Blastoff November 22, 2010
The Rotary Club of Space Center (Houston), Texas, and U.S.A.
Rotary International District 5890 (589)
Club 2010
Chartered August 6, 1964
"
Service Above Self"
Blastoff
November 22, 2010
Editor Kathy Dooley
Photographers Bob Mitchell and John Lee
Don't Forget
Club Meets at UHCL December 6
Christmas
Party
December 15
November 15, 2010 Club Meeting Review
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Debbie McBride kicked off the meeting leading members and guests in a rousing rendition of "Oh What a Beautiful Morning". After the song, Marsene Boldt led the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag, Bill Dusenbury led the Four Way Test, and President David Coney provided the prayer. Visitors were welcomed by Dr. David Taylor.
Roger Donnelly reminded members that the next Rotary fellowship is at 888 Bistro this Wednesday at 6:30. RSVP to Roger. The annual Christmas party will be held at 6:00 p.m. on December 15th at Bay Oaks Country Club. President Coney announced that the next Rotary Golf Outing will be 8:00 am November 18th at Evergreen Golf Course in Baytown. RSVP to Dick Hergert. Scott Rainey displayed the recognition gift presented to Space Center Rotary from the Clear Creek Education Foundation at their recent gala in thanks for the Club's major funding provided for a student Career Exploration Technology Lab.
President Coney noted that the Rotary year is half over, and the club has spent about one third of budgeted funds to date. He recommended that members enjoy the current calm, because things will get busy again in the new year. There is a Board meeting tomorrow at 7 am, and an informational meeting tomorrow night for families interested in the International Youth Exchange program. President Coney noted that a vote will be held next month for next year's officers and vacant director positions. Anyone interested in running for Director or Sergeant at Arms should contact David.
John Branch introduced Dan Parsons, President of the Houston Better Business Bureau (BBB) and Chair of the Houston Consumer Protection Group. Mr. Parsons addressed business ethics and discussed the recent ABC 20/20 broadcast concerning actions by the national BBB. The Houston BBB has approximately 8,000 members and averages 35,000 complaints a year. He noted that of legitimate businesses, cell phone companies are the subject of the most complaints. In fraud cases, identity theft is the issue most often reported.
Marsene Boldt received her blue badge and President Coney adjourned the meeting.