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We meet In Person

Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m.

MCM Elegante Hotel & Conference Center

2355 IH 10 South
Beaumont, TX 77705
United States of America

Phone:

(409) 842-1913

Email:

admin@beaumontrotaryclub.org

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May 1, 2024

If you are attending in person, we ask that you use this link to make a reservation by Monday, April 29, 2024.

I received my education in Meteorology in 1979 and joined KFDM-TV in July, 1979, As you might imagine, it is quite rare for anyone to stay at the same station for that length of time.

Not only do I appear on the evening news on television, I also give weather reports on KLVI-AM weekday mornings. I also do weather consulting work for area industry and emergency management.

I have forecasted literally over 100 hurricanes and tropical storms over the years and take great pride in helping the families of Southeast Texas weather these weather events. Some of the most memorable storms were Allen in 1980, Alicia in 1983, Bonnie in 1986, Andrew in 1992, Rita in 2005, Humberto in 2007, and of course Ike in 2008.

Obviously Rita and Ike were the "big" events with those hurricanes causing extensive damage in Southeast Texas. Hopefully the hurricane seasons in the future will be quiet in our area.

Being an Aggie, I am a big supporter of Texas A&M football and you will usually find me and my family at Kyle Field at home games.

I also have a greenhouse and nursery business at my home near Winnie called "Bostwick Farms". I grow and sell plants to area landscapers and nurseries and really enjoy getting my hands dirty.

My family and me have made Southeast Texas our home and hope to enjoy retirement here in the future. Thanks for trusting KFDM-TV for your weather needs.

I can be contacted at greg@kfdm.com and would be happy to answer any questions you might have.

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During the Coronavirus crisis, when large gatherings were not permitted, the Rotary Club of Beaumont did the next best thing - we created a live, virtual meeting place using Zoom. Then, as the pandemic eased and we were able to safely come together again, we began hybrid meetings, allowing member to choose to once again meeting as a group in person or to attend the meeting using Zoom. Though we prefer to be with friends and fellow Rotarians in person, we continue to offer the option to attend meetings virtually for those who are unable to take advantage of the networking and fellowship opportunities only an in-person meeting can provide.

With permission of the speaker, the complete meeting was recorded for members to watch at their convenience. If you watch a meeting and would like makeup credit, please email admin@beaumontrotaryclub.org to have makeup recorded in the attendance record.

Click on the Zoom logo below to go to the page of recorded meetings.