Thursday, October 26, 2006
Club Hub
October 25, 2006
Calendar:
October 25 Austin Children Shelter
October 26 Bob Hunter Event in Dallas
November 1 Rick Henderson Stories of Technological Devices
November 2 Phyllis Sharp Team Ronald McDonald House Dinner
November 8 Craig Schroer Drug Policy Forum of Texas
Loot Boot:
Phyllis Sharp met Lawrence Taylor’s grandchildren and said they were adorable. Bill Davidson honored Mary Gordon Spence for her work this morning for the KLRU fund raiser. Bill Bedner has a new grandchild in the"hopper". Carleton Turner said Texas football did better when the club talked about it. He then mentioned to Richard Fatheree that Texas was playing Texas Tech this weekend. Grant Sparks said that Jackson Hole had an elk archway that had been donated by the Rotarian. He said his trial last week went well. Allison Bellodeau has been on leave from the Capitol. She misses us.
Announcements:
Chef Steve from the grill fell from his roof and broke his pelvis. Keep him in our thoughts and prayers. Bob Hunter’s breakfast is November 15 in the Lt. Governor’s Reception Room. Ronald Mcdonald’s meal is November 2. Phyllis Sharp’s team is serving.
Speaker:
Gena VanOsselaer from the Austin Children’s Shelter was introduced by Allison Billodeau. This non profit organization serves children birth to 17 years who are taken from their home because of neglected or abused. Thirty children are served a month. Two out of three kids are turned away. The shelter provides a stable home like environment. Children are prepared for what lies ahead for them. For health need there is a physician assistant on duty. Academic needs are a point of focus. There is even a preschool teaching the children basic knowledge. And individual therapy is provided for all. With 250 volunteers each child receives individual care much like a parent would do in a home. Good news: the home will have a new larger facility near the new Children’s Hospital in June 2008. More information www.AustinChildrenShelter.org
LEAD THE WAY
Phyllis Sharp
October 25, 2006
Calendar:
October 25 Austin Children Shelter
October 26 Bob Hunter Event in Dallas
November 1 Rick Henderson Stories of Technological Devices
November 2 Phyllis Sharp Team Ronald McDonald House Dinner
November 8 Craig Schroer Drug Policy Forum of Texas
Loot Boot:
Phyllis Sharp met Lawrence Taylor’s grandchildren and said they were adorable. Bill Davidson honored Mary Gordon Spence for her work this morning for the KLRU fund raiser. Bill Bedner has a new grandchild in the"hopper". Carleton Turner said Texas football did better when the club talked about it. He then mentioned to Richard Fatheree that Texas was playing Texas Tech this weekend. Grant Sparks said that Jackson Hole had an elk archway that had been donated by the Rotarian. He said his trial last week went well. Allison Bellodeau has been on leave from the Capitol. She misses us.
Announcements:
Chef Steve from the grill fell from his roof and broke his pelvis. Keep him in our thoughts and prayers. Bob Hunter’s breakfast is November 15 in the Lt. Governor’s Reception Room. Ronald Mcdonald’s meal is November 2. Phyllis Sharp’s team is serving.
Speaker:
Gena VanOsselaer from the Austin Children’s Shelter was introduced by Allison Billodeau. This non profit organization serves children birth to 17 years who are taken from their home because of neglected or abused. Thirty children are served a month. Two out of three kids are turned away. The shelter provides a stable home like environment. Children are prepared for what lies ahead for them. For health need there is a physician assistant on duty. Academic needs are a point of focus. There is even a preschool teaching the children basic knowledge. And individual therapy is provided for all. With 250 volunteers each child receives individual care much like a parent would do in a home. Good news: the home will have a new larger facility near the new Children’s Hospital in June 2008. More information www.AustinChildrenShelter.org
LEAD THE WAY
Phyllis Sharp
Monday, October 23, 2006
Club Hub
October 18, 2006
Calendar:
October 25 Austin Children Shelter
October 26 Bob Hunter Event in Dallas
November 1 Rick Henderson Stories of Technological Devices
November 2 Phylis Sharp Team Ronald McDonald House Dinner
November 8 Craig Schroer Drug Policy Forum of Texas
Loot Boot:
Suzann Madeley thanked her Ronald McDonald Team members Tim Flynn, Fred White, Sally Hanners and Carleton Turner for doing such a great job. She shared a picture of a street clock that has been donated by the Rotary clubs of Savanah Georgia. Our previous speaker Rupert Isaacson has produced a short film Great Dance about the Bushmen. Suzann said should any one be interested in watching the film to let her know. Sarah Wannarka said that Grant Sparks is in a trial in Waco. Bill Bedner said that Suzann Madeley’s sharing reminded him of a peddy cab story that he would share at another time. Ben Ford put a dollar for memory of the Four Way Test. Fred White is now working for the Texas Veteran Commission. He is on his way to Missouri for a reunion with his frat brothers. Scott Jenkines thanked everyone for wearing their name badges.
Announcements:
David Uribe reminded us of the Bob Hunter event in Dallas next week. The club gave $250 toward the Bob Hunter Welcome Center at Abilene Christian University. Bob Hunter appreciation breakfast will be November 15. Guest fee will be $10 which includes breakfast. Our speaker next week will be from the Austin Children’s Shelter.
Speaker Bill Kuntz Executive Director of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation was introduced by Lawrence Taylor. Lawrence said that he knew he was in the right place when at the first town meeting Bill said "our job is the help people and make a difference in their lives." Since 1909 the commission has had many different duties and names. In 1999 the commission was up for sunset, but saved by the governor’s veto. When Bill came on board they were 1.4 million dollars in the hole and not functionally aligned. Today they license or regulate 27 different groups. Some are barbers, cosmetology, combative sports, talent agencies, auctioneers, water well drillers, elevators, air conditioning contractors and more. They have commissioners who are not in the respective industries and an advisory board who have members who are very involved in their industries. Through good stewardship many licenses now have reduced fees. Thank you Lawrence.
LEAD THE WAY
Phyllis Sharp
October 18, 2006
Calendar:
October 25 Austin Children Shelter
October 26 Bob Hunter Event in Dallas
November 1 Rick Henderson Stories of Technological Devices
November 2 Phylis Sharp Team Ronald McDonald House Dinner
November 8 Craig Schroer Drug Policy Forum of Texas
Loot Boot:
Suzann Madeley thanked her Ronald McDonald Team members Tim Flynn, Fred White, Sally Hanners and Carleton Turner for doing such a great job. She shared a picture of a street clock that has been donated by the Rotary clubs of Savanah Georgia. Our previous speaker Rupert Isaacson has produced a short film Great Dance about the Bushmen. Suzann said should any one be interested in watching the film to let her know. Sarah Wannarka said that Grant Sparks is in a trial in Waco. Bill Bedner said that Suzann Madeley’s sharing reminded him of a peddy cab story that he would share at another time. Ben Ford put a dollar for memory of the Four Way Test. Fred White is now working for the Texas Veteran Commission. He is on his way to Missouri for a reunion with his frat brothers. Scott Jenkines thanked everyone for wearing their name badges.
Announcements:
David Uribe reminded us of the Bob Hunter event in Dallas next week. The club gave $250 toward the Bob Hunter Welcome Center at Abilene Christian University. Bob Hunter appreciation breakfast will be November 15. Guest fee will be $10 which includes breakfast. Our speaker next week will be from the Austin Children’s Shelter.
Speaker Bill Kuntz Executive Director of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation was introduced by Lawrence Taylor. Lawrence said that he knew he was in the right place when at the first town meeting Bill said "our job is the help people and make a difference in their lives." Since 1909 the commission has had many different duties and names. In 1999 the commission was up for sunset, but saved by the governor’s veto. When Bill came on board they were 1.4 million dollars in the hole and not functionally aligned. Today they license or regulate 27 different groups. Some are barbers, cosmetology, combative sports, talent agencies, auctioneers, water well drillers, elevators, air conditioning contractors and more. They have commissioners who are not in the respective industries and an advisory board who have members who are very involved in their industries. Through good stewardship many licenses now have reduced fees. Thank you Lawrence.
LEAD THE WAY
Phyllis Sharp
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Club Hub
October 11, 2006
Calendar:
October 18 William Kuntz, Director of Licensing & Regulation
October 25 Austin Children Shelter
October 26 Bob Hunter Event, Dallas
October 27 Tampico Bi Dristrict Depart
Loot Boot:
Scott Jenkines said he was impressed with the American Youth Works campus after his visit. Go Detroit Tigers and Long Horns! Astrid Bernstorff was glad to be back. Karen Rima shared a picture of Steven Kling when he was in Afganistan that appeared in the A&M Muster. Kristi Stutterfield’s group is in the top 50 fastest growing trade shows. Hunter and Fisher each earned cell phones from good grades from school. Jerry Conn will miss two meetings because he and his wife are going on an island bike trip. Richard Fatheree said he feels like the one armed man on the Fugitive as he is recovering from rotator cup surgery. Camille Miller said the 11th Street clean up was a great success. She just returned from visiting the Tarrant County Psychiatric unit of the jail. Sex crimes convicts are the fastest growing population group of the unit. David Uribe shared that while at the clean up he met two friends from St. Louis just walking down the street.
Announcements:
Scott Jenkines reported that the membership committee encourages each member to wear their badges and pins. Their committee will meet the fouth Wednesday of each month after the regular meeting. They are developing a buddy system to help retention. They will use the sign in sheet to track members. David Uribe reported that the board has donated $250 to the Bland Project. This project pays for the immunizations for ACC health career students. It will be matched at the district and international level. Bob Hunter appreciation breakfast will be November 15 in the Lieutentant Governor’s Reception Room behind the Senate chambers.
Speaker:
Lawrence Taylor shared the history of the elevator with our club. The first elevators were made to move material with the help of mules and men using a pulley system. With the development of cities the price of land rose creating a need for more efficient use of land. In order to stack people the need for elevators grew. Elisha Otis is the recognized as the inventer of the safe elevator. Basic kinds of elevators are hydraulic, geared and gearless. The Eiffel Tower in Paris was still running on the original hydraulic system until just a few years ago. Most elevators are electric geared. Elevators are essential to our lives. Can you imagine a hospital without an elevator? Lawrence was interesting and entertaining.
LEAD THE WAY
Phyllis Sharp
October 11, 2006
Calendar:
October 18 William Kuntz, Director of Licensing & Regulation
October 25 Austin Children Shelter
October 26 Bob Hunter Event, Dallas
October 27 Tampico Bi Dristrict Depart
Loot Boot:
Scott Jenkines said he was impressed with the American Youth Works campus after his visit. Go Detroit Tigers and Long Horns! Astrid Bernstorff was glad to be back. Karen Rima shared a picture of Steven Kling when he was in Afganistan that appeared in the A&M Muster. Kristi Stutterfield’s group is in the top 50 fastest growing trade shows. Hunter and Fisher each earned cell phones from good grades from school. Jerry Conn will miss two meetings because he and his wife are going on an island bike trip. Richard Fatheree said he feels like the one armed man on the Fugitive as he is recovering from rotator cup surgery. Camille Miller said the 11th Street clean up was a great success. She just returned from visiting the Tarrant County Psychiatric unit of the jail. Sex crimes convicts are the fastest growing population group of the unit. David Uribe shared that while at the clean up he met two friends from St. Louis just walking down the street.
Announcements:
Scott Jenkines reported that the membership committee encourages each member to wear their badges and pins. Their committee will meet the fouth Wednesday of each month after the regular meeting. They are developing a buddy system to help retention. They will use the sign in sheet to track members. David Uribe reported that the board has donated $250 to the Bland Project. This project pays for the immunizations for ACC health career students. It will be matched at the district and international level. Bob Hunter appreciation breakfast will be November 15 in the Lieutentant Governor’s Reception Room behind the Senate chambers.
Speaker:
Lawrence Taylor shared the history of the elevator with our club. The first elevators were made to move material with the help of mules and men using a pulley system. With the development of cities the price of land rose creating a need for more efficient use of land. In order to stack people the need for elevators grew. Elisha Otis is the recognized as the inventer of the safe elevator. Basic kinds of elevators are hydraulic, geared and gearless. The Eiffel Tower in Paris was still running on the original hydraulic system until just a few years ago. Most elevators are electric geared. Elevators are essential to our lives. Can you imagine a hospital without an elevator? Lawrence was interesting and entertaining.
LEAD THE WAY
Phyllis Sharp
Monday, October 09, 2006
Club Hub
October 4, 2006
Calendar:
October 7, 11th Street clean up, 9:00
October 10 Board Meeting, Grill, 7:30
October 11 TX 25 Best Places, TX Society of Architects
October 18 William Kuntz, Director of Department of Licensing & Regulation
October 25 Austin Children Shelter
October 26 Bob Hunter Event, Dallas
October 27 Tampico Bi Dristrict Depart
Loot Boot:
Bill Davidson gave for general principle and Viva la France. Bob Hunter was glad to see Carolyn Beynon back. Mary Gordon Spence had a great time in Costa Rica, but could not find a Rotary meeting. She will bring photos for the next meeting. Becky Young introduced her guest Todd Kerchervel. Ben Ford reminded the club that the 11th Street clean up is this Saturday. We will meet at the corner of 11th and San Jacinto and drink coffee afterwards. Suzann Madley thanked her Ronald McDonald team: Sally Hanners, Fred White, Tim Flynn and Carleton Turner. Jerry Conn said he was not so sure that Mary Gordon was sincere about showing her pictures. Fred White has changed jobs. He is now working for the Veterans Commission and will send everyone his new email address. President David Uribe announced that the clean up is this Saturday. Board meeting is next Tuesday. Alzheimer Memory Walk was a good time shared with Phyllis Sharp, Steven Foster, and Jason Earle. The club raised $325. Baskets and Blankets has been postponed.
Speaker David Johnson spoke to us about the Youth Exchange Program. Students 15-18 years of age are exchanged for a year or a month. Applications are due by October 31. It is one of the highest rated exchange programs in the world. It is in the process of being certified by the Secretary of State. The committee looks for good students who are mature. They need to present themselves as ambassadors for their country. It cost about $5,000 for the students. They live in homes of families which may or may not be Rotarian. The students may or may not be from Rotarian families. Since the students must speak the language of their visiting club one good place to look for exchange students is upper level language classes. David Johnson shared what a great experience he and his family has had host numerous students.
Lead The Way
Phyllis Sharp
October 4, 2006
Calendar:
October 7, 11th Street clean up, 9:00
October 10 Board Meeting, Grill, 7:30
October 11 TX 25 Best Places, TX Society of Architects
October 18 William Kuntz, Director of Department of Licensing & Regulation
October 25 Austin Children Shelter
October 26 Bob Hunter Event, Dallas
October 27 Tampico Bi Dristrict Depart
Loot Boot:
Bill Davidson gave for general principle and Viva la France. Bob Hunter was glad to see Carolyn Beynon back. Mary Gordon Spence had a great time in Costa Rica, but could not find a Rotary meeting. She will bring photos for the next meeting. Becky Young introduced her guest Todd Kerchervel. Ben Ford reminded the club that the 11th Street clean up is this Saturday. We will meet at the corner of 11th and San Jacinto and drink coffee afterwards. Suzann Madley thanked her Ronald McDonald team: Sally Hanners, Fred White, Tim Flynn and Carleton Turner. Jerry Conn said he was not so sure that Mary Gordon was sincere about showing her pictures. Fred White has changed jobs. He is now working for the Veterans Commission and will send everyone his new email address. President David Uribe announced that the clean up is this Saturday. Board meeting is next Tuesday. Alzheimer Memory Walk was a good time shared with Phyllis Sharp, Steven Foster, and Jason Earle. The club raised $325. Baskets and Blankets has been postponed.
Speaker David Johnson spoke to us about the Youth Exchange Program. Students 15-18 years of age are exchanged for a year or a month. Applications are due by October 31. It is one of the highest rated exchange programs in the world. It is in the process of being certified by the Secretary of State. The committee looks for good students who are mature. They need to present themselves as ambassadors for their country. It cost about $5,000 for the students. They live in homes of families which may or may not be Rotarian. The students may or may not be from Rotarian families. Since the students must speak the language of their visiting club one good place to look for exchange students is upper level language classes. David Johnson shared what a great experience he and his family has had host numerous students.
Lead The Way
Phyllis Sharp
