Who are we? The Original Rotary Club of Houston founded in 1912What is Rotary? Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.Click "Read More" for additional Questions....
We meet In Person
Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Virtual via Microsoft Teams
P.O Box 22027
Houston, TX 77227-2027
United States of America
Houston, TX 77227-2027
United States of America
Phone:
(713) 973-9936
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Gayle Knepper, Alaska: Russian America Today
May 13, 2021
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM -
ROTARY CLUB OF HOUSTON'S 1ST ANNUAL PICNIC
Levy ParkMay 15, 2021
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM -
Walter Ulrich - Medical Bridges
May 20, 2021
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM -
RI Virtual Convention in Taipei, Taiwan
Jun 12, 2021 – Jun 16, 2021
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Rotary Club of Houston Installation
Tony'sJun 24, 2021
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM -
District 5890 Installation for 2021-2022
Jun 26, 2021
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District Conference in Chicago
Oct 14, 2021 – Oct 17, 2021
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Rotary International Convention in Houston
Jun 04, 2022 – Jun 08, 2022
Join us prior to meetings at 11:30 a.m.
For our virtual Meet and Greet.
ROTARY CLUB OF HOUSTON
Special Thanks to Monique Johnson-Garner, Bob Baker, Stephen Cooney, Kathy Fenninger, Mel Gross and Geovanny Ponce!
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Impact starts with our Houston Rotarians! We're people like you that have a mission to see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
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Gayle Knepper, Rotary District 5010
Thursday May 13, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Common myths, truths and (sometimes odd) frequently asked questions about Alaska. Join us for fun, fact, and fallacy about the largest state in the U.S.
About the Speaker: Gayle Knepper, Rotary District 5010
Gayle is a member of Rotary e-Club of District 5010 International (Alaska) and is past governor of the largest geographic district in the Rotary world (Alaska, USA; Yukon, Canada; Siberia & Far East, Russia). She has also served in a range of regional and international Rotary leadership roles.
Her professional background is in strategic business and market development, with a specialty in working with companies entering new and rapid-growth markets. She is chief executive of a strategic development firm working with organizations in North America and internationally.
Walter Ulrich
Medical Bridges - President & CEO
Thursday May 20, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Midelovka
Of the millions of people touched by Medical Bridges that we never meet, we got to know this beautiful little girl who was struggling. With the right care and equipment and a first surgery, we celebrated modest improvement. She could breathe a little better and suckle a little longer and smile a little brighter. But there was still a long way to go. The tumorous mass had grown exponentially, and time was running out.
Despite helping Midelovka with every ounce of energy and resources we had, she did not survive the second surgery. It was unavoidable to think "what if." What if the process had been quicker? Would she still be here with us? What if the solar-paneled operating room had been equipped and fully operable? Would local leaders and our resources have been able to save her?
Regardless of these questions, the sad reality is that children and families in need of medical and surgical care are enduring inadequately supplied and broken healthcare systems. Our team grieves. Midelovka will not be forgotten. She is a constant reminder that we must do more to improve healthcare accessibility in Haiti and around the world.
Midelovka is now an angel who is fondly remembered as we continue of mission. Over 100 healthy babies have been born at the Haitian hospital Medical Bridges has equipped. We have photos of every one and we share the joy of the blessings of each birth and the promise of new life.
Much has been accomplished but more needs to be done!
Haiti Babies
Of the millions of people touched by Medical Bridges that we never meet, we have had the pleasure of seeing over 100 babies born in a newly opened hospital in Haiti. In 2019 United Light of Hope partnered with Medical Bridges to help equip a new hospital being built to replace facilities destroyed in the 2010 earthquake. Along with hospital beds, incubators, IV poles and so much more, there was a birthing bed. That bed has been put to good use – opening its doors on December 15, 2019, with 300 patients seen in just the first day. Just one month later Medical Bridges received news and a picture of the first baby born at the hospital on January 14, 2020. Since then, we have received over 100 notifications most with pictures of babies born using the supplies and that one birthing bed sent to Haiti via a 40-foot shipping container. On December 10, 2020 baby number 100 was born and on April 1, 2021, we received the picture below of the first set of twins.
Coronavirus: The City of Houston & Harris County Update each Thursday morning at 9 a.m.
Moderator: Stephen L Williams, MEd, MPA, Director, City of Houston Health Department
Dr. David Persse, Health Authority, City of Houston Health Department
Maria Rivera, MD, MPH, Health Authority, Harris County
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Schools are closed…water, hand sanitizer, and toilet paper gone…No Rodeo or Sports…
How concerned should we be? How worried should we be?
The Rotary Club of Houston is facilitating a discussion directly from the experts.
Our weekly meetings have been via Microsoft Teams since March 2020. Recordings are located below.
Immigration and Border Policies Today
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Dr. Geovanny Ponce
Houston ISD - East Area Superintendent
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Gerry has been a faithful member of our club since 1964 and we can't wait to see him in person as soon as in person meetings are possible. Thanks to Dan Clinton for sending this article.
The Rotary Club of Houston
Honors
David S. Wolff
2020 Distinguished Citizen Award
What is DCA 2020
Rotary Distinguished Citizen Award is presented annually to someone in Houston who exhibits high ideals, leadership and philanthropy. The funds raised support our on-going service activities. This year we are honored to present the Distinguished Citizen Award to David S. Wolff for his service to the growth and development of Houston.
Since it was first presented in 1962, the Rotary Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award has gone to an impressive array of individual Houstonians and Houston institutions. The Rotary Distinguished Citizen Award is the Rotary Club of Houston’s major fundraiser for its many community service projects.
Meet Our Honoree
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 Distinguished Citizen Award is presented annually to someone in Houston who exhibits high ideals, leadership and philanthropy. The funds raised support the club’s on-going service activities.
- Camp Enterprise is an annual activity that introduces business and business ethics to 75 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 under the jurisdiction of the county. Started in 1919, it is the longest continuous service project of any Rotary worldwide.
- Rotary House across from MD Anderson created as a culmination of a thirty year dream of our club. the successful fun raising reality of a $26 million fund raising reality is the largest project by a single Rotary club in history.
The club also works actively in many other areas including mentoring elementary school youth, giving assistance to ex-offenders, and international projects, including Polio Plus.
From the earliest days of the organization, Rotarians were concerned with promoting high ethical standards in their professional lives. One of the world's most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics is The Four-Way Test, which was created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor (who later served as RI president) when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy. This 24-word test for employees to follow in their business and professional lives became the guide for sales, production, advertising, and all relations with dealers and customers, and the survival of the company is credited to this simple philosophy. Adopted by Rotary in 1943, The Four-Way Test has been translated into more than a hundred languages and published in thousands of ways. It asks the following four questions: "Of the things we think, say or do:
1. Is it the TRUTH?
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
AND AS THE ROTARY CLUB OF HOUSTON SAYS
5. Will it be FUN!
Member Birthdays:
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Jim BehrmannMay 4
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Sherri OnyiegoMay 8
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Tom VannMay 8
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Lauren WaltersMay 15
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Elena ContrerasMay 18
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Monique Johnson-GarnerMay 19
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Graham SharpMay 23
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Jaci O'NeillMay 27
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Judy Lee GardinerMay 27
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Chad WaltersMay 29
Spouse/Partner Birthdays:
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Judy WellsMay 11
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Steve FowlkesMay 29
Anniversaries:
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Sherri OnyiegoLeonidMay 18
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Campbell AndersonBerkleyMay 19
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Thomas MitchellMarcela VillarMay 26
Join Date:
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Joe ColangeloMay 1, 198635 years
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Sally AndrewsMay 1, 198833 years
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Jim AdamMay 19, 199526 years
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Mike MarvinsMay 21, 198734 years
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Shannon HamptonMay 21, 20192 years
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Dan ClintonMay 22, 198635 years
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Ron WoliverMay 22, 199724 years
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Bill SissonMay 26, 199427 years
President
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Treasurer
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Sergeant-at-Arms
Past President
Rotary Foundation Chair
Director 2018-2021
Director 2018-2021
Director 2019-2022
Director 2018-2021
Director 2018-2021
Director 2019-2022
Director 2019-2022
Director 2020-2023
Director 2020-2023
Director 2020-2023
Director 2020-2023
Director 2020-2023
Director at Large
Club Administrator
Classification Committee
Burnett Bayland
Camp Enterprise
Fresh Start
Distinguished Citizen Award
Interact Rotaract
Interact Rotaract
International Service
Membership Chair
Programs
Public Image
Red Badge
Rotary 101
Veterans Chair
Youth and Education Co-Chair
Youth and Education Co-Chair
Executive Secretary / Director
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