Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Club Hub
December 6, 2006
Calendar:
December 9, 11th Street Clean up, 9am,corner of 11th/San Jacinto
December 12 Board Meeting
December 13 Lauren O’Tool Betting, Booze, and Brothels
December 20 Stephen Sharpe editor of Texas Architect
Loot Boot:
Camille Miller’s daughter is going to join Teachers of America program. She gave a dollar for general principle for Bill Bedner and she still has Chris Currens cake plate. (Chris she left the plate in the club box). Ben Ford gave $100 toward the Blaine Immunization Project. He reminded everyone of the 11th Street clean up this Saturday. Bob Hunter found out this morning that Carleton Turner had resigned from his job. He will be missed greatly. Carleton Turner reiterated that his retirement was effective at the end of this December. Lawrence Taylor announced with great pride that he has a new granddaughter. Carleton Turner needs help for tomorrow night Ronald McDonald supper. Jerry Conn gave thanks to Jens Daufeldt for being in the ready box ready to speak to our club. Rebecca Young thanked everyone for all their support as she is stepping down from the Speaker’s office looking for new opportunities.
Announcements:
David Uribe reminded everyone that the 11th Street clean up was this Saturday. Board meeting is Tuesday December 12. Please contribute to the Blaine Project. David Uribe has been recognized by the board for a Paul Harris following the club’s contribution of $1000 for the Blain project. Carleton Turner added that he looks forward to the implementation of the Buddy system.
Speaker:
Highlights The Unification of German---Jens Daufeldt is a German lawyer working in the United States for a three month period for Bill Davidson as part of his continuing education. German reunification took place October 3, 1990. After World War II Germany was divided into four zones, but with the advent of the Cold War tension the Federal Republican replaced the zones. During the division of East and West Germany, the West developed a social market economy leading to prosperity and the East remained communist with a poor economy. When the wall fell West Germany inherited a very poor brother who to this day takes up the vast majority of taxes collected by the West. All the social and political problems that one would expect are present. Thank you Jerry Conn for inviting this very interesting speaker.
LEAD THE WAY
Phyliss Sharp
December 6, 2006
Calendar:
December 9, 11th Street Clean up, 9am,corner of 11th/San Jacinto
December 12 Board Meeting
December 13 Lauren O’Tool Betting, Booze, and Brothels
December 20 Stephen Sharpe editor of Texas Architect
Loot Boot:
Camille Miller’s daughter is going to join Teachers of America program. She gave a dollar for general principle for Bill Bedner and she still has Chris Currens cake plate. (Chris she left the plate in the club box). Ben Ford gave $100 toward the Blaine Immunization Project. He reminded everyone of the 11th Street clean up this Saturday. Bob Hunter found out this morning that Carleton Turner had resigned from his job. He will be missed greatly. Carleton Turner reiterated that his retirement was effective at the end of this December. Lawrence Taylor announced with great pride that he has a new granddaughter. Carleton Turner needs help for tomorrow night Ronald McDonald supper. Jerry Conn gave thanks to Jens Daufeldt for being in the ready box ready to speak to our club. Rebecca Young thanked everyone for all their support as she is stepping down from the Speaker’s office looking for new opportunities.
Announcements:
David Uribe reminded everyone that the 11th Street clean up was this Saturday. Board meeting is Tuesday December 12. Please contribute to the Blaine Project. David Uribe has been recognized by the board for a Paul Harris following the club’s contribution of $1000 for the Blain project. Carleton Turner added that he looks forward to the implementation of the Buddy system.
Speaker:
Highlights The Unification of German---Jens Daufeldt is a German lawyer working in the United States for a three month period for Bill Davidson as part of his continuing education. German reunification took place October 3, 1990. After World War II Germany was divided into four zones, but with the advent of the Cold War tension the Federal Republican replaced the zones. During the division of East and West Germany, the West developed a social market economy leading to prosperity and the East remained communist with a poor economy. When the wall fell West Germany inherited a very poor brother who to this day takes up the vast majority of taxes collected by the West. All the social and political problems that one would expect are present. Thank you Jerry Conn for inviting this very interesting speaker.
LEAD THE WAY
Phyliss Sharp
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Club Hub
November 29, 2006
Calendar:
December 6 No speaker
December 9, 2006 11th Street clean up, 9AM, corner of 11th/ San Jacinto
December 13 Lauren O’Tool Betting, Booze, and Brothels
December 20 Stephen Sharpe editor of Texas Architect
Loot Boot:
Bob Hunter thanked our club for the wonderful reception in the Lt. Governor Reception Room. He will never forget the morning. Camille Miller bought Chris Curren’s carrot cake at the silent auction last year and said it was wonderful. She also gave a dollar for Ben Ford not having the 11th Street clean up in 29 degree weather. Ben Ford said that he will move the date to December 9 and will send out a reminder. Phyllis Sharp remembered Senator Madla and asked for prayer for his wife. Suzann Madeley shared that her daughter in law is carrying a baby with a chromosome disorder and the baby will not survive after delivery. I know she will be in all our thoughts and prayers as she and her family passes through this difficult time. Scott Jenkines said that they are moving offices for 32 more square feet. Carleton Turner was going to give a dollar for Karen Rimer’s A&M football victory, but instead he gave a dollar for the men who have to move Scott’s office. Jerry Conn gave a dollar for the two no show speakers and one for the possibility of one of our guests sharing his home country of Germany with us. (The speaker walked in after he donated to the loot boot.
Announcements:
David Uribe announced that the board had decided to donate $1000 to the Blane Immunization Program. The first $500 will come out of the treasurer. The remaining $500 will come from individual member’s donation. Camille Miller will make the last donation ensuring that the $500 is obtained. David Uribe shared the Presidential Citation that had been given by Ronney Reynolds at the breakfast for Bob Hunter. After the club meeting the board had a called meeting. There was general agreement that David Uribe will be given credit for the $1000 donation and will become a Paul Harris fellow.
Speaker:
George Shipley is a long time campaign advisor for state, national and international races, has taught at the LBJ School, and is a friend of Ben Barnes who could not come today. The change in Washington from a Republican to Democrat majority is a fundamental change. He said he did not expect to see this in his life time. The major reasons were the middle class felt that the government was too close too corporations and that they were left out; the corruptions and scandals were a factor and the dissatisfaction with the Iraq. This was not a Democrat win but a move to oust the Republicans. The Democrats had no major agenda to attract voters. Party identification may be out dated with the voters using sources like the internet for information instead of the political party as a source. He says he expects to see taxes go up, investigation into a balanced budget and more money for scholarships. The results from the governor’s race represent the make up of Texas voters 40% Republican, 30% Democrat and 30 % independent. He feels that if the session does not address the new business taxes and education there will difficulties for incumbents. There were so many more interesting ideas. Thank you Jerry Conn for finding such an dynamic speaker.
LEAD THE WAY
Phyllis Sharp
November 29, 2006
Calendar:
December 6 No speaker
December 9, 2006 11th Street clean up, 9AM, corner of 11th/ San Jacinto
December 13 Lauren O’Tool Betting, Booze, and Brothels
December 20 Stephen Sharpe editor of Texas Architect
Loot Boot:
Bob Hunter thanked our club for the wonderful reception in the Lt. Governor Reception Room. He will never forget the morning. Camille Miller bought Chris Curren’s carrot cake at the silent auction last year and said it was wonderful. She also gave a dollar for Ben Ford not having the 11th Street clean up in 29 degree weather. Ben Ford said that he will move the date to December 9 and will send out a reminder. Phyllis Sharp remembered Senator Madla and asked for prayer for his wife. Suzann Madeley shared that her daughter in law is carrying a baby with a chromosome disorder and the baby will not survive after delivery. I know she will be in all our thoughts and prayers as she and her family passes through this difficult time. Scott Jenkines said that they are moving offices for 32 more square feet. Carleton Turner was going to give a dollar for Karen Rimer’s A&M football victory, but instead he gave a dollar for the men who have to move Scott’s office. Jerry Conn gave a dollar for the two no show speakers and one for the possibility of one of our guests sharing his home country of Germany with us. (The speaker walked in after he donated to the loot boot.
Announcements:
David Uribe announced that the board had decided to donate $1000 to the Blane Immunization Program. The first $500 will come out of the treasurer. The remaining $500 will come from individual member’s donation. Camille Miller will make the last donation ensuring that the $500 is obtained. David Uribe shared the Presidential Citation that had been given by Ronney Reynolds at the breakfast for Bob Hunter. After the club meeting the board had a called meeting. There was general agreement that David Uribe will be given credit for the $1000 donation and will become a Paul Harris fellow.
Speaker:
George Shipley is a long time campaign advisor for state, national and international races, has taught at the LBJ School, and is a friend of Ben Barnes who could not come today. The change in Washington from a Republican to Democrat majority is a fundamental change. He said he did not expect to see this in his life time. The major reasons were the middle class felt that the government was too close too corporations and that they were left out; the corruptions and scandals were a factor and the dissatisfaction with the Iraq. This was not a Democrat win but a move to oust the Republicans. The Democrats had no major agenda to attract voters. Party identification may be out dated with the voters using sources like the internet for information instead of the political party as a source. He says he expects to see taxes go up, investigation into a balanced budget and more money for scholarships. The results from the governor’s race represent the make up of Texas voters 40% Republican, 30% Democrat and 30 % independent. He feels that if the session does not address the new business taxes and education there will difficulties for incumbents. There were so many more interesting ideas. Thank you Jerry Conn for finding such an dynamic speaker.
LEAD THE WAY
Phyllis Sharp
