December 8, 2014
The Club meeting was held at the Universtiy of Houston at Clear Lake due to the unavailability of the Bay Oaks Country Club.  Dana Morgan, Director of Career and Technical Education for Clear Creek Indedpendent School District, was to discuss programs supported by the Space Center Rotary Club Endowment Foundation, but was not available.  As a results a impromptu Club assembly came about.  Carl Stockman welcomed the Club members on the behalf of the University.  Alan Wylie noted that 16 long term and 7 short term applicants were reviewed with the objectiive of selecting 2 each  for the Rotary Exchange Student program.  Dr. Jack Bacon updated the members on projects by the Enginners Without Walls and noted that he would not be availabe for the Early Act First Knight program at Whitcomb Elementary in January.  Darryl Smith asked for 2 Club members to take over Jerry Smith's role in the Shrimporee live auction.  Mike Hesse noted the success of the Orion's first flight and gratulated those Club members involved.  Jon Mckinnie updated the members on Rotary membership.  The Club continued to take leadership role in this area for District 5890. Nine of the singers in the Bay Area Youth Singers advanced in competition according to Delia Stephens.  Roger Donnelly noted that 65 guests have signed upfor the Christmas party with a few undecided.  Dr. Vissett Sun received a Paul Harris plus 3 pin.

President Rainey read a letter from Judy Slocumb of Independence Village thanking the Club for the $1,000 donation.  Three Random Acts of Kindness were given at the Club meeting.  The eighteenth Random Act of Kindness was to Interfaith Caring Ministries recommended by Olive Riker.  Executive Director Suzy Domingo received the check for $1,000 to help purchase a much needed truck. The ninteenth Act of Kindness was to Women of Rotary recommended by Micki Czarnik.  Kay McKinnie received the $1,000 donation.  The donation was used for a variety of needs such as food for needy family at holidays, gift certificates for homeless family, and single parent with needs. The twentieth Act of Kindness was to the Christian Outreach Alliance recommended by Bill Metzler.  Associate Pastor of the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church Katrina Pennington  received the $1,000 donation. The association plans to build a community center for homeless families.   

December 15, 2014
Stephanie Alvarez, Student Life Group at San Jacinto College (SJC), discussed the  Food Pantry Program.  The San Jacinto Food pantry was established in Fall 2013 as a student run food assistance program that distributes food products to any enrolled SJC student in need.  The Food Pantry is committed to serving the student body of all San Jacinto College students.  Stephen Oglesbee was inducted as new member. 

The twenty first Random Act of Kindness was the United Methodist Action Reach-out Mission by Youth (UM ARMY) recommeded by Dick Meyer. President Rainey presented David Sabom, Executive Director for U. M. Army-Texas Conference, a check for $1,000 at the December 15, 2014 Club meeting. Read excerpt from the UM ARMY's website.

December 17, 2014
The twenty second Random Act of Kindness Tim Hagan recommeded by Dick Meyer.  Dick presented Tim a check for $1,000 at 5:30 pm on the December 17, 2014 at the home of his host family, Penny Skov, 117 Greenridge Circle, League City, Texas. Tim was an hourly construction worker with no benefits who experienced an automotive accident.  Jerrold Dewease joined Dick visiting with Tim and Penny.  David Stoval of the  U. M. Army -Texas Conference was also present. Read more about Tim from Dick's email to President Rainey.

December 18, 2014
The annual Christmas party was held at the Bay Oaks Country Club coordinated again this year by Roger Donnelly.  Sixty five persons including Rotary Exchange Students and Rotary District 5890 Rotarians enjoyed warm fellowship mixed with fun from the Gift Grab and Christmas cheer provided by Mike Hesse. The Gift Grab has been a fun tradition for several years and was enjoyed by all who participated. See selected photos from a picture gallery provided by Carl's photos.

December 22, 2014
No Meeting - Christmas Week

December 23, 2014
The Twenty Third Random Act of Kindness was the Brignac family recommeded by Jerry Smith.  President Rainey presented Mike Bragnac $1,000 at 11 am at St. Clair Catholic Church 3131 El Dorado Boulevard, Houston, TX.  Rotarians Jerry Smith and Jerrold Dewease were also present.

The Twenty Four Random Act of Kindness was Eve Warnack recommeded by Alan Wylie. President Rainey presented Eve Warnack $1,000 at 12 noon at Fuddruckers Restaurant on NASA Parway in the City of Nassau Bay. President Rainey was joined by Rotarians Jerry Smith, Gary Johnson, and Jerrold Dewease. Attending also were Gary's wife and son and Eve's daughters Adrianne and Kayla. The event was staged as having lunch with the Johnson's. See group picture except for Gary's daughter. Eve is to the left of President Rainey.

December 24, 2014
The Twenty Fifth Random Act of Kindness was Richard and Ginger Smith recommeded by Mary Alys Cherry.   President Rainey presented Richard and Ginger $1,000 at 10 am at the Regency Village located 409 Greene St. Webster, TX.  Rotarians Delia Stephens and Jerrold Dewease were also present in addition to several members of the Smith's church.

December 29, 2014
No Meeting - New Years Week.  President Rainey sent an email to the Club Officers and Board of Directors expressing his appreciation for a great first half year:  

"I want to thank each of you for all you have done to make the first half of the Rotary Year FANTASTIC!!  Each of you have taken the leadership role and owned it, providing a strong foundation for the club.  I could not be more thrilled with our officer line up to carry us forward for many years.
Thank you very much!
Scott" 
 
January 5, 2015
Jan Wheeler, Executive Director of Project Joy and Hope.  Dr. David Taylor reviewed the memorial for the Club members who are veterans.  Nancy Anderson, Darryl Smith, and Xavier Vargas  received their Floyd Boze Fellowships.

January 8, 2015
The second knighting of the Early Act First Knight (EAFK) program was held in the cafetorium of Whitcomb Elementary. Principal Diana Kattner and Club President Scott Rainey made the opening remarks to a cafetorium full of excited students from kindergarten to the fifth grade with Sir James talking about chivalry and character ethics. Ten Rotarians were present to help in the program.  An interesting note was the awarding of three students in the same family and grandparents who traveled from New Brunfels, Texas to surprise their grandson.  Informal conversation with the teachers indicated the program remainded effective and expressed hope that Rotary would continue it.

January 12, 2015  
Teri Crawford was presented a Floyd Boze Fellowship by Floyd’s daughter, Ann.  The second Club Assembly began with President Rainey providing an overview of Membership, Random Acts of Kindness, Early Act First Knight program, and Youth Village involvement.  The Club had not been involved with the Youth Village the first part of the year, but he was hoping it would the second half.  Mark Hollis spoke on Club:  Billy Smith was the Parliamentarian, Jerrold Dewease the Historian, Carl Lawrence the Photographer, Jon McKinnie the Webmaster, and Jorge Hernandez programs chair.  Mark mentioned that the deceased member memorial at Clear Lake Park will be updated.  Dr. David Taylor discussed the golf tournament.  President Rainey spoke for Dr. Carl Stockman regarding the Vocational Directorate: The Excellence in Public Service program has been presented and the Excellence in Education is schedule later in the year.  Carl has been more active in the selection process this year.   Teri Crawford provided an overview of the Directorate Community Service:  The San Jac College food drive was very successful, roses for seniors is coming up in February, and February 9 is clothing drive for San Jac College.  Dick Meyer briefed the Club for Dennis Paul on International Directorate B:  The Club is sponsoring one Ambassadorial Scholar, need someone to head up the World Health program, Rotary  Youth exchange is going well with two inbounds and one outbound student.  Mike Porterfield talked about the New Generations Directorate.  Early Act First Knight at Whitcomb Elementary remains an very effective program, 5 scholarships were given to local high school students, Interact remains strong at two high schools, and a Rotaract program is being formulated.

January 14, 2015
President Rainey and twenty Club members met with Rotary International President Gary C. K. Huang and his wife, District 5890 Governor Lisa Faith Massey and other District officials at the office of Peter Wuenschel, Executive Directive of Communities in Schools, in Webster, Texas January 14, 2014 at 10:30 am to present Shanna  (L to R: President Rainey, Shanna, President Huang and his wife, District 5890 Governor Lisa Faith Massey) $1,000 twenty sixth Random Act of Kindness.  The act of kindness was recommended by Darryl Smith.  President Rainey gave an outstanding overview of Rotary and the meaning of the Random Act of Kindness program directing his remarks toward Shanna.  President Huang in turn briefed the group again addressing Shanna.  Both presentations gave an excellence perspective on Rotary. 

January 19, 2015
No Club meeting - Holiday

January 22, 2015
The twenty seventh Random Act of Kindness was Blessed Bag recommeded  by David Coney.  President Rainey presented Kris Mete (right) $1,000 at 9:30 am at Bay Oaks Country Club Houston, Texas.  Rotarians David Coney, Art Wood, Jerry Smith, and Jerrold Dewease were also present.

January 26, 2015
Jim Johnson, Head Librarian of the Clear Lake City - County Freeman Branch Library, discussed the functions of the library and about the Lee Innovative Lab which featured 3D printing.  J. B. Fox  received a diamond Paul Harris Fellowship pin becoming a Paul Harris Major Donor and five others received a Paul Harris Fellowship; Adrienne Sun, Ina Donnelly, Debbie Kropp, Richard Jackson, and Martha Bowles.

February 2, 2015
Captain Jeffrey Lamar gave an overview of the Harris County Pct 2 Constable office.   Kathy Smith was presented a Paul Harris Fellowship.  President Rainey noted that former Club president Vic Maria passed away January 15.  Wendy Holley, Steve Owens, and Forest Smith discussed the upcoming Springoree to be  held May 14 at the Houston Yatch Club.  Mike Cornett briefed the Club on the activities of the Membership committees.  John Branch standing in for Jerry Smith encouraged members to be part of the Valentines for Seniors on February 13.  Local retirement and nursing homes will be visited by Rotarians and roses given to the members.   Golf Tournment is scheduled for June 1.

February 9, 2015
Ron Hopkins (left)  of San Jacinto College discussed Men of Honor Program.  The Club members brought a table full of clothing for the program.  Mike Shaw (left center) was inducted as a new member.  David Shaw, his uncle and former charter member of the Club, was present for the induction.  Rodolfo Gonzalez  (left) introduced the RNASA Board.

February 13, 2015
About 10 Rotarians meet at 8:45 am at Brookdale to prep roses for the seniors.    Four assisted and nursing homes were visited giving  about 400  roses.

February 16, 2015
No Club meeting - President's Day Holiday

Februrary 23, 2015
Scott Parazynski, MD  and former NASA Astronaut discussed Extremes in Human Exploration.

February 24, 2015
The third knighting of the Early Act First Knight (EAFK) program was held in the cafetorium of Whitcomb Elementary. Principal Diana Kattner and Club President Scott Rainey made the opening remarks to a cafetorium full of excited students from kindergarten to the fifth grade with Sir James talking about chivalry and character ethics. Seven Rotarians were present to help in the program. Informal conversation with parents indicated the program remainded effective and expressed hope that Rotary would continue it.

March 2, 2015
John Cotterell, HLSR Speakers Committee Coordinator, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Programs.  The Twenty Eight Random Act of Kindness was for Camp Cullen, YMCA, recommeded by Nanci Rutledge.  President Rainey presented David Hopkins (right) of the YMCA Board a check for $1,000 for the Camp.

March 4, 2015
The Twenty Ninth Random Act of Kindness: Roxanne Underwood recommended by Nancy Anderson.  President Rainey presented Roxanne a check for $2,000  at 9:30 am at the Remax Real Estate office located at 3032 Marina Bay Dr Ste 200  League City, TX 77573. Roxanne's parents and four Rotarians were also present.

March 9, 2015
There was no formal program.  Several activites were discussed by the Club members: David Coney and The Rotary Foundation, Forest Smith and the Springoree, and Dr. David Taylor and the golf tourament.  Roger Donnely talked about his experience playing basketball, Kristyan De Hayos completed his red badge check list, and Jame Tolar (right center) was inducted as a new member.  J. B.  Fox turned 92, the oldest member of the Club.

The thirtieth and thirty first Random Acts of Kindness: Paul Heaven recommended by Scott Rainey. President Rainey presented Cathy Heaven a check for $2,000.

March 13, 2015
The Thirtieth Second Random Act of Kindness was  Mom recommended by Marilyn Musial. Marilyn sent an email to Scott about an urgent need for a family of three, whose children attend Whitcomb Elementary. The family has moved from apartment to apartment all year and now they do not have a place to live and have no money. The 2 girls and their mother need to purchase three one-way bus tickets out of town to the safety of their family. Treasurer Ralph Kramer presented the Mom a check for $1,000 at Whitcomb Elementary at 11:45 March 13, 2015.  Rotarians Darryl Smith and Alan Wylie were also present.

March 16, 2015
Veronica Seyl - Texas Aerospace Scholars discussing  the kids who benefit from the RNASA scholarships.  The Thirty Thirdth Random Act of Kindness: Margarita Lara recommeded by Art Wood. President Rainey presented Margarita a check for $1,000.   Robella Williams was inducted as a new member.

March 23, 2015
Inbound Rotary Exchange Students Reese Chen,Taiwan (left) and Adam Sczcepanek, Poland (right) gave slides presentations on their respective country and visit to the U.S.A.  Randal Straach (center) was inducted as a new member.

The Thirty Fourth  Random Act of Kindness was Jamie Defabio recommeded by Olive Riker. President Rainey presented Jamie (right) a check for $1,000.

March 30, 2015
Veronica Seyl (left)  of Texas Aerospace Scholars discussing the kids who benefit from the RNASA scholarships.  District Governor Massey presented Kathleen Bacon, Kevin Crawford, Anangela  Gonzalez, Howard DeCastro, and Jesse DeWease received Paul Harris Fellowships. Lou Gaigher received a Paul Harris Fellow plus.   Photo L to R: President Rainey, DG Lisa Faith Massey, Jack Bacon, Kathleen Bacon, Patty Branch, John Branch, Kevin Crawford, Teri Crawford, Andrea Coney, David Coney, Rae DeCastro, Howard DeCastro, Rodolfo Gonzalez, Anangela Gonzalez, Lou Gaigher, J. B. Fox, Suzie Howe. 

April 6, 2015
Eunhye Kong, (right) South Korean Rotary Ambassasorial Scholar,  Rotary Year 2006-2007  discussed US Citizenship through Rotary and Ambassadorial Scholars.  Jane Davis (center) was inducted as a new member.  The Thirty Fifth Random Act of Kindness was Ricardo Gitierrez recommeded by Sheryl Berg. President Rainey presented Ricardo a check for $1,000 2:30 PM at San Jacinto College South 13735 Beamer Road Houston, Texas.  Rotarian Jerrold Dewease and Ron Hopkins of San Jac's Men of Honor were also present.

April 10, 2015
The Thirty Sixth Random Act of Kindness: Melissa Dimicelli recommeded  by Mike Cornett. President Rainey presented Melissa a check for $1,000 9:30 AM at her home in southeast Houston. Rotarians Mike Cornett, Steve Owens, and Jerrold Dewease as well as two friends of the family were also present.

April 11, 2015
The Hartman-Lister pancake breakfast was held at the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church with  over 200 tickets sold.  Kim Scofield and Ann Beatty coordinated the event.

April 13, 2015
Brenda Hellyer - Chancellor San Jacinto College  discussed the State of San Jacinto College.  Chris Bertini, a former Rotarian, was inducted as a new member.

April 14, 2015
The fourth knighting of the Early Act First Knight (EAFK) program was held in the cafetorium of Whitcomb Elementary. Principal Diana Kattner and Club President Scott Rainey made the opening remarks to a cafetorium full of excited students from kindergarten to the fifth grade with Sir James talking about chivalry and character ethics.  Eleven Rotarians including CCIS Superintendent Dr. Greg Smith were present to help in the program.   The program continues to have unique situations.  One student had nine family members and another eight.  Also a student received  her third award.  The same family had another student that received two.

April 20, 2015
Tom Kartrude, Director of  Armand Bayou Nature Center dicussed the Armand Bayou Nature Center and how to support it.

The Thirty Seventh Random Act of Kindness: Polly Zuniga recommeded by Steve Owens. President Rainey presented Polly a check for $1,000 1:45 PM April 20, 2015 at Life Point Church League City, TX. Rotarians Steve Owens and Jerrold Dewease, Steve's wife Keri as well the church's pastor and two friends of the family were also present. See photo.  Read some feedback on the gift.  

April 24, 2015
The Thirthy Eight Random Act of Kindness: Jay and Helen Banks recommeded by John Nugent. Jerrold Dewease accompanied by John Nugent presented Jay and Helen Banks a check for $1,000 at 4:45 PM April 24, 2015 at their home 2113 Willow Wisp, Seabrook, Texas.

The 29th Rotary National Award for Space Achievement (RNASA) Foundation selected  Col. Robert D. Cabana (NASA photo)
to receive the National Space Trophy Award.  Cabana received the award at the awards gala at the Houston Hyatt Regency Imperial Ballroom on April 24, 2015.

April 27, 2015
Melanie Saunders - Associate Director Johnson Space Center discussed status of NASA and JSC.  Vallerie Miller (center) was inducted as the 22nd new member.  Ron Streibich received a Floyd Boze Fellowship.

May 4, 2015
Diana Kattner, (right) Principal Whitcomb Elementary, discussed the Early Act First Knight program at Whitcomb Elementary.  Mallory Lee, third grade teacher, and  Diana praised the program as well as mentioning the Random Act of Kindness provided one of the students parents.  Martha Bowles received a Rotary International scarf from  Assistant District 5890 Governor Eric Liu  for support of President Rainey during the Rotary year.  Kim Scofield (right) was named Interact District 5890 Rotarian Advisor of the Year.

May 11, 2015
Teacher of the Year Ceremony was at South Shore Harbour Convention Center.  The ceremony was considered a Club meeting.  CCISD superintendent Dr. Greg Smith was presented a Paul Harris Fellowship by Club President Rainey.  It was Dr. Smith's third fellowship.  Six finalist  were named from 44 candidates for the teacher of the year award with Tonia Roque (right in photo), fourth grade teacher at Landolt Elementary, and Anthony Tran (left in photo), high school teacher at Clear Falls High School, named teachers of the year. (See photo).

May 12, 2015
The Thirty Ninth Random Act of Kindness was Bailey Lazier recommeded by Dick Meyer. President Rainey presented Bailey a check for $1,000 12:30 PM May 12, 2015 at Life Point Church League City, TX. Rotarians Steve Owens, John Branch, and Jerrold Dewease, and Steve's wife Keri as well the church's were  present. See photo of group, Bailey is second from left.

May 14, 2015
The 14th annual second major fundraiser and the 8th Springoree was held at the Houston Yacht Club in La Porte, Texas to express the Club's gratitude to the sponsors of the Shrimporee and for a fun filled evening for all of the guests.  About 125 Rotarians, sponsors, and other guests enjoyed an evening of camaraderie, lively bidding on auction items, good food, and entertaining music by a DJ.  Among the guests were District 5890 Governor Lisa Faith Massey, former District 5890 Governors Bob Gebhard and spouse, and Andy Small wood, and District 5890 Governor Nominee Eric Liu and spouse.  The success of the event was attributed to the diligence and hard work of the dedicated Springoree committee which consisted of Wendy Holley, Forest Smith, Xavier Vargas, Steve Owens, and Ralph Kramer.  A total of nineteen live auction items and forty five silent auction items contributed to a total of over $11,000 net income available to continue the community and international work of the Club.  The raffle prize was a watch donated by Lewis Jewelers and the theme was sports "tailgating".

May 18, 2015
CCISD Teachers of the year Tonia Roque, fourth grade teacher at Landolt Elementary, and Anthony Tran, high school teacher at Clear Falls High School, were the guest speakers.  John Branch received a Floyd Boze Fellowship.  Several students received scholarships from the Space Center Rotary Club Endowment Foundation.  Fortieth and Forty First Random Acts of Kindness were Bronze Eagles recommeded by the Club 's Board of Directors. President Rainey presented Darry Smith a check for $2,000.

May 25, 2015
No Club Meeting - Memorial Day Holiday

May 26, 2015
Knighting Ceremony at Whitcomb Elementary on the virtue of Citizenship/Service.  Nine Rotarians assisted Sir James in the program with  CCISD superintendent Dr. Greg Smith and board member Ann Hammond also present.  The program was as exciting as ever even after three years.  It was the third time for two of the students.

May 28, 2015
The Forty Second Random Act of Kindness was given to Stacie Lewis Roberts recommeded by Darryl Smith. Darryl presented Stacie a check for $1,000 830 AM at Dunbar Middle School, Dickinson, Texas. Rotarian Jerrold Dewease, and Dunbar Middle School Principal, Dr. Vonda Washington, were present. See photo of Stacie (left) and Darryl.

May 29, 2015
The first presentation by the Harris County Youth Village (HCYV) was attended by twelve Rotarians and three other guests.  There were about 15 students with faculty members present including Thomas and Wamobia Johnson, liaison with the Club.  Michael Thomas was the Club’s contact.  Each of the six presentations was made by two of the students.  The subject was to make and market shoes.  Overall the teams did very well.  Several of the students stood out and were very comfortable making the presentation and with the question and answer session that followed the presentation.  The presentation was held at the Texas Roadhouse Restaurant provided by Rotarian Tony Bloomfield of The Texas Roadhouse.  The Texas Roadhouse also furnished a steak meal for all the attendees.

June 1, 2015
The Club hosted its first Golf Tournament in many years at the Bay Oaks Country Club (one of the area’s premier courses) on June 1, 2015 with registration at 11:30 am, putting contest at noon, shotgun at 1:00pm and fees of $125 Player / $500 Team.  Roger Donnelly was named the tournament chair. The tournament made about $38,000 with $15,000 going to the Folds of Honor organization. The Club reserved the golf course for May 9, 2016 for next year’s tournament.  There was no Club meeting.

June 8, 2015
Debbie Simmons, Executive Director Anchor Point, discussed the future of children by educating and empowering parents because no one is beyond hope.  Their approach is a multi-faceted 501c(3) ministry that delivers hope to families including pregnant teens and women, babies on the way, troubled youth and their families, foster and adopted children, and families considering adoption.  Jorge Hernandez received a Paul Harris Fellowship.  The Forty Third Random Act of Kindness was Elan Vorzman recommeded by Jon McKinnie. President Rainey presented Elan a check for $1,000 Monday morning June 8, 2015 at Bankers Life and Casualty Company 18333 Egret Bay Blvd #660, Houston, Texas. Rotarians John McKinnie, Sherry Bogus, and Sheryl Byrd were also present.

June 10, 2015
The Forty Fourth Random Act of Kindness was the Jankovsky Family recommeded by John Wren. President Rainey presented Aaron a check for $1,000 3:00 PM at Project Joy and Hope on 3219 Tulip Street Pasadena, Texas. Rotarians Jerrold Dewease, John Wren, and Executive Director Jan Wheeler were also present.

The Forty Fifth  Random Act of Kindness was the  Leigh Hayslip and family recommeded by Rev. Dr. Randall Robinson Pastor of Spiritual Formation Moody Methodist Church, Galveston, Texas. Ralph Kramer presented Leigh a check for $1,000 3:00 PM June 10, 2015 at Spiritual Formation Moody Methodist Church, Galveston, Texas.

June 11, 2015
The Forty Sixth Random Act of Kindness was a scholarship given by Texas A & M Aumni.    Rotarians Jerrold Dewease, Steve Owens, Dennis Paul, and Marc Schneider, and President Rainey's spouse were also present.