Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Club Hub
February 21, 2007
Calendar:
February 28 Paul Colbert Education Have We Solved the Problem?
March 1 Ronald McDonald dinner Phyllis Sharp Team
March 14 Robert King former Black Panther
March 31 11th Street Pickup, Party to follow for all the teams in Waller Creek Park
Loot Boot:
Ben Ford gave a dollar for all who could not attend the meeting. Jason Stanford gave a dollar because when Chris Bell introduced himself to Phyllis she said, "Oh, you are Jason’s friend." Chris and Jason got a kick out of that. Patrick Reinhart gave a dollar for being here at the meeting. Mary Gordon Spence said she was glad to be in Rotary because she would not have gotten know us. She likes us. Today was her birthday. Everyone sang. Carleton Turner and Jerry Conn recognized her birthday. Ben Ford reminded us of the Foundation dinner. Our officers training will be in Kileen April 22. Carleton Turner will try to get a van so we can all go together.
Speaker Highlights:
Jason Stanford spoke to us about doing opposition research. Opposition research is factual documentation of a public servant’s voting record and other public comments. This information is used to help voters make well informed decisions. All information must be attained legally. His career started in Moscow working for a newspaper. It ended when Russian tanks started parking in front of residential homes. When he returned to the states he worked on Ann Richard campaign. Recently, he worked for the Chris Bell campaign. What an enjoyable morning getting to know a fellow member and learning about an unusual job.
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February 21, 2007
Calendar:
February 28 Paul Colbert Education Have We Solved the Problem?
March 1 Ronald McDonald dinner Phyllis Sharp Team
March 14 Robert King former Black Panther
March 31 11th Street Pickup, Party to follow for all the teams in Waller Creek Park
Loot Boot:
Ben Ford gave a dollar for all who could not attend the meeting. Jason Stanford gave a dollar because when Chris Bell introduced himself to Phyllis she said, "Oh, you are Jason’s friend." Chris and Jason got a kick out of that. Patrick Reinhart gave a dollar for being here at the meeting. Mary Gordon Spence said she was glad to be in Rotary because she would not have gotten know us. She likes us. Today was her birthday. Everyone sang. Carleton Turner and Jerry Conn recognized her birthday. Ben Ford reminded us of the Foundation dinner. Our officers training will be in Kileen April 22. Carleton Turner will try to get a van so we can all go together.
Speaker Highlights:
Jason Stanford spoke to us about doing opposition research. Opposition research is factual documentation of a public servant’s voting record and other public comments. This information is used to help voters make well informed decisions. All information must be attained legally. His career started in Moscow working for a newspaper. It ended when Russian tanks started parking in front of residential homes. When he returned to the states he worked on Ann Richard campaign. Recently, he worked for the Chris Bell campaign. What an enjoyable morning getting to know a fellow member and learning about an unusual job.
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Thursday, February 15, 2007
Club Hub
February 14, 2007
Loot Boot:
Karen Rima went to college in New York where the snow is now 7 feet deep. Lawrence Taylor heard Jason Standford on NBR. Mary Gordon Spence said that Jason Standford was very handsome and articulate in his radio interview. She also wore a crown celebrating she was elected Valentine Queen in the first grade. Jerry Conn and Mary Gordon Spence had their own special Rotary breakfast together last Wednesday. Mary Gordon bought us all candy. She could not find the bag this morning, so she brought us all heart shaped crackers.
Announcements:
Today was club assembly. David Uribe and the board directors reported to the club. Fred White reported that our last 11th Street cleanup will be March 31. There will be a celebration after the clean up at Waller Creek for every Keep Austin Beautiful team in the city. Fred encouraged all of us to attend. Carleton Turner reported that as of yet the club does not have a student RYLA nominee. He pointed out another way to participate is to have our club pay for a meal and supply people to help serve a meal. The catfish dinner planed for the Fourth of July needs a sponsor and volunteers. Yesterday the board appropriated $400 for the dinner should the club be supportive. Camiller Miller moved and Mary Gordon Spence seconded that the club should spend $400 for the RYLA catfish dinner on July 4. Motion passed. David Uribe reported that the GSE team from Australia will be here May 9. The board has agreed to host the team for one day. The team will speak to us at the morning meeting and receive a proclamation. Scott Jenkins will take on that responsibility. Carleton Turner will be responsible for the rest of the day’s activities. Promoting international understanding Group Study Exchange (GSE) pairs non Rotarian groups to travel to their counterpart’s country. Spring fundraiser will be April 11, 6pm at the Austin Playhouse. The price of the ticket will include a meal of hamburgers. Karen Rima has asked each member to buy four tickets, which members can use themselves or sell. David entertained the idea of having a scaled down silent auction. The commitment to Rotary International for a $100 per member per year was reached last year by our find raiser. This year members may have to make up the difference should the club not raise $3,500. Phyllis Sharp asked the club would they rather have a picnic on the front lawn of the Capitol or a happy hour after work for their social event. Unanimously the club wanted a happy hour on Thursday for their social event. Phyllis asked for suggestions for locations. Those who could remember the name of the bars they had attended gave suggestions.
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Phyllis Sharp
February 14, 2007
Loot Boot:
Karen Rima went to college in New York where the snow is now 7 feet deep. Lawrence Taylor heard Jason Standford on NBR. Mary Gordon Spence said that Jason Standford was very handsome and articulate in his radio interview. She also wore a crown celebrating she was elected Valentine Queen in the first grade. Jerry Conn and Mary Gordon Spence had their own special Rotary breakfast together last Wednesday. Mary Gordon bought us all candy. She could not find the bag this morning, so she brought us all heart shaped crackers.
Announcements:
Today was club assembly. David Uribe and the board directors reported to the club. Fred White reported that our last 11th Street cleanup will be March 31. There will be a celebration after the clean up at Waller Creek for every Keep Austin Beautiful team in the city. Fred encouraged all of us to attend. Carleton Turner reported that as of yet the club does not have a student RYLA nominee. He pointed out another way to participate is to have our club pay for a meal and supply people to help serve a meal. The catfish dinner planed for the Fourth of July needs a sponsor and volunteers. Yesterday the board appropriated $400 for the dinner should the club be supportive. Camiller Miller moved and Mary Gordon Spence seconded that the club should spend $400 for the RYLA catfish dinner on July 4. Motion passed. David Uribe reported that the GSE team from Australia will be here May 9. The board has agreed to host the team for one day. The team will speak to us at the morning meeting and receive a proclamation. Scott Jenkins will take on that responsibility. Carleton Turner will be responsible for the rest of the day’s activities. Promoting international understanding Group Study Exchange (GSE) pairs non Rotarian groups to travel to their counterpart’s country. Spring fundraiser will be April 11, 6pm at the Austin Playhouse. The price of the ticket will include a meal of hamburgers. Karen Rima has asked each member to buy four tickets, which members can use themselves or sell. David entertained the idea of having a scaled down silent auction. The commitment to Rotary International for a $100 per member per year was reached last year by our find raiser. This year members may have to make up the difference should the club not raise $3,500. Phyllis Sharp asked the club would they rather have a picnic on the front lawn of the Capitol or a happy hour after work for their social event. Unanimously the club wanted a happy hour on Thursday for their social event. Phyllis asked for suggestions for locations. Those who could remember the name of the bars they had attended gave suggestions.
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Phyllis Sharp
Monday, February 12, 2007
Club Hub
February 7, 2007
Calendar:
February 13 Board meeting
February 14 Club Assembly
February 21 District Meeting Kileen, training for all members and officers
February 24 Foundation dinner, Hilton, William Boyd president of RI will speak
Loot Boot:
Suzann Madeley said her Ronald McDonald team members were champs. She congratulated David Uribe. He will receive Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year Award. Roger Starkley announced that today is Orange and Maroon Day at the Capitol. Scott Jenkines said it was the day we all got along. Ben Ford thanked everyone who showed up for the 11th Street cleanup. He is glad that the last one is March 31. Fred White thanked Ben for finding and returning his cell phone he dropped. Scott added, "You better check your minutes first." Karen Rima thought that a conference table arrangement was conducive to good conversation. She suggested that we try moving tables together in the Grill. Camille Miller’s daughter will be teaching in the Mississippi Delta region. Phyllis Sharp had added "age" to the sign in sheet. She announced that the oldest member was 99 year old Camille Miller. Jason Stafford announced the youngest member was 19 year old Carleton Turner.
Announcements:
David Uribe announced the board meeting will be Tuesday February 13. He will be meeting with Karen Rima and Camille Miller after the club meeting to discuss our fundraiser. Foundation dinner invitation forms were passed out. David will be passing out information for the Kileen District Conference.
Speaker Highlights:
Carmen Cortes Harms Director of Protection for the Mexican Consulate shared her knowledge of the consulate’s duties. The consulate job is to protect Mexican Nationals while in our country. The consulate issues photo ID cards that can be used for banking and establishing a way to pay bills. They also serve as human rights advocates and help with civil law issues.
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Phyllis Sharp
February 7, 2007
Calendar:
February 13 Board meeting
February 14 Club Assembly
February 21 District Meeting Kileen, training for all members and officers
February 24 Foundation dinner, Hilton, William Boyd president of RI will speak
Loot Boot:
Suzann Madeley said her Ronald McDonald team members were champs. She congratulated David Uribe. He will receive Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year Award. Roger Starkley announced that today is Orange and Maroon Day at the Capitol. Scott Jenkines said it was the day we all got along. Ben Ford thanked everyone who showed up for the 11th Street cleanup. He is glad that the last one is March 31. Fred White thanked Ben for finding and returning his cell phone he dropped. Scott added, "You better check your minutes first." Karen Rima thought that a conference table arrangement was conducive to good conversation. She suggested that we try moving tables together in the Grill. Camille Miller’s daughter will be teaching in the Mississippi Delta region. Phyllis Sharp had added "age" to the sign in sheet. She announced that the oldest member was 99 year old Camille Miller. Jason Stafford announced the youngest member was 19 year old Carleton Turner.
Announcements:
David Uribe announced the board meeting will be Tuesday February 13. He will be meeting with Karen Rima and Camille Miller after the club meeting to discuss our fundraiser. Foundation dinner invitation forms were passed out. David will be passing out information for the Kileen District Conference.
Speaker Highlights:
Carmen Cortes Harms Director of Protection for the Mexican Consulate shared her knowledge of the consulate’s duties. The consulate job is to protect Mexican Nationals while in our country. The consulate issues photo ID cards that can be used for banking and establishing a way to pay bills. They also serve as human rights advocates and help with civil law issues.
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Phyllis Sharp
Friday, February 02, 2007
Club Hub
January 31, 2007
Calendar:
February 3 11th Street clean up, meet at 11th and San Jacinto, 9AM, coffee at Starbucks to follow
February 7 Meeting location change to E2.018, Consulate General Mexico
February 13 Board meeting
February 14 Club Assembly
February 21 District Meeting Kileen, training for all members and and officers
February 24 Foundation dinner, Hilton, William Boyd president of RI will speak
Loot Boot:
Suzann Madeley congratulated Richard Fatheree for winning the seven meter marathon to be first in line. Richard responded that Suszann went to the front door so she could be the first in line. He was at the back door. He made it there first. Tim Flynn noticing that Mary Gordon Spence did not have her name badge on and gave a $1 so she he did not have to listen to her sing. Ben Ford reminded the club of the 11th Street cleans up. Lawrence Taylor said his granddaughter Nati said her intelligible statement, "I love you Gramps." Sarah Wannarka who sits on the Bastrop Board of Child Advocacy announced that the board was having a fund raiser in Smithville, March 3, $75. Camille Miller said that the bill reducing the uninsured to 1/3 of its current number would be presented today. Carleton Turner wanted everyone to know his new email address is londonlonghorn@wildblue.net . Mary Gordon Spence is still the unquitter. Fred White’s son is recovering from shrapnel surgery in Iraq.
Announcements:
David Uribe will be sending all members registration forms for the Foundation Dinner. William Boyd RI president will speak. Board meeting will be February 13. Our next meeting will be in E2.018. Suzann Madeley team will serve the Ronald McDonald dinner tomorrow.
Speaker Highlights:
Jill Weir, Director of Operations for Junior Achievement presented their non profit organization goals and accomplishments. Junior Achievement (JA) is the world’s largest and fastest growing non profit economic education organization that prepares young people for the world of work. Volunteers teach in the US and 100 other countries. All funding is secured from corporate and private donations. The program begins in kindergartner and ends in high school. In 2005-2006 JA served 12,000 students in central Texas. More information rguerrero@jacentrex.org
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January 31, 2007
Calendar:
February 3 11th Street clean up, meet at 11th and San Jacinto, 9AM, coffee at Starbucks to follow
February 7 Meeting location change to E2.018, Consulate General Mexico
February 13 Board meeting
February 14 Club Assembly
February 21 District Meeting Kileen, training for all members and and officers
February 24 Foundation dinner, Hilton, William Boyd president of RI will speak
Loot Boot:
Suzann Madeley congratulated Richard Fatheree for winning the seven meter marathon to be first in line. Richard responded that Suszann went to the front door so she could be the first in line. He was at the back door. He made it there first. Tim Flynn noticing that Mary Gordon Spence did not have her name badge on and gave a $1 so she he did not have to listen to her sing. Ben Ford reminded the club of the 11th Street cleans up. Lawrence Taylor said his granddaughter Nati said her intelligible statement, "I love you Gramps." Sarah Wannarka who sits on the Bastrop Board of Child Advocacy announced that the board was having a fund raiser in Smithville, March 3, $75. Camille Miller said that the bill reducing the uninsured to 1/3 of its current number would be presented today. Carleton Turner wanted everyone to know his new email address is londonlonghorn@wildblue.net . Mary Gordon Spence is still the unquitter. Fred White’s son is recovering from shrapnel surgery in Iraq.
Announcements:
David Uribe will be sending all members registration forms for the Foundation Dinner. William Boyd RI president will speak. Board meeting will be February 13. Our next meeting will be in E2.018. Suzann Madeley team will serve the Ronald McDonald dinner tomorrow.
Speaker Highlights:
Jill Weir, Director of Operations for Junior Achievement presented their non profit organization goals and accomplishments. Junior Achievement (JA) is the world’s largest and fastest growing non profit economic education organization that prepares young people for the world of work. Volunteers teach in the US and 100 other countries. All funding is secured from corporate and private donations. The program begins in kindergartner and ends in high school. In 2005-2006 JA served 12,000 students in central Texas. More information rguerrero@jacentrex.org
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