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06 Jan 2022 RI Student Exchange Program - VIRTUAL MEETING Jan 06, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Susan V. Brodbeck Rotary Club of Lake Houston Area Susan Brodbeck is retired from a buying and merchandising career of 31 years in May Co. Department Stores in Indianapolis and at Foley’s in Houston. Susan graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri with an Associate of Arts Degree in Business and Retailing and then from Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing. After graduating she was a buyer and a merchandise manager for L. S. Ayres Department Stores in Indianapolis, Indiana for 24 years. In 1992, as a result of a merger, Susan moved to Houston as the Ladies Coat Buyer for Foley’s. Now, ask yourself...how is anyone successful at selling coats in Texas?? But, during her 9 years at Foley’s Susan earned “Buyer of the Year” 2 times. She has been a member of Rotary since February 2007 and currently serves as the Rotary Youth Exchange Officer for the Lake Houston Area Club. During her tenure she has coordinated 26 Inbound and 65 Outbound Rotary Youth Exchange Students. She also serves as the liaison for the many wonderful Host Families who have hosted the Inbound Rotary Exchange Students from around the globe. She has also served on the District 5890 Rotary Youth Exchange Committee. Additionally, Susan served as President of The Rotary Club of Humble in 2014-15. Organizing and planning are two things Susan really likes to do. On a personal note, Susan, enjoys year-round golf at the Clubs of Kingwood. Staying in touch with old friends and making new ones. It has become a hobby for Susan; she says... “Some people collect coins, I like to collect friends.” Susan enjoys her membership in The Rotary Club of Lake Houston Area as it has opened avenues of opportunity for humanitarian service and camaraderie with like–minded professionals and associates and, the ability to keep current with what’s happening locally and nationally and as well as globally. Susan will tell you through involvement in Rotary Youth Exchange there is something to do every day to give a student somewhere in the world a “leg up” in life!
13 Jan 2022 Vern Swisher-Tribute - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jan 13, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Vernus C. Swisher, Sr., D. Min. Education * Doctor of Ministry Degree - Houston Graduate School of Theology; Houston, Texas * Master of Arts Degree - Houston Graduate School of Theology; Houston, Texas * Bachelor of Arts Degree in Secondary Education and Social Sciences - Huston-Tillotson University; Austin, Texas * Professional Mediation Training - Worklife Institute; Houston, Texas * Graduate Courses - Texas Southern University; Houston, Texas * Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting (extension course) -The University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School Experience 10/2019 - CEO Consulting and Coaching 06/2019 - Retired 3/1996 –06/2019 CAREER AND RECOVERY RESOURCES, INC. (Retired 1/31/2019) * Chief Executive Officer 8/1993 - 1996 Julia C. Hester House * Executive Director 8/1967 - 1993 Foley’s Department Store, Now Macy’s * Store Manager - Almeda Mall * Buyer Budget Menswear - Corporate * Store Manager - Greenspoint Mall * Assistant Buyer Menswear - Corporate * Assistant Store Manager - Sharpstown Mall * Group Manager - Sharpstown Mall * Divisional Manager - Sharpstown Mall * Assistant Department Manager - Corporate Religious Experience (1983 – Present) 2000 - Present Pastor - Galilee Community Baptist Church Houston (2006-Present) Pastor – Galilee Missionary Baptist Church of Kenedy (2004 – 2007) Pastor—St. John Missionary Baptist Church on Dowling (2000—2003) Associate Minister - Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church (2004 – 2006) 1986 - 1998 Thomas Care Nursing Home Senior Ministry 1983 - 1990 Assistant Pastor - South Post Oak Baptist Church Current Boards & Community Affiliations PrimeWay Federal Credit Union Board, Center for Pursuit Board of Governors, American Leadership Forum Senior Fellow Class XV, Past Boards & Community Affiliations Founder & Charter Member of Leadership Houston; Founding Committee Member of Project Blueprint, Spaulding for Children Advisory Board; Rotary Club of Houston & Foundation Board; College of Biblical Studies Board, Immediate Past Chair; Network of Behavioral Health Providers Board; Mayor’s Public Safety Advisory Committee Chair, City of Houston. United Way of Texas: Board Member/Trustee. United Way of Greater Houston: Panelist, Chairman of Adult Service; Chairman of Allocations Committee; Chairman of Planning Allocation-Information and Referral; Member of the Personnel Committee; Allocations Redesign Committee, Chairman of Agencies Campaign 1994-95; Planning Committee 1998-99; Public Policy 1995-99; President, Agency Executive Directors Association 2000; Multi-cultural Committee; Project Blueprint; Funding Task Force Committee. Rotary Club of Houston, Past President; Houston Food Bank Board, Past President; Region 6 Adult Protective Services Advisory Board; Greater Houston Women’s Foundation Board; Disability Policy Consortium of Greater Houston Board; AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Violence), Interfaith Advisory Council, Target Hunger Advisory Board; The Volunteer Center Board; M.D. Anderson Hospital Volunteer; United Negro College Fund Advisory Board; Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation Board; Texas Commerce Bank-Lockwood/Lyons Board; Justice Forward Other: Houston Evaluation of Community Priorities, Red Cross-Market Street; Inter-Ethnic Forum; John Biggers Exhibition Advisory Committee. Awards: Mayor’s History Makers Award 2021, Houston Community College Leadership and Success Honoree 2019, Career and Recovery Resources, In. Barrier Breaker Award 2019, Houston Graduate School of Theology-The Delbert and Carol Vaughn Alumnus Award 2016, Mayor's Disability Advocate of the Year 2002, National Women of Achievement Visionaries of Excellence Award 1996; Citizen of Month, 1995 Houston Defender; United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast Volunteer of the Year 1985; Texas Southern University Humanitarian of the Year 1983.
16 Jan 2022 HAIS Interact Club Houston Marathon Jan 16, 2022 Invitation for your Rotary Club members to join the HAIS Interact Club as volunteers at the Houston Marathon. We will be passing out water and Gatorade at Mile 20. This is not only an opportunity for our students to support the 2022 Houston Marathon Runners; it is also a club fundraiser. Interact Officers have committed to 60 volunteers and assistance from the Rotary Club would be greatly appreciated. I believe this would be a wonderful way for our members to meet and connect. Registration is open for a week. Please share and have any volunteers with the Rotary email me to confirm their registration with our group. I have attached the registration instructions to this email. I hope to see you and other Rotarians there. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, YOU can volunteer at the 2022 Chevron Houston Marathon On Sunday, January 16, 2021! 1. Visit https://bit.ly/2YFMucW 2. Choose the 6:45am – 1:00pm - “Mile 20 Refueling Station” 3. Check the box that says “I am part of a group” 4. Select “HAIS Interact Club” The join code HAIS should be inserted in the box.
19 Jan 2022 RCoHF BOD Meeting Wednesday January 19, 2022 Jan 19, 2022 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
20 Jan 2022 Rotary 101 Meeting Jan 20, 2022 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM COME HEAR ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE ROTARY MOVEMENT. ALL MEMBERS INVITED TO ATTEND. RED BADGERS NEED THIS LESSON.
20 Jan 2022 HLS&R President Chris Boleman, PH.D. Jan 20, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CHRIS BOLEMAN, PH.D. President & CEO Chris Boleman, Ph.D., was named president and CEO of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ on May 12, 2020. Dr. Boleman joined the Rodeo in 2017 as the executive director of the Agricultural Competitions and Exhibits Division. In 2019, he was promoted to chief mission officer. A native Texan, Dr. Boleman earned a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Ph.D. from Texas A&M University, where he also has served as Associate Professor. As Chief Mission Officer, Dr. Boleman led the execution of all mission-related activities, including the livestock and horse shows, educational and commercial exhibits, donors, auctions, sponsorships, grants, scholarships, and other educational programs. A significant part of this position is working in tandem with 46 of the 108 volunteer committees to provide coordinated and collaborative leadership with the Rodeo’s Executive Committee, vice presidents, committee Chairs and staff. In this position, he provided oversight for an approximately $50 million budget and $27 million given annually through scholarships, educational program grants, and graduate assistantships. In 2019, under the direction of the Rodeo Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee, Dr. Boleman was tasked to provide leadership, oversight and management of the Rodeo’s reorganization plan in cooperation with the consultant team. He also led the implementation phase, which took place in the Fall of 2019. Prior to his promotion to chief mission officer, Dr. Boleman served as executive director of the Agricultural Competitions and Exhibits Division, leading the livestock and horse show competition, auctions and wine programs. Previous to him joining the Rodeo, Dr. Boleman served as the State Leader For Texas 4-H, where he was responsible for leading the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Throughout his career, Dr. Boleman has provided more than 800 educational trainings and presentations, collaborated with experts in content areas to author more than 100 publications, and supported and collaborated with organizations to provide subject matter expertise through instruction, curriculum development, and/or consultation, with organizations including Texas Association of Counties Leadership Development Program for Judges & County Commissioners, Texas Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Leadership Program, Texas Agriculture Lifetime Leadership Program, Texas Association of Fairs & Events Executive Leadership Program, Texas FFA’s LEAD Program, and Texas A&M AgriLife’s Early Career Leadership Cohort. Dr. Boleman has been very active in the agriculture community throughout his career, and has previously served or is currently serving on the board of directors of several non-profit organizations, including: Texas Association of Fairs and Events, Texas 4-H Foundation, Texas FFA Foundation, North American Livestock Show and Rodeo Managers Association, Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP), 4-H National Leadership Committee, National 4-H Council Board and National 4-H Council’s Hispanic Advisory Board. In addition to his education at Texas A&M, Dr. Boleman has received the University Certificate of Completion for The Art and Science of Leadership Program at Harvard University and the Certificate of Completion for the Governor’s Executive Development Program at The University of Texas. Dr. Boleman is married to Dr. Randi Boleman, who is also heavily involved at the Rodeo and currently serves as chair of the Communications & Special Services Committee. They make their home in Houston but still try and spend as much time at the family ranch in Brazos County. Dr. Boleman enjoys running, reading, writing and traveling.
21 Feb 2022 Rotary Club of Houston BOD Meeting Feb 21, 2022 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
24 Feb 2022 Julian Ramirez, Attorney Feb 24, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Native Texan Julian Ramirez, 58, is a licensed attorney who has worked in the Harris County criminal courts for more than 32 years. A second-generation U. S. citizen, Julian’s story epitomizes the American Dream. Julian’s great-grandfather was recruited to the U. S. from Mexico in 1908 to help build railroads. The move ensured a better life and security for his family and generations to follow. Julian’s grandparents became sharecroppers, raising their children on a Fort Bend County farm during the Great Depression. Like many Mexican Americans of the time, his parents attained only a grade school education. However, the value of an education coupled with hard work was not lost on his parents. They raised seven children in a two-bedroom house without air conditioning “across the tracks” on Rosenberg’s working-class north side. They faithfully attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Church every Sunday and made sure each of their seven children graduated from high school and attended college. Growing up, Julian and his siblings stocked shelves and worked the cash register in the small family grocery store to help support the family. The experience taught him the value hard work and the importance of providing a service to the community. Julian received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1986 and his Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1989 from the University of Texas at Austin. Julian’s dedication to public service led him to a 27-year career at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. Julian prosecuted thousands of felony cases and tried more than 150 first chair jury trials for crimes ranging from death penalty capital murders to DWI’s. He was promoted to chief felony prosecutor in 1994, managing large dockets of felony cases, and division chief in 2007. He has overseen multiple felony courts, the public corruption unit, and the civil rights division. He has also handled many gang cases, high-profile matters, and complex investigations. His retirement from the DA’s Office in December 2016 was a short one. When the current DA recused her office from handling hundreds of cases, district court judges appointed Julian to prosecute more than 50 of them. He has continued to try violent crime cases, including capital murder and murder, to guilty verdicts. Julian has been asked many times to share his expertise by teaching police officers at the Houston Police Academy and prosecutors at the DA’s Office and across the state. Julian has taught thousands of police and prosecutors on various criminal and investigative topics. Julian is active in the Memorial Park 1^st Ward congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and his son’s boy scout troop. He lives in Houston with his wife, Caroline Dozier, their 13-year-old son, and their two dogs.
03 Mar 2022 Rhonda Kennedy,Chair,Host Committee, RI Convention Mar 03, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Can't join us for lunch at Tony's today in person? Tune in online:CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE MEETING VIRTUALLY or paste this into your browser https://teams.live.com/meet/9394979843079 Past District Governor, Rhonda Kennedy, updates us on "Ready for Lift off" for the first Rotary International Convention in Houston in many years. WHERE WERE YOU IN 1972 and 1914? It will be quite a long wait for the next RI Convention in Houston and at least several years until the USA will host this event again. June 4-8 will be right in your own backyard!!! Have you registered? Visit convention.rotary.org Can't join us for lunch at Tony's this Thursday? Tune in online:CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE MEETING VIRTUALLY PDG Rhonda Kennedy DG 2008-2009 District 5890 Rhonda Kennedy joined the Rotary Club of Sweeny in 1994. She served as Club President in 1999-2000. Immediately following her Presidential year, Rhonda served as Assistant Governor in 2000-2001 and again in 2001-2002. Rhonda has served District 5890 every year since 2002 in various capacities and served as the District 5890 Governor in 2008-2009. Rhonda has served District 5890 as the 2016 Council on Legislation Delegate, 2017 Zone 27 & 21b Zone Institute Chairman and the Host Organization Chairman for 2022 Rotary International Convention to be held in Houston. Rhonda is the recipient of the 2018 recipient of the Rotary International Service Above Self Award. Rhonda and husband Eric or both members of the Paul Harris Society, Major Donors and members of the Bequest Society. Rhonda and Eric have been married since 1979 and they have 2 sons, 2 Daughter in laws and 4 beautiful grandchildren. Eric and Rhonda moved from Houston to Sweeny in 1979. Rhonda has managed their Simmental cattle operation since 1992. Eric and Rhonda retired in 2010 and spend much of their time in Port Mansfield, Texas doing what they love…fishing.
05 Mar 2022 Memorial Service for Ted Hirtz Mar 05, 2022 2:00 PM Memorial Service Saturday, March 5, 2022 @ 2 p.m. Location: Christ Church Cathedral, 1117 Texas Avenue, Houston TX 77002. Ted Hirtz was born 6 March 1936 to Viola Stamer Hirtz and Theodore S. Hirtz, Sr. in St. Louis, MO; called to the Bar in Austin, Texas, December 1963; and headed into the sunset 21 February 2022 from his home in Houston, Texas. At age 9, Ted’s father’s covered wagon headed east to New York, to the corporate offices of Brown Shoe Company. Ted developed a love of learning at Scarsdale High School, which prepared him to study Roman and Greek history at Harvard University, graduating in 1958. When the Hungarian Revolution began, Ted and others on the Harvard crew enlisted in the USMC; he was a reservist for 6 years. He met his first wife, Nancy Jane Coleman, on board The S.S. United States liner while travelling with his parents and sister, Joyce. Ted and Nancy married and moved to Stanford University, where Ted studied law, graduating in 1963. Son Stewart was born in California, Henry in NYC, and Will in Houston as Ted began his practice of law. He was an Assistant District Attorney with Harris County before practicing with Childress, Port & Crady; with Ed McDonough; and then on his own. Ted never feared representing the underdog against great odds. He loved Texas and wanted to establish law regarding her eroding coastline. He served on the Historical and Law Library Committees of the Houston Bar Association. Known as the “lawyer who always wore a hat”, he retired at age 85 and worked full days until he was hospitalized with metastatic kidney cancer. Ted and Susan Elaine Akers met in the courtyard of Christ Church Cathedral; they married 12 June 1986. Susan and Ted enjoyed ballroom dancing at the Houston Club and the Petroleum Club. They would take off to explore the corners of the world, wandering the market in Kashgar, China; climbing Ayers Rock in Australia; chartering boats to view Komodo dragons and the orangutans in Borneo; and riding camels through Petra and over the Saharan sands of Morocco (when Ted was age 83). Ted relished riding the Ranchers’ Ride and Salt Grass Trail with his sons and older grandchildren as well as hunting dove and quail. He would phone Henry most mornings to read the daily scriptures. In 53 years, Ted rarely missed a Tuesday singing with the Houston Saengerbund. Ted was a member of the Tax Forum, Rotary Club of Houston, and the Old Lions. He was a 50+ year member with Holland Lodge No. 1 and served on the Board of the Battleship Texas Foundation. He served as president of the English-Speaking Union and as chieftain of the Heather & Thistle Society. He enjoyed studying the poetry of Robert Burns with friends in Houston, Canada and Scotland. Ted and Susan worshiped at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church and at Christ Church Cathedral. He is survived by Susan, his loving wife of 35 years; sons Stewart Cochran (Lana) Hirtz, Henry Theodore (Amy) Hirtz, and William August (Krissy) Hirtz; grandchildren, Ian Stewart Coleman Hirtz, Margaret Elizabeth Hirtz, William Coleman Hirtz, Shepherd August Hirtz, Helton Ronald Hirtz, and Levi Cochran Hirtz; his sister, Joyce Ann Hirtz Davis and her husband, Steve Ilsley Davis, of Vero Beach, Florida; and his former daughter-in-law, Diane Hirtz Spencer. Services will be held at two o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday, March 5, at Christ Church Cathedral, 1117 Texas Avenue, Houston TX 77002. The Hirtz family requests that attendees wear masks. The service will be live-streamed at https://www.christchurchcathedral.org/hirtzmemorial
09 Mar 2022 49th Rotary Lombardi Award Kickoff Happy Hour Mar 09, 2022 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM As you know, the Rotary Lombardi Award is BACK! Under the leadership of Past-President and RLA Chair, David Schwarz, the 48^th Rotary Lombardi Award gala was held on December 8^th and was a huge success. And soon we will be presenting a very nice check to the American Cancer Society. Now it’s time to set our sights on the 49^th RLA to be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. I want to invite everyone who is interested in learning more about the award, and the many volunteer opportunities to assist the Rotary Lombardi Award committee, to join us for the 49^th Rotary Lombardi Award Kickoff Happy Hour. I hope to see you there. Tom Vann, General Chair 49^th Rotary Lombardi Award
10 Mar 2022 Members Only/Survey Results Wrap-Up!/SPECIAL PHOTO Mar 10, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM You're invited to a Club Members only meeting. CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE MEETING Please register now so we can give in our RSVP. CLUB PHOTO WILL BE TAKEN. PLEASE DRESS IN BUSINESS ATTIRE. Sally will be bringing copies with her on visits to clubs in France. Tom Vann will stand in for Richard who will be attending a funeral. Announcements will be brief in order to complete the survey wrap-up. Please join us Thursday, March 10 at 11:30 a.m. at Tony's to Wrap-Up our conversation about the survey. We will focus on the following three areas: Meeting Re-structure Re-Commit to Service Prioritize Rotary Lombardi Award Thank you for your participation in the survey and follow-up meetings. Your Membership Committee If you have any difficulting joining the meeting, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OGU3MmFhOGUtODU3ZC00N2YzLWEwYWYtMDgxYjJjYjFhOTYw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2209a54eb0-775b-490b-89a6-efda8bc70f57%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e2a6c6bb-876a-4cde-a6e0-b6057a9f92d2%22%7d NEXT WEEK-March 17th Our speaker is Oksana Khariv about an ongoing project to assist the Ukraine.
17 Mar 2022 Ukraine Humanitarian Project with Oksana Khariv Mar 17, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Oksana Khariv Founder, Omnis Foundation As we watch the news wondering what is really happening in the Ukraine, our speaker will share her experiences with us. Oksana grew up in the Ukraine during the former USSR where even freedom of speech was denied. She was given the opportunity to study in the U.S. and learned the true meaning of that word. Oksana Khariv works in the investment banking division of Citigroup, focusing on energy transition. Prior to joining Citi, she served as an Advisor at ExxonMobil, overseeing global corporate and market development efforts. Combining her passions for development and philanthropy, Oksana founded Omnis, a non-profit organization committed to restoring communities facing crises through health and education programs. Oksana studied and lived in Ukraine and the United States, speaks 4 languages and has worked on projects globally. She holds an MBA from SMU and a BA from Lviv State University. ZOOM INFORMATION The Rotary Club of Houston is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Zoom room opens at 11:30 a.m. Meeting begins at noon. (We are experimenting with Zoom so please provide us with feedback.) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88480739932?pwd=UHhCajJJU0VKbmU3TkdrS1hqL1JCQT09 Meeting ID: 884 8073 9932 Passcode: 519239 One tap mobile: +13462487799,,88480739932#,,,,519239# US (Houston) +12532158782,,88480739932#,,,,519239# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 884 8073 9932 Passcode: 519239 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kSln90CT8 <https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kSln90CT8>
21 Mar 2022 Rotary Club of Houston BOD Meeting Mar 21, 2022 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
24 Mar 2022 Betirri Bengtson - Sports and Society Mar 24, 2022 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM BETIRRI BENGTSON Born in Puebla, Mexico in 1982, Betirri is a local artist in Houston, Texas, internationally recognized primarily by a series of paintings depicting bodiless sport figures in motion. His work ranges from figurative to conceptual always expressing the essence of an idea or subject. He is also the official artist of the Houston Lamborghini Festival since 2014. Some of his clients include Reebok Brazil, Major League Soccer, NFL & Lone Star Sports & Entertainment. His work has been published and featured in magazines and newspapers in Italy, Romania, Brazil, United States, and Mexico. His exhibit trajectory includes solo shows in Puebla in Mexico, Vancouver in Canada, Moscow in Russia, Houston in the US, and art fairs in Milan, Italy, and Miami Basel. Currently, twelve of Betirri's paintings are part of an international tour called 'Ball in Art' which is organized by a Russian Foundation that started in Moscow in 2018 and touring East Europe and Asia countries until 2022. The exhibit is formed of different artists around the world who paint the subject of football and it will be presented in Qatar during the 2022 World Cup. Betirri's background is in architecture. He has used his skills in the development of a themed park proposed in East Downtown, Houston. Named Goal Park, it will be the enhancement of the Columbia Tap Trail using it as a platform for the community to practice public health and enjoy public art. This has been a volunteered work since 2015. Betirri has practiced art professionally since 2012 as an independent artist sustaining one hundred percent from commissions and the sell of his paintings and drawings. STATEMENT Sports and a healthy lifestyle play an important role in society in any country. Sports are a way of identity for many. Sports keep us in constant motion, motivated, inspired, and alive. Sports are full of emotions and discipline, just like art. When I was a kid, I wanted to become a professional football (soccer) player, but my asthma condition didn't let me go further as I wished. However, art was the only path to stay as close to the sports as an athlete or manager. Although I admire certain athletes, I believe more in the team effort of most sports. I create timeless masterpieces that express that team effort through a bodiless figure in motion. My mission as an artist is to reflect the impact that sports have in our society by different visual creative outlets such as painting, muralism and graphics. - Betirri
31 Mar 2022 Joey Sanchez, Sr. Director - Ion Houston Mar 31, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Joey Sanchez is Sr. Director of Ecosystems at The Ion Houston. He is passionate about Houston, Texas and the future of our city. As Sr Director of Ecosystems his focus is to develop the startup/investor ecosystem. Connections are key to innovation and The Ion is the place to connect. WHERE IS THE ION? Ground breaking for The Ion at 4201 Main Street (The former Sears building in Midtown) took place in July 2019 and opened July 31, 2022. The Ion anchors a 16-acre innovation district, the epicenter for Houston's innovation ecosystem, as an inclusive, dynamic, vibrant, and dense hub focusing on quality collaborations between entrepreneurs, incubators, accelerators, corporations, academics, and the Houston community. The 266,000-square-foot building accommodates multiple uses, including class-A office space, shared workspace, prototyping and maker resources, event space, classrooms, food and beverage offerings as well as indoor/outdoor communal areas with shared amenities. The Ion's Mission: The Ion anchors, activates, and accelerates the innovation ecosystem through partnerships, pathways, and programs that create opportunities to advance and sustain resilient economic growth in Houston.
01 Apr 2022 Camp Enterprise Apr 01, 2022 - Apr 03, 2022 CAMP ENTERPRISE Since 1986 the Rotary Club of Houston has sponsored an immersive business training experience for Greater Houston high school juniors (11th graders) called Camp Enterprise. The 3-day camp (Fri-Sun) is filled with mentoring, team-building activities, and healthy competitions that leave the participants (adult Rotarian coaches included) changed for the better. Every year, thousands of dollars in college scholarships are awarded. Every year students are treated to all expenses paid transportation to beautiful Camp Allen in Navasota, lodging, food, and a once-in a lifetime experience they will NEVER forget! We are constantly inviting sponsors to help underwrite the costs associated with camp and the scholarships we award. It is imperative that we, The Rotary Club of Houston, continue our longstanding tradition of providing this lifechanging experience at no cost to the individual students. All scholarships are named after the donor who contributed the tax-deductible donation to the Houston Rotary Foundation (501c3). 6 breakout rooms (where students collaborate on their strategies for the business simulation) are eligible for sponsorship and branding by any individual or organization interested. T-shirts are marked with logos of sponsoring individuals and companies. All donations are welcomed, and every donor is invited to come share lunch with us on the Saturday of camp to see what their investment in the future looks like. If we can provide any additional information, please feel free to contact: Nathan Allen Chair, Camp Enterprise 2022 Deanna Belford Rotary Club Administrator 713-973-9936 administrator@rotaryhouston.org For additional information: https://rotaryhouston.org/SitePage/camp-enterprise
07 Apr 2022 Lunch-Camp Enterprise 2022 Wrap-up & Recognition Apr 07, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Several of our 2022 Camp Enterprise students will join us this Thursday, April 7, for our regular Thursday luncheon at Tony's (3755 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77046): 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Come see the recap about what our club accomplished through our Camp Enterprise Committee this past weekend! You'll also EXPERIENCE a taste of camp when, at the meeting, our campers square off against our club in 4 Quarters of CAMPERS vs ADULTS - Business Simulation Competition. Please click the appropriate "Online Registration" link ("Member" or "Guest") on this page and join us for this fun filled Wrap-up and Recognition Luncheon! FOR A SPECIAL VIRTUAL PREVIEW, CLICK HERE TO MEET OUR 2022 BUSINESS SIMULATION COMPETITION WINNERS! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND IN PERSON... ...the meeting can be attended virtually via Microsoft TEAMS, click here this Thursday between 11:30AM and 1:00PM to join us online. Microsoft TEAMS Link (for copy/paste) if above hyperlink doesn't work: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3a10e6a0ea314b4d128d68554dab1e6fec%40thread.tacv2/1649082784253?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2209a54eb0-775b-490b-89a6-efda8bc70f57%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e99b369a-b91c-498b-b86a-9985c30662d1%22%7d
09 Apr 2022 Henry deForest Ralph, Jr. - Memorial Service Apr 09, 2022 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Henry deForest Ralph, Jr. 1933-2022 Send Flowers Henry deForest Ralph, Jr., age 88, passed away on January 25, 2022, after a sudden, brief illness. "deForest" is survived by his two sons and their wives and children: Forest III, Felicia, Carolyn, Emily, and Noah Ralph; Randal William, Catherine, Austin, and Brooks Ralph; sister Elizabeth Ralph Mertz; sisters-in-law Ruth Page Lawrence and Susan Page; and numerous nieces and nephews and their children. deForest was born at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC on April 11, 1933, the second of three children of Dorothy Walker and Henry deForest Ralph. (Coincidentally, both his sons would obtain their undergraduate degrees at GU, taking classes in the same, converted old hospital building.) When he was fourteen, he was struck by rheumatic fever and appendicitis. To convalesce, he spent a year in Madeira Beach, FL where his grandfather, the Rev. Philip Ralph, had founded, and was the first minister of, the Church by the Sea. After his return to DC, the Ralph family moved to Tulsa, OK, which is where deForest met his wife-to-be, Martha Austine Page. They graduated together from Tulsa Central High School in 1951. deForest studied Chemical Engineering at The Rice Institute, earning his B.A. and B.S. in 1955 and 1956, respectively. He and Martha were married while he was in school, the ceremony conducted by his grandfather at Martha's "airconditioned" Tulsa home on July 24, 1954. Upon his graduation, the couple moved to El Paso, TX, the city where their two sons were born. While there, deForest began his career as a refinery engineer for Standard Oil of Texas (Chevron). The couple returned to Houston in 1961, where they made their permanent home and raised their boys. deForest would work for a handful of companies over the next 22 years: Trunkline Gas, Panhandle Eastern, the Pace Company, and Gulf Interstate. His longest stint was at Coastal States (Coal and Chemical Division), where he served as Vice President(s) of Economics and Planning and Wycon Chemical Company. In the mid-1980s, he formed his own consulting business and was co-editor of a local natural gas newsletter. deForest loved Houston and embraced the Texas culture and ethos. He played roles in his sons' extracurricular activities, including Indian Guides, Boy Scouts, and Willow Creek Little League baseball. He got involved with Amigos de las America, his son Forest's later interest. He was active in the Houston Vintage Radio Association, inspired by his connection to his great uncle, Lee de Forest, one of America's early pioneer inventors in radio. deForest had a signature saying - "over and out" - when wrapping up a phone message. deForest was a longtime member of the Rotary Club of Houston, a recipient of their Honorary Emeritus Life Member award, and was a Paul Harris Fellow multiple times. He spent many years volunteering for literacy and ESL programs at HISD elementary schools, including Tijerina and Golfcrest. deForest was forever active with all things Rice: athletics, music, and academics. He loved the School of Engineering, and was President of the Alumni group REA in the 1980's. He established an annual scholarship prize to encourage Rice students to bring their engineering skills to bear on solving society's problems, naming it in honor of "Bob" Dickson, his roommate who died tragically in 1953 while on a Navy ROTC flight. Lastly, deForest worshipped at Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, serving in various lay leadership capacities over the years. His most fulfilling role was leading Emerson's involvement in their Partner Church program, firmly establishing a bond with Gregory St. Nickolas Church of Transylvania (Romania). A few years after Martha's passing on August 5, 2012, deForest moved to the Brookdale Galleria Senior Living Facility. He enjoyed his Brookdale friends and was very fond of the staff. He served two terms as Chairman of the Resident Council, assumed various other leadership positions, and was an unofficial host of the weekly happy hours. His sons give thanks to Tracy Ahrens, Brookdale's Director of Resident Programs, and all the various medical professionals who cared for deForest over the years, with special recognition to Dr. Stuart Solomon and the cardiology staff at Methodist Hospital. A memorial service to celebrate deForest's life will be held at 2:00pm, on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 1900 Bering Drive, Houston, TX 77057. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial contribution be directed to the R.K.M. "Bob" Dickson Prize at Rice University, Office of Development MS-81, PO Box 1892, Houston, TX 77251, or at giving.rice.edu.
10 Apr 2022 Rotary Easter Basket Fiesta! Apr 10, 2022 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Rotarians will be assembling 50 Easter baskets for the children at Salvation Army Family Residence Shelter. Please bring Easter candy and/or toys to fill the 50 baskets.
18 Apr 2022 RCoH BOD Meeting - April 18, 2022 Apr 18, 2022 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
23 Apr 2022 HEARTS for Children CPS Adoption Fair Apr 23, 2022 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM HEARTS for Children CPS Adoption Fair is a Rotary Community Corp created by The Rotary Club of Houston. We are looking for 15 volunteers to help with the event. Volunteers should arrive no later than 9:15 AM. No children under the age of 18 are allowed to volunteer at this event. At the event prospective adoptive parents with approved home studies mingle with children between the ages of 5 and 17 who are in the custody of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services- Children’s Protective Services Division and looking for their forever family. Through the generosity of the Rotary Club of Houston the children and prospective adoptive parents get to know each other in a fun-filled relaxed environment with interactive games, photo booth, a visit from the Texan’s mascot, service dog, Microsoft station, DJ and lunch. Club members arrive at 9 a.m. to set up games/crafts, etc. When children we all relax playing the games. Vetted adoptive parents arrive later and take our placs with the children. Since we began this program there have been over 70 successful adoptions from first meetings at Hearts for Children Adoption Fair. Some special guests usually include TORO, Texans Mascot, Dixie, our favorite Therapy Dog, a DJ, and Microsofts traveling game corner.
26 Apr 2022 Dictionary Project for 28 HISD 3rd grade classes Apr 26, 2022 9:00 AM A team from The Rotary Club of Houston will host a program at one of the selected schools with all others participating remotely. Link to watch on line will be made available prior to April 26th.
28 Apr 2022 District 5890 Conference Apr 28, 2022 - May 01, 2022 April 28-May 1, 2022 For More information see District 5890 website: CLICK HERE Serve to change Lives
28 Apr 2022 NO CLUB MEETING - DISTRICT CONFERENCE Apr 28, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM NO CLUB MEETING - DISTRICT CONFERENCE
05 May 2022 James Morrison - How protected are you? May 05, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Cyber Protection Big Data. 24-7 information. Robo Calls. Click Bait. Ransomware. Dark Web. What can do in our business and our homes? How safe is your personal data? Prepare to be surprised at how vulnerable your computer is and how easy it is to locate your most personal and important information. James Morrison joined Ntirety in January 2022 as CISO after working for two years at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) as a Distinguished Technologist - Cyber Security. Prior to working at HPE, James spent 22 years with the FBI as a Senior Computer Scientist, focused on cyber security. He worked on numerous national security and criminal intrusion investigations, as an active Cyber Security Expert, identifying security vulnerabilities and implementing solutions. He was a Regional Program Manager for the FBI Computer Science program and Adjunct Faculty Member for the FBI, teaching multiple classes at Quantico and internationally. Prior to his career in the FBI, James was an engineer for Lockheed Martin and a System Administrator the US Air Force at Schriever AFB and Clark AB, RP. James lives in Houston with his wife Angi and their furry companions.
14 May 2022 District Leadership Training May 14, 2022
16 May 2022 RCoH BOD Meeting Monday May 16, 2022 May 16, 2022 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
26 May 2022 Voting: a privilege or a right? May 26, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Chris Hollins has shown what local government can achieve when new ideas and accountable leadership are met with real purpose. Chris led the 2020 elections effort in Harris County as County Clerk and gained national acclaim for protecting and expanding voting rights for 2.5 million Houston-area voters during the most important election in our lifetime. His innovations – which included drive-thru voting, 24-hour voting, online mail ballot tracking, and tripling the number of early voting centers–led to eye-popping record voter turnout despite the ongoing global pandemic. Chris developed a commitment to public service through the selfless example of his parents and their devotion for improving the lives of others. His father, George, served for 34 years in the Houston Police Department, and his mother, Christie, managed a career as an administrative assistant while raising Chris, his two sisters, and more than 20 young foster children. Chris has served as a mentor to youth for over 20 years and has been a Big Brother for over a decade. Today, Chris serves as a volunteer member of the METRO Board of Directors, where he is helping to oversee METRO's $1.3 billion budget, shaping its $7 billion expansion plan, and leading its full transition to renewable fuels by 2030. He is active in his church and civic club, and he serves on the boards of Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston and the East Downtown TIRZ (Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone). Chris has worked at some of the world’s most distinguished professional service firms. As a management consultant with McKinsey & Company, he pioneered strategies for large government agencies–in public safety, defense, and security – and assisted multinational companies in improving results for the people they serve. Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Phi Beta Kappa honors from Morehouse College. Chris also completed a joint program with Yale Law School and Harvard Business School, earning both his Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration degrees. Chris is admitted to the State Bar of Texas and Federal Courts for the Southern District of Texas. He is currently in private practice as the Principal Attorney at Hollins Law Group PLLC. Chris and his wife Morgan live in Houston’s Third Ward with their daughter Vivian and their son George. The Hollins family attends Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church.
02 Jun 2022 Front Line Kid - Bucky Ribbeck Jun 02, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Bucky Ribbeck is a board certified pediatrician currently training as a fellow in sports medicine at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital. Bucky's introduction to the medical field was as a patient in 2009 when he was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma (a rare type of bone cancer). He was treated with chemotherapy at Texas Children's and with a surgery to remove the tumor at MD Anderson. While he was a patient, Bucky was invited to be a Front Line Kid at the Rotary Lombardi Award, and he was further honored to have presented the award and spoken at following events. He is a living and breathing example of the benefits of cancer research, and he hopes to be an example for how people can make the best out of any poor situation with which they are faced. That is what has kept Bucky involved with volunteer organizations such as The Periwinkle Foundation, The Snowdrop Foundation, and The Rotary Club: all of which provide a great deal of hope and charity for those affected by cancer.
04 Jun 2022 Rotary International Convention in Houston Jun 04, 2022 - Jun 08, 2022
09 Jun 2022 NO CLUB MEETING Jun 09, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
16 Jun 2022 Charles Foster Jun 16, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Charles C. Foster is Chairman of Foster LLP, and has thirty plus years of experience representing and advising multi-national companies on U.S. immigration law. Long recognized as a national expert in U.S. immigration law, Mr. Foster has served as senior policy advisor to both Presidents Bush and Obama during their Presidential campaigns and has testified before both the U.S. House and Senate Subcommittees on Immigration on a variety of occasions. Mr. Foster has led for a decade the Greater Houston Partnership Task Force on Immigration Reform. He is the founding Chair of the State Bar of Texas Immigration & Nationality Law Section. He also serves as Honorary Consul General for the Kingdom of Thailand, and has received several high Royal Decorations from His Majesty, King Bhumibol. Additional service activities include: Chairman of Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston Advisory Board; Chairman of U.S.-China Partnerships; KIND Houston Advisory Board and Chairman of Americans for Immigration Reform. Executive Committee Member of the Greater Houston Partnership; Member of the Board of Directors of the Asia Society Texas Center; American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the Houston Ballet, the Hobby Center for Public Policy, Barbara Bush’s Celebration of Reading and Invest in the USA (IIUSA). Mr. Foster, as Chairman for 24 years, initiated and led the effort to build a permanent home for the Asia Society in the Houston Museum District. He also initiated and co-chaired the George Bush Presidential Monument, the James A. Baker Monument, the Robert Mosbacher Memorial Bridge, and the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Monument. Mr. Foster received his undergraduate and law degrees from The University of Texas, and is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He lectures frequently before legal, academic, and professional organizations in Texas and throughout the United States, and has authored numerous articles on U.S. immigration law. Mr. Foster served for five years as an Adjunct Professor of Immigration Law at the University of Houston Law Center. He is fluent in Spanish and has received numerous awards, including the 1997 Houston International Service Award by the Houston Jaycees and Consular Corps, the 2000 Friend of China Award, the ADL’s 2006 Milton H. Popkin Award for Distinguished Community Service, the 2013 Houston Bar Association Leon Jaworski Award for community service and 1998 American Immigration Law Foundation Honorary Fellow. He has also received annual recognition as a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine, Texas Lawyer’s top “Go To Immigration Lawyer” for the State of Texas and one of the nation’s “20 Most Powerful Employment Attorneys” in immigration by Human Resource Executive. His role as an immigration lawyer was featured in the 2010 film Mao’s Last Dancer. Mr. Foster previously served as Chairman of the Governor’s Task Force on Immigration, the GHP’s Economic Development Advisory Committee and World Trade Division, the American Bar Association’s Coordinating Committee on Immigration Law, the State Bar of Texas Committee on Laws Relating to Immigration and Nationality and is past National President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Houston Forum and the Houston Club and Board member of Ripley / Baker.
17 Jun 2022 District Governor Mindi Snyder Installation Jun 17, 2022
23 Jun 2022 Installation of Officers and Directors for 2022-23 Jun 23, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Rotarians will be assembling 50 Easter baskets for the children at Salvation Army Family Residence Shelter. Please bring Easter candy and/or toys to fill the 50 baskets.