would like to sell at the meeting or by calling the Rotary office at 842-1913.
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Welcome to the Newest Rotarian in the World!
Liz Fredrichs, President/CEO of Better Business Bureau Serving Southeast Texas, is the newest member of the club. After working for BBB out-of-state for fifteen years, Liz and her husband returned to his home state of Texas. After years of winter snow-shoveling, Liz is enjoying the warm Texas weather, gardening, fishing, hiking, and playing golf. She is welcomed by club President, Tim Sudela, and her sponsor, Ann Scoggin.
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BOARD ACTION
Secretary Jane Burns reported on membership changes recently approved by the Board.
Two classification changes:
Sean Perrodin FROM: Owner/Chef, iCreole Bistro, LLC CLASSIFICATION: RESTAURANT - Creole TO: Owner, Southern Creole Foods CLASSIFICATION: Food Products and Distribution
Stephanie Shoemaker FROM: Accounting Manager, Mason Construction, Ltd. CLASSIFICATION: CONSTRUCTION - Accounting Management TO: Co-Founder, Partner, Robertson, Shoemaker & Associates, LLC CLASSIFICATION: Accounting Service
Returning Member Proposal: Shedrick Evans Public Health Special Projects Coordinator/ Administrative Assistant Jefferson County Precinct #4 CLASSIFICATION: Government – County – Public Health
Two New Membership Proposals: Teri Hawthorne, Executive Director, The Arc of Greater Beaumont Proposed by Becky Mason Classification: “SOCIAL SERVICES-INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES"
Jimmy Booker, Retired, EntergyTexas Proposed by: Victor Zaloom Classification: ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY – Retired
In accordance with our bylaws (Article 13, Section 8), please submit written objections related to the aforementioned proposals within 10 days (of August 9) to the board of directors, stating the reason for your objection.
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The ClubRunner App is available for iPhones, iPads and Androids. Download it to your phone and have the membership directory available to you. It is available in app stores as "ClubRunner" (one word) and the icon is CR.
Please note the ClubRunner app is in development stages and it is not updating regularly as it should and will. To keep current, you may have to delete it from your phone and re-install to get all the latest updates. It only takes a minute or two to re-load it, and then you will be up-to-the-minute!
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James Broussard
August 17
Chris Colletti
August 18
Randall Fluke
August 19
Elaine Shellenberger
August 21
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is on
Rotarian
Rebekah Maxwell
What at great choice the reporter made! Yes, that is Rotarian Rebekah Maxwell, and while we all love her outfit and accessories, we know she is so much more! Her real personae is summed up in her personal motto "Service Above Self!" Good response, Rebekah! We agree completely.
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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
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 9, 2017
"From Chief's Perspective"
James Singletary
Chief of Police
by John Neely
Rotary Speaker for August 9, 2017, was Jimmy Singletary, Chief of Police for the City of Beaumont. Chief Singletary was introduced by Rotary's own, Becky Ames, Mayor of Beaumont and CEO of Medical Center of Southeast Texas Victory Campus.
Chief Singletary became Chief of the Beaumont Police Department in 2011, and has over 40 years of law enforcement experience.
Chief Singletary opened his talk by acknowledging several members of his professional staff who were in attendance, adding that it is always an honor to speak to Rotarians. Using stats and graphs, the Chief first spoke about:
Staffing Allocation Rate:
8% Administrative
69% Patrol, etc.
23% Criminal Investigation
(12 vacancies)
The Chief stated that the Beaumont Police Department is a "full-service" police department, covering everything from potted plants to major crimes.
Stats and Calls:
147,646 calls for service
53,409 self-initiated contacts
24,660 offense reports
4,852 crashes
8,030 arrests
National Average Crime-Clearance Rate is 17%, while Beaumont's is 27% with detective caseloads of 24 per detective. Although crime-rates increased from 2015 to 2016, stats from 2016 to 2017 have NOT increased, which strongly indicates some significant progress.
National Violent Crime Clearance Rate is 48%, while Beaumont is at 71%. The violent crime rate is almost HALF of what it was 25 years ago.
There are numerous initiatives, trainings and programs that the Beaumont Police Department is involved in:
Strategies for Community policing
Neighborhood Associations Trainings and involvement
Intelligence Led Policing and analyst
Special Assignment Units
Cellphone and Computer Forensics
Crime Stoppers
Unmanned (drone) Systems
Body-Worn Camera Systems
In-car Video Upgrades (multi-angle dash cams)
Collaborations with other agencies and entities:
Collaborations with Federal and local agencies
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Drug Enforcement Administration
FBI
U.S. Marshall Service
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF)
Auto Theft Task Force of Southeast Texas
In addition, extensive training is provided in Mental Heath related issues/incidences.
Recruitment remains a high priority, as well as Rape Defensive Training.
As he ran out of time, Chief Singletary reminded everyone to join the Department on August 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for "Cops and Kids" event.
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