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The Rotary
Club of Space Center (Houston), Texas, and U.S.A.
Club 2010 District 5890
Chartered
August 6, 1964
Club Meeting
Information
Rotary Year
2013-2014
The regular meetings of Rotary were held
at the Bay Oaks Country Club and called to order by President
Sheyl Berg. Dr. Jack Bacon
normally led the singing and
Dennis
Dillon said the
prayer. Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American Flag and the Four Way
Test; and introducing visitors and guests
were by different members of the Club each meeting. A Rotary
moment by a Club member was also a regular
feature of the program. A Rotary family out was usually
twice a month at local restaurants and fellowship golf about
every week weather permitting. Distinguished guests
visited the Club periodically and are noted in the
respected meeting dates below.
July 1, 2013
No Club Meeting
July 8, 2013
Assistant District 5890 Vicki
Brentin briefed the Club on what the 2013-14 Rotary
International motto, Engage Rotary and Change Lives, means to
Rotarians and to the world who Rotary serves.
July 15, 2013
Two new members, Mark Hollis
and Dr. Carl Stockton gave an overview of their life’s
biography. Stan Galanski, Suzi Howe, and Sheryl Berg
presented their perspective on the Rotary International
Convention in Lisbon, Portugal.
July 22, 2013
Debra
Cannon, Houston Zoo President; CEO, spoke on the
Houston Zoo. Kaci
Hanson (center) was inducted as a Red Badger. Mary Alys
Cherry, right, was her sponsor.
July 29, 2013
Mark Smith, Principal
of Whitcomb Elementary, spoke on the EarlyAct FirstKnight at
Whitcomb Elementary and about the school itself. He
continued to praise the Club for the support in the EarlyAct
First Knight program at the school and said that he was
blessed not only by Rotary but the relationship with the Club
members. He also noted that the school had 28 languages
and that over 40% of the students were at risk. Appoline
Leman
from Belgium (center) exchanged flags with President Berg
(left).
August 5,
2013
District 5890 Governor
Bob Gebhard
gave an overview of his vision for the District for the Rotary
year. His focus was membership, The Rotary Foundation,
and fellowship/networking. He followed his presentation
with a moving Rotary Moment regarding Angola Prison in
Louisiana. Kevin
Barlow, Dr.
Carl Stockton, and Dr. Mrinal Mugdh
Varma received their blue
badges.
August 12,
2013
Butch Hosler
and Bruce Litton talked about Team River Runner’s organization
“Paddle Sports” for wounded vets from Iraq and Afghanistan
other vets with cancer, diabetes, etc. Established Aug
2004 at Walter Reed Hospital. Activities occurred at
pools, local river outings, local open water (bay/ocean/lakes)
and family or get away events.
Aug 19,
2013
Steve
Stockman, US Congressman Texas gave an update on the U. S.
Congress. Marcus Rohl (center, in
bound student from Sweden, was presented his Blue Badge as a
member of the Club."
Aug 26,
2013
Harris County Judge Ed
Emmett presented the program and discussed the disposition
of the Astro Dome, Healthcare in Harris County, Houston Port,
and the Highway System. Anna
Coupry, inbound student from Fance was introduced to the
members.
September 2, 2013
No Meeting - Labor
Day
September 9, 2013
Meredith Iler
discussed the "Helping a Hero" program. Jon McKinnie
presented new member Wendy Holley her red
badge.
September 16, 2013
Kirk Shireman,
Johnson Space Center (JSC) Deputy
Director presented a status of NASA and JSC.
September 23,
2013
Dr. Greg Smith, CCISD Superintendent intoduced
a team of instructors and
students who build an airplane as part of the
Clear Springs HS Engineering Program. Mike Sullivan,
Houston City Councilman, was
a guest of the Club.
September
30, 2013
Amy Ammerman, San Jacinto
College discussed Veterans Initiatives at San Jacinto
College. Gary Renola received his red badge.
October 7, 2013
Phil Sandlin, Harris County Constable Pct 8, talked about crime
trends in Clear Lake area. He also showed a video "Run,
Hide, and Fight" regarding shooters. Scott Rainey,
Shirmporee Chair, gave an update on the Shirmporee.
October
14, 2013
No Meeting - Columbus Day
October 21, 2013
Fred Lewis, of
the Bronze Eagles, showed a slide presentation titled "Summer
Flight Academy/Houston Fl-in" and urged the Club to be an
active supporter of the program. Rtn. M. Prakash
of India exchanged his club, Rotary Club of Navi Mumbai
Sunrise, District 3140, Club No. 76727, VASUDHAIVAKUTUMBAKAM,
banner with President Berg. Revision to the Club’s
Bylaws was approved unanimously. The "Shrimp" made a
visit to the and encouraged all to be there October 21 for the
40th Shrimporee
October 28,
2013
Terry
Ziegler, Rotary District Foundation
Chair spoke on Rotary’s Rose Bowl Float in 2011 and The Rotary
Foundation.
November 4, 2013
Stan Galanski, WASRAG --- "Water /
Sanitation Rotary Programs
November 11,
2013
No Meeting - Veterans
Day
November 18, 2013
Sami Khaleeq - Rotary District Social
Media Trainer -- "Use of Social Media"
November 25, 2013
No Meeting - Thanksgiving
Week
December 2,
2013
Christmas Program at
University Houston - Clear Lake
December 9,
2013
Dr. Smith,
Superintendent of the Clear Creek Independent School
District, presented scholarships provided by the Club to 6
Clear Creek Independent School District students.
Also the choir
from Clear Creek High
School provided some holiday
music.
December 16,
2013
Scott Stephens ---"Cody Stephens Foundation -
EKG Testing"
December 23, 2013
No
Meeting - Christmas
Week
December 30, 2013
No Meeting - New Years
Week
January 06, 2014
Wayne
Stanton and Why End Polio? Because We Can
January 13, 2014
Mike
Niemeyer, Channel View ISD --- "Iron Man Presentation"
January 20, 2014
No
Meeeting - MLK Holiday
January 27, 2014
Dr Abdel Fustok
--- "Wellness, Disease and Nutrition". Wendy Holley
completed her Red Badge requirements and received her "blue
bladge".
February 03, 2014
Pam Helm (left),
Devereaux Foundation - "Mental Health Programs in League
City". C.A. Shields (center)
received his Red Badge presented by Assistant District
Governor Dr. Vissett Sun.
February 10, 2014
Sandra Strickhouser, Houston Symphony
League - "Choral Group - Singing Valentine's Day Songs".
Michael Thomas received his Red Badge presented by
former Districit 5890 Governor Suzie Howe. The
membership sang happy birthday to former District 589 Governor
Floyd D. Boze for his 96th
birthday on Febraury 7. PDG
Boze passsed
away February 20, 2014.
February 17, 2014
No Meeting - President's
Day
February 24, 2014
Anna
Coupry, International Youth Exchange Student provided a
presentation on her native country, France, and highlights of
her visit in America. John Wren (left)
and Forest Smith (right) was inducted into the
membership by President Berg.
March 03,
2014
Wamboi Johnson, Harris Co
Youth Village - "Venture Crew Program"
March 10,
2014
Bob Mitchell, Bay Area
Economic Partnership - "Economic Issues in Bay Area"
March 17, 2014
John
Cates. Lifeway International - Adult Drug Recovery
Program
March 24, 2014
Marcus Rohl, Rotary Exchange
Student, from Sweden, presented a slide show on his
native country and spoke about his experiences in the U.
S. Club member, John Nugent, introduded Charles
Foster of Foster Quan LLP who spoke on Immigration Law
Issues.
March 31, 2014
Lisa
Holbrook, Assistance League of the Bay Area, - 2013
Accomplishments of Assistance
League
April 7,
2014
Emily Norman,
outbound Rotary Exchange Student to Belgium in
RY 2012-13, and Sarah Otto, outbound Rotary
Exchange Student to Sweden in RY 2012-13, made presentations
on their time spent in the respective exchange country.
April 14,
2014
Brenda Hellyer, Chancellor San Jacinto College presented
a status of the San Jacinto College
System.
April 21, 2014
Houston City Council District
G, Oliver Pennington, gave an overview of the issues in
confronting the City of Houston. The parents of
Marcus Rohl, inbound student from Sweden, visited the
Club. Club member Jerrold Dewease
was acknowledged
by President Berg for receiving knighthood at the April
15 Early Act First Knight program at Whitcomb
Elementary.
April 28,
2014
Tim Budzik, Houston
Technology Center, Managing Director at JSC Campus gave
a presetntation on the Space Port Houston/Ellington
Airport. Michael Gifford, Ronald Stretbich, and Janice
Albro were inducted as new Club members.
May 5,
2014
Jillian Howard CCISD Elementary
Teacher Texas Elementary Teacher of the
Year
May 12, 2014
Betty McCulloch, CCISD
Secondary Teacher of the Year and Regional
Finalist
May 19,
2014
Excellence in
Education
May 26, 2014
No Meeting -
Memorial Day
June 2,
2014
Dr Dorthea Lerman, Director of Center
for Autism at University of Houston at Clear
Lake
June 9, 2014
Michael Payne,
Executive Director of Bike Houston Future in Your Community
June 16, 2014
Mike Fitzpatrick, Outspake the
Brave Music for Veterans and an update
on the Texas River Runner porgram.
June 23,
2014
Installation of Rotary Club of Space Center
2014-15 Officers and Directors by District 5890 Governor Lisa
Faith Massey
June 30, 2014
President Berg's last Club meeting was
filled with emotion and excitment. She gave an comprehinsive
overview of her Rotary year with emphasis on the youth,
military veterans, and literacy. As always her presentaion was
heart felt and informative. An unquiqe approach to recognizing
the military veterans was by having her spouse, Stu, sing the
theme song of each branch of service and have the respective
Club members stand. She rewarded each on with a small USA
flag. She gave out awards to Suzi Howe, Jerrold Dewease, Jerry
Smith, Marilyn Musial, and John Branch. She recognized Wendy
Holley as an outstanding new member Rotarian. Rotary
Interantional Exchange students Anna Coupry, Marcus Rhold, and
Megan Scoffield were present.
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