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 linkto make a reservation by Monday, September 9, 2024.
Focus:
Freddie oversees and provides the direction for all Beaumont CVB projects and promotions. She works in conjunction with the City Manager and the CVB Advisory Board to ensure the purpose and mission of the Beaumont CVB is fulfilled.
Degrees / Certifications:
Attended Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas Texas Destination Marketer (TDM) - Texas Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus
Professional Affiliations:
Texas Association of Convention & Visitors Bureau (TACVB), National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC), Texas Society of Association Executives (TSAE), Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP), Leadership Beaumont Alumni, Leadership Southeast Texas Alumni
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September 11, 2024
Invocation
Jacqueline Gunner
Sr. Human Resources Generalist
City of Beaumont
Pledges to USA & Texas Flags
Cindy Cherry
Supervisor
Retired
Introduction of Guests
Rebekah Maxwell
Marketing Consultant
ReStep Marketing
Please volunteer for Head Table responsibilities through the
Satellite Meeting- 4 Under Golf Center, 5:30-6:30 PM
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Amy Chase, Bolivar Lighthouse
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Board of Directors Meeting, 11:30 AM at the MCM Elegante- Fountainview Room
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Justin Doss, Baptist Hospitals
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ROTARY DISTRICT 5910 FOUNDATION CELEBRATION
Join us as we celebrate Chuck and Becky Mason who have made such an impact in our community and in our district. To register and find more information, please click HERE or scan the QR code below.
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ROTARY CHORUS
The Rotary Chorus is preparing for another great performance at our Holiday Party! It is not too late to join. Please join us at the Mason home September 17, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, September 17, 7:00 PM
1665 Thomas Rd.
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"Show Your Colors" Flag Project:
September 11, 2024 Delivery
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WINE DOWN WITH ROTARY
The Wine Down With Rotary is preparing for a great event this year. Make sure to save the date to join us!
SPONSORSHIPS
Click HERE to become a sponsor for this great event! Please include which level in the comments.
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ROTARY AFTER HOURS
We are looking forward to the next Rotary After Hours event, that will be held at Bruno's Italian Kitchen. Save the date to join us!
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SERVICE PROJECT
Please join us for the first service project of the year at The H. O.W. Center!
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Joanne Brown
September 9
Gerald Condon
September 10
Jason Apodaca
September 10
Coby Roberts
September 13
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Robert Robertson
September 11, 1963
61 years
Mary Ellen Robertson
September 15, 1993
31 years
Charles Foxworth
September 11, 1996
28 years
Brandon Spears
September 14, 2016
8 years
John Lee
September 12, 2018
6 years
Jason Apodaca
September 12, 2018
6 years
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PROGRAM REVIEW
September 4, 2024
Dr. Shannon Allen
Superintendent
Beaumont ISD
By Joanne Brown and Tim Sudela
Dr. Shannon Allen, Superintendent of the Beaumont Independent School District was the guest speaker at the September 4 meeting of the Rotary Club of Beaumont. Dr. Allen is a graduate of BISD. After obtaining a BS in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Prairie View A&M University, she received masters and doctoral degrees in education from Lamar University.
Dr. Allen shared information on the VATRE (Voter Approval Tax Rate Election) proposition that will be included on the November 5 ballot. BISD Board of Trustees and Dr. Allen are requesting affirmative votes on the proposition to move $0.09 from the Interest and Sinking (I&S) bucket to the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) bucket. Based on current property values, this will generate an additional $13M to the M&O bucket which is used to establish the budget each year. The majority of these additional funds would be directed to a much needed increase in teacher and staff compensation. Funds will also be directed to school safety measures, infrastructure improvements, and programming. Approval of this proposal will not affect individual tax bills. The BISD tax rate has steadily DECREASED in the past seven years from $1.29405 in 2018 to $0.96491 in 2024. Early voting runs from October 21 until November 1. www.bmtisd.com/vatre
Rotarians welcoming all to the meeting were Christina Lokey, Jeff Beaver, and Jeannete Fresne. Serving at the Head Table were Past President Lynn Castle, presenting the invocation, Past President Bobbie Applegate, leading pledges to USA and Texas flags, and Jacqueline Gunner, introducing meeting guests.
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