Rotary Club of Southlake

Rotary Connects the World

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Southlake

Service Above Self

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1400 Byron Nelson Parkway
Southlake, TX  76092
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DPS Appreciation Night 2019
#dpsappreciationday #peopleofaction #rotaryconnectstheworld #wearerotary
 
 
On September 28, 2019, the Southlake Rotary Club held its annual signature DPS Appreciation Day concurrently with Southlake’s DPS’ National Night Out.  We welcomed our community in a display of appreciation for our first responders. We heard from John Huffman, Southlake's Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, as well as Southlake's Police Chief James Brandon and Deputy Fire Chief Kurt Hall (who is also a Southlake Rotarian!).  Our Club’s President, Dana White, spoke to the gathered community, as well as our DPS Co-Chairs, John Pichler and Phyllis Catton. Meeting and mixing with our awesome First Responders, our Club provided complimentary food, face painting, a petting zoo, Carter’s Blood Bank for donating blood, and Child ID fingerprinting.   
 
We are pleased to announce that we were able to raise a whopping $26,150 through our sponsors (listed below) which enabled us to confer $17,800 in scholarships to college-bound children of our police officers and firefighters. We also provided gift baskets of gift cards/certificates, each valuing over $3,000 to the Police Dept and Fire Dept's "Employee of the Year."
 
The Southlake Rotary Club wants to give a BIG thank you to our sponsors, as listed below:
 
CHIEF
Pieter Andries Jewelers
Stacy Furniture
TD Ameritrade
Fluff, Inc. Marketing, P.R. & Promotional Consulting
 
DEPUTY CHIEF
Law Office of Dana L. White, PLLC
 
CAPTAIN
Briscoe Communications
PlainsCapital Bank
Precision Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Providence Bank of Texas
Texas Health Southlake
Unified Services of Texas

LIEUTENANT
BioTE Medical
Identitec
Mattioli Weber Consulting
 
CORPORAL
First Financial Bank
Frost Bank
Granite Properties
Monroe & Monroe Insurance
Providential Realty Partners
Rodney Hall, Edward Jones Investments

OFFICERS AND FIRE FIGHTERS
Arlin and Skip Stegmair
Bagwell Wicke Investment Group of Raymond James
Charles R. Elhoff, Jr., CFP, ChFC, CLU
Freedom Palliative Hospice Care
MaryLee & Carl Alford
Sam’s Club of Grapevine
SIMDA Service Corporation
The Harrow Home Team RE/MAX
The Mortgage Institute / MiMutual Mortgage
North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center
Glenda Petkus, State Farm Insurance
 
With the help of these generous sponsors, the Southlake Rotary Club boasted a truly successful and wonderful night. #rotaryconnectstheworld #wearerotary #peopleofaction #southlakerotaryclub #DPSAppreciationDay
 
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Rotary Club of Southlake's Christmas Party
Posted by Lisa McBee on Dec 10, 2019
Event Reminder to Southlake Rotarians:  
 
Ho Ho Ho!!!! The Rotary Christmas Party will be once again be at John and Sherry Pichler’s home this year! The Club will provide food and non-alcoholic beverages. Feel free to  bring a bottle of wine or beverage of your choosing.  Significant others are welcome. Since this is an adult gathering, children should stay  home.  Your “ticket” to the party:  An unwrapped gift for a teen that will be donated to the Community Enrichment Center. 
 
 
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Pamela Foland: Five Things Your Pets Can Teach Children
Posted by Lisa McBee on Sep 20, 2019
 
Pamela Foland, published author, public speaker, pet care specialist and avid storyteller, provided our Club with wonderful insights into the value of caring for pets and how that can positively impact our lives and our children’s lives during her September 19th presentation.
 
 
Pamela’s delightful presentation, “Five Things Pet Can Teach Children”, demonstrated to us how pet owners can develop such virtuous traits of responsibility, patience, trust and respect, compassion, and self-esteem.
 
 
Many of us were able to buy one of her wonderful books, which she so graciously autographed. Thank you, Pamela and we hope you are able to visit us again!!!!
 
 
Here is a link to buy her books: https://www.amazon.com/Ms-Pamela-Foland-Books/s?k=Ms.+Pamela+Foland&rh=n%3A283155. #rotaryconnectstheworld #wearerotary #peopleofaction #DPSAppreciationDay #southlakerotaryclub
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Southlake Rotary Club Recognizes John Pichler as “Rotarian of the Quarter – 4th Quarter of 2019
 
Posted by Marge Lewis on Oct 11, 2019
 
Under the auspices of the 2019-20 Rotary International’s presidential theme, “Rotary Connects the World,” the Southlake Rotary Club initiated selection and recognition each quarter our of our "Rotarian of the Quarter" Club Advocate. With the theme of ‘connection’ to our communities and helping those in need” at the heart of each Rotarian’s service commitment, the Board of the Southlake Rotary has chosen John Pichler, as our 4th quarter “Rotarian of the Quarter.” John exemplifies the values of Rotary, including service above self, fellowship, leadership, and a passion for others.
 
“If you want something done, ask a busy person,” is a popular mantra, but when it comes to the Southlake Rotary, asking a busy person is not necessary because John Pichler never has to be asked.  This busy person is a ready volunteer.  Because of this, John has been named Southlake Rotarian of the Quarter.
 
“He’s always so busy that I have no idea how he makes time for so much,” said Southlake Club President Dana White. “But he’s always the go-to person in our club, and it’s really nice.”
 
John has been a Rotarian for 21 years, beginning with his March 1998 membership in the Metroport Rotary Club. Fifteen years ago, he co-founded the Southlake Rotary Club, and between the two clubs, he has served as President, Treasurer, Sergeant-At-Arms, Foundation Chair, and Programs Manager, a position he currently holds.
 
Dana said the club has long been eager to recognize John as Rotarian of the Quarter but because he so often attends the club’s board meetings, he tends to request someone else be so honored. Fortunately, John was unable to attend a recent board meeting, so without his dissent, the board jumped on the opportunity to honor him. “It’s been a long time coming,” Dana said.
 
Along with Phyllis Catton, John recently co-chaired the 2019 Department of Public Safety Appreciation Event, the club’s largest fundraiser and the most successful on record. Not only did he co-chair the event, but as an owner of a small commercial sign company, he also provided the signage for the event. He founded Identitec in Southlake 22 years ago. Coupled with his desire to serve an organization that effects positive changes locally and globally, John enjoys the fellowship of other Rotarians.
 
John has married to his “ever supportive” wife, Sherry, for 38 years. They have two adult children and one grandchild. John is looking forward to one day scaling back his daily business responsibilities in order to travel and devote more time to Rotary.  Congratulations, John Pichler, Rotarian of the Quarter.
 
Please join us in congratulating John on his recognition as our “Rotarian of the Quarter” for the 4th Quarter of 2019! #wearerotary #peopleofaction #rotaryconnectstheworld
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DPS Appreciation Day is HERE! 
Posted by Lisa McBee on Sep 28, 2019
 
Today is DPS Appreciation Day/National NIght Out! Come meet and mingle with our First Responders tonight!!! The Southlake Rotary Club will have complimentary food, face painting, a petting zoo, and Child ID fingerprinting,
 
We will be announcing and presenting gift baskets to the Police Dept/Fire Dept's "Employees of the Year," as well as showcasing our Scholarship recipients for college-bound children of the DPS.
 
We will be recognizing and thanking our many generous sponsors, as listed below:
 
CHIEF
Pieter Andries Jewelers
Stacy Furniture
TD Ameritrade
Fluff, Inc. Marketing, P.R. & Promotional Consulting
 
DEPUTY CHIEF
Law Office of Dana L. White, PLLC
 
CAPTAIN
Briscoe Communications
PlainsCapital Bank
Precision Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Providence Bank of Texas
Texas Health Southlake
Unified Services of Texas

LIEUTENANT
BioTE Medical
Identitec
Mattioli Weber Consulting
 
CORPORAL
First Financial Bank
Frost Bank
Granite Properties
Monroe & Monroe Insurance
Providential Realty Partners
Rodney Hall, Edward Jones Investments

OFFICERS AND FIRE FIGHTERS
Arlin and Skip Stegmair
Bagwell Wicke Investment Group of Raymond James
Charles R. Elhoff, Jr., CFP, ChFC, CLU
Freedom Palliative Hospice Care
MaryLee & Carl Alford
Sam’s Club of Grapevine
SIMDA Service Corporation
The Harrow Home Team RE/MAX
The Mortgage Institute / MiMutual Mortgage
North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center
Glenda Petkus, State Farm Insurance
 
We will also hear from John Huffman, Southlake's Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, as well as Southlake's Police Chief James Brandon and Deputy Fire Chief Kurt Hall (who is also a Southlake Rotarian!). We will also be hearing from Southlake Rotarians, including DPS Co-Chairs, John Pichler and Phyllis Catton, and President Dana Briedwell White.
 
Let's all show up to demonstrate our appreciation for these brave men and women who serve our community and also thank the generous sponsors who made this event possible!!! #rotaryconnectstheworld
 
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More Sponsors Stepping Up in Support of Southlake Rotary's Annual DPS Appreciation Day
Posted by Lisa McBee on Sep 17, 2019
The Rotary Club of Southlake will be hosting our 15th Annual DPS Appreciation Event on Saturday, September 28, 2019, 5-8pm at the Rustin Park Pavilion in Town Square!!! Please put this event on your calendars and plan to attend! For the past 14 years, our Rotary Club has sponsored this annual event to raise money to provide scholarships to the college-bound students of DPS employees, honor the "Police Officer of the Year" and the "Firefighter of the Year" with numerous gift cards, and support community service projects.

A BIG thank you to the following businesses who have already stepped up to sponsor this worthy event:

CHIEF
Pieter Andries Jewelers
Stacy Furniture
TD Ameritrade
Fluff, Inc. Marketing, P.R. & Promotional Consulting
 
DEPUTY CHIEF
Law Office of Dana L. White, PLLC
 
CAPTAIN
Briscoe Communications
PlainsCapital Bank
Precision Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Providence Bank of Texas
Texas Health Southlake
Unified Services of Texas

LIEUTENANT
BioTE Medical
Identitec
Mattioli Weber Consulting
 
CORPORAL
First Financial Bank
Frost Bank
Granite Properties
Monroe & Monroe Insurance
Providential Realty Partners
Rodney Hall, Edward Jones Investments

OFFICERS AND FIRE FIGHTERS
Arlin and Skip Stegmair
Bagwell Wicke Investment Group of Raymond James
Charles R. Elhoff, Jr., CFP, ChFC, CLU
Freedom Palliative Hospice Care
MaryLee & Carl Alford
Sam’s Club of Grapevine
SIMDA Service Corporation
The Harrow Home Team RE/MAX
The Mortgage Institute / MiMutual Mortgage
 
For those of you who want to assist in sponsoring this worthwhile event, including you/your business/your organization, please review these links for information on how you can help, including sponsorship incentives.https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000004263/Images/2019-Sponsor-Form.jpg and https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000004263/Images/Sponsorship-Level-Incentives.jpg
 
As you will note from the attachments, the Sponsor Form shows that the deadline has passed for sponsorship recognition. However, that applies ONLY to the Chief level. The final deadline on ALL is Monday, Sept. 23 for all sponsors to be included on the big Sponsor Recognition Board at the event. However, we will continue taking donated gift cards from any business/person who so generously donates something for both the Officer and Firefighter of the Year right up until the event on Sept 28th.

For the entire community, PLEASE plan to attend and pay your respects to our community’s first responders --- those brave men and women who keep us all safe by providing assistance at scenes of emergencies, including in our streets, highways, homes, places of business, etc. --- They are always READY to help each and every one of us at in the midst of the perilous hazards in our lives, including accidents, natural disasters and criminal acts.

So, calendar this event, sponsor this event and do whatever else you are able to do --- but no matter what, please JOIN US in honoring our public servants in the Department of Public Safety on September 28th!!! #peopleofaction #wearerotary #rotaryconnectstheworld #peopleofaction
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Pieter Andries Jewelers: Chief Sponsor of DPS Appreciation Day 
Posted by Lisa McBee on Sep 14, 2019
 
A BIG thank you to Southlake’s Pieter Andries Jewelers who has stepped as a CHIEF sponsor of our DPS Appreciation Day.  The Rotary Club of Southlake will host our 15th Annual DPS Appreciation Event on Saturday, September 28, 2019, 5-8pm at the Rustin Park Pavilion in Town Square!!! Please put this event on your calendars and plan to attend! For the past 14 years, our Rotary Club has sponsored this annual event to raise money to provide scholarships to the college-bound students of DPS employees, honor the Police Officer of the Year and Firefighter of the Year with numerous gift cards, and support community service projects.
 
As a Chief level sponsor, Pieter Andries Jewelers will: 
 
  1. Be featured on 100 T-shirts, given away to children at the event;
  2. receive topmost prominent recognition on our website and onsite donor sign listings;
  3. be included on the Public Service Announcement (PSA) that Harkins Theatres will be providing, repeatedly displaying as part of a rolling loop prior to the previews of every movie at every screen from October 11 – Nov. 7. The PSA will recognize the DPS Officers of the Year (with their photos) and include the name of the event at which they were awarded, the organizers (Rotary Club of SL and City of SL) and the Chief Sponsors’ names only (no logos); and
  4. be eligible to receive the free use of a 10x10 pop-up canopy with an ID sign & table for their promotional purposes.
     
Pieter Andries Jewelers website link is: https://www.pieterandries.com/ and the link to their Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/pieterandriesjewelry/. Thank you for your very generous sponsorship!
 
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TD Ameritrade (Southlake Branch): Chief Sponsor
Posted by Lisa McBee on Sep 14, 2019
A BIG thank you to Southlake’s TD Ameritrade who has stepped as a CHIEF sponsor of our DPS Appreciation Day.  The Rotary Club of Southlake will host our 15th Annual DPS Appreciation Event on Saturday, September 28, 2019, 5-8pm at the Rustin Park Pavilion in Town Square!!! Please put this event on your calendars and plan to attend! For the past 14 years, our Rotary Club has sponsored this annual event to raise money to provide scholarships to the college-bound students of DPS employees, honor the Police Officer of the Year and the Firefighter of the Year with numerous gift cards, and support community service projects.
 
As a Chief level sponsor, TD Ameritrade will: 
 
  1. Be featured on 100 T-shirts, given away to children at the event;
  2. Receive topmost prominent recognition on our website and onsite donor sign listings;
  3. Be included on the Public Service Announcement (PSA) that Harkins Theatres will be providing, repeatedly displaying as part of a rolling loop prior to the previews of every movie at every screen from October 11 – Nov. 7. The PSA will recognize the DPS Officers of the Year (with their photos) and include the name of the event at which they were awarded, the organizers (Rotary Club of SL and City of SL) and the Chief Sponsors’ names only (no logos); and
  4. Be eligible to receive the free use of a 10x10 pop-up canopy with an ID sign & table for their promotional purposes.
     
TD Ameritrade’s website link is: https://www.tdameritrade.com/locations/tx/southlake.html?cid=LCLSTDAASOU76092 and the link to their Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/tdameritrade/. Thank you for your very generous sponsorship!
 
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Fluff, Inc. Marketing, P.R. & Promotional Consulting
: Chief Sponsor
Posted by Lisa McBee on Sep 14, 2019
 
A BIG thank you to Fluff, Inc. Marketing, P.R. & Promotional Consulting who has stepped as a CHIEF sponsor of our DPS Appreciation Day.  The Rotary Club of Southlake will host our 15th Annual DPS Appreciation Event on Saturday, September 28, 2019, 5-8pm at the Rustin Park Pavilion in Town Square!!! Please put this event on your calendars and plan to attend! For the past 14 years, our Rotary Club has sponsored this annual event to raise money to provide scholarships to the college-bound students of DPS employees, honor the Police Officer of the Year and the Firefighter of the Year with numerous gift cards, and support community service projects.
 
As a Chief level sponsor, Fluff, Inc. Marketing, P.R. & Promotional Consulting will: 
 
  1. Be featured on 100 T-shirts, given away to children at the event;
  2. Receive topmost prominent recognition on our website and onsite donor sign listings;
  3. Be included on the Public Service Announcement (PSA) that Harkins Theatres will be providing, repeatedly displaying as part of a rolling loop prior to the previews of every movie at every screen from October 11 – Nov. 7. The PSA will recognize the DPS Officers of the Year (with their photos) and include the name of the event at which they were awarded, the organizers (Rotary Club of SL and City of SL) and the Chief Sponsors’ names only (no logos); and
  4. Be eligible to receive the free use of a 10x10 pop-up canopy with an ID sign & table for their promotional purposes.
     
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Stacy Furniture & Design: Chief Sponsorship
Posted by Lisa McBee on Sep 14, 2019
 
A BIG thank you to Grapevine’s Stacy Furniture & Design who has stepped as a CHIEF sponsor of our DPS Appreciation Day.  The Rotary Club of Southlake will host our 15th Annual DPS Appreciation Event on Saturday, September 28, 2019, 5-8pm at the Rustin Park Pavilion in Town Square!!! Please put this event on your calendars and plan to attend! For the past 14 years, our Rotary Club has sponsored this annual event to raise money to provide scholarships to the college-bound students of DPS employees, honor the Police Officer of the Year and the Firefighter of the Year with numerous gift cards, and support community service projects.
 
As a Chief level sponsor, Stacy Furniture & Design will: 
 
  1. Be featured on 100 T-shirts, given away to children at the event;
  2. Receive topmost prominent recognition on our website and onsite donor sign listings;
  3. Be included on the Public Service Announcement (PSA) that Harkins Theatres will be providing, repeatedly displaying as part of a rolling loop prior to the previews of every movie at every screen from October 11 – Nov. 7. The PSA will recognize the DPS Officers of the Year (with their photos) and include the name of the event at which they were awarded, the organizers (Rotary Club of SL and City of SL) and the Chief Sponsors’ names only (no logos); and
  4. Be eligible to receive the free use of a 10x10 pop-up canopy with an ID sign & table for their promotional purposes.
     
Stacy Furniture & Design’s website link is: https://www.stacyfurniture.com/ and the link to their Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/stacyfurniture.  Thank you for your very generous sponsorship!
 
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District Governor, Peter Scott Visits the Rotary Club of Southlake
 
Posted by Lisa McBee on Sep 13, 2019
#rotaryconnectstheworld #wearerotary
 
Our new District Governor, Peter Scott, attended our Board Meeting on September 13, 2019 and also addressed our Club at our weekly meeting. He laid out his vision for Rotary International 2019-2020, discussing Rotary activities, and initiatives.
 
 
He eagerly wanted to hear from the Board about our club’s goals and plans, and shared ideas from other clubs he’s visited that have similar interests and challenges.
 
 
Referring to our Club as a “vibrant club,” Peter’s focus entailed the message that the District is here for our Club in advancing our initiatives, and that we are to acknowledge District 5790 as “customer service,” organization ----- as they enthusiastically aim to collaborate in advancing our goals.
 
 
A big “THANKS” to DG Peter Scott for his inspirational and insightful visit. #rotaryconnectstheworld #wearerotary #peopleofaction #DPSAppreciationDay #southlakerotaryclub
 
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The Rotary Club of Southlake Hosting Blood Drive
 
Posted by Lisa McBee on Sep 14, 2019
#peopleofaction #rotaryconnectstheworld #wearerotary
 
Sign up to give blood in support of our Southlake First Responders at the Southlake Rotary Club’s annual DPS Appreciation Days.  Here is the link to sign-up online: https://ww2.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/107497
The blood drive will be conducted from 4:00-8:00 pm on September 28, 2019 at the Southlake Townsquare.  Look for the Carter BloodCare Bus by the Fountain. Contact Darenda Rangel with any questions at (209) 652-1629. A big thanks to Southlake Rotarian Darenda Rangel for coordinating this event with Carter BloodCare.
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Doug Bryan: “Secrets to More Memorable Presentations”
Posted by Lisa McBee on Sep 06, 2019
 
Doug Bryan presented a wonderful, inspirational program today entitled “Secrets to More Memorable Presentations” at our September 6, 2019 meeting. As an active Rotarian of 28 years, Doug Bryan has sat through a lot of presentations.
 
 
After years of observation and experience, he has become a student of making presentations more entertaining as well as informative. Doug provided our Club with insights into making presentation, focusing not only on the delivery, but the subtle mechanics that make a presentation more enjoyable and memorable for the audience. 
 
 
Topics covered included:
 
·         Engaging the audience
·         Importance of storytelling
·         Making the presentation visually appealing
·         Body language/use of gestures
 
 
Doug skillfully showed us that how we convey information is as important as what we actually say. Doug’s website can be found at http://www.InsightCollegFS.com. #rotaryconnectstheworld #wearerotary #peopleofaction
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Robin Marriott: "Business Etiquette"
Posted by Lisa McBee on Aug 23, 2019
Robin Marriott spoke at our Southlake Rotary Club Meeting on August 23rd.  As  a certified business teacher, realtor, adjunct college professor, public speaker, and civic volunteer who has served on many committees, Robin’s presentation on "Business Etiquette" included such topics as: Why etiquette matters, first impressions, telephone etiquette, office gossip, and dealing with recalcitrant employees and cranky customers.
 
By the eBy the end of Robin’s program, our Club left more knowledgeable about proper business etiquette, and were ready to tackle any situation more professionally and effectively! nd of Robin’s program, our Club left more knowledgeable about proper business etiquette, and were ready to tackle any situation more professionally and effectively!
 
Here is a link to her website: https://robinmarriott.evrealestate.com and here is a link to her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RobinMarriottRealtor/.
 
#rotaryconnectstheworld #wearerotary #peopleofaction
 
 
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MaryLee Alford "The Educational Needs of the Children of the British Virgin Islands"
Posted by Lisa McBee on Aug 16, 2019
MaryLee Alford visited our Club on August 16, 2019, delivering an inspirational presentation of the ravaged British Virgin Islands in the wake of Hurricane Irma (a Category 5 storm) in 2017, which caused widespread destruction to these beautiful islands, destroying homes, tourist areas and schools.
 
MaryLee and her husband Carl, who are involved in numerous local community service organizations, are aficionados of sailing, and have traveled extensively throughout the BVI, falling in love with the people and places of the islands. 
 
 
The Alford team is working towards creating partnerships to help with the educational needs of the children of BVI (schools, books, etc.), an integral component of revitalizing the islands. The Southlake Rotary Club is happy to partner with MaryLee & Carl Alford for this very worthy cause.  
 
 
Thankfully, the British Virgin Islands were spared a direct hit by the recent Sept 1st storm, Hurricane Dorian, and suffered no major damage --- although, tragically, the Bahamas were not so fortunate. 
 
We hope MaryLee and Carl will visit our Club again with updates! #rotaryconnectstheworld #wearerotary #peopleofaction
 
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DPS Appreciation Day
Posted by Lisa McBee on Sep 10, 2019
The Rotary Club of Southlake will be hosting our 15th Annual DPS Appreciation Event on Saturday, September 28, 2019, 5-8pm at the Rustin Park Pavilion in Town Square!!!   Please put this event on your calendars and plan to attend! For the past 14 years, our Rotary Club has sponsored this annual event to raise money to provide scholarships to the college-bound students of DPS employees, honor the Officer of the Year with numerous gift cards, and support community service projects.
 
 
A BIG thank you to the following businesses who have already stepped up to sponsor this worthy event:
 
CHIEF
Pieter Andries Jewelers
Stacy Furniture
TD Ameritrade
Fluff, Inc. Marketing, P.R. & Promotional Consulting
 
DEPUTY CHIEF
Law Office of Dana L. White, PLLC
 
CAPTAIN
Briscoe Communications
PlainsCapital Bank
Precision Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Providence Bank of Texas
Texas Health Southlake
Unified Services of Texas
 
LIEUTENANT
BioTE Medical
Identitec
 
CORPORAL
Frost Bank
Granite Properties
Mattioli Weber Consulting
Monroe & Monroe Insurance
Providential Realty Partners
Rodney Hall, Edward Jones Investments
 
OFFICERS AND FIRE FIGHTERS
Arlin and Skip Stegmair
Bagwell Wicke Investment Group of Raymond James
Charles R. Elhoff, Jr., CFP, ChFC, CLU
Freedom Palliative Hospice Care
Sam’s Club of Grapevine
SIMDA Service Corporation
The Mortgage Institute / MiMutual Mortgage
MaryLee & Carl Alford
 
For those of you who want to assist in sponsoring this worthwhile event, including you/your business/your organization, please review the attached photos for information on how you can help, including sponsorship incentives.https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000004263/Images/2019-Sponsor-Form.jpg & https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000004263/Images/Sponsorship-Level-Incentives.jpg. 
 
As you will note from the attachments, the Sponsor Form shows that the deadline has passed for sponsorship recognition.  However, that applies ONLY to the Chief level sponsors who are featured on T-shirts, and actually that’s been extended to today, Sept. 10th as T-shirts will go into print. The next deadline is ONLY for Chief sponsors as Friday, Sept. 13 is the deadline for Chief Sponsors to be included on the Public Service Announcement (PSA) that Harkins Theatres will be providing. The PSA will be a short (about 5-10 seconds, I believe) still shot that will display repeatedly as part of a rolling loop prior to the previews of every movie at every screen from October 11 – Nov. 7. The PSA will recognize the DPS Officers of the Year (with their photos), and include the name of the event at which they were awarded, the organizers (Rotary Club of SL and City of SL) and the Chief Sponsors’ names only (no logos). The final deadline on ALL is Monday, Sept. 23 for all sponsors to be included on the big Sponsor Recognition Board at the event.  However, we will continue taking donated gift cards from any business/person who so generously donates something for both the Officer and Firefighter of the Year right up until the event on Sept 28th.
 
For the entire community, PLEASE plan to attend and pay your respects to our community’s first responders --- those brave men and women who keep us all safe by providing assistance at scenes of emergencies, including in our streets, highways, homes, places of business, etc.  --- They are always READY to help each and every one of us at in the midst of the perilous hazards in our lives, including accidents, natural disasters and criminal acts.
 
So, calendar this event, sponsor this event and do whatever else you are able to do --- but no matter what, please JOIN US in honoring our public servants in the Department of Public Safety on September 28th!!! #wearerotary#rotaryconnectstheworld #peopleofaction
 
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Rotary Club of Southlake's 15th Annual DPS Appreciation Day
Posted by Lisa McBee on Aug 24, 2019
The Rotary Club of Southlake will be hosting our 15th Annual DPS Appreciation Event on Saturday, September 28, 2019, 5-8pm at the Rustin Park Pavilion in Town Square!!!   Please put this event on your calendars and plan to attend! For the past 14 years, our Rotary Club has sponsored this annual event to raise money to provide scholarships to the college-bound students of DPS employees, honor the Officer of the Year with numerous gift cards, and support community service projects.
A BIG thank you to the following businesses who have already stepped up to sponsor this worthy event: Pieter Andries Jewelers, Providence Bank of Texas, Unified Services of Texas, BioTE Medical, Identitec, and Mattioli Weber Consulting.   
 
For those of you who want to assist in sponsoring this worthwhile event, including you/your business/your organization, please review the attached photos for information on how you can help, including sponsorship incentives.
 
 
For the entire community, PLEASE plan to attend and pay your respects to our community’s first responders --- those brave men and women who keep us all safe by providing assistance at scenes of emergencies, including in our streets, highways, homes, places of business, etc.  --- They are always READY to help each and every one of us at in the midst of the perilous hazards in our lives, including accidents, natural disasters and criminal acts.
 
So, calendar this event, sponsor this event and do whatever else you are able to do --- but no matter what, please JOIN US in honoring our public servants in the Department of Public Safety on September 28th!!!
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DPS Appreciation Day
Posted by Lisa McBee on Sep 05, 2019
The Rotary Club of Southlake will be hosting our 15th Annual DPS Appreciation Event on Saturday, September 28, 2019, 5-8pm at the Rustin Park Pavilion in Town Square!!!   Please put this event on your calendars and plan to attend! For the past 14 years, our Rotary Club has sponsored this annual event to raise money to provide scholarships to the college-bound students of DPS employees, honor the Officer of the Year with numerous gift cards, and support community service projects.
 
A BIG thank you to the following businesses who have already stepped up to sponsor this worthy event:
 
CHIEF
Pieter Andries Jewelers
 
DEPUTY CHIEF
Law Office of Dana L. White, PLLC
 
CAPTAIN
PlainsCapital Bank
Precision Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Providence Bank of Texas
Unified Services of Texas
Brisco Communication
 
 
LIEUTENANT
BioTE Medical
Identitec
 
CORPORAL
Frost Bank
Mattioli Weber Consulting
 
OFFICERS AND FIRE FIGHTERS
Arlin and Skip Stegmair
 
For those of you who want to assist in sponsoring this worthwhile event, including you/your business/your organization, please review the attached photos for information on how you can help, including sponsorship incentives.
 
For the entire community, PLEASE plan to attend and pay your respects to our community’s first responders --- those brave men and women who keep us all safe by providing assistance at scenes of emergencies, including in our streets, highways, homes, places of business, etc.  --- They are always READY to help each and every one of us at in the midst of the perilous hazards in our lives, including accidents, natural disasters and criminal acts.
 
So, calendar this event, sponsor this event and do whatever else you are able to do --- but no matter what, please JOIN US in honoring our public servants in the Department of Public Safety on September 28th!!! #wearerotary#rotaryconnectstheworld #peopleofaction
 
 
Retired Master Sgt. Jim Rodriguez: F.L.A.G.
Posted by Lisa McBee on Aug 09, 2019
 
What an absolute pleasure it was to have Retired Master Sgt. Jim Rodriguez present his inspirational and grand F.L.A.G. Program to our Rotary Club on August 9, 2019.  Jim demonstrated the magnitude of impact the F.L.A.G. (Fly Low And Gather) program has upon our schools and community.  F.L.A.G. is a non-profit organization founded in the Fall of 2010, dedicated to teaching school children the appropriate etiquette for respecting and handling the U.S. flag. 
 
 
As founder and president of F.L.A.G., Jim’s mission is to “…instill patriotism and pride back into our schools, and to never forget those who fight for our freedom and this nation…” Jim's presentation was unquestionably as inspiring as it was historical.  Jim not only served our country for 21 years in the U.S. Air Force, he also has 40 years of combined managerial/supervisory and teaching/training experience. His activities in our community are numerous, including frequent keynote and motivational speaking engagements to such events as the Dallas City Hall’s US Army’s Birthday Celebration, the Denton Civil Air Patrol, and the national organization “Dreamers” in Fort Worth, to name a few.
 
 
Jim was an articulate, vibrant speaker, imparting numerous tidbits of history and patriotism and we hope he will come back and speak to us again!  
 
 
Here is a link to F.L.A.G.’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theflagprogramofficial/, as well as a link to a beautiful YouTube video certain to give you goosebumps: https://youtu.be/mF-76JgPF3o.  F.L.A.G.’s website can be found at https://theflagprogram.org/. 
#wearerotary #rotaryconnectstheworld #peopleofaction
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Dagmar Fleming: Rock Your Sales - Go from Anxious to Confident!
 
Posted by Lisa McBee on Jul 26, 2019
 
Dagmar Fleming, our Club’s speaker on July 26th, never fails to deliver awesome sales strategies with loads of vibrant entertainment to our Club.  Her fun and informational presentation, “Rock Your Sales - Go from Anxious to Confident!” imparted to our Club’s salespeople/business owners the necessity of transforming your inner mindset and internal beliefs not only in regards to your personal value and limiting money perspectives, but also how to fashion impactful sales.  
 
 
Dagmar successfully conveyed ways in which we can think and act differently when it comes to prospecting client/customers and increasing sales/revenues and to most importantly, experience professional contentment.  Thank you, Dagmar, for your wonderful and fun presentation!  We hope to see you again!
 
 
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President Dana White: New Rotary Year Roll-Out
 
Posted by Lisa McBee on Jul 19, 2019
 
Southlake Rotarian President Dana provided her vision for her goals for our club on July 19, 2019 for the new Rotary year. Hearkening back to the wonder in the days of Apollo 11, when astronaut Neil Armstrong stood ready to ‘open the door’ to set his feet upon the moon, Dana expressed the inspiration and imagination roused during this time in our country’s history.  Like Neil Armstrong, who  did not know exactly what was on the other side of the hatch door, but whose vision, inspiration and courage drove him intentionally forward, Dana invited Southlake Rotarians to use their inspiration and vision to facilitate the cause of serving others and putting service above self. 
 
Emphasizing that each member has their own Rotary story, Dana summoned each member to discover what serving others personally means to that Rotarian, and to resolve how they will accomplish those individual goals. Providing a bit of her biographic background, Dana roused our Club to embrace Rotary’s goals and to make those personal aspirations as interpreted by each member, our own.
 
 
Dana communicated her organization of 7 committees and asked each member to participate in at least one or two, as follows:
 
1.         COMMUNITY SERVICE/SERVICE PROJECTS COMMITTEE – Arlin Gold-Stegmair will lead the effort in determining club projects that have broad interest, do the most good, give Rotary good visibility, and that attract new members.
 
2.         FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE – John Pichler, Michelle Davis & Phyllis Catton will co-chair the Fundraising Committee for our service projects which include DPS appreciation Day, Cioppino Night, food drives, winter clothing for the homeless, etc.
 
3.         MEMBERSHIP SERVICE/CLUB CULTURE COMMITTEE – Lisa McBee will lead the effort to implement club cohesiveness, generate a positive public image, through ‘card’ outreach, documenting club & member activities, posting upcoming events/programs & relating highlights of previous meetings/events on website/social media.
 
4.         ROTARY FOUNDATION &PROGRAMS– John Pichler will continue to educate members on the Foundation programs. John will also continue to organize programs/speakers which have broad interest for our Club.
 
5.         ROTARY ORIENTATION/INFO COMMITTEE – Jim Giffin will oversee orientation of new members during their first year, educating them on the privileges of Rotary membership, history of Rotary & activities of Rotary at all levels.
           
6.         INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAMS – Phyllis Catton will continue as Chair in this area of service, which includes the youth exchange program.
 
7.         YOUTH PROGRAMS – Sean Cerone and Kevin Archer were appointed to continue to oversee this committee which includes  dictionaries distribution to local schools, RYLA participation, etc.
 
Dana provided Sign-Up Sheets at the meeting and invited all members to sign up on as many committees as possible.
 
Dana also provided an overview of this years’ activities, including: DPS Appreciation Day; Keep Southlake Beautiful Quarterly Trash Pick Up; our Dictionary Drive Project; Salvation Army Bell Ringing in December; food/clothing drives; our Christmas Party; and our new Cioppino Night fundraiser festivities; Quarterly Happy Hours; Our Club’s sponsorship of the North Texas Shield Foundation, instituted by Peter Andries, which provides airfare for family members of fallen police and firemen in the area; and our participation in the Keller Club’s Field of Honor by purchasing flags for our Club’s veteran service members (Jack Cutshall, Dave Harrow, Marshall Ryan & Kurt Hall).
 
In her closing remarks, Dana shared some of her own recent health challenges and exhorted our Club to “walk through the door” of the unknown with her, just as Neil Armstrong did when he opened the hatch door to encounter the moon. Southlake Rotarians, let’s open that enigmatic door and reach for the moon this Rotary year!!!!  #wearerotary #rotaryconnectstheworld #peopleofaction
 
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Nona Kamada, Foreign Exchange Student from Tome, Japan
Posted by Lisa McBee on Jul 12, 2019

Nona Kamada, our Foreign Exchange Student from Tome, Japan spoke to our Club about her experiences in the U.S. 

Rotary’s Foreign Exchange Student program is awesome as students can learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens. Exchanges for students ages 15-19 are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries. This program allows them to unlock their true potential to:

·         Develop lifelong leadership skills

·         Learn a new language and culture

·         Build lasting friendships with young people from around the world

·         Become a global citizen

Joining us in wishing Nona the best in all of her future endeavors. #wearerotary #peopleofaction #rotaryconnectstheworld.

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Passing of the Gavel & Classification Talks
 
Posted by Lisa McBee on Jun 28, 2019
Two of our new Rotarians presented their Classification talks on June 28th. “Classification” is basically Rotary terminology for your occupation. But in addition to telling us about their careers, members are also encouraged to share with the club a profile of their family, hobbies, highlights from their life history and anything else that helps us find out more about the person they are today.  Today we had the pleasure of hearing from new Rotarians, Lindsay Hubbell and Marjorie Herrera Lewis.
 
Lindsay Hubbell, a Southlake Rotary member since 4/23/19, and an attorney at the Law Office of Dana L. White, PLLC, was brought up in a small town in Texas.  She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations at the University of Texas; and subsequently moved to Fort Worth to attend Texas Wesleyan University for her JD program.  Lindsay applies her experiences as an attorney and a community volunteer to design and execute strategies to meet the community building, fundraising and communication goals of the Fort Worth Country Day Alumni Association. Lindsay is a member of the Junior League of Fort Worth, formerly serving on the Steering Committee for Christmas in Cowtown.  Lindsay also previously served as a Director on the Board of Texas Center for Arts and Academics; Board Member at Texas Center for Arts and Academics; Chair of the Resource Development Committee at Texas Center for Arts and Academics; Coordinator and Manager of Junior League volunteers for Fort Worth Teen Court; and Member of the Christmas in Cowtown Steering Committee.  The Southlake Rotary Club is grateful to have Lindsay as a member, as she epitomizes ‘service over self.’
 
Marjorie Herrera Lewis, a Southlake Rotary member since 10/12/18, is an accomplished sportswriter and novelist, and recently published her historical novel When the Men Were Gone, set in WWII and chronicling the first female football coach in the state of Texas, Tylene Wilson! Based on a true story, When the Men Were Gone is a powerful and vibrant novel of perseverance and personal courage under severe oppression. Marjorie generously donated every cent of her per-book royalties (about $1/book) for books sold between January 14-20 to the Rotary Literacy Program, raising $500 for the Rotary Literacy Program. A BIG THANK YOU to Marjorie for her generosity AND for her wonderful book.  You can order the book online here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-the-men-w…/1127273390… #wearerotary.  Marjorie exemplifies the values of Rotary, including service above self, fellowship, leadership, and the passion for diversity and understanding. She has shared her gift of writing, her thinking, her time, and her awesome talent to our club and in support of our community and world. Marjorie also exemplifies a Member who selflessly DOES for the Club with no intent for accolades or recognition. The Southlake Rotary Club is thankful to have Marjorie as a member, as she also, epitomizes ‘service over self.’
 
Following the classification speeches, the Southlake Rotary Club commenced the ceremonial “Passing of the Gavel,” signaling the transfer of the Club presidency as of July 1st. The presidential gavel was passed from 2018-2019 President, Arlin Gold-Stegmair, to the President Elect, Dana White, who will preside over the 2019-2020 year with the theme of “Rotary Connects the World.”  
 
Outgoing president Arlin Gold-Stegmair, Business Development Officer at Providence Bank, handed over the gavel to Dana White, owner/managing attorney at the Law Office of Dana L. White, PLLC. “It has been an honor to serve,” Arlin said, “and if you have the opportunity to serve Rotary as President, I highly recommend it to each of you.”  Dana stated, “As incoming President, I would like to thank and congratulate outgoing President Arlin Gold-Stegmair for her inspirational leadership this past Rotary year.”  Dana then presented Arlin with an appreciation Award for her wonderful service to our Club,  Dana stated, “Thank you, Arlin, for all the great work you accomplished on behalf of our Club this year!"
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sue Brown was also recognized for her awesome service as our Club’s Treasurer for the last three years!  Southlake Rotarian Phyllis Catton presented beautiful flowers to both Sue Brown, for her selfless service as our Club’s treasurer and Arlin Gold-Stegmair, for her wonderful tenure as our Club’s President.   The event was extraordinary and the camaraderie priceless.
 
 
 
 
Dana White has previously served the Club as Secretary. The other members of the Board for the 2019-2020, (with more to be announced at a later date) are as follows: Sue Brown (Secretary), Dan Phillips (Treasurer), Arlin Gold-Stegmair (Sergeant-at-Arms & Immediate Past President). 
 
Committees (with more to be announced following Dana’s vision for Club on July 19th)) are as follows: Club Service – Lisa McBee (Chair); Service Projects – Arlin Gold-Stegmair (Chair); International Service – Phyllis Catton (Chair); The Rotary Foundation & Rotary Programs: John Pichler (Chair).
 
Since June 2005, the Southlake Rotary Club, one of more than 33,000 worldwide clubs included in Rotary International, has been committed to “service beyond self,” and exemplifies the humanitarian spirit of the organization’s 1.2 million members.  For more information about the Club's community service projects and its events, visit the website at https://content.clubrunner.ca/4263/.
 
Congratulations & thank you, Arlin, for your outstanding leadership and many blessings to Dana on her upcoming year as our Club’s President.! #wearerotary #peopleofaction #rotaryconnectstheworld
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Two Southlake Rotarians Recognized by 360 West as "Top Attorneys" of the greater Tarrant County
Posted on Jun 27, 2019
Congratulations to two Southlake Rotarians who were recently honored at a reception hosted by 360 West Magazine and held at the Ashton Hotel in Fort Worth.
 
The 360 West & 76092 magazines recognized Dana White (Southlake Rotary President) and Lisa McBee (Club Service Board Member) as “Top Attorneys” of the greater Tarrant County area as selected from a peer-based poll. Top Attorneys is a nomination-based project wherein the 360 West Magazine asks area attorneys to vote for other attorneys who exemplify excellence in a variety of different specialties.  Cheers & compliments to Dana & Lisa!  
 
 
#wearerotary #rotaryconnectstheworld
 
 
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Kyle Dendy: The Power & Importance of Sharing Your Story
Posted by Lisa McBee on Jun 21, 2019

Kyle Dendy’s presentation at our Club on June 21st was inspirational and compelling. Only 19 years old, Kyle displays extraordinary wisdom, insight, great passion & courage.

Kyle shared with us “The Power and Importance of Sharing Your Story,” using motivational poetry and empowering words of wisdom. Kyle is the author of the bestselling book “The Purpose Playbook,” and has reached tens of millions with his videos on social media and thousands more on his nationwide speaking tours and television appearances in which he empowers individuals of all ages and backgrounds to find and follow their purpose.

As the author of two books, the newest of which is Godspeed, Kyle presently leads Kyle Dendy Ministries and The Power of Purpose which exist to lead individuals of all ages and backgrounds to their purpose and Creator. As one who has made numerous television and media appearances, Kyle’s inspirational message and positive influence continues to spread. Kyle’s website can be found at: http://www.kyledendy.com/. #wearerotary#peopleofaction #rotaryconnectstheworld

 

 
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Southlake Rotary Club’s Recognizes Lisa McBee as “Rotarian of the Quarter – 3rd Quarter of 2019
Posted by Marjorie Lewis on Jun 21, 2019
Under the auspices of the 2019-20 Rotary International’s presidential theme, “Rotary Connects the World,” the Southlake Rotary Club initiated selection and recognition each quarter our of our "Rotarian of the Quarter" Club Advocate. With the theme of ‘connection’ to our communities and helping those in need” at the heart of each Rotarian’s service commitment, the Board of the Southlake Rotary has chosen Lisa McBee, inducted into our Club on January 16, 2018, as our third quarter “Rotarian of the Quarter.”
 
Lisa McBee, a Southlake attorney, not only exemplifies the values of Rotary in her work specializing in immigration law but in her role as a member of Rotary International. As a member of the Southlake Rotary Club, Lisa has volunteered her time and resources through her participation in our Club’s service projects, including:
 
  • DPS (Department of Public Safety) Appreciation Day/Officer of the Year Award;
  • Scholarships for the children of Southlake DPS police officers and firefighters;
  • Quarterly Trash Pick Up for the City of Southlake’s ‘Adopt a Street Program’;
  • GRACE Christmas Cottage Toy Drive & GRACE Pantry food drives;
  • Providing resources & support to the Community Storehouse & Metroport Meals on Wheels;
  • Delivering winter garments to area Homeless Shelters; and
  • Sponsorship of a Rotary International foreign exchange student;  and
  • Sponsorship of a dental clinic in Costa Rica
 
While Lisa has volunteered for these worthy causes and for many more, she is being recognized as our Club’s “Rotarian of the Quarter” for the personal touch she brings to Rotary. A birthday or an anniversary will never go unrecognized by Lisa, who sends out handwritten cards to every Southlake Rotary member to commemorate the milestone events.
 
“I like to show my appreciation,” Lisa said. “It’s also a reflection of my love of language.” She also sends out handwritten thank-you notes to guest speakers. Acknowledging that the handwritten notes is, unfortunately, a dying art, Lisa prefers to keep that personal form of communication alive. In addition, however, Lisa also utilizes her 21st century communication skills by updating the Southlake chapter website.
 
“I like showcasing people who are important to the club,” she said.  It is not only within Rotary that Lisa exemplifies the values of Rotary, including service above self, fellowship, leadership, and passion for diversity and understanding. She lives these values in her professional life as an attorney with a primary focus on employment-based immigration law, with an emphasis on H-1B non-immigrant visas. Lisa enjoys the opportunity to work with diverse clients throughout the world and collaborating with human resources personnel to develop innovative immigration solutions for meeting emerging hiring needs.
 
Lisa has been an attorney for 13 years, most recently with the Law Office of Dana L. White, PLLC. Lisa joined her sister, fellow Southlake Rotarian Dana, in Dana’s Southlake office when Lisa moved back to Texas after several decades in Kansas and Missouri.  A native of Texas, Lisa was born in Azle and raised in Corpus Christi. She has a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Kansas and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She is a member of White’s Chapel United Methodist Church and became a member of Rotary shortly after moving to Southlake in December 2017.
 
Reflecting on Rotary’s big picture, Lisa said she appreciates the work Rotary does for the world. “I enjoy doing it while working with like-minded people,” she said. As for the smaller scale, what Lisa also enjoys about Rotary is, “Coming together for our group lunches, the camaraderie and for the people who can be so funny.”
 
Please join us in congratulating Lisa on her recognition as our “Rotarian of the Quarter” for the 3rd Quarter of 2019! #wearerotary #peopleofaction #rotaryconnectstheworld
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Sgt. Grant Williams of the Irving Police Department's Bomb Squad
Posted by Lisa McBee on Jun 07, 2019
 
Sgt. Grant Williams of the Irving, Texas Police Department’s Bomb Squad, enlightened the Southlake Rotary Club about the perils involved with detecting IEDs, explosives, explosive chemicals, pyrotechnics and ammunition on June 7, 2019.  Sgt. Williams brought with him the Bomb Squad’s bomb robot, which was VERY COOL – as well as a VERY heavy bomb suit (perhaps 80-100 lbs.?). A bomb suit, also known as a blast suit, is a heavy suit of body armor designed to withstand the pressure generated by a bomb and any fragments the bomb may produce.  The bomb suit was fun to look at and touch --- yet entirely sobering when you consider that an actual living person must put himself/herself within the confines of this undoubtedly oppressive and scorching ensemble while trying to disarm an explosive!  As an officer of the Bomb Squad, we want to thank Sgt. Williams for his wonderful and informative presentation, as well as applaud him for keeping our community/world safe. He and his colleagues put their very lives at risk for public safety --- so give a big THANK YOU to first responders and others serving and sacrificing for our country today!   #wearerotary #peopleofaction #rotaryconnectstheworld.
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Southlake Rotary Club's Assembly
 
Posted by LISA MCBEE
 
 
The Southlake Rotary Club inducted nine NEW members on May 3, 2019, demonstrating our Club’s vibrancy and strength!!!  Pictured (left to right) are Rotarians Dan Phillips (transfer), Jon Glover (new member), Paul Socket (new member), Deputy Fire Chief of Southlake, Kurt Hall (transfer), Joe Mattioli (transfer), Phyllis Catton (Board Member, International), Dave Harrow (new member), Lisa Harrow (new member), Lindsay Hubbell (new member, Jack Cutshall (new member, Todd Martin(new member) & Southlake Rotary President Arlin Gold-Stegmair.  Classification speeches will be delivered by our new members on July 5, 2019.  We look forward to hearing from each of our awesome new members!!!! #wearerotary #peopleofaction #rotaryconnectstheworld
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Dagmar Fleming: “Three Mistakes That Cost Entrepreneurs a Bigger Income.”
 
Posted by Lisa McBee on May 11, 2019
#peopleofaction #rotaryconnectstheworld #wearerotary
 
The vibrant and entertaining Dagmar Fleming spoke at the Southlake Rotary Club this past Friday and shared her expertise with us on “Three Mistakes that Cost Entrepreneurs a Bigger Income.”  For those entrepreneurs needing more sales, struggling with inconsistent revenue, fighting too hard to get new customers, and believing they are not making the money they want, Dagmar demonstrated how to beat three potential success saboteurs that keep us stuck below our revenue potential. We all left feeling fired-up, focused, and equipped with:
 
  • Easy strategies necessary to rocket our businesses forward and achieve levels never hit before.
  • The #1 most overlooked TOOL FOR SUCCESS (Every accomplished leader uses this one)
  • The ability to identify and dissolve (once and for all) limiting MONEY BELIEFS and deep emotional reasons we may not know we even have that BLOCK our success.
Many of us left this meeting feeling ready to create a new powerful money mindset that will change our business and lives.  A big thank you to Dagmar Fleming for her wonderful presentation!!!  Here is a link to Dagmar’s website: https://www.dagmarfleming.com/.  #wearerotary #peopleofaction #rotaryconnectstheworld
 
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Southlake Rotary's Cioppino Night Fundraiser
Posted by Lisa McBee on Jun 13, 2019
 
 
Dear Community Partner,
 
The Rotary Club of Southlake is hosting our Inaugural  Cioppino Night Fundraiser  on June 13th .  This event supports the charitable contributions of the Southlake Rotary Club, enabling the Southlake Rotary Club to provide much needed service projects and supply aid to our local and global communities.
 
This year’s event will be held on Thursday, June 13th, 6:00-10:00 p.m  at Paradise Cove, Southlake. This is our 1st Annual Celebration, with residents of Southlake, Grapevine and surrounding areas.
 
Proceeds from this event will fund our charitable projects, including Southlake DPS Appreciation Day, Southlake Rotary Club Scholarships for DPS Officer’s college bound children and our Literacy Initiative for Grapevine and Southlake students. Your generosity will in turn support global aid to Rotary International’s Six Areas of Focus:  
  • Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution
  • Disease Prevention and Treatment
  • Water and Sanitation
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Basic Education and Literacy
  • Economic and Community Development
This is just a handful of the causes you will be supporting with your sponsorship. You will also be included in all signage for event, social media coverage, and web content. We LOVE to brag on our partners and supporters! 
If you are interested in becoming a part of this tradition, please fill out the enclosed
Sponsorship Confirmation and return it to the Southlake Rotary Club, P.O. Box 92103, Southlake, TX 76092. If you would like additional details about this year’s event, or the Rotary Club of Southlake, please contact Arlin Gold at 858.525.5221. Thank you immensely for
your consideration and we look forward to hearing from you soon.
 
Yours in service,
Arlin Gold
President, Southlake Rotary Club
 
Please check the level you would like to graciously contribute:
c   Clam Shell – Silverware Sponsor -$100
c   Crab Catcher – Linen Sponsor-$200
c   Jumbo Shrimp-Décor Sponsor- $300
c   Shooting Fish in a Barrel - $350
c   Drunken Dolphin - $500
c   Tipsy Mermaid- $500
c   Deadliest Catch -$500
Sponsorship Confirmation is due to the Rotary Club of Southlake by Thursday, May 30th in order for recognition to appear in publicity materials.
Company/Family:            _____________________________________________________
Contact Name:  ­­­­­­­­_____________________________________________________
Title:                                      ­­­­­­­­_____________________________________________________
Email Address:  ­­­­­­­­_____________________________________________________
Phone:                 ­­­­­­­­______________________         Fax:        _____________________
Southlake Rotary Club is a not-for-profit organization, and your contribution is greatly appreciated. The Internal Revenue Service code requires us to acknowledge your contributions in writing and to state that we provided no goods or services in consideration for your gift. Therefore, the full amount of your donation is a tax-deductible contribution to the extent allowed by law. Please keep the receipt we send you with your tax records. Your charitable deduction may be disallowed if you are unable to provide this acknowledgement to the Internal Revenue Service upon request.
Signature:           ___________________________             Date:     _____________________
 
Please complete and return with payment made out to Southlake Rotary Club, P.O. Box 92103 Southlake, TX 76092
For credit card payments:
Please contact Sue Brown via email @Southlakerotarytreas@gmail.com
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Tracy Herbert: “Achieving Audacious Goals While Overcoming Setback"
Posted by Lisa McBee on Apr 25, 2019
 
Tracy Herbert came to speak to our Club last Friday imparting her inspirational subject,  “Achieving Audacious Goals While Overcoming Setback.”  She opened up her speech with a beautiful and moving video depicting her celebrated and renowned bike ride across our nation --Tracy rode her bicycle 3,527 miles from Golden Gate Bridge to the Brooklyn Bridge to provide hope and spread awareness about diabetes, a disease she herself has battled since childhood.  The video depicted the exciting conclusion of her bike ride, which was filmed on the Dr. Oz Show. 
 
Tracy provided our club with a wonderful example of bravery, diligence and fearlessness. Tracy courageously rode her bike across the country alone, BY HERSELF, without any following pacers, trekking through oftentimes dangerous and daunting countrysides.  She only had her cell phone for navigation and communication with her husband, which often had no service!!! 
 
Southlake Rotarians had an opportunity to purchase her bestselling books, “Diabetes Tragedy to Triumph: Lessons From 40 Years of Beating the Odds,” and “Ride for Hope: One Woman's Solo 3,527 Mile Bicycle Ride that inspired the Nation.”  To learn more about Tracy go to her website at: https://tracyherbert.com. wearerotary #peopleofaction #rotaryconnectstheworld
Southlake Rotary Club's Rotarian of the Quarter
Posted by Lisa McBee on Mar 15, 2019
Southlake Rotary Club’s announces Marjorie Herrera Lewis as it’s "Rotarian of the Quarter" -- 1st Quarter of 2019
 
 
 
Under the auspices of the 2019-20 Rotary International’s presidential theme, “Rotary Connects the World,” the Southlake Rotary Club began a program to recognize each quarter a "Southlake Rotarian of the Quarter," one who best exemplifies the "Rotary Connects the World" theme. With the theme of ‘connection’ to our communities and helping those in need at the heart of each Rotarian’s commitment, the Board of the Southlake Rotary choose Marjorie Herrera Lewis, inducted into our Club on December 7, 2018, as our first quarter “Southlake Rotarian of the Quarter.” 
 
Marjorie Herrera Lewis, an accomplished sports writer and novelist, recently published her historical novel When the Men Were Gone, set in WWII and chronicling the first female football coach in the state of Texas, Tylene Wilson! Based on a true story, When the Men Were Gone is a powerful and vibrant novel of perseverance and personal courage under severe oppression. Marjorie generously donated every cent of her per-book royalties (about $1/book) for books sold between January 14-20 to the Rotary Literacy Program, raising $500 for the Rotary Literacy Program. A BIG THANK YOU to Marjorie for her generosity AND for her wonderful book.  You can order the book online here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-the-men-w…/1127273390… #wearerotary.
 
Marjorie exemplifies the values of Rotary, including service above self, fellowship, leadership, and the passion for diversity and understanding. She has shared her gift of writing, her thinking, her time, and her awesome talent to our club and in support of our community and world. Marjorie also exemplifies a Member who selflessly DOES for the Club with no intent for accolades or recognition.
 
Marjorie has a lifelong passion for sports.  She wrote for many newspapers, including the Fort Worth Star Telegram and the Dallas Morning News.  She even becoming a beat writer for the Dallas Cowboys at age 29.  Throughout her career, Marjorie covered college and professional sports, including the Texas Rangers and Dallas Mavericks, as well as tennis and golf.  She also covered the Super Bowl, Wimbledon, the NCAA men's basketball tournament, and several college bowl games. While writing When the Men Were Gone, Marjorie even tried her hand at coaching football and was added to the Texas Wesleyan University football coaching staff!!!! She presently teaches media ethics as a university professor at the University of North Texas.
 
Marjorie has received numerous reviews lauding her book including in Sports Illustrated and the D Magazine. There is already a contract for the movie rights!!!! We give a big SHOUT OUT to Marge and her well-deserved success in this endeavor!!!  Please join us in congratulating Marjorie on her recognition as our “Rotarian Connects the World” Advocate for the 2nd Quarter of 2019.
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Update from Danny Vegel, our Global Scholar
Posted on Nov 07, 2018
 
We have an update from our Global Scholar, Danny Vegel.  Danny graduated from Carroll High School in Southlake and subsequently graduated from the US Naval Academy in 2017.  His mother, father and older brother are also US Naval Academy graduates  Here is the latest from Danny:
 

I just wanted to update you on the past two weeks. I had a great time attending the Rotary District Conference the previous weekend! District 1130 brought in some great speakers and chose a great location by the ocean. I had fantastic time meeting all the Rotarians based in London and interacting with the other Rotary Scholars at the conference. Unfortunately I did not meet anyone from the Hammersmith Club. Nevertheless, I was able to secure a chance to present to the Enfield Rotary Club in November! I have also enjoyed the chance to meet Rotarians at my host club. Stella Russell took great care of us at the conference. Last night, I also had a great time grabbing dinner with my councilor Anil Dhiri. Overall, it's been a great two weeks of Rotary events and meetings! On a separate topic, would it be possible to visit the Southlake Rotary Club during Christmas break? I plan to be home from December 17th to 28th. I would love to come visit on the 21st or 28th if there are meetings!

Very respectfully,

Danny Vegel

 
Danny Vegal, Global Rotary Scholar
Posted on Aug 24, 2018
Please come to our meeting today at noon to hear from Danny Vegel, Rotary Global Scholar, who has spent the past year studying in Beijing, China. This fine young man will be telling us all about his incredible adventure and giving us a firsthand glimpse at one way that Rotary—and our club in particular—is promoting greater cross-cultural understanding. 
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Our New Vision Statement
Posted by Stephanie Urchick on Aug 19, 2018
 
OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: Why Should You Care?
 

By Stephanie A. Urchick, chair of Rotary’s Strategic Planning Committee

We are now more than a year into the process of revisiting Rotary’s strategic plan, a process that will allow us to examine our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in order to move the organization in a direction that will allow Rotary to thrive in the years ahead. Our new vision statement is the first lap in that three-year journey.

You may have seen the vision statement and wondered what its relevance is to you. If Rotary were a ship approaching land, our new vision statement would be the lighthouse that keeps us from running aground. Our vision statement explains what we want to achieve, in the same way that our mission statement explains our focus, and our strategic plan represents how we are going to get there.

Strategic planning is a process, not an event. And it is certainly not limited to activity conducted in the board room. Almost 30,000 Rotarians, Rotaractors, and alumni participated in the 2017 triennial strategic planning survey sent out last January. Our strategy office and our consultant partner, Grant Thornton, then conducted countless focus groups, in-depth interviews, and discussions with Rotarians, non-Rotarians, Rotary leaders, alumni, Rotaractors, and others to gather more insight. Over the course of all these sessions, more than one million individuals had an opportunity to provide input.

Out of these focus groups, different elements emerged that were then tested around the world to be sure they were culturally appropriate to both a Rotarian and non-Rotarian audience. These elements became our 24-word vision statement.

“Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”

President-elect Barry Rassin did a masterful job of unpacking the vision statement to incoming district governors and other leaders at the 2018 International Assembly in January. More and more leaders and members are having a chance to see and hear the vision statement and think about how these words reflect the impact we wish to have on the world.

Entering the second year of the process, we will begin to test “priority concepts” that will move Rotary toward our vision statement. These concepts are being tested in every part of the world through additional focus groups, to ensure these concepts resonate in all geographies, all languages, and all cultures. In the third year, the rubber will hit the road. Strategies and tactics will be created and approved, and districts and clubs will be asked to try them and give us feedback.

Why is all this important? Let’s look at Amazon, a great example of the power of strategic planning. Amazon was the very first company to endorse free shipping. Amazon, researchers have noted, rose to power not by inventing a new product or service, but by analyzing the entire industry and making multiple moves into the future, much like a chess game.

Our three year-process allows for many checkpoints along the way to determine if we are still on the right track, if external or internal aspects have changed, and if a response to these changes requires altering our trajectory. When the strategic plan finally rolls out two years from now, there will be more than one million people who — because they had input — can say, “I helped shape that plan.”

What would we like you to do? Share the vision statement with your fellow club members. Think about what it means to your club. And look for opportunities to give your input into our strategic planning process. Help us chart a course for taking action to create lasting change.

 
Southlake Rotary Club Happy Hour
Posted on Aug 15, 2018
Awesome Southlake Rotarians at the August 9th Happy Hour at Coal Vines. A very big thank you to Brad Cavnar on taking care of the first round. <3
Southlake Rotary Strategizing Session
Posted on Aug 19, 2018
#wearerotary. Seeking professional guidance and assistance with our club’s goals, organization and activities can be a FUN event, as our Southlake Rotary Club recently discovered. A big THANK YOU to Rotarian Gene Davenport and his awesome team, who helps small clubs like ours develop their strategic planning programs. We are looking forward to presenting a summary of our findings to our club very soon....
Incoming President Inducted
Posted on Jul 10, 2018
Arlin Gold-Stegmair was inducted as President of the Southlake Rotary Club. Service Above Self. #Wearerotary
Update from Global Scholar, Danny Vegel

Everything is going great here in Beijing! I have one more month of class to go and then I have my thesis defense. I should be all finished up with this part of the program by early July! With the end of the semester in sight, it's hard to believe how quickly time has flown by. At this point, I'm comfortably settled into life in Beijing.

 

It's been a great experience making friends with people from all over the world. I've particularly enjoyed getting to know some of the Chinese students better this semester and getting the chance to be more involved with everything that is happening in Beijing. I was able to organize a clothing drive among international students earlier in the year to donate to a local charity. We were able to muster a few bags worth of winter clothes. Hopefully we can organize another one this summer as people are moving out.

 

I've also really enjoyed my classes so far this semester. I am currently taking courses on China and the Global Economy, China's Foreign Policy, East Asia and International Relations, and a Mandarin Chinese course. Given the US-China relationship right now, it is a very fascinating time to be in China and hearing Chinese opinions on everything going on. 

 

In addition, I've was able to get in contact with the London Rotary Club and joined in on one of their meetings in March! It was very cool to join a video chat with so many people from all over the world. I am excited to have been scheduled in for a presentation to them on June 21st! 

 

Please extend my thanks and greetings to everyone at the Southlake Rotary Club! This has been an amazing experience so far and I look forward to seeing everyone again in person when I get back home to Texas. 

 

Sichuan, China
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New Member

 

On April 13th, we welcomed our newest member, Sarah Meier, to Rotary. Sarah is a Fine Wine Specialist with Republic National Distributing Company, calling on several restaurants and retailers in the Southlake and Mid-Cities area. Sarah and her husband live in Northeast Keller and enjoy spending time with friends, family, and their two pups. She joined Rotary to build stronger ties to her community and practice Rotary’s values daily, putting Service above Self.

 

 

Russell Maryland

Russell Maryland (3x Super Bowl winner with our Dallas Cowboys – among many other accolades) regaled our club with humorous and encouraging stories from his football life, stories whose lessons transcend football. Thanks again, Russell. How ‘bout that Cowboy!

Dictionary Distribution
 

We distributed more than 1,000 dictionaries in 9 elementary schools this year. It was hard to tell who had more fun – the students or the Rotarians.

13th Annual DPS Appreciation Event

Thanks to our many generous sponsors and volunteers, Rotary’s 13th Annual DPS Appreciation Event was a huge success. Saturday October 30th, in Southlake Town Square, hundreds of people had fun, while honoring our public servants in the Department of Public Safety.  We joined forces with the City of Southlake to present the DPS Appreciation event in conjunction with National Night Out and Fire Prevention Safety at Southlake Town Square.  

 

 

We awarded $6,000 in scholarships to four children of DPS employees (for a total of $59,000 over last 11 years). Southlake Firefighter/Paramedic, Jay Nunnally, was recognized as the Officer of the Year and received a gift basket filled with gifts and certificates donated by numerous local merchants. More than 400 people ate free burgers, BBQ, hot dogs, and sandwiches. In addition, there were various family-friendly activities, including a balloon artist, face painter, petting zoo, police and fire vehicles and personnel, as well as safety give-aways. 

 

Thank you to everyone who made the Blood Drive a success. Carter Blood Care collected 14 units (which can be used to help save 42 lives) and arranged for more donations.

 

 

 

 

Please join us in thanking our sponsors, including:

DPS Officer of the Year
Southlake Firefighter/Paramedic, Jay Nunnally, has been selected to receive the DPS officer of the year award. He was selected based on his continued efforts in teaching and mentoring new fire department personnel. Mr. Nunnally is one of Southlake’s EMS Field Training Officers, whose primary task is providing emergency medical education to new fire department members and current employees.
 
 
Report from Global Scholar, Danny Vegel

Danny Vegel (SL Rotary Sponsored Global Scholar) reported on his recent visit to the Beijing Rotary club, emailing that “It was great to meet people from all over the world with a desire to serve others.” Vegal has been busy with orientation and his classes, which recently began.

 

Beijing Rotary Club president, Russell Brown OBE and Southlake Rotary Global Scholar, Danny Vegel, exchange rotary banners.

 

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Farewell Elena; welcome home Emily

Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace one young person at a time. Students learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens. Exchanges for students 15 to 19 years old are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries.

Last week we bid adieu to Elena Morata, our exchange student, before she returned to her home in Spain.  This week we will welcome back Rod Hall’s daughter, Emily, who very recently completed a ten-month immersion in Sardinia, Italy.

 

Long-term exchanges last a full academic year, and students attend local schools and live with multiple host families. Short-term exchanges last from several days to three months and are often structured as camps, tours, or homestays that take place when school is not in session.

For more information, visit https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/youth-exchanges
2017-18 Officers
 
 
Changing of the guard: Out-going President Marshall Ryan hands the gavel to Brandon Fincher.
 
 
Board members John Pichler, Sue Brown, and Arlin Gold.
 
Thank you all for your service to our club!
 
Class of 2017 USNA Graduation and Commissioning

Rotary Global Grant Scholarship recipient Danny Vegel at his graduation and commissioning ceremony in Annapolis on May 26, 2017.

 

 

The Blue Angels flyover started off the program. Thank you, Danny and classmates, for your service to our country.

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New member inductions
We are excited to announce that we inducted seven new members on March 17th: Brad Cavnar (insurance), Chris Monroe (insurance), Dana White (lawyer),  Kristina Guzman (residential real estate), Russell Wilkens (realtor), Scott Wicke (financial advisor), and Tonya Cybuski (insurance). 
 
Jim Giffin (Secretary), Brandon Fincher (President Elect), Scott Wicke, Russell Wilkens, Tonya Cybuski, Dana White, and Sue Brown (Treasurer)
 
Welcome all!
Club of the Year

We are proud to announce that at the District Conference (May 13), our club was recognized as the Rotary Club of the Year for small clubs.

 

 

There are about 25 clubs in the district that qualify as small clubs. Southlake Rotary was recognized and awarded in almost every category:

 

Vocational Service Award – 1st Place

Foundation Award – 1st Place

Public Image Award – 1st Place

International Service Award – 1st Place

Youth Service Award – 2nd Place

Membership Award – 2nd Place

Club Service Award – 2nd Place

 

Although we don't do it for awards, it’s nice to be recognized by our peers and fellow Rotarians for our achievements. Thanks to the team efforts of our growing membership and others the community, we have been able to accomplish a lot for a small club. With your help, we look forward to accomplishing more in the years to come.

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End Polio Now
We’re so close to ending polio. Since 1988, we’ve seen a worldwide reduction in polio cases of 99.9%. Last year, we only saw wild polio cases in three countries. For more on polio and Rotary’s efforts to end polio click here or visit www.endpolio.org.
4-Way Test Speech Contest
Posted on Feb 10, 2017

At our February 10, 2017 meeting, we heard 5 excellent speeches from Southlake high school students who competed in the club level of the 4-Way Test speech contest. Many thanks to these students and their Speech-Debate teacher, David Brown. 

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DPS Appreciation

Southlake Rotary and the City of Southlake joined efforts in presenting a successful DPS Appreciation event in conjunction with National Night Out and Fire Prevention Safety this fall.  The evening was filled with food, entertainment, children activities, tours of DPS vehicles, balloon artist, superheroes and more!  

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Rotarians Visit from Sanuma Rotary Club in Tome, Japan
 
The Southlake Rotary Club hosted 3 Rotarians, Toshimitsu Takahashi, Nobuhiro Onodera and Aikihiro Oikawa, from the Sanuma Rotary Club of Tome, Japan May 12-15.  Tome, Japan is also the City of Southlake's Sister City.  Southlake Rotarians hosted a welcome reception at The Marq in Southlake in their honor.  
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Upcoming Events:
 
Board Meeting
February 14, 2020
11:00 am
Timarron Country Club
 
Happy Hour
February 27, 2020 (Thursday)
Kirby's Steakhouse
3305 TX-114, Southlake, TX 76092
5:00-8:00 pm
 
Keeping Southlake Beautiful
Trash Pick-Up Day
February 29, 2020 (Saturday)
10:00 am
Silicon Drive --- Meet at Dragon Stadium
 
 
 

Southlake's Rotarian of the Quarter

Southlake Rotary Club Recognizes John Pichler as “Rotarian of the Quarter – 4th Quarter of 2019
 
Posted by Marge Lewis on Oct 11, 2019
 
Under the auspices of the 2019-20 Rotary International’s presidential theme, “Rotary Connects the World,” the Southlake Rotary Club initiated selection and recognition each quarter our of our "Rotarian of the Quarter" Club Advocate. With the theme of ‘connection’ to our communities and helping those in need” at the heart of each Rotarian’s service commitment, the Board of the Southlake Rotary has chosen John Pichler, as our 4th quarter “Rotarian of the Quarter.” John exemplifies the values of Rotary, including service above self, fellowship, leadership, and a passion for others.
 
“If you want something done, ask a busy person,” is a popular mantra, but when it comes to the Southlake Rotary, asking a busy person is not necessary because John Pichler never has to be asked.  This busy person is a ready volunteer.  Because of this, John has been named Southlake Rotarian of the Quarter.
 
“He’s always so busy that I have no idea how he makes time for so much,” said Southlake Club President Dana White. “But he’s always the go-to person in our club, and it’s really nice.”
 
John has been a Rotarian for 21 years, beginning with his March 1998 membership in the Metroport Rotary Club. Fifteen years ago, he co-founded the Southlake Rotary Club, and between the two clubs, he has served as President, Treasurer, Sergeant-At-Arms, Foundation Chair, and Programs Manager, a position he currently holds.
 
Dana said the club has long been eager to recognize John as Rotarian of the Quarter but because he so often attends the club’s board meetings, he tends to request someone else be so honored. Fortunately, John was unable to attend a recent board meeting, so without his dissent, the board jumped on the opportunity to honor him. “It’s been a long time coming,” Dana said.
 
Along with Phyllis Catton, John recently co-chaired the 2019 Department of Public Safety Appreciation Event, the club’s largest fundraiser and the most successful on record. Not only did he co-chair the event, but as an owner of a small commercial sign company, he also provided the signage for the event. He founded Identitec in Southlake 22 years ago. Coupled with his desire to serve an organization that effects positive changes locally and globally, John enjoys the fellowship of other Rotarians.
 
John has married to his “ever supportive” wife, Sherry, for 38 years. They have two adult children and one grandchild. John is looking forward to one day scaling back his daily business responsibilities in order to travel and devote more time to Rotary.  Congratulations, John Pichler, Rotarian of the Quarter.
 
Please join us in congratulating John on his recognition as our “Rotarian of the Quarter” for the 4th Quarter of 2019! #wearerotary #peopleofaction #rotaryconnectstheworld
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Southlake Rotary Club’s Recognizes Lisa McBee as “Rotarian of the Quarter – 3rd Quarter of 2019
Posted by Marjorie Lewis on Jun 21, 2019
Under the auspices of the 2019-20 Rotary International’s presidential theme, “Rotary Connects the World,” the Southlake Rotary Club initiated selection and recognition each quarter our of our "Rotarian of the Quarter" Club Advocate. With the theme of ‘connection’ to our communities and helping those in need” at the heart of each Rotarian’s service commitment, the Board of the Southlake Rotary has chosen Lisa McBee, inducted into our Club on January 16, 2018, as our third quarter “Rotarian of the Quarter.”
 
Lisa McBee, a Southlake attorney, not only exemplifies the values of Rotary in her work specializing in immigration law but in her role as a member of Rotary International. As a member of the Southlake Rotary Club, Lisa has volunteered her time and resources through her participation in our Club’s service projects, including:
 
  • DPS (Department of Public Safety) Appreciation Day/Officer of the Year Award;
  • Scholarships for the children of Southlake DPS police officers and firefighters;
  • Quarterly Trash Pick Up for the City of Southlake’s ‘Adopt a Street Program’;
  • GRACE Christmas Cottage Toy Drive & GRACE Pantry food drives;
  • Providing resources & support to the Community Storehouse & Metroport Meals on Wheels;
  • Delivering winter garments to area Homeless Shelters; and
  • Sponsorship of a Rotary International foreign exchange student;  and
  • Sponsorship of a dental clinic in Costa Rica
 
While Lisa has volunteered for these worthy causes and for many more, she is being recognized as our Club’s “Rotarian of the Quarter” for the personal touch she brings to Rotary. A birthday or an anniversary will never go unrecognized by Lisa, who sends out handwritten cards to every Southlake Rotary member to commemorate the milestone events.
 
“I like to show my appreciation,” Lisa said. “It’s also a reflection of my love of language.” She also sends out handwritten thank-you notes to guest speakers. Acknowledging that the handwritten notes is, unfortunately, a dying art, Lisa prefers to keep that personal form of communication alive. In addition, however, Lisa also utilizes her 21st century communication skills by updating the Southlake chapter website.
 
“I like showcasing people who are important to the club,” she said.  It is not only within Rotary that Lisa exemplifies the values of Rotary, including service above self, fellowship, leadership, and passion for diversity and understanding. She lives these values in her professional life as an attorney with a primary focus on employment-based immigration law, with an emphasis on H-1B non-immigrant visas. Lisa enjoys the opportunity to work with diverse clients throughout the world and collaborating with human resources personnel to develop innovative immigration solutions for meeting emerging hiring needs.
 
Lisa has been an attorney for 13 years, most recently with the Law Office of Dana L. White, PLLC. Lisa joined her sister, fellow Southlake Rotarian Dana, in Dana’s Southlake office when Lisa moved back to Texas after several decades in Kansas and Missouri.  A native of Texas, Lisa was born in Azle and raised in Corpus Christi. She has a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Kansas and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She is a member of White’s Chapel United Methodist Church and became a member of Rotary shortly after moving to Southlake in December 2017.
 
Reflecting on Rotary’s big picture, Lisa said she appreciates the work Rotary does for the world. “I enjoy doing it while working with like-minded people,” she said. As for the smaller scale, what Lisa also enjoys about Rotary is, “Coming together for our group lunches, the camaraderie and for the people who can be so funny.”
 
Please join us in congratulating Lisa on her recognition as our “Rotarian of the Quarter” for the 3rd Quarter of 2019! #wearerotary #peopleofaction #rotaryconnectstheworld
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Southlake Rotary Club's Rotarian of the Quarter
Posted by Lisa McBee on Mar 15, 2019
Southlake Rotary Club’s announces Marjorie Herrera Lewis as it’s "Rotarian of the Quarter" -- 1st Quarter of 2019
 
 
 
Under the auspices of the 2019-20 Rotary International’s presidential theme, “Rotary Connects the World,” the Southlake Rotary Club began a program to recognize each quarter a "Southlake Rotarian of the Quarter," one who best exemplifies the "Rotary Connects the World" theme. With the theme of ‘connection’ to our communities and helping those in need at the heart of each Rotarian’s commitment, the Board of the Southlake Rotary choose Marjorie Herrera Lewis, inducted into our Club on December 7, 2018, as our first quarter “Southlake Rotarian of the Quarter.” 
 
Marjorie Herrera Lewis, an accomplished sports writer and novelist, recently published her historical novel When the Men Were Gone, set in WWII and chronicling the first female football coach in the state of Texas, Tylene Wilson! Based on a true story, When the Men Were Gone is a powerful and vibrant novel of perseverance and personal courage under severe oppression. Marjorie generously donated every cent of her per-book royalties (about $1/book) for books sold between January 14-20 to the Rotary Literacy Program, raising $500 for the Rotary Literacy Program. A BIG THANK YOU to Marjorie for her generosity AND for her wonderful book.  You can order the book online here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-the-men-w…/1127273390… #wearerotary.
 
Marjorie exemplifies the values of Rotary, including service above self, fellowship, leadership, and the passion for diversity and understanding. She has shared her gift of writing, her thinking, her time, and her awesome talent to our club and in support of our community and world. Marjorie also exemplifies a Member who selflessly DOES for the Club with no intent for accolades or recognition.
 
Marjorie has a lifelong passion for sports.  She wrote for many newspapers, including the Fort Worth Star Telegram and the Dallas Morning News.  She even becoming a beat writer for the Dallas Cowboys at age 29.  Throughout her career, Marjorie covered college and professional sports, including the Texas Rangers and Dallas Mavericks, as well as tennis and golf.  She also covered the Super Bowl, Wimbledon, the NCAA men's basketball tournament, and several college bowl games. While writing When the Men Were Gone, Marjorie even tried her hand at coaching football and was added to the Texas Wesleyan University football coaching staff!!!! She presently teaches media ethics as a university professor at the University of North Texas.
 
Marjorie has received numerous reviews lauding her book including in Sports Illustrated and the D Magazine. There is already a contract for the movie rights!!!! We give a big SHOUT OUT to Marge and her well-deserved success in this endeavor!!!  Please join us in congratulating Marjorie on her recognition as our “Rotarian Connects the World” Advocate for the 2nd Quarter of 2019.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Southlake Rotary wins 6 awards at the  2018 District Conference (Small Club category):

1st place International Service

2nd Membership

2nd Club Service

2nd Community Service

3rd Foundation Score

3rd Vocational Service

 

Community Service Projects

Keep Southlake Beautiful Trash Pick-Up
DPS Appreciation Day
Student Scholarships
Salvation Army
Community Store House
Meals on Wheels
Blood Drive
Wine Discovery Fund Raiser
International Exchange Student
Toasty Toes (socks for the homeless/destitute)
 

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Board Members
President
Dana White
President Elect
Dave Harrow
Immediate Past President
Arlin Gold
Secretary
Sue Brown
Treasurer
Dan Phillips
Service Projects
Arlin Gold
International Service
Fluffy Catton
Rotary Foundation
John Pichler
Membership
Jim Giffin
Website/Social Media/Public Relations
Lisa McBee
Youth Services
Sean Cerone
Sergeant-at-Arms
Arlin Gold

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ORGANIZATION LINKS

 

Speakers

Past Speakers
Dave Parks
Jan 24, 2020 12:00 PM
How to Keep Your Brain Young and Healthy
Steve Keasler
Jan 17, 2020 12:00 PM
Carroll ISD’s Executive Director for Athletics
Gary Fickes
Jan 10, 2020 12:00 PM
Northeast Tarrant County Commissioner
Southlake DPS Employees of Year/ DPS Organizers
Dec 06, 2019 12:00 PM
Meet Southlake DPS Employees of the Year & DPS Organizers
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Birthdays & Anniversaries

Member Birthdays:
  • Randy McCauley
    February 19
  • Dan Phillips
    February 21
Anniversaries:
  • Dan Phillips
    Mayra
    February 14
Join Date:
  • Marshall Ryan
    January 10, 2006
    14 years
  • Lisa McBee
    January 16, 2018
    2 years
  • Jim Giffin
    January 27, 1999
    21 years
  • Darenda Rangel
    February 26, 2016
    4 years
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