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This is an annual service project of The Rotary Club of Harrisburg in Houston, Texas. This year 672 BILINGUAL English/Spanish dictionaries were presented to 647 students and 25 teachers in 25 classrooms! Each book had a label in the inside cover with Rotary's 4-Way Test--which the students recited all together in class!, and there was a place on the label for the student to write their name. Students were instructed on the use of the 320-page dictionaries, and that at the end of the school year they would be able to keep their dictionaries and were encouraged to share with their families as a resource. This project reached all third graders at EIGHT different schools!

ROTARIAN OF THE MONTH - JACK CATES

Jack Cates
Rotarian of the Month
May 2019

This Rotarian doesn’t make much noise,

Cause he’s steadily working, not sitting on his butt like the rest of us ol’ boys.

He’s a real get R done Rotarian,

Not to mention, a pretty good humanitarian,

He’s always there for any task,

If you need any help, all you gotta do is ask.

Working the fundraisers or delivering bikes,

Nearly 20 years in, he’s definitely earned his stripes.

This club has really benefited from his service and then some,

In fact, as bonus, we even got his Super Mom.

Though he deflects attention with an “aw shucks,”

He has been most generous when donating his bucks.

What can we say about the man who has minded our clubs purse strings,

And keeps Rebecca amused among other things,

I’d say he’s one of Harrisburg Rotary’s greats,

Which makes him our Rotarian of the Month, Jack Cates.

Poet Rex Moran, 7 May 2019

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MORE APRIL PICS OF HARRISBURG CLUB LUNCH MTGS!

BAKED POTATO FUNDRAISER

Thank you to the supporters of the scholarship fundraiser! Your purchase of Baked Potatoes helps Harrisburg Rotary fund scholarships!!!!

S&H Manufacturing

Hank Hilliard

EZ Line

H&H Tool & Die

Mike Kacal

B&B Pipe

Vico Manufacturing Inc.

P&M Air Conditioning

Ace Hardware

Goliath Manufacturing

City of South Houston

Rios Ranch

Bostco/Kinder Morgan

Unique Fabs

AMECO

Global Lighting Perspectives

Virgil Gant Education Support Center

Air Filter Supply Co

Williamson Tire

Web Devices

Metal Supermarkets

Steel Supply

Traf-Tex (donated $1000!)

Best Equipment Pumpworks

Brauns Roofing

Cox Hardware

EMC Services

Precinct 6 Constable Silvia Treviño

Cliff Helmcamp, Realtor with Greenwood King Properties

Rick Garcia

Bretthauer-Ramirez Staffing

S&B Engineers (Donated $50!)

Mt Carmel Academy

Insulators Local No 22

Apache Steel

Allegiance Bank

Pasadena Learning Center

Extreme Custom & Paint

Frost Bank

Constable Bert Soto (Donated $50!)

Snappy Printing

Best Screw (Donated $50!)

Thank you for helping to make and deliver the Baked Potato plates! #RotaryMoment!

Rotarian Helpers:

Isabel

Frank

Brett

Abel

Sylvia

Gayle

Chrystel

Callie

Henry

Dolores

Rick

Rebecca

Audrey

Cliff

Non Rotarians:

Crystal Villarreal

Isla Lewis

Ana Salinas

Nina Lemus

Daniel Villarreal

Anaida Vazquez

Chris Fonseca

Magda Lara

Arely Valdez

Allen Toten

Bruce Holland

Robert Garza

Thank you to all that purchased raffle tickets! The winner is..... Scott Ackman! (Brother of Harrisburger James Ackman)

ROTARIAN OF THE MONTH - ISABEL VILLARREAL

Isabel Villarreal

Rotarian of the Month

April 2019

This Rotarian is a beginner,

But she’s not afraid to step up which makes her a real winner.

She has proven quick and eager,

To jump in even though her tenure is a bit meager.

She has the enthusiasm this club needs for the future,

A lady of action, a doer of deeds, a real Rotarian booster.

And now in our moment of need,

We truly appreciate her stepping up to lead.

We Rotarians have the reputation of being long in the tooth,

But look at us now, bringing the youth.

Just the tonic that’s required,

For this collection of old stogies and the retired,

She’s been a big help at all the car and fashion shows;

But she’s not just into clothes, now she’s working those hot potatoes.

She has shown the courage to step right up,

So, let’s get together and support this pup,

Cause she is someone really especiale,

Our Rotarian of the Month and President Elect, Isabel Villarreal.

Poets: Cindy and Rex Moran, 2 April 2019

Secret Garden Fashion Show 2019

Thank you to all the attendees, auction contributors, supporters, and models! And special thank you to The Clothes Horse Boutique! Thank you to Rotary District 5890 Governor Carmen Cuneo for joining us for the fun! And thank you to Gayle Jircik for Chairing this successful fundraising event!

ROTARIAN OF THE MONTH - VIRGIL COX

Virgil Cox

Rotarian of the Month

March 2019

This Rotarian is the middle man,

Of his Rotary clan.

Not to attach a label, but his Father was a charter member of the old farts table,

Of Joe, Harry, Paul, Dick and Lloyd,

Where they’d let the young pup join in though they were clearly annoyed.

Time rolls on, and he’s still here….leading us in song.

However, his best works are not as Harrisburg’s musical director,

But on Brett’s committee as a scholarship selector,

He does occasionally summons up laughter with his mirthful jabs and pokes;

Apparently with this author as the butt of his jokes.

Now, like his Dad, he has introduced another young lad,

To Rotary and its ideals; how “Service above Self” really feels.

The great Harry Plackemeier said “Each one, reach one”,

And that now includes his son,

So, this man knows the Rotary song, and how it really rocks,

He’s our Rotarian of the Month, Virgil Cox!

Poet: Rex Moran, March 12, 2019

ROTARIAN OF THE MONTH - JANICE JONES

Posted on Feb 26, 2019

Janice Jones
Rotarian of the Month
February 2019

This Rotarian whom we celebrate,

Has never been good, hell no, she’s great.

Twenty-three years’ service could be enough,

And would be if you’re a cream puff,

But she’s just gettin’ into the good stuff.

For this club she’s done it all;

Held every office and served on more committees than I can recall.

She’s helping convicts figure it out, a difficult task no doubt,

But she has never chosen the easy way,

Following the Rotary code of the “Things we think, do or say”.

Can’t thank her enough for running the speakers committee,

While I’m on the other side of the world sitting pretty.

She’s been our Rotary Social Gathering skipper,

Doing her best to keep this dour lot chipper.

She’s Rebecca’s accomplice and co-hort,

And endures my crass humor, gotta love a good sport.

Most of all, she’s one of Harrisburg Rotary’s foundation stones,

Which makes her our mighty Rotarian of the Month, Janice Jones!

Poet: Rex Moran, February 26, 2019