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, October 30, 2023.
Trudie is the IDD Crisis Intervention Specialist at Spindletop Center and will be speaking about Crisis interventions services offered at Spindletop Center for people with intellectual developmental disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder. In addition, she will explain the referral process to receive services and supports to the population served.
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November 1, 2023
Invocation
Jay Wilson
Operations Manager
Express Employment Professionals
Pledges to USA & Texas Flags
Kevin Reed
Agent
Reed Realty Group
Introduction of Guests
Pat Anderson
Commissioner
Port of Beaumont
Introduction of Speaker
Lynn Hill
Co-Owner
NuVation Tek
Please volunteer for Head Table responsibilities through the
The Board of Directors meets monthly and the meetings are open to all members. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, November 14. If you would like to attend the lunch meeting, please make a reservation in advance with the Executive Director.
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TONIGHT!! Join us for rehearsal!!
Would you like to be a part of the Rotary Holiday Chorus? Once again Rotarian Dr. James Han has graciously agreed to direct the 2023 Chorus which will perform at the Holiday Party. He is picking some great music. Don't miss out on the fun! Join now and invite family and friends too.
If you know of others who enjoy singing and would want to join us, please invite them. They don’t have to be Rotarians to participate. (Maybe they will be inspired to join the club if they enjoy it!)
The next rehearsal will be
Monday, October 30, 7:30
1665 Thomas Rd.
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VOCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD
Do not forget to submit your nomination! We look forward to recognizing those in our community who go above and beyond.
On Wednesday, November 16, the Rotary Club of Beaumont will recognize and honor individuals who exemplify a "service above self" attitude in their vocation and daily work. The annual meeting when Rotarians recognize Vocational Excellence Award recipients is a wonderful time to applaud the good work of others in their chosen profession and in our community.
These coveted awards are given annually to community members who demonstrate exceptional service, honesty, and friendliness in performing their jobs. Some past recipients describe receiving this honor as "a treasure," "very special," and "the only time I've received anything like this." If you are observant when patronizing some local businesses, you will see a Vocational Excellence certificate awarded to a recipient in a previous year still hanging proudly where all can see.
We appreciate your nominations of deserving people who you have come in contact with through your business transactions. Now is the perfect way to say thank you to someone who demonstrated to you excellent service in the workplace. Please find a nomination form below; download it and return it to the Rotary office no later than Wednesday, November 1. The committee will review and make selection of those who will be honored and then will allow you the privilege of inviting them to attend the Rotary meeting on November 15 and introducing them to the members and guests.
Volunteers needed to deliver flags for Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, 2023. Please contact Pat Anderson (409) 782-4057 for more information and to sign up. This is our biggest fundraiser and the funds help literacy projects with children at Martin Elementary, provide college scholarships, host high school educational opportunities like Camp RYLA, and support numerous other projects benefitting our community and mankind through Rotary International.
Terry Ziegler is the coordinator for the Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign. Ending polio is Rotary International’s number one priority. Yet only 12% of all Rotarian contribute to the cause. Terry did a fantastic job speaking to our club about polio and helping us understand the disease and the challenges that lay ahead with its potential eradication.
Polio is considered a 100% disease. This means that there is no cure for it but the vaccines for it are 100% effective in prevention. Polio is only found in humans and paralysis occurs in 1 out of every 200 infections. It is spread through the mouth and through feces, bad sanitation, etc. This is the main reason why it only currently exists in poorer countries. Currently, the cost for a vaccine is $.16 - $3.00 a dose.
In 1985, Rotary decided to start the Polio Plus campaign and make it an international priority. Since then, Rotary has raised over $18 Billion. While the timeline for eradication has changed over the years, the current objective is 2026. Polio only exists in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Because of this, getting and maintaining access to towns and villages can be extremely difficult, mainly for security reasons. Thankfully, other resources like the Gates Foundation assists Rotary with matching funds and coordination or people in resources.
Thank you Terry Ziegler for having an awesome mustache and for your time and insightful presentation.
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vocation and daily work. The annual meeting when Rotarians recognize Vocational Excellence Award recipients is a wonderful time to applaud the good work of others in their chosen profession and in our community.
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