Ray Hunt
Executive Director Houston Police Officers’ Union Tony's
3755 Richmond Ave. Houston, TX 77046 October 6, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM JOIN VIRTUALLY===> OCTOBER 6, 2022 Ray Hunt is a native Houstonian and product of the Houston Independent School District. Ray graduated from The University of Texas at Austin and has been employed as a Police Officer at HPD since 1989. Ray worked night shift for 18 years in SW Houston where he served as a Field Trainer and Evaluator for new officers. In 1999, Ray was appointed by then-Governor George Bush as a Commissioner of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Ray has served as a Board Member, Secretary, Vice President, and President of the Houston Police Officers’ Union prior to being appointed Executive Director. Ray is married to his high school prom date and they have 2 grown children, 4 grandchildren, and 1 more on the way.
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Please join us September 22, 2022 we will be packaging meals for homebound seniors and disabled adults meals as well as their pets. Meals on Wheels
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston
3303 Main St.
Houston, TX 77002 September 22, 2022
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM REGISTER HERE 
Meals on Wheels/Animeals Meals on Wheels Interfaith Ministries’ Meals on Wheels for Greater Houston and Galveston County program provides home-delivered meals to over 7,300 unduplicated homebound seniors and disabled adults in five counties – Harris, Galveston, Montgomery, Liberty and Chambers. The program also delivers weekend meals and a week’s worth of breakfast to about a quarter of our most frail and isolated clients. This nutritional support helps people stay independent and in their own homes. Sign up by contacting us at 713-533-4978. Meals on Wheels for Greater Houston and Galveston County is able to serve clients with the help of partners like Harris County Area Agency on Aging, Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Managed Care Organizations serving Southeast Texas. In conjunction with the Harris County Community Services Department, Interfaith Ministries reaches out to the remote areas of Harris County, serving elders across the county. Interfaith Ministries also partners with organizations in Liberty, Chambers and Montgomery Counties to deliver these meals. Additionally, our Animeals program delivers pet food to over 1,300 cats and dogs of Meals on Wheels clients. Interfaith Ministries collects donated pet food that volunteers deliver each month to clients. Learn more about Animeals. 
Animeals
The Animeals program was founded so that homebound clients on Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston’s Meals on Wheels program would not feel compelled to share their limited food and resources with their four-legged friends. Thanks to partnerships with other non-profit organizations, we can assist our Meals on Wheels clients with receiving much needed veterinary services (such as vaccinations and spay/neutering). Volunteers are needed to make monthly deliveries of pet food, adopt a senior and their pet(s), host pet food drives, assist with inventorying donations and organizing the Animeals pets, food room, repackage pet food donations, pick up donations of pet food throughout the community and represent Animeals at special events. Please click here if you are interested in volunteering with us! If you are unable to donate dog or cat food, Interfaith Ministries can purchase the product on your behalf if you choose to donate online.
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Lunch with a Purpose - Meals on Wheels/Animeals
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2022-09-16 05:00:00Z |
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Tony's
3755 Richmond Ave.
Houston, TX 77046 September 15, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Medicine & Surgery has become extremely complex with fantastic advancements in Diagnostics, Procedures, Technology, and even Regulations. Todays definitions of the terms: advanced technology, monitoring, cardiac support, chemotherapy, reconstructions, emergency procedures, etc. are different than just 5 years ago. Navigating the complex jungle of registrations, regulations, insurance, copayments, consultants, critical care units, telesurgery is frustrating for family, patients, quality reviewers, as well as physicians and trainees. A rare look into this world will happen this coming Thursday at the Rotary Club of Houston, September 15, 2022 in Tony's Wine Cellar. Space is somewhat limited, so be sure to register early at the Rotary Club of Houston website. Drs. Loor, Ramsey, and Savi of Baylor College of Medicine who lecture to young trainees and staff on these subjects will share with attendees on these challenges. This is one of those "MUST ATTEND" events for all Rotarians individual and for their families. Kenneth L. Mattox, MD
President TRCOH 2022-23  Michele M. Loor, M.D. is a board-certified surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Loor earned her medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School in 2001 and completed general surgery residency training at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois (2008). During that time, she spent two years completing a Burn Research Fellowship (2005). She then went on to complete her training in a Critical Care and Burn Fellowship at the University of Chicago Hospitals (2009).
After completing her training, Dr. Loor had faculty appointments at both Cleveland Clinic and the University of Minnesota. Her training and time spent at these institutions fostered her interest in the care of patients with complex abdominal wall problems. Dr. Loor offers robotic surgery as an option, which can decrease hospital stay and overall recovery time for her patients.
Dr. Loor’s research interests include surgical critical care, surgical infections, preoperative optimization, and enterocutaneous fistulas. Savitri Fedson, MD, MA is an Associate Professor in the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine, a Clinical Ethicist at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, and an Associate Professor in Cardiology at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. She is a graduate of the MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics Program as a Clinical Fellow at the University of Chicago where she served as a consult attending for inpatient ethics consultation. Dr. Fedson is an advanced heart failure/transplant cardiologist and before her move to Texas, worked with the busiest heart transplant center in Illinois. She has been a speaker at national and international heart failure and transplant meetings on topics such as of End of Life, Ethical Dilemmas in Heart Transplant Candidacy, and Candidacy for Mechanical Circulatory Support. Dr. E. Ramsay Camp, M.D., FACS, is professor and chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. He completed his undergraduate degree at Davidson College and his medical degree at the Medical University of South Carolina. He performed his general surgery training at the Shand's Hospital at the University of Florida and went on to complete a surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in 2007. He joins the faculty of Baylor as the Chief of Surgical Oncology coming from the Medical University of South Carolina where he has practiced for the last twelve years. Dr. Camp’s clinical practice and expertise has focused on treating patients with complex gastrointestinal tumors including pancreatic and gastric malignancies as well as sarcoma and melanoma.
Dr. Camp has an active externally funded research laboratory supported by a VA Merit Award with a focus on mechanisms of chemotherapy and radiation resistance in pancreatic and colorectal cancer. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of various oncology societies including the American Surgical Association, the Southern Surgical Association, Society of Surgical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association of Cancer Research, National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP), Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG), and the American College of Surgeons Oncology Group (ACOSOG). Dr. Kenneth L. Mattox is a Distinguished Service Professor at Baylor College of Medicine and Chief of Staff and Surgeon-in-Chief at Ben Taub Hospital, where he has worked since 1973. BTH has been at the forefront of surgical critical care, breaking ground with its automated system for the storage and retrieval of laboratory data in 1975. Dr. Mattox helped develop the internationally renowned Ben Taub Hospital Emergency Center and its equally respected Trauma Center. His reputation as an innovator in trauma care is known worldwide. Dr. Mattox is past President of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma and Secretary-Treasurer of the Michael E. DeBakey International Surgical Society. He previously chaired the Mayor's Red Ribbon Committee to address Houston Fire Department Emergency Medical Services and sat on the Hospital Subcommittee of the Mayor's Special Task Force on the Medical Aspects of Disaster. Currently, Dr. Mattox serves as consultant to the Center for Biologic Evaluation and Research of the FDA. Dr. Mattox has served on the Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Houston, Doctors’ Club of Houston, Wayland Baptist University, the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, the Southeast Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council, the American College of Surgeons Board of Governors, and serves as Chairman of the Board of the John P. McGovern Museum for Health & Medical Science.
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DOCTORS TALK - PALLIATION & FUTILITY ISSUES
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2022-09-15 05:00:00Z |
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Since 1957 the skyline of many cities across the globe have been impacted by Hines. 285 cities in 28 countries, $90.3 billion of investment assets under management, and so much more. Have you visited the Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park? Join us on September 29th as we visit the world of Hines with speaker: George C Lancaster Hines Global Head, Marketing and Communications / Houston, TX Tony's
3755 Richmond Ave. Houston, TX 77046 September 29, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Mr. Lancaster is the firm’s Global Head, Marketing and Communications. He is responsible for internal and external global marketing and communications, including media relations. Lancaster serves as a central resource to Hines’ offices worldwide in the areas of corporate and project marketing and public relations. He also has extensive experience in branding, leasing and property management. Previously he worked in the firm's mixed-use division in retail marketing for the Dallas and Houston Gallerias where he was later responsible for the redevelopment and repositioning of Canal Place, a market-dominant, mixed-use center in downtown New Orleans. Lancaster graduated from Southern Methodist University with a BFA in Communications. He has been recognized with numerous industry marketing awards including several from the International Council of Shopping Centers. He holds a CRX (Certified Retail Property Executive) designation from the ICSC. He is involved with numerous philanthropic efforts and serves as board chair of Stages Repertory Theatre in Houston and is a member of the Houston Arts Alliance Advisory Council.
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Hines - George C. Lancaster
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2022-08-30 05:00:00Z |
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Tony's
3755 Richmond Ave.
Houston, TX 77046 September 1, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Mark Illian is an Electrical Engineering graduate of Texas A&M University. He is a father of two wonderful people, a global citizen, and founder of the nonprofit Nature Healing Nature whose mission is to eliminate water related illness on Earth by empowering remote, disadvantaged, villagers to embrace water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions using only materials and skills that they already have available. He is and has co-created lasting WASH solutions in Togo, Senegal, South Africa, Kenya, Haiti, Nicaragua, Cambodia and Peru. His engineering work embraces complex process control solutions with emphasis on combustion systems in power, petrochemical, and heavy industries. He is also a Program Manager, Project Team Lead, and Team Mentor of several Engineers Without Borders projects in the world.  Taylor Rainosek is on a mission to liberate people worldwide from the entanglements of poverty. As a servant leader, she empowers hard-working men and women through education and training. She has traveled to Peru, Mexico, Haiti, and across the US to witness the way infrastructure connects communities and brings them out of isolation. Taylor applies her knowledge, as a first-generation Professional Engineer, to bridge the gap between poverty and prosperity. Her professional career has focused on reinforced concrete and steel structure design in the civil engineering industry. Taylor is a fourth generation Aggie and sixth generation Texan. Besides making a difference in the lives of others, Taylor enjoys outdoor activities with her fiancé, Philip Washington, and duck dog, Banjo.
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Mark Illian - Engineers Without Borders - Peru Trip
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2022-08-08 05:00:00Z |
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Tony's
3755 Richmond Ave.
Houston, TX 77046 August 25, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM DAVID AHLQUIST - RAYMOND JAMES CFP®, AIF® SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, WEALTH MANAGEMENT Dedicated to helping his clients realize financial independence, David offers comprehensive, sophisticated guidance aimed at demystifying the complexities of the financial world. He understands the hard work clients put into cultivating their wealth, and not only works to preserve the fruits of their labor, but also helps them address the important questions of legacy planning. From helping clients pursue their philanthropic aspirations, to establishing strategies that help ensure their loved ones are taken care of, David is proud to assist his clients with all of the essential matters money touches. At the end of each day, David sees his job as a catalyst for doing good, and even has specialized experience serving the philanthropic community. When it comes to describing his practice, David closely relates to the book “The Go-Giver,” by Bob Burg and John David Mann. “A good friend introduced me to this book and it validated the way I’ve been running my business for years. It describes almost exactly how our practice is run, particularly when it comes to their Five Laws of Stratospheric Success,” he says.
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“Deciphering the Markets Difficult Message” 3rd Quarter Market and Economic Outlook
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2022-08-08 05:00:00Z |
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Tony's
3755 Richmond Ave. Houston, TX 77046 August 18, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM IN-PERSON===> REGISTER HEREDr. Persse's career in medicine started with ten years experience as a field paramedic and paramedic instructor in upstate New York and New Jersey. After receiving his pre-med training at Columbia University in New York, he then attended Georgetown University School of Medicine. Graduating with honors in emergency medicine from Georgetown, Dr. Persse then completed residency training in emergency medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California. After residency, Dr. Persse completed a resuscitation research fellowship at the Ohio State University. Dr. Persse was then awarded a grant from the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine and completed fellowship training in emergency medical services and resuscitation at the Baylor College of Medicine and the City of Houston Emergency Medical Services program. Following his EMS fellowship Dr. Persse became the Assistant Medical Director for the Emergency Medical Services system of Houston. He then moved to California to become the Medical Director of the Los Angeles County Paramedic Training Institute, and the Assistant Medical Director of the Los Angeles County EMS Agency.
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Dr. David Persse-Health Authority, City of Houston
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2022-08-04 05:00:00Z |
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Tony's
3755 Richmond Ave. Houston, TX 77046 July 28, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM VIRTUAL MEETING ===> JULY 28, 2022 Many RCOH members, have weekly requested of me that we have more interactive discussions relating to LOCAL crisis social & community issues, avoiding politics, but data driven and be a blue skying broad based strategic planner & resource. On 7/28 we will have the first such session on Houston/ Harris County/ Texas rising rate of violence associated with deadly weapons of many sorts. The views/data expressed off line by many in this club to me will be discussed, looking for root causes, process analysis, & possible options for community improvement via Truth, Fairness, Trust, GoodWill, Respect, Benefit. The composite brain trust of RCOH will make this philosophical social exercise an enjoyable, needed, and outcomes directed locally beneficial function, facilitated by KLM (Kenneth L. Mattox).
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RCOH PHILOSOPHICAL STRATEGY MEETING
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2022-07-28 05:00:00Z |
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John Arcidiacono President and CEO Tony's
3755 Richmond Ave. Houston, TX 77046 August 4, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM The Health Museum - Past, Present, Future Roles in Community Education & Development
The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science, or The Health Museum in short, is a museum in the Museum District of Houston, Texas. The museum is a member institution of the Texas Medical Center John Arcidiacono, The Health Museum President and CEO, has 30 years of senior marketing experience helping companies build awareness and drive revenue. Prior to coming to The Health Museum, he served as Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations for University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and was responsible for all marketing and public relations activities across the institution including advertising, national sponsorships, market/customer research and analytics and media relations. Prior to joining MD Anderson, he was Chief Marketing Officer at Stewart Title, and in addition to being responsible for all marketing activities, served on the Leadership Team, and was a member of the National Sales Council and Crisis Management Team.
John is a native Houstonian with four children. His family was forever changed 20 years ago by a fatal car crash when their oldest son, Johnny, lost his life, and his second son, Christopher, sustained a traumatic brain injury. The accident has impacted the family in many ways and drives much of their community service. John served on the board of The Institute of Rehabilitation and Research (TIRR) Foundation as Christopher spent time there after the accident. John has always been involved in the schools and activities of his children and in the community at large. Prior to joining the museum he raised money for various charities including, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Houston Botanic Garden, The Women’s Fund and Bo’s Place to name just a few. John is an active sportsman, marathoner, and cyclist – putting into action the healthy habits the museum promotes.
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John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science
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2022-07-26 05:00:00Z |
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Decant Urban Winery
948 Wakefield Dr.
Houston, TX 77018 July 28, 2022
5:30 PM - IN-PERSON ===> REGISTER HERE The Membership Committee is pleased to announce RCoH's first Happy Hour event of 2022. We will be gathering informally at Decant Urban Winery in the Heights at 5:30 on Thursday, July 28th. It is located at 948 Wakefield Dr. Houston, TX 77018. In an effort to increase member engagement in the club, we will be having more informal events like this moving forward. Our hope is that this will give our club an opportunity to form deeper connections with members throughout the organization and strengthen our ability to all contribute to the success of our service projects. With that in mind, we look forward to seeing each of you there.
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Happy Hour - Decant Urban Winery
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2022-07-25 05:00:00Z |
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Tonys
3755 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77046 October 13, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM IN-PERSON===> REGISTER HERE Stephen L. Klineberg, Ph.D.
Founding Director, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
Professor Emeritus of Sociology, Rice University Dr. Stephen Klineberg has been shaping local thought on the ongoing trends in Houston for almost forty years. As the director of the annual “Kinder Houston Area Survey” (1982-2020), he has tracked the economic outlooks, demographic patterns, life experiences, and beliefs of area residents through 39 years of remarkable change. His book exploring the national implications of the first 38 years of this research, entitled Prophetic City: Houston on the Cusp of a Changing America, was published in June 2020 by Simon & Schuster. Klineberg is the recipient of twelve major teaching awards at Rice and a much sought-after speaker in the Houston community and beyond. He is a graduate of Haverford College, with an MA from the University of Paris, and a PhD from Harvard. He and his wife Margaret have lived in Houston since the early 1970s; they have two children and five grandchildren.
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Stephen L. Klineberg, Ph.D.
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2022-07-22 05:00:00Z |
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Tony's
3755 Richmond Ave. Houston, TX 77046
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
In a summer setting record high temperatures in Houston, we are entering the height of the Atlantic/Gulf hurricane season. From Hurricane Carla in 1961 to the more recent Tropical Storm Allison, Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Ike and Harvey, Houston knows the challenges of building resilience into our community. Five years ago, the voters of Harris County approved a record setting $2.5 billion for flood control projects in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Charged with the planning and execution of those projects is the Harris County Flood Control District. In our meeting on Thursday July 21, Scott Elmer from the Flood Control District will visit with our club about the progress of that plan and a look at the future of stormwater management to protect the people of our community.
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Flood Control in Houston
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2022-07-15 05:00:00Z |
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REGISTER HERE TOPICS: President Ken Mattox has Announcements Reports from Projects & Committees Future meetings President-elect Robert Eckels President K MATTOX - RCOH Philosophical Strategic Discussion - Contemporary Social Issue
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MEMBERS ONLY MEETING
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2022-07-13 05:00:00Z |
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On Thursday, July 7, 2022, Dr. Billy Cohn, MD, Vice President of Innovation for the world’s largest medical Company, Johnson & Johnson will speak on “IMAGINE PERSONIFIED REAL TIME” to start the exciting new year for the Rotary Club of Houston. He is part of a group who developed a one moving part artificial heart constructed in the innovation lab on a 3-D Printer. ( Note: This is one of those “not to miss” lectures). Dr. Cohn is also a Professor of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine having been trained by 3 RCoH DCA recipients, Drs. DeBakey, Cooley, & Mattox. Tony's
3755 Richmond Ave. Houston, TX 77046 William E. Cohn, MD
Dr. Cohn is a Vice President at Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies (JJMDC) and the Executive Director for the Johnson & Johnson Center for Device Innovation at the Texas Medical Center. He is also a professor of surgery at Baylor College of Medicine and an adjunct professor of Bioengineering at Rice University, the University of Houston and Texas A&M. Prior to joining JJMC, he served as Director of the Center for Technology and Innovation and Director of the renowned Cullen Cardiovascular Research Laboratory at the Texas Heart Institute.
Dr. Cohn has been deeply involved in developing the continuous-flow, totally implantable, artificial heart. In 2011, Dr. Cohn and Dr. O. H. Frazier successfully implanted the first pulseless total heart replacement device in a human patient.
Dr. Cohn has been granted more than 90 US patents or patents pending. Since 2012, Dr. Cohn has served as the Chief Medical Officer and on the Board of Directors for BiVACOR and CSI Inc.
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“IMAGINE PERSONIFIED REAL TIME”
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2022-07-07 05:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Club of Houston Cordially invites you to the 112th Installation of Officers & Directors for 2022-2023 June 23, 2022
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tony’s Restaurant
3755 Richmond Avenue
Houston, TX 77046 REGISTER HERE JOIN VIRTUALLY ---> JUNE 23, 2022
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Installation for 2022-2023 Officers and Directors
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2022-06-17 05:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Club of Houston Cordially invites you to the 112th Installation of Officers & Directors for 2022-2023 June 23, 2022
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tony’s Restaurant
3755 Richmond Avenue
Houston, TX 77046 REGISTER HERE
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112th Installation of Officers & Directors
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2022-06-17 05:00:00Z |
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Tony's
3755 Richmond Ave.
Houston, TX 77046 Thursday June 16, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM REGISTER HERE VIRTUAL MEETING ---> Thursday June 16, 2022 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).
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Charles Foster
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2022-06-16 05:00:00Z |
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MEMBERS ONLY MEETING Tony's 3755 Richmond Ave. Houston, TX 77046 June 30, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM While Rotarians are committed to improving the lives of humans both globally and locally, some of our clubs in the U.S. are not growing in membership. Maintaining the status quo means future business leaders are missing an opportunity to serve their local communities through Rotary.
In our next meeting, sales trainer and author, Catherine Brown, will be sharing a strategy for communicating the value of Rotary membership to the next generation of Rotarians. About our speaker:Catherine Brown is a veteran of 25+ years of B2B (business-to-business) selling and recruiting. She runs the sales training firm, ExtraBold Sales, where she coaches others to sell with confidence. Her sales system includes psychology research that gets at the heart of why people don’t sell effectively. In her new book, How Good Humans Sell: The Proven Path to B2B Sales Success, she combines best sales practices with social psychology principles. The training can be used in combination with other programs to help people overcome the hesitation that keeps them from recruiting members, fundraising, and closing new business. You can learn more about Catherine on LinkedIn Here.
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Catherine Brown - Grow Your Club
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2022-06-03 05:00:00Z |
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Tony's 3755 Richmond Ave. Houston, TX 77046 June 2, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM We look forward to hosting the spouses of the Rotary International Board of Directors to this meeting. 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.
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Front Line Kid - Bucky Ribbeck
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2022-06-02 05:00:00Z |
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Tony's
3755 Richmond Ave.
Houston, TX 77046 May 26, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM REGISTER HERE 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).
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Chris Hollins -Voting: a privilege or a right?
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2022-05-26 05:00:00Z |
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Tony's
3755 Richmond Ave.
Houston, TX 77046 May 19, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM REGISTER HERE CLICK FOR VIRTUAL ===> MAY 19, 2022 Edward M. Emmett is a Fellow in Energy and Transportation at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. Currently, his reaearch efforts are focused on freight mobility, building a resilient global supply chain and understanding the past, present and future role of highways. Emmett also leads the team that sponsors the annual Houston Global Freight Summit. Emmett’s background in transportation policy spans decades. A member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1979 to 1987, Judge Emmett was chairman of the Committee on Energy, a member of the Transportation Committee, and represented the state on numerous national committees relating to energy and transportation policy. In 1989, President George H. W. Bush nominated Emmett as a Commissioner at the Interstate Commerce Commission. After being confirmed unanimously by the United States Senate, Judge Emmett served on the commission for three years. Following his service at the Interstate Commerce Commission, Emmett was president of The National Industrial Transportation League from 1992 until 2003, when he created The Emmett Company, a transportation policy consulting firm.
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2022-05-19 05:00:00Z |
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The BBRC Committee would like to provide an update on our success this fiscal year. We were able to deliver career training with Harris County Juvenile Detention Center (Downtown) and help connect students that are often overlooked to career possibilities. Our club sponsored an Introduction to the Metaverse class taught and led by Kai XR. Attached are some of the results from the program. As a highlight, we were able to survey the students and captured the following results: - Seventy percent (70%) of students reported increased knowledge and interest in the Metaverse.
- Fifteen percent (15%) increase in the number of students interested in pursuing a career in VR technologies/Metaverse, etc.
- Thirty-four percent (34.2%) increase in the number of students interested in seeking out information about the Metaverse, 360° video and/or AR/VR/XR, careers, projects, equipment, or how they can incorporate the technologies into their everyday life.
We are very excited to continue to partner with preparing our community youth for reaching their highest potential and plan to continue the Metaverse program in the fall. In addition, our committee has been highlighted in the Houstonia this month. Thank you for your continued support for the oldest committee in Rotary. We continue to strive to serve youth above self. Special thanks to our committee members (Phil Hampton, Jim Behrmann, Joel Levine and Monique Johnson-Garner) and friend of Rotary, Valene Samuels. Sincerely,
Mercedes Harris BBRC Chair
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BBRC 2022 - Update
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2022-05-16 05:00:00Z |
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Rotary Club of Houston's Kathy Fenninger was named Rotary District 5890's Assistant Governor of the year for 2021 2022. Kathy Fenninger Rotary District 5890 Assistant Governor of the year 2021 2022
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ASSISTANT GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR
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2022-05-09 05:00:00Z |
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Tony's
3755 Richmond Ave.
Houston, TX 77046 May 12, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM REGISTER HERE JOIN VIRTUAL MEETING ===> THURSDAY MAY 12, 2022
Click on Read more... below for Microsoft Teams instructions. Championing the Cause of Leadership: A Look at the Baseball Dynasties Ted Meyer is a highly rated labor and employment lawyer who represents organizations nationwide in matters relating to leadership and organizational excellence. He has counseled some of the largest employers in the world on how to improve their organizations and has done similar work for smaller teams and groups including churches and non-profits. Ted is also a self-taught baseball historian with a deep understanding and respect for the history of the game and the value of inclusiveness within it. Ted has pursued both passions side by side for over 30 years. To read about Ted's book: CLICK HERE
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A Look at the Baseball Dynasties with Ted Meyer
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2022-04-19 05:00:00Z |
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Tony's
3755 Richmond Ave.
Houston, TX 77046 May 5, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM REGISTER HERE JOIN VIRTUAL MEETING ===> THURSDAY MAY 5, 2022 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.
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Theodore S. "Ted" Hirtz, Jr.
1936-2022
Theodore S. "Ted" Hirtz, Jr. was born 6 March 1936 to Viola Stamer Hirtz and Theodore S. Hirtz, Sr. in St. Louis, Missouri; called to the Bar in Austin, Texas, December 1963; and headed into the sunset 21 February 2022 from his home in Houston, Texas.
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Barbara Darnall Clinton
1934-2022
Barbara Darnall Clinton, beloved wife, mom, and gramma went home with the Lord on April 8, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Barbara was born in Austin, Texas on September 19, 1934 to Dr. Charles Milton and Gertrude "Queenie" Miller Darnall.
Barbara graduated with honors from Austin High School. She represented the City of Austin in the Tyler Rose Festival, the Buccaneer Days in Corpus Christi, and in San Antonio's Fiesta.
Barbara attended Sweet Briar College for two years before transferring to The University of Texas at Austin, graduating in 1956 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Music and History. While at UT, she pledged Kappa Kappa Gamma and served as their song leader. She was also a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity.
Barbara began her working career at Tennessee Gas in Houston, Texas. During this time she met the love of her life, Daniel D. Clinton, Jr., on a blind date on a July 4th weekend in 1957. They were married on September 6, 1958.
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Barbara Darnall Clinton Obituary
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Randy McIlvoy, 4-Time Emmy Award winning Sports Anchor/Reporter with KPRC Channel 2 in Houston will emcee. History and how you can get involved? Presented by the 49th Annual Rotary Lombardi General Chairman, Tom Vann Net proceeds donation from the 48th Annual Rotary Lombardi Award to Dan D'Armond Executive Director for the Greater Houston Area of the American Cancer Society - presented by the 48th Annual Rotary Lombardi General Chairman, A. David Schwarz III. Tony's
3755 Richmond Ave.
Houston, TX 77046 April 14, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM REGISTER HERE VIRTUAL MEETING ===> APRIL 14, 2022 <=== VIRTUAL MEETING
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CAMP ENTERPRISE WRAP-UP AND RECOGNITION LUNCEON THIS THURSDAY, APRIL 7 at Tony's Restaurant 3755 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77046 11:30AM - 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:
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 Joey Sanchez
Sr. Director of Ecosystems at The Ion Houston Thursday, March 31, 2022 Tony's Restaurant
3755 Richmond Ave.
Houston, TX 77046 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Join Virtual Meeting ===> March 31, 2022 <=== Join Virtual Meeting Joey Sanchez 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.
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The Ion Houston with Sr. Director Joey Sanchez
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2022-03-31 05:00:00Z |
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BETIRRI BENGTSON Thursday, March 24, 2022 Tony's Restaurant-3755 Richmond Ave, Houston, 77046 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (in person) JOIN VIRTUAL TEAM MEETING ===> MARCH 24, 2022  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
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Sports and Society with Betirri Bengtson
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2022-03-24 05:00:00Z |
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 Oksana Khariv
Founder, Omnis Foundation Thursday, March 17, 2022 11:30 a.m. Doors Open at Tony's and on Zoom This Week To register to attend in person: CLICK HERE (Zoom link below) 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. 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>
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Ukraine Humanitarian Project/Omnis Foundation
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Kathy Fenninger
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2022-03-17 05:00:00Z |
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Spotlight on our Members
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2022-03-16 05:00:00Z |
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Memorial Service - April 9, 2022 @ 2:00 PM Location - Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church  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.
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Henry deForest Ralph, Jr. (1933-2022)
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2022-02-14 06:00:00Z |
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Thursday January 27, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM TOPIC What’s next for Houston – aka The Energy Capital of the World? Journalist and author Ralph Bivins discusses Houston real estate, growth issues and challenges facing the nation’s fourth largest city. Ralph Bivins - bio Journalist and author Ralph Bivins, editor of Realty News Report, has written about real estate and growth issues for years. His column recently won the Best Real Estate Column award presented by NAREE – the National Association of Real Estate Editors. Bivins, author of Houston 2020: America’s Boom Town –covered real estate for the Houston Chronicle for years. As a staffer for four daily newspapers, he written about politics, scandals, and the hotel-room murder of a West Texas priest.
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Ralph Bivins - Journalist, Author and Editor
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February 3, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (First time users of Microsoft Teams please see Read more... below for instructions) Mark D. Solano is a native Texan born and raised in the Greater Houston Area. He holds a Bachelor’s from the University of Houston and a Master’s in Public Policy and Administration from the University of St.Thomas. Mark serves as the City and Community Engagement Manager for Nuro, Houston’s first autonomous vehicle delivery service. Outside of work, Mark sits on the Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of Houston Skyline and serves as the 5890 District Chair for RYLA. Mark and his wife who is also a Rotarian, foster and adopt from their local shelter and currently have 3 dogs who enjoy raising hell and barking while Mark is on work calls. Nuro’s self-driving vehicles are bringing affordable, convenient delivery to Houston in partnership with popular stores and services. That means fewer trips to the store, safer neighborhoods, and more time to do what you choose.
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Mark D Solano - Nuro
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2022-01-11 06:00:00Z |
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CHRIS BOLEMAN, PH.D.
President & CEOThursday January 20, 2022
11:30 AM 1:00 PM
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.
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A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. January 13, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM WATCH VIDEO ---> VERNUS SWISHER 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
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Vernus C. Swisher, Sr., D. Min.
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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2021-12-23 06:00:00Z |
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REGISTER ---> DECEMBER 18, 2021 <--- REGISTER Please join members of the Rotary Club of Houston as we participate in our annual “Holiday Wreaths for Veterans” service project on Saturday, December 18, 2021 from 11:00 am to Noon. The Rotary Club of Houston has partnered with “Wreaths Across America-Houston” to place holiday wreaths on the headstones of our fallen veterans at Houston National Cemetery. Bring your family and friends to this memorable holiday event. See the information below from the www.waahouston.com website: Important Information – Parking - The best place to park is at Greenspoint Mall and take the free shuttle to the National Cemetery.
- The parking on the Cemetery grounds will usually fill by 9:00 a.m. so Greenspoint Mall is your best option.
- Facial Mask must be worn on the shuttle per Harris County Order.
- Parking on Veterans Memorial Road is not recommended due to the volume of traffic.
Timing - 7:30 a.m. – Free Shuttle Service Starts
- 8:00 a.m. – Motorcycle Escort and Trucks Arrive
- 11:00 a.m. – Ceremony Starts
- 11:45 a.m. – Wreath Laying Starts (no wreaths will be laid until the Ceremony is over)
- 2:30 p.m. – Free Shuttle Service Stops
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December 16, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM REGISTER FOR TONY'S ---> DECEMBER 16, 2021 TEAM Virtual Meeting ---> DECEMBER 16, 2021 Brandon De Hoyos has been with ABC13 since 2015. Prior to his role as director of community engagement, he served as the station's digital producer supervisor and web producer. ABC13 is one of the eight Disney-owned ABC stations, and this marks Brandon's 7th role with the Company. Previously, he managed restaurants as an intern at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., and was a writer and editor with Disney Publishing Worldwide. Next year, Brandon will celebrate his 20th year working in the news industry. Before joining ABC13, he worked at the The New York Times Company and Houston Community Newspapers.
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Susan V. Brodbeck
Rotary Club of Lake Houston Area January 6, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases this will be a Virtual Only meeting. Click on Link below to join meeting: (Please click on Read more... below for instructions for first time users) 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.
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2021-11-16 06:00:00Z |
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When you hop on board during the holidays, you’ll get to tour some amazing light displays in the historic River Oaks neighborhood, founded in 1924. From River Oaks Boulevard to Inwood Drive, you’ll get to see elaborately decorated homes! While touring River Oaks, McKinney will give you a glimpse into Houston’s past. So, if you want to see beautiful lights and learn more about Houston, why not get on board and get the best of both worlds.
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December 2, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM REGISTER FOR TONY'S ---> December 2, 2021 Maria Aguirre
Director, Community Relations Maria Aguirre joined Port Houston in 2021 as the Director of the Community Relations & Events Department, which focuses on outreach activities involving Port Authority and Port of Houston community stakeholders. Prior to joining the Port, Aguirre worked at Avenue CDC where she served as the Director of Community Initiatives. Her accomplishments include securing a $750,000 grant for the Northline Community and a $675,000 grant for capacity building and advocacy efforts in the Greater Northside. She also implemented the BUILD health challenge grant that helped refer 700 homes to the Health Department Lead Abatement program. Maria was also selected as the 2020 Houston Texans Campeón de la Comunidad, which honors an outstanding leader in the Latino community who is making a positive impact on the city of Houston through service and dedication to a local non-profit. Maria is a Cum Laude graduate of Baylor University, with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies. She is also a Certified Associate in Project Management. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree from Harvard University – Extension school. Garret Berg
Manager, Community Relations Garret Berg is the Manager of Community Relations for the Port of Houston Authority. Garret is a graduate of Texas Tech University, where he earned his B.A in Business Administration and Public Relations. His 10+ years of experience in the marketing and healthcare industries, including his previous position with the Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner’s office, has helped to create a focused passion for working in the community. His current role with PHA focuses on the maritime industry and stakeholder engagement near and within the Houston port region. Garret enjoys spending his free time with his wife and sons.
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Maria Aguirre & Garret Berg - Port Houston
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2021-11-03 05:00:00Z |
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November 18, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM REGISTER FOR TONY'S ---> NOVEMBER 18, 2021 Virtual Meeting ---> November 18, 2021 DIRECTOR OF HYDROLOGIC OPERATIONS/METEOROLOGIST JEFF LINDNER Joining the Harris County Flood Control District in 2004 as the District’s first meteorologist is one of many precedents set by Jeff Lindner. In his primary role as Director of the District’s Flood Operations Program, Jeff implements regular communication with the National Weather Service and the Harris County Office of Emergency Management (HCOEM) during times of flooding while monitoring 154 rainfall and stage gages and collecting data at over 400 bridges located on many of Harris County’s 2,500 miles of channel. In addition he oversees the operation of the Harris County Flood Warning System, the Discharge and Rating Curve Program, and is currently developing a real time flood forecast system. Jeff has developed multiple presentations and preparedness materials on hurricane impacts, flooding, and drought and how to prepare and respond to these weather episodes. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science degree in meteorology from Texas A&M University. He is a member of the national and local chapters of the American Meteorological Society and of the Texas Gulf Coast Emergency Managers Association, the National Hydrological Warning Council, Texas Flash Flood Coalition, and ALERT Users Group.
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PRESIDENT-ELECT
Term: July 1, 2022-President-Elect; July 1, 2023-President; July 1, 2024-Immediate Past President  Robert Eckels Joined Rotary: 2004
Rotary Service: Board of Directors (2 terms); Public Health Committee Chair; Various committees; Paul Harris Fellow +4
Education: J.D., South Texas College of Law Houston; B.S., University of Houston
Family: My wife and life partner, Jet, and I have been married for 27 years. Our daughter, Kirby, 26, now lives in New York City.
Hobbies/Interests: Public policy and public service. I enjoy travel and the outdoors, (I am a dismal failure at golf.) I enjoy building things. I am probably happiest just watching a movie with Jet on a Saturday after-noon. TREASURER-ELECT
Term: July 1, 2022-Treasurer-Elect; July 1, 2023-Treasurer  Elizabeth Pena Jackson
Joined Rotary: 2018
Rotary Service: Finance Committee, Board of Director (current), Rotary Cook-off committee (Current)
Education: I have a Bachelors of Accounting and Masters of Finance from Texas A&M University. I am a CPA. CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) and CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics)
Family: Born and raised in Houston, a few miles from my Husband Ben Jackson. We have been married for 11 years and we have two boys, Pierce and Porter, ages 7 and 5.
Hobbies/Interests: I love traveling, reading and working out (weightlifting, cycling, yoga). I spend most of my free time watching Pierce's sports games (soccer, baseball, football or basketball) or Porter's gymnas-tics.
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
Term: July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 Nathan Allen
Joined Rotary: 2015
Rotary Service: RCoH Board of Directors; Camp Enterprise Chair; Paul Harris Fellow
Education: University of Mary Hardin-Baylor—degree in Mathematics, minor in P.E., and Texas teacher’s certification
Family: Three sons: Caleb 16; Toby 13; Spencer 10
Hobbies/Interests: baseball, basketball, swimming, mentoring, board games with family, movies and 90”s sitcoms
DIRECTORS
Term July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025  Hussain Ali – AKA Hussain Ali Jabalpurwala
Joined Rotary: 2018
Rotary Service: Rise Against Hunger, Prison Entrepreneurship Program (PEP), Youth Committee Chair and
Interact
Education: Sustainable Business Strategy, Harvard Business School, 2021 Bachelors of Science, Information
Systems Technology, University of Houston, 2005
Family: Wife Zahra Ali , 11-Year-old daughter Lamya Ali and son Mohsin Ali who is in 1st Grade.
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking/Kayaking/Camping with family and friends. 2019 I summited 18,240 ft Rush
Peak in the Northern area of Pakistan.
 Brandon Cofield
Joined Rotary: 2016
Rotary Service: Rotary Lombardi Award Committee as well as Director At-Large
Education: University of Minnesota- B.S.; University of Kentucky- MPH; Texas A&M University- J.D.
Family: Originally moved to Houston in 1994 when I was 4 years old. Since then, I have a 16 month old son
Brandon Jr.
Hobbies/Interests: I am an avid traveler, bourbon fanatic, and a foodie. I also enjoy finding treasures at
thrift stores.
Lisa Dobey
Joined Rotary: 2000
Rotary Service: Membership Committee member, Rotary Club of Houston; Paul Harris Fellow +5
Membership Chair, Rotary Club of Greater Bend District 5190 Centennial Projects Chair; Past President,
Rotary Club of Truckee; Treasurer, Rotary Club of Truckee
Education: BA/BBA English and Economics, SMU MA Public Administration, UTA
Family: Married for 31 years
Hobbies/Interests: running and swimming; weekly volunteer at Heights Interfaith Ministries Food Pantry
Charles Foster
Joined Rotary: About 1970
Rotary Service: In 1964 I was the recipient of a Rotary Foundation Fellowship to do graduate studies in
international and comparative law in the Republican of Chile ; Paul Harris Fellow
Education: UT BA and JD degrees
Family: Wife Lily and 4 children
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, politics and travel
 Reed Lackey
Joined Rotary: 2020
Rotary Service: Barbecue Cook Off Competition Committee. I was a part of the team responsible for
setting up the rules and logistics of the competition.
Education: I graduated with a BBA in Finance from Baylor University in 2014
Family: I have an uncle in Houston. The majority of my family lives back in my hometown of Lubbock, Texas.
I make a point of getting out there to see everyone multiple times a year.
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy spending time playing banjo and keeping up with college football
Thomas “Kelly” McKee
Joined Rotary: 2021
Rotary Service: Rotary Cookoff Committee
Education: Bachelors of Business Administration and a Juris Doctorate by the University of Houston. I also
hold a certification in corporate intrapreneurship from the University of Houston.
Family: My mother was a nurse ; my father is in IT; my daughter is a lover of the arts; my significant other
is passionate about the latest trends in beauty and fashion.
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, writing, hunting, music, movies, motorcycles, and video games.
Sherry Menger
Joined Rotary: 2019
Rotary Service: Director at Large in 2020 and volunteered at Be a Resource for CPS Kids in 2020 and I'm on
the Lombardi Award fundraising committee for 2021.
Education: Texas A&M University 1976-1978; Graduated University of Houston 1979 with a BBA in Marketing;
Rice University Masters Design and Applied Arts 91-92
Family: have two adult children, Misty and Matt. Misty has 3 daughters,; Matt has 2 sons, and another
boy due in December. I'm the proud grandmother of five....going on six grandchildren.
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, cooking and spending time with friends and my precious family.
Bob Seekely
Joined Rotary: 2017
Rotary Service: Camp Enterprise Committee; Finance Committee; Membership Committee Treasurer-
Elect; Treasurer; RCoH Bookkeeping + Financial Management Systems + Processes Clean-Up + Streamlining
Project . . . 500+ Volunteer Hours ; Paul Harris Fellow
Education: BS in Business Administration, Ohio State University, 1981 (Honors Accounting Program; Cum
Laude Graduate; Pacesetter Award)
Family: Spouse: Gabrielle (2004) . . . Children: Christopher (1991) + Alexandra (1994)
Hobbies/Interests: Family Man, Motorcycle Sport Touring Enthusiast (BMW), Dogs (Kai), Baseball (Astros)
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Candidates - Officers & Directors 2021
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November 4, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM REGISTER FOR TONY'S ---> NOVEMBER 4, 2021 Edward M. Emmett is a Fellow in Energy and Transportation at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. As a professor in the practice, Emmett teaches classes in transportation economics and policy as well as social policy. In addition, Professor Emmett is a Distinguished Senior Fellow within Northeastern University’s Global Resilience Institute. Since 2005, Emmett is the owner of The Emmett Company, a consulting firm advising public and private entities in transportation policy, emergency management, international marketing and strategic development. From 2007 until 2019, Emmett served as County Judge of Harris County, Texas. As County Judge, Emmett was the Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, a role which established him as a national leader in emergency response and community resilience. A member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1979 to 1987, Judge Emmett was chairman of the Committee on Energy, a member of the Transportation Committee, and represented the state on numerous national committees relating to energy and transportation policy.
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Join us October 23, 2021 for our 1st Annual Rotary Club of Houston Cookoff West Alabama Ice House 1919 West Alabama St. Houston, TX 77098 Saturday October 23, 2021 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM Please click on the link below to register and/or purchase raffle tickets:
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1st Annual - RCoH Cook Off
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Thursday October 14, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Kim Ogg is the elected Harris County District Attorney. She is a native Houstonian licensed by the State Bar of Texas in 1987 and recognized as a specialist in Criminal Law by the Board of Legal Specialization since 1992. Upon taking office, she promised a new era of criminal justice by insuring a just process for the victim, the accused, and the community in every case. She has focused her prosecutors on public safety by prioritizing disposition of crimes against people and property. Kim's legal career began in 1987 as a line prosecutor for the Harris County D.A. While serving as a Chief Felony Prosecutor, she was appointed Houston’s first Anti-Gang Task Force Director in 1994. From 1999 - 2006, Kim served as the Executive Director of Crime Stoppers of Houston. In 2006, Kim transitioned to private legal practice and became the managing partner of her own law firm. Kim now brings her strong track record of public service and thirty years of criminal justice experience to the position of Harris County D.A. During the first six months of her Administration, she has successfully advanced major drug policy and bail reform, diversified the leadership of the District Attorney's Office and effected legislative reform on behalf of crime victims.
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Kim Ogg - Harris County District Attorney
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Thursday September 30, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Devon Anderson has devoted her career to public service. She was a prosecutor for 12 years at the Houston DA’s office and tried over 100 felony jury trials, including 7 capital murders.
She left the Harris County District Attorney’s Office in 2005 after being elected to serve as State District Judge in the 177th Criminal District Court. While serving as District Judge, Devon also volunteered her time to preside over one of four STAR Drug Courts.
In 2009 Devon left the bench and started her own criminal defense firm. At the end of 2012, Devon ended her practice when her husband was elected Harris County District Attorney.
In 2013, Devon was appointed Harris County District Attorney to succeed her late husband, Mike Anderson. The following year, Devon was elected by the voters of Harris County to finish out his term. After serving in that position for over three years, Devon transitioned from the legal profession to nonprofit work.
She is now the CEO/President of Justice Forward, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals in the 18 Houston Specialty Courts.
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Devon Anderson - Justice Forward
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President, Houston Baptist University Thursday October 7, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Dr. Robert Sloan began his term as the third President of HBU on Sept. 1, 2006. Under his leadership the university has achieved unprecedented growth in programs, facilities, and enrollment.
Dr. Sloan came to HBU from Baylor University, where he served as President and Chancellor from 1995 to 2006. Previously, he was a faculty member at Baylor U., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Hardin Simmons U. He also served as a pastor at more than 20 churches in Texas and Oklahoma. Sloan has written three books and has published extensively during his career.
Dr. Sloan graduated from Baylor U. in 1970, earned a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1973, and a Doktor der Theologie insignia from the U. of Basel, Switzerland in 1978.
He is a native Texan, having been born in Coleman and raised in Abilene. He and his wife have seven children and five grandchildren.
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Dr. Robert B. Sloan, Jr. - President, HBU
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Thursday September 23, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.
Harris County Precinct Three
Tom Ramsey has a long track record of improving the safety, infrastructure, livability, and financial health of the communities he serves. An award-winning civil engineer turned senior executive and public servant, Tom has led companies, a city, key action groups, and more throughout his 42-year career.
As Mayor of Spring Valley Village from 2012-2020, Tom reduced the city’s tax rate by 21%, invested more than $38 million in infrastructure, and oversaw Spring Valley’s ascent to safest neighborhood in Harris County, according to relevant FBI statistics. A trusted expert often called upon by his peers and other community leaders, he served on the Harris County Storm Water Task Force and the Imelda Assistance Fund Board.
Tom’s private sector experience spans more than four decades. He served as Senior Vice President of Klotz Associates before selling the company in 2017.
Tom’s deep project portfolio includes the Hardy Toll Road, Brazoria County Master Drainage Plan, Galveston County Master Drainage Plan, Harris County Drainage Plan Update, Houston Safe School Sidewalk Program, Precinct 3 road improvements, multiple hike and bike trails for the Houston Parks Board, and successful infrastructure projects for more than 50 Texas cities and 20 counties.
Much of his work has also included creating sustainable solutions for street and drainage assignments throughout Harris County including the ACEC Award-winning Birnamwood Roadway improvements.
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Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.
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Wayne Staton was born in the Lynchburg, Virginia area in 1951and lived there most of his life. He contracted polio at the age of 8 months. It left him with a weak right hip and leg. In high school he was valedictorian of his class. He graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Physics with honors. After college he started his career in computers and has worked in that field ever since. Since 1999 he has worked at BMC Software, where he is a Lead Technical Support Analyst.
In Virginia, he was a Briefing Leader for the Hunger Project and President of the Boonsboro Ruritan Club in Lynchburg, Virginia. Here in Texas, he is active with Rotary International and Landmark Education. He is a past president of the Rotary Club of Sharpstown.
Wayne is married to Gwen Corolla (past president of the Rotary Club of Memorial-Spring Branch). Together they have 6 grown children, 5 grand-children and 1 one great-child. She and he are partners in making the world a better place. Wayne became a Rotarian in 2007. He is a Paul Harris Fellow, a Paul Harris Society member, a Polio Plus Society member, a Bequest Society member, and a Major Donor. He is the past District 5890 Polio Plus Chair. In 2014 he was District 5890 Rotarian of the year and has twice been named his club Rotarian of the year. In 2016 he received the Regional Service Award for a Polio-Free World from Rotary International.
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Wayne Staton District 5890 Co-Chair of Polio Plus
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August 19, 2021
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Collaborative Meeting - DG Michelle Bohreer
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October 28, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM REGISTER FOR TONY'S ---> OCTOBER 28, 2021 Commissioner R. Jack Cagle
Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner R. Jack Cagle has served as county commissioner for Harris County Precinct 4 since 2011. He was re-elected in 2014 and most recently on Nov. 6, 2018. As commissioner, Cagle represents nearly 1.3 million residents and manages a staff of 445 employees with a Precinct 4 budget of $290.5 million. For more than 30 years, he has worked with and served the residents of Harris County Precinct 4 as an attorney, an elected judge, and now as county commissioner. Until his appointment to Commissioners Court, Cagle served 11 years as judge of Harris County Civil Court-at-Law No. 1. Harris County voters elected him to the bench countywide in 2000 and re-elected him in 2002, 2006, and 2010. As judge, Cagle consistently earned high ratings from the Houston Bar Association and received numerous awards from legal, business, political, and community groups. Twice recognized as “Judge of the Year” by law-enforcement groups, Cagle was also recognized by the Mexican American Bar Association of Houston and served as an officer in the Association of Women Attorneys. He was elected by his peers to be Administrative Judge for the County Civil Courts and as President of the Texas Association of County Court-at-Law Judges. He previously served as a representative on the board of the Houston-Galveston Area Council and the Board of Directors of the statewide Public Power Pool. Cagle is a graduate of Rice University with triple majors in economics, history, and managerial studies, as well as a graduate of Baylor Law School. He is married to Janet, and they have three children: Richard, Victoria, and Elizabeth.
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Commissioner R. Jack Cagle
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Register to attend in-person meeting at:
Tony's, 3755 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77046 August 5, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM TONY'S REGISTRATION ---> Thursday August 5, 2021 JOIN VIRTUALLY ---> Thursday August 5, 2021 
Senator Paul Bettencourt, District 7 First elected to the Senate in 2014, Senator Paul Bettencourt represents Senate District 7, which encompasses most of West Harris County. He previously served 10 years, from 1998 - 2008, as the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector, where he introduced “Smart Government” at the Harris County Tax Office and developed a customer service-driven organization. His team created the first major county online property tax payment system and the first county tax office website with online vehicle registration in Texas. (His motto was “Get on-line, not in-line.”) He was well-known as the “Tax Man” for his outspoken efforts to cut property taxes.
In the most recent Legislative Session, Senator Bettencourt successfully passed Senate Bill 2, the Texas Property Tax Reform and Transparency Act of 2019, by a vote of 21-9 to bring meaningful property tax reform and relief to all Texas taxpayers. This was the first major property tax reform legislation in almost 40 years, and the culmination of two decades of advocacy. He also continued his work on adult stem cell therapies in Texas by sponsoring HB 3148, building upon previous legislative sessions to get government out of the way, allowing new therapies to flourish and give terminally and chronically ill patients hope for a better quality of life. His work during the 86th Session earned him the distinction of "Senate MVP" by Capitol Inside, "Bull of the Brazos" by Texas Monthly, the Legislative Legacy Award by Texas Public Policy Foundation and he was given the "Citizen's Choice Award" by Empower Texans.
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Senator Paul Bettencourt, District 7
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Memorial Park Conservancy Shellye Arnold - President & CEO Register to attend in-person meeting at: Tony's, 3755 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77046 August 12, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ---> Tony's August 12, 2021 <--- CLICK TO REGISTER ATTEND VIRTUALLY ---> Teams August 12, 2021 <--- ATTEND VIRTUALLY
(Instruction for Microsoft Teams under Read more... below) Inquiring minds want to know what’s happening in Houston’s larger than “Central Park” construction, huge tunnels, and land bridges. If you recently saw (or missed!) the special report on KPRC TV, join us on August 12th to hear the complete story directly from the President & CEO. Shellye Arnold's Bio: Shellye joined the Conservancy in 2013 and has led the creation and adoption of the 2015 Memorial Park Master Plan, launched its associated Capital Campaign, initiated project execution and transitioned the management and operations of 1,100 acres of Memorial Park to the Conservancy. Shellye and the Conservancy leadership team grew the organization from 3 employees to over 50 and from a $500K annual budget to over $30M in operating and capital annual spend. In 2018 the Conservancy announced the largest private donation in the history of the Houston parks system which established a $205 million public-private partnership commitment for Memorial Park’s capital campaign and secured maintenance and operations funding for the Park. This forged a project partnership between the Conservancy, the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, the Kinder Foundation and Uptown Development Authority to accelerate the delivery of a significant portion of the Master Plan by 2028. She and her team have also delivered additional Park improvements including the planting of over 100,000 trees/seedlings, ecological restoration work applied to 600 acres of Park space, amenity upgrades, and enhanced user experience. Shellye brings a background in executive leadership and change management from her nearly 20 years at Cisco Systems, Hewlett-Packard, Compaq Computer Corporation and McKinsey & Company. Having studied public policy, Shellye spent the first part of her career with the Texas State Legislature, the Texas Department of Commerce, and the U.S.. Department of Commerce. She previously worked as a volunteer in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Paraguay and Peru delivering public health programs and speaks Spanish fluently. Shellye holds a BA from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master in Public Policy from Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs. As a native Houstonian, Shellye cares deeply about our parks, bayous, green spaces and the wildlife that inhabit them. Shellye volunteers in animal rescue and served for 8 years as a leader for Girl Scout Troop 21, the nation’s only special needs Girl Scout troop.
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Shellye Arnold - Memorial Park Conservancy
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2021-07-27 05:00:00Z |
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Dr. William Phillips was born in Buffalo, New York and grew up in the Midwest. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Notre Dame. He received his medical degree and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Chicago, followed by a fellowship in spinal deformity surgery at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago. After serving briefly on the faculty at University of Chicago, he began his career in pediatric orthopedics at Mott Children's Hospital at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He moved to Texas in 1988 and has been on the faculty at UTMB and Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Phillips now serves as chief of orthopedics at Shriners Hospital Texas. He has a long history with Shriners. While an orthopedic surgery resident in Chicago, he spent 6 months at the Chicago unit under Dr. Edward Millar. Shortly after coming to Houston in 1988, he joined the volunteer staff at the Shriners Hospital Houston unit where he served for 27 years.
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William Phillips, M.D. - Shriners Children's Texas
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2021-07-21 05:00:00Z |
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August 26, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Register to attend in-person meeting at:
Tony's, 3755 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77046 REGISTER HERE ---> TONY'S AUGUST 26, 2021 <--- REGISTER HERE
ATTEND VIRTUALLY VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS: VIRTUAL - CLICK HERE ---> AUGUST 26, 2021 <--- VIRTUAL - CLICK HERE
(See instruction below for first time users on Microsoft Teams) 
Marilyn Burgess is your Harris County District Clerk. A seasoned businesswoman with leadership skills and administrative experience, Ms. Burgess graduated from Louisiana State University with an accounting degree in 1975 and practiced as a CPA for more than 30 years. Besides her work in the private sector, Ms. Burgess has also served the community. Ms. Burgess led the Texas Parent Teachers Association (PTA) as Executive Director from 1999 to 2001. In that role, she worked with state lawmakers to pass legislation that benefited the health, education, and welfare of Texas children. Ms. Burgess also stood firm against school vouchers that would have redirected tax dollars to private schools. During her time leading the Texas Parent Teachers Association, Ms. Burgess found her calling to advocate for causes that improve the lives of working and middle-class families, single mothers, and teachers.
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Marilyn Burgess - Harris County District Clerk
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2021-07-21 05:00:00Z |
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Register to attend in-person meeting at:
Tony's, 3755 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77046 July 29, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM TONY'S REGISTRATION ---> Thursday July 29, 2021 JOIN VIRTUALLY ---> Thursday July, 2021 
Marcel Khouw
Senior Project Manager
Public Works Department - IDS Engineering Group Marcel Khouw is a Senior Project Manager in the Public Works Department at IDS Engineering Group. He is a licensed professional civil engineer in the State of Texas and the State of Hawaii. His career has focused on the planning, engineering, construction, and maintenance of public works utilities in the Houston region. He has worked on projects for municipal utility districts in Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend, and Brazoria counties as well as the cities of Houston, Sugar Land, Pearland, Galveston, and Pasadena. Marcel also serves as the engineer for the Central Harris County Regional Water Authority and the North Channel Water Authority, where he has managed the implementation of the Groundwater Reduction Plan and the conversion to surface water. 
Paul Walker
Senior Vice President
Carollo Engineers, Inc. Paul Walker is a Senior Vice President at Carollo Engineers, Inc. He has a B.S. and M.S. in civil engineering and an M.S. in limnology. He has worked on water projects throughout the United States for over 25 years serving a variety of municipal, agency, and private sector clients. He is currently serving as the Senior Advisor to the City of Houston on the Northeast Water Purification Plant Expansion.
For further information, see the Houston Chronicle article "Water officials designing, building multi-billion water purification plant near Summerwood." https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/atascocita/news/article/Water-officials-designing-multi-billion-water-13230427.php
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Multi-billion Dollar Water Purification Project
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Register to attend in-person meeting at Tony's, 3755 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77046 TONY'S REGISTRATION ---> Thursday July 22, 2021 July 22, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Click on the link below to join the virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams: What do you know about Houston’s History? Our speaker for July 22nd will challenge your knowledge as he embarks on a fast-paced look at what made Houston what it is today. Remember what happened in 1912? About Houston Historian Mister McKinney...... Join Houston Historian & TV's Mister McKinney as he talks about his series, Mister McKinney's Historic Houston, which travels to HISD and La Porte ISD elementary, middle and high schools, educating and informing Houston's future about its past. Mister McKinney is an active member in the historical community, he lectures, gives weekly tours onboard Houston's only mobile history classroom, the Houston History Bus, and serves on the boards and commissions of numerous non-profit museums, libraries, educational organizations, including the Harris County Historical Commission, The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park, the LaPorte Bay Area Historical Society, president of the Bellaire Historical Society and vice president of the Harris County Historical Society, the oldest area historical non-profit started in 1923.
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Mister McKinney’s Historic Houston
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2021-07-19 05:00:00Z |
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ERNIE MANOUSE
Senior Producer/Host
Houston Public Media Thursday July 15, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO ---> JULY 15, 2021 <--- CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO Eleven-time Emmy Award winner Ernie Manouse currently hosts and executive produces Houston Public Media’s daily radio program/podcast Town Square with Ernie Manouse, Manouse is a native of Binghamton, NY, and a graduate of Loyola University Chicago. Manouse started his broadcasting career split between television (with NBC News) and radio (working for iconic Chicago radio station WLS-AM). In 1996, Ernie joined Houston PBS (now Houston Public Media), as an anchor and producer. Over the years, in addition to his Emmy Awards, Manouse has garnered five KATIE Awards, a Houston Press Club Lone Star Award, “Viewer’s Choice” recognition from multiple local and regional publications, and the title of “Ultimate Interviewer” from the Houston Chronicle. His wit, natural curiosity, and ability to help people tell their stories have been hallmarks of Ernie’s many television projects, such as InnerVIEWS with Ernie Manouse, an Emmy-nominated and nationally-broadcast interview series, which ran for 15 seasons; his weekly program Arts InSight, which explored issues of importance to Houston arts lovers; and his nationally-syndicated and widely successful Downton Abbey-inspired talk show Manor of Speaking. Manouse has also hosted and produced the series WeekNight Edition, The After Party, and Houston 8. The list of special and documentaries he has created include A Mother’s Account: The Stella Byrd Interview; The Last 24; A Murder in Montrose; Houston in Black and White; Getting Here: Journeys from Vietnam, and the annual Houston Public Media Spelling Bee. Additionally, Ernie has moderated numerous televised debates for Council, Mayoral, and U.S. Senate candidates. Manouse can be seen nationally as co-host to finance expert Suze Orman on her bi-annual PBS programs – the most successful series of fundraising specials in PBS history. Ernie’s commitment to public television extends beyond creating compelling programs. As a pledge spokesman, he has been instrumental in raising millions of dollars for Houston Public Media, and his talents have helped PBS affiliates across the country raise over $100 million in support of educational outreach, broadcasting, and programming needs. Outside of television, Ernie dedicates tremendous time and expertise in support of the arts, education, and equality. He has served on numerous boards, including terms as vice president for Stages Repertory Theatre, Dominic Walsh Dance Theater, USO of Greater Houston, PRIDE Houston, and Q Fest. Ernie is also a popular host, master of ceremonies, and auctioneer, working with events as diverse as The Pride Parade, the U.S. Military Ball, Houston Grand Opera, and the “Big Board” at the Cattle Baron’s Ball. For the last seven years, Manouse has been touring with Al Pacino in PACINO: One Night Only, a live show where Manouse interviews the acting icon to help raise money and awareness for various arts organizations across the country. Ernie and his cats Champ & Scout make their home in Houston’s historic Fourth Ward.
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Ernie Manouse - Houston Public Media
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Please click on the link below to join our live Installation event June 24, 2021 from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm.
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Rotary Club of Houston Installation
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2021-06-24 05:00:00Z |
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Created and Sponsored by the Rotary Club of HoustonHonoring the College Football Lineman of the Year For more information visit:
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Rotary Lombardi Award 2021
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2021-06-10 05:00:00Z |
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Thursday June 10, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CLICK HERE ---> June 10, 2021 <--- CLICK HERE 6th Generation Texan Descendent of Logan Vandeveer, one of the soldiers in the Battle of San Jacinto Native of Houston area Grew up in Pasadena, TX Married to Anne Wallace for 42 years with three children and five grandchildren Graduated from Sam Rayburn High School Graduated from San Jacinto College Attended and Graduated from University of Houston, with a Bachelors of Business Worked on Masters Degree in Accounting at University of Houston and decided number crunching wasn’t my forte.
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Rise Against Hunger - Jack Wallace
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Thursday May 27, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CLICK HERE ---> May 27, 2021 <--- CLICK HERE Topics: - Reducing violent crimes
- Building trust and creating transparency
- Creating an environment so that everyone feels comfortable reporting crimes whether they are a victim or a witness
Biography - Troy Finner was born in the 5th Ward area of Houston
- Raised in the Hiram Clarke neighborhood
- Madison High School graduate
- Bachelors of Science, Criminal Justice, Sam Houston University
- Masters of Criminology, University of Houston-Clear Lake
Professional Development - Graduate of Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP)
- Police Executive Leadership Institute (PELI)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation National Executive Institute (NEI)
- Began his law enforcement career in 1990. 31-year veteran of serving the citizens of Houston at the Office of Public Affairs, Southwest Division, South Gessner Division, and the Internal Investigation Command.
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Troy Finner - HPD Chief of Police
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Thursday June 17, 2021
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Al Smith shares his personal experiences and the lessons he learned from his mother. Included are 17- lessons on what it takes to go from amateur to Pro in all aspects of life, not just in sports or in business. This book will encourage you, maybe even challenge you to take an all-in, all-pro mindset embracing the attitude and character it takes to both think like a pro and act like a pro! Al Smith is a former National Football league player. He learned discipline, structure, and values from his mother. Al continues to help people strive toward and achieve their goals. Al is a former executive with the Tennessee Titans, NFL Alumni President, Sports Analyst and former Director of Player Development of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Al serves on the Board of Directors for the NFL Alumni Association and the American Cancer Society and has contributed to multiple organizations including Big Brothers Big Sister, Bridges Domestic Violence, and the Ronald McDonald House. Al is also an Ambassador with the "Fuel Up in Play 60 Organizations". A standout collegiate defensive player of the year award winner and team leader, Al was inducted into the Utah State Athletic Hall of Fame and selected for the State of Utah's All-Century team, in 1987, he was drafted by the Houston Oilers. The Oilers finished 9-6 that year and was second in their deviation. Al's career in the NFL included Pro-Bowl selections and first team All-Pro Honors.
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Al Smith - Author and Former NFL All-Pro Linebacker
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Gayle Knepper, Rotary District 5010 Thursday May 13, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CLICK HERE ---> May 13, 2021 <--- CLICK HERE Common myths, truths and (sometimes odd) frequently asked questions about Alaska. Join us for fun, fact, and fallacy about the largest state in the U.S.
About the Speaker: Gayle Knepper, Rotary District 5010 Gayle is a member of Rotary e-Club of District 5010 International (Alaska) and is past governor of the largest geographic district in the Rotary world (Alaska, USA; Yukon, Canada; Siberia & Far East, Russia). She has also served in a range of regional and international Rotary leadership roles. Her professional background is in strategic business and market development, with a specialty in working with companies entering new and rapid-growth markets. She is chief executive of a strategic development firm working with organizations in North America and internationally.
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Alaska: Russian America Today
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Chief Meteorologist at KPRC-TV Thursday April 29, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CLICK HERE ---> April 29, 2021 <--- CLICK HERE KPRC Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley first called Houston home in 1989, now forecasting Houston weather for 31 years. For more than three decades, he has made weather clear and easy to understand. “The challenge is taking a complicated subject and making it simple, but I really enjoy it," he says. "Of course, since Hurricanes Harvey, Ike, Rita and Tropical Storms Allison and Imelda, we've all learned how powerful weather is and while I can't control what happens, I can be there to warn people when their lives or property is in danger. That's what I most love about my career. I feel like I have a chance to give back to the world," Frank said. In September 2018, Frank made public his Prostate Cancer diagnosis and his decision to pursue a treatment in clinical trials known as Aurolase. The procedure infuses gold nanoparticles into the cancer lesion followed by laser ablation. So far, the treatment has been a success. Frank says, “All men need to pay more attention to their health and, hopefully, my going public has inspired more awareness and action. A simple PSA (prostate specific antigen) blood test can save lives.”
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Frank Billingsley- Hurricane Forecast 2021
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2021-04-23 05:00:00Z |
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ROTARY CLUB OF HOUSTON Special Thanks to Monique Johnson-Garner, Bob Baker, Stephen Cooney, Kathy Fenninger, Mel Gross and Geovanny Ponce!
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Dictionary Project 2021
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Walter Ulrich Medical Bridges - President & CEO Thursday May 20, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Midelovka Of the millions of people touched by Medical Bridges that we never meet, we got to know this beautiful little girl who was struggling. With the right care and equipment and a first surgery, we celebrated modest improvement. She could breathe a little better and suckle a little longer and smile a little brighter. But there was still a long way to go. The tumorous mass had grown exponentially, and time was running out. Despite helping Midelovka with every ounce of energy and resources we had, she did not survive the second surgery. It was unavoidable to think "what if." What if the process had been quicker? Would she still be here with us? What if the solar-paneled operating room had been equipped and fully operable? Would local leaders and our resources have been able to save her? Regardless of these questions, the sad reality is that children and families in need of medical and surgical care are enduring inadequately supplied and broken healthcare systems. Our team grieves. Midelovka will not be forgotten. She is a constant reminder that we must do more to improve healthcare accessibility in Haiti and around the world. Midelovka is now an angel who is fondly remembered as we continue of mission. Over 100 healthy babies have been born at the Haitian hospital Medical Bridges has equipped. We have photos of every one and we share the joy of the blessings of each birth and the promise of new life. Much has been accomplished but more needs to be done! Haiti Babies Of the millions of people touched by Medical Bridges that we never meet, we have had the pleasure of seeing over 100 babies born in a newly opened hospital in Haiti. In 2019 United Light of Hope partnered with Medical Bridges to help equip a new hospital being built to replace facilities destroyed in the 2010 earthquake. Along with hospital beds, incubators, IV poles and so much more, there was a birthing bed. That bed has been put to good use – opening its doors on December 15, 2019, with 300 patients seen in just the first day. Just one month later Medical Bridges received news and a picture of the first baby born at the hospital on January 14, 2020. Since then, we have received over 100 notifications most with pictures of babies born using the supplies and that one birthing bed sent to Haiti via a 40-foot shipping container. On December 10, 2020 baby number 100 was born and on April 1, 2021, we received the picture below of the first set of twins. 
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Medical Bridges - Walter Ulrich
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CHARLES C. FOSTER
Chairman, Foster LLP Thursday May 6, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Charles C. Foster is the Chairman of Foster LLP and is based in the Houston office. Recognized as a Best Lawyer in America, Chambers USA Senior Statespeople, Who’s Who Legal: Corporate Immigration Thought Leader, Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employer Lawyer – Immigration, and Top 100 attorney in Houston, his practice focuses primarily on representing multinational companies and foreign investors regarding U.S. immigration law. Charles received both his J.D. and undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin. He lectures frequently before legal, academic, and professional organizations in Texas, throughout the United States and abroad and has published numerous articles on U.S. immigration law.
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U.S. Immigration and Border Policies Today
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2021-03-23 05:00:00Z |
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Evan Weinberger
President and CEO Thursday March 25, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Helping Kids Develop Critical Executive Functioning Skills to Thrive in this New Educational Paradigm Evan Weinberger will define executive functioning skills and discuss their importance in the changing world of education. He will offer helpful tips to parents and grandparents about how to encourage the ongoing development of these critical skills for kids, including those struggling with learning differences. Evan will address important topics such as habits, routines, organization, time management, and more. All participants will leave with creative new ideas they can implement immediately at home.
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Staying Ahead of the Game
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2021-03-19 05:00:00Z |
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Dr. Geovanny Ponce
Houston ISD - East Area Superintendent Thursday April 1, 2020 Raised in an impoverished neighborhood in his native Honduras, Dr. Geovanny Ponce experienced first-hand the hardships of poverty. But it was his persistence of going to school and love of reading that opened doors for a better future. Today, through his work in education, Dr. Ponce continues to make a difference in the lives of children, who like him, have little or no opportunities. His calling is that every student, no matter their background or lack of resources will succeed. For more than two decades, Dr. Geovanny Ponce has proven to be an innovative and knowledgeable educator. His childhood experiences have fueled his passion for supporting the growth of the urban child. Dr. Ponce, an immigrant from Honduras, instills collaborative leadership to ensure students from all social, economic and ethnic backgrounds have equal access to high-quality learning opportunities.
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Dr. Geovanny Ponce
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2021-03-18 05:00:00Z |
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Thursday April 8, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Join Meeting --> April 8, 2021 <-- Join Meeting 
Mary E. Klotman, MD (SPEAKER)
Duke School of Medicine, Dean
Duke University, Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs
Mary E. Klotman, MD, was chair of the Department of Medicine at Duke University March 1, 2010 through July 1, 2017. On July 1 she became dean of the Duke School of Medicine and Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, Duke University. Klotman earned her undergraduate (zoology) and medical degrees from Duke, and then completed her internal medicine residency and a fellowship in Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine at Duke. She became assistant professor of medicine at Duke before moving to the National Institutes of Health, where she was a member of the Public Health Service and trained and worked in the Laboratory of Tumor Cell Biology under the direction of Robert C. Gallo, MD. In 1994, Klotman joined the faculty at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, where she was a tenured professor of medicine and microbiology and associate professor of gene and cell medicine; she held the Irene and Dr. Arthur M. Fishberg Chair in Infectious Diseases. She served as chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases for 13 years and co-director of Mount Sinai’s Global Health and Emerging Pathogens Institute. She returned to Duke in March 2010 to become chair of the Department of Medicine.
Klotman is editor of Annual Reviews of Medicine. She was elected to membership in the Academy of Medicine in 2014 and has served as councilor and is past president of Association of American Physicians and past president of the Association of Professors of Medicine. She is a former president of the Duke Medical Alumni Association, and she received a Duke School of Medicine Distinguished Alumni Award in 2015.
Klotman is married to Paul Klotman, MD, a former resident at Duke, now CEO and president of Baylor School of Medicine in Houston. They have two sons.
Paul Klotman, MD (SPEAKER)
President and CEO
Executive Dean
Baylor College of Medicine
Dr. Paul Klotman began serving as president, CEO and Executive Dean of Baylor College of Medicine on September 1, 2010. He received his B.S. degree in 1972 from the University of Michigan and his M.D. from Indiana University in 1976. He completed his medicine and nephrology training at Duke University Medical Center. He stayed at Duke as a faculty member before moving to the National Institutes of Health in 1988, where he became chief of the Molecular Medicine Section in the Laboratory of Developmental Biology. In 1993, he became chief of the Viral Pathogenesis Laboratory in the NIDR/NIH. In 1994, he moved to Mount Sinai School of Medicine as Chief of the Division of Nephrology. In 2001, he was selected to be the chair of the Samuel Bronfman Department of Medicine of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. At Baylor College of Medicine, he oversees the only private health sciences university in the Greater Southwest United States, with total research funding of more than $500 million. The medical school is ranked among the top 25 institutions for research and the top 5 for primary care by U.S. News & World Report. The School of Health Professions is among the best in the nation as is the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. As the CEO of Baylor College of Medicine, he oversees approximately 15,000 employees, 3,500 students, residents and fellows, and is responsible for the Baylor medical staff at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, Texas Children’s Hospital, the DeBakey VA Medical Center, Ben Taub Hospital and its affiliated clinics, the Menninger Clinic and the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. He serves on the Board of Directors of St. Luke’s Health System and the Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, the College’s jointly owned and governed private adult hospital. The enterprise revenue is over $2 billion dollars with net assets of approximately $2 billion.
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2 Docs 2 Cities 2 Huge Medical Complexes
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2021-03-17 05:00:00Z |
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Gerry has been a faithful member of our club since 1964 and we can't wait to see him in person as soon as in person meetings are possible. Thanks to Dan Clinton for sending this article.
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Gerry Grogin - Corps of Cadets article
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2021-03-10 06:00:00Z |
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Impact starts with our Houston Rotarians! We're people like you that have a mission to see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
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RCoH New Members
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2021-03-09 06:00:00Z |
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Jennifer Scott Williams
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Manager, Applications Client Support Office Thursday March 11, 2021
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CLICK HERE --> March 11, 2021 <-- CLICK HERE(Click Read more... below for instructions) The International Space Station: A Cool Place for Science Mrs. Jennifer Scott Williams was born in Oklahoma City, OK. As an Air Force dependent she moved around often, which contributed to her ability to adapt to new environments quickly. After living in Tennessee, Washington, D.C., and Ohio, her family made its permanent home in Panama City, FL, where she graduated with honors from Bay High School in 1996. Thereafter, Jennifer attended Spelman College and the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she received dual Bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and in Electrical Engineering via the Atlanta University Center Dual Degree Engineering Program in 2001.
Once Jennifer graduated, she moved to Houston to work for NASA Johnson Space Center Mission Operations (MOD) as a Space Shuttle flight controller in the Instrumentation and Communications Group (INCO). While there she obtained 8 certifications and supported 24 Shuttle flights, three of which she served as Lead INCO. She attended the University of Houston part time in the Telecommunications program, where she graduated with her Master of Electrical Engineering in 2005.
After her last lead flight, Jennifer took on a rotational opportunity in the JSC Office of Education as the Minority University Research and Education Program (MUREP) manager, where she managed 8 JSC programs with a team of 4 people, all for the benefit of providing research opportunities to minority students in Higher Education.
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The International Space Station: A Cool Place for Science
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2021-03-05 06:00:00Z |
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David J. FiresteinPresident and CEO, GEORGE H.W. BUSH FOUNDATION
FOR U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS Thursday April 22, 2021
11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
David J. Firestein is the inaugural president and CEO of the George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations (Bush China Foundation) and a founding and current member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Prior to joining the Bush China Foundation, Firestein was the founding executive director of The University of Texas at Austin’s (UT) China Public Policy Center (CPPC) and a clinical professor at UT’s Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs. Before moving to UT, Firestein served as senior vice president and Perot Fellow at the New York City-based EastWest Institute (EWI), where he led the Institute’s track 2 diplomacy work in the areas of U.S.-China relations, East Asian security and U.S.-Russia relations; Firestein, who held EWI’s lone endowed chair, remains one of the longest-serving senior executives in EWI history.
A decorated career U.S. diplomat from 1992–2010, Firestein specialized primarily in U.S.-China relations. Among the honors Firestein garnered during his diplomatic career were the Secretary of State’s Award for Public Outreach (2006) and the Linguist of the Year Award (1997). Toward the end of his State Department career, Firestein served as an elected member of the Board of Governors of the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA), the union and professional association of the United States Foreign Service; in this capacity, he represented and worked to advance the interests of several thousand State Department constituents. He also served as the elected president of the large community associations of the U.S. embassies in Beijing and Moscow.
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George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations
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2021-03-03 06:00:00Z |
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Richard S. Lawrence
District 7890 - Chair
Thursday March 18, 2021
11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. CLICK HERE --> March 18, 2021 <-- CLICK HERE
Rick received Bachelor of Building Science and Bachelor of Architecture degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. He was a practicing architect in Manchester, CT for 46 years until his retirement in 2015 when he and Elin made Ft. Lauderdale their residence and began spending summers in Rhode Island. He joined the Manchester, CT Rotary Club in 1978 and in 2000 received the first of six Paul Harris Fellow awards. For the past six years he has served as District 7890 Chair for Water & Sanitation Projects. In 2014 Rotary International presented him with the “Service Above Self” Award – Rotary’s highest honor and awarded annually to a maximum of 150 individuals throughout the world. *********************************************** While vacationing in Guatemala in 2006 Rick attended a meeting of the Rotary Club of La Antigua, Guatemala, making the initial connections that resulted in twenty-five sustainable clean water and sanitation projects completed from 2007 through 2020. His presentation today describes the efforts to fund another two villages in Rotary years 2019-2021 utilizing the ninth and tenth Global Grants.
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Water & Sanitation Projects
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2021-02-26 06:00:00Z |
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Genevieve Rowland Thursday March 4, 2021
11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. CLICK HERE --> March 4, 2021 <-- CLICK HERE Genevieve is a 3rd generation Houstonian who graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science from Texas A&M University. She has been married for over 20 years and has 2 children: Garrett and Brianna. She initially worked as a District Executive for the Boy Scouts of America and then went to work in the Audio Visual industry where she designed and sold A/V systems for almost 20 years. She has since pursued her passion and is now a successful REALTOR with many designations for Keller Williams Realty where she helps people navigate through the real estate process. Genevieve is involved with many organizations in the Houston area including The Boy Scouts of America, Church Activities, Rotary International, and has been with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on the Speaker’s Committee for over 20 years. She will speak to us about the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and what to expect when you visit, as well as interesting Texas Town Trivia.
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Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
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2021-02-25 06:00:00Z |
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Gerald B. Smith
Chairman and CEO
Smith Graham & Co.
Thursday February 25, 2021 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CLICK HERE --> February 25, 2021 <-- CLICK HERE(See Read more... below for instructions) Gerald B. Smith is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SGIA (Smith Graham & Co.), a high-quality, competitive investment management firm headquartered in Houston with a full-service office in New York, New York. Founded in 1990, SGIA has served diversified, institutional clients, including public funds, corporations, endowments and Taft-Hartley plans and currently manages over $6 billion in fixed income, Mortgage & Real Estate Debt and equity institutional assets. SGIA is one of the nation’s largest minority-owned investment management firms and one of the largest investment management firms based in Houston. A founding member of the New York Futures Exchange, Mr. Smith has worked with institutional investors to hedge their interest-rate risk by using financial futures.
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Gerald B. Smith - Smith Graham & Co.
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2021-02-19 06:00:00Z |
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Director of Victim Services and Advocacy Thursday February 11, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CLICK HERE ---> February 11, 2021 <--- CLICK HERE
Houston is suffering through two epidemics, the COVID one and a major crime spree. Our judges and politicians are making it easier for violent criminals to obtain a "get out of jail card for cheap." The new system of Justice seems to tilt in favor of the violent offender being given every consideration, while the victim must live in fear that the perpetrator will exact vengeance against the victim. Is it political correctness gone wild, or a more humane form of justice? If the latter, can our society continue to overlook the spiraling violent crime statistics for Houston? This Thursday program promises to be one of the most significant programs we will hear this year. Andy Kahan, East Coast Transplant, has spent the last thirty years in Houston in the Mayor's office, as a Houston Police officer, and, lastly, as the Victim Services and Advocacy Director for Crime Stoppers of Houston. Why, you ask, do we need such an office in Houston? Simply because serious violent crime committed by serious, violent criminals, many of whom are on low bond for violent serious felonies, are being set free by our legal system, only to commit more felonies, including murder... Lenient judges are allowing murderers out on small bonds, many of whom have been previously released on numerous low-cost bonds, still outstanding. No one speaks for the numerous victims of violent crime. Some blame COVID. Others blame lenient, unqualified judges and lax politicians for the epidemic of violent crime. You are invited to hear and question the leading expert in Houston regarding the crime epidemic. Interestingly, this crime fighter, a tough-hardened policeman, started his business career while at Northeastern University, Boston, Mass, doing "Singing Telegrams dressed in a chicken Outfit." I feel confident that Andy will discuss those early days when life was easy, crime was minimal, and he did not have to console victims of violent crime. Invite your friends to attend. Regards, Joe Colangelo Andy Kahan joined Crime Stoppers of Houston in June 2018 as its first-ever Director of Victim Services and Advocacy. Prior to Crime Stoppers, Andy served as the Victim Advocate for the Mayor’s Office and Houston Police Department for 26 years before retiring and joining Crime-Stoppers of Houston to resume his career as a Victim Advocate. Andy Kahan received his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in 1983 from the University of Houston. He worked as both a Parole and Probation Officer before becoming the first victim advocate in the country to work in a Mayor’s Office. His responsibilities included working with local crime victim’s rights organizations to facilitate the pooling of resources and the exchange of information, accompanying and representing victims before the Parole Board, putting crime victims in touch with local crime victims support and advocacy groups, and court accompaniment.
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Andy Kahan - Crime Stoppers
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2021-02-08 06:00:00Z |
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CANCELLED This meeting will be rescheduled. CHARLES DENYER Author Charles Denyer was in Washington on 9/11, the day the terrorists attacked the Pentagon. Seeing the events unfold and how the nation responded put a new face on our country and inspired a new mission for him. For the last two decades, Denyer has worked with hundreds of US and international organizations in helping them obtain a true competitive advantage with cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory compliance. He is a frequent guest speaker to organizations throughout North America, while also providing essential national security, cybersecurity and advisory services to some of the world’s most recognized brands. He is a founding member and senior partner in two consulting and compliance firms, and is also co-founder of the National Cybersecurity Association (NCA), set to launch in early 2021, and positioned to become North America’s signature voice for today’s current and emerging information security, cybersecurity, data privacy and regulatory compliance laws and regulations.
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Charles Denyer - Cybersecurity
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2021-01-29 06:00:00Z |
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HOPE HOUSTON LESLIE PEDERSON SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 Soon to be moving to Houston February 11, 2021
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Hope Houston is a Holistic Humanitarian Initiative to Re-Build & Re-Juvenate “In Need” areas in US cities via Education, Housing, Community Centers & Employment. Education: We are collaborating with the principals & wrap around specialists and our education stewards at elementary schools merging the gap of children, teaches & families and Their success. We’re outlining their statistics, programs, initiatives, partnerships, their challenges, barriers, needs, goals & their dreams; putting an action plan & program together to reduce and diminish obstacles. Re-igniting The Soul’s “Light”. Housing & Community Centers: Buy, Build-out & Provide Transitional Housing, permanent Housing & potential Home Ownership, Community Centers, Family Resource Centers, babysitting, tutoring, support groups, mentors, sports, music, arts, choir, after school programs, Partner with Churches to Reach their Community’s & Share the 9 Fruits of The Holy Spirit, collaborate with local gov’t – HISD, Sherriff’s, Precinct Commissioners, Judges, Univ of Houston, Police Dept, personal development for ALL children to clear out the emotional, physical & spiritual abuse. . . So, they can Grow to Be Who They Were Born To Be!!! Re-Building Heart’s & Hope
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Hope Houston
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2021-01-29 06:00:00Z |
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Victor J. Quinones
Chief Executive Officer Thursday February 4, 2021
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Virtual-Q was founded in 2009 by CEO, Victor Quinones. With more than 32 years of experience in the information technology industry, his mission was to make IT smart, simple, and scalable for their clients. Virtual-Q provides IT as a Service ™ which features a hosted desktop solution – the “Q”. Designed for companies of any size, the Q reduces on-going costly IT capital expenditures related to the end-user computing experience. Virtual-Q has become a leader in the managed IT services field delivering the highest levels of customer, partner and employee satisfaction and results.
Mr. Quinones serves on the advisory board for Dun & Bradstreet, has received two BBB Winner of Distinction awards and was honored with The Best Place to Work for Commuters and the Clean Air Champion designation by the by the Houston Galveston Area Council. Virtual-Q was recently recognized as The Houston Business Journal’s top 2020 Largest Houston-area cyber security companies and Best Places to Work.
Mr. Quinones studied Computer Science at The University of Houston and was on the Dean’s List. He has received his Microsoft Certified Network Engineer, VMware and Cisco Certified Engineer Certifications.
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Virtual-Q
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2021-01-27 06:00:00Z |
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Rebecca A. Williams
Executive Director Thursday January 28, 2021
11:30 am - 1:00 pm CLICK HERE --> JANUARY 28, 2021 <-- CLICK HERE
(Click on Read more... for Microsoft Team instructions) Since 1998, Habitat for Horses has worked closely with law enforcement throughout Texas and across the nation, assisting in investigations, temporary holding, documentation, and court presentation in abuse and neglect cases.
The purpose of Habitat for Horses Inc. is a) To promote and secure the safety, well being and health of horses. b) To encourage education concerning the physical and mental health of horses. c) To utilize horses in the growth and mental health of humans, either adult or children, through education, demonstration and connection. d) To study, promote, and enhance the proper training of horses through positive training techniques. e) To provide a home for those horses who are no longer able to be productive. f) To return to health, if possible, those owned horses that are deemed sick or injured.
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Habitat for Horses
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2021-01-25 06:00:00Z |
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Rabbi Steven M. Gross Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism Thursday January 21, 2021 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Rabbi Steve Gross was ordained in 1996 as a rabbi from Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio where he also received a Masters of Hebrew Letters. He has served the Houston Jewish community ever since his ordination and is currently the rabbi at Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism where he brings energy and enthusiasm to the pulpit using his guitar to shape the worship experience for young and old alike. Rabbi Gross sees every religious endeavor as an opportunity to promote community and establish an intimate relationship with God, and he commits a major part of his religious mission to building tolerance and understanding between and among faith communities throughout the city. He is a founding member of T.R.U.T.H.(Travels Revealing Understanding – Trust – Hope), which is dedicated to recruiting and engaging faith leaders from all religious backgrounds to build relationships of understanding and trust through shared experiences of travel and immersion. He is an active participant in the Anti-Defamation League’s Coalition for Mutual Respect and works closely with the Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston on a wide variety of projects which seek to strengthen relationships between faith communities.
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Building Bridges of Understanding, Trust and Hope Through Faith
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2021-01-14 06:00:00Z |
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Jason J. Guillory 1985 - 2021 With a heavy heart, I announce the tragic passing of our beloved friend and fellow Rotarian, Jason J. Guillory. Jason, armed with an ever-present smile, was a member of the Rotary Club of Houston’s "Back Table Committee." Our thoughts and prayers are with Jason’s family and friends. Celebrate the Life and Cherish the Memories Jason J Guillory Viewing:
Thursday January 14, 2021
6:00pm to 8:00pm
There will be a rosary at 7:00pm
Dettling Funeral Home
14094 Memorial Dr.
Houston, TX 77079 281-497-2121 Funeral Service:
Friday January 15, 2021
10:30am St. Cecilia Catholic Church
11720 Joan of Arc Dr.
Houston, TX 77024 713-465-3414 Donations in lieu of flowers please send to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
262 S Danny Thomas Blvd
Memphis, TN 38105
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Rest in Peace Jason Guillory
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2021-01-05 06:00:00Z |
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Bill TeagueOctober 24, 1937 - December 25, 2020Bill Truman Teague (age 83) passed away peacefully at his Nacogdoches home on December 25, 2020. Bill was born October 24, 1937, in Freer, Texas, to Carl Leroy Teague and Gladys Ethel Wade Teague, who both preceded him in death. He grew up in Abilene, Texas; attended Abilene Senior High School; and graduated from Hardin Simmons University with a BS in Medical Technology in 1960 and a commission in the US Army. A lifelong professing Christian, Bill was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Nacogdoches. He served on the Missions Committee; as a member of the FUMC Day School Board; and as a Sunday school teacher. While living in Houston, Bill was active on many levels at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. Upon completion of his military obligation, Bill moved to Galveston, TX, where he enrolled in the Blood Bank Specialty course at UTMB. Bill excelled in the program and was soon attracted to Ortho Diagnostics in Raratan, NJ, where he worked with the team that developed RhoGam, the vaccine for Rh negative mothers that would protect their unborn babies. Bill’s gift of leadership propelled him quickly up the professional ladder with administrative stops in Florida and Austin, TX, before being hired in 1975 by the Harris County Medical Society as the founding CEO of Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center in Houston, a position he held until his retirement in 2006. Upon his retirement, he was named President Emeritus of Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. As a committed Rotarian, Bill believed in the Rotary motto of “service above self” and lived that creed in all he did. While in Houston, Bill served the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo as a Lifetime VP; as a member of the Harris County Sports and Convention Board; a past President of the Rotary Club of Houston and was instrumental in seeing Rotary House International become a reality. On a professional level Bill was one of the few non-physicians to serve as President of the American Association of Blood Banks. Upon retirement Bill and Lynn moved to Nacogdoches, TX, where Bill continued his desire to serve others. He quickly became involved in community activities through the Nacogdoches Rotary Club; the Nacogdoches Booster Club; the SFASU Foundation Board and the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce, where he served as interim President and CEO while the search for a permanent CEO was conducted. Bill’s passion beyond his family and his professional life was hunting, fishing, and his deep love for the sport of competing with his beloved Labrador retrievers. Bill approached this hobby with the same vigor and commitment as he did his professional career. In addition to hunting with and competing with his dogs, he was a Past President of the Master National Retriever Club and the current President of the MNRC Foundation.
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“All days are good, some are just better than others.” ~Bill Teague
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2020-12-28 06:00:00Z |
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Marvin Pierre
8 Million Stories
Executive Director Thursday December 17, 2020
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Marvin Pierre is a native New Yorker. He currently serves as the Executive Director of 8 Million Stories. Prior to joining 8 Million Stories, he was selected as a Bridge Fellow with The New Teacher Project (TNTP), Marvin focused his fellowship on developing an alternative education program called “8 Million Stories”. The program seeks to upend the school-to-prison pipeline by supporting previously incarcerated youth as they re-enter school, and curbing unnecessary referrals from schools to the justice system in Houston, TX. Marvin also served as the Assistant Principal at KIPP Polaris Academy for Boys in Houston, Texas. Prior to joining KIPP Polaris, he served as the Dean of Students at Excellence Boys Charter School in Brooklyn, NY. Marvin also worked in the finance at Goldman, Sachs & Co. Marvin holds a B.A. in Economics from Trinity College (Hartford, CT) and a Masters in Education Administration and Supervision from the University of Houston. Marvin is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He is an American Leadership Forum Fellow (Class XLI) alumni and was selected into the inaugural class for Leadership ISD. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees at Tabor Academy. Marvin desires to pursue opportunities in community development and co-found a K-8 school for young boys of color in Houston, TX.
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Marvin Pierre - 8 Million Stories
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2020-12-17 06:00:00Z |
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January 7, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Stephen L. Klineberg, Ph.D. Founding Director, Kinder Institute for Urban Research Professor Emeritus of Sociology, Rice University Dr. Stephen Klineberg has been shaping local thought on the ongoing trends in Houston for almost forty years. As the director of the annual “Kinder Houston Area Survey” (1982-2020), he has tracked the economic outlooks, demographic patterns, life experiences, and beliefs of area residents through 39 years of remarkable change. His book exploring the national implications of the first 38 years of this research, entitled Prophetic City: Houston on the Cusp of a Changing America, was published in June 2020 by Simon & Schuster. Klineberg is the recipient of twelve major teaching awards at Rice and a much sought-after speaker in the Houston community and beyond. He is a graduate of Haverford College, with an MA from the University of Paris, and a PhD from Harvard. He and his wife Margaret have lived in Houston since the early 1970s; they have two children and five grandchildren.
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HOUSTON on the CUSP of a CHANGING AMERICA
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2020-12-15 06:00:00Z |
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First Primary Care Founder and CEO
January 14, 2021 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CLICK HERE --> January 14, 2021 <-- CLICK HERE(See Read more... below for instructions) Bio:
Dr. Geetinder Goyal is the founder and CEO of First Primary Care. He attended medical school at the Government Medical College in Chandigarh, India. Following that, he completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch– Galveston. Dr. Goyal then went on to Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, CT where his fellowship was in Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine. He is now on a mission to deliver the best primary care in Houston.
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Dr. Geetinder Goyal
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2020-12-14 06:00:00Z |
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Thursday December 10, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (For instructions see Read more...) Volunteering and Nonprofit Operations During a Global Pandemic
Companies rapidly transitioned to remote and virtual work environments upon the spike of COVID-19 infections throughout Houston. As we adjust to adjust to masks, distancing, online grocery shopping (with curbside delivery) and working from home…What is one thing we can do to uplift our spirits and help others during these challenging times? What does volunteering look like during a global pandemic? Join us as we dive into the Foundation’s virtual volunteering opportunities and learn more about what we are doing to offer safe in-person events. SPEAKERS:  Kime Smith graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans with a BA in Mass Communications and a minor in Business Administration. Prior to joining the Foundation, Kime served as the Director of Recruitment for Big Brothers Big Sisters helping to mobilize volunteers, as well as creating corporate and community partnerships in the Houston area. She has served as a Big Sister for the last 10 years, and is currently matched to a 11-year-old Little Sister. Kime is passionate about empowering youth to reach their fullest potential, and loves spending time with her Little – baking, reading, and attending Houston sporting events.  José Paulo Calvillo has more than 10 years of experience in the private and K-12 education sectors. Prior to joining the Foundation, he served for five years as an executive assistant to the Houston Independent School District’s Chief Academic Officer and Chief Major Projects Officer. In this role, Jose led several high-profile special projects, was responsible for coordinating administrative staff across nine departments and served as a liaison within the community. Jose earned his Bachelor’s degree from Our Lady of the Lake University.
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Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation
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2020-12-04 06:00:00Z |
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(For instructions click on Read more... below) Thursday December 3, 2020
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM DAN KNECHTGES is the Artistic Director at Theatre Under The Stars where he most recently directed the 2019 production of Elf - The Musical. He is a Tony-nominated director and choreographer working in theater, opera, concert dance, television, film and music videos. When Dan started at TUTS, he wanted to return to the roots of TUTS by creating incredible musicals that were produced right here in Houston. When he programmed the shows for the musical theatre company’s 50th Anniversary Season, he did so with the intention of having a six-show season that was all self-produced. That season was one of the most successful seasons in the eyes of critics and audiences alike in recent years. Through the shows produced during that season, Dan was also able to re-establish TUTS commitment to casting a mix of local and national theatre artists creating an environment where they can nurture their craft. TUTS 50th Anniversary Season also won four Houston Press Theater Awards: Best Musical (Ragtime), Best Choreography (Stanton Welch for Oklahoma!), Best Musical Director (Marcia Milgrom Dodge for Ragtime) and Best Season. Under his leadership the artistry coming out of Houston’s home for musical theatre is thriving.
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Thursday November 19, 2020
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CLICK HERE ---> Virtual Meeting <--- CLICK HERE
(Click on Read more... below for instructions) Fake News or Fair and Balanced? Distinguishing Fact from Fiction Brief Description How can you help your family separate Fake News from fair and balanced, especially now that most Americans get their news from questionable and deeply partisan sources? In this funny, non-partisan, and interactive online program, former Rice business-school professor Lydia Musher will introduce us to the fascinating technology and counterintuitive techniques that businesses and politicians employ to persuade and manipulate us from both sides of the aisle. You will leave better armed with the tools and resources to help your family make smart choices. Bio Lydia Musher is an experienced, parallel entrepreneur whose 20+ year career has been built at the intersection of computer science and communication. For the last seven years, in addition to owning an executive search firm, Lydia was a professor in the business school at Rice University. She holds an MBA from The Wharton School focused on marketing and entrepreneurship as well as MEng and ScB degrees in computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Finally, Lydia is a CBY congregant, the mother of four current and former BYDS students, and the wife of sometimes-cantor, always-oncologist Benjamin Musher. She invites you to submit any questions in advance at http://lydiamusher.com/contact.
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Lydia Musher - Professional News Evaluator
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2020-11-12 06:00:00Z |
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Salute to Veterans Donations
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2020-11-12 06:00:00Z |
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Jon Eliot King has been a member of the Rotary Club of Houston for 20 years, he will be missed by all. Jon Eliot King (1942 – 2020) Jon Eliot King passed peacefully at his home yesterday, Oct 21st, 2020 with his faithful canine companion "Tiffany" at his side. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be conducted on Wednesday, October 28th at 1:00 PM at Second Baptist Church located at 6400 Woodway, Houston, TX 77057. The service will be in the main Sanctuary. For directions and more information on the location go to www.second.org/locations/woodwayThe Ceremony is anticipated to be approximately one hour. Second Baptist Church adheres to current CDC guidelines which in summary include 1) masks are recommended and will be provided on site if you do not have one, 2) social distancing seating will be facilitated, and 3) high risk individuals are encouraged to stay home and view the ceremony online at www.second.org/liveevents. Final burial arrangements are being made with the Houston VA National Cemetery in Houston, TX. More information on that will be provided at the Celebration of Life Ceremony. For floral arrangements, The Second Baptist Church recommends a nearby florist, Blossoms Floral Designs at (713)780-7838 which is the preferred method of ordering. Their website is www.blossomsfloral.net For guaranteed on time delivery, please place your order no later than 12:00 PM on Tuesday, Oct 27 th.
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Jon Eliot King (1942-2020)
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2020-10-23 05:00:00Z |
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Thursday November 5, 2020
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CLICK HERE --> Nov. 5, 2020 <-- CLICK HERE
(Please see Read more... below for instructions) "Why We Need Our Veterans More Than Ever!" Born on 1 July 1952 in Pennsylvania as the son of a US Marine World War II veteran, Lieutenant General Hummer retired from the US Marine Corps on 1 Aug 2015 after 41 years of active service. After enlisting in the Marine Corps in 1970, and an honorable discharge as a sergeant in 1973, Lieutenant General Hummer was commissioned following graduation from Albright College, PA, in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psycho-Biology. His assignments in the operating forces included: Rifle Platoon Commander, Company Commander, Battalion Commander and Regimental Commander within 1st Marine Division; Chief of Staff, Joint Special Operations Command; Director of Operations, US Forces-Iraq; and Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations, US Africa Command. Lieutenant General Hummer participated in combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Supporting establishment duties included: Ceremonial Company Commander, Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C; Commanding General, Marine Corps Base Hawaii; Deputy Commander, Marine Forces Pacific; Chief of Staff, US Special Operations Command; and Commander, Marine Corps Forces Reserve and Marine Corps Forces North. Lieutenant General Hummer is a graduate of several schools within the Marine Corps University; and earned a master’s degree in International Security Studies from the Air War College. His decorations include: Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with Combat “V”, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and other personal awards and decorations. Lieutenant General Hummer currently volunteers to support veteran service organizations and mentors veterans. He is currently enrolled in seminary working on his master’s degree. He and his wife, Sheri, support fund raisers in support of veterans and their families. Lieutenant General Hummer and Sheri reside in The Woodlands, Texas. Lieutenant General Hummer and his wife, Sheri, have a son, David, daughter-in-law, Stephanie, grandson Jaxson, and granddaughter, Isla.
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Lieutenant General Steven A. Hummer - Retired
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2020-10-22 05:00:00Z |
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Thursday October 29, 2020
11:30 AM- 1:00 PM CLICK HERE ----> October 29, 2020 <---- CLICK HERE
( See below Read more... for Microsoft Team instructions) Bio: Kaveh Badrei graduated from Princeton University in 2020 with a B.A. from the School of Public and International Affairs and certificates in French and the History and Practice of Diplomacy. His academic concentrations include human rights, public policy, and international law. His senior thesis at Princeton studied hybrid human rights tribunals in international criminal law in Cambodia and Sierra Leone. He is particularly interested in the ways that international and domestic institutions can contribute to lasting change and progress in issues pertaining to conflict resolution, social and political justice, and the protection of human rights. At Princeton, he wrote for the Daily Princetonian and was involved with the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. In the past, Kaveh has worked within local government as well as regional and international non-profits––such as the Anti-Defamation League, Danish Institute for Human Rights, and Office of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo––in public policy, legal services, and human rights. He hopes to continue his education and earn his master’s degree in international public policy and human rights. Summary: Kaveh is pleased to speak with the Rotary Club of Houston about his passion for public policy, international affairs, and global justice and his vision of a more just, more peaceful, and more humane world. Drawing upon his education in the classroom at Princeton University, his professional experiences at home and abroad, and his own independent research on international justice, Kaveh hopes to share his own practical ideals for a world made more peaceful, more just, and more equal for all and looks forward to discussing his personal aspirations based on the fundamental notion of service above self with the Rotary Club of Houston.
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Kaveh Badrei - RI Scholarship Candidate
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2020-10-22 05:00:00Z |
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Dena Marks
Anti-Defamation League - Southwest Regional Office
Senior Associate Director October 22, 2020
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CLICK HERE ----> Thursday October 22, 2020 <---- CLICK HERE
(See Read more... for Microsoft Teams instructions) "ADL: How It Strives for Justice and Fair Treatment for All" Dena Marks is the Senior Associate Director of the Anti-Defamation League’s Southwest Regional Office. Her main responsibility at ADL is publicity, but she also serves as a liaison with law enforcement, facilitates various training sessions, coordinates regional fact finding, handles some discrimination complaints, and staffs ADL’s International Affairs Committee and Committee on Law Enforcement, Extremism and Antisemitism. Before joining the ADL in April of 1999, she spent 21 years in television news. She also has worked as a group exercise instructor, personal trainer, freelance writer, waitress, janitor, and for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. She is a native Houstonian.
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"ADL: How It Strives for Justice and Fair Treatment for All"
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2020-10-22 05:00:00Z |
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Jeff Tallas
Thursday October 15, 2020
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CLICK HERE ----> October 15, 2020 (See Read more... below for Microsoft Teams instructions) Tallas Insurance 25 years - Owner 24 year member of Rotary club of Sugar Land Past President Rotary Club of Sugar Land District Governor Rotary D5890 2007-2008 Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors Brazos River Authority Father to Connor(15) and Lawson(14)
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Rotary International Convention 2022
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2020-10-14 05:00:00Z |
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Our weekly meetings have been via Microsoft Teams since March 2020. Recordings are located below. Click here for Video ---> May 27, 2021 <--- Click here for Video Immigration and Border Policies Today Click here for video ---> May 6, 2021 <--- Click here for Video
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Links to Previous Meetings
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2020-10-05 05:00:00Z |
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Thursday October 8, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Description of Presentation: Jesse H. Jones Rotary House International The virtual presentation will cover some of the history, details, and benefits of a single Rotary Club project which the presenter feels is one of the most helpful projects in all of Rotary. It will include the partnership of the Rotary Club of Houston, the Rotary Club of Houston Foundation, Houston Endowment, and the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. He believes it to still be the largest project by any single Rotary Club and feels the project epitomizes Rotary and the reason one becomes a true ‘Rotarian’. He feels it is something everyone, especially Rotarians and their families, can be justifiably proud and should promote regularly! Resume of Speaker: Bill T. Teague Rotarian since September 1967 (St. Petersburg, FL. President 1972-3) to present, about 53 years. RCH - Active member 1975 to 2006
- Past RCH President. 1986-87
- Past RCHF President 1987-91
- Elected Emeritus Life Member, January 6, 2006
- Paul Harris Fellow-x4
- Past Chairman of: Jesse Jones RCH Committees: Rotary House International, Distinguished Citizen Award, Rotary Lombardi Award, Membership Development, Red Badge; and others
Greater Houston Community (member of boards* and graduate**) - Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center* (founding CEO and stayed as such on a handshake, no written document, for 31+ years)
- Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo*
- Goodwill Houston*
- St. Luke’s United Methodist Church*
- Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation*
- Brazosport Retriever Club*
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome*
- FBI Course**
- American Leadership Forum**
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Bill T. Teague - Jesse H. Jones Rotary House International (Rotary House Hotel)
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2020-10-02 05:00:00Z |
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Justin Wells - Houston Fire Department
Executive Assistant Fire Chief - Emergency Response
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Balancing Service and Needs in the Fire Service
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2020-10-01 05:00:00Z |
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Dr. Joe Agris - Doctor, Author and Rotarian
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2020-09-24 05:00:00Z |
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Dr. Giulio Draetta MD, PHD - "Of Moonshots and More"
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2020-09-24 05:00:00Z |
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Dr. Giulio Draetta , MD, PHD - " Of Moonshots and More"
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2020-09-24 05:00:00Z |
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Justin Wells
Houston Fire Department
Executive Assistant Fire Chief - Emergency Response Thursday October 1, 2020
1130 AM - 1:00 PM CLICK HERE ----> October 1, 2020 <---- CLICK HERE Justin Wells is the current Executive Assistant Fire Chief over Emergency Response for the Houston Fire Department. He previously served as the Assistant Fire Chief over Emergency Medical Services. He is a 24 year member that has risen through the ranks from Firefighter to District Chief prior to being appointed to a staff position in 2017. He is crossed trained in both Fire and EMS and has been a certified paramedic for over 20 years. He is now oversees the Department’s response to Fire, EMS, Rescue, Hazmat, and Aircraft incidents along with managing the Department’s 3500+ personnel, 250+ response units, and 93 fire stations covering an area of over 650 square miles. When he isn’t working, he spends time with his wife chasing their children around, coaching little league baseball, and trying to find time to travel. He can be contacted at justin.wells@houstontx.gov.
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Balancing Service and Needs in the Fire Service
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2020-09-22 05:00:00Z |
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Dr. Giulio Draetta, MD, PHD
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Senior Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer Thursday September 24, 2020
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CLICK HERE ----> Virtual Meeting <---- CLICK HERE
( See Read more... below for Microsoft Team instructions)
"Of Moonshots and More" Dr. Giulio Draetta , MD, PHD, is a Senior Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) and Co-Leader of the CCSG Developmental Therapeutics Program. Dr. Draetta graduated summa cum laude from the University of Naples Medical School in Italy and spent many years in both academia and the pharmaceutical industry where he led drug discovery research in oncology.
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Dr. Giulio Draetta
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2020-09-21 05:00:00Z |
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Thursday September 17, 2020
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CLICK HERE ----> Join Virtual Meeting <---- CLICK HERE
(First time using Microsoft Teams see Read more... below for instructions) Joseph Agris, M.D., has been going on medical missions around the world for decades, providing not only basic medical care but also much-needed reconstructive surgery to children and adults who would otherwise be shunned, even by their own families, due to their appearance. He has also provided critical instruction and education to hundreds of physicians and surgeons at various medical institutions throughout the world. Aside from his medical mission, Dr. Agris is an accomplished author. His novel, entitled “Mission Divided” is considered his third book in a compilation entitled, the “Dr. Angel” series (following “Tears on the Sand” and “Miracles in Bedlam”). “Mission Divided” is a compelling story of a physician who must on occasion put down his scalpel and take up arms against some of the gravest threats he encountered while serving in Pakistan. Coming this fall, he has a new book coming out about Abu Ghraib during the Iraq war. Dr. Agris is a graduate of Temple University of Dentistry where he received a D.D.S. degree with honors, a graduate of Albany Medical College where he obtained a M.D. degree, and served as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, also referred to as the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service, as Chief of Surgery. Dr. Agris also stablished the first “Plastic Surgical Program” at the Federal Correction Institute in Long Beach, California in conjunction with the University of California at Irvine. Dr. Agris and his wife, Terry, are residents of Bellaire, Texas.
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Dr. Joe Agris - Doctor, Author and Rotarian
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2020-09-08 05:00:00Z |
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Thursday September 10, 2020
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
CLICK HERE ----> Join Virtual Meeting <---- CLICK HERE(First time on Microsoft Teams see Read more... below for help) Scott Rainey was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended the University of Oklahoma and is a proud Sooner! Scott is married to Martha Bowles, who he met in church in Clear Lake, TX. Scott has a daughter Taylor McConnell who has blessed him with three granddaughters Parker Anne, Charlie Mae, and Mason Rayne. Scott’s Step-Son Chase Cusack lives in New York City. Scott and Martha have three dogs, Desmond, Sophie Ann, and Macie, all Yorkies.
Scott started in the oil and gas business as a Landman in the early 1980’s. When the oil crash of the mid ‘80’s occurred, Scott transitioned into the chemical and environmental business. He moved to Houston in 1990 to work full time in the environmental business doing hazardous waste disposal, and in plant work including tank cleaning. Scott was a part of a startup environmental company that was sold in the late 90’s. He then started his current company, Hydrocarbon Resource Recovery, which trades petrochemicals and fuel products.
Scott is involved in several charitable organizations including Space Center Rotary where he has served in several capacities. He was Club President in 2014-15 and was honored as the Large Club President of the Year. He was an Assistant Governor in 2016-17 & 2017-18, and AG of the Year 2016-17. He was selected to be District Governor for the year 2020-21. Scott is a Major Donor and member of the White Hat Society.
He has served as a member in the Church Council of Gateway Community Church, and he is also a past member on the board of the Clear Creek Education Foundation, where again he has served in serval capacities.
Scott’s passions include His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his family, and Sooner football.
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District 5890 Governor - Scott Rainey
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2020-09-01 05:00:00Z |
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Charles C. Canton - The Center for Pursuit
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2020-08-27 05:00:00Z |
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Thursday August 27, 2020
11:30 am - 1:00 pm CLICK HERE ---> Virtual Meeting <--- CLICK HERE(Instructions for 1st time users click Read more... below) CHARLES C CANTON
The Center for Pursuit
President and CEO Charles C. Canton is President and CEO of The Center for Pursuit. He joined our organization in 2018, bringing with him 15 years’ experience as a distinguished non-profit leader and more than four decades of success in management. Charles was previously Vice President of Operations for Goodwill Industries of Houston from 2002 through 2017, overseeing 65 stores and 48 donation locations. During his tenure, he was responsible for growing the organization into a nationally recognized system of retail operations. Charles holds both a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Management and an MBA from Houston Baptist University, where he is also a former Alumni Board Chairman. Charles is committed to the growth and improvement of ways to empower the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He is impressed daily with the motivation of the Board, staff, and clients at The Center. He has been married 40 years and devotes time to family, his first grandchild, and his garden.
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Charles C Canton - The Center for Pursuit
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2020-08-21 05:00:00Z |
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CONGRATULATIONS ANNIE DUCURON - Marcelo Abvarez is the winner!!!
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DCA 2020 WATCH RAFFLE TICKETS
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2020-08-20 05:00:00Z |
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Deepi Sidhu - Houston Texans Insider
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2020-08-13 05:00:00Z |
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Thursday July 9, 2020
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Dr. Mary Lee Webeck, HMH Holocaust and Genocide Education Endowed ChairTake a virtual tour through our Bak Gallery and see a short video with our CEO giving a brief museum overview.The Samuel Bak Gallery and Learning Center in loving memory of Hope Silber Kaplan is home to the nation’s only permanent Samuel Bak collection with 130 pieces rotated periodically. Holocaust Museum Houston is exceptionally honored that the Samuel Bak Gallery and Learning Center serves as a permanent, international gallery for his paintings, works donated directly to the Museum by the artist. The Bak Learning Center will help visitors understand the content of his works, as well as the rich symbolism used in his paintings. A rarity in the U.S., the gallery itself is circular, comprised of three intimate galleries. Bak was born in 1933 in Vilna, Poland. His artistic talent was first recognized during an exhibition of his work in the Vilna Ghetto when he was nine years old. Bak and his mother survived the Holocaust through the efforts of his father, his aunt and a Benedictine nun known as Sister Maria who gave Bak and his mother shelter in a convent in Vilna. While both Bak and his mother survived, his father and four grandparents all perished at the hands of the Nazis. Bak’s life-and-death experiences inspired his prolific collection of artwork. The galleries will continuously display the exceptional work of the artist while teaching children and adults to apply an understanding of the events of the Holocaust and other genocides to their own lives and respond to them successfully by developing social resiliency.
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Dr. Mary Lee Webeck, HMH Holocaust
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2020-07-04 05:00:00Z |
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110th Installation of Officers and Directors
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2020-06-22 05:00:00Z |
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New Hobby School of Public Affairs
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2020-06-12 05:00:00Z |
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New Hobby School of Public Affairs
Kirk Watson - Founding Dean Thursday June 18, 2020
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CLICK HERE ----> Join Virtual Meeting <---- CLICK HERE Kirk Watson has been described by Texas Monthly as “A man with a vision of what the community wants, and the moxie to carry it out.” He has been immersed in public policy in Texas for the past three decades, serving first as an appointee of Gov. Ann Richards before being elected mayor of Austin in 1997. First elected to the Texas Senate in 2006, he represented the Austin-area for 13 years.
Watson has been selected to be the Founding Dean of the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs and began his position on May 1, 2020.
Watson’s policy experience spans local and state government. As Senator, he championed education, health care, transportation and government transparency. During his tenure in the Senate, he served as a member and vice- chair of multiple standing and special committees. Most recently he was Vice-Chair of the Senate Committee on Nominations and also served on the committees overseeing State Finance, Education, Higher Education and the Sunset Advisory Commission. His peers elected him President Pro Tempore of the Senate in 2019.
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New Hobby School of Public Affairs - Kirk Watson
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2020-06-12 05:00:00Z |
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Dr. Kenneth L. Mattox, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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2020-05-21 05:00:00Z |
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Virtual Meeting May 21, 2020
HPD Sergeant Mike Wills
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HPD Sergeant Mike Wills - COVID-19 Survivor
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2020-05-21 05:00:00Z |
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Houston Police Department - Chief Art Acevedo
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2020-05-14 05:00:00Z |
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Noon-1:00 PM This will be a Virtual Rotary Meeting! (See Read more... below for instructions) Art Acevedo was sworn-in as Chief of the Houston Police Department (HPD) on November 30, 2016.
Chief Acevedo leads a department of 5,200 sworn law enforcement officers and 1,200 civilian support personnel with an annual general fund budget of $825 million in the fourth largest city in the United States.
Chief Acevedo believes good communication is vital for a successful community and steadily works to strengthen the bond between the community and its police department. A proponent of community policing, Chief Acevedo refers to the proven practice as “Relational Policing,” an opportunity to forge a relationship with each citizen an officer comes in contact with.
The first Hispanic to lead the HPD, Acevedo brings a unique understanding to the concerns of the diverse communities in the City of Houston. Born in Cuba, he was 4 years old when he migrated to the United States with his family in 1968. Acevedo grew up in California and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration from the University of La Verne in California. Acevedo began his law enforcement career in 1986 as field patrol officer in East Los Angeles with the California Highway Patrol. He rose through the ranks and was named Chief of the California Highway Patrol in 2005. Acevedo most recently served nine years as Chief of the Austin Police Department.
Chief Acevedo holds various leadership positions with the Major Cities Chiefs Association and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. He is married to Tanya Born Acevedo and is the father of Melissa, Matthew and Jake.
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Chief of the Houston Police Department - Art Acevedo
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Deanna Belford
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2020-05-08 05:00:00Z |
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Noon-1:00 PM This will be a Virtual Rotary Meeting! The Innocence Project of Texas (IPTX) is the largest, most effective organization in the state dedicated to seeking the exoneration of individuals who have been wrongfully convicted and reuniting the innocent with their families.
Anna Vasquez, Director of Outreach and Education for IPTX , and also on the Board of the Houston Forensic Science Center, will speak about her first-hand experience with being a wrongfully convicted individual. Her story and those of three other women can be seen in the award-winning documentary www.Southwestofsalem.com about “The San Antonio 4”. She will speak also to the issues for prisoners now living under even more isolation with COVID-19, as she was placed in solitary during some of her prison time as she would not sign a confession for the crime she did not commit. Mike Ware is the Executive Director of IPTX and directs investigative and legal services for the organization. Mike worked for the Dallas County District Attorney’s office and while there, formed the first Conviction Integrity Unit in the nation. These units, now in almost every major county in the country, including Harris County, review legitimate claims of innocence. Mike will speak on the difficulties of working on forward momentum with cases as many courts are currently shut down, and on the inability to meet with IPTX clients in prison amid statewide lock downs. He will share the latest details on the nationally known Houston case of Lydell Grant and unraveling the actual perpetrator of a case by working with the FBI DNA database. He’ll also briefly discuss the Amicus brief filed by IPTX attorney on another Houston case: Alfred DeWayne Brown. Subject of Episode 8 of the highly watched new Netflix series, Brown spent over a decade on death row. His attorney, Brian Stolarz, will be the guest speaker on an IPTX conference call Thursday evening, April 30th at 7:15 pm. www.innocencetexas.org First time using Microsoft Teams? Here's what you do. A few minutes before noon, click
- If you've previously installed the Teams application, you'll be asked if you want to open it. Click 'Cancel'.
- Then click the option to 'Join on the web instead'.
- Chrome will ask you if you want to allow teams.microsoft.com to use your microphone and camera. Select 'allow' (or block if you don't want to be seen or heard in the meeting).
- You'll be prompted to enter your name. Then click 'Join now' to join the meeting.
- The message 'Someone in the meeting should let you in soon' will be displayed. Be patient - the meeting organizer will admit you.
- Once admitted, you can click on the movie-camera icon or the microphone icon to toggle your video and microphone on and off.
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The Innocence Project of Texas (IPTX)
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2020-04-24 05:00:00Z |
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Noon-1:00 PM This will be a Virtual Rotary Meeting! Judge Lina HidalgoJudge Lina Hidalgo is the head of Harris County’s governing body. She is the first woman to be elected County Judge and only the second to be elected to the Commissioners Court. Harris County is the third largest county in our nation. Its population of more than 4.5 million rivals that of the entire state of Colorado. The Harris County Judge and four County Commissioners oversee a $4.3 billion budget that helps fund key county services and institutions. The County Judge is the presiding officer on the Commissioners Court. As the main governing body of Harris County, the Commissioners Court plays a critical role that is part administrative, part legislative, and part judicial. Its many responsibilities include adopting a budget; setting tax rates; calling for bond elections; building and maintaining county infrastructure such as roads and bridges; and overseeing county courthouses, jails, libraries, parks, and the Harris County Flood Control District. By state law, the County Judge is also the county’s director of emergency management, leading the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM). In addition to her formal duties, Judge Hidalgo plays an important advocacy role for the County. Judge Hidalgo believes that our region will remain competitive only through proactive and creative leadership on issues like flood control, transportation, criminal justice reform, and education. She is committed to ensuring that Harris County government is transparent, accessible, and accountable to every resident. She wants Harris County to be a place where everyone can attain the American Dream.
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo
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Thursday, April 16, 2020 Noon-1:00 PM This will be a traditional Rotary Meeting! SBA’s Payroll Protection Plan What businesses should be doing in order to apply. SPEAKER: Bob Wells, Partner, B2B CFO We've missed our in person meetings and will now begin weekly virtual events. First up is Bob Wells who will clarify the SBA's Payroll Protection Plan. Several of our members heard him at a breakfast meeting and said he cleared up the mystery and others would greatly benefit from hearing him.This will be at noon 4/16/20. You are welcome to share the link with your friends and associates. Prior to this we will hear our weekly COVID update hosted by our member, Stephen Williams. We are so excited the dynamic team of Stephen and the City and Harris County chief health doctors will again answer our questions. Please submit them to me today and log in to HTV at 11 a.m. This time is always subject to change because we are using the City of Houston TV station and breaking news and the Mayor will always come first.  Bob acts as a trusted advisor to owners of small to medium sized businesses. Bob has been a member of our club for four years and is a member of the Board of Directors and past-Treasurer of the club. Bob has nearly 25 years of commercial banking experience with large and small businesses as a loan officer at Northern Trust, Union Bank of Switzerland and Bank of America. He served on the Credit Committee at UBS. He has been a CFO to multiple businesses over the past 15 years and has been a business owner, himself. Bob is passionate about the dreams and goals of business owners.
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Inaugural Virtual RCOH Meeting - Speaker Bob Wells
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2020-04-15 05:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Club of Houston Honors David S. Wolff 2020 Distinguished Citizen Award What is DCA 2020Rotary Distinguished Citizen Award is presented annually to someone in Houston who exhibits high ideals, leadership and philanthropy. The funds raised support our on-going service activities. This year we are honored to present the Distinguished Citizen Award to David S. Wolff for his service to the growth and development of Houston. Since it was first presented in 1962, the Rotary Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award has gone to an impressive array of individual Houstonians and Houston institutions. The Rotary Distinguished Citizen Award is the Rotary Club of Houston’s major fundraiser for its many community service projects. Meet Our Honoree
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2020 DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD
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2020-03-28 05:00:00Z |
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Moderator: Stephen L Williams, MEd, MPA, Director, City of Houston Health Department Dr. David Persse, Health Authority, City of Houston Health Department
Ericka Brown, MD, MBA, FACHE, Director - Community Health and Wellness Division
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COVID-19 Talk with Local Health Authorities
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2020-03-13 05:00:00Z |
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NO LUNCHEON TODAY, THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2020
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"Vaping: Clearing the Air" HESS Club 5430 Westheimer Ct. Houston,TX 77056 11:3-0 AM - 1:00 PM Katharine Neill Harris, Ph.D., Alfred C. Glassell, III, Fellow in Drug Policy at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Her current research focuses on the availability of drug treatment for at-risk populations, the opioid epidemic, vaping, and the legalization of medical and adult-use cannabis. She supports policy reforms that treat drug use as a public health issue, such as alternatives to incarceration for drug offenders, needle-exchange programs, safe-consumption sites, drug testing services, expanded access to medication-assisted treatments, and greater integration of substance use and mental health services with each other and with other areas of medical service. Neill Harris received a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from George Mason University. She earned a master’s degree in public administration from Old Dominion University before going on to complete her Ph.D. in public administration and urban policy. She received the Old Dominion University Outstanding Ph.D. Student Award in 2014 and the Simon Scholarship for Academic Performance in 2011 and 2012. William Martin, PhD Harry and Hazel Chavanne Emeritus Professor Department of Sociology at Rice University and Chavanne Senior Fellow at Rice’s Baker Institute William Martin directs two programs, Religion and Public Policy and Drug Policy. After receiving his B.A. and M.A. at Abilene Christian University, he graduated from Harvard Divinity School in 1963 and received his PhD from Harvard in 1969. During his 52 years at Rice, 38 as a professor of sociology, he received numerous teaching awards, including a Lifetime Award for Excellence in Teaching. In addition to nearly 90 articles in Texas Monthly, his writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Esquire, Harper's, and in professional journals. His books include A Prophet with Honor: The Billy Graham Story; With God on Our Side: The Rise of the Religious Right in America, the companion volume to a PBS mini-series of the same title; and My Prostate and Me: Dealing with Prostate Cancer.
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Thursday, February 6, 2020
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Goodwill Houston Tour Goodwill in Houston was created following a Rotary Club of Houston meeting. We've heard from Goodwill CEO Steven Lufburrow and now is an opportunity to visit a company of one of our members to look at the inside workings. This rare opportunity is called: Back To our Roots Meeting Visit the newest concept store, learn about their computer refurb REGISTER HERE Lunch on your own Computer Works
8225 S Gessner Dr
Houston, TX 77036 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Goodwill Houston MissionPURPOSEWe change lives through the power of work. We educate, train, and hire individuals with barriers to employment to help them thrive. We connect people, families, and communities to improve lives and to meet the workforce needs of today and tomorrow. VISION
Leading change. Connecting people. Improving potential. For the future of work. WORDS WE LIVE BY Integrity
We do the right thing and people trust us to keep our word. Compassion
We listen, understand, energize, and inspire others. Excellence
We are committed to exceeding expectations. Innovation
We embrace transformation in our never-ending quest to find new and better ways to change lives. Unity
We are one team with one purpose. Passion
We find great joy by changing lives for the better every day.
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Thursday, January 30, 2020
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Mimi Swartz
Executive Editor Texas Monthly
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Author of Power Failure and Ticker: The Quest to Create an Artificial Heart REGISTER HERE 
HESS Club
5430 Westheimer Ct.
Houston, TX 77056
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
"Swartz (coauthor of Power Failure), a Texas Monthly executive editor, delivers a riveting medical thriller in this story of the quest to create an artificial heart. The starring role belongs to a quirky and brilliant workaholic Houston heart surgeon in cowboy boots, Bud Frazier. The book begins and ends with the spotlight on him; along the way, the author takes readers on a rollicking ride with similarly fascinating characters. They include single-minded Australian inventor Daniel Timms and driven surgeon Michael DeBakey, who helped make Baylor College of Medicine into a world-class institution while alienating many colleagues along the way. A few of these people are described in terms more reminiscent of a romance novel than a nonfiction account, including surgeon (and DeBakey rival), Denton Cooley, who “was so handsome... he could make the wives of patients momentarily forget their husbands’ dire circumstances.” Readers will be on the edge of their seats waiting to see how Frazier and company overcome a variety of obstacles, such as the objections of a risk-averse FDA, the fallout from the death of the first artificial-heart recipient, and a last-minute shortage of funds. Told in an appropriately over-the-top style, this is a quintessentially Texas story: sprawling, unpredictable, and teeming with risk and opportunity." (Publishers Weekly) Mimi Swartz Mimi Swartz, the author, with Sherron Watkins, of Power Failure, The Inside Story of the Collapse of Enron, is an executive editor of Texas Monthly. Previously, she was a staff writer at Talk, from April 1999 to April 2001, and a staff writer at the New Yorker from 1997 to 2001. Prior to joining the New Yorker, she worked at Texas Monthly for thirteen years. In 1996 Swartz was a finalist for two National Magazine Awards and won in the public interest category for “Not What the Doctor Ordered.” She was also a National Magazine Award finalist for her November 2005 issue story on tort reform, titled “Hurt' Injured' Need a Lawyer' Too Bad!” and won the 2006 John Bartlow Martin Award for Public Interest, Magazine Journalism, for the same story. In 2013 she won her second National Magazine Award (again in the category of public interest), for “Mothers, Sisters, Daughters, Wives,” a compelling look at the state of women's health care in Texas. Over the years, Swartz’s work has appeared in Vanity Fair, Esquire, Slate, National Geographic, and the New York Times’ op-ed page and Sunday magazine. It has also been collected in Best American Political Writing 2006 and Best American Sportswriting 2007. She has been a member of the Texas Institute of Letters since 1994.
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Thursday, January 9, 2020
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Elena M Marks President and CEO Episcopal Health Foundation Thursday, February 20, 2020 HESS Club 5430 Westheimer Ct. Houston, 77056 Elena M. Marks is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Episcopal Health Foundation, a $1.2 billion philanthropy based in Houston, Texas. The foundation works to improve the health and well-being of the 11 million people of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, which covers 57 counties in east, southeast, and central Texas including Austin, Houston, Beaumont, Lufkin, Tyler, Waco and Bryan/College Station. Ms. Marks is also a nonresident Fellow in Health Policy at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy where her work focuses on health reform and access to care for low income and uninsured populations. She serves on the boards of Grantmakers in Health, the largest national organization serving the field of health philanthropy, Harris Health System, an integrated health delivery system serving over 300,000 patients annually, and Community Health Choice, a nonprofit, community-based health insurance company with over 400,000 members. Ms. Marks holds a Bachelor’s degree from Emory University, a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law, and a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Texas School of Public Health. Ms. Marks’ previous professional experience includes serving as the Director of Health and Environmental Policy for the City of Houston; consulting in the health care industry with large systems and community-based providers; starting and directing a successful legal placement firm; and practicing trial and appellate law with major Texas law firms.
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Thursday, February 20, 2020
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Thursday's program marks a homecoming for one of Rotary Club of Houston's former Presidents, Steve Lufburrow, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries. In 1987 Steve succeeded his father, Dr. Bill Lufburrow (also a RCoH Past President), as President of Goodwill following Bill's untimely death. Goodwill Industries of Houston was formed at a Rotary Club meeting in 1945 through the vision of W.C. Morris, Sr. and our Club. Under Steve's guidance Goodwill has become one of Houston's largest employers with many programs designed to help those with a barrier to employment. We welcome back to Rotary, our favorite son, Steve Lufburrow, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Goodwill Industries in Houston, Texas, and Steve's nearly 33 years of service to Goodwill Industries and the citizens of Houston
Steven P. Lufburrow President & CEO Goodwill Industries REGISTER HESS Club 5430 Westheimer Ct. Houston, TX 77056 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 pm. Steve Lufburrow is President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Houston and the Executive Director of the Goodwill Industries of Houston Foundation. Founded in 1945, Goodwill Houston has continued to grow to meet the ever-changing needs of the community. Today, through its 6 job connection centers, Goodwill Houston provides education, training and job opportunities to people with barriers to employment in Austin, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Montgomery and Walker Counties. Goodwill Houston currently operates 61 stores and 112 attended donation centers and has over 2200 employees, using 95 cents of every dollar from its retail operation to create jobs and help people find meaningful work. Steve has passionately led the organization’s unprecedented growth since 1986 and credits its success to the tremendous support from donors and shoppers, as well as a superior management team and board of directors. Steve is committed to the execution of new and innovated ideas. His passion for non-profit leadership extends beyond his decades of service to Goodwill. He has served as a board member of the Galleria Chamber of Commerce; vice president of the Houston Club Board of Directors; president of the Rotary Club of Houston; president of the Texas Association of Goodwill; a member of the St. Luke’s UMC Foundation Board; the Houston Club Board of Governors and the Rotary Club of Houston Foundation. Steve currently serves on University of Houston’s Organizational Leadership & Supervision Advisory Board, a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for the Better Business Bureau and the Goodwill Industries International Board of Directors. Steve and his wife Joan are past co-presidents of the Houston Alumni Association for Southwestern University. Lufburrow has received many awards and recognitions for his work, including the Paul Harris Fellow award from the Rotary Club and the Citation of Merit award from his alma mater Southwestern University and an honorary membership to Beta Gamma Sigma. In 2014, he received the highest honor given to a Goodwill CEO, the Kenneth K. King Fellowship/CEO of the year. In 2016, Steve received The George Washington Distinguished Service Award from the Sons of the American Revolution. Steve has been married to Joan for over 38 years; together they have two sons, Steven and his wife Sara and their children Leighton, Leslie and Graham, and Will and his wife Terrell and their children Claira, Beckett and Elleigh. He is a singer and drummer in the band Twist & Shout which plays Classic Rock and Roll and Motown music and former drummer with the Christian Praise Band, Encounter. His hobbies include Motorcycle Cross Country Touring.
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Thursday, January 9, 2020
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MLK Salute Let’s make this personal. Joining us this year is a panel of Houstonians who will share their stories and answer the question: What is the Impact of Dr. MLK and influence on your life? Moderator: US District Judge Vanessa Diane Gilmore, Southern District of Texas Paula McCann Harris, Director Global Stewardship, Schlumberger James E. Harris, CDP, H-E-B, Director, Diversity & Inclusion and Supplier Diversity REGISTER HESS Club 5430 Westheimer Ct. Houston, TX 77056 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 pm. Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore, United States District Court Judge Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore is a judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. In 1994 when she was sworn in, she was the youngest sitting federal judge in the nation and the first University of Houston Law Center alum to serve on the federal bench. She was born in St. Albans, New York and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland. She was the youngest member of her freshman class at her alma mater, Hampton University in Virginia. Gilmore decided to undertake a career in law after she represented herself and won a minor civil lawsuit. She graduated from the UH Law Center in 1981. In 1982, Gilmore began a 13-year tenure at Houston law firm Vickery, Kilbride, Gilmore and Vickery where she specialized in civil litigation. Gilmore also became an active member of the Houston civic community, serving on the boards of a number of civic and charitable organizations including a term as president of the YWCA of Houston. She also became involved in the Texas political arena while serving as counsel and teacher in the area of election law. Her civic activities outside of the courtroom brought her to the attention of Governor Ann Richards who in 1991 appointed Gilmore to the Texas Department of Commerce Policy Board, where she also served as chairperson from 1992 to 1994. Her appointment to that board made Judge Gilmore the first African-American to serve on this board responsible for increasing business, promoting tourism, and developing job training in Texas. In 1993, she also served as chairperson of Texans for NAFTA. In this capacity, she worked regularly with diplomatic leaders, including the President of Mexico, to increase U.S. trade opportunities. Judge Gilmore was nominated to the federal bench by President Bill Clinton in 1994. Judge Gilmore is the co-author of "A Boy Named Rocky", a book for children of incarcerated parents, and is a frequent speaker on issues related to these children and their families. She has worked on initiatives to help these families with access to resources for their children, including the development of a legal clinic at Texas Southern University. Gilmore is the author of three other books including "Saving the Dream" a fiction novel that Gilmore hopes will encourage other families and single people to pursue their own dreams of parenting through adoption. She is the recipient of numerous civic awards for community service. She spent seventeen years on the board of trustees of Hampton University and has recently completed terms on the board of trustees of the River Oaks Baptist School, and the board of First Tee of Greater Houston. She currently serves on the boards of Texas Children’s Hospital and the DePelchin Children’s Center. Paula McCann Harris, Director Global Stewardship, Schlumberger A 31-year career veteran in the energy industry, having worked as a Field Engineer, Sales Engineer, Global Sales Training Manager, Global Project Manager and now in Global Stewardship. Traveling globally to develop business opportunities, she stays committed to decreasing the environmental impact in the communities in which they work while increasing value and revenues through service and technology. Paula Harris has enjoyed a career in the energy industry working in various capacities with oilfield service giant, Schlumberger. Harris began as a Field Engineer managing operations on offshore rigs throughout the Gulf of Mexico. After years in operations and operation management, she worked as a Sales Engineer and North American Recruiting Manager. Her global positions include Global Sales Training Manager, Global Project Manager and currently, Director of Global Stewardship. Harris has had the opportunity to develop business opportunities and teams throughout Europe, Africa, Russia, China, South America, and Australia. In her current position, she manages Schlumberger’s assets and teams to ensure that the advanced technologies they offer customers are helping them to decrease their environmental impact while optimizing the recovery of hydrocarbons and the impact on the communities they work in. Paula’s global career has focused on helping her teams and the company increase value and revenue through service and technology. Harris has been appointed to the Space Center Houston Board, Menil Development, and the Texas Energy Planning Council to which she was state-appointed by Governor Rick Perry. She holds memberships to the Society of Petroleum Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, Executive Leadership Council, and American Leadership Forum. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Petroleum Club of Houston. Harris was elected to the Houston Independent School District Board of Education in 2007. She was an integral part of developing theories of action and developing and enforcing policy, instrumental in the 2008 superintendent search, and served on the finance committee to help develop and manage the districts $1.6- billion-dollar budget. Her emphasis was raising the academic achievement of the 215,000 children in the district and providing policy to increase the output of the 25,000 employees. Paula served as board president and the district was recognised twice by the White House under her leadership. Harris is the author of 2 books, “For Sister: The Guide for Professional Black Women,” which helps first generation professionals navigate corporate America, and “ When I Grow Up I Want to be an Engineer,” a children’s book focused on introducing girls and minorities to careers in Engineering. The latter has been distributed to over 100,000 children and organizations and has been translated into 4 languages. Paula is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Petroleum Engineering and a graduate of Abilene Christian University with a Masters in Instructional Leadership with a focus on Emerging Technology. She and her husband Dwayne are the proud parents of their daughter Madison Serelia Harris. James Harris, Director, Diversity & Inclusion and Supplier Diversity, H-E-B James Harris is Director, Diversity & Inclusion and Supplier Diversity with H-E-B. As director of diversity & inclusion, Harris develops policy, creates programming and sets the strategic direction for the company and the (10) regional diversity councils across the state. These councils provide tactical execution of diversity awareness programming, community engagement and event activation for their respective regions and locations. Additionally, they insure the company’s overall strategy is driven into the marketplace, which creates an emotional connection to the brand. Harris also leads the supplier diversity direction for the company. He creates, collaborates and connects local, small, minority, disabled and veteran business owners to the company’s procurement and sourcing process. He accomplishes this through building business networks across the state with various councils, chambers and advocacy agencies. This has led to the creation of new and differentiated goods and services for the company. In addition, it has provided job opportunities and economic impact to the communities H-E-B serves across the state. James serves as director and advisor on many boards and councils; Houston Minority Supplier Development Council’s: SDAC (Supplier Diversity Advisory Council) as Chair, Texas Diversity Council Board of Directors, TrueBlue Inclusion National Member, FMI(Food Marketing Institute) Supplier Diversity Committee and Liaison to FMI’s Collaborative Committee, Houston Area Urban League, Texas NAACP; Corporate Advisory Council as Chair. World Youth Foundation as advisor. Harris has over 30 years in the food industry and has developed a reputation for driving stakeholder satisfaction by connecting corporate business strategy to customer and community needs. Before joining H-E-B, he had a number of stops along the way to include The Minute Maid Company, Bruno’s, Meijer and Kroger. In these organizations he held director and other key leadership roles. Harris has received many awards and accolades, nationally and locally because of his business acumen and drive for results. He has the reputation of being approachable, charismatic, strategic thinker, advocator and passionate negotiator. He is married to wife, Shavonda for 30 years and has two adult children, Carmen and Brandon. They are both recent college graduates and supply chain professionals.
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Thursday, January 16, 2020
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T. Douglas Lawson, Ph.D. Senior Vice President, Divisional Operations and Chief Executive Officer of CHI St. Luke's Health, CHI REGISTER HESS Club
5430 Westheimer Ct.
Houston, TX 77056
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Doug Lawson currently serves as CEO of the CHI Texas Division, a $2 billion+ regional health system with 17 hospitals that stretches across the southeastern section of the state and includes CHI St. Luke’s Health in Houston, CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial in the Lufkin-East Texas area, and CHI St. Joseph Health in Bryan/College Station and Brazos Valley region. He also serves as Senior Vice President for Catholic Health Initiatives, the Englewood, Colo.-based parent company of the CHI Texas Division. Lawson began his healthcare career at Scott & White Memorial Hospital and Clinic in Temple, Texas, and served in Kansas City with the Saint Luke’s Health System and later in Huntington, West Virginia, for Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Following these leadership roles, Lawson returned to Texas and became president of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Grapevine and was asked to serve as President of the organization’s North Texas Central Region and Baylor University Medical Center in 2015. Lawson is a graduate of Texas A&M University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science. He went on to complete a Master of Science degree in healthcare administration from Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, and a doctorate in philosophy from Dallas Baptist University. Lawson is also a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
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Thursday, January 23, 2020
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Thursday, December 19, 2019 Songs, Stories, Santa Members, Guests, and kids of all ages.
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Rotary Club of Houston Holiday Party
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ANN STERN PRESIDENT & CEO, HOUSTON ENDOWMENT Hess Club 5340 Westheimer, Houston 77056 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Ann Stern is the President and CEO of Houston Endowment, a private foundation with assets totaling approximately $1.8 billion. Created by Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones in 1937, Houston Endowment’s mission is to enhance the vibrancy of greater Houston and advance equity of opportunity for the people who live here. The Endowment invests approximately $80 million each year in organizations that support its mission. Prior to joining the Foundation in 2012, Ms. Stern was executive vice president of Texas Children’s Hospital. She previously served as vice president and general counsel for the Hospital. Prior to joining Texas Children’s, she was in private law practice and taught business law at the University of St. Thomas. Stern received her bachelor’s degree in Plan II from the University of Texas at Austin, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. She also received a Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin. Stern currently serves as a director on the boards of Invesco Funds, The University of Texas Law School Foundation, The Holdsworth Center and as chairman of the board of Good Reason Houston. She previously served as the chairman of the board of St. John’s School and on the boards of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and Texas Children’s Hospital.
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Thursday, December 5, 2019
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Gary Gillen District 5890 Governor 2019-2020 Thursday, November 14, 2019 Each year our District Governor visits each club in District 5790. This is an amazing commitment of time and we are pleased to welcome Gary who is supportive and enthusiastic about The Rotary Club of Houston. Please give him a big RCoH welcome. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Gary and Janice Gillen have two married daughters and one granddaughter. They own and operate Gillen Pest Control in Richmond where he is a member of the Rotary Club. He was named Rotarian of the Year by his club in 2003 and elected President in 2010-2011. He was an Assistant Governor from 2013-2016 and was named Assistant Governor of the Year in 2014-2015. At the District level he has served as Co-Chair of Fellowship, Chair of the Alumni Committee, Finance Committee, All Club Meeting Committee and the District Conference Committee. He served on the P.E.T.S Vision Committee in 2015. Gary and Janice are both Paul Harris Fellows with Gary being a multiple Paul Harris Fellow and a Paul Harris Society member. He made both daughters Paul Harris Fellows.
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Thursday, November 14, 2019
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Kathy Fenninger
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Happy Thanksgiving from The Rotary Club of Houston
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Thursday, November 28, 2019
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Anna M. Babin President and CEO United Way of Greater Houston HESS Club 5430 Westheimer Houston, TX 77056 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE
You are cordially invited to attend "A Toast and Gentle Roast of Anna Babin,” celebrating Anna's lifetime of service to Houston, on the occasion of her impending retirement from United Way of Greater Houston. Guest speakers will be A-list past and present Chairs of United Way: Jamey Rootes, Current United Way Board Chair and President, Houston Texans, Marc Watts, President, The Friedkin Group, Lynne Liberato, Partner, Haynes and Boone, L.L.P., Stan Marek, President, Marek Brothers. We expect a surprise guest to "pop in" to congratulate Anna.
The event promises to be a memorable one for Rotary and FOR Anna. Please come and invite friends and guests. This Rotary Program deserves a full house of Rotarians and guests to help celebrate the life and accomplishments of one of Houston's finest women, Anna Babin.
Anna M. Babin was named President and CEO of United Way of Greater Houston in August 2005. As chief executive of the nation’s third largest United Way, Babin blends sound business acumen with a deep understanding of community needs. Working closely with corporate and community advisors, she led the organization through the development of three strategic plans, with the most recent, Second Century Vision, set to position the United Way as the leading voice and expert in creating opportunities for low-income families and individuals to thrive. In 2017, under her leadership, United Way raised more than $50 million for immediate relief and long-term recovery following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey on the Houston region. Babin has focused the organization on issues that assist people to secure a better future with initiatives around family financial stability, veterans services – MISSION UNITED – and educational support to children in their out-of-school time. United Way THRIVE, a collaborative now in its tenth year, has demonstrated the power of partnerships, helping more than 67,000 families achieve their dreams of family financial well-being and independence and delivering a 10:1 return on investment. An advocate for providing accurate and timely information to callers of 2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE, she launched and completed a successful capital campaign in 2015 to create a new facility to meet the demand of the growing number of people in need of help. In 2018, 2-1-1 answered 1.2 million calls for help. A native Texan, Babin holds a degree in business administration from Lamar University and maintains her CPA credential. She serves on diverse community boards and committees, including the Greater Houston Partnership, Executive Women’s Partnership, United Ways of Texas, University of Houston Board of Visitors, Good Reason Houston Leadership Council, and chairs the United Way Worldwide 2-1-1 National Operating Group. Anna was named Houston Business Journal’s 2017 Best Non-Profit C-Suite Executive, one of the 2009 Women on the Move by Texas Executive Women, and one of the 2008 50 Most Influential Womenby Houston Women’s Magazine.
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Anna Babin-Thursday, October 24, 2019
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Rotary Means Fun Rotary Club of Houston invites you to bring Rotarians and friends Monday, October 14, 2019 Riel Restaurant 1927 Fairview St. Houston, TX 77019 (There will be a dsection of the bar reserved for us) Amazing food, (https://www.rielhtx.com/press for info on that!) great atmosphere and both street and valet parking available. We took notes from the last event to make sure this one is even better! CLICK HERE to let us know if you can be there so we have enough seats saved.
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Rotary Means Fun - October 14th at Riel
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Camp Enterprise 2020 April 3, 4 & 5, 2020 THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
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Camp Enterprise 2020
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Carrin Patman
Chair
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County HESS Club
5430 Westheimer
Houston, TX 77056 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE She is METRO’s first woman chair, appointed in 2016 by Mayor Sylvester Turner. She previously served on the board from 2010 to 2013. Carrin was a partner of Bracewell where for three decades she worked as a trial lawyer representing diverse clients in major litigation involving commercial disputes, securities matters, antitrust and competition issues, and regulatory compliance. She was the first woman elected to the firm’s seven-member Management Committee. Carrin retired from Bracewell in 2016.
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Carrin Patman - October 10. 2019
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Mayoral Forum Thursday, October 17, 2019
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Westin Galleria
5060 West Alabama
Houston, Texas Please join the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce at the 2019 Houston Mayoral Forum hosted in conjunction with Houston Public Media, The Rotary Club of Houston, Rotary Club of Houston Skyline, Rotary Club of Memorial-Spring Branch, Rotary Club of West U and Rotary Club of University Area: Meet the Candidates and hear their perspective on key issues affecting business. (Go to the end of the reservation form to "Not a member" and Click here to continue your event registration.) In the comments section note Rotary Club of Houston
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Mayoral Forum October 17, 2019
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Thursday, Nov 21, 2019 Earl Campbell, Yards after Contact by Asher Price Energy Journalism Fellow Published September 2019/University of Texas Press Asher Price, a Capitol bureau reporter for the Austin American-Statesman, grew up in New York City and has lived in Texas 15 years. He loves barbecue and football. Asher studied English at Yale and has graduate degrees from Oxford and Columbia in public policy and journalism. Asher Price writes about energy, the environment and state politics for the Austin American-Statesman. Three times the Society of Environmental Journalists has named him a finalist for its beat reporter of the year award. He is the author of Year of the Dunk, a memoir about basketball, cancer and the frontiers of human potential, and co-author of The Great Texas Wind Rush, the backstory about how the oil-and-gas state became the country's top producer of wind power.  Also speaking: Dave Barron Dave Barron, Houston Chronicle Award Winning Sports Reporter (Football Writers Association of America) will share his thirty-year-experiences covering Texas Sports. Dave Barron covered the The Houston Oilers and saw, firsthand, the Bum Phillips, Dan Pastorini, Earl Campbell era as well as the last hurrah season in Houston's Astrodome-1993, featuring, Jack Pardee, Buddy Ryan, Kevin Gilbride, Warren Moon, Bruce Matthews. And, then, the Houston Oilers left town for Tennessee... Dave will share his stories of the "Luv Ya Blue" Era and Earl Campbell.
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Thursday, November 21, 2019
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SALUTE TO VETERANS ANNUAL LUNCHEON Rotary Club of Houston/West Point Society November 7, 2019 Junior League of Houston
1811 Briar Oaks Lane
Houston, TX 77027 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER/SPONSOR This event features a timely talk from COL Chad Carroll, West Point ’94, Public Affairs Director of the new Army’s Futures Command (AFC) located in Austin, Texas at a new $130 million facility. COL Carroll will provide an overview of the command as their team tackles Six Priorities: 1. Long-Range Precision Fires; 2. Next-Generation Combat Vehicles; 3. Future Vertical Lift Platforms; 4. A Mobile & Expeditionary Army Network; 5. Air & Missile Defense; and 6. Soldier Lethality – all of which have been allocated $30 Billion over the next five years. In addition to our distinguished speaker we are proud to announce that other special guests will include WWII, Korea, & Vietnam War Veterans plus active duty members of the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Marines, and Air Force and some of their outstanding commanders.
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Nov 7, 2019 Salute to Veterans
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Thursday, September 26, 2019 Happy Hour
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John W. Diamond
Director, Center for Public Finance
Edward A. and Hermena Hancock Kelly Fellow in Public Finance
Rice University's Baker Institute Is a Debt Bomb and an Economic Crisis Coming? REGISTER HERE HESS Club 5430 Westheimer Ct. Houston, TX 77056 Is a debt and economic crisis coming? The most dangerous domestic problem facing America's federal government is the rapid growth of its budget deficit and national debt, this year nearing one trillion dollars, more than 4% of Gross Domestic Product. All this will have very serious economic consequences, not only to each of us, but to our children, economic growth and our future standard of living. Plan to attend this important program presented by Dr. John W. Diamond, Ph.D, Rice University, Baker Institute. Invite friends and clients. John W. Diamond, Ph.D., is the Edward A. and Hermena Hancock Kelly Fellow in Public Finance and director of the Center for Public Finance at the Baker Institute, an adjunct professor of economics at Rice University and CEO of Tax Policy Advisers, LLC. His research interests are federal tax and expenditure policy, state and local public finance, and the construction and simulation of computable general equilibrium models. His current research focuses on the economic effects of corporate tax reform, the economic and distributional effects of fundamental tax reform, taxation and housing values, public sector pensions, and various other tax and expenditure policy issues. Diamond is co-editor of "Pathways to Fiscal Reform in the United States" (The MIT Press, 2015) and “Fundamental Tax Reform: Issues, Choices and Implications” (The MIT Press, 2008). He has testified before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, the U.S. House Budget Committee, the Senate Finance Committee, the Joint Economic Committee and other federal and state committees on issues related to tax policy and the U.S. economy. Diamond served as forum editor for the National Tax Journal (2009-2017) and on the staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation, U.S. Congress (2000-2004). He has also served as a consultant for the World Bank on the efficacy of structural adjustment programs. He received his Ph.D. in economics from Rice University in 2000.
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Thursday, September 5, 2019
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Who are we? The Original Rotary Club of Houston founded in 1912 Is there an attendance requirement? NO. While we always love to see members and guests, we have so many opportunities for participation outside our lunch meeting. What is Rotary? Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
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Rotary Houston - Service to Houston since 1912
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2019-06-30 05:00:00Z |
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Steve Stephens CEO, AMEGY BANK HESS Club 5430 Westheimer Ct. Houston, TX 77056 REGISTER HERE Join Steve in a conversation about "The role of civility, politics, and trust in banking and all circles of American life.” Some sub topics are 1) How the civility of Jesse Jones saved Houston banking during the Great Depression 2) The role of Amegy and Walter Johnson in the Houston banking recovery from the 80’s economic collapse 3) The difference between wealth and capitalism. 4) How social media has threatened the balance between civility and politics. 5) Why George Washington would love the Rotary Club if he was still around.
A founding executive of Amegy Bank, Steve Stephens serves as CEO of Amegy Bank. Amegy has grown to nearly $13 billion in assets and more than 75 locations since Steve joined Walter Johnson (Southwest Bank of Texas) in 1990 as executive vice president. Steve began his banking career in 1980 at Texas Commerce Bank (Chase) where he joined the lending officer development program. Over a 10-year period of commercial banking experiences, Steve became executive vice president in commercial lending for Texas Commerce - Reagan. During his tenure at Amegy, Steve has led the bank’s commercial banking, retail, and private banking activities. He has been engaged in all aspects of the bank, enjoying the bank’s entrepreneurial spirit and association with quality bankers and clients. In 2005, Amegy merged with Zions Bancorporation—a $63 billion regional bank headquartered in Salt Lake City. As part of Zions Bancorporation, Steve serves as executive vice president and a member of the Executive Management Committee. In addition to his Amegy leadership role, Steve is committed to serving the Houston community in a variety of ways. Currently, he serves as board chair and member of Boys & Girls Country, United Way Board, Greater Houston Partnership Board, and Hobby Center Foundation Board. He supports Houston Methodist as chairperson of the President’s Leadership Council and as a member of the Society for Leading Medicine. He is Senior Fellow of the American Leadership Forum and member of Chapelwood United Methodist Church. Previously, he served on the 2016 advisory committee for the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank). Steve attended Texas Christian University and received his Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Houston. He contributes to his alma mater as chair of the University of Houston’s Board of Visitors and Bauer College Board. Steve is married to Anne-Laure Stephens and has four children. He enjoys fishing and other outdoor activities, as well as his farm in New Ulm, Texas.
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Thursday, July 25, 2019
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From Mechanical Engineer to Award-Winning Vintner-No Cure For the Wine Bug The Story of Raymond L. Haak Owner/Winemaker of Haak Vineyards & Winery HESS Club
5430 Westheimer Ct.
Houston, TX 77056 Gather at 11:30 a.m. to meet guests. Meeting Noon to 1 p.m. If you need to leave at 1 p.m. please do so quietly as the speaker will continue to answer questions after the meeting ends. REGISTER HERE Raymond holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Houston, class of 1969. Raymond was born on Galveston Island and graduated from Santa Fe High School. Prior to entering the wine profession, Raymond worked as an Instrument Engineer and was a Registered Professional Engineer in the state of Texas for over 35 years. In 1969 he began growing grapes and making wines in Santa Fe, Texas. After many years of research and experimentation, he and his wife Gladys, built a state of the art winery in Santa Fe, Texas. The winery consist of over 25,000-sq. ft. including a tasting room, gift shop and 1,800 sq. ft. cellar which is used for aging and fermenting their premium wines and a covered, 6,000 sq. ft. special event pavilion where various concerts, weddings & events are held throughout the year. They also are growing 3 acres of Blanc du Bois wine grapes on their twelve (12) acre estate. The new winery opened in December of 2000 and produces twenty (20) different styles of wine including seven (7) different wines from the Blanc du Bois grape varietal including, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Malbec, Merlot, Vintage Ports and Madeira dessert wines. More information may be obtained from the winery’s website at http://www.haakwine.com. Raymond, and his wife Gladys, were married in 1959 and are the parents of five (5) daughters.
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Thursday, July 18, 2019
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2019-06-23 05:00:00Z |
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OUR FIRST ALTERNATIVE MEETING EVENT Our new non regular lunches event bring us out to the community. For this event we will go beyond the doors of one of the most historic buildings in Houston, and meet with Dr. Siddiqi who is providing a box lunch for participants.
Dr. Muddassir Siddiqi
President of Houston Community College - Central College REGISTER HERE Meeting Location: 1300 Holman Houston, TX 77004 San Jacinto Memorial Building Parking is available in our garage entrance is off LaBranch and Winbern. Please park second level and above and avoid “Reserved” parking spaces. The garage will be the nearest parking area to the Learning Hub Science Building (LHSB-100) Dr. Siddiqi will welcome us to the historic neo-classical and Art Deco masterwork on the campus of Houston Community College's Central College - on the National Register of historic Places. Dr. Muddassir Siddiqi is the president of Houston Community College Central. He began at HCC February 1, 2017, after serving in the capacity of interim college president, provost and the vice president of academics and student development at Morton College, a comprehensive community college in the suburbs of Chicago, IL. Prior to Morton College, Dr. Siddiqi served five years at City Colleges of Chicago as the Executive Director of Manufacturing and Skills Programs. Dr. Siddiqi’s tenure in higher education is marked by successful workforce development programs, enrollment growth specifically for the minority student populations, innovative academic and non-academic student support services, and sustainable partnerships with government agencies, K-12, peer institutions, and community-based organizations. Dr. Siddiqi has a blended work experience encompassing Fortune 500 companies to the institutions of higher education. Dr. Siddiqi worked in manufacturing sector for almost 12 years. During his tenure, Dr. Siddiqi assumed multiple organizational roles and successfully oversaw the completion of multimillion-dollar projects in multiple countries around the globe. Dr. Siddiqi received his Ed.D. in Adult Education and Higher Education from Northern Illinois University; a Master of Business Administration from Northern Alabama University; and a Master in Industrial Technology from Illinois Institute of Technology. He is a graduate of Institute for Educational Management (IEM) at Harvard University, Executive Leadership Program at Cornell, and Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) at the League for Innovation in the Community College. In addition to his expansive career experience, Siddiqi is a member of many professional associations, including: American Council on Education, Association for Institutional Research, League of Innovation in the Community College, Project Management Institute, American Society for Quality, National Association of Student Affairs in Higher Education, and recently served as the college representative for the Fulbright Scholar Program. Dr. Siddiqi is serving on the board of directors at Career and Recovery Resources, Association of Talent Development (ATD) Houston Chapter, Bridging the Digital Divide, and South Main Alliance. He is also a committee member of The Hermann Park Rotary Club, Every Student Mentoring Program, Commission on Global Learning, and Third Ward Community Cloth Cooperative. Dr. Siddiqi identifies himself as an educator. Over the past 15 years, Dr. Siddiqi has taught a variety of courses at graduate and undergraduate level at premium universities and presented at several national and international conferences.
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Thursday, August 22, 2019
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Ethical Issues Surrounding the $40 Billion Texas Education Fund Susan Carroll and Buck Wood HESS Club 5430 Westheimer Ct., Houston, TX 77056 Gather at 11:30 a.m. for conversation. Meeting will start at noon and end at 1:15 p.m. REGISTER HERE .jpeg)
Susan Carroll Houston Chronicle award winning journalist Susan Carroll is an investigative/projects reporter with the Houston Chronicle. Carroll has investigated a wide range of immigration issues while at the Chronicle, documenting abuses and substandard conditions at immigration detention centers.
She previously covered the U.S.-Mexico border for the Arizona Republic and the Tucson Citizen, twice earning the highest honor for print journalists in Arizona, the Arizona Press Club's Virg Hill Journalist of the Year. In 2012, Carroll was named Print Journalist of the Year by the Houston Press Club. Buck Wood Austin-based attorney, leading legal voice in election and ethics in government issues .jpeg) A founding partner of Ray & Wood, Randall Buck Wood is a nationally recognized expert on school finance, ethics, and election law. Buck has tried dozens of cases before the Texas Supreme Court, and since 1992, has served as co-counsel for the 125 Plaintiff-Intervenor school districts in the on-going Edgewood school finance lawsuit. Buck also serves as the General Counsel to the Equity Center, an association of over 500 below-average-wealth school districts committed to ongoing improvements in Texas public school funding as well as special counsel to the Texas Association of School Boards on the state’s ethics and lobby disclosure statutes. Prior to founding the firm, Buck served as Director of the Elections Division of the Office of the Secretary of State from 1969 to 1972 where he was in charge of enforcement of the State’s election laws. In this capacity, he oversaw all general and special elections and assisted local government bodies with their elections. After leaving the Secretary of State’s Office, Mr. Wood became the Executive Director of Common Cause, a public interest lobby group chartered to maintain fairness in the governmental process. While serving Common Cause, Mr. Wood drafted and helped pass much of the legislation dealing with open meetings, open records and numerous election laws that govern the operation of public entities today.
Mr. Wood is acknowledged nationally as one of the foremost authorities on public law including election law. As such, he represents many elected officials including House and Senate members and several prominent state judges. In addition, Mr. Wood served in various top level positions in the State Comptroller’s Office, including Deputy Comptroller and Chief Clerk. Mr. Wood has practiced extensively in the property tax area for more than thirty years, representing numerous taxing units on delinquent collection issues and numerous appraisal districts on valuation and related issues. Mr. Wood is a past member of the board of directors of the Travis Central Appraisal District. Buck is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory based upon confidential surveys of the Bar and the Judiciary. He received the “very high to preeminent” rating for legal ability and the “very high” rating for ethical standards, the highest rating possible in each category. Click here for more information about Randall Buck Wood
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Thursday, August 8, 2019
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Susan Dio Chairman and President of BP America HESS Club 5430 Westheimer Ct., Houston, TX 77056 REGISTER HERE Susan Dio is chairman and president of BP America, providing leadership and oversight to BP's U.S. businesses, which employ around 14,000 people. These businesses include oil and gas exploration and production, refining, petrochemicals, supply and trading, pipeline operations, shipping, retail, and alternative energy.
Susan also serves as chairman of the BP America Board of Directors.
Since joining the company in 1984, she has held key operational and executive positions in the U.S., the U.K., and Australia. Before assuming her current role, Susan served as CEO of BP Shipping, where she managed the fleet of BP-operated and chartered vessels that move more than 200 million tons of products across the globe each year.
She also previously served as head of audit for BP's Refining and Marketing segment, as business unit leader of the Bulwer Island Refinery, and as plant manager of Texas City Chemicals.
Beyond BP, Susan is a member of the American Petroleum Institute Board and Executive Committee, the Greater Houston Partnership Executive Committee, and the Ford's Theatre Board of Trustees Executive Committee.
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Thursday, August 29, 2019
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Robert M. (Bob) Eury President of Central Houston, Inc HESS Club 5430 Westheimer Ct., Houston, TX 77056 Since 1983, Robert M. (Bob) Eury has served as President of Central Houston, Inc., a private, non-profit membership association, formed to lead the planning and implementation of the redevelopment of Houston’s central city area—principally downtown. Mr. Eury is also the President/CEO of the Houston Downtown Management District, a special assessment district within downtown Houston and President of the Downtown Redevelopment Authority, administrator of City of Houston Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3.
Mr. Eury was Vice President and Director of Research Development for Rice Center prior to starting Central Houston in 1983. During his nine years with Rice Center, his research focused on environmental design, land use/transportation joint development, urban services delivery anddevelopment regulation. Prior to joining Rice Center in 1974, Mr. Eury served as Director of Community Planning studies for the Urban Studies Center, University of Louisville, Kentucky.
Mr. Eury is currently Member Emeritus of Kinder Institute for Urban Research Advisory Board, Ex-officio Board Member and former founding President of Buffalo Bayou Partnership, Chairman of Convention & Cultural Services Corporation, Inc., Ex-officio Board Member of Discovery Green Conservancy, Trustee and past Acting Chairman of Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation, Board and Executive Committee Member of Theater District Houston, Member of the Bond Oversight Committee of Houston Independent School District, Vice Chairman/Board Member of Main Street Coalition, Inc., Member of the Transportation Advisory Committee of Houston- Galveston Area Council and Member of the Advisory Committee of Urban Land Institute Houston. Past leadership includes Chairman of the Board of Stewards of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Blueprint Houston, Texas Downtown Association and the International Downtown Association.
Mr. Eury holds a Master of Architecture in Urban Design from Rice University and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati.
A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Mr. Eury is married to Gayle P. Eury and together they have two adult children, Christopher and Rebecca andfour grandchildren. His hobbies include distance running (52 marathons), photography and collecting Lionel trains.
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Thursday, August 15, 2019
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2019-2020 ROTARY YEAR BEGINSMEMBERS ONLY Hear about plans for the year from Board members and Committee Chairs. Featuring the great unveiling of the Rotary Club of Houston HISTORY AT A GLANCE REGISTER HERE Hess Club 5430 Westheimer Ct. Houston, TX 77056 New lunch prices Meal Plan pre-pay bargain selections-see your renewal mailing Punch Card $35/per On Line Registration $40 Walk-In $45 
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Thursday, July 11, 2019
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2019-06-21 05:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Club of Houston Cordially invites you to the The 109th Installation of the 2019-2020 Officers & Directors June 13, 2019 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tony’s Restaurant 3755 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77046 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Donation* $50. Officers Kathleen Fenninger, President Mel Gross, President-Elect Bob Seekely, Treasurer Jim Behrmann, Treasurer-Elect Natalie Wriston, Secretary Rob Adams, Sergeant-At-Arms Larry Meeks, Past President Directors 2019-2022 Dan Clinton Charles Dabney Charlie Ewing Lauren Walters Bob Wells At Large 2019-20 Richard Kuriger Master of Ceremonies – Suzi Howe, Rotary International Director 2020-2022 Installation by – Gary Gillen, District Governor 2019-20 *FMV for lunch is $28.00. All additional funds raised will be donated to The Rotary Club of Houston Foundation for RCH Camp Enterprise Program, providing sponsorship for area high school juniors selected to attend our three day program of instruction, competition and teamwork.
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2019-05-10 05:00:00Z |
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 Welcome Wilson, Sr.
Chairman of Welcome Group Thursday, June 6, 2019 Hess Club 5430 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77056 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Houston Real Estate Developer for 62 years. Chairman of Welcome Group, landlord to 4,035,000 square feet of Manufacturing and Industrial Facilities in 87 locations in Texas. First projects in the 1950s and 1960s were Master Planned Communities, Jamaica Beach and Tiki Island in Galveston County, both of which are now separate cities. He later developed apartments, retail centers, hotels and three downtown office buildings. Honors include: Inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame, Receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Houston Business Journal and Awarded an Honorary Doctor’s degree from the University of Houston, where he was a BBA grad in 1949. Of note, he received the UH Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1970, the UH Bauer College of Business Distinguished Alumni Award in 1996 and the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley in 2018. In the past, he was Chairman of the Board of two Houston banks, was Chairman of an American Stock Exchange company and was on the Board of Directors and owned 10% of the Houston Astros baseball team. In March 2019, he will celebrate his 91th birthday. He was a long-time Chairman of the Board of Regents of the University of Houston, Chairman of its Drive to Tier One and is now Chairman of its Political Action Committee. He is a Director Emeritus of the Greater Houston Partnership, having served a long time as its Higher Education Chairman. In the 50s and 60s he served in the Executive Office of the President under Presidents Dwight Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy. He witnessed the Atom bomb test in Nevada and the Hydrogen Bomb test at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific. In 1958, he was awarded the Arthur Fleming Award as One of the Ten Outstanding Young Men in Federal Service. Out of 600 who received this award since 1948, Wikipedia lists him as a “notable” twenty along with Astronaut Neil Armstrong (moon landing), Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Fed Chairman Paul Volcker. He was invited and spoke to a joint session of the New Mexico Legislature. He was appointed Special Ambassador to Nicaragua by President Lyndon Johnson. After World War II, he served for two years as a Naval Officer in Japan, having graduated first in his class in officer’s school. He married his college sweetheart on the day he graduated from UH, 70 years ago. They have 5 kids, 16 grandkids and 16 great-grandkids, one of whom is in college.
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 Walt Anderson
National Football League Official Thursday, May 30, 2019 Hess Club 5430 Westheimer Houston, TX 77056 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Walt Anderson has been a football official for 45 years and is entering his 24thyear as an NFL Referee and is one of the most recognized football officials in the country. He began his officiating career working little league and high school games in and around Houston, moved to working college games in the Southland and Southwest Conferences before being hired by the NFL in 1996. While in the NFL, he has worked 20 playoff games, including 2 Super Bowls: 35 and 45, 5 Championships, 6 Divisional and 7 Wild Card games. In addition to his NFL duties, he served for 12 years (2006-2018) as the Coordinator of Football Officials for the Big 12 Conference and the CFO West, and created the 8thofficial mechanics which are now used by all Division I conferences. Trained as a dentist, he started one of the largest and well-known group practices in Houston, with 13 doctors and 45 employees. Because of the time commitments of the NFL, he sold his practice in 2000 to dedicate his full time and attention as an NFL Referee and College Coordinator. Today he is one of the most successful and recognized Referees in the country. He is married to Afshan, who is also a dentist/skin consultant and works out of her Westchase/Memorial office; they have five children, 4 boys and 1 girl, and reside in Sugar Land, TX.
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BARBARA BRONSTEIN Founder, President, & Volunteer Second Servings of Houston Hess Club May 9, 2019 Have your ever said "look at all the left over food from this event - what happens to it?" Our speaker anwered that question and impacts the lives of many on a daily basis. REGISTER HERE Raised in New York, Barbara has called Houston home for 35 years. She graduated from Tufts University in the Boston area, before earning an MBA in Marketing from New York University. After a successful career marketing some of America's leading brands for Unilever, Mars, and Coca-Cola, Barbara piloted a banquet food rescue program known as "Banquet Bounty for the Hungry" for 18 months. It served as the precursor to the nonprofit organization, Second Servings of Houston, which she founded in 2014. Barbara has always played an active role in the community. In addition to numerous leadership awards, Barbara was recognized by the Houston Chronicle as a “Houston Hero” in 2016. She hasbeen featured on local television affiliates of ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox, as well as in national media. She is currently on the Board of Directors of the Houston Culinary Guild, a professional organization for 50 women in the food industry, and provides pro bono leadership to Second Servings.
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Jay Steinfeld Founder and CEO Global Custom Commerce April 11, 2019
HESS Club As founder and CEO of Global Custom Commerce, Jay was an early mover in e-Commerce. In 1993 he bootstrapped his website, built for just $1500 and operated from his garage, into the world’s #1 online window covering store, Blinds.com. In January 2014, Global Custom Commerce merged with The Home Depot. Jay is still active as CEO, driving and integrating GCC’s platform into Home Depot’s interconnected retail strategy. His early career was as a CPA, and in 1987 he and his wife started a small brick and mortar retail store selling custom window coverings. They sold their store in 2001 and went online full-time. GCC has been recognized as The Best Place to Work in Houston, Top 5 Workplaces in Texas, one of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in America, the American Marketing Association Marketer of the Year, and many others. Jay is currently on the Innovation Board of The XPRIZE, whose mission is to bring about "radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity". He is an Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year, has earned a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Houston Technology Center, and writes a column for Inc. Magazine. Jay is a popular speaker on how company culture and authentic core values drive profitable growth.
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Jay Steinfeld - Free Enterprise
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Brian Sekula President-CEO and Founder Health Performance Institute HESS Club February 28, 2019 Brian is the President-CEO and Founder of the Health Performance Institute. He completed his doctoral studies at the University of Houston with a degree in physiology and statistics. Brian is involved in various organizations including Advancement Team Board Member for the Central and South TX region of the American Diabetes Association, Diplomate Faculty Member, Medical Wellness Association and has been a Moderator and Keynote Speaker for national and international conferences on type 2 diabetes. He has been featured in the Houston Business Journal and is also the author of 10 Steps to Breaking the System and Beating Type 2 Diabetes. Prior to serving as the president, CEO, and founder of the Health Performance Institute, his roles included that of a professor at the University of Houston, UT School of Public Health, Baylor College of Medicine as well as a scientist for NASA-JSC – Wylie Laboratories: Astronaut health after long-term exposure to zero gravity.
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Brian Sekula - A Killer You May Not Know
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Bob Ethington Uptown Houston Director of Research and Economic Development What is on the horizon for Uptown Houston, or as we commonly say “The Galleria Area” and what is going on there with so much construction? Inquiring Minds want to know. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER The Hess Club February 21, 2019 
It covers a vast area with Memorial Park, Galleria, and The Post Oak Boulevard project. and has experienced $3 billion worth of development. This unique urban environment blends international business professionals, fashionistas, city dwellers and tourists from around the globe. Soaring business towers boasting more than 26 million square feet of commercial office space, and elegant high rise residences designed by renowned architects intermingle with high-end boutiques in a compact and accessible enclave, making for a setting that is nothing less than spectacular.
Each day, more than 200,000 people converge in Uptown Houston to work in prestigious office buildings, stay in more than 7,800 well-appointed hotel rooms, dine in magnificent restaurants and shop in acclaimed stores.
New green spaces and parks that enhance the area’s garden district feel are being created. And everywhere…opportunity abounds. What is next on their horizon? Bob Ethington joined the Uptown Houston Management District in 2010. His first assignment was to research the history of Uptown and archive the story. That narrative was made into a historical documentary, produced by Texas Foundation for the Arts and featured on PBS. Following that assignment, Mr. Ethington was asked to expand his role to include economic development. Today, he is Director of Research and Economic Development and Community Liaison for The Boulevard Project. Mr. Ethington has taken part in a number of improvement projects and economic advancement, serving the Uptown Houston area for 8 years.
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Uptown Houston with Bob Ethington
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Mark Illian Nature Healing Nature (NHN) President & Founder 
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER February 14, 2019 HESS Club Nature Healing Nature empowers people to help themselves by bringing their programs into the world. Their mission is to affect dynamic solutions to global issues such as: Eliminating Water Related Illness on Earth - Action The Center For Rainwater Harvesting - Technology Empowering Youth and Adults - Motivation NHN was founded in 2007 by Mark Illian, father, husband, electrical engineer, process control engineer, who had been all over the world doing engineering projects. NHN shifted everything for Mark and he now works with his wife Monika, traveling to some of the most remote villages in the world, showing people how to clean their water and build dignified latrines using only materials they have readily available. It’s all about affecting behavioral change to eliminate water related illnesses, especially diarrhea, in the world. Diarrhea is the number one cause of death in children less than 5 years of age in Africa, and number two in the rest of the world’s developing countries. NHN began partnering with Engineers Without Borders in 2003. Since then we have been creating successful and sustainable projects in South Africa and Peru.
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Dynamic Solutions to Global issues
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Al Reese, Jr.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Speakers Committee HESS Club January 31, 2019
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Al Reese is a long-time resident of Houston and The Woodlands and has enjoyed an association with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo since 1986. He served on the Corral Club Committee in the late ‘80’s, has been on the Speakers Committee for over five years and annually joins with others to participate in the livestock auctions that benefit the youth that exhibit their animals at The Show.
He has spent most of his adult life in energy and finance. He is Chief Financial Officer at WTD Resources, a private energy company, was a director of Integrity Bank in Houston until it sold to Independent Bank in 2018 and recently joined the board of The Woodland Insurance Company, a private insurance company. He is also the founder of Integrity Growth Group, a company that offers financial and capital market services to both public and private companies.
He is a CPA, a 1971 graduate of Texas A&M in finance and earned an MBA from the University of Houston in 1977. He has a wife of 46 years, two daughters and three granddaughters.
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Al Reese, Jr. - HLSR - Speakers Committee
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LAST CHANCE! 2019 DCA Watch & Wine Basket Raffle
(2 Chances to Win!) Rotary Club of Houston invites you to participate in a raffle for this beautiful and versatile diamond Tudor watch valued at $4,000.00 or a Wine Basket valued at $1200.00+! Raffle tickets are $100.00 each. Winners will be announced at the 2019 DCA Gala on February 16, 2019. Winner need not be present to win. Rotary Club of Houston wishes to extend its sincere gratitude to
Mike Till - Mohle Adams (Wine Donation)
Bob Baker (Wine Donation)
Larry Meeks (Wine Donation)
Chad and Lauren Walters (Wine Donation)  for their generous donations! Find out about the Ben Bridge Difference at www.benbridge.com
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DCA 2019 Watch & Wine Basket Raffle
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The Rotary Club of Houston
Honors Houston Icon
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Distinguished Citizen Award Gala
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Martin Luther King. Jr. Day Monday January 21, 2019 In tribute to MLK Day, please take a moment and watch the video taken at a previous RCH meeting of Rev. William A. Lawson, Pastor Emeritus of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston. ***
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MLK Tribute
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CAMP ENTERPRISE ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC 2019 Monday, March 4, 2019 The purpose of this event is to support the Rotary Cub of Houston Camp Enterprise scheduled for April 5-7. This is an intensive three-day weekend program of instruction, competition, and teamwork provided for Houston area high school juniors who are recommended by their school counselors for their scholastic success, extra curricular activities and demonstrated leadership.
Wildcat Golf Club
12000 Almeda Road
Houston, TX 77045
7:30 AM - Registration
8:30 AM - Tee Off
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CAMP ENTERPRISE ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC 2019
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Rotary Club of Houston Members Only Meeting Thursday, January 10, 2019 Guests and Visiting Rotarians, please watch our calendar and join us at another meeting. Be The Inspiration ***
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Club Members Meeting
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Entertainment by Parker Elementary School and a friend from the North Pole Our annual tradition features holiday music from the wonderful Parker Elementary School and Our always popular Santa Claus will join us straight from the North Pole
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Rotary Club of Houston Annual Holiday Lunch Fun
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Ann Johnson - Human Trafficking in Houston
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Carmen Cuneo
District Governor
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The District 5890 Governor visits each club to provide updates on Rotary International and information about District activities. This is an opportunity to speak directly with our District leader. Please join us.
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DG Carmen Cuneo
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2018-10-09 05:00:00Z |
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Charles Foster with an Immigration Update
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2018-09-27 05:00:00Z |
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Multi-billion expansion to the Northeast Water Purification Plant expansion will help provide sustainable surface water to the region October 18, 2018 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 
Marcel Khouw Marcel Khouw is a Sr. Project Manager in the Public Works Department at IDS Engineering Group. He is a geological engineering graduate of Washington State University and a licensed professional civil engineer in the State of Texas and the State of Hawaii. Marcel’s career has focused on the planning, engineering, construction and maintenance of public works utilities in the Houston region. He has worked on projects for municipal utility districts in Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend, and Brazoria counties as well as the cities of Houston, Sugar Land, Pearland, Galveston and Pasadena. Marcel also serves as the engineer for the Central Harris County Regional Water Authority and the North Channel Water Authority, where he has managed the implementation of the Groundwater Reduction Plan and the conversion to surface water Marcel Khouw is the engineer for the Central Harris County Regional Water Authority. I am one of the founding Directors for that Authority. Paul is with Carollo Engineers. Carollo is the coordinating Engineers for the whole project. The CHCRWA is one of the partners in the project. Here is a link to an article that was in the Chronicle on Friday the 14th. 
Paul Walker Paul Walker is a Senior Vice President at Carollo Engineers, Inc. He has a B.S. and M.S. in civil engineering and an M.S. in limnology. He has worked on water projects though out the United States for over 25 years serving a variety of municipal, agency, and private sector clients. He is currently serving as the Senior Advisor to the City of Houston on the Northeast Water Purification Plant Expansion. For further information, see the recent Houston Chronicle article "Water officials designing, building multi-billion water purification plant near Summerwood." https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/atascocita/news/article/Water-officials-designing-multi-billion-water-13230427.php
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Multi-billion water purification project
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2018-09-27 05:00:00Z |
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The Original Rotary Club of Houston
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ROTARY HOUSTON SINCE 1912
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2018-09-12 05:00:00Z |
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Two Managing Directors. Two Theatres. Two Stories. Together in one catastrophic event. Houston Strong and Resilient Thursday, September 27, 2018 HESS Club 5430 Westheimer Ct. Houston, TX 77056 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 
DEAN R. GLADDEN Alley Theatre, Managing Director Dean Gladden is in his twelfth season with the Alley Theatre where he is responsible for the administrative, financial, marketing, facilities and development aspects of the Theatre. His career in the performing arts spans over 35 years. Prior to joining the Alley, he was Managing Director at The Cleveland Play House for 19 years. During his career, he has overseen the production of over 230 plays, including more than 70 world and American premieres. Mr. Gladden holds a BA in Music from Miami University and a MA in Urban Arts Administration from Drexel University. He also graduated from the Harvard Business School Executive Education Program in Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management. He currently is Chairman of the Board for the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau, Treasurer of the Board of the Theater District Houston, and an American Leadership Forum Fellow. He was past president of The Rotary Club of Cleveland. He has served on the Executive Committee of the League of Resident Theatres and was Vice President of the National Corporate Theatre Fund. He has presented at the Santiago a Mil Festival in Chile, and also conducted Arts Management workshops in Budapest, Hungary, under the sponsorship of The United States Information Agency. 
PERRYN LEECH HGO Managing Director Sarah and Ernest Butler Chair Perryn Leech, born in Brighton, England, joined Houston Grand Opera as technical and production director in the 2006–07 season. He became chief operating officer in August 2010, and in May 2011 was appointed the company’s managing director, overseeing all aspects of the company’s operations—including finding and realizing new venues in the event of flooding! He joined Houston Grand Opera after five years at Welsh National Opera (WNO) as technical director, and four years as the production manager at English National Opera. He had an extensive freelance career that included serving as the head of lighting at the Edinburgh International Festival, one of the largest and most prestigious arts festivals in the world. In 2016, he was appointed by Mayor Sylvester Turner to serve on his Quality of Life Transition Committee. He is chairman of the board for Theater District Houston and serves as a board member of Houston Grand Opera, Central Houston, and Opera America. In addition, he is a board member and treasurer of the Houston Arts Combined Endowment Foundation and board member and secretary of the Wortham Center Operating Company. He is married to author Caroline Leech and is proud father to three children, Jemma, Kirsty, and Rory.
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Two Managing Directors. Two Theatres. Two Stories.
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2018-09-11 05:00:00Z |
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"Lunch with a Purpose”
Notes of Encouragement Star of Hope Mission Women & Family Development Center
2575 Reed Rd.
Houston, TX 77051 August 30, 2018
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Join Members of The Rotary Club of Houston as we give of our time at Star of Hope Mission. Visiting Rotarians and Guests are welcome. Box lunch will be served.
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Lunch with a Purpose - August 30, 2018
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2018-08-07 05:00:00Z |
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Col Gary Jones Commander 147th Air Attack Wing August 23, 2018 Whether it is protecting the shores of the United States from enemy attack, or carrying the Stars and Stripes into combat, Houston's famed 147th Attack Wing has consistently performed its duties in a typical outstanding manner. The officers and enlisted assigned to the unit are justifiably proud of their membership and point to a long and colorful history to back that claim. Col Gary D. Jones is the Commander, 147th Attack Wing, Texas Air National Guard, Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base, Houston, Texas. He is responsible for organizing, training, equipping, and maintaining combat ready forces for rapid deployment and employment on wartime missions for 1,085 guardsmen in support of Joint Terminal Attack, MQ-1B Predator, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Expeditionary Combat Support missions.
Col Jones received his commission in the Air Force through Officer Training School after graduating from Louisiana Technical University in 1995. He completed Undergraduate Navigator Training and Electronic Warfare Officer Training at Pensacola Naval Air Station, Fla. in 1996, and was assigned to Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., as an RC-135V/W Rivot Joint EWO. In 2000, he was selected to join Detachment 2, 645th Material Squadron, as a Program Engineer in Greenville, Texas, where he directed depot-level maintenance, emergency aircraft repairs, and field modifications for the RC-135 fleet. He also completed a Master's Degree in Political Science from the University of Oklahoma while stationed in Greenville. In 2004, he served as a Reconnaissance Functional Manager at Headquarters, Air Combat Command (ACC) at Langley AFB, Va. While at ACC, he developed policies, plans, and doctrine to organize, train, and equip Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance airborne platforms. In 2006, he was assigned to the Pentagon as the Big Safari Program Element Monitor where he managed 28 Air Force programs and projects. Col Jones left active duty in 2007 and joined the Texas Air National Guard as a MQ-1 Predator pilot at the 147th Reconnaissance Wing. Since then, he has held various positions to include Chief of Training for the 111th Reconnaissance Squadron, Chief of Wing Plans, Assistant Director of Operations, Director of Operations, and Commander for the 147th Operations Support Squadron. In addition, Col Jones is a Master Navigator/EWO and has combat time in The Balkans, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Prior to his current position, Col Jones was the Vice Wing Commander, 147th Reconnaissance Wing, Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base, Houston, Texas.
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Col Jones Commander 147th Air Attack Wing - August 23, 2018
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2018-08-07 05:00:00Z |
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Steven R. HillS.R. Hill and Associates International, Inc August 16. 2019 Floating Production Storage and Offloading FPSO ...the floating solution to quick oil production offshore in remote areas Steven (Steve) R. Hill was born in Omaha, Nebraska. The son of an Air Force colonel stationed abroad, he soon moved to Europe where he received his primary and secondary education. Steve returned to the United States to attend Brown University on a military ROTC scholarship, then graduated from Bryant University with a BS in Economics in 1971 and obtained an MBA from Boston University in 1973. He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers of the Society of Petroleum Engineers AIME of SPE. Steve served in the Air Force on active duty from 1973 to 1977 and in the Air Force Reserves as an C 130 and F16 pilot until his final discharge in 2001. He speaks French, Spanish and Portuguese. With over thirty year's professional experience in the oil and gas business, mostly in South America, Mid- East, Pacific Rim and West Africa, Steve has worked for such esteemed companies as Husky Oil-Canada, EXXONMobil, SOHIO, Ocean Energy, Vetco Offshore, Global Marine, Santa Fe Engineers and Constructors, Asea Brown Boveri (ABB),Odebrecht ,Petro Marine, Halliburton, Groupa ICA, Hyundai Heavy Industries, Irving Shipbuilding and provided Business Development support services to 44 other energy related, shipbuilding and related power development companies over the past 30 years. . Since 1980, Steve has owned and operated his own small “Engineering and Consulting” firm, “S.R. Hill and Associates International, Inc.” (HAI) which was named one of "Houston's fastest growing small firms” in 1987. Through this entity, he offers his expertise to corporations and international oil service companies and public utilities, consulting primarily regarding the commercial development of gas to power projects costing over 100 million USD which involve multiple external partners delivering oil, gas and power through “turn-key” facilities. From 1990 to 1999, Steve served as the Vice President of Major Projects for ABB's Oil, Gas and Power sectors. Residing in West Africa, he had the responsibility for oil, gas, and power projects known as "Wellhead to Wire line" on a “Turn Key” EPIC approach for the African continent. Upon returning from Africa, Steve served two years as a Vice President of Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. with direct responsibilities for advising Hyundai's Senior Executives with EPIC strategies in the area of Deep Water SPAR/TLP/FPSO and onshore power and process projects primarily in West Africa with major Houston-based oil companies. In that role, he assisted with client interfaces and communication along with the support of contract negotiations. While with Hyundai, Steve contributed in the closing of over two billion USD in Deep Water EPIC contracts with Houston-based clients during 2001 – 2003. Hired by EXXON in 2003 he lived and worked in Shakalin Russia and contributed to drilling 60 six mile horizontal wells to produce the Orlin Development. In 2005 and thru 2011, Steve served as Chief Operating Officer of Oceanic Consultants, leading a team that managed the delivery of a Sub Sea and FPSO project in partnership with ENI of Italy to EPIC an FPSO (floating, production, storage and offloading) vessel for the $600 million “Oyo” development, offshore Nigeria, with First Oil on 5 December 2009, setting an Industry record of 22 months from project sanction to ‘first oil’.2010. Joined Wild Well Control in 2011 and supported their Well Intervention group in Africa. Today, Steve serves companies as an ADVISOR or MENTOR in the area putting large complex projects back on plan profitability, improving the client relationship and using his vast networks of professional friends and past clients, that admire his shills and abilities, to secure new business for his current clients. Steve served on the board of Millennium Ventures, LLC (Houston's 12th largest venture capital company) in 2002, and has invested in various movie productions in the state of Texas, is a current member of the National Association of Eagle Scouts, along with the Houston Petroleum Club. He is currently a Certified Facilitator and active member of the Project Management Institute PMI in Houston holding a PMP certification.
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Design & Construction of FPSO at Sea. August 16, 2018
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2018-08-03 05:00:00Z |
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RAFFLE TICKETS
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2018-08-02 05:00:00Z |
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Dr. Stephen Klineberg Founding Director, Kinder Institute for Urban Research Professor Emeritus of Sociology, Rice University Thursday, September 20, 2018 Register Here
Dr. Stephen Klineberg has been shaping local thought on the ongoing changes in the Houston metropolitan region for almost 40 years. Through his work on the “Kinder Houston Area Survey,” now in its 38th year, he has tracked the economic outlooks, demographic patterns, experiences and beliefs of local residents. Under contract with Simon & Schuster, his book, “Prophetic City: Houston on the Cusp of a Changing America” will be released in 2019. Dr. Klineberg is the recipient of twelve major teaching awards and a much sought-after speaker in the Houston community and beyond. He is a graduate of Haverford College, the University of Paris and Harvard University. He and his wife Margaret have called Houston home since the early 1970s; they have two children and five grandchildren.
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Prophetic City: Houston on the Cusp of a Changing America. September 20
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2018-08-01 05:00:00Z |
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Lisa Spence
Flight Analogs Project Manager September 6, 2018 NASA Johnson Space Center
“Flying” to Mars….a Space Mission Without Leaving Earth Spaceflight analogs and the Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) Lisa Spence is the Deputy Element Manager for Flight Analogs with NASA’s Human Research Program at the Johnson Space Center, providing project leadership and management for human research conducted in a variety of spaceflight analog facilities. In this capacity, she manages the conduct of simulated missions in the Human Exploration Research Analog at the Johnson Space Center, for bed rest studies at a facility in Cologne, Germany, for long duration isolation simulations at a facility in Moscow, Russia, and for NASA human research conducted in the National Science Foundation stations in Antarctica. She began her NASA career as a Space Shuttle instructor, training astronauts and ground personnel in the operations of shuttle systems. Subsequent assignments have included developing training systems, simulators, and curriculum for the International Space Station Program; serving as science program training coordinator for the Shuttle-Mir program in Star City, Russia; international liaison to the Japanese Space Agency, Russian Space Agency, and Italian Space agency for training development; integration engineer for EVA training and development at the Neutral Buoyancy lab; and systems and operations integration engineer in the Constellation Program. She received a BS in Chemical Engineering from Arizona State University, holds Master’s degrees in Computer Systems Design, Public Administration, Biological Sciences, and Communication and Leadership; she is a PhD Candidate in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University.
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Mars - Nasa Style - September 6, 2018
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2018-08-01 05:00:00Z |
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Steven R. Ward, PE Principal in Charge Formed Ward, Getz & Associates, LLP August 2, 2018 Floodplain regulations impact on development in the City of Houston and unincorporated Harris County. Changing rainfall data being published by NOAA and NWS and how that will change our FEMA Floodplain Maps. Hess Club 5430 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77056 Steven Ward began his career while still attending college at Texas A&M University. After graduating and having worked for two of the top engineering companies in the country, Steven and partner Ryan Getz set out on their own to form Ward, Getz & Associates, LLP. In 11 years, WGA has built an impressive portfolio with projects across the United States. With over 19 years of land development experience, Steven has worked on a wide range of project types, sizes, and locations. This extensive project knowledge gives him the ability to effectively assess the specific needs of each unique project in order to deliver the highest quality of work and client satisfaction.
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Floodplains Regulations and Development. August 2, 2018
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2018-07-23 05:00:00Z |
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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 6, 2018 11:30 - 1:00 McCormick & Schmick’s restaurant located in Uptown Park. You do not need to be a member of the Rotary Club of Houston to attend, and please feel free to invite your colleagues! The purpose of our Power Networking Lunch is to: - Network with the Houston business community
- Promote business in the group
- Learn from Industry experts
- Learn how to speak in public
- Perfect your “elevator” pitch
- Meet new friends
- HAVE FUN
The cost is $25.00 for Rotarians and $30.00 Non-Rotarians, and includes tax and tip for a wonderful three course lunch. To register see events on right side of this page and click either Rotarian or Non Rotarian 
We have a very special guest scheduled for this luncheon. We are extremely excited to have Gayle Sutton, Certified Franchise Planner, of Right Franchising, LLC. present. If you have ever thought about owning a franchise, or have wondered about the benefits of franchising, than this is an event not to be missed! Right Franchising puts people together with franchise opportunities with strong profit margins. Right Franchising finds affordable franchises that match the client’s skill set, financial range and passion. Then, we help our clients with tools and inside information to evaluate the franchise long before they buy. Right Franchising helps our clients avoid costly mistakes by determining their compatibility with a franchise through a free assessment. The assessment aligns your goals and skill set with the right franchise. We provide peace of mind, helping clients make an informed decision. We have a very special guest scheduled for this luncheon. We are extremely excited to have Gayle Sutton, Certified Franchise Planner, of Right Franchising, LLC. present. If you have ever thought about owning a franchise, or have wondered about the benefits of franchising, than this is an event not to be missed! Right Franchising puts people together with franchise opportunities with strong profit margins. Right Franchising finds affordable franchises that match the client’s skill set, financial range and passion. Then, we help our clients with tools and inside information to evaluate the franchise long before they buy. Right Franchising helps our clients avoid costly mistakes by determining their compatibility with a franchise through a free assessment. The assessment aligns your goals and skill set with the right franchise. We provide peace of mind, helping clients make an informed decision. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Rotary Means Business Networking Lunch-August 6, 2018
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2018-07-23 05:00:00Z |
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Chief Art Acevedo Houston Police Department August 9, 2018 How Safe are we? Do we have enough Police Officers? How much do you know about Safety and Security in Houston? CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Art Acevedo was sworn-in as Chief of the Houston Police Department (HPD) on November 30, 2016. He leads a department of 5,200 sworn law enforcement officers and 1,200 civilian support personnel with an annual general fund budget of $825 million in the fourth largest city in the United States. Chief Acevedo believes good communication is vital for a successful community and steadily works to strengthen the bond between the community and its police department. A proponent of community policing, he refers to the proven practice as “Relational Policing,” an opportunity to forge a relationship with each citizen an officer comes in contact with. The first Hispanic to lead the HPD, Acevedo brings a unique understanding to the concerns of the diverse communities in the City of Houston. Born in Cuba, he was 4 years old when he migrated to the United States with his family in 1968. Acevedo grew up in California and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration from the University of La Verne in California. Acevedo began his law enforcement career in 1986 as field patrol officer in East Los Angeles with the California Highway Patrol. He rose through the ranks and was named Chief of the California Highway Patrol in 2005. Acevedo most recently served nine years as Chief of the Austin Police Department. Chief Acevedo holds various leadership positions with the Major Cities Chiefs Association and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. He is married to Tanya Born Acevedo and is the father of Melissa, Matthew and Jake.
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Ask HPD Chief Acevedo - August 9, 2018
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2018-07-22 05:00:00Z |
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Lawrence Dean 
Regional Director July 26, 2018 What is Houston’s economic future? CLICK HERE TO REGISTER HESS Club 5430 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77056 Lawrence Dean is Metrostudy’s Regional Director – Houston. Prior to becoming the Houston Regional Director, Mr. Dean lead a team in Metrostudy’s consulting business advising diverse clients, including builders, developers, and investors, on specific sites and potential development programs. He brings abundant experience to this role, having fifteen years of experience in the housing development industry in the Houston area. Mr. Dean has held management roles in land acquisition and development for some of the region’s largest builders including Ryland, KB Home, and D.R. Horton. In the real estate consulting arena, he was also Vice President of a local boutique consulting firm. Mr. Dean holds a Masters of Science in Land Development as well as a second Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, both from Texas A&M. His undergraduate degree is from the University of Houston. Metrostudy Metrostudy covers all of Houston: a total of 8 counties. Their survey team drives nearly 12,000 miles and over 2,800 subdivisions every 90 days to provide you with the valuable information you need on future lots, vacant developed lots, homes under construction, and homes that have been completed. Every quarter, Metrostudy also surveys all of the condominium projects in Harris, Montgomery, Liberty, Chambers, Galveston, Brazoria, Fort Bend, and Waller Counties.
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What is Houston's economic future? July 26, 2018
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2018-07-12 05:00:00Z |
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Wayne R. Beaumier Sr. Chairman of the Board 
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOUR HOUSE IS RUIINED, YOU HAVE NO INSURANCE AND NO IDEA WHAT TO DO NEXT? HOW ROTARIANS PROVIDE SERVICE ABOVE SELF. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER July 19, 2018 HESS Club 5430 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77056 Wayne R. Beaumier Sr. is the Chairman of the Board of DAUSA. Past President of two Clubs in Rotary District 5890, Presidential Citation Award winner. He has served 4 times as Assistant Governor, currently serving his third term as District Disaster Chair. Distinguished Service and Community Service Award winner. Club and District 5890 Rotarian of the year. Multiple Paul Harris Fellow, Paul Harris Society Member, Level 2 Bequest Member, Polio Plus Society Member. IFSR- International Federation of Scouting Rotarians, Wine, Beer and Whiskey Fellowship, Lifetime Member of each. Disaster Network of Assistance-Rotary Action Group and Water-And- Satiation Rotary Action Group Member DAUSA is an active member of VOAD- Voluntary Organization Active in Disasters, Gulf Coast Chapter. Wayne is one of the Ambassadors for the Houston, Texas area. As Zone 21b Chairman is in charge of developing 8 Rotary Districts strike teams. Currently the zone has 4 Domestic response trailers and one commercial drying trailer to assist the public in case of natural or man- made disasters. He has been deployed out of the country four times and has logged over 5,000 volunteer hours. “Wherever” and “whenever” he is needed he response. Wayne was promoted to Chairman of the Board January 2018 and will continue his zone role as well as helping developed domestic response unit members and international DARTS. (Disaster Aid Response Team) He is employed by Standard Safety Equipment Company a USA based manufacture of high end reusable chemical fabrics and chemical clothing. His focus is on refineries and chemical companies that use Sulfuric or Hydrofluoric acid. He has worked there for more than 25 years and mixes Rotary with his work responsibilities as Vice President of Sales and handles all aspects of the company’s distribution networks worldwide. Standard Safety also manufactures Germ Free Chambers that are used in laboratories and universities for research.
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Disaster Aid USA-July 19, 2018
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2018-07-10 05:00:00Z |
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Hon. John Whitmire - Texas Senator
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2018-06-28 05:00:00Z |
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Officers and Directors 2018-2019 President: Larry Meeks President-Elect: Kathy Fenninger Secretary: Jill Mazur Treasurer: Bob Wells Treasurer-Elect: Bob Seekely Sergeant-at-Arms : Jim Behrmann Past-President: Rick Olsen Directors 2016-2019 Dr. Joe Agris Clint Roberts Jill Mazur Warren Wenner Directors 2017-2020 Mark Petties Robert Eckels Graham Sharp Stephen Cooney Directors 2018-2019 Richard Meek Monique Johnson-Garner Clint Laechelin Mercedes Harris Nicholas Hosn Director at Large 2018-2019 Dorothy Beeler
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ROTARY BEGINS A NEW YEAR JULY 1st
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2018-06-26 05:00:00Z |
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Hon. Ed Emmett
Harris County Judge HESS Club
June 14, 2018
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Hon. Ed Emmett - Harris County Judge
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2018-06-14 05:00:00Z |
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THE ROTARY CLUB OF HOUSTON Cordially invites you to the The 108th Rotary Club of Houston
Officers and Directors Installation Dinner June 9, 2018 Black Tie Optional The St. Regis Hotel of Houston
1919 BriarOaks Lane
6:00 PM Cocktail Reception 7:00 PM Installation and Dinner 8:30 PM Dancing
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108th Rotary Club of Houston Installation of Officers and Directors
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2018-06-09 05:00:00Z |
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ROTARY  KIDSNIGHT AT THE BALLPARK!Sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Houston and Sugar Land Constellation Field
1 Stadium Drive
Sugar Land, TX
Saturday, June 2, 2018
6:05 PM CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Rotary Loves Kids
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Rick Olsen
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2018-06-02 05:00:00Z |
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Sonya Reed - Phillips 66
Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Communications and Public Affairs
HESS CLUB
May 31, 2018
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Sonya Reed - Phillips 66
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2018-05-31 05:00:00Z |
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Dr. Hope Northrup, M.D.
Medical Geneticist (Clinical, Biochemical and Molecular) Department of Pediatrics - McGovern Medical School,
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston HESS Club
May 24, 2018
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Dr. Hope Northrup, M.D. - Medical Geneticist
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2018-05-24 05:00:00Z |
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Congressman John Culberson
HESS Club May 3, 2018 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Congressman John Culberson
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2018-05-03 05:00:00Z |
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Dr. Joseph Agris, M.D. Author - "Mission Divided"
HESS Club
May 17, 2018
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Dr. Joseph Agris, M.D. - Author
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2018-05-01 05:00:00Z |
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Author William Boyce “Miss Fortune’s Last Mission” HESS Club April 19, 2018 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM “William J. Boyce lives in Houston, where he practiced law for 18 years before becoming a justice on the state court of appeals. He graduated from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, and from Northwestern University School of Law. Before attending law school, he worked for newspapers in Illinois and Oregon. He is married to Maria Wyckoff Boyce and is the proud father of daughters Emily and Julia.”
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Author William Boyce
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2018-04-19 05:00:00Z |
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Unable to make the District Conference? Join the Rotary Club of Houston in Honoring Donna and Tony Vallone at the 2018 Distinguished Citizen Award Gala April 28th, 2018 at the Royal Sonesta Houston Master of Ceremonies: Art Rascon with ABC13 Entertainment by: The Royal Dukes Band Win an extravagant wine basket or dinner for six at Tony's in our event raffle! SPECIAL PRICE FOR ROTARIANS ONLY: $400 PER COUPLE. LIMITED TIME ONLY |
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Donna and Tony Vallone, of nationally renowned and beloved Tony’s, Tony’s Catering, Ciao Bello and Vallone’s, have been serving the public for more than 50 years. The Vallones have earned a flawless reputation for exceptional food and hospitality, excellent wine and impeccable service, and continuous, creative, changing menus. Their restaurants have served eight US presidents, numerous foreign presidents, and notable dignitaries from around the world. Tony was the first Texan inducted into the National Restaurant Association Hall of Fame in 1982 and the first American-born board member of the famed Gruppo Ristoratori Italiani of Italy. He is a past member of the Nation’s Restaurant News “Hall of Fame” and was elected to the Culinary “Who’s Who of Texas.” In addition, Tony is the author of the critically acclaimed tony’s…the cookbook and is currently working on his second book. He has appeared on many national and local television programs.
In addition to the culinary contributions, both Donna and Tony donate their time and talents to numerous local and national causes. They both proudly sit as board members of various organizations, including those in the medical field and fine arts in our Houston community.
“Attention to detail” is the common denominator of the Vallone restaurants. Tony’s entire staff is privy to his favorite motto, “You’re only as good as your last meal.” |
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Distinguished Citizen Award 2018
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2018-04-13 05:00:00Z |
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Camp Enterprise April 5-7, 2019
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2018-03-09 06:00:00Z |
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Rotary Club of Houston 31st Annual Camp Enterprise
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2018-03-09 06:00:00Z |
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Ashley French Executive Director, Honor Flight Houston March 29, 2018 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 
Ashley was raised in Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2006.
After graduation she worked in the Houston Texas Medical Center at Texas Children’s Hospital as a Research Associate.
Ashley became involved with Honor Flight when escorting her grandfather, World War II veteran Daniel Kelly to Washington, D.C. with Honor Flight Dayton, Ohio.
Upon returning home in 2013 she joined the newly formed Honor Flight Houston as the Development Director.
In 2014 she became the Chairman for Honor Flight Houston and considers it a profound privilege and honor to serve on the Board of Directors.
Flying WWII veterans to Washington, D.C. to see their memorials is the very least that she can do to honor their extraordinary contributions to our country. ‘These men and women are our national treasures and should be cherished and honored while we still have them.’ 
Helping Veterans Visit Their Memorials - Time is of the Essence Based on recent statistics, we are losing World War II Veterans at the rate of approximately 492 per day. This means there are approximately only 855,070 Veterans remaining of the 16 million who served our nation in World War II. Honor Flight Houston will continue to do whatever it takes to fulfill the dreams of our Veterans and help our heroes travel absolutely FREE to visit their memorial.
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Ashley French - March 29, 2018
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2018-02-14 06:00:00Z |
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Trish Morille Co-Founder of "+Works" and Owner of Morille and Associates Thursday, March 8, 2018 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 
Trish Morille is an award-winning journalist and marketing communications consultant with more than two decades experience in media, public relations and marketing. After a successful media career in print and broadcast journalism, Trish formed Morille & Associates and worked closely with a small client base focused largely on non-profit organizations. Currently, she is the Executive Vice President of The Lester & Sue Smith Foundation, a private family foundation which has granted over $150 million to numerous non-profit organizations including Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Cancer Center, Harris County Hospital District Foundation and Holocaust Museum Houston. In 2010, Sarah Fisher and Trish Morille co-founded +Works, a Houston-based, grassroots, parent-driven non-profit organization that served as a catalyst for positive community change on bullying and other challenging issues facing children and families. For more than seven years, Trish served +Works as Co-Founder and Executive Vice President on a 100% pro bono basis, with joy. The organization was closed in 2017 and +Works continues to thrive on many of the 16 campuses that engaged in the community-impacting program. Trish continues her advocacy of children, literacy and education through her service with the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation where she serves on the Executive Committee of the Ladies for Literacy Guild. Her vision to reach low-income, at risk children through the power of literacy resulted in the creation of Houston’s first super library on wheels, the Curiosity Cruiser which debuted in 2017. Trish is a founding board member of Dress for Success Houston and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Houston chapter. She is an active member of the Breast Center Advisory Council at Baylor and serves on the Advisory Boards of The Baylor Partnership, Texas Children’s Cancer Center and Purple Songs Can Fly. Trish has been married for nearly 30 years to Rock Morille, with whom she is raising two awesome young adults.
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Trish Morille - March 8, 2018
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2018-02-14 06:00:00Z |
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David Balat, 45, was born and raised in Houston, to parents who moved to the United States from the suburbs of Jerusalem and Bethlehem in Israel. David’s father was born deaf and mute, and taught his son about adversity, and his mother taught him to have a strict work ethic. They promoted an English-only household, so David could have the best opportunity for success in their newly adopted country. David’s father, although born with a disability, never accepted federal aid, believing in working for the things they had. He and his mother owned and operated their own business in the Garden Oaks area for nearly 40 years, passing that passion for success and conveying their entrepreneurial spirit to David. Successful Businessman David is a professional healthcare executive and former hospital CEO who specializes in finance and business development. At the age of 24 David got his start in the larger hospital systems out of a lifelong desire to help others. In just 2 years, David moved his way up to becoming an accomplished executive for a large group practice in the Texas Medical Center. David received his undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Houston, and his Masters of Business Administration and Masters of Healthcare Administration from the University of Houston – Clear Lake. Turnaround Specialist Yearning to be his own boss and wanting to create a profitable environment for businesses, he began his own consulting firm that specialized in turning around struggling health care organizations. David developed a reputation for rescuing troubled businesses and growing them into thriving, profitable organizations. As a result, David is responsible for turning around numerous companies and creating many jobs in the Houston area to include the communities of Kingwood, Humble and Spring. Product of the American Dream David is living proof that the American Dream can be gained through hard work, a great family, and Faith in God. A long-standing member of his community, David continues to create jobs today. He is a resource in the healthcare industry and is considered a leading expert in his current role as President of the company where he works. He credits his success to his wife of over 20 years who has demonstrated great strength and continued faith in David’s dream to exercise his entrepreneurial passion. Husband, Father, Conservative Christian David met his wife Lauren at church in 1994, and they married 2 years later. Lauren is currently attending graduate school to become a Licensed Professional Counselor pursuing her desire to serve her community. David owes his life, his accomplishments, and his loving family to God’s faithfulness. He and his family have attended church in the district for nearly 20 years and have actively participated in missions, committees, and teaching Sunday School. Until the devastation that Hurricane Harvey caused, the Balats lived in the Meyerland area with their two teenage children, Abbie and Joshua. In the wake of losing their home, they are seeking to relocate to a more permanent location, while in temporary housing.
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David Balat - March 15, 2018
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2018-02-14 06:00:00Z |
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Camp Enterprise Golf Tournament Join us at Wildcat Golf Club for lunch Thursday, March 1, 2018 
This registration for lunch is only for those not playing golf, but wish to support this event and attend a meeting CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR LUNCH ONLY To register for golf, please use the attached form. CLICK HERE FOR THE GOLF REGISTRATION FORM NO MEETING AT THE HESS CLUB TODAY THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLF TOURNAMENT IS TO SUPPORT CAMP ENTERPRISE In 1986, the Rotary Club of Houston initiated Camp Enterprise as an introduction and practical experience for Houston area high school juniors to the free-enterprise economic system. Students are recommended by their teachers, counselors and administrators based upon their scholastic excellence, extra-curricular involvement, and demonstrated leadership. The Rotary Club of Houston evaluates the applicants and selects students to attend a 3-day experience of instruction, competition and teamwork. Through interaction with business executives and entrepreneurs, participating students are introduced to the challenges and opportunities of the free-enterprise system. “The most important shot in golf is the next one.”
—Ben Hogan—
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Camp Enterprise Golf Tournament - March 1, 2018
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2018-02-14 06:00:00Z |
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Donald N. Bowers II Vice President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas-Houston Branch February 1, 2018 As vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ Houston Branch, Donald Bowers has executive responsibilities for the Public Affairs, Law Enforcement and Human Resources departments. Since starting his career at the Dallas Fed as a student intern in the Research group in 1990, Bowers has worked in a number of positions. As a management intern, he completed a series of assignments supporting the Facilities and Accounting functions and was promoted to manager of the Human Resources Department in 1996. Bowers was promoted to operations officer in 2001 and assistant vice president in 2004. He is currently president of the Association of Rice University Alumni board of directors, a board member of Children at Risk and the American Leadership Forum, a member of the World Affairs Council and an advisory board member with the Discovery Youth Foundation. Bowers is also a graduate of United Way’s Project Blueprint Leadership Development Program. Bowers earned a bachelor’s degree in managerial studies from Rice University and an MBA with a concentration in banking and finance from Sam Houston State University.
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Donald Bowers - VP Federal Reserve-Houston
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2018-01-09 06:00:00Z |
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Toni Harris Taylor, CEO Drastic Steps Marketing January 11, 2018 "Effective Networking" 
Toni Harris Taylor, affectionately known as the Turnaround Queen, has over 25 years’ experience as an entrepreneur. Although she has suffered great personal losses and business challenges, every time she gets knocked down she turns it around by taking drastic steps. Toni brings a level of professionalism and expertise to her clients helping them to take the necessary steps to rise to the ranks of Top 6. As a six figure entrepreneur, Toni shares the strategies she used to grow her business and network nationally and internationally, and helps her entrepreneur and sales professional clients to achieve six figures in record time! Toni has a BS degree in Business Management and Entrepreneurship and a Masters in Adult Education and Training.
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Toni HarrisTaylor - CEO of Drastic Steps Marketing
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2017-12-15 06:00:00Z |
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Darrell Pile, CEO SE TX Regional Advisory Council "Disaster Preparedness and Response Ensuring Ongoing Medical Care and Patient Safety" January 25, 2018 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 
DARRELL PILE earned his master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from George Washington University in 1982 and earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from James Madison University in 1979. Mr. Pile has led a progressive career path over the past thirty-six years as a hospital administrator and as CEO of the Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council in Houston, and as a community leader. As a hospital executive, Mr. Pile has led an array of hospitals including acute care, long term acute care, rehabilitation, and psychiatric facilities in both rural, suburban and urban settings. He is also well versed in various ownership models that have included the for-profit hospital industry, hospital districts, joint ventures, and a healthcare system where he was responsible for over forty facilities in Texas. For the past seven years, Mr. Pile has served as CEO of the Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council. The organization has united hospitals, EMS agencies, and community leaders across nine counties to embrace best practices. The population served rivals the size of the nation’s 21st largest state. The results have been commended and published. They include improved stroke outcomes and millions of dollars saved by the timely delivery of the clot busting drug tPA across the region. Likewise, the organization was contracted by the Texas Department of State Health Services to lead the Healthcare Preparedness Program across twenty five counties. The coalition was recently commended for the preparedness, response and resilience of the Houston area healthcare industry following the epic storm, Harvey. In addition to his extensive career, Mr. Pile has served in a variety of community leadership positions. They have included Chairman of the Northwest Houston Chamber of Commerce, founder of an emergency services district, and board member with a local EMS agency and with a local school district foundation. Mr. Pile also serves on the Governor’s Emergency Care Advisory Council’s stroke committee, he has served on the board of the Texas Emergency Trauma and Acute Care Foundation, and was recently appointed to the University of Texas Health Stroke Institute Community Advisory Board, the board of the Houston Better Business Bureau Foundation, and as consultant to the Harris County Medical Society’s Emergency Care Committee.
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Darrell Pile, CEO
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Jerry LeVias Ambassador for the Houston Texans "Breaking Barriers in Collegiate and Professional Sports" January 18, 2018 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 
Jerry LeVias holds a special place in the history of college athletics. When he entered Southern Methodist University in 1965, he became the first African-American to receive an athletic scholarship in the Southwest Conference. His signing with SMU changed the racial makeup of college football in the South. LeVias made both Academic All-American and Athletic All-American and he led the Mustangs to their first conference title in 18 years. After earning his Bachelor of Science Degree from SMU, LeVias played professional football for the Houston Oilers and San Diego Chargers. He has received numerous honors recognizing his achievements. They include the SMU Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of Fame, African-American Hall of Fame, National College Football Hall of Fame, Texas High School Hall of Fame, Prairie View Interscholastic League Hall of Fame, and All-American Alumni Award of the Football Writers Association of America. He also is a recipient of the SMU Distinguished Alumni Award. LeVias currently serves as President of the Executive Board of Directors of Harris County Children Protective Services; Ambassador for the Houston Texans; serves on the senior advisory committee for the Texas Bowl, Houston; and serves on the Executive Board of SMU Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences.
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