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RACIAL UNITY
Oct. 22, 2021 12:00 p.m.
In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, the Rotary Club of Georgetown, Texas, developed and implemented a model, using the Four-Way Test as a guide, for ending individual and institutional discrimination based on race or ethnicity. Their vision is that their model will be an inspiration for other Rotary Clubs or other organizations in exemplifying how people of all races and ethnicities can live in harmonious unity and equity. Rotary creates environments of peace. Rotary creates environments where peace can happen. |
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THE BOMBING OF THE MURRAH FEDERAL BUILDING IN OKLHOMA CITY, A SURVIVOR'S PERSPECTIVE
Oct. 29, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Richard Williams, now retired, is the former District Manager for the General Services Administration Public Buildings Service for the state of Oklahoma. GSA is responsible for all of the federal buildings in the country, and he began his career with them in 1976. His responsibilities included operating the A.P. Murrah Federal Building when it opened in 1977. Later, his responsibility encompassed over 3 million square feet of property including government-owned and leased property throughout the state of Oklahoma and parts of Texas. During his 27 years of service with GSA, he was directly or indirectly responsible for the A.P. Murrah Federal Building, and for the Murrah Building site, plaza, and parking garage. Richard is a survivor of the bombing on April 19th, 1995. He was in his office on the first floor of the Murrah Building. Severely injured, he underwent several surgeries and months of physical therapy. After returning to work, Richard became very involved in the memorial process. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation and numerous committees for the building of the memorial. Nearest his heart is his work on the committee which drafted the Mission Statement from which all aspects of the Memorial are patterned. Richard was selected by President Clinton and then again by President Bush to serve on the nine-member Trust, which had oversight of the construction of the outdoor symbolic memorial, and the operations of the Memorial, the Memorial Museum, and the Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism. Following the events of 9/11/2001, Richard became involved with the World Trade Center Survivors Network, working with them in their healing process. He served on their steering committee. In 2015, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest honor presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution. He was recognized by the DAR in Texas for his leadership, trustworthiness, service and patriotism in sharing his lesson of a positive outlook even in the aftermath of tragedy. Richard, a native Oklahoman, served in Vietnam in 1967 and '68. He and his wife, Lynne, are the proud parents of two sons and have four grandchildren. His life has always been a busy one with involvement in youth sports coaching basketball and baseball for fourteen years. In 2005, he and Lynne moved to Texas to be near their grandchildren. He continues to speak to school groups, civic organizations, and church groups about his experience and the hope that has kept him strong. |
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POLIO PLUS AND ENDING POLIO
Nov. 05, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Wayne Staton was born in the Lynchburg, Virginia area in 1951, and lived there most of his life. He contracted polio at the age of 8 months. It left him with a weak right hip and leg. In high school he was valedictorian of his class. He graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Physics with honors. After college he started his career in computers and has worked in that field ever since. Since 1999 he has worked at BMC Software, where he is a Lead Technical Support Analyst. In Virginia, he was a Briefing Leader for the Hunger Project and President of the Boonsboro Ruritan Club in Lynchburg, Virginia. Here in Texas, he is active with Rotary International and Landmark Education. He is a past president of the Rotary Club of Sharpstown. Wayne is married to Gwen Corolla (past president of the Rotary Club of Memorial-Spring Branch). Together they have 6 grown children, 5 grand-children and 1 one great-child. She and he are partners in making the world a better place. Wayne became a Rotarian in 2007. He is a Paul Harris Fellow, a Paul Harris Society member, a Polio Plus Society member, a Bequest Society member, and a Major Donor. He is the past District 5890 Polio Plus Chair. In 2014 he was District 5890 Rotarian of the year and has twice been named his club Rotarian of the year. In 2016 he received the Regional Service Award for a Polio-Free World from Rotary International. |
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LEADERSHIP AND BASEBALL
Nov. 12, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Ted Meyer has more than 25 years of experience representing employers in labor and employment matters, with a notable background in the homebuilding, technology, financial, energy, oil and gas, and mortgage and title industries. He has handled cases from California to Florida, including litigation against the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and defense of large class and collective actions. He also represents large and small employers in litigation and administrative proceedings, and provides pragmatic legal counseling to avoid costly trials. Additionally, Ted frequently provides representation on disputes with departing executives and managers. He also counsels national employers on reductions in force, compensation plans, leadership training, and overall advice on employee relations strategies. Prior to joining Blank Rome, Ted was a shareholder at a leading labor and employment law firm in Houston. He has extensive experience serving as a managing partner at firms, including one that he co-founded. |
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MSB ROTARY CHARITIES, INC.
Nov. 19, 2021 12:00 p.m.
November 19 will be our yearly raffle drawing to win a Rolex watch. Many donations and contributions have gone into this event, beyond the mere sale of raffle tickets. But all of these monies have been contributed to one entity which has been an integral part of our Rotary Club for decades. Our Club's foundation, known as the Rotary Club of Memorial Spring Branch Charities, Inc.,(or Charities, Inc. in Club-speak) funds many charitable acts in which our Club particiaptes. But how does this foundation work? Who contributes to it and what are tangible results of such contributions? Ashok Garg and Bill Haglund will asnwer such questions, and indicate the importance of what Charities, Inc. does. After the presentation, our meeting will conclude with the raffle drawing to see who will win the Rolex watch. |
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Nov. 20, 2021 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Please join us in serving food to the residents of Turning Point Community. This is a joint service project with the Heights Rotary.
What is Turning Point Community:
It is a community set up to serve recovering seniors (55+).
What Will We Do?
You will be there among friends and Rotarians as we serve food to the community. We cook and preliminarily prepare the food at the Monsen Household prior to mobilizing to TPC.
Stephen Monsen House
1318 Modiste St
Houston, 77055
Estimated Timeline:
3pm - 5pm - Get food prepared and cars loaded with gear.
5pm to 6:30pm - Serve at TPC
Typically people stay around and socialize at the Monsen House after serving.
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Nov. 25, 2021
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Nov. 28, 2021 - Dec. 06, 2021
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STREET GRACE: COMBATTING THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN
Dec. 03, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Born in Houston, Jai has called Texas home for most of his life. He is married to his wife of 13 years Katie, and they have 2 beautiful children. After working for Fortune 50 companies in the medical industry for more than 14 years, Daggett made the decision to start his own healthcare business to provide a more personal approach to doing business with healthcare providers that he spent so much of his professional career working with. Because Daggett has a heart for service, he has been committed to giving back to the community that he loves and calls home by serving on the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board along with several other education, health and child welfare boards including: Southwest Charter Schools, the Christus Foundation, and Child Advocates. He’s worked with the local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Ike, Harvey, and most recently Winter Storm Uri providing Point of Dispense support and resource distribution. Daggett has dedicated his time to ensuring the success of his neighborhood’s annual National Night Out event, planning, and organizing it for the past several years. National Night Out is a national community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships. He’s also a regular volunteer for the Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program in Alvin I.S.D. Watch D.O.G.S. is a nationally recognized program that uses the positive influence of fathers and father-figures to be a presence in the schools and to be a positive and active role model for students at their school. Daggett is a member and volunteer of New Hope Church in Pearland and regularly volunteers his time as a den leader for local Boy and Girl scouts. |
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Dec. 07, 2021
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ROTARY GROVE
Dec. 17, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Ed Pettitt is a member of the Rotary Club of Houston Skyline. Originally from the Buffalo, New York area, he moved to Houston in 2011. He has a Bachelors degree in Biology from Cornell University, a Masters in Public Health from the University of Texas School of Public Health, and an interest in Urban Planning. However, before pursuing his Masters degree, he joined the Peace Corps where he spent time in Botswana. Ed resides in Third Ward, and uses AirB&B to welcome people into his home, allowing visitors learn about the city of Houston, and the unique history and present culture of Third Ward. He is CEO of Wellspring, a company that provides healthcare and hospitality consulting services. He has co-founded Globin Medical, a medical device startup company, as well as the Houston Global Health Collaborative and Global Health innovations and Action Foundation. |
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Dec. 18, 2021 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Please join us in serving food to the residents of Turning Point Community. This is a joint service project with the Heights Rotary.
What is Turning Point Community:
It is a community set up to serve recovering seniors (55+).
What Will We Do?
You will be there among friends and Rotarians as we serve food to the community. We cook and preliminarily prepare the food at the Monsen Household prior to mobilizing to TPC.
Stephen Monsen House
1318 Modiste St
Houston, 77055
Estimated Timeline:
3pm - 5pm - Get food prepared and cars loaded with gear.
5pm to 6:30pm - Serve at TPC
Typically people stay around and socialize at the Monsen House after serving.
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Dec. 24, 2021
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Dec. 25, 2021
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Dec. 26, 2021 - Jan. 01, 2022
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Dec. 31, 2021
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TED TALK PRESENTATION: "MOST LEADERS DON'T EVEN KNOW THE GAME THEY'RE IN"
Jan. 14, 2022 12:00 p.m.
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Jan. 15, 2022 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Please join us in serving food to the residents of Turning Point Community. This is a joint service project with the Heights Rotary.
What is Turning Point Community:
It is a community set up to serve recovering seniors (55+).
What Will We Do?
You will be there among friends and Rotarians as we serve food to the community. We cook and preliminarily prepare the food at the Monsen Household prior to mobilizing to TPC.
Stephen Monsen House
1318 Modiste St
Houston, 77055
Estimated Timeline:
3pm - 5pm - Get food prepared and cars loaded with gear.
5pm to 6:30pm - Serve at TPC
Typically people stay around and socialize at the Monsen House after serving.
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Jan. 17, 2022
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Jan. 17, 2022 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Join Rotarians districtwide as we march in two Houston area parades honoring Nobel Peace Prize laureate Martin Luther King. We have only been allowed a certain number of marchers per parade, so please register if you wish to participate. If you are unable to march, we also need help at the Rotary information booth in the "Vendor Village." Sign up below. Downtown Parade Midtown Parade |
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EXPERIENCES IN SPACE & WHAT IT MEANS FOR THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY
Jan. 21, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Hans Schlegel is a German physicist and astronaut. While born and raised in Germany,he graduated as an international exchange student from Lewis Central High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa and Hansa Gymnasium in Cologne. He studied physics at RWTH Aachen University and, after receiving his degree, he conducted research in semiconductor physics before being trained as an astronaut in the late 1980s by the German Aerospace Center (DLR). He flew as a DLR payload specialist in 1993 aboard Space Shuttle mission STS-55, which included the German-sponsored Spacelab D-2 research module. From 1995 to 1997, he trained as the backup crew member for the German-Russian Mir'97 mission, and afterwards received additional training in Russia to become qualified as a second board engineer for the Mir space station. In 1998, he became a member of the European Astronaut Corps. He was a Mission Specialist on the STS-122 Space Shuttle mission, which carried the Columbus laboratory into orbit and connecting it to the International Space Station. On February 13, 2008, he performed a space walk which replaced the Nitrogen Tank Assembly on the P1 truss of the International Space Station, and installed trunnion covers on the Columbus module. |
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CURRENT STATE OF IMMIGRATION UNDER THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION
Jan. 28, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Emily Neumann is Managing Partner at Reddy & Neumann, P.C. with over 15 years of experience practicing US immigration law providing services to U.S. businesses and multinational corporations. Emily has helped transform the firm from a solo practice to Houston’s largest immigration law firm focused exclusively on U.S. employment-based immigration. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Central Michigan University and her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Houston Law Center. Emily has been quoted in Bloomberg Law, U.S. News & World Report, Inside Higher Ed, and The Times of India on various hot topics in immigration. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and Society for Human Resource Management. She has authored articles and e-books on business immigration and has been a frequent speaker at gatherings of IT and HR professionals on immigration matters. Emily’s blog, immigrationgirl.com, is visited by thousands each week and provides useful information from the desk of an immigration attorney. |
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ASK THE VET
Feb. 04, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Bill Haglund grew up in Galveston, Texas, and graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University in August of 1971. He began the practice of veterinary medicine, three days after graduation, at The Animal Clinic in Galveston, working for Dr. Edmund Henderson, and with Dr. Robert Davidson, a clinic at which they had both worked as kennel boys while in high school. Dr. Haglund joined the Rotary Club of Galveston in August of 1972, and the Rotary Club of Memorial-Spring Branch in August of 1975. He has served as Club President twice, and has been active in Rotary projects in the Spring Branch area, especially the Club’s scholarship program. He is active within District 5890, serving as Chief of Staff for several District Governors. |
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Feb. 14, 2022
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Feb. 19, 2022 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Please join us in serving food to the residents of Turning Point Community. This is a joint service project with the Heights Rotary.
What is Turning Point Community:
It is a community set up to serve recovering seniors (55+).
What Will We Do?
You will be there among friends and Rotarians as we serve food to the community. We cook and preliminarily prepare the food at the Monsen Household prior to mobilizing to TPC.
Stephen Monsen House
1318 Modiste St
Houston, 77055
Estimated Timeline:
3pm - 5pm - Get food prepared and cars loaded with gear.
5pm to 6:30pm - Serve at TPC
Typically people stay around and socialize at the Monsen House after serving.
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END PLASTIC SOUP
Feb. 25, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Gert-Jan van Dommelen and Marja Ritterfeld will inspire you to take action to 'End Plastic Soup'. EndPlasticSoup is the global environmental initiative for Rotary, Rotaract and Interact to solve and prevent plastic pollution throughout the full cycle: reduce, reuse and recycle. EndPlasticSoup is supported by thousands of Rotarians and hundreds of Rotary, Rotaract & Interact Clubs worldwide, as well as 80 Rotary Ambassador Clubs in their district or region in 43 countries. |
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Feb. 28, 2022
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THE BENEFITS OF HEMP AND CBD
Mar. 11, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Kimberly Phipps-Nicol opened Houston Hemporium with her family in 2019 after the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill at the federal level and Texas House Bill 1325 legalizing the growth and production of hemp and hemp-based products here in Texas. Kimberly is a descendant of several US founding families who were hemp farmers in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and of sailors and whalers who used hemp fiber for sails and ropes from the 17th century until growth and production were outlawed in the 1930s. Of particular note is that Kimberly is a member of the West University Rotary and was a Rotary Group Study Exchange participant to Sao Paulo, Brazil in 2012. |
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Mar. 17, 2022
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CYBERSECURITY
Mar. 18, 2022 12:00 p.m.
James Morrison joined Ntirety in January 2021 as CISO after working for two years at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) as a Distinguished Technologist - Cyber Security. Prior to working at HPE, James spent 22 years with the FBI as a Senior Computer Scientist, focused on cyber security. He worked on numerous national security and criminal intrusion investigations, as an active Cyber Security Expert, identifying security vulnerabilities and implementing solutions. He was a Regional Program Manager for the FBI Computer Science program and Adjunct Faculty Member for the FBI, teaching multiple classes at Quantico and internationally. Prior to his career in the FBI, James was an engineer for Lockheed Martin and a System Administrator the US Air Force at Schriever AFB and Clark AB, RP. James lives in Houston with his wife Angi and their furry companions. |
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Mar. 19, 2022 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Please join us in serving food to the residents of Turning Point Community. This is a joint service project with the Heights Rotary.
What is Turning Point Community:
It is a community set up to serve recovering seniors (55+).
What Will We Do?
You will be there among friends and Rotarians as we serve food to the community. We cook and preliminarily prepare the food at the Monsen Household prior to mobilizing to TPC.
Stephen Monsen House
1318 Modiste St
Houston, 77055
Estimated Timeline:
3pm - 5pm - Get food prepared and cars loaded with gear.
5pm to 6:30pm - Serve at TPC
Typically people stay around and socialize at the Monsen House after serving.
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OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD)
Mar. 25, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Ms. Werner is a licensed social worker who specializes in treatment options for anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as it pertains to athletic performance. She graduated from Rice University with a degree in Sports Management and competed in track as a Division I collegiate distance runner winning nine conference titles. While competing at Rice, she was diagnosed with OCD and found her subsequent treatment to be life-changing. After completing her treatment, she decided to combine her passion for running with her desire to help athletes combat OCD and anxiety. She received a Master’s Degree in Social Work specializing in OCD from Baylor University. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. specializing in OCD from Baylor while counseling with patients virtually.
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SPRING BRANCH ISD BOND ELECTION
Apr. 01, 2022 12:00 p.m.
According to Spring Branch ISD, Dr. Blaine brings 29 years of experience including 19 in SBISD leading in roles ranging from principal to executive administrator and as an associate superintendent over three different divisions -- curriculum and instruction, administration, and talent and operations. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in education and a master’s degree and a doctorate, respectively, in educational administration and educational leadership, both from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Her honors include the Annenberg Challenge Award for School Reform, which she earned three times; the New Jersey Writing Project’s Sue German Award for Outstanding Instructional Leadership; and Texas School Business Monthly’s featured CTE Leader recognition. Dr. Blaine and her husband, Will, reside in the Spring Branch ISD community where their son attends SBISD schools. Dr. Blaine has helped shape and implement some of the district’s strategic initiatives. • As Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction from 2005- 2013, she helped implement the district’s original Five-Year Educational Plan. • Under her leadership, SBISD narrowed achievement gaps among student subgroups in science, math, language arts, and social studies. • She managed the development of the first-ever secondary Program of Studies and the SKY Partnership, which links two charter school organizations, KIPP and YES Prep Public Schools, with SBISD at two district middle schools and Northbrook High School. • As SBISD’s Associate Superintendent for Administration and Operations for three years, she provided oversight of administration, facilities, transportation, athletics and school nurses. She led the development of the SBISD System of Care, designed to provide students behavioral support and health care services. • As Associate Superintendent for Talent and Operations since 2016, Dr. Blaine worked with her staff and community members to develop the June 2017 Bond Advisory Committee recommendation to Trustees. She then worked closely with the Board and Dr. Muri to present to the community an $898.4 million bond package, which voters approved by 80 percent in November 2017. • Dr. Blaine has also led her team to develop SBISD’s first-ever, innovative talent strategy focused on staff and teacher recruitment, hiring, professional development and retention. The strategy is focused on the personalized growth and development of every district employee. |
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WHAT I LEARNED FROM MY EXPERIENCE ON JEOPARDY!
Apr. 08, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Our speaker this Friday is Jorge Quinones, Jr. He is a frontend web developer from Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from Northeastern University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design. He also has certifications in full stack web development and computer software engineering. He has worked for a variety of companies as a graphic designer, but January 2021, decided to pursue front end web development. He is also the son of Club Member Jorge Quinones. Jorge will be speaking on his experience as a contestant on the television game/quiz show “Jeopardy!”. |
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Apr. 15, 2022
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BILLY'S STORY AND THEBRIDGELIFE
Apr. 15, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Our speaker is the Grammy Award winning Gospel artist, Billy Dorsey. As the son of two pastors, church and music were integral parts of Billy's life. While studying Vocal and Music Performance at Louisiana Tech University, he signed with his first label, Seven Records (located in Houston) as a vocalist and songwriter for the gospel group, Serenity. Later, Billy found himself in a disagreement between a bandmate that Billy was supportive of and the record label. The record label ultimately froze Billy out and he found himself homeless in Houston's Fifth Ward. In despair, he considered suicide and ultimately posed the question to God, "Why am I going through this?” According to Billy, his reply from God turned his life around. Starting over with nothing, he worked and earned enough money to buy studio equipment and subsequently was discovered by the label, Beluga Heights. Within a month, he was working on songs with other artists, ultimately receiving two Stellar Awards, two Dove Awards, and a Grammy. Billy is now the CEO of thebridgelife/Indie Blu Record Company. It is a full-service record label and music production company that Billy started. The label has infrastructure built in to provide artists the tools to be successful and which aligns with the label's philosophy that "it doesn't matter how good your song is if no one hears it.” The project he is most proud of is one he oversaw with The Salvation Army over the past holiday season, entitled The Safest Place. |
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Apr. 16, 2022 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Please join us in serving food to the residents of Turning Point Community. This is a joint service project with the Heights Rotary.
What is Turning Point Community:
It is a community set up to serve recovering seniors (55+).
What Will We Do?
You will be there among friends and Rotarians as we serve food to the community. We cook and preliminarily prepare the food at the Monsen Household prior to mobilizing to TPC.
Stephen Monsen House
1318 Modiste St
Houston, 77055
Estimated Timeline:
3pm - 5pm - Get food prepared and cars loaded with gear.
5pm to 6:30pm - Serve at TPC
Typically people stay around and socialize at the Monsen House after serving.
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