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.
Members are asked to please make a reservation for yourself and guests to attend this meeting to help us make proper arrangements for seating and food.
We welcome 2022-23 District Governor Demetress Harrell to the opening meeting of the year to deliver her interpretation of how we will "Imagine Rotary" in the upcoming year. She will install our incoming officers and directors, direct the traditional "Passing of the Gavel," and conduct the installation of incoming President Joanne Brown. President Joanne will share her inspiration and vision as we begin together to "Imagine Rotary!"
Demetress has been employed by Hospice in the Pines since 1993, serving as Chief Executive Officer since 1998. She has been married since 1988 to her best friend, Demetrius R. Harrell, and currently resides in Lufkin. Demetress is a devoted community advocate and has always embraced service. It was her passion to improve the quality of life for all that led her to become a Rotarian in 1998, and she has been a devoted member ever since. She has served her club as membership chair and President in 2006 and 2015. She has also fulfilled various roles for District 5910 and is currently completing her final year as Assistant Governor of five Clubs. She was honored to be a presenter at the 2018 Rotary International Convention in Toronto, Canada and continues to work on projects with other international peace fellows.
Demetress’s commitment to diversifying membership has led her from District Membership Chair to her exciting role as Rotary International Assistant Rotary Coordinator. Demetress is grateful to be a member of District 5910, and she looks forward to her service as District Governor. She is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow, a recent member of the Paul Harris Society, and a participant in the Rotary Legacy program.
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Head Table on July 6
Invocation
Vernon PIerce
Commissioner
Jefferson County
Pledges to USA & Texas Flags
Marcia Crone
Judge
United States District Court
Introduction of Guests
Robert Turner
President
J.K. Chevrolet-Subaru
Introduction of Guest Speaker
Becky Mason
Past District Governor
Rotary District 5910
Please volunteer for Head Table responsibilities through the sign-up at:
"Show Your Colors" Flag Project for Independence Day
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Board of Directors meeting with District Governor Demetress Harrell; 5:30 p.m. at Elsa's Grill
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Installation of 2022-23 President Joanne Brown & Club Leadership
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Board of Directors meeting; 11:30 a.m.; Fountainview Room, MCM Elegante Hotel
27
Rotary Day at Beep Baseball World Series; sign up for time slot
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Please be reminded that Rotary membership dues were due by July 1, 2022. The annual dues invoice can be paid in two semi-annual payments. A second invoice will not be generated in December but a reminder email will be sent.
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As their fight to protect Ukraine and the people of the country continues, members of the Rotary Club of Lviv, Ukraine have identified a need: to purchase a fire truck. Would you like to be a part of this major purchase? Consider giving now by using the QR code which is shown on the homepage of our website. Copies will be available at the meeting on Wednesday also.
We are excited to announce that Petro Chen, Project Chair for the Lviv Rotary Club, will be our speaker at the weekly meeting on Wednesday, July 13th. Come join us to hear him speak about the war and the Rotarians' efforts to save life and property in their war-torn country. We hope you will join us by making a donation, and we hope you will join us by attending the meeting on July 13 when we can talk with Petro via the use of technology and tell him of our donation to this critical effort.
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THANK YOU, FLAG VOLUNTEERS!
Thank you to the many Rotarians who delayed the start of their holiday in order to be a part of the "Show Your Colors" flag project. On a day like July 4th, it is an extra special demonstration of their dedication to Service Above Self and patriotism. Great job and thank you, team!
Pictured: Cindy Cherry, Ellen Zimmerman, Helen Lou, Virtue Alexander
Virtue Alexander
Robert Kocot
Pat Anderson
John Lee
Jason Apodaca
Helen Lou
B. Eddie Arnold
Debbie Maxwell & Howard
Larry Beaulieu
Rebekah Maxwell
Lynn Castle & Kris
Lane Olson
Cindy Cherry
Rebekah Patin
Tish Cornell
Michael Perez
Amanda Ellis & Lin
Vernon Pierce
Carolyn Fernandez
Terri Potter & Lee
Misty Fountain
Emily Ross
Jacques Gagne
Stephanie Shoemaker
Jennifer Gregory
Mark Sonnier
Allan Higgins
Tim Sudela
David James
Mitch Templeton
Dan Jeans & Paula
Ellen Zimmerman
We are grateful for the spouses of Rotarians who love this project and devotedly help with "Show Your Colors! too." You are the best!
You are all great examples of Service Above Self!
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Rotary Goes to the World Series of Beep Baseball
Play ball! On Wednesday, July 27, 2022, instead of attending the weekly Rotary Club meeting, Rotarians will serve as base judges or switch operators for the 2022 World Series of Beep Baseball being held in Beaumont! Come join the fun! (Don't worry! The duties of each position will be explained to you.)
There are still open slots when help is needed. Sign up for a place or two or plan to spend the day! Volunteers will be given a t-shirt to wear so please indicate your size when signing up.
The Rotary year always ends with a celebration, and this year, like every one before it, wea a celebration of successes of the individuals who contribute to the Club's events and activities to solidify the successes that we enjoy.
Laughter filled the Art Museum of Southeast Texas as guests arrived - many wearing their cruise or island wear. Of course, food and drink was plentiful and enjoyed by all while relaxing and visiting with one another.
Sharen Kirksey and Leonard Juncker in authentic Hawaiian mumu and matching shirt.
President Brad first presented Perfect Attendance Awards to many Rotarians who were diligent about attending meetings or submitting makeups for their participation. The culmination of those awards was the recognition of Fred Kristiansen for completing his 47th year of perfect attendance! One of the last meetings of this Rotary year, Fred and Barbara were on a cruise ship in NORWAY and he joined the Wednesday meeting at Noon on Zoom! He sent a photo to prove it!
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Rebekah Patin was named Rookie of the Year, receiving recognition from President Brad.
The Spirit of Rotary Award was presented to Lynn Hill.
Wes Shipley was presented with multiple Paul Harris Fellowship recognationshe earned this year.
The entire evening was great fun and thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you to Jay Wilson for writing the fun script that our "actors" performed. Many thanks to Deborah Drago for creating the stage set and so many costumes
Click on the photo album icon below to see more photos taken by Tim Sudela and Karen Bourdier. If you happened to record any part of the event, please forward a copy to admin@beaumontrotaryclub.org so we can add it to our library of Swan Songs.
President Brown with the cast and crew of the "S.S. Galivant"
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