President Coney reminded the membership that meetings can be made up with other clubs on line.  Assistant District 5890 Governor Chris Schneider presented an award for Outstanding Service and Dedication on behalf of District 5890 Governor Sunny Sharma to Floyd Boze

Mike Hernandez introduced Randy Hornig representing the Sam Houston Area Council of Boy Scouts.  The Council is planning for 2011 and is recruiting volunteers to help with events and fund raising.  Volunteer sign up cards are on each table.  President Coney demonstrated accessing the club web site, pointed out the tremendous amount of information available on the site, and recognized Jerrold Dewease for the many hours he has invested in building the data base.  He asked everyone to spend some time tinkering with the web site.  Any one needing help in accessing the site can see Jerrold before or after Rotary meetings.  There is no meeting next week, however, members are reminded that the Board has approved the Bylaw revisions and we will be voting on those this month.  They are posted on the web site.

Mike “Big Chief Shrimp” Dennard discussed plans for the upcoming Shrimporee.  He noted that Shrimporee is the Club’s major fundraiser, and also begins the process each year of serving those who need our help.  Space Center Rotary supports 25 domestic and 13 international projects, and the bulk of the funding is provided by Shrimporee and Springoree.  Dr. Greg Smith announced that he has received 9 of the 18 baskets for the silent auction.  Courtney Lindbergh is collecting ticket sale money.  Any unsold tickets need to be returned to her.  Only 46 people have paid to date.  Funds from ticket sales are what pay for the food for Shrimporee, so your ticket money needs to be turned in as soon as possible.  Alice May-Sexton displayed the David Yurman necklace donated by Lewis Jewelers for the raffle.  The necklace is valued at $2500.  Raffle tickets are $10 each or 6 for $50.  Scott Rainey reported that sponsors are up to $40,500.  He recognized Gene Tromblee as a $5000 donor and Mike Cornett for his double sponsorship through Storage Corral and Texas Citizens Bank.  The Big Chief Shrimp (minus his shrimp head) reminded everyone that the last two planning meetings are tomorrow and next Tuesday, and asked that everyone please take care of their pledges as soon as possible.  Be sure to tell your friends about Shrimporee, and sell tickets!

Suzi Howe asked for a donation for a student in need of a computer monitor.  Micki Czarnik announced that the Ladies of Rotary will meet for lunch on October 13th at Tommy’s Restaurant on Bay Area.  Desserts are needed for the Shrimporee sweet booth.  Jack Lister announced that they are still looking for 2 more host families for a student from Slovakia.  The Clear Creek High School attendance zone is preferred.  The meeting adjourned with a reminder that there is no meeting next week due to the Columbus Day holiday.

See Club meeting and October 5 Shrimporee Planning Meeting in photos.