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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.
Speakers
Aug 22, 2018
Johnny Robinson, www.water-4-nations.org
Sustainable Water Filtration Systems
Aug 29, 2018
John Hathaway, 2018-2019 District 5910 Governor
"Be the Inspiration!"
Sep 05, 2018
Kirsta Melton, Assistant Attorney General of Texas
Be The One in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
Sep 05, 2018
ROTARIAN OF THE DAY: Karyn Husbands
United Way Hometown Huddle: "Celebrity Chef Chili Cook-Off"
Sep 12, 2018
Paula Bothe and the Beaumont Community Players
present "Kiss Me, Kate!" preview
Sep 19, 2018
US Attorney Joe Brown
Sep 19, 2018
ROTARIAN OF THE DAY: Ashley Alemayehu
2018 LIT Charity Golf Tournament
Sep 26, 2018
Stephen McKernan, Assoc. Dean for Clinical Affairs
Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
Oct 03, 2018
NO MEETING; Wine Down With Rotary replaces
Meeting for the Week
Oct 10, 2018
(tentatively held - speaker TBD)
"Cork Dork", cooperative with McFaddin-Ward Museum
Oct 17, 2018
U.S. Representative Randy Weber
Congressional Update
Oct 24, 2018
World Polio Program - details tba
Oct 31, 2018
Texas Representative Dade Phelan, District 21
Legislative Update
Nov 07, 2018
Derina Holtzhausen, Dean, College-Fine Arts & Comm
The relationship between the LU Fine Arts and Communication Department and the Beaumont community
Nov 14, 2018
Mary Poole, Chair
Vocational Excellence Awards
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Upcoming Events
Show Your Colors Flag Project-Patriots Day
Sep 11, 2018 5:00 AM
 
Rotary After Hours
WineStyles
Sep 20, 2018
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Art Museum of Southeast Texas
Sep 25, 2018 11:45 AM
 
"Wine Down With Rotary"
The Event Centre
Oct 04, 2018
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Show Your Colors Flag Project-Columbus Day (for cancellation on July 4th)
Oct 08, 2018 5:00 AM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Art Museum of Southeast Texas
Oct 23, 2018 11:45 AM
 
Rotary After Hours
The Dishman Art Museum
Nov 08, 2018
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Show Your Colors Flag Project-Veterans Day
Nov 11, 2018 5:00 AM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Art Museum of Southeast Texas
Nov 27, 2018 11:45 AM
 
Sponsors

Coldwell Banker Southern Homes

Armour General Contractors

Bill Clark Pest Control, Inc.

Post Oak Bank

Route4Me

Wathen DeShong & Junker, L.L.P.

Mason Construction, Ltd.

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ROTARYGRAMS
September 5, 2018
Vol. 106, No. 10
 
MCM Elegante' Hotel
2355 IH-10 South
Suite 213
Beaumont, TX   77705
 
Phone: 409-842-1913
Fax:     409-842-5613
Please note the meeting will begin promptly at noon, and business will be curtailed so we can allow the speaker as much time as possible.
 
PROGRAM PREVIEW
September 5, 2018
 
"Texas Trafficking: A Hard Look at What is Happening in our State"
 
Kirsta Melton
Assistant Attorney General
Deputy Criminal Chief
Human Trafficking and Transnational/Organized Crime Section
Office of the Texas Attorney General
 
"Human trafficking is a crime that is difficult to detect and the misconception is that it is only found in shady corners of city streets or dark motel rooms. Victims of this heinous crime can be found living among us. These abused women, men, and children can be found shopping in our grocery stores, riding next to us on the bus, and even attending our schools." 
 - from Introduction to Human Trafficking: A Guide for Texas Education Professionals, July 2014
 
Human trafficking is a media buzz word that often conjures images of brothels in Thailand or confusion with the ongoing immigration debate.  This presentation cuts through the confusion, arms the participant with an understanding of what human trafficking is and is not and helps them recognize that this is a Texas problem with Texas buyers, sellers and victims.  It challenges us to change the culture in which we live from one that identifies with and honors perpetrators to one that provides safety, security and genuine reintegration for trafficking survivors.
 
Kirsta Melton graduated from Cornell University in 1993 and received her JD and Masters in Public Affairs from the University of Texas in 1998.   In 2012, Kirsta helped establish and lead the Bexar County DA’s Human Trafficking Unit.  She also chaired the Alamo Area Coalition against Trafficking, a regional multi-disciplinary group of law enforcement, non-profits, government agencies, business people, and academics assembled to coordinate the fight against human trafficking. She has trained more than 15,000 people statewide on human trafficking and has testified frequently before the Texas legislature on trafficking related issues.
 
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Head Table for September 5
Invocation:
 
Barry Bryant
Sales & Marketing Manager
Bill Clark Pest Control, Inc.
 
Pledges to USA & Texas Flags:
Sylvester Hill
Owner
Nuvation Tek
 
Introduction of Guests:
Rhonda Marks
Development Director
Boys' Haven of America, Inc.
 
 
Rotarian of the Day:
 
  Karyn Husbands
  President/CEO
  United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County
 
 
Introduction of Guest Speaker:
 
Randall Fluke
Assistant U. S. Attorney 
U. S. Government
 
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  Lynn Hill at 409-781-3291 or lynnhillbd@gmail.com.
 
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CALENDAR OF ROTARY EVENTS
(Club events & opportunities for meeting makeups)
 
SEPTEMBER
11"Show Your Colors" Flag Project; 5:00 a.m.; Dishman Scout Center, Hwy. 124 @ Fannett Road - please volunteer in advance with Pat Anderson or Gary Moncla
20Rotary After Hours; 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.; WineStyles
21Last call for Wine Down With Rotary sponsorships in order to be included on advertising and promotions
25Board of Directors Meeting; 11:45 a.m.; Art Museum of Southeast Texas (please make reservation with Rotary office by Friday, September 21 if you wish to attend)
26Money for Wine Down With Rotary ticket sales is due.
 
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BOARD ACTION
 
At the August 29 meeting, Secretary Brenda Gray announced the recent board action: 
 
Classification change for:
Kevin Dodson
From: "Education - University - Honors Program"
To:      "Education - University - Honors College"
 
Carly Broussard
From:  MBA Director, College of Business, Lamar University
            "Education - University - MBA Program"
To:       Executive Director, Scholarships & Financial Aid, Lamar University
            "Education - University - Financial Aid"
 
Ruby Martin, SR Underwriter, Caliber Home Loans
Classification: “Finance - Home Mortgages" 
Proposed by Uliana Trylowsky
 
George Pereira, Marine Surveyor, Masthead Maritime
Classification: “Maritime INdustry - Marine Surveyor”
Proposed by Jane Burns
 
Nataliya Sergiyenko, Master Business Trainer, MDI
Classification: “Business Services – Employee Training”
Proposed by Jane Burns
 
Melissa Dyson Talakoub, Realtor, ReMax One
Classification: "Real Estate - Residential”
Proposed by Scott Hatcher
 
If you object to these proposals, please submit your reason(s) to the board in writing within 10 days of August 29.  Thank you.
 
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Please plan to serve on Tuesday, September 11 as we "Show Our Colors" for Patriots Day.  Please respond positively to Pat Anderson or Gary Moncla when contacted to serve or if you would like to volunteer right away, please call Pat at 409-782-4057.
 
 
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Save the date for the next Rotary Service Project day!  That's right - on Saturday, October 20, Rotarians will work with Nehamiah's Vision on home rebuilding projects in Orange County.  Details of the event are forthcoming.  An online sign up will be available. Save the date to spend some time and energy helping this agency with rebuilding homes that were damage or completely lost after Hurricane Harvey.
 
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THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
 
CHAMPAGNE LEVEL
 
 
 
PINOT NOIR LEVEL
 
American Valve & Hydrant
 
 
 
CHARDONNAY LEVEL
 
MERLOT LEVEL
 
 
 
 
PINOT GRIGIO LEVEL
Kathleen & Mark Alsup
Bobbie Applegate
Architectural Alliance
Cardiovascular Foundation of Southeast Texas
Lynn & Kris Castle
Cindy & Butch Cherry
Coburn Supply Company, Inc.
Laura & Craig Escamilla
Floyd & Patti McSpadden
 
RIESLING LEVEL
Scot Babineaux / Farmers Insurance
Jacque Chapman
Gateway Mortgage Group
Scott & Erica Hatcher
Wathen, DeShong & Juncker, LLP
 
INKIND DONORS
Sam Fazio/The Printery
Munro's
 
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Jennifer Gregory
September 5
Becky Ames
September 11
Benny Hughes
September 8
Joanne Brown
September 9
Alicia McKibbin
September 9
Gerald Condon
September 10
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We send wishes for a quick recovery to our friends and fellow Rotarians who are ill, are anticipating or recovering from surgery, or just in need of encouragement, support and good wishes. 
 
Denise Berry
Alicia McKibbin
 
If you know of others who should be added to this list, please advise the office staff at 409-842-1913.
 
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In Memory of Rotarian
 
First female member of the Rotary Club of Beaumont, Former Director and Honorary Member
Margaret Cherb
November 27 1929 - August 30 2018
 
May she rest in peace.
 
 
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PROGRAM REVIEW
August 29, 2018
 
"Be The Inspiration"
 
John Hathaway
District Governor
by Chris Ayers
 
John Hathaway is the Governor for District 5910 and his home club is in The Woodlands.  As part of his duties in this role, John visited our club and discussed what makes a vibrant club. Illustrated with a visual metaphor of stuffed toy ‘peas in a pod.”  He stated what the three ‘P’s’ are for a growing and energetic club.
 
  • Participation – Members can participate in the multitude of service projects that all clubs host.  Rotarians must seek ways to get involved in the community outside of Rotary.  You are encouraged to register with myRotary.org to see what is available.  Examples include Rotary Fellowships in music, yoga, cycling and, of course, happy hours.
  • Peace – Positive peace is more than an absence of violence.  Rotarians must advocate for peace.  Peace is secured when food, clean water, education and worthwhile employment needs are met.
  • Publicize – Rotarians must publicize the good deeds that they accomplish.  We must use sources such as television, radio, and social media to inform the general public of Rotary. 
 
 

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