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.
If you are attending in person, we ask that you use this link to make a reservation by Monday, July 7, 2025.
Lynae grew up in Orange, Texas and obtained her bachelor’s degree in Speech Communication and Theater, with a minor in Education from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, where she later earned a master’s degree in Theater.
She began her professional career in sales and marketing before moving into education where she taught Speech and Theater on all grade levels, including 8 years with the Lamar University Speech and Theater Departments. She joined the Lutcher Theater team as Marketing Manager in August of 2009.
She began her current position as Lutcher Theater Executive Director in April of 2017. Lynae also serves as Director of Marketing for all the Stark Foundation venues.
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July 9, 2025
Invocation
Sheree Pierce
Director of Neighborhood Ministries
Wesley Methodist Church
Pledges to USA & Texas Flags
Chris Ayers
Owner and Broker
Ayers-Patton, LLC
Introduction of Guests
Craig Escamilla
Consultant & Owner
CAE Solutions, LLC
Introduction of Speaker
Tim Sudela
Retired
Please volunteer for Head Table responsibilities through the
Kenneth Coleman, City of Beaumont-Public Health Director
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Kayla White, SETX Non-Profit Development Center
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"Show Your Colors" Flag Project:
July 4, 2025 Delivery
Thank you to all of the Rotarians who stepped in and helped make this delivery possible. We appreciate all of your help!
Dan Jeans
Steve Shoemaker
Stephanie Shoemaker
Phil Dunlap
Lane Olson
Harley Swearingen
Chuck Heare
Shawn Javed
Michael Perez
Diane Thompson
Mary Pat Jones
Raymond Begnaud
Amanda Ellis
Tim Sudela
Jacques Gagne
Dana Timaeus
Cheryl Bilyeu
Terri & Lee Potter
Robert Kocot
Brad Brown
Carolyn Fernandez
Jeffrey Richardson
Kevin Reed
Ruby Leday
Dee Lane
John Lee
Jennifer Gregory
Kate and Rod Carroll
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Kerr County Donations
Our hearts go out to the residents of Kerr County as they face the devastating effects of recent flooding. As Southeast Texans, we know all too well the heartbreak and hardship that follow such disasters. Now is our chance to show support and extend the same compassion and generosity that so many have shown us in our times of need. If you are able, we encourage you to make a donation to help those affected. Every contribution, no matter the size, can make a difference in the lives of families working to recover and rebuild.
Rotary District 5840 is now accepting tax-deductible donations through their 501(c)(3) Foundation to support urgent disaster relief efforts following the devastating flooding in Kerrville and nearby areas.
As many of you know, the Guadalupe River rose over 30 feet—well above its major flood stage—resulting in tragic loss of life and severe damage. Kerrville is home to two of our own Rotary Clubs, and together we are committed to standing with the community as they begin the long road to recovery.
Your generous contribution will:
Provide some immediate relief to affected families
Support local Rotarians in cleanup and rebuilding efforts
Fund long-term recovery solutions within our communities
We are working hand-in-hand with the Rotary Clubs of Kerrville, who will guide us on how best to direct support and when it will be safe for volunteers to mobilize.
✉️ Check Make checks payable to: Rotary District 5840 Foundation Memo: Disaster Relief Mail to: Rotary District 5840 Foundation, P.O. Box 13, Boerne, TX 78006
💻 Zelle Payment Send using Zelle to: D5840floodrelief2025@gmail.com Memo: Disaster Relief Please add your email address and/or contact information in the comment section if you want a tax receipt.
A volunteer hotline will be available later this week - stay tuned!
This is our time to live Rotary’s values — to lead with compassion, serve with action, and Unite for Good.
Virtue Alexander
July 9
Lynn Hill
July 11
Jane Burns
July 12
Jacqueline Gunner
July 12
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Dee Lane
July 10, 2020
5 years
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PROGRAM REVIEW
July 2, 2025
Passing the Gavel and Installation of
President Uliana Trylowsky and
2025-2026 Board Members and Officers
By Joanne Brown
On July 2, 2025, Michael Perez, President 2024-25, welcomed Rotarians and guests to the opening meeting of the 2025-2026 year. Throughout Rotary International, from the club level to the international level, new leaders assume their roles on July 1. For the Rotary Club of Beaumont, President Uliana Trylowsky and her leadership team were installed by Past District 5910 Governor, Roger McCabe. A Beaumont Rotary club tradition includes the ‘passing of the gavel’ by all Past Presidents of the club.
Serving at the head table were Jeffrey Richardson, presentation of the Invocation, Tyler Marceaux, leading pledges to the United States & Texas flags, and Sarah Hardin, introduction of guests. Photos were courtesy of Jennifer Deaton Gregory.
Past District Governor Roger McCabe installed incoming officers: Diane Thompson, Secretary, Mary Pat Jones, Treasurer, and Jay Wilson, Jr. President Elect. Brad Brown, President 2022-23 will serve as Board Advisor.
Incoming directors installed are: Jacques Gagne and Robert Kocot, chairs of Recognition Programs, Amanda Ellis and Misty Fountain, chairs of the Action Lane, Jeff Beaver and Van Greer, Club/Meeting co-chairs, Kristie Young and Arne Almquist, Membership co-chairs, Misty Fountain, Public Image Chair, Terri Potter and John Rollins, Rotary Lane Co-chairs, Dena Hughes, and Dee Lane.
The following were not present but will be receiving their pins this week: Virtue Alexander, Vice President-Speakers and Van Greer, Sergeant-at-Arms.
Past-presidents participating in the “passing of the gavel” were Robert Robertson, 1974, James Broussard 1984-85, Jerry Nathan 1980-81, Floyd McSpadden 1999-2000, Kevin Roy 2009-10, Bobbie Applegate 2010-11, Becky Mason 2012-13, Chad Anderson 2013-14, Pat Anderson 2015-16, Tim Sudela 2017-18, Joe Domino, 2019-20 attending virtually, Brad Brown 2021-22, Joanne Brown 2022-23, Rebekah Maxwell 2023-24 and Michael Perez, 2024-25.
In her initial charge to the club, President Trylowsky noted that the usual ‘RI Presidential Theme’ was being replaced by the ‘RI Presidential Message’. The message for the 2025-26 RI year is ‘Unite for the Good’. She also shared that the overwhelming majority of club members who completed the Club Assembly survey emphasized the importance of highlighting club activities with our community. Ms. Trylowski’s unofficial message for the year will be, ‘Let’s Make Some Noise.’ She noted that her leadership team has been tasked with re-imagining some of our regular activities such as member engagement and orientation to ensure new members feel welcome and engaged.
Hearing no objections, twenty-two resignations presented at the June 25 meeting were processed before end of year June 30, 2025: Ellen Schulz, Farrah Severs-Young, Gary Troutman, Shawn Webb-Locke, Cheryl Williams, Kwanita Adair, Jacquetta Walker Alleman, Eddie W. Arnold, Sherry Barrow, Pamela Bennett, Jennifer Burch, Lynn Castle, Cindy Cherry, Dean Conwell, Deborah Drago, Ron Fletcher, Teri Hawthorne, Allan Higgins, Carl Lambeth, Dr. Helen Lou.
The meeting was attended by fifteen members virtually, and closed at 12:40 PM.
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