Rotary Program
Thursday, September 9, 2010
RSVP by 4:30 pm on Monday, September 6
Program
Club Assembly
This week we are having a Club Assembly. President George Elam will report on the current status of our club, what we are doing, where the money comes from and goes, and what we need to be doing in the near future. We will have some interesting guests to talk about some of our club activities, as well as things going on at Rotary International. George will be giving you some important comparisons between our great club and other clubs around Texas and the US that are in our size range. He will be asking members to make some important decisions.
Location
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Jones Building, Fondren Hall, 2nd Floor
5501 Main St.
Time
11:30 am Networking/Fellowship
12:00 noon Meeting Begins
1:00 pm Adjourn
Tickets
Rotarian Tickets $25.00 each
Non-Rotarian Tickets $30.00 each
RCH Meal Cards Accepted
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Committee Meetings
September 9, 2010
Held at St. Paul United Methodist Church
Fondren Hall, 2nd floor
Unless otherwise posted.
Camp Enterprise - 11:00 am
International Service
& Youth Exchange - 11:00 am
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ROTARY NEWS
Learn More About:
The history of Rotary International, Rotary's role & service worldwide, important issues facing Rotary, being a better Ambassador for the Rotary Club of Houston and, of course, enjoy fun, fellowship, & a better understanding of your club.
Next Class:
September 16, 2010- 11:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Location:
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
5501 Main
Jones Building, Fondren Hall - 2nd Floor
Contact:
Rotary Office 713-973-9936 geraldine@rotaryhouston.org
Contact the Rotary office for a copy of the class book
"A Century of Service"
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Be a Friend Dinner
October 22, 2010
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Crowne Plaza Hotel - Near the Reliant Park/Medical Center
Live & Silent Auction
Music by the Salvation Army Harbor Lights Choir
The Be A Friend Dinner will be a time when Rotary District 5890 celebrates its strategic partners and alliances, its Friends. Rotary District 5890 embraces TEAM, Together Everyone Achieves More, realizing that by building communities (common ground with others desiring to make a difference) amazing changes occur. On Friday night, October 22, 2010, Rotary District 5890 and its 63 Clubs will honor 18 of our Friends, with the night culminating in the presentation of the 2010 Rotary Friend Award in each of our 6 future vision focus areas. In order to make this evening a success, we need you.
Click here for more information and a sponsorship form.
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Rotary Distinguished Citizen Award
Saturday, April 2, 2011
2010-2011 Chair - Linda Caruso
lcaruso@flash.net
Tickets start at $100.00
Contact the Rotary office to purchase your tickets today!
Click here for more information.
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Rotary Club Apparel - Fundraiser
The Rotary Club of Houston offers custom embroidered Rotary club apparel. $20.00 from each purchase goes directly to the club to help support operations. Check out the new Custom Apparel Website by visiting www.companycasuals.com/rotaryhouston and order your custom embroidered Rotary club apparel today.
How To Order:
1. Go to the website, preview selections, colors, and sizes
2. Make your selection, click on "Add To Shopping Cart",
enter color, size, and quantity
3. Click on "View Cart"
4. Confirm selections
5. Submit request.
The Rotary Office will contact you to confirm your order.
Questions / More Information
Call Paul Michael 713-823-4577 / 888-686-7809
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Rotary Club of Houston
Humanitarian Footprint
Wondering what the Rotary Club of Houston has been up to this year?
President Michelle Bohreer and her Committee Chairs have put together book detailing the club's community service projects.
TO REVIEW THE BOOK, CLICK HERE.
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Jesse H. Jones Rotary House International
Houston, Texas
For a number of years during the early 1960’s, the Rotary Club of Houston provided lodging at very economical rates for patients and their families, including a high percentage from other countries around the world, who were being treated at the Texas Medical Center for cancer and other serious illnesses. The club was able to do so by making available several apartments that it owned in the near proximity to the Center.
In the mid sixties, the club joined the University Of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in discussions concerning a separate facility that would accommodate patients and their families, provide easy access to the medical center and allow for diagnostic services to be provided at the facility itself. The project stumbled through several false starts through the 1970’s and early 1980’s, but in 1986, they concurred that a 200 room facility was needed.
With Rotary’s goal of $9 million toward its total cost of $18 million, contributions from individual club members were joined by a $6 million commitment from Houston Endowment, the legacy of Houston’s pioneer industrial leader, Jesse Jones. Also, other Rotary clubs added their contributions to the project. On February 14, 1993, the Jesse H. Jones Rotary House International was dedicated, and became the largest project by a single club in Rotary history. Owned by the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, it is operated by the Marriott Hotel Corporation. Room rates are reasonable, and numerous complementary guest facilities are available to patients and their family members. So successful has been the availability of this temporary housing facility, particularly with its convenient air bridge over a major thoroughfare between Rotary House and the M.D. Anderson Hospital, some 124 additional rooms were added in 2001, and a third phase of added construction is presently underway.
Rotary Club of Houston members continue to volunteer support services to the facility and its residents, including a monthly social at which patients and families express their great appreciation for not only the Rotary club’s involvement but also the excellent care and compassionate treatment by M D Anderson staff members. Many of the guests volunteer their gladness and gratitude for having gained access to the superior services of the world renowned M.D. Anderson Cancer Center which they compare most favorably to their hometown hospitals. Patients from throughout the United States and from over 70 countries around the world have benefited from this project which continues to be a jewel in Rotary’s crown. For further information on the Jesse H. Jones Rotary House International, contact General Manager and Rotarian Kyle Ariza at kyle.ariza@marriott.com or (713) 795-7008.
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Every Rotarian Every Year
There are thousands of charitable organizations working throughout the world that make a positive impact on those in need. But your Rotary Foundation is the only charitable organization funded by contributions from Rotarians, for programs, and projects identified by Rotarians, and administered by Rotarians at the project site. The Rotary Foundation is YOU -- Every Rotarian, Every Year.
When you contribute $100.00 or more each year to the Foundations Annual Programs Fund, you become a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member. Your generosity enables Rotarians to work together across oceans and vast terrain to find innovative solutions to complex problems that plague villagers in remote areas as well as city dwellers.
If you would like to become a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member, contact the Rotary office at 713-973-9936 or geraldine@rotaryhouston.org
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Paul Harris Society
The Paul Harris Society is a special district recognition program designed for Rotarians who wish to support The Rotary Foundation in a more substantial way each year.
The Paul Harris Society recognizes Rotarians and friends of the Rotary Foundation who annually contribute $1,000.00 or more to the Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus and PolioPlus Partners, or the Humanitarian Grants Program.
Guidelines
-- Recognizes individual donors who make a commitment to
contribute $1,000.00 or more each year
-- With an additional gift of $1,000.00, donors may also
recognize their spouse as a Paul Harris Society member
-- Membership in the Paul Harris Society will be tracked and
recognized in the donor's district
-- Members receive Paul Harris Society recognition as
designated by their district
-- Paul Harris Society contributions are eligible toward
Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member, Paul Harris Fellow,
Multiple Paul Harris Fellow, and Major Donor recognition
Exceptions
-- Contributions to the Permanent Fund are not eligible
-- Contributions toward specific club projects or charities do
not qualify toward Paul Harris Society membership unless
the funds are receive and recorded by the Foundation
-- Foundation Recognition Points amy not be used toward
Paul Harris Society membership
What is Accomplished with your Gift
Contributions to The Rotary Foundation support our goal of advancing international understanding, goodwill, and peace. Your participation in the Paul Harris Society is an especially meaningful and significant commitment.
Your annual contribution can help provide:
-- A well for clean water to a community in India
-- Equipment for a children's library in Ecuador
-- Polio vaccine for numerous children
-- Playground equipment, musical instruments, and
therapeutic toys for rehabilitating orphans and other
children in the Czech Republic
-- Eyeglasses for needy adults in the Philippines
-- Funding for a portion of a Group Study Exchange
These programs can only be sustained with the ongoing support of dedicated Rotarians.
Contact Us
President
George Elam
832-654-5310
Club Administrator
Geraldine Mullins
713-973-9936 geraldine@rotaryhouston.org
Program Chair
Rick Slemaker
Rotary Club of Houston
The Rotary Club of Houston Foundation
P. O. Box 690673
Houston, TX 77269-0673
713-973-9936
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The Rotary Club of Houston is a group of business leaders working together collaboratively to impact positive change in our community and around the world, operating consistently with Rotary’s motto of Service Above Self. Some of our service projects include:
Rotary Lombardi Award - presented to the Outstanding College Lineman of the Year. This is a fundraising event benefiting the American Cancer Society.
Rotary Distinguished Citizen Award - given to someone in Houston who exhibits high ideals, leadership and philanthropy. The funds raised support the club’s on-going service activities.
Camp Enterprise - an annual activity that introduces business and business ethics to seventy-five high school juniors. The funds for this event are raised with an annual golf tournament.
Burnett Bayland Outreach - has delivered personal support and mentoring to at-risk children at the county-run residence.
The club also works actively in many other areas including immunization, micro business development, mentoring elementary school youth, giving assistance to ex-offenders, and international projects, including Polio Plus.
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The Four-Way Test
of the things we think, say or do:
1. Is it the truth?
2. Is it fair to all concerned?
3. Will it build goodwill & better friendships?
4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
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Proposed New Members
August 30, 2010
Byron Rusk
Automotive Repair & Service
Loretta Higgins
Law-Executive Management
RCH Rotarians - Any objection should be made in writing and sent to the Rotary Club of Houston office within 7 days following publication of information about the prospective member.
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REPORT A MAKEUP
Anything you attend that is Rotary related qualifies as a makeup. If two Rotarians meet to discuss Rotary, that is considered a makeup. Click on the link above and report the date of your makeup for attendance credit. If you have questions, please contact the Rotary office 713-973-9936.
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Jesse H. Jones Rotary House International
Rotary House is a Patient Housing facility exclusively dedicated to serving the needs of M. D. Anderson patients and their families.
For more information, click here.
1-800-392-1611
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Thank you to Rotarian Jim Adam, President of Breen's Braeswood Florist, for providing the stage flowers for the weekly luncheon.
Please visit their website at