Kind of Rotary International Conference 2001 And the Harrisburg Rodeo Hoedown
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Rotary Pies for Polio 2021
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Starry, Starry NightStarry, Starry Night
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Rotarian of the month - May 2021
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Rotarians of the month - March 2021
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Rotarian of the Month - February 2021 Henry Buchanan Rotarian of the Month February 2021 Rotary Club of Harrisburg A poem by Rex Moran to celebrate our Rotarian of the month. Watch the video and read the poem. "He is our Service Above Self poster boy, Standing tall by whatever measure you employ..." |
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December is Rotary Disease Prevention and Treatment Month.
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Rotarian of the Month!Callie Delahoussaye Perez is our Rotarian of the Month!  |
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Pies for Polio Day
Rotary Pies for Polio Day! |
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Today's Speaker was Chief BambridgeChief Bambridge talked about current crimes happening in the East End and what we needed to be on the look out for. |
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Finishing the 2018-19 Rotary Year off HARRISBURG STRONG!From Joke Telling Contest... to Blood Drive... to Scholarship Awards Banquet... to Harrisburgers attending Installation of DG Gary Gillen...to getting a Proclamation from City of Houston celebrating our 80th Year as a Club!.....just a few happenings from Rotary Club of Harrisburg!...                  ...joke telling contest and blood drive...   ...celebrating 80 years of Harrisburg Rotary!....        ...District Governor Installation Dinner....   |
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ROTARIAN OF THE MONTH - REBECCA MADDUX
 REBECCA MADDUX HARRISBURG ROTARIAN OF THE MONTH JUNE 2019 Another rotary year has passed, As always, we have saved the best for last. In that forest of great men who have served Harrisburg Rotary, This noble nut obviously did not fall very far from the tree. For twenty years now, This super Rotarian has pulled the Service-Above-Self plow. Her accomplishments make for a pretty long list, and how. From super Treasurer, to a fearless ADG, To reliable Club Secretary and member of the District Action Committee. She’s been the coolest of Club Presidents, As well as master invigorator of any number of “Because-It’s-For-A-Good-Cause” events. She makes things happen from beginning to end, From lunches to bikes to dictionaries to being a really great friend. For poor Janice, she has been the ever-faithful convention traveling bud. She’s always first in line to give a pint of mighty MDAnderson blood. It makes you wonder where we’d be, If all this hard work had to be done by you or me. What’s her most notable accomplishment, you may ask? She inspires us to say Yes to most any task. By soaring with this eagle, she makes us better, Because she’s just that kind of Rotary go-getter. So, our Rotarian of the Month is top of the line, totally deluxe, Yes, that’s right, it’s our Supergirl Rebecca Maddux. Poets: Cindy and Rex Moran, June 4, 2019 |
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ROTARIAN OF THE MONTH - JACK CATESJack Cates Rotarian of the Month May 2019 .PNG) 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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Dictionaries for 3rd Graders!Dictionaries for 3rd GradersFree BiLingual dictionaries given to local elementary school 3rd grade classes! 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!
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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)          |
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MORE APRIL HAPPENINGS!
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ROTARIAN OF THE MONTH - ISABEL VILLARREAL.jpg)
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 |
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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!             |
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ROTARIAN OF THE MONTH - VIRGIL COXVirgil 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 |
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ROTARIAN OF THE MONTH - JANICE JONES
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 |
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ROTARIAN OF THE MONTH
Audrey Reed Rotarian of the Month January 2019 What a way to start 2019! Being honored by Harrisburgers for accomplishing things! I’m doing my part to continue tradition.. of a club that has “Service Above Self” as its mission. I dream of a city with no modern day slavery.. a city where no one exists in such misery. This club and its members inspire me to focus and push forward our goals.. I’m committed to helping whether in membership or projects or fundraising roles. So to all my fellow Rotarians.. Thank you for making me feel extraordinary By letting me be the Rotarian of the Month for January! Poet: Audrey Reed, January 22, 2019  |
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BIKES for Crespo Elementary Perfect Attendance!Crespo Elementary perfect attendance students that won bicycles donated by the Rotary Club of Harrisburg! Our club is happy to celebrate their accomplishment of not missing any days during Fall 2018 semester!  |
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Harrisburg Rotarians... People of Action!
Harrisburgers have been busy! Harrisburg's Newest Paul Harris Society member Callie Delahoussaye Perez! .jpg) Singing at Bethlehem in Pasadena! December 9, 2018 .jpg) .jpg) .jpg) Announcing President-Elect Isabel Villarreal! December 4, 2018 .jpg) Assembling GoBAGS for Rescued Human Trafficking Victims! December 1, 2018 .jpg) .jpg)  4th Annual Swinging for Service Golf Tournament! November 5, 2018          Booth Exhibitor & Sponsor at East End Chamber's Women In Business 2018! October 24, 2018 .jpg) Hosting Visit from Governor Carmen Cuneo! September 18, 2018   Installing New Club President Ron Acuna and Board! July 2018-June 2019 .jpg) |
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ROTARIANS OF THE MONTHChrystel Smith & Callie Perez Rotarians of the Month November 2018 It is crystal clear, that we have gone one year, Since celebrating this dynamic duo, And certainly we do know, Despite flooded homes and rambunctious twins, They have never forgotten where Service Above Self begins. That deep inside desire to make this world a better place, Giving Rotary its human face, Not that difficult to tell them apart, But inside, they both have that same big ol’ heart, With compassion and generosity clean off the chart. Harrisburg Rotary is truly lucky to have them and the energy they provide, With a selfless dedication to a higher cause that can’t denied. They have become our workhorses of fundraising, The hours, efforts they pour in are amazing, Which is why really need to be praising, This powerful pair who each have been our prez, And, now, once again or Rotarians of the Month, Chrystal Smith and Callie Perez. Poet: Rex Moran, 6 November 2018 |
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Frank Vasquez - Rotarian of the Month April 2014Frank Vasquez Rotarian of the Month Rotary Club of Harrisburg April 2014
It’s been said, and not without a little dread,
They don’t make Rotarians like they used to,
But maybe, they still do.
Our man is fresh and new,
Got some ideas on what he’d like to do before he’s through.
Obviously, he’s got lots of smarts,
Pays his way machining and stamping out parts.
With life partner, Anaida, they have quite a family,
With Vanessa, young Anaida, Monica and Franky,
And the next Gen’s on the way, with Grandson, Cheque.
He spends some his spare time playing golf, or out at the Rodeo cooking off.
But it’s always family at the end of the day,
Taking care of Mom, vacations with kids or helping raise pigs with the daughter’s FFA.
Sure enough, he’s got the right stuff,
So, his energy, enthusiasm and sense of service are essentially,
What Harrisburg Rotary needs for this new century,
He’s a man who means what he says, And he’s also our newest Rotarian of the Month, Frank Vasquez.
By: Rex Moran, April 1 |
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St. Christopher EAFK Knighting CeremonyFriday, February 1, 2013 saw another successful Knighting Ceremony for both St. Christopher’s and The Rotary Club of Harrisburg in more ways than one. Sir James was in attendance to award 7 medal recipients for the character traits of discipline for the K-5th grade students and defense for the 6th-8th graders. In a show of courage by the teachers and staff of St. Christopher’s, there were two grade levels in which a recipient was not chosen because, in the opinion of the teachers, while they have great students, there was not a child that displayed the high level needed of discipline or defense to attain the medal. While the decision to not award 2 medals was a very difficult one, it shows that the teachers understand the true meaning of the program, and they themselves are displaying the virtues they are trying to help instill in their students. It is decisions like this that makes one believe that along with being the “Greatest Rotary Club in the World”, we also have the “Greatest Early Act First Knight School in the World.” In only their first year in the program, the effort and commitment displayed by the staff of St. Christopher’s is commendable. As a club, we should be proud of the job they are doing at St. Christopher’s and be sure to plan on visiting the next Knighting Ceremony on March 1, 2013 at 1 PM. Thanks to the Rotarians in attendance, Ron Acuna, as always, Richard Fitzpatrick, Lisa Faith Massey, and James Ackman.
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ROM January, 2013 Ron AcunaIt’s been nearly 12 years, Since he joined his Rotary peers, But now he’s shiftin’ gears, And he’s pickin’ up speed, Revin’ up for his coming year, ready to proceed. He knows what it takes to succeed. He was there for Rudy when our Boat Ride had a need. And was almost a Robinhood in tights, Helping at St. Christopher’s school with the Early Act Knights. Getting it going, things are really beginning to click, Passing out school dictionaries, and making it quick. With all his helpers: James, Shonda, Richard, Arlette, Audrey and Dick, Along with Becca, Christian, John, Janderine, Rudy and Rick, He’s off to a great start, taking his responsibilities to heart, Now it’s up to the rest of us to do our part, Marching forward in our Rotary Parade singing our tune-a, Behind our new leader-to-be and Rotarian of the Month, Ron Acuna |
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