PLEASE NOTE: The speaker is traveling from Austin to make the presentation at this week's meeting. Therefore, we will limit all committee reports and announcements in order to allow as much time as possible. Please read this RotaryGrams thoroughly to be aware of all committee announcements, reports and requests.
Thank you for your understanding.
"State of Texas
Emergency Management Overview"
W. Nim Kidd
Chief
Texas Department of Emergency Management
"The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) coordinates the state emergency management program, which is intended to ensure the state and its local governments respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters, and implement plans and programs to help prevent or lessen the impact of emergencies and disasters."
~https://www.dps.texas.gov/dem/about.htm
The Rotary Club of Beaumont welcomes a state official, W. Nim Kidd, Chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management, as the speaker this week on a topic of great importance to all residents. Whether a natural disaster or a man-made emergency affecting the safety of Texans, the Chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management is the person to respond, allocating personnel and the resources necessary for recovery.
Chief Kidd will discuss the role of emergency management at the state level in Texas. His presentation will provide an overview of how disasters impact Texas, and the importance of strong partnerships during disasters.
Welcome to Southeast Texas and the Rotary Club of Beaumont, Chief Kidd!
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Head Table for February 8
Invocation:
Barry Bryant
Sales & Marketing Manager
Bill Clark Pest Control, Inc.
Pledges to the USA & Texas Flags:
Craig Hatcher
Chief Revenue Officer/GM
Beaumont Enterprise/SoutheastTexas.com
Introduction of Guests:
Kari Fenner
Major Gifts Officer
Red Cross of Southeast Texas
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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 Mark Davis at 409-842-3600 or markdavis@mcmelegante.com.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
(and opportunities for meeting makeups)
February 11
District Mid-Year meeting and Membership workshop in Huntsville; $20 per person
Board of Directors meeting, 11:45 a.m., The Beaumont Club
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LOOK
WHAT'S AHEAD!
February 15 has become our traditional day of giving and sharing - our annual "Rotary Has Heart" day of service. We will complete 150 layettes for women and infants in Nicaragua as the Club's District Grant project, and we have a number of local service organizations and agencies that need our hands-on assistance also.
The T. Kelsey Lamb, Sr. Award for Business Ethics is one of the unique and treasured recognitions of the year. The speaker's message about business ethics promises to be provoking. Don't miss Rotary on February 22!
T. Kelsey Lamb, Sr.,
29th Club President
1942-1943
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BOARD ACTION
On February 1, Board Secretary Cindy Jeanis announced membership changes approved by the Board of Directors:
TERMINATIONS:
LaTanya Afolyan
George Pate
RESIGNATIONS, ACCEPTED WITH REGRET
Kate Carroll
John Paschall
Bert Smith
NEW MEMBER PROPOSALS:
H. J. Gaspard
Chief Executive Officer
Post Acute Medical (Rehabilitation Hospital)
Classification: Medical – Rehabilitation Hospital
Proposed by Michele Cobb
Robert “Bob” Spina
Dean, College of Education & Human Development
Lamar University
Classification: University – College of Education
Proposed by Uliana Trylowsky
In accordance with our bylaws (Article 13, Section 8), please submit written objections related to the aforementioned proposals within 10 days (of February 1) to the board of directors, stating the reason for your objection.
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NOMINATION INFORMATION
T. Kelsey Lamb, Sr. Award for Business Ethics
T. Kelsey
Lamb, Sr.
The T. Kelsey Lamb, Sr. Award for Business Ethics is presented annually to a Beaumont Rotarian who consistently exhibits the highest ethical standards represented by the Rotary Four-Way Test in his or her chosen vocation.
The original criteria for the award explains:
Nominees must be a member in good standing of the Rotary Club of Beaumont.
Nominees will have exhibited high ethical standards in their chosen vocation arising from a specific incident or by their consistent actions over a period of time.
Since its inception in 1995-96, the T. Kelsey Lamb, Sr. Award for Business Ethics has recognized some of our outstanding members. In 2016, this prestigious honor was presented to Past President Becky Mason.
Our Club will award the coveted honor at the February 22nd meeting, according to this year's chairman, Joe Domino.
The deadline for nomination is Wednesday, February 8th.
Indeed, “Rotary has heart,” and the Rotary Club of Beaumont has a BIG heart, giving time and resources in Service Above Self year round. How appropriate that we designate a date close to Valentine’s Day as our Club Service Day, providing hands-on service to multiple projects and collectively having a BIG impact!
We have plans for several different hands-on service projects to work on and possibly complete on Service Day. First priority is to assemble 150 Layette bags for women and children of Nicaragua. Everyone will have the opportunity to roll up his/her sleeves and lend a hand to this project, funded in part with a grant from District 5910.
If you sit on a board or work with an agency in Beaumont that has a need for help with a hands-on project to be done that day, please contact Sheree Pierce or the Rotary office.
Bring co-workers and friends who also believe in having fun while helping others. Don't miss it!
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Flag Project for Presidents Day
Monday, February 20 is Presidents Day and a day for Rotarians to help our neighbors "Show Your Colors!"
Please plan to volunteer to help again with this project! Join with other Rotarians and friends to make sure the flags are flying for our nearly 500 subscribers.
Please let Pat Anderson or Gary Moncla know you can join the effort and show Service Above Self. We will also need volunteers who own or can borrow a truck. Please phone Pat at 782-4057 or Gary at 781-3778.
Gibbs Conference Center
at the Katy and E Don Walker, Sr.
Education Center
1402 19th St
Huntsville, TX 77340
or phone the Rotary Office at 409-842-1913
to register and arrange for shared transportation.
Request for Children of Nicaragua
Two representatives from our club, Denise Berry and Jay Wilson, will be going with the Tulsa team to Nicaragua in a few weeks to observe and learn about the multi-district water well project.
The team would like to bring gifts to the children of the area. The Tulsa delegation is bringing lots of baseballs donated by a minor league team in their city because the children love playing catch. However, they have no gloves. If you have a new or used baseball or softball glove you can donate, please bring it to Rotary before Wednesday, February 22. You can be certain it will bring a smile to a child's face in Nicaragua..
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Rotary Club of Beaumont Scholarships
The Beaumont Rotary Foundation continues to fund college scholarships for graduating high school seniors. The scholarship applications are available through the high school counselor or from the Club's website by linking here. The deadline to submit an application is March 1.
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Robert Besser
February 6
Dan Jeans
February 9
Nakisha Burns
February 11
Troy Aaron
February 13
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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!
Lee Freeland
Joshua Taub
Michael Wolf
To add your name or another Rotarian to this list of well-wishes, please email: admin@beaumontrotaryclub.org.
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Rotarian Bill Clark and Associates Extend Invitation to Celebration
Dr. Westgate’s presentation concerning the global climate change update led off with “Dire Predictions” of the yearly IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) update on ocean changes. Through various methods, the organization determines the impact of changes in the ocean. There have been periods of “hot house” and “icehouse” climate of which the world is presently in the hot house climate.
Ice coring programs measure the levels of glacier ice and the changes occurring now. Greenland ice packs are deteriorating significantly as well as the shrinkage of the North Pole and the permanent melting of the Northwest Passage. The sea level has risen by 20 feet. In our area, there has been a five foot erosion of beach in the Bolivar Peninsula due to the recent hot house warming in the last 25 years. In 1880, High Island was 150 miles from the beach.
The temperature has increased by 5 ½ degrees in the last 25 years due to the greenhouse effect. This warming trend also increases the potential for hurricanes.
There are various scenarios that could assist in reducing this effect. The ability to keep the use of fossil fuels down and changing crops would be beneficial as would the increase of wind generated power (of which Texas now utilizes 10% for energy), increased use of shale oil and lessened use of coal to produce power.
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