"Supply-Side Economics at Forty Years: Alive and Well"
Dr. Brian Domitrovic
Professor and Author
"Ever since America descended into economic crisis the comparisons to the Great Depression have come fast and furious. Incredibly, we have heard almost nothing about a much more recent economic calamity: the ruinous “stagflation” of the 1970s—the second-worst decade in American economic history. But now, in the riveting, groundbreaking book Econoclasts, historian Brian Domitrovic reminds us that the twentieth century’s greatest economic counterrevolution emerged in response to that crisis: supply-side economics."
Brian Domitrovic holds a Ph.D. in history from Harvard University where he also did work in the economics department. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Columbia University, studying history and mathematics. The Chairman of the Department of History at Sam Houston State University, Brian has written for numerous scholarly and popular publications.
Menu: salad bar, vegetable soup, chicken fried steak, blackened catfish, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, assorted pastries and desserts, tea and coffee
Everyone is excited to have another fun opportunity to spread the joy of reading on Monday, October 6. Mark your calendar for a "lunch date" with some preschoolers from 11:00-12:30 at the Beaumont Rotary Centennial Playground for "Read With Rotary."
Every Wednesday is a good time to bring a friend to Rotary, but October 8 offers a special opportunity. Our speaker will offer insight into a recent tragic event that held the nation in suspense for days. Captain Ray Dupuis with the Watertown Police Department will recount the gripping details of the law enforcement shootout with the Boston Marathon Bombers. This program should be particularly compelling for anyone who keeps up with current events.
Rotary Goes to Work has become an anticipated highlight of the year. Rotarians gather in another member's workplace to hear and learn about the business - its mission, purpose, goals and more. Like the early days, it is a chance to develop better friendships and learn of the diverse professions represented in the membership.
"Paul P. Harris, an attorney, wanted to create a professional group with the same friendly spirit he felt in the small towns of his youth. On 23 February 1905, Harris, Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, and Hiram Shorey gathered at Loehr’s office in Room 711 of the Unity Building in downtown Chicago. This was the first Rotary club meeting. They decided to call the new club “Rotary” after the practice of rotating meeting locations."
-excerpt from rotary.org/myrotary/en/history-rotary-international
We will continue to add details to this list and to the sign up list as we learn them. Additionally, each host will email those attending with the details of address, time, lunch plans, etc.
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A standing ovation welcomed the newest Rotarian in the Rotary Club of Beaumont on Wednesday, September 24. Kathy Chessher has been a dedicated and regularly-attending Rotarian for several weeks now but, due to scheduling conflicts, waited patiently for Orientation and official introduction to the club.
Kathy Chessher, Specialist-Community Events for the American Cancer Society, is shown with fellow Rotarian Kristi Fuselier and President Vernon Pierce.
It was another special sing-a-long presentation of Bachelor of Rotary Science degrees to the newest Blue Badges Sheree Pierce and Linda Williams! Congratulations, Rotarians!
In case you are not aware, even long-time Rotarians can earn advanced degrees. Is a Master or Ph.D. in Rotary Science in your future?
Sponsoring an Exchange student provides a very special opportunity for the student but equally so for the members of the club. We are delighted to be hosting Catharina Cristante, a 16-year old student from Brazil. We welcomed Catharina who attended the meeting with host parent and Rotarian Rene Greenwald. Catharina brought a lovely gift to President Vernon Pierce and the two enjoyed the traditional exchange of club banners.
Before coming to the meeting, clean out your desk drawers and the drink holders in your vehicle, and bring all that change to the meeting. Dollar bills and your checks to The Rotary Foundation are accepted too!Feed the Polio Pig! The effort to eradicate polio from the globe will continue until complete.
While we encourage you to shop locally, if you have to do shopping on the Internet and turn to Amazon to do so, you can support the Beaumont Rotary Foundation at the same time.
Now when you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase price to the Beaumont Rotary Foundation Inc.
Make sure you enter the online store at smile.amazon.com (instead of amazon.com) and choose the Beaumont Rotary Foundation as your organization.
This week’s meeting began with the prayer, pledges, and the usual mispronunciation of our guests' (and fellow Rotarians') names. It was followed up shortly thereafter by Lynn Castle “singing”. The veteran Rotarians were better prepared this time and had already pulled their hearing aids out before the screeching began. Other members, such as Russ Schultz, were caught unprepared and the fellow Rotarians at his table recounted seeing tears streaming from his eyes. The rumors of ruptured eardrums were apparently exaggerated.
There were several classification changes, after which it was suggested that all badges should be increased to at least 2 feet in circumference to allow for the more descriptive (and yet more incomprehensible) Rotary job classifications.
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Roger McCabe and Bobby Chapman then took the podium to explain district Rotary grants, as well as global Rotary grants that, if certain conditions are met, will match a club’s funding. These matching grants can double or triple the money that a Rotary club contributes. In the case of the Spindletop Club, they were able to raise $15,000 which, when matched with district and global Rotary grants, could total $42,000. This money will be used to install 10 toilets and eight showers at the MBABAALI Memorial School in Uganda, Africa.
Richard Gagne explained his involvement in Uganda. Richard adopted a young lady (Jovia) who had escaped the Rwanda genocide and was living in Uganda. Richard paid for her education and upbringing, which according to Jovia, was a gift from God. Jovia now teaches English at the MBABAALI orphanage where they feed and/or house 267 Ugandan children. These children are considered to be very lucky to live in the orphanage because they are provided with clothing, clean water, and are fed three meals per day. It should also be noted that over 3,000,000 children die in Uganda each year due to starvation, AIDS, and kidnapping/murder. Richard went on to say that providing toilets and showering facilities will help tremendously with the sanitation and hygiene problems that exist in the orphanage. Richard urged our club to consider finding a worthy cause to help the poor in other countries. He pointed out that $15,000 (which could total $42,000 with matching grants) can make a huge difference in the lives of less fortunate children.
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