The theme "Be a gift to the world" was more than a uniting theme for Rotarians. Rather, it was a charge; a challenge to serve.
Come be a part of the celebration of the year and help recognize fellow Rotarians for the gift of leadership and service they have given freely in 2016-17.
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Head Table for June 22
Invocation:
John Paschall
President/CEO
Better Business Bureau of Southeast Texas
Pledges to the USA & Texas Flags:
Mellie Bevilacqua
Executive Director
Foundation for Southeast Texas
Introduction of Guests:
Denise Berry
Development Director
Boys' Haven of America, Inc.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
(and opportunities for meeting makeups)
June 22
New Member Orientation, 10:45 a.m, Room 218 of the Elegante
June 28
Board of Directors meeting, 11:45 a.m., the Beaumont Club (incoming Board members urged to attend)
June 29
Strategic Planning Committee meeting, following Rotary meeting
June 30
Rotary After Hours as Pat's Sayonara!, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Trade Winds Lounge at the Eleganté
JULY
July 6
First meeting of the 2016-17 Rotary year; installation of Club leadership
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LOOK
WHAT'S AHEAD!
How quickly a year goes by! On June 29, we will celebrate the 2015-16 year of "President Pat" and give him a royal send-off with the much anticipated Swan Song, written and directed by Paula Bothe and performed by a cast of some favorites characters! Be there for the good-natured fun!
The 2016-17 Rotary year will begin on July 6 with the Installation of incoming President Ted Moor. The gavel will pass through the hands of the Club's Past Presidents followed by the new President sharing his vision for the next year.
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Do it! Say "Yes, I'll serve!"when you are asked to be a part of a committee or project in 2016-17. Incoming President Ted Moor has recruited chairs for nearly every committee for the new year. Those Chairs will be asking for you to serve with them in some way in the new year. Please say "Yes!" Ted also has a printed copy of a list of committees that you can complete to indicate where and how you would like to serve. Please don't be shy and wait to be asked. Raise your hand and join in "Rotary - Beyond the Meetings!" by completing the survey at the next meeting.
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Show Your Colors Flag Project
Thank you to the many volunteers who took part in "Show Your Colors" on Tuesday, June 14 for Flag Day. What a tribute to our country! Your service is very much appreciated!
Special thanks to Gary Moncla for taking on the role of Co-Chair of this project for Flag Day.
Volunteers deserving recognition are:
LaTanya Afolayan
Gary Hidalgo
Gene Arnold
Allan Higgins
Slate Babineaux
Leonard Junker
Larry Beaulieu
Sharen Kirksey
Roger Bemis
Fred Kristiansen
Travis Brewer
Becky Mason
Brad Brown
Chuck Mason
Lynn and Kris Castle
Rebekah Maxwell
Cindy Cherry
Matt McCallon
Michele Cobb
Gary Moncla
Charlie Cox
John Neely
Phil Dunlap
Lane Olson
Rob Glassey
Michael Perez
Rene Greenwald
Vernon Pierce
Scott Hatcher & son
Alan Sampson
Chuck Heare
Stephanie Shoemaker
Pat Anderson and Gary Moncla are seeking volunteers and trucks for the Independence Day delivery on Monday, July 4. Please commit to helping in the early morning before you begin celebrating the Fourth!
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DUES INVOICES SENT!
TO PAY DUES:
TO DONATE TO BEAUMONT ROTARY FOUNDATION
Invoices for July-December 2016 dues were sent out to Rotarians and payment is due by July 1.
There is a link built into the emailed invoice so you need only click on the link in order to be automatically directed to your personal payment page. Please check your email inbox; if you are not seeing it, please check your "spam" folder. Call the Rotary office if you need another copy emailed to you.
Printed copies were mailed to those who requested that form of invoicing; call the Rotary Office at 409-842-1913 now if you do not have that directive in place. Those with credit cards on file should note that your dues will be charged on June 30 as requested.
If you would like to process your payment right away, please click on the image above and you will be automatically directed to the secure payment page. And if you would like to mail your check, please send to:
Rotary Club of Beaumont
MCM Elegante, Suite 213
2355 Interstate 10 South
Beaumont, TX 77705
If you need a printed copy of your invoice emailed or mailed to you, or a copy forwarded to another person/office, please phone the Rotary office at 409-842-1913.
On July 1 Rotary International automatically charges the club for dues for all members on the rolls as of that date. If you are anticipating a change in your membership status, please call the Rotary office (409-842-1913) to advise us of the change immediately so we will not be charged for your dues. Resignation after dues have been assessed causes one to leave the club in bad-standing because of bad debt.
Your prompt payment of dues saves the office staff a tremendous amount of time collecting delinquent payments. Thank you!
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INVOICES INCLUDE VOLUNTARY DONATION
On the current invoices, you will notice a difference in the total from previous invoices. Dues have not increased, but the addition of an amount of $50 has been added.
The Beaumont Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees asked that this nominal $50 be added to the invoices as a reminder that a voluntary tax-deductible donation to the Beaumont Rotary Foundation for "Service Above Self" is requested. Members are asked to please consider the voluntary donation to help support the club'sservice projects, such as scholarships, quarterly service projects, RYLA, the books we read to local first graders, etc.
Since dues billings have become an electronic tool, the amount of Service Above Self donations has dropped significantly, leaving the club with significantly less funds to provide local service. We attribute that to Rotarians not understanding how to add dollars into the payment system. If you wish to donate more or less, simply pay online the amount you would like.
Of course, if you are accustomed to making a larger donation and/or including The Rotary Foundation, which funds international projects such as water wells, emergency assistance, and polio eradication, as a beneficiary of your generosity also, we hope you will continue doing so.
It is necessary, it is our mission, to continue the work in our community and around the world.
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We send wishes for a quick recovery to our friends and fellow Rotarians who have been ill, had or are facing surgery, or just need our thoughts and prayers. We hope you are better soon!
Paula Bothe
Nakisha Burns
Lee Freeland
Sharen Kirksey
Cheryl Williams
Please let us know if you or another Rotarian should be included in our weekly good wishes article!
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Roger McCabe
June 20
Paul Szuch
June 20
Gary Troutman
June 24
Allan Higgins
June 25
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PROGRAM REVIEW
June 15, 2016
"BISD: Looking Forwad"
Dr. John Frossard
Superintendent
Dr. John Frossard, BISD Superintendent, updated our club regarding the status of the school district. His speech was titled: How Did We Do This Year? Dr. Frossard gave multiple bullet points to illustrate.
The current general fund balance is between $17-21,000,000. When he came to BISD, the value was NEGATIVE $35,000,000.
BISD hired multiple auditors to act as internal auditors to assist with finances. Also, auditors have assisted with valuing and updating technology and programs like ESL.
A compensation study was completed to help the school district become more competitive with pay.
A plan is in place to introduce early college credits to eligible high school students. This would allow students to graduate from high school and have 2 years of college at the same time.
A weekly BISD e-newsletter has been established.
BISD community volunteers have grown from 872 to 1,375 volunteers.
BISD is currently working to refinance construction bonds. In doing so, this would allow the district to save money and ultimately save tax payers money in lower property taxes.
Recent graduates of BISD high schools earned more than $20,000,000 in scholarships.
Finally, it seems like BISD is beginning to turn the page on a dark past and has many bright days ahead. Thanks to John Frossard for his update.
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