Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Club Hub
October 31, 2007
Attendance: 14 members-50.0%
Total Members: 28
Prayer- Lee Couch
Pledge-Suzann Madeley
Four-Way Test-Lawrence Taylor
Visiting Rotarians: None
Other Visitors: Michael Arismendez-Commissioner of TDLR
Speaker: Brian Francis-Poet and Texas Department of Licensing and Rewgulation
Calendar:November 1-Ronald McDonald House
November 6-Board meeting
November 7-Yellow Tape Construction Company
November 14-Julian Reed and Courtney Hoffman
November 21-No Meeting Due To Thanksgiving Holiday
November 28-Russ Jones-Leap
December 5-Anne Dee Thierry-Bali Fund Project
December 12-TBA
December 19-TBA
December 26-No Meeting Due to Christmas Holiday
Loot Boot:
Bill Bednar gave for his recent trip to Italy, for general principle and for his grandkids. Scott gave for his committee members who carried on in his absence.
Announcements:
Phyllis stood in for our missing President today. She reminded everyone of the Ronald McDonald House tomorrow. The Cosmopolitan Rotary Club meets on Thursdays from 5 to 6 at Thai Passion which is located at 620 Congress Avenue and everyone is reminded of the opportunity for fellowship and a makeup. The Board meeting is next Tuesday and everyone is encouraged to attend. Lawrence provided everyone with the Rotary information requested at the Club Assembly last week.
Speaker Highlights: Our speaker today was Brian Francis, Deputy Executive Director of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. He gave us a brief talk about who and what we are as people and how we’re not defined by what we do but by what we are. He then recited some of his spoken word poetry which was very well received by the group. He recited three poems and took questions afterwards.
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October 31, 2007
Attendance: 14 members-50.0%
Total Members: 28
Prayer- Lee Couch
Pledge-Suzann Madeley
Four-Way Test-Lawrence Taylor
Visiting Rotarians: None
Other Visitors: Michael Arismendez-Commissioner of TDLR
Speaker: Brian Francis-Poet and Texas Department of Licensing and Rewgulation
Calendar:November 1-Ronald McDonald House
November 6-Board meeting
November 7-Yellow Tape Construction Company
November 14-Julian Reed and Courtney Hoffman
November 21-No Meeting Due To Thanksgiving Holiday
November 28-Russ Jones-Leap
December 5-Anne Dee Thierry-Bali Fund Project
December 12-TBA
December 19-TBA
December 26-No Meeting Due to Christmas Holiday
Loot Boot:
Bill Bednar gave for his recent trip to Italy, for general principle and for his grandkids. Scott gave for his committee members who carried on in his absence.
Announcements:
Phyllis stood in for our missing President today. She reminded everyone of the Ronald McDonald House tomorrow. The Cosmopolitan Rotary Club meets on Thursdays from 5 to 6 at Thai Passion which is located at 620 Congress Avenue and everyone is reminded of the opportunity for fellowship and a makeup. The Board meeting is next Tuesday and everyone is encouraged to attend. Lawrence provided everyone with the Rotary information requested at the Club Assembly last week.
Speaker Highlights: Our speaker today was Brian Francis, Deputy Executive Director of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. He gave us a brief talk about who and what we are as people and how we’re not defined by what we do but by what we are. He then recited some of his spoken word poetry which was very well received by the group. He recited three poems and took questions afterwards.
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Labels: Club Hub
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Club Hub
October 24, 2007
Attendance: 18 members-64.3%
Total Members: 28
Prayer- Phyllis Sharp
Pledge-Jerry Conn
Four-Way Test-Lee Couch
Visiting Rotarians: None
Other Visitors: Alan Cooper-Person of Interest in Rotary
Speaker: None-Club Assembly
Calendar:October 31-Brian Francis
November 1-Ronald McDonald House
November 6-Board meeting
November 7-Yellow Tape Construction Company
November 14-Julian Reed and Courtney Hoffman
November 21-No Meeting Due To Thanksgiving Holiday
November 28-Russ Jones-Leap
December 5-Anne Dee Thierry-Bali Fund Project
December 12-TBA
December 19-TBA
December 26-No Meeting Due to Christmas Holiday
Loot Boot:
Richard gave for the folks in CA and his cancelled trip there. Fred, Suzann and Tim gave for the folks affected by the CA wildfires. Lee gave for missing last week’s meeting as he was stuck in Montreal. Karen gave for attending the Charter Dinner of the new Cosmopolitan Club here in Austin and for being glad to be in Austin.
Announcements:
Carleton mentioned the e-mail he received about the new IRS requirements and Sally too noted that we should become a 501.3c organization, which was a well received idea by all. Bill Davidson agreed to contact Bill Bednar and coordinate trying to get this going. The matter of the $500 fee seemed agreeable to everyone.
The club discussed the monthly happy hour thing and coordinating same with the Cosmo Club. Karen will contact them and we’ll see what happens.
Speaker Highlights: None
We subsequently divided up into groups and the committees met and discussed pertinent issues and the meeting was adjourned at 8:25
ROTARY SHARES
October 24, 2007
Attendance: 18 members-64.3%
Total Members: 28
Prayer- Phyllis Sharp
Pledge-Jerry Conn
Four-Way Test-Lee Couch
Visiting Rotarians: None
Other Visitors: Alan Cooper-Person of Interest in Rotary
Speaker: None-Club Assembly
Calendar:October 31-Brian Francis
November 1-Ronald McDonald House
November 6-Board meeting
November 7-Yellow Tape Construction Company
November 14-Julian Reed and Courtney Hoffman
November 21-No Meeting Due To Thanksgiving Holiday
November 28-Russ Jones-Leap
December 5-Anne Dee Thierry-Bali Fund Project
December 12-TBA
December 19-TBA
December 26-No Meeting Due to Christmas Holiday
Loot Boot:
Richard gave for the folks in CA and his cancelled trip there. Fred, Suzann and Tim gave for the folks affected by the CA wildfires. Lee gave for missing last week’s meeting as he was stuck in Montreal. Karen gave for attending the Charter Dinner of the new Cosmopolitan Club here in Austin and for being glad to be in Austin.
Announcements:
Carleton mentioned the e-mail he received about the new IRS requirements and Sally too noted that we should become a 501.3c organization, which was a well received idea by all. Bill Davidson agreed to contact Bill Bednar and coordinate trying to get this going. The matter of the $500 fee seemed agreeable to everyone.
The club discussed the monthly happy hour thing and coordinating same with the Cosmo Club. Karen will contact them and we’ll see what happens.
Speaker Highlights: None
We subsequently divided up into groups and the committees met and discussed pertinent issues and the meeting was adjourned at 8:25
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Labels: Club Hub 10-24-07
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Club Hub
October 17, 2007
Attendance: 14 members-50.0%
Total Members: 28
Prayer- Carolyn Beynon
Pledge-Suzann Madeley
Four-Way Test-Tim Flynn
Visiting Rotarians: Jim Strickland-Westlake Club
Other Visitors: None
Speaker: Dicky Grigg- Guantanamo Detainees-Spivey & Griggs Law Firm
Calendar:October 24-Club Assembly
October 31-Brian Francis
November 1-Ronald McDonald House
November 6-Board meeting
November 7-Yellow Tape Construction Company
November 14-Julian Reed and Courtney Hoffman
November 21-No Meeting Due To Thanksgiving Holiday
November 28-Russ Jones-Leap
December 5-Anne Dee Thierry-Bali Fund Project
December 12-TBA
December 19-TBA
December 26-No Meeting Due to Christmas Holiday
Loot Boot:
Richard gave for the TTU victory this past Saturday. Suzann gave for mentioning the Pflugerville Rotary Club fund raiser. Tim gave for UT. Sally gave for TTU. Carleton gave for the fall weather starting. Speaker Dicky Griggs gave for Jim Strickland who signs his son’s paycheck. Jerry Conn gave for the speaker. Lawrence and Chris gave for something, but I couldn’t read my own hand writing to figure out what.
Announcements:
Lawrence thanked everyone for their work in getting speakers. Carleton mentioned sistering with a club from Mexico.
Speaker Highlights:
Our speaker was Dicky Griggs, an attorney who represented Gitmo detainees. He gave an interesting talk on the various aspects of the detainee issue and presented some heretofore unheard insight into those issues. The speaker regaled the group with the moral considerations related to the detainees and took questions at the end of his presentation.
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Club Hub
October 17, 2007
Attendance: 14 members-50.0%
Total Members: 28
Prayer- Carolyn Beynon
Pledge-Suzann Madeley
Four-Way Test-Tim Flynn
Visiting Rotarians: Jim Strickland-Westlake Club
Other Visitors: None
Speaker: Dicky Grigg- Guantanamo Detainees-Spivey & Griggs Law Firm
Calendar:October 24-Club Assembly
October 31-Brian Francis
November 1-Ronald McDonald House
November 6-Board meeting
November 7-Yellow Tape Construction Company
November 14-Julian Reed and Courtney Hoffman
November 21-No Meeting Due To Thanksgiving Holiday
November 28-Russ Jones-Leap
December 5-Anne Dee Thierry-Bali Fund Project
December 12-TBA
December 19-TBA
December 26-No Meeting Due to Christmas Holiday
Loot Boot:
Richard gave for the TTU victory this past Saturday. Suzann gave for mentioning the Pflugerville Rotary Club fund raiser. Tim gave for UT. Sally gave for TTU. Carleton gave for the fall weather starting. Speaker Dicky Griggs gave for Jim Strickland who signs his son’s paycheck. Jerry Conn gave for the speaker. Lawrence and Chris gave for something, but I couldn’t read my own hand writing to figure out what.
Announcements:
Lawrence thanked everyone for their work in getting speakers. Carleton mentioned sistering with a club from Mexico.
Speaker Highlights:
Our speaker was Dicky Griggs, an attorney who represented Gitmo detainees. He gave an interesting talk on the various aspects of the detainee issue and presented some heretofore unheard insight into those issues. The speaker regaled the group with the moral considerations related to the detainees and took questions at the end of his presentation.
ROTARY SHARES
Labels: Club Hub 10-17-07
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Club Hub
Attendance: 17 members-60.7%
Total Members: 28
Prayer- Carolyn Beynon
Pledge-Jerry Conn
Four-Way Test-Richard Fatheree
Visiting Rotarians: Jim Strickland-Westlake Club
Other Visitors: None
Speaker: Vanessa Davis-Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Calendar:October 17-Dickey Grigg
October 24-Club Assembly
October 31-Brian Francis
November 1-Ronald McDonald House
November 7-TBA
November 14-TBA
November 21-No Meeting Due To Thanksgiving Holiday
November 28-TBA
Loot Boot:
Richard gave for Karen for the upcoming TTU and TAMU game in Lubbock. Suzann gave for the LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition) folks and the armadillo she saw on the Capitol grounds this morning. Phyllis gave to honor Andrew’s new position as an Assistant State Attorney General-Congratulations Andrew. Grant then gave to announce his resignation from the State Attorney General’s Office to take a position with the U.S. Attorney General’s Office-Congratulations Grant. Ben gave for the Toyota hub cab found during the 11th Street Cleanup last Saturday. They hope to find the car at December’s cleanup. Camille gave for the cleanup as well. Andrew gave for forgetting his name badge. Fred gave for the speaker and the successful Ronald McDonald House meal last Thursday. Karen gave for the armadillo near the archives building and for Richard and the TTU/TAMU gave this Saturday. Carleton gave for his Dad who is still speaking to him after time on the ranch.
Announcements:
Lawrence thanked everyone for their work in getting speakers and asked that everyone look for speakers for November, which at present is wide open. Ben reported that 6 people showed up for the 11th Street Cleanup. Chris reported on the Ronald McDonald House meal.
Speaker Highlights:
Our speaker was Vanessa Davis, who was introduced by Fred White. Vanessa is a Program Manager at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. She gave an inspiring talk about justice, fairness and charity from a moral perspective. She related stories from her childhood in Midland and asked that we consider how we think of justice and react to its absence. She described the 3 types of relationships and that the I-Thou was the one in which personal justice was a key component. The talk was followed by some questions and a round of applause.
ROTARY SHARES
Club Hub
Attendance: 17 members-60.7%
Total Members: 28
Prayer- Carolyn Beynon
Pledge-Jerry Conn
Four-Way Test-Richard Fatheree
Visiting Rotarians: Jim Strickland-Westlake Club
Other Visitors: None
Speaker: Vanessa Davis-Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Calendar:October 17-Dickey Grigg
October 24-Club Assembly
October 31-Brian Francis
November 1-Ronald McDonald House
November 7-TBA
November 14-TBA
November 21-No Meeting Due To Thanksgiving Holiday
November 28-TBA
Loot Boot:
Richard gave for Karen for the upcoming TTU and TAMU game in Lubbock. Suzann gave for the LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition) folks and the armadillo she saw on the Capitol grounds this morning. Phyllis gave to honor Andrew’s new position as an Assistant State Attorney General-Congratulations Andrew. Grant then gave to announce his resignation from the State Attorney General’s Office to take a position with the U.S. Attorney General’s Office-Congratulations Grant. Ben gave for the Toyota hub cab found during the 11th Street Cleanup last Saturday. They hope to find the car at December’s cleanup. Camille gave for the cleanup as well. Andrew gave for forgetting his name badge. Fred gave for the speaker and the successful Ronald McDonald House meal last Thursday. Karen gave for the armadillo near the archives building and for Richard and the TTU/TAMU gave this Saturday. Carleton gave for his Dad who is still speaking to him after time on the ranch.
Announcements:
Lawrence thanked everyone for their work in getting speakers and asked that everyone look for speakers for November, which at present is wide open. Ben reported that 6 people showed up for the 11th Street Cleanup. Chris reported on the Ronald McDonald House meal.
Speaker Highlights:
Our speaker was Vanessa Davis, who was introduced by Fred White. Vanessa is a Program Manager at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. She gave an inspiring talk about justice, fairness and charity from a moral perspective. She related stories from her childhood in Midland and asked that we consider how we think of justice and react to its absence. She described the 3 types of relationships and that the I-Thou was the one in which personal justice was a key component. The talk was followed by some questions and a round of applause.
ROTARY SHARES
Labels: Club Hub
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Club Hub
October 3, 2007
Attendance: 18 members-64.3%
Total Members: 28
Prayer- Phyllis Sharp
Pledge-Andrew Weber
Four-Way Test-Bill Davidson
Visiting Rotarians: Mark Kapner-Downtown Club
Other Visitors: None
Speaker: Linda McDonoghy-Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Calendar:October 4-Ronald McDonald House
October 6-11th Street Clean up
October 10-Vanessa David
October 17-Dickey Grigg
October 24-Club Assembly
October 31-TBA
November 1-Ronald McDonald House
Loot Boot:
Lawrence gave regaling the membership with a story about a Texas Lady, rattlesnakes and gun play. Grant gave because he feels UT’s pain and for his Colorado trip. Ben gave reminding everyone about the 11th Street roadway beautification program (street cleanup) on Saturday the 6th. Camille gave for the loss of a benefactor and pride in her daughter teaching school in Mississippi. Mark Kepner, guest, gave for his trip to Long Beach, CA for a solar power meeting. Lonnie gave in honor of his owning a piece of the Green Bay Packers. Phyllis gave to remind everyone of the fund raiser and the need for silent auction items. Bill gave for the homeless guy at 12th and Windsor who is on vacation. Suzann gave for the plant she got at McKinney Roughs. Karen gave because she missed a couple meetings. Scot gave for his membership committee. Fred gave for the speaker and the Ronald McDonald House team this Thursday.
Announcements:
Ronald McDonald House is next Thursday the 4th. Club Assembly on the 24th of October. Next Board meeting on the 6th of November.
Speaker Highlights:
Our speaker was Linda McDonoghy, who was introduced by Fred White. Linda deals with false and fraudulent diplomas, which now include both higher education and high school. She regaled the group with much humor in telling the sad tale of those who obtain such fraudulent degrees. The Higher Education Coordinating Board regulates schools that want to issue diplomas in Texas. Her office maintains a list of fraudulent diploma issuing schools and organizations. The agency reveived a setback by a recent State Surpreme Court ruling that did not give the Board authority to regulate religious schools. You can find out how to obtain a fraudulent degree on line. Community Colleges, which have an open admissions policy, are victimized, as is the taxpayer, when fraudulent high school diplomas are issued to those who can pass the high school graduation tests.
ROTARY SHARES
Club Hub
October 3, 2007
Attendance: 18 members-64.3%
Total Members: 28
Prayer- Phyllis Sharp
Pledge-Andrew Weber
Four-Way Test-Bill Davidson
Visiting Rotarians: Mark Kapner-Downtown Club
Other Visitors: None
Speaker: Linda McDonoghy-Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Calendar:October 4-Ronald McDonald House
October 6-11th Street Clean up
October 10-Vanessa David
October 17-Dickey Grigg
October 24-Club Assembly
October 31-TBA
November 1-Ronald McDonald House
Loot Boot:
Lawrence gave regaling the membership with a story about a Texas Lady, rattlesnakes and gun play. Grant gave because he feels UT’s pain and for his Colorado trip. Ben gave reminding everyone about the 11th Street roadway beautification program (street cleanup) on Saturday the 6th. Camille gave for the loss of a benefactor and pride in her daughter teaching school in Mississippi. Mark Kepner, guest, gave for his trip to Long Beach, CA for a solar power meeting. Lonnie gave in honor of his owning a piece of the Green Bay Packers. Phyllis gave to remind everyone of the fund raiser and the need for silent auction items. Bill gave for the homeless guy at 12th and Windsor who is on vacation. Suzann gave for the plant she got at McKinney Roughs. Karen gave because she missed a couple meetings. Scot gave for his membership committee. Fred gave for the speaker and the Ronald McDonald House team this Thursday.
Announcements:
Ronald McDonald House is next Thursday the 4th. Club Assembly on the 24th of October. Next Board meeting on the 6th of November.
Speaker Highlights:
Our speaker was Linda McDonoghy, who was introduced by Fred White. Linda deals with false and fraudulent diplomas, which now include both higher education and high school. She regaled the group with much humor in telling the sad tale of those who obtain such fraudulent degrees. The Higher Education Coordinating Board regulates schools that want to issue diplomas in Texas. Her office maintains a list of fraudulent diploma issuing schools and organizations. The agency reveived a setback by a recent State Surpreme Court ruling that did not give the Board authority to regulate religious schools. You can find out how to obtain a fraudulent degree on line. Community Colleges, which have an open admissions policy, are victimized, as is the taxpayer, when fraudulent high school diplomas are issued to those who can pass the high school graduation tests.
ROTARY SHARES
Monday, October 01, 2007
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Club Hub
September 26, 2007
Attendance: 15 members-57.7%
Prayer-Phyllis Sharp
Pledge-Tim Flynn
Four-Way Test-Patrick Reinhart
Visiting Rotarians: None
Other Visitors: Lee Couch-New member
Calendar:October 2-Board Meeting
October 3-Linda McDonoughy
October 4-Ronald McDonald House
October 6-11th Street Clean up
October 10-Vanessa David
October 17-Dickey Grigg
October 24-Club Assembly
October 31-TBA
November 1-Ronald McDonald House
Loot Boot:
Bill gave on general principle and his pending trip to Italy. Lee gave for his dog that had 9 retrieves. Camille gave for the trouble with CHIP and her daughter in Mississippi. Lawrence gave for his being glad to be back in Texas after vacation. Scott gave in asking members to meet each other outside the club meeting once in a while. Ben gave to remind everyone of the 11th Street Clean up on October 6th. Carleton gave for being back home.
Announcements:
Ronald McDonald House is next Thursday the 4th. Board meeting on the 2nd.
Speaker Highlights:
Our speaker was Terrell Blodgett, who was introduced by Jerry Conn. Mr. Blodgett spoke at length about former Governor Pat Neff. Gov Neff also served many years as the President of Baylor University. He discussed his recently published book about the interesting former Governor. Sul Ross, Ann Richards and pat Neff all were from Waco, attended Baylor University and served as Governor of Texas. Gov Neff was the first Governor to fly in an airplane. He was an ardent temperance believer. He founded the State parks system and launched the gas tax and the highway system. He also pardoned the blues singer Lead Belly.
ROTARY SHARES
Club Hub
September 26, 2007
Attendance: 15 members-57.7%
Prayer-Phyllis Sharp
Pledge-Tim Flynn
Four-Way Test-Patrick Reinhart
Visiting Rotarians: None
Other Visitors: Lee Couch-New member
Calendar:October 2-Board Meeting
October 3-Linda McDonoughy
October 4-Ronald McDonald House
October 6-11th Street Clean up
October 10-Vanessa David
October 17-Dickey Grigg
October 24-Club Assembly
October 31-TBA
November 1-Ronald McDonald House
Loot Boot:
Bill gave on general principle and his pending trip to Italy. Lee gave for his dog that had 9 retrieves. Camille gave for the trouble with CHIP and her daughter in Mississippi. Lawrence gave for his being glad to be back in Texas after vacation. Scott gave in asking members to meet each other outside the club meeting once in a while. Ben gave to remind everyone of the 11th Street Clean up on October 6th. Carleton gave for being back home.
Announcements:
Ronald McDonald House is next Thursday the 4th. Board meeting on the 2nd.
Speaker Highlights:
Our speaker was Terrell Blodgett, who was introduced by Jerry Conn. Mr. Blodgett spoke at length about former Governor Pat Neff. Gov Neff also served many years as the President of Baylor University. He discussed his recently published book about the interesting former Governor. Sul Ross, Ann Richards and pat Neff all were from Waco, attended Baylor University and served as Governor of Texas. Gov Neff was the first Governor to fly in an airplane. He was an ardent temperance believer. He founded the State parks system and launched the gas tax and the highway system. He also pardoned the blues singer Lead Belly.
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