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.
PLEASE make a reservation if you are planning to attend the meeting in person before 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 2 by linking to the reservation form here:
If you are unable to complete the electronic form and would like to be added to the reservation list, please call the Rotary office at 409-842-1913.
ALERT: Please do not attend a meeting or function of the club if you have been exposed to COVID or are exhibiting any symptoms of the illness. Members are strongly encouraged to wear a facemask. Masks will be available if you do not have one. Hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance to the room.
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MEETING PREVIEW
November 3, 2021
"Contemporary Issues in Cybersecurity"
Ira Wilsker
Associate Professor of Management
Lamar Institute of Technology
and
Texas Silver-Haired Legislator
It happens all too frequently: a major industry has fallen victim to a major breach of their computer data system by an unknown actor or actors. No one and no business is safe from these thieves. Is your personal data protected? Is your business adequately protected? To help us learn more about this on-going threat, we invited Ira Wilsker to join us. Ira is currently Associate Professor of Management Development at Lamar Institute of Technology in Beaumont. He recently completed his 44th year as a full time faculty member at LIT.
Ira Wilsker is currently serving his 2nd term as a member of the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature. As a member of TSHL, he has served on the Criminal Justice, Elections and Credentials, and Technology committees. He proudly represents the Southeast Texas Council of Governments.
Ira earned an MBA from the Graduate School of Business and Management University of Maryland in 1976. Prior to his MBA, he earned a BSBA from the University College, University of Maryland, and an AAS from Montgomery College, in Takoma Park, Maryland Ira is also a 1993 graduate of the Jefferson County Texas Sheriff’s Academy and was sworn in as a deputy sheriff in 1994. He has been a certified arbitrator since 1972, and in 1997 won the Dan Bell Award from the BBB for 25 years of volunteer service.
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Head Table for November 3
Invocation:
Bel Morian
Public Programming Director
McFaddin-Ward House Museum
Pledges to USA & Texas Flags:
Dave Mulcahy
Director
Lamar University Small Business Development Center
Introduction of Guests:
Cindy Jeanis
Operations Manager
Steepmeadow Solutions
Introduction of Speaker:
Deborah Drago
Customer Service Specialist
Entergy Texas, Inc.
Please volunteer for Head Table responsibilities through the sign-up at:
A former member was approved to return to membership:
Dan French, Dean of the College of Business at Lamar University
Classification: “University-College of Business”
Please remember you have ten days to voice an objection to a membership proposal.
In other business, the Board is requesting $500 from the Beaumont Rotary Foundation to purchase pillows for Sleep in Heavenly Peace beds.
The Board of Directors meets monthly and the meetings are open to all members. If you would like to attend, please make a reservation in advance with the Executive Director.
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Show Your Colors Flag Project
We are looking for a few good men and women to serve on the "Show Your Colors" Flag team for Veterans Day 2021! Your time and service is invaluable; it is what makes this project possible and successful.
Please volunteer to serve on Thursday, November 11 and you will understand the tremendous feeling of pride that comes with being a part of "Show Your Colors." You can phone Pat Anderson at 409-782-4057 or talk with him at the weekly meeting on Wednesday.
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Rotary After Hours!
Rotary After Hours on Thursday, October 28 was fabulous fall fun! A large crowd of Rotarians and friends gathered in the warm and inviting Kirksey-Juncker home and thoroughly enjoyed lively conversation, laughter, delicious appetizers and drinks! Many, many thanks to Sharen and Leonard for being such gracious hosts once again!
Save the date of November 18 for the next Rotary After Hours at J.W.'s Patio. The event will be a mix-and-mingle with the Young Professionals Organization to celebrate those who are the 2021 "40 Under 40" honorees. We hope you will join us!
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New member
Proposed by
Status
Barbara Newhouse
Teresa Simpson
welcomed on 7-21-21
Deborah Tomov
Leonard Juncker
welcomed on 7-21-21
Joey Kressman
Sheree Pierce
welcomed on 8-04-21
Jacquetta Walker
Jay Wilson
welcomed on 8-04-21
Amy Wilson
Jay Wilson
welcomed on 8-04-21
Rebekah Patin
Cindy Cherry
welcomed on 8-04-21
James Kersh
Diane Bass
welcomed on 8-04-21
Marco Born
Craig Escamilla
welcomed on 8-18-21
Erika Harris
Teresa Simpson
welcomed on 09-01-21
Nicholas Ganjei
Dana Timaeus
welcomed on 09-01-21
Shawn Javid
Dana Timaeus
welcomed on 09-01-21
Misty Fountain
Kevin Reed
welcomed on 09-22-21
Brian Shajari
Ty Coudrain
welcomed on 10-06-21
Angie Hebert
Joanne Brown
welcomed on 10-06-21
Shelby Brannan
Deborah Drago
welcomed on 10-20-21
Kym Johns
Dee Lane
awaiting Orientation
Matt Ueding
Uliana Trylowsky
awaiting Orientation
Do you know that when asked why they aren't a Rotarian, many people say that no one has asked them to join!
Haveinvited someone to become a Rotarian?
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Ty Coudrain
November 3
Henry Venta
November 3
Mandy Clayton
November 4
Mellie Bevilacqua
November 6
Chuck Mason
November 8
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ROTARY ANNIVERSARIES
We celebrate your
membership in our Club!
Joe Fisher
November 1, 1981
40 years
Jane Burns
November 2, 2010
11 years
Amanda Ellis
November 4, 2020
1 year
Toby Castro
November 6, 2002
19 years
Lynn Hill
November 8, 2017
4 years
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PROGRAM REVIEW
October 27, 2021
“Training Future Port & Marine Terminal Leaders"
Erik Stromberg
Executive Director
Center for Advances in Port Management
by Bobbie Applegate
Erik Stromberg came to Lamar University in 2016 as the first Executive Director for the Center for Advances in Port Management. The purpose of this program is to assure that the public/private sector are working together is the best way to prepare for tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities for our ports through education and research. The Master’s Program in Port Management encompasses many areas for professionals.
There is a tremendous industry need for port management professionals in the areas of engineering, finance, real estate, safety and security. The Master’s program at Lamar is one of a kind and serves the western hemisphere. Contact is online for people all over the country who are coming into the program that is bargain priced at $14,000. The program has 6 faculty members and works with other Lamar faculty in engineering and business and offers an academic venue that is both theoretical and practical knowledge.
There are great jobs in the maritime industry for both professional and technicians. The Center also provides necessary training through certificate and technical programs. There are continuing education offerings such as Hurricane Planning, Cyber Security, Women in Transportation, Preparing for Increased Traffic and Economic Development Strategies. All courses are offered online so people don’t have to leave their positions to take a course.
Industry research is also a major part of the Center. It involves the Sabine-Neches Waterway and recently worked with the Port of Houston to optimize chemical tanker traffic in the Ship Channel and offer a model for work schedules for bridges over the Ship Channel. Other research areas are possible for industries as questions can be researched through the academic setting.
Our ports handle 95% of the international trade that comes into the US. From the public ports the private side of the relationship is in the trucks, rail, and ships that utilize the facility and move products to their final destination. The public ports are accountable to the public as most ports are run by elected commissioners or appointed commissioners. Revenues of the ports must cover expenses.
The ships waiting to offload on the Pacific Coast has drawn wide public scrutiny. The problem is not only on the docks. Even if they work 24/7, they cannot assure that trucks, rail and air will be able to pick up and deliver goods 24/7. Storage is also an issue. This will not be solved in a short amount of time.
The Center was initially proposed by Dr. Ken Evans during his presidency.
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Rotary After Hours on Thursday, October 28 was fabulous fall fun! A large crowd of Rotarians and friends gathered in the warm and inviting Kirksey-Juncker home and thoroughly enjoyed lively conversation, laughter, delicious appetizers and drinks! Many, many thanks to Sharen and Leonard for being such gracious hosts once again! 
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