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, November 6, 2023.
Lieutenant Colonel Aubrey R. Ashford
Commander
842nd Transportation BN (SDDC)
LTC Aubrey R. Ashford earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Jackson State University and was commissioned as a Transportation Officer through the Army Reserve Officers Trainer Corps in 2001.
LTC Ashford began his career as a Platoon Leader for Charlie Forward Support Company, 4th Forward Support Battalion, 4th Infantry Division (Mech) Fort Cavazos, Texas. He deployed to Iraq on three separate occasions while a company grade officer and played a critical role in the 15th Sustainment Brigade BRAC move to Fort Bliss, Texas. While stationed at Fort Bliss, he commanded the 47th Transportation Company, 142nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion. He later served at Fort Gregg-Adams as a Training Developer in the Transportation Training Division, G3, CASCOM. LTC Ashford was selected to serve as the Division Transportation Officer in the 7th Infantry Division then multiple key assignments at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. LTC Ashford served as a Joint Transportation Plans Officer in the TCJ5 Deliberate Plans Branch and the Executive Officer for the TCJ5/J4 at United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) at Scott Air Force Base. Prior to taking Battalion Command, LTC Ashford served in the G3 as the Chief of Current Operation for 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command at Camp Henry, South Korea.
LTC Ashford’s military education includes the Basic Officer Leadership Course, Transportation Officer Basic Course, Combined Logistics Captains Career Course, Theater Logistics Planners Course, Command General Staff College, and Joint and Combined Warfighting School. In 2014, LTC Ashford was accepted into the Theater Logistic Planner Program and obtained a Master of Science in Logistics Management from Florida Institute of Technology.
LTC Ashford’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal (1 OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (2 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (1OLC), Army Achievement Medal (2 OLC), Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal and the Parachutist Badge.
LTC Ashford is married to the Daisy T. Ashford and they have two sons, Christian and Ethan.
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November 8, 2023
Invocation
Lindy Dennis
Retired
Pledges to USA & Texas Flags
Eddie B. Arnold
Financial Planner
TriOak Financial Group
Introduction of Guests
Ron Fletcher
Customer Service Manager II
Entergy Texas, Inc.
Introduction of Speaker
Pat Anderson
Commissioner
Port of Beaumont
Please volunteer for Head Table responsibilities through the
(Picture from left to right: President Rebekah Maxwell and Fatima Javed)
(Picture from left to right: President Rebekah Maxwell and Stephanie Harris)
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MEMBERSHIP
President-elect, Michael Perez, spoke to us Wednesday about a membership initiative. If you know of someone who would make a great Rotarian, invite them to a meeting, get them connected and invite them to join the Rotary Club of Beaumont.
Click HERE to continue and to download a Member Proposal Form.
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, November 13, 7:30
1665 Thomas Rd.
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HOLIDAY PARTY
Rotary Holiday Party, December 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM!
We will gather at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas to savor a wonderful meal, and
enjoy the sounds of the now famous Rotary & Friends Chorus!
Attending means you will be among the first to know who will be
President of the Rotary Club of Beaumont in 2025-2026!
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"Show Your Colors" Flag Project
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.
Trudie LeBlanc Harris has been a Crisis Intervention Specialist at the Spindletop Center for 8 years and spoke to our club about her role and how it helps our community. She primarily works with and helps people with IDD – intellectual and developmental disabilities. While there are certain limitations for people with IDD, they are more alike than different. People with IDD can be self-sufficient, college graduates, employed (many work at banks, cafes, and community centers) and married. Like everyone, individuals with IDD like to visit with friends and family, travel, go to movies and go on dates.
The Spindletop Center works with community outreach to educate the public about its services including assistance with people with IDD. They also regularly work with law enforcement to train them on proper techniques and teach them to be patient, ask certain questions and remain calm in dealing with people who are autistic or have down syndrome. Most importantly, people with IDD deserve equal treatment and respect.
Thank you Trudie for your time and education presentation.
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