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2017/07/06 Rotary Board Induction for 2017-18

On July 6, 2017, the Rotary Club of Giddings held its annual end of the year celebration and officer induction. Joel Lopez took his oath as the President for the 2017-18 Rotary year. Other officers include Tom Ayres (President-Elect), Mark Johnson (Treasurer), Wayne Galipp (Vice President), Mary Lou Ross (Immediate Past President), Carol Bennett (Secretary), Denice Harlan (Club Service Director), Lisa Noack (New Generations Director), Haril Walpole (Community Service Director), Ricky Jorgensen (Membership Director), and Bob Mutschink (Seargent of Arms).

Pictured from left to right: Joel Lopez, Haril Walpole, Lisa Noack, Denice Harlan, Carol Bennett, Wayne Galipp, Mark Johnson, Tom Ayres, Ricky Jorgensen

2017/05/22 Wesley Keng added to the Rotary District 5870 Roll of Fame

Eight years ago on December 18, 2008, Wesley T. Keng was inducted into the Rotary Club of Giddings. He was nominated for membership into the club by Mary Lou Ross. During that time, he has continually been a member of the Giddings club. Wesley has served the club as the Vice President, President Elect, President (2012-13), Past President, President (2014-15) and chairperson and/or member of various committees. He also serves the club by managing the club webpage. Wesley was named Rotarian of the Year during 2012-13.

Less than a year after becoming a member, Wesley was selected to join the board. He spent 6 of his first eight years on the board of our club, and served as president twice in a three year period. During both of his terms as president, the Rotary Club of Giddings received the Presidential Citation.

While on the board, Wesley brought the Early Act/First Knight (EAFK) program to the Club and was the founding chairperson of the EAFK program at Giddings Elementary School. This program is very close to his heart and he continues to chair the EAFK committee. The program at Giddings Elementary is now in its fourth year.

In addition to EAFK, Wesley is passionate about the Rotary Foundation. He is a Paul Harris Fellow+4, Paul Harris Society member, and Benefactor. The Rotary Club of Giddings has always had strong Rotary Foundation giving, but in 2015 the club achieved 100% PHF status because of a program organized by Wesley.

He is a true “Rotarian” dedicated to the Rotary Club of Giddings and to the Rotary ideals set out in the 4-Way Test. The Rotary Club of Giddings is honored to nominate for the District 5870 Roll of Fame, Wesley T. Keng.

Congratulations to Rotarian Wesley Keng for being inducted to the District 5870 Roll of Fame.

2017/05/18 EAFK Knighting Ceremony - Service

On May 18, 2017, 29 students at Giddings Elementary were honored for exemplifying the character trait of Service The knighting ceremony is a part of the EarlyAct/FirstKnight (EA/FK) program at GES which is in its fourth year this year. EA/FK focuses on teaching the virtues embodied in the knightly code of chivalry to the students for 10 minutes each school day and putting those virtues into action. EA/FK is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Giddings at no cost to the school. Congratulations to the students and their families!

K & 1st Grade (Left to Right):
Front Row: Kashlyn Martinez, Aubriee Gonzales, Lyan Sanchez, Gonzalo Escalante, Jose Madrigales
Middle Row: Baleigh Clark, James Kuehl, Emma Acosta, Aubrey Correa, Ilyssa Hickey
Back Row: Bradley Leyva, Hunter Stone, Leilani Lien, Allison Dixon

2nd & 3rd Grades (Left to Right):
Front Row: Allyson Dowell, Alondra Carrillo, Natalie Flores, Austin Pratt, Christopher Corona Lara
Middle Row: Tanner Morse, Ayden Graefe, Nadia Sifuentes, Audrey Nicks, Grace Becvar
Back Row: Elda Tapia, Bella Cortez, Gustin McKee, Cash Robertson, Peyton Dees

2017/04/21 EAFK Knighting Ceremony - Perseverance

On April 21, 2017, 30 students at Giddings Elementary were honored for exemplifying the character trait of Perseverance The knighting ceremony is a part of the EarlyAct/FirstKnight (EA/FK) program at GES which is in its fourth year this year. EA/FK focuses on teaching the virtues embodied in the knightly code of chivalry to the students for 10 minutes each school day and putting those virtues into action. EA/FK is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Giddings at no cost to the school. Congratulations to the students and their families!

2nd and 3rd Grades (left to right):

Front Row: Aiden Crawford, Lydia Boriack, Alexa Arteaga, Luis Hernandez, Roman Hernandez
Second Row: Alexia Garcia, Eunice Chavez, Isahbelle Depaz, Rilynn Creek, Gloria Padron
Back Row: Gavyn Pollock, Laura Hernandez, Maison Schautschick, Braulio Herrera, Cindy Lopez, Emily Lopez

K and 1st Grades (left to right):

Front Row: Kenzie Stewart, Jacob Palomo, Cannon Martin, Kevin Ramirez, Idair Leyva
Second Row: Antony Ramirez, J'Andria Patterson, Mario DelaRosa, Mabiel Gallardo, Evresa Villegas
Back Row: Giovanny Padron, Tucker Kalbas, Genevieve Hendrix, Valeria Tello

2017/03/08 62nd Birthday of the Rotary Club of Giddings

On March 8, 1955 the Rotary Club of Giddings was founded. This year marks the 62nd birthday of the club.

Then:

21 Charter members/ 100% male
Friday meeting at 12:05
Met at Monroe's Cafe
Charter President Emmett Hannes
Secretary Emil Knippa
Sponsoring Club Rockdale

Now:

36 members/ 30% female
Thursday meeting at Noon
Met at Los Patrones
President Mary Lou Ross
Secretary Carol Bennett

2017/03/04 6th Annual Emmett Hannes Memorial 5k

Official Race Results

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go....

2017/02/24 EAFK Knighting Ceremony - Discipline

On February 24, 2017, 28 students at Giddings Elementary were honored for exemplifying the character trait of Discipline. The knighting ceremony is a part of the EarlyAct/FirstKnight (EA/FK) program at GES which is in its fourth year this year. EA/FK focuses on teaching the virtues embodied in the knightly code of chivalry to the students for 10 minutes each school day and putting those virtues into action. EA/FK is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Giddings at no cost to the school. Congratulations to the students and their families!

2nd and 3rd Grades (left to right):

Front Row: Hayden Smith, Adan Resendez, Angela Tello, Riley Jo Gaitan
Second Row: Chloe Thacker, Miranda Lara, Carlos Corona, Krystal Gonzalez, Ashlyn Bradley
Back Row: Brysella Cisneros, Phoenix Albin, Maylin Caldera, Diego Ramirez, and Matthew Alexander
Not pictured is Laura Hernandez

K and 1st Grades (left to right):

Front Row: Diego Lara, Giovanni Ramirez, Brayden Tobola, Damien Powell, Quentin Berry
Second Row: Savannah Felix, Elvis Linares, Isabella Garcia, Jocelyn DelaRosa, Aaliyah Garcia
Back Row: Marc Moreno, Henlee Hanson, Ryleigh Roberts, I'Mari Williams

2016/12/08 EA/FK Knighting Ceremony - Confidence

On December 8, 2016, Sir Keith of the Knights of the Guild honored 29 students at Giddings Elementary for exemplifying the character trait of Confidence. Two students were knighted for exemplifying the character trait of Honesty the previous six weeks. The knighting ceremony is a part of the EarlyAct/FirstKnight (EA/FK) program at GES which is in its fourth year this year. EA/FK focuses on teaching the virtues embodied in the knightly code of chivalry to the students for 10 minutes each school day and putting those virtues into action. EA/FK is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Giddings at no cost to the school. Congratulations to the students and their families!

2nd and 3rd Grades (left to right)
Front row: Natalie Koslan (knighted for Honesty), Jordynn Figueroa, Ryland Brooks, Fred Powell, Vanesa Medina, Daisy Vega
Middle row: Rebekkah Richardson, Travis Hogwood, Rylee Spencer, Brandon Richter (knighted for Honesty), Angela Garcia, Mya Martinez
Back row: Chase Ramirez, Anthony Ward, Emma Lehmann, Sierra Steinbach, Makayla Martinez

K and 1st Grades (left to right)
Front row: Mariela McNiel, Leighton Smith, Natalie Marroquin, Eli Parks, Francisco Macias
Middle row: Nayeli Flores, Amberliey Potter, Brynli Wilson, Tenley Ward, Sadie Locke
Back row: Conner Ray, Romeo Luna, Karen Villela, Addison Tomas

2016/11/10 New Member Tom Ayers Joins the Club

On November 10, 2016, Tom Ayres became a member of the Rotary Club of Giddings. Tom has been a Rotarian for 41 years and has transferred from the Alamo Heights Rotary Club in San Antonio. Welcome to the club Tom!

2016/11/04 EA/FK Knighting Ceremony - Honesty

On November 4, 2016, Sir Keith of the Knights of the Guild honored 26 students at Giddings Elementary for exemplifying the character trait of Honesty. The knighting ceremony is a part of the EarlyAct/FirstKnight (EA/FK) program at GES which is in its fourth year this year. EA/FK focuses on teaching the virtues embodied in the knightly code of chivalry to the students for 10 minutes each school day and putting those virtues into action. EA/FK is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Giddings at no cost to the school. Congratulations to the students and their families!

Kindergarten/First Grade

Front Row (L to R): Imani Blanchard, Layla Burns, Mykah Gantt, Juan Alvarado, Finleigh Hightower

Second Row: Yandel Abarca, Jayden Lara, Yareli Diaz, Isaac Gonzalez, Isabella Sexton

Back Row: Weston Smith, Sebastian Recendez, Taelor Moore, Ty Gallant

Second/Third Grade

Front Row: Natalie Rojas, Emily Alvarez-Siqueros, Gabrielle Thomas, Allison Cardenas

Second Row: Alan Hernandez Recendez, Gisselle Arguello, Kamrie Stewart, Gustavo Sanchez

Third Grade: John Levario, Joseph Martinez, Jace Locke, Hadley Hanson

Not pictured: Natalie Koslan, Natalie Pena, Brandon Richter

2016/10/07 EA/FK Knighting Ceremony - Respect

On October 7, 2016, Lady Amber of the Knights of the Guild honored 29 students at Giddings Elementary for exemplifying the character trait of Respect. The knighting ceremony is a part of the EarlyAct/FirstKnight (EA/FK) program at GES which is in its fourth year this year. EA/FK focuses on teaching the virtues embodied in the knightly code of chivalry to the students for 10 minutes each school day and putting those virtues into action. EA/FK is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Giddings at no cost to the school. Congratulations to the students and their families!

3rd grade:

Front row L to R - Adamaris Hernandez, Gavin Bailey, Faith Parker, Daira Gordillo

Back row L to R - Ja'Daysha Huff, Tamaya Farr, Kirsten Guillory, Jadyn Holmes (2nd Grade)

Kindergarten:

Front row L to R - Aeiza DelaRosa, Teagan Fuqua, Jayden Chavera

Back row L to R - Ashley Galicia, Andrea Rios, Aurelio DelaRosa

2nd grade:

Front row L to R - Naomy Laris, Malynda Schautschick, Faith Crockett, Gabrielle Way

Back row L to R - Jesus Rivera, Jadyn Holmes, Tristen Thiele, Angel Tello

1st grade:

Front row L to R - Bella Marquez, Sofia Lopez

Middle row L to R - Diego Rubalcava, Kylynn Martinez, Arianna Bonner

Back row L to R - Julius Villegas, Zulay Salas, Alexandra Estrada

2016/09/01 New Rotarian Inducted - Carl Miller

On September 1, 2016, Carl Miller was inducted into the Rotary Club of Giddings by District Governor Bruce Golden. Karl was sponsored by Brandi Noack Lowe. Welcome to the club Carl!

Pictured from left to right: President Mary Ross, DG Bruce Golden, Brandi Noack Lowe, Carl Miller

2016/09/01 2016 Rotarian of the Year - Brandi Lowe

Congratulations to Immediate Past President Brandi Noack Lowe who was named the 2015-16 Rotary Club of Giddings' Rotarian of the Year. Brandi was presented her award at the Giddings' Chamber of Commerce Banquet and was recognized at the September 1, 2016 meeting. Great job Brandi!

Pictured from left to right: President Mary Lou Ross, Brandi Noack Lowe, District Governor Bruce Golden

2016/06/02 Rotary Club of Giddings' 2015-16 Scholarships

The Rotary Club of Giddings is proud to award 14 scholarships to 2015-2016 Lee County high school seniors this year. The soon to be graduates and their families were the special guests of the club at the meeting on June 2, 2016. These students were awarded the Rotary scholarships because we not only expect them to do great things, we expect them to do great things for others and put "Service Above Self." Through its fundraising efforts, the club has been able to give over $150,000 to Lee County students over the past twenty years. The recipients of the 2015-2016 Rotary Club of Giddings' Scholarships are:

Giddings High School:

Tanna Furry
Jordan Mitschke
Monica Muniz
Katelyn Hester
Jenna Kieschnick
Mackenzie Lira
Megan Rangel
Whitney Whitsel
Grace Zwernemann
Megan Becker

Lexington High School:

Jacob Muhl
Kate Drosche
Jason Winkler

Dime Box High School:

Brianna San Juan

From Left to right: Jason Winkler, Monica Muniz, Megan Becker, Whitney Whitsel, Megan Rangel, Katelyn Hester Jenna Kieschnick, Jordan Mitschke, Kate Drosche, Brianna San Juan

2016/04/22 EA/FK Knighting Ceremony - Confidence

On April 22, 2016, Sir Keith of the Knights of the Guild honored 30 students at Giddings Elementary for exemplifying the character trait of Confidence. The knighting ceremony is a part of the EarlyAct/FirstKnight (EA/FK) program at GES which is in its third year this year. EA/FK focuses on teaching the virtues embodied in the knightly code of chivalry to the students for 10 minutes each school day and putting those virtues into action. EA/FK is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Giddings at no cost to the school. Congratulations to the students and their families!

2nd & 3rd Grade

Bottom Row: Makayla Hernandez, Ayden Graefe, Cristal Orocio, Gisselle Arguello, Kylee Smith, Michaela Moore

Second Row: Kennedi Namken, Keyara Tutson, Christopher Elliott, Arisbeth Segundo, Hunter Jacobs

Third Row: Natalie Segura, Edith Gonzalez, Karen Galicia, Mireya Lara

Top Row: Sir Keith Fiala, EAFK Knight of the Guild

K and 1st Grade

Bottom Row: Saray Lopez, Analeigh Koslan, Mariana Hernandez, Josue Luna, Sarai Ochoa, Christopher Corona

Second Row: Yandel Abarca, Peighton Bingham, Asher Fuqua, Natalie Rojas, Beya Zuniga

Third Row: Alan Hernandez Recindiz, Cash Robertson, Edgar Cardenas, Chloe Gonzalez

Top Row: Sir Keith Fiala, EAFK Knight of the Guild

2016/04/15 DAP Grant Project

The Rotary Club of Giddings proudly donated two black and gold trash cans to Buffalo Stadium. The club was able to donate the trash cans through its own funds and through use of a District Assistance Program Grant through Rotary District 5870. The Rotary Club of Giddings can only do its projects with local support and this is one of many projects that give back to our community.

Pictured Left to Right (Back Row): Shane Holmann, Mark Johnson, Bobby Martin, Wayne Galipp, Bob Mutschink, Jim Jaeger, Chad Rude, Wesley Keng, Roger Dees, and Lisa Noack
Front Row: Taylor O’Donnell, Whitney Whitsel, Carol Bennett, Cassidy Hirsch, and Kayanne Zoch
Kneeling: Patricia DeHoyos and Phyllis Simmons

2016/03/24 New Member Inducted - Kristi McDaniel

On March 24, 2016, Kristi McDaniel was inducted into the Rotary Club of Giddings by Club President Brandi Lowe. Kristi was sponsored by Bob Mutschink. Welcome to the club Kristi!

2016/03/10 Club Awarded EREY and 100% Sustaining Member Banners

The Rotary Club of Giddings was awarded the Every Rotarian/Every Year (EREY) Banner and 100% Sustaining Member Banner for the 2014-15 Rotary Year. Immediate Past President Wesley Keng accepted the awards on behalf of the club from District Governor Melinda Osborn.

To earn the EREY Banner, every member in the club must have an Annual Fund contribution recorded for 2013-14 year and the club must average $100 per member.

To earn the 100% Sustaining Member Club Banner, every member in the club must have an Annual Fund contribution of at least $100 recorded for 2013-14.

Great job everyone!

2016/03/05 5th Annual Emmett Hannes Memorial 5k

On Saturday, March 5th, 2016 the 5th Annual Emmett Hannes Memorial 5k was staged at the Lee County Courthouse. Over 100 runners and walkers descended on Giddings to participate in the event. Even Mother Nature cooperated this year to make the event a success. It was very appropriate that the memorial event was held a few days before the 61th Birthday of the Rotary Club of Giddings, as Emmett Hannes was the charter president of the club. Thank you to all of our sponsors, participants, and supporters for helping make the event a success. A special thanks to the EarlyAct/FirstKnight service club from Giddings Elementary School for coming out and supporting the runners and walkers as they made their way through the course.

OFFICIAL RACE RESULTS

2016/02/26 EA/FK Knighting Ceremony - Tolerance

On February 26, 2016, Sir Keith of the Knights of the Guild honored 30 students at Giddings Elementary, and Vice Prinicipal Mitch Pope for exemplifying the trait of Tolerance. In addition, staff member Joyce Gallier was knighted for the trait of Compassion. The knighting ceremony is a part of the EarlyAct/FirstKnight (EA/FK) program at GES which is in its third year this year. EA/FK focuses on teaching the virtues embodied in the knightly code of chivalry to the students for 10 minutes each school day and putting those virtues into action. EA/FK is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Giddings at no cost to the school. Congratulations to the students and their families!

K and 1st Grade
Bottom Row: Wendy Sanchez, Victor Emiliano Labrada
2nd Row: Allison Dixon, Diego Rubalcava, Evresa Villegas, Kashlyn Martinez
3rd Row: Genevieve Hendrix, Audrey Presley, Evelyn Hernandez, Luis Hernandez, Gabrielle Way
4th Row: Anthony Ward, Yesenia Medina, Matthew Alexander, Emily Alvarez
Top Row: Knight of the Guild, Sir Keith Fiala

2nd and 3rd Grades
Bottom Row: Abdiel Contreras, Gevin Salazar
2nd Row: Karli Majewski, Jennifer Lara, Chloe Thacker, Tanner Morse
3rd Row: Salma Labrada, Andrew Davis, Lucero Martiniez, Joel Diaz, Zabrina White
4th Row: Lucy Villenueva, Eduardo Gonzalez, Jayla Smith, Joseph Sifuentes
Top Row: Knight of the Guild, Sir Keith Fiala

2016/02/23 Pancake Supper to benefit EarlyAct/FirstKnight

On Tuesday, February 23, 2016, the Rotary Club of Giddings with the Giddings Elementary School (GES) Staff, the EarlyAct/FirstKnight Service Club and the Giddings High School Interact Club hosted a Pancake Supper to benefit the EarlyAct/FirstKnight program at GES. A $7.00 ticket got you 2 huge pancakes, sausage links and hash browns. Thank you to everyone who supported the event. The Rotary Club of Giddings would also like to thank Charlotte Penn and the rest of the GES staff and cafeteria crew for all their help, without which we couldn't have held this event.

Ms. Dibbles makes some pancakes

Ready to Serve (above Self, of course)

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