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Life Post-Mayor
Aug. 03, 2022
Mr. LaRosiliere is a decorated public figure, community organizer and an expert in the financial planning and wealth management arena. He has a track record of building wealth for his clients, constituents and community, and is recognized for taking a unique approach to solving problems and building for the future. During his two-term tenure as Mayor through 2021, Mr. LaRosiliere was instrumental in driving immense economic development for Plano while improving the lives of its residents and especially, its young people. From adding over forty-thousand high paying jobs to Plano through countless major corporate relocations, to founding the Nourishing Hope program to reduce childhood hunger, as well as creating the Mayor’s Summer Internship Program and securing a partnership for Plano with Paul Quinn College’s Urban Work model, his focus on making the world a better place and inspiring others is relentless. Prior to being elected Mayor, Mr. LaRosiliere served on Plano’s City Council for 6 years from 2005 to 2011. Because of his long-term strategic and visionary approach, Mr. LaRosiliere’s work on Council set numerous critical foundations for Plano. From lowering tax rates and increasing public service to making investments in community funding, his work before and during his time as Mayor helped make Plano what it is today. The city has achieved countless national accolades and has been recognized for numerous awards like Happiest Places to Live, Best Places to Find Employment, Best City in Texas, Safest Cities in the US and Best Places to Retire. Since 2008 Mr. LaRosiliere has also been the Senior Vice President, Wealth Management at UBS, a global wealth management firm. Over the years his team has won numerous financial accolades from Forbes, Barron’s and the Financial Times, being recognized as some of the top wealth managers in the country. His appointment to UBS’ D&I Council has also allowed him to expand on the tireless work he invests in mentoring in addition to building a more diverse and inclusive organization. Prior to 2008, he held Advisor roles at Morgan Stanley, A.G. Edwards and Prudential Financial. Mr. LaRosiliere has been a Member on the Texas Health Resource Hospital of Plano Presidents Council and is currently a Member and past Board Member on the Plano Metro Rotary Club. He is avidly involved in his community and has spoken on topics ranging from leadership to education, presenting everything from State of the City Addresses as Mayor to Keynote presentations for some of Plano’s largest employers including Capital One, Toyota, Liberty Mutual, FedEx Office, NTT DATA, JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Ericson, Hilti, Baylor Scott-White Hospital and Boeing to name a few. He is passionate about empowering people and making positive change in the community whenever he has the opportunity. As a graduate of City College of New York, Mr. LaRosiliere holds a bachelor’s degree. In addition, he is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA). Of all the joy in his life, he finds the most with his family, including his wife Tracy, and their two daughters, Brianna and Maya. |
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How to Stop Mass Shooters without Violence: From Columbine to Uvalde
Aug. 10, 2022
BIO: Raised in Atlantic City in a family of private investigators, Rob worked his first case at the age of twelve. While aspiring as a comedian in Los Angeles in the early 90's, he was employed at a premiere investigative firm. Here, he found himself assigned to a new breed of faceless perpetrators: Online Offenders. Rob conducted some of the world’s first intellectual property-related cyber investigations, and pioneered the study of the ‘Virtual Crime Scene’. He resides in Collin County, Texas and spends his time with his wife and dogs, and his brother Jason (who works with him) and his family. He enjoys being at coffee shops or pubs; either alone with his laptop or having conversations with good people. His client portfolio includes many of those that are regularly featured on the Forbes® list of The World's Most Valuable Brands. Rob is a Private Eye, Funny Guy, Writer, Freemason, Gen-Xer, Libertarian, and a Gene Hackman fan. Columbine to Uvalde: Preventing Active Shooters
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Plano High School Football
Aug. 17, 2022
Jeff Smith was born and raised in Gainesville, Texas and attended Callisburg High School. After graduation in 1990, he attended Baylor University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in December of 1995. After leaving Baylor, Smith began his coaching career in Plano ISD in 1996. Over the course of seven years in Plano, he coached at Robinson MS, Schimelpfenig MS, Vines HS and served on Gerald Brence’s staff at Plano Senior High. After leaving Plano, other coaching stops included Lorena HS from 2003-2007, Lake Highlands from 2007-2009 where he was the Defensive Coordinator, and from 2010-2018, he served as the Head Football Coach and Athletic Coordinator at McKinney High School. In 2018, Smith made the transition into athletic administration and became the Assistant Athletic Director in Prosper ISD, where he remained until January of 2020. During that time as an Assistant AD, Smith returned to school to complete his Masters in Athletic Administration from Texas A&M Commerce. Finally, in February of 2020, Smith had the opportunity to come back home to Plano ISD where he assumed the role of Athletic Director. Jeff Smith has been married to his wife Kelli for 26 years and they have two children: Jake Smith, who attends the University of Texas at Dallas and Allie, who attends Collin College. |
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SMU Athletics, Name Image Likeness Policy, Transfer Policies and Realignment in College Sports
Sep. 07, 2022
Rick Hart was named SMU's Director of Athletics on July 16, 2012. |
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High Adventure Treks Organization - for Dad and Daughters, and Dads and Sons
Sep. 21, 2022
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Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency
Oct. 26, 2022
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Nov. 15, 2022 5:30 p.m.
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School Safety, Crime and Other Issues
Nov. 16, 2022
Meet the Chief of PoliceChief Ed Drain started his law enforcement career with the Plano Police Department in 1994. He worked in Patrol, the Neighborhood Police Unit, and Traffic Investigations. He also served on the SWAT Team and the Bomb Squad. He progressed through the ranks as a Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain. In 2006, Chief Drain was appointed as the Assistant Police Chief, a position he held for 10 years. During that time, Chief Drain managed all operational areas of the department, including Patrol Services, Criminal Investigations, and Support Services. From June 2015 to September 2015, Chief Drain served as the Interim Chief for the Murphy Police Department while still employed with the Plano Police Department. In July 2016, Chief Drain was appointed as the Interim Chief for the Amarillo Police Department. In October 2016, Chief Drain was formally selected as the Police Chief for the Amarillo Police Department. In February 2020, Chief Drain returned to Plano to serve as the Police Chief. Prior to his career in law enforcement, Chief Drain served in the U.S. Army as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) officer. Upon leaving active military service, he continued to serve in the Army Reserves. Between April 2004 and April 2005, he was recalled to active duty and assigned to the Third U.S. Army Corps in Iraq, where he was awarded a Bronze Star and other military decorations. Chief Drain retired from the Army Reserves in 2007 as a Lieutenant Colonel with 24 years of active and reserve military service. Education & Certifications Chief Drain is a graduate of the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration (ILEA) School of Police Supervision and the School of Executive Leadership. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He is certified by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) as an instructor and Master Peace Officer. Chief Drain has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at Arlington, a Certification in Public Management from the University of Texas at Dallas, and a Masters of Business Administration Degree from Amberton University. FamilyChief Drain's wife, Linda, previously worked as an Assistant District Attorney for Collin, Potter, and Randall Counties and is now retired. |
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Special Event
Nov. 30, 2022 12:00 p.m.
On November's 5th Wednesday - November 30, 2022, Plano Metro Rotary club will meet in McKinney for a special tour of the Collin County Courthouse, hosted by the Honorable Andrea Thompson, Presiding Judge of the 416 District Court. The tour will run from Noon to 1:00ish. We will meet at the cafeteria on the lower level (take the escalator down and head toward the back of the back of the building).
Address: 2100 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney, TX 75071
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Dec. 07, 2022 5:30 p.m.
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Dec. 07, 2022 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Please join us at EG Steak (same location as last year) for our Holiday Party December 7 beginning at 5:30 pm. Each member may bring 1 guest and dinner for you and your guest will be covered by the club, cash bar will be available.
The restaurant is located in the Stonebriar Mall parking area, just off the 121 feeder road. The address is 8650 TX 121, Frisco, 75034.
Andrea would like to get a headcount so please RSVP to her if you plan to attend and if you will be bringing a guest.
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World Cup 2026 and other Dallas Sporting Events
Jan. 04, 2023
Serving as the Executive Director for the Dallas Sports Commission, Monica Paul plays an essential role in implementing bid strategies and marketing programs that enhance Dallas' acquisition of sports competitions and events, including solicitation of Olympic, professional, collegiate and amateur sports, events and meetings. Most recently, she was honored by Connect Sports in 2015 as one of the Top IX Women in the Sports Tourism Industry and by Connect Magazine as being one of the "40 Under 40: Class of 2013," as a leader and innovator in the industry. Paul also works closely with professional leagues, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Olympic National Governing Bodies and amateur sports federations, selling Dallas as a first-class destination for events, conventions and meetings. She liaised with the Super Bowl XLV Host Committee in 2011 and served as Executive Director of the Dallas World Cup Bid Committee in 2010 and 2017. Paul has also served on or lead the Local Organizing Committees for the NBA All-Star 2010, the NCAA Men's Final Four 2014, College Football Playoff National Championship 2015, WWE WrestleMania 2016 and the 2017 NCAA Women's Final Four. Prior to joining the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau in 2008, Paul was the Associate Director of Events at USA Volleyball where she oversaw the international events for the USA Women's and Men's National Teams from 2007-2008. She was also the Director of Competition for the 2007 National Senior Games in Louisville, Kentucky, where 12,000 senior athletes competed in 18 sports over a 16-day period. Prior to the NSGA, Paul was Director of International and Domestic Events for USA Taekwondo from 2004-2006 and Director of Events, Marketing and Sponsorships for the Junior Volleyball Association of Austin from 2001-2003. While at the University of Texas at Austin, Monica joined USA Volleyball in 1997 as the Technical Coordinator for the USA Women's National Team and was a part of the USA Delegation for the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games. Paul earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education at the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Arts degree in Sports Administration from the University of Northern Colorado. She has served on the National Senior Games Board of Directors and Executive Committee, the Heart of Dallas Board of Directors, and the North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Paul currently serves on the SMU Athletic Forum Board of Directors, the Jason Witten's SCORE Foundation Board of Directors, Women in Sports & Events (WISE) DFW Chapter Advisory Board, the University of North Texas Sports Entertainment Management Industry Advisory Board, the Connect Sports Advisory Board, and the Dallas Innovators in Sports & Events (DISE) Advisory Board. During the Fall 2019 semester, Paul will be teaching Contemporary Issues in Sport Management at Southern Methodist University within the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development. An avid volleyball fan, she remains actively involved in the sport, representing the USA as a Technical Delegate on the NORCECA Federation Commission. |
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Jan. 24, 2023 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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