Meet Scott Rainey, District Governor 2020-2021

DO YOU WANT TO BE AN "OKAY" CLUB PRESIDENT....OR DO YOU WANT TO BE AN "OUTSTANDING ROTARY LEADER" FOR YOUR CLUB? 

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.

What are the benefits?

Exchange students 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

Rotary and Rotaract Clubs in District 5890 are invited to send participants to an interactive leadership workshop in northwest Houston on September 23-24, 2017. In this workshop participants will learn how to improve their personal leadership skills that can be used in their club, their vocation and in any community organizations in which they hold a leadership position.

The Leadership Institute will be very interactive and will cover material in the following general topic areas:

Social Styles Listening Skills

Challenges in Leading Diversity Group Activities and Presentations

Problem Solving Empowerment of Others

Inspiring Leadership Team Building

Conflict Management Meeting Management Skills

Ethics Visioning Boards

Clubs may send a maximum of 2 members and the class will be limited to the first 24 who send in a registration fee of $250 by September 15. Registrations received after September 15, 2017, will be $300. The Institute will be held at the Courtyard Houston Northwest – Marriott located

at 11050 Louetta Rd., Houston, Texas 77070. Information on the hotel may be found on their website at www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hounw-courtyard-houston-northwest.

Attendees must attend both days of the training and stay overnight at the conference center. The registration fee for the two-day Institute is $250 and covers all materials, four meals beginning with lunch on Saturday, September 23rd and the cost of lodging. Participants will be billeted two per room in non-smoking rooms. Smoking in the room will incur a substantial charge to room occupants beyond the registration fee.

Attendees should arrive at the Courtyard Houston Northwest – Marriott no later than 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 23, 2017, and be prepared to stay until the workshop concludes at about

5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 24, 2017. Dress for the institute is business casual. If there are questions about the Institute or to receive a registration form, please contact Gayle Jircik at (713) 594-6305 or djircik@sbcglobal.net.

DATE AND TIME

LOCATION

DISTRICT 5890 INVITES

YOU

TO JOIN IN CELEBRATING Women in Rotary

Guest speaker – Sylvia Whitlock

Saturday, October 1st, 2016

6:30 PM OMNI Houston Four Riverway

Houston, Texas 77056

$75 per person or $1000 for table of 10

Register now! Space is limited.

Any proceeds will be given to PACE Universal

Welcome to Rotary District 5890, composed of 62 clubs surrounding and across the greater Houston Area. The Rotarian's in our District truly exemplify Rotary's motto of "Service above Self" with projects locally as well as all around the world. In Rotary's largest project, we are working diligently to eradicate POLIO from the world and District 5890 is working hard to aid in that effort.

This year's Shrimporee will be held at the Clear Lake Park on NASA Parkway (11:00 am - 4:00 pm)  This year's event will be the best ever, with educational, interactive presentations that will intrigue kids and educate parents. Each year, the Shrimporee is Space Center's major event, lots of food & beverages, shrimp and BBQ brisket lunch, live and silent auctions, entertainment, games for the kids and fellowship.  The event is free, meals are $15 each.  Raffle tickets for outstanding items are available for $10 each, 6 for $50.

Katy Rotary Club, Fort Bend County & Veterans of Foreigh Wars Post 9182 will dedicate and consecrate the Freedom Park Memorial Tower at 10:00 am on Friday, Sep 11 at the Fort Bend County Freedom Park baseball fields on south side of Westheimer Parkway, just east of Fry Road. This legacy project, underway for more than four years, is chaired by Rotarian David Frishman & co-chaired by Rotarian Ken Burton.   "We have looked forward to this day, to celebrate with the Katy Rotary Club, Katy Rotary Fund, and the VFW, their service and work, on behalf of our community and our nation", said Fort Bend County Commissioner and Katy Rotarian Andy Meyers.

Please join us this Thursday, September 10^th, from 5-8pm at Moonshiners Southern Table & Bar, 1000 Prairie St, Houston 77002 for our Rotary Young Professionals Social. This is a great new venue with fun food and drinks and parking available across the street. The event is geared towards ages 25-39 but everyone is welcome. This is a great opportunity for clubs to engage their current young professionals and invite potential Rotarian young professionals. We hope you will promote this event at your club meetings and through your club and personal social media.

The District Leadership Institute will be held Sep 12, starting at 8:00am.  Clubs in the district are invited to send two Rotarians that would like to participate in this  interactive workshop. Clubs may send a maximum of 2 members and the class will be limited to the first 24 who send in the registration fee of $250. The Institute will be held at the Northwest Forest Conference Center in the Conquistador Room in the La Hacienda Complex located at 12715 Telge Road, Cypress, Texas 77429, Information on the conference center may be found on the Northwest Forest Conference Center website at www.northwestforest.com

The District Foundation Seminar will be held Oct 17, at HCC Southwest Building, 5601 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77081.   Registration starts at 7:45am, continental breakfast, and visitation.  General Sessions start at 8:30am - 1:00pm.    The seminar offers motivation, inspiration, and new ideas for foundation giving. The Foundation Seminar isn’t just for club presidents and foundation chairs, but ALL MEMBERS of each club.

Houston NW Sunset is hosting a unique Business Mentoring & Networking event on Aug 20 4:00-7:pm at Hilton Garden Inn, 14919 Northwest Freeway, Houston.  Looking for niche market insights?  Want to expand your business?  Want to learn smart ways to deal with challenges?  Then mark your calendar and make plans to join us on Aug 20th...

Information and the application for the 2016-2017 District 5890 Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships are now available, and may be accessed through this web site.  Remember, the applications are due no later than October 23, 2015.

The District 5890 Nominating Committee is now accepting completed application forms for Governor of District 5890 for Rotary year 2018-19.  Application deadline is December 1 2015.  All nominations must be submitted on the District Governor-Nominee Application Form (Form H).  The necessary requirements & instructions are available on the left side of this web page.

An Informational meeting is scheduled for Sep 27 2015 at Jesse H Jones Rotary House, 1600 Holcombe, Houston TX.  Potential candidates & Rotarians wanting to learn more about the process are welcomed to attend.

Great things are happening in District 5890 and your business can gain great market advantage by linking its brand to the amazing brand of Rotary.  District 5890 provides a range of sponsorship opportunities that allow our members' businesses to be front and center every time someone visits the District website or attends a district event like District Conference. Link to our sponsorship opportunities is attached.  If you have any questions, please call or email Michelle Bohreer, michelleb@bohreerzucker.com (832)622-4400.  A great opportunity awaits you and your business; take advantage of it soon to maximize your value.
 

District Governor Elect Dr Nick Giannone has been working hard in preparation for his coming year as District Governor.  His DG installation is rapidly approaching, Jun 26 at Safari West Ranch.  DGE Nick has already scheduled all his Official Visits, which you will find in his DG calendar.  He is very organized, ready to hit the ground running, conduct District activities and making the traditional Official Visits.   On the left side of this web page in the download section, you will find 2015-16 DG Nick's busy schedule for this Rotary year.  Let's all work together and make sure that Nick's year is an outstanding year.
 

HOUSTON has been selected as the 2022 Rotary International convention city! This was a lengthy process that involved many people throughout our District, particularly PDG Rhonda Kennedy and her committee, and this selection could not have happened without their dedication to presenting Houston and District 5890 as the only choice for Rotary International. Over the next six years we will be planning a convention that shows Rotarians from around the world exactly why Houston was not only the right choice but the only choice for the best International Convention possible.

Rotarians from around the United States and Canada will come to Houston on August 8-9 to hear about the latest Rotary activities in Russia.  This meeting is sponsored by the United States-Russia Inter-Country Committee and hosted by Rotary District 5890.  The Rotary in Russia Conference will be held on August 8-9, 2015 at the Houston Hilton North, located close to the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas.  The conference fee of $150, received and paid before July 15, covers administrative costs of the conference and five meals beginning with Saturday breakfast.  Conference registration received after July 15 will be $180. Cost of the hotel is $89 per night for two days before, during and after the conference for those who want to make a little vacation out of their stay.

Celebrate the new Rotary Year on June 26 with a wonderful installation gala at Safari Texas Ranch for incoming District Governor Dr. Nick Giannone, First Lady Fabiola Giannone, and your 2015-16 team of District officers!  Arrive at 6:30 for fun fellowship at the Reception, which includes a tasty appetizer table and cash bar.  7:00 p.m. begins the delectable seated dinner, featuring Safari Salad, Beef and Chicken Marsala, with potatoes, mixed vegetables, rolls, tea, coffee, and two bottles of wine (1 white/1 red).  As you top it all off with Chocolate Decadence Cake, the installation program will begin, which will be followed by dancing from 10:00 p.m. until you’re ready to call it a night. DO REGISTER NOW!

Location: Texas Safari Ranch, 11627 FM 1464, Richmond, TX 77407. CLICK FOR DIRECTIONS from MAPQUEST  or GOOGLE MAPS
Date:       Friday, June 26, 2015
Time:        6:30 pm Reception/Cash Bar
                 7:00 pm Seated Dinner and Program; 10:00 pm Dancing til ?
Cost:       $75.00 per person.  Table Sponsor w/ 10 seats: $1,000.00
RSVP:       Head count needed by June 12.  Please CLICK HERE to register online.
Payment:  You may pay ONLINE with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or discover by Clicking HERE.  You may pay OFFLINE by mailing your checks (made payable to Texas Gulf Coast After 5 Rotary) by June 12 to: Rebecca Maddux at 7938 Wilmerdean, Houston, TX 77061.

August is Membership Month, a special time of the year when the entire Rotary family focuses on Membership Recruitment & Retention. What better way to jump-start your membership efforts than attending the District Membership Seminar on July 25 2015, at HCC Southwest Campus, 5601 West Loop South , Houston TX 77081  The cost of the event is $15 registration. We encourage clubs to pay the registration fee for all its attending members.  To register now, click on REGISTER ONLINE , which takes you to District event, then click on appropriate link on the left side of this web page.  Registration starts at 7:45 AM; Seminar 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

JOIN US FOR ROTARY DAY WITH THE ASTROS THIS SATURDAY, MAY 30 at 3:30 PM - DG LISA FAITH MASSEY THROWS OUT THE FIRST PITCH to STRIKE OUT POLIO! (ASTROS VS WHITE SOX) Click Here for Registration Form
Join us at Minute Maid Park for Rotary Day at the ballpark. Rotarians and their guests are invited to an exclusive reception inside Champions Pavilion, which overlooks the ballpark and provides a unique view of the Downtown Houston skyline. Food and drinks will be available to Rotarians and their guests.  (Cash Bar) George Springer Jersey Giveaway for first 10,000 fans.  For more information about Rotary Night at Minute Maid Park, contact:David Frishman at 281.391.2147 or david.frishman@davidfrishmanlaw.com

At the recent District Conference, DG Lisa Faith Massey presented awards to outstanding clubs and individuals.  Congratulations to all for a job well done.  Click on this story heading to see the Major Award Winners.

Space Center Rotary Club is hosting it's 1st Golf Tournament in many years.  The tournament will be held at Bay Oaks Country Club (a great course) on June 1 2015, registration at 11:30 am, putting contest at Noon, shotgun start at 1:00 pm.  Registration fee - $125 Player / $500 Team.

 District 5890 "Club Leadership Training" will be held May 9, 2015 HCC Southwest, 5601 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77081  This is a team leadership training for all 2015-2016 Club Officers and members. Each officer will receive training on their specific officer duties as well as a "Rotary 101" class for new members. This is your chance to hear about all of the exciting things that will be happening in the Rotary world for the Rotary Year of 2015-2016.

The "Par for Polio" Golf Tournament is hosted by the Alvin Rotary Club and Alvin Sunrise Rotary Club with the support of the Alvin High School Interact Club.  100% of the profits from this tournament go to Rotary's End Polio Now.  The tournament will be held at Clear Creek Golf Club, 3902 Fellows Road, Houston, TX 77047  Registration starts at 11:00 am, lunch 11:30-12:30, with tee-off at 1:00 pm  Come join us "End Polio Now"  Click on REGISTER ON-LINE or this story heading to learn detail.

Back in the Saddle Again

Rotary at the Rodeo

Thursday

March 12^th

4:30 Social

5:30 Dinner

7:00 Rodeo

with

The Zac Brown Band

Register on the District 5890 Website

An International Service Project, started in 2000 and supported by Houston Area Rotary Clubs, Rotaract Clubs, and Interact Clubs, is proud to announce the shipment of our 205^th 40’ shipping container of books (for a total of over 6-3/4 million pounds), as well as several containers of bicycles & bicycle parts  to Rotarian led literacy projects in Africa and countries around the world.  Would you & your club like to help with the shipment of the next container?

Time flies.  We are now over halfway through the 2014-15 Rotary Year.  How is your Club progressing toward your Rotary Foundation Goals?  You can see by clicking on the heading of this article, then click on the Mid-Year Report on the left side of web page.  Want to make a donation to the Annual Fund (which funds our District and Global Grants) or to PolioPlus today?  Just click here to go straight to the Giving page www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/take-action/give  

I hope you all enjoyed last night's special All Club Meeting with RI President Gary Huang and Corinna from Taiwan.  I never cease to be amazed and inspired by the dedication of our Rotary International leaders.

The 2015-16 District Leadership Team Training will be held at HCC Southwest Building at 5601 West Loop South Freeway​, Houston. There will be NO COST for breakfast, breaks, etc.  If you are part of next year's District Leadership Team, register your intentions to attend by clicking on REGISTER and following the instruction.  Then mark your calendar and make plans to participate in this important event.

District Governor Lisa Faith Massey's initial newsletter is hot off the press and has hit the news stands; thanks to the hard efforts of Editor PDG Rhonda Kennedy.  

Let's have good District 5890 turnout to welcome Rotary International President Gary C.K. Huang to our 2015 All Club Meeting on January 15!  Contact your club president to determine if your club has reserved a table, in which case you may arrange payment as part of your club group. You also may register individually by signing on to the District 5890 website with your club LOGIN and registering ONLINE and you may pay the General Admission cost of $58.90 at the door with your credit card. The event takes place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel by NRG Stadium (8686 Kirby Drive) from 5pm until 9pm. During the two-hour cash-bar period that precedes the 7pm dinner and program, you'll enjoy varied and informative exhibits from other District Clubs (and also from non-Rotarians) at the District 5890 Salute to Service Exposition. President Huang will be visiting expo booths following his VIP Reception. Exposition Tables for non-Rotarians are $35, and Rotarian Exposition Tables are $20. Various levels of sponsorship, together with the schedule of events, are explained when you click "More," ..

2015 Lone Star PETS (President Elect Training) is rapidly approaching, March 5-8 2015  The hotel rooms are rapidly being booked.  To register for PETS and make reservations at the Hyatt DFW, click on the following link:  http://rotarypets.com  DGE Dr Nick Giannone is looking forward to working with the incoming Club Presidents & his Leadership Team, as we prepare for the 2015-16 Rotary year.  So, please take time now to register for PETS and make your hotel reservations.

The District 5890 Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships Committee conducted interviews on Saturday, November 8, to select outbound scholars for the 2015-16 academic year.

As far back as I can remember, there were always bikes in my home. Since there is no better way to explore new neighborhoods or new cities, I’ve been on bicycles most of my life.

When the opportunity to be part of Rotary’s team for El Tour de Tucson came along, I jumped at it without a second thought. Being an avid cyclist, I already ride several times a week, but this gives me a far worthier motivation than adding miles to my bike.

By Julia D. Phelps, RI director

As I sat in the audience at the White House on 7 October, listening to 10 amazing Rotary women tell the stories of their volunteer efforts, two quotes kept running through my mind. First, “Be the change you wish to be in the world” (Mahatma Gandhi) and second, “Never underestimate the power of a small group of people to change the world. In fact, it is the only way it ever has” (Margaret Mead).

With sadness, I must report that PDG Roy Long has passed away.  A member of the Houston Heights Club, PDG Roy served Rotary well as 1988-89 District 5890 Governor.  Please keep his wife, Sonja, and their family in your prayers as they travel this difficult journey.

Sonja asked me to share with you that Roy's Memorial Services will be held Thursday, October 23rd 2014, at First Baptist Church's Chapel, 7401 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024 713.681.8000  (I-10 @ 610 Loop)  Visitation: 10:00 am Services: 11:00 am

Reception following the services

Charlie Thorp PDG
District 5890

The 2014 District 5890 Rotary Foundation Seminar, held on September 20, 2014, was a celebration of the many International and Local Service Projects which were larger in size and scope due to funding from Our Rotary Foundation and was also a celebration of giving by our District’s Rotarians!

 I started off the Seminar by saying “If you are one of those Rotarians who think Rotary is still an old man’s organization which never changes – or is changing too slowly – you are in the wrong place, because today, you will see a new face of Rotary and will see how Rotary is changing the world!”

They say that there are moments and experiences that change your life, they challenge you, they teach you, they open your eyes and ...they shape you into a new person.  My Ambassadorial Year with Rotary proved that to be true. While I knew it would define a lot of things about my future and bring about many changes I must say that I got a lot more than I bargained for and I am glad I did.

District 5890's District Governor Lisa Faith Massey chartered the district's first Rotary Community Corp on August 20th 2014.  The Los Tios Mexican Restaurant was packed with charter members and supporters. Initial officers include Representative (aka President) Michelle Beaumier, Secretary Sandra Liu, Treasurer Sharlene Barris, Sergeant-at-Arms Janice Gillen & Community Service Chair Meher Patel. The RCC is a non Rotarian group of people getting together working toward better their local community.

On September 6-7, 2014, District 5890 will train selected District Rotarians who will participate in a two day workshop designed to improve their personal leadership skills.  Clubs in the district are invited to send two Rotarians that would like to participate in this  interactive workshop. Clubs may send a maximum of 2 members and the class will be limited to the first 24 who send in the registration fee of $250. Click on REGISTER . The Institute will be held at the Northwest Forest Conference Center in the Conquistador Room in the La Hacienda Complex located at 12715 Telge Road, Cypress, Texas 77429, Information on the conference center may be found on the Northwest Forest Conference Center website at www.northwestforest.com

DG Lisa Faith Massey's installation at the Petroleum Club was a wonderful event.  Janice Jones (Harrisburg Rotary Club) took lots of memorable photos.  To View your pictures and purchase the photos, please click on the following link below: http://goo.gl/Ilb5Uh

The Rotary Club of Brazos River cordially invites you to join us for an elegant evening of celebration on Saturday, June 21 2014 at 6:00 - 9:00 pm at Weston Lakes Country Club, 32611 FM 1093, Weston Lakes, TX 77441  Charter night only occurs once in a club's history and you are invited to share in this momentous occasion!  Please join the Charter Members of the Brazos River Rotary Club and our fellow Rotarians as we celebrate this singular event in our club's inception!  This club will serve Fulshear, Simonton, Weston Lakes and surrounding area communities.

August is Membership Month, a special time of the year when the entire Rotary family focuses on Membership Recruitment & Retention. What better way to jump-start your membership efforts than attending the District Membership Seminar on July 26 2014, at HCC Southwest Campus, 5601 West Loop South, Houston TX 77081  Registration starts at 7:45 AM; Seminar 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Please Join Lisa Fatih Massey for her District Governor's Installation and the District Leadership Installation.  The event will be held at The Petroleum Club of Houston located in Downtown Houston at 800 Bell St, Houston TX 77002 .  The Cost is $1000 per table of 10 or $100 per seat (individual seating will be assigned). Click on REGISTER ONLINE   There will be a cash bar available and valet parking is $7.00.  Both require CASH ONLY but there is a ATM located in the lobby of the building.  For more information please contact Rebecca Maddux 713-644-9285  or email rebecca@pmhvac.com

The annual Rotary International Convention offers you the perfect opportunity to connect with leaders from around the world and celebrate your shared passion for taking action in communities at home and abroad.  You'll hear from some of the world’s leading experts on topics such as water, polio, and social media. Through workshops and breakout sessions, you'll develop leadership skills and share your recreational, professional, and humanitarian interests. As you browse the project booths in the Billabong House of Friendship, you’ll discover new ideas for service, and perhaps a new partner for creating change.

The annual Rotary International Convention offers you the perfect opportunity to connect with leaders from around the world and celebrate your shared passion for taking action in communities at home and abroad.  You'll hear from some of the world’s leading experts on topics such as water, polio, and social media. Through workshops and breakout sessions, you'll develop leadership skills and share your recreational, professional, and humanitarian interests. As you browse the project booths in the Billabong House of Friendship, you’ll discover new ideas for service, and perhaps a new partner for creating change.

What is an eClub???  Rotary Int'l made provisions for Rotary Clubs to be formed and conduct meetings on the Internet.  These eClubs are fully recognized, same as our traditional Rotary clubs.  Just think of the possibilities -  Meetings Any time 24-7, Anywhere  Have a busy schedule? Need a flexible meeting time? Live in different places throughout the year? Travel frequently?  Have limited mobility?  Then the eClub of Houston may be just for you.

I hope you will join us for our August, 2014 trip to Nicaragua. We will be leaving from Houston on Wednesday August 6th on United flight # UA1421, at 6:10 p.m. and arriving in Managua at 8:37 p.m.  We will return from Managua on Tuesday August 12th on United flight # UA1423 leaving Managua at 7:15 a.m. and arriving in Houston at 11:45 a.m.  Click on this story heading for more details.

Join us at Minute Maid Park for Rotary Family Night, Saturday April 26, game starts at 6:10pm.  Rotarians and their guests are invited to an exclusive reception inside Champions Pavilion, which overlooks the ballpark and provides a unique view of the Downtown Houston skyline.  Food and drinks will be available to Rotarians and their guests.  Cheer on District Governor Bob Gebhard as he throws out the first pitch!  Seating will be in the Mezzanine Section, priced at $18  To buy your tickets online, click on www.astros.com/rotary  Use Special Offer Code: Rotary (follow the Ticketmaster instructions)  For orders of 10 tickets or more: Call Jake Winowich at 713-259-8317

District Governor Bob Gebhard & Assistant Governor Jay Altieri invite you to Safari Columbus on Saturday April 12, 2014 2:30-6:30pm.  Hay rides and safari wildlife tours at E+P Ranch in Columbus, TX Food served at 2:30pm- Beef & Chicken Fajitas with Rice, Beans, and Guacamole with Chips and Salsa and Iced Tea.   $25 per person  No alcohol, please.

The Guerrero Rotary Clinic in Mexico needs $8,000 to purchase an Autorefractor in time for our March clinic.  If your club has any service project funds available or individual Rotarians who are willing to help us purchase  the equipment in time, we would appreciate your assistance.  An autorefractor is a computer-controlled machine used during an eye exam to provide an objective measurement of a person's refractive error and prescription for glasses or contact lenses. This is achieved by measuring how light is changed as it enters a person's eye.

I wanted to give everyone a Mid-Year report on the efforts of the District Foundation & its related committees (Polio Plus, Grants, Annual Giving & Endowment).  Plus the report includes upcoming calendar events.  Click on the "MID-YEAR FOUNDATION MID-YEAR REPORT" to access the details.

Houston Skyline member, PDG D'Lisa Simmons, was a special guest speaker at the Rotary-United Nations event in November 2013.  D'Lisa was invited to tell how her Rotary career has developed since being an Ambassadorial Scholar in 1988, and enabled her to contribute actively to humanity through Rotary. Her compelling story focused on the core values that Rotary teaches and practices for the improvement of society. Her delivery from the UN podium in the General Assembly Room received a standing ovation and sustained applause.

 The Bellaire/Southwest Rotary Club is hosting a party celebrating "PDG Bob Ellis' 50 Years of Service" on January 30th at 6:30.  The event will be held at BraeBurn Country Club, 8100 Bissonet, Houston.  The cost is $35.  So come join the celebration and show your appreciation to a wonderful Rotarian and one of the best Past District Governors  RSVP: Judy Harwell, 281-879-6467 jaharwell1@gmail.com

PDG Jon Eiche, District 5890 Representative to the US-Russia Intercountry Committee, reported that Rotarians from around the United States will converge on Houston on March 1, 2014, for a meeting to hear updates on Rotary International’s progress in strengthening Rotary in Russia.  This meeting is sponsored by the United States section of the US-Russia Intercountry Committee.

Mark Your Calendars!!!  District 5890 is hosting its All Club Meeting February 20th 2014 with Rotary International President Ron Burton as our feature speaker!  Seating is limited, so register early!  Individual tickets are $58.90 each with sponsorship tables of 10 available $750-1,500  Click on

Please make plans to attend and promote this event in your Club. Join us for this fantastic evening and wonderful opportunity to get to meet President Burton.

District leadership participated in the decoration of Rotary Int'l float which participated in the Rose Bowl Parade on New Year's Day, Jan 1 2014  Participates included DG Bob & Diane Gebhard, DGN Nick & Fabiola Giannone, PDG Charley & Barbara Clemmons & others.  Everyone has reported they had a great time.

Click on the Rotary Int'l Parade Float to see it in the 2014 Rose Bowl Parade

For more details, contact  Space Center's Past President, Mike Hernandez, Cozumel Projects Coordinator - mahernandezjr@att.net

Unfortunately, I must share with you the news of Thursday's passing of our dear friend and past president, Mike Dennard. Celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, December 5 at 10:a.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.  The service will include full military honors.  Interment of his ashes will be at Houston National Cemetery at a later date.

First, I'm happy to report that 58 of our 61 District 5890 Clubs have already made a donation to The Rotary Foundation (the Annual Fund or Polio Plus) this Rotary Year.  See the attached MCR Report to see how your club is doing so far.  Remember that fifty percent of the donations we make this year will come back to our District in the 2016-17 Rotary Year.  Our District's Paul Harris Society (those pledging to donate $85+ per month to the Annual Fund and/or PolioPlus) continues to grow.  Please encourage your members to join.  An anonymous Rotarian has agreed to match the first $1,000 donated by all new Paul Harris Society Members this year.   Click on this story heading to learn more about the District Foundation activities...

This year’s 4-Way Test Essay competition, starting October 12, 2013, has been moved forward to give 12th grade graduating high school seniors a more relaxed lead up to the entry submission deadline.  Open to all 12th grade graduating high school seniors who are college bound in 2014 and active members of Interact, the theme is an essay on any one or more tenets of Rotary’s 4 Way Test. 

Students must submit their essay and signed cover sheet to their High School Interact Club Sponsor which must be received no later than November 15, 2013.  High School Interact Club Sponsors should sign the cover sheet and forward it by fax with the essay to Barbara Sharp, Competition Coordinator; (832) 200-2852 which must be received no later than November 29, 2013. High School Interact sponsors must review the forms for accuracy and completeness, check the cover sheet box stating eligibility and sign accordingly. A copy should also be sent to the sponsoring Rotary Club. 

Imagine… Please imagine if you can … the unimaginable disaster in Colorado. Yet some of us in Boulder and along the Colorado Front Range found ourselves without the most basic necessities that we take for granted every day; things as basic as brushing our teeth, drinking clean water, driving our cars, feeling secure with safe roads and bridges, having a warm and comfortable home and shelter - all gone in a few days. DG Bob Gebhard wants you to support Rotary District 5450's recovery efforts in Colorado

The 44th Annual Rotary Lombardi Award Presentation will take place on December 11, 2013 at the beautiful Wortham Center in downtown Houston. The motto for 2013 is Rotary Proud and a Houston Tradition for 43 Years.  Since 1970 the Rotary Club of Houston has celebrated the memory and legacy of legendary football coach Vince Lombardi by awarding the Rotary Lombardi Award to college football’s most outstanding lineman. The Rotary Lombardi Award is one of the most celebrated and prestigious awards in college football and is one of Houston’s most special events.  Individual tickets go on sale November 1, 2013. Rotarians get a deeply discounted price of $80 each or 2 for $125.

For first time since 2004, the 2014 District Conference will be held May 1-5 2014, on the Carnival Fun Ship "Triumph", departing Galveston.  Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about our district while enjoying friendship, fellowship, food and fun in the Gulf.  We need your help, Rotarians are typically the worst procrastinators, wait until the last minute to commit.  But this year, we need each of you to commit prior to November 1.  We need a large number of committed attendees, so we can get Carnival to dedicate facilities for exclusive use by our District Conference.  Click on Cruise Video to see details.  Click on CONFERENCE DETAILS for more details.  Click on Conference Flyer for cruise details. Click on Sponsorship Op for opportunity to promote your business or club.  Click on Sign-Up Form to access the form.

Come join us at Celtic Garden on Friday, September 13, 2013 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM  Celtic Garden is located at 2300 Louisiana St, Houston, Texas 77006  This is a great opportunity to mingle with an outstanding group of "Young Professionals", both Rotarians and non-Rotarians.  Participating in this mixer will provide multiple benefits.  Not only will you have the opportunity to make new friends & reconnecting with old friends, you will be supporting our efforts to eradicate Polio.  Upon your arrival, we will be providing information about Young Professionals of Rotary and accepting donations for Polio Plus.  And we are proud to report that the Celtic Garden is joining us in our efforts.  Your $10.00 Donation Includes Lite Bites & (1) Drink ticket, provided by Celtic Gardens.  That's what I call, "Win Win"  100% of you $10 donation will be earmarked to "End Polio Now".  Remember, we are "This Close" 

ALERT - DISTRICT GRANT CONFERENCE HAS CHANGED LOCATIONS

The District Grants Committee will hold a special meeting at Oxford Condominium Building on Saturday, September 7, 2013, to hear presentations from Clubs that have submitted District Matching Grant Requests for the Rotary Year 2013-14. Please forward this to the member listed as Primary Contact on your Grant Application. Attendance at this Conference is required for the Application to be considered. Any member of the Club familiar with the project may attend and make the presentation for their Club.

Since we can't hold a golf tournament on the cruise ship next year, we have scheduled a separate event for this year. This year's Rotary District 5890 Conference Golf Tournament will be held at the Wildcat Golf Course, 12000 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX 77045 on Monday October 14^th.  The entry fee is $125 per person, $500 per 4-man team. To register yourself or a team or to be a sponsor, click on REGISTER ON-LINE Entry fee includes greens fees, cart rental & dinner. Tee time will be 1:00 PM.

The first reports from our outbound Youth Exchange stories are starting to come it.  These are so wonderful to read and you can just feel the changes happening in these young people.
Please visit this link:

RYE 2008-09 Stories

District 5890 Rotary Foundation Seminar will be held Saturday, September 21, 2013, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM at Sagemont Youth Building, 11600 Hughes Rd at Beltway 8, Houston, TX.  All Rotarians Are Invited!  Featured Speaker:  PDG, Past RI Director & Rotary Endowment/Major Gift Advisor Don Mebus  Mark your calendar and make sure attend the District Foundation Seminar.

In honor of Membership Month for Rotary International take a few minutes to listen to RI President Ron Burton's Membership Message that emphasizes the need for every Rotary club to focus on membership.

RIP Burton also invites you to join the Thunderclap on the last day of August. You can learn more about it at this link: Thunderclap link.

RI President Burton’s Membership Message from Rotary International on Vimeo.

Come join the Rotary Night with the Dynamos for their game with the Seatlle Sounders.  The match will be held Saturday, August 17 2013, game time 8PM  Pre-game happy hour at Little Woodrow's EADO from 6PM - 7:20PM Price Package - 4 tickets at $25 each. Partial proceeds from the tickets and bar tab will benefit Polio Plus  

Please join the family of Rotary at Constellation Field in Sugar Land on August 10th at 6:05 pm as the Sugar Land Skeeters take on the Long Island Ducks in a match-up that will help eradicate Polio from the world.  Our own District Governor Bob Gebhard will throw the first pitch to kick off this historic game.  Please join us for fun and to help end polio!  Click on ON-LINE TICKETS, select the Aug 10th game and use special offer code: ROTARY13 to get special pricing of $12 ($6 will go to End Polio Now)

The next Guerrero Clinic trip will be from September 7th - 12th.  We are planning a side trip to Copper Canyon.  if you want to take the Copper Canyon side trip, you are coming back the 14th. Over the past 30+ years, the Guerrero Clinic and Rotarians from our District have been instrumental in providing millions of dollars in free medical care to the indigent people of the state of Chihuahua Mexico For more information and applications, visit www.guerreroclinic.org  

August is Membership Month, a special time of the year when the entire Rotary family focuses on Membership Recruitment & Retention. What better way to kick-start your membership efforts than attending the District Membership Seminar on August 10, 2013, at San Jacinto College South. The cost of the event is $10 registration. Click on REGISTER ONLINE If you prefer, click on PAPER REGISTRATION and mail with check.  Registration starts at 7:45 AM; Seminar 8:30 AM - 12:45 PM  Breakfast snacks, snacks, coffee, soda, water will be furnished.  No lunch this year.

The Annual Fund –  Our District 5890 Rotarians and Clubs raised a total of $416,726 for the Annual Programs Fund (50% of which will come back to our District in the 2015-16 Rotary Year – Nick’s DG year)!  Our Per-Capita giving, which ranged all the way from $.29 per member at one club to $527.61 per member at another, averaged $155.96 per member.  While not a record, this average is higher than all but a couple of years in our District’s history.  All Sixty-one of our District 5890 clubs contributed and 34 clubs contributed at the $100+ per-Capita level.   Thanks to our 112 Paul Harris Society Members for greatly increasing the average.  Click on this story heading to see other Foundation giving results.

Indian Clerics offer to Help Fight Polio in Pakistan - noting that "India is not safe until neighboring Pakistan is Polio-free" , members of India's Rotary Muslim Ulema committee have come forward to offer their assistance in dispelling the myths surrounding Polio vaccinations in Pakistan. Religious leaders have administered Polio drops to their children in front of cameras and they now believe the magic (of zero Polio cases for over 2 years in India) could be repeated in Pakistan.

Come join us in celebration of the Rotary District 5890 Installation of District Governor Bob Gebhard & his incoming Officers.  The event will be held Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, TX 77507 MAP   Registration & Cocktail Reception starts at 5:00 pm, Dinner served at 6:00 pm, Program begins at 7:00 pm  Dress Code - Denim & Diamonds Cowboy Black-tie optional 

My fellow Rotarians, Friends and Family of Rotary, as I come into the last remaining weeks of my term in office I want to thank all of you for the wonderful opportunity to serve as your Governor.  It has been a year filled with fun, excitement, tears and tragedies, in other words life on life’s terms.  With all its ups and down it has been a fantastic ride.

Thanks to Miguel Ottaviano, we now have photo albums of the District Conference!!  Click on the following link:  Photo Album 

The 2012-13 District Conference, held April 18-20, 2013, at the outstanding Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort - San Antonio, was a rousing success.  Opening with a great dinner, the always heart-warming opening flag ceremony by our Youth Exchange students, great speakers including RI President's Rep. David Roper, to the Governor's Banquet on Saturday.  Everyone came away more knowlegable and with a pride of satisfaction. 

District Governor Chris Schneider comments: "WOW!!!  What a team effort!!!  From the RI President’s Rep David Roper and all the distinguished speakers, to first time attendees and old timers, I have heard nothing but praises for your beautiful work, which included masterful planning and execution.  Words cannot describe my appreciation for all the hard work that went into this WELL-received conference.  I am, along with District 5890, forever grateful to your continued dedication to our world of Rotary.  Our Family of Rotary is honored to have you as leaders, and may God bless you for all that you continue to do for Rotary." 

To see the award winners, click on this story heading.

The Divisional Director of Disaster Services will be at Houston Northwest to offer the Introduction to  Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Response on Friday evening May 10 and Saturday May 11.  Disaster Aid USA will also be present.  Disaster Aid USA is a project of Rotary International that provides a way to give people in disaster potable water when safe municipal water is unavailable or temporarily unsafe.  Participation of the NARS Ham Radio Club is also being confirmed for the event. 

District 5890 Rotarians always have a GREAT time at the RI Convention and 2013 will be no exception.  The 2013 Rotary International Convention will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, June 22-27, 2013. If you are planning to attend and would like to stay with other District 5890 Rotarians contact District Convention Chair PDG Sunny Sharma (ssharma@sunbeltmedical.com) to be added to his list. If you have already made plans to attend let PDG Sharma know to be included in communications about District 5890 events before, during and after the convention.

Additional information about the 2013 RI Convention can be found at the convention website:  http://lisboa2013.org/ 

Incoming Rotary International President Ron Burton has named Space Center Rotarian Alan Wylie to chair the 2013-14 RI Int'l Youth Exchange Committee. Alan's committee will oversee Youth Exchange activities worldwide.  Plus Alan will sit on the Rotary Int'l New Generations Committee.

Nationally, Alan Wylie's name is synonymous with Youth Exchange, having chaired the district committee for over 20 years.  Two years ago, District 5890 Youth Exchange program was named # 1 in the United States. Alan currently serves as Chairman Emeritus of District 5890 Int'l Youth Exchange Committee.  This is a huge honor for Alan and for District 5890.  Alan has previously been named District 5890 Rotarian of the Year.

Space Center Rotary's spring fundraiser, Springoree, will be held at the Lakewood Yacht Club, 103 Yacht Club Lane, Seabrook, TX 77586 on March 21 starting at 6:00 pm.  The theme is Mardi Gras (the decorations are fantastic!).  Mardi Gras attire and whatever would be appropriate to the theme.  Cocktails at 6:00pm; Dinner at 7:00pm. with choice of beef, fish, or veggie.  The cost is $75 per person including two drink tickets for beer, wine, mixed drink and sodas (soft drinks). 

The Guerrero Clinic needs your assistance.  The eyeglass center which has provided thousands of glasses really needs additional glasses inventory.  Please accept our invitation to join us in our passion for this noble effort as we create miracles in the lives of thousands of people in rural Mexico and around the world.  Click on this story heading for more details.

I have just received a phone call from Newtown Rotary Club, thanking us for our interest and concern over the Sandy Hook Disaster. The first thing I was asked to do, is to pass on the club’s warmest thanks and appreciation of our response, to D5890 and our members.

As you can imagine, Newtown has had a very busy week putting things together and trying to bring some sort of organization to the myriad offers of help and financial support which have poured in from all over the world. United Way has offered to help organize and audit  ‘distribution’ and has stepped up to the plate with promises of full 100% pass through of all funds they raise. The club has been at the forefront of discussions with Newtown’s First Selectman (Lady Mayor), the town council and other civic leaders, as everyone bands together to first provide immediate help with funerals and families, and then move the community forward.

The District 5890 District Governor Nominating Committee is seeking potential candidates for our District Governor for the year 2015-16, to succeed Lisa Faith Massey.  The completed application must be received by January 4, 2012, by the Nominating Committee Chair, Bill Haglund. The application should be mailed to Bill Haglund, 9321 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77024.

The project is complete!

What started as a $3,000 District Grant by the Rotary Club of Humble Intercontinental grew into a $10,450 plus project thanks to cash contributions from eight more clubs - Houston, Houston Heights, West U, North Shore, Willowbrook, Baytown, Bear Creek Copperfield and Brazosport.

Hurricane Sandy may have passed but those impacted by the storm are left to work through the process to get their lives back to normal. As those hit by Hurricane Sandy continue the road to recovery there are several ways that clubs in Rotary District 5890 can assist. Click on the MORE link below to find out how you can help.

Mayor Annise Parker presented "Disability Advocate of the Year Awards 2012" to four Houstonians honored for "Exceptional Service" to Members of the Disability Community on October 30, 2012.  We are proud to report that Rotarian Thelma Scott (Houston NW Sunset Rotary Club) was one of the recipients, in recognition of her tireless efforts to make a positive difference in the lives of young people with disabilities through scholarships, transition assistance and support services, enabling them to  become self-sufficient, discover their maximum potential and achieve their academic goals.

For more details click on RYLA to go to the RYLA pages.

Sakuji Tanaka, President of Rotary International, made a recent trip to visit Houston District 5890.  We were honored to have Pres Tanaka as feature speaker at our All Club Meeting (over 600 in attendance), but he stayed over an extra day, visiting many club projects throughout the district.   Below is Pres Tanaka's comments in his letter to the District:

"Thank you very much for your gifts. They have arrived in Evanston safely. We appreciate your generosity and the spirit behind it.    Thank you for all that you and the Rotarians of the District 5890 did to make my trip to Houston enjoyable.  Kyoko and I send you our very best wishes for health and happiness and look forward to working with you again together in Rotary." 

I am sorry to report that Patsy Derr, dear friend to so many of us, passed away October 17. Patsy was one of the Good Ones, that only had the best to say about each of us.  Funeral services were held Killeen, Texas with internment in Altus, Oklahoma.  Patsy was named Rotarian of the Year for 1996 and, in 1997, was named to the District 5870 Roll of Fame.  On July 1, 2000 Patsy became the 86th District Governor of Rotary District 5870, the first woman to ever hold this position.  In-lieu of flowers, it's requested donations be made to The Rotary Foundation - www.rotary.org

Mark Your Calendars!!!  District 5890 is hosting its All Club Meeting September 27th with Rotary International President Sakuji Tanaka as our feature speaker!  Seating is limited so register early!  Individual tickets are $58.90 each with sponsorship tables of 10 available $750-1,500  Click on Sponsorship Opportunities and find your level of support.  The All Club Meeting will be held at the Bayou City Event Center at 9401 Knight St (south of I-610, across from Reliant Stadium) with VIP Reception 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm, General Reception with Cash Bar 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm and dinner from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.  You can now Register On-Line for this event   Please make plans to attend and promote this event in your Club. Join us for this fantastic evening and wonderful opportunity to get to meet President Tanaka.

Rotary District 5890 has two opportunities for Rotarians to participate in a Rotary Friendship Exchange (RFE) this October.

Swedish Inbound Friendship Exchange: Oct. 2-13  Needed: Host Families and Drivers!
This is your opportunity to develop friendships with Rotarians from around the world.  

Leipzig, Germany Outbound Friendship Exchange: Oct. 25 - Nov. 5 
Join fellow District 5890 Rotarians as they participate in a Friendship Exchange to Leipzig, Germany. 

Click on story title to learn more.

The Rotary Club of Houston is celebrating its 100^th year with a big party in the Crystal Ballroom at the Rice Hotel on August 24 with a cocktail reception at 6:00 and dinner at 7:00. Edwardian dress is optional. Come be a part of the history at the location where the Rotary Club of Houston held it’s meetings for over 70 years. We are looking forward to a great evening with all of our Rotary friends from District 5890.  We are not just celebrating the Birthday of the Rotary Club of Houston; we are celebrating the Birthday of Rotary in the Greater Houston Area.

It is with extreme sadness to report that Rotary Past District 5890 Governor Joe Hollingsworth has passed away on July 20, 2012.  Service July 25, 2012, 11:00 AM, Chapelwood United Methodist Church Sanctuary, 11140 Greenbay, Houston, Tx 77024, with reception in fellowship hall to immediately follow.  Private internment. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Rotary Club of Harrisburg PO Box 266743, Houston, Tx 77207.

On July 3 The Rotary Foundation approved our Global Grant in partnership with District 5870 (Austin) and host sponsor club Lome-Zenith and International Sponsor Club Bear Creek-Copperfield to provide insecticide-treated bed nets and water filters, as well as educational activities on disease prevention, to the members of five communities in Togo.

The project was conceived by Brigitte Pahwa the spouse of the immediate Past District Governor of D5870 and was headed up by Suresh Pahwa from that District and Bill Davis from our District 5890.

The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers (the cadre) is a group that represents all Rotary districts and a wide spectrum of professional expertise, the cadre is a diverse group of volunteer Rotarians who monitor and evaluate Foundation grant projects all over the world by conducting paper reviews and traveling to project sites to evaluate technical feasibility and compliance with The Rotary Foundation's missions and objectives. 

In an effort to keep Rotarians informed of the cadre’s activities, we are now distributing Tech Talk, the cadre’s quarterly newsletter. You can read the latest information at this site: http://tinyurl.com/TT6012

The International Conventions is just around the corner May 6-9, 2012. The International Convention is a great opportunity to meet fellow Rotarians, learn about ongoing projects, and see how Rotary is making a tremendous impact around the world. Join the District 5890 group organized by Bob Gebhard for an incredible experience.

What are the promotion details?

 As you remember, now Past District Governor Sunny Sharma encouraged Rotarians to do business with Rotarians.  The District developed a comprehensive district directory, listing every member and their vocation to facilitate the Rotarian interaction.  The concept was, if you had need for a service or project, wouldn't you prefer to do business with a Rotarian, who follows the 4-Way test OR pick a business through the internet or call someone in the phone book.

Even more importantly, what about the Rotarian who is looking for better opportunity, better environment, has lost their job due to the economy or company downsizing, To facilitate this, we have created a very simple, Rotarians Helping Rotarians web page on our district website.

Congratulations to Alan Wylie, who has been selected to serve on the International IYE Committee for 2012-2013.  RI President-elect Sakuji Tanaka has appointed a Youth Exchange Committee to provide guidance and advice to the Board on all aspects of the Rotary Youth Exchange program. It shall, under the direction of the president, develop the program content for the annual Youth Exchange Officers Preconvention Meeting and promote attendance at this meeting. The committee shall consider the RI Strategic Plan in its efforts.

Last October we organized an morning Social Media Workshop for Rotarians throughout Greater Houston Area, which was held at San Jacinto College, which by the way, overbooked in 3 weeks…  We pulled lots of college Rotaractors & high school Interactors into the event, setting them up as trainers & mentors for the adults. The kids were empowered and the adult "students" learned lots about Facebook, YouTube, Twitter. Several of the adults even suggested that our next event to be an all day event.

Well the results of the event's success hit the Rotary International press today.  Now 1.2M Rotarians in over 200 countries and visitors to the RI website, from around the world, get to read about the success of our event.  Click on the following link:  http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/News/Pages/120313_news_rotaract.aspx

Please join us on Monday morning, February 27th at 10:30am for the HelpingaHero.org Home Presentation for SGT Kendra Coleman.  DG Rhonda Walls Kerby & H Ross Perot, Sr will be participating in the ceremonies.  Home Address: 26618 Longleaf Valley Dr, Katy, TX 77494  MAP  DG Rhonda Walls Kerby will be on hand to present Kendra with a Paul Harris Fellow and recognize Kendra as a proud new member of  Rotary.

Willowbrook Rotary Club with support from Rotary International District 5890 has published new videos developed to educate students and parents about the Rotary Youth Exchange Program.  Willowbrook Rotarians Anais Watsky, Gary Aguren and former Rotarian Lois Alberts were instrumental in development of this new media.    These new videos present students and parents who have participated in this program to tell about their experiences.  If you are interested in applying to become an exchange student; these videos may have the answers to many of your questions. For more information, please call Anais Watsky at 281-370-4200.

These videos may be viewed by clicking the following links:

RYE STUDENT VIDEO               RYE PARENT VIDEO

Rotary Int'l President-elect Sakuji Tanaka will ask Rotarians to build Peace Through Service in 2012-13. Tanaka unveiled the RI theme during the opening plenary session of the 2012 International Assembly, a training event for incoming Rotary district governors. "Peace, in all of the ways that we can understand it, is a real goal and a realistic goal for Rotary," he said. "Peace is not something that can only be achieved through agreements, by governments, or through heroic struggles. It is something that we can find and that we can achieve, every day and in many simple ways." 

Join our leadership efforts to support District Governor-Elect Chris Schneider as he builds toward his year as our District Governor, taking office Jul 1 2012

Mark Your Calendars!!!  District 5890 is hosting its All Club Meeting February 9th with Rotary International President Kaylan Banerjee as our feature speaker!  Seating is limited so register early!  Individual tickets are $50 each with sponsorship tables of 10 available $750-1,500  Click on Sponsorship Opportunities and find your level of support.  The All Club Meeting will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Reliant Center with VIP Reception 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, General Reception with Cash Bar 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm and dinner from 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm.  You can now Register On-Line for this event   Please make plans to attend and promote this event in your Club. Join us for this fantastic evening and wonderful opportunity to get to meet President Banerjee.

Epps Island - Dec 7 - 8:30am

Bear Branch - Dec 7 - 1:15pm  

Eiland Elementary - Dec 8 - 8:30am

Nitsch Elementary - Dec 8 - 1:15pm 

Love Elementary - Dec 9 - 8:15am 

This elaborate school-wide knighting ceremony will acknowledge teacher-selected students who have best exemplified the EAFK value taught over the previous grading period.  Please join us in supporting this wonderful event.

Brazosport Rotary has been extremely busy since August.  We had our annual shrimp boil and raised approximately $225, 000.  Now we are trying to find he best ways to spend it.  In September we sponsored a Habitat for Humanity house.  We got there on a Thursday morning to a slab and ten days later it was a wonderful 4 bedroom handicapped accessible home.   Most of the Rotarians took part in hammering nails, putting up siding, measuring, etc.  Such an awesome experience.  Last Sunday was the dedication of the house.