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Posted by Christine Udeani
on Oct 15, 2014
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Invocation: VP David Walker
(David Walker. Picture courtesy: Gary Blum)
Pledge of Allegiance: John Roberts
(John Roberts. Picture courtesy: Gary Blum)
Introduction of guests: Lari Young
(Lari Young. Picture courtesy: Gary Blum)
Visiting Rotarians
Downtown Rotarians:
- West - Walter DeVille
Ingleside - Gene Seaman
Guests:
Pat Donohue - Guest of Betty Frantum
Shruti Gandhi - Guest of Joe High
Four Way Test: Elain Barnes
(Elain Barnes. Picture courtesy: Gary Blum)
(From top left, Debbie High, Marilyn Spencer, Lari Young
John Owens. Picture courtesy: Gary Blum)
Bragging Bucks:
President John Owen
Bragged about "Sir" Rodney Vaughn and Executive Secretary Erasmo Nava on the EAKF (EarlyActFirstKnight) Stage they "built" for the first knighting ceremony at Rose Shaw Elementary School.
DGN Debbie High
Seconded President Owen's Brag, and also bragged about all of the Rotarians, President of the TAMUCC Rotaract Club, George Udeani, Jr, and friends of Rotary, that came out to support the first ceremony.
Lari Young
Gave a shout out to Christine Udeani, the club's new Riptide Editor.
PDG Marilyn Spencer
Marilyn's granddaughter is participating this year again in the Nut Cracker Ballet performance; she will be the black and red soldier fighting the evil princess. Marilyn will be selling raffle tickets.
50/50 Raffle: Scott Sutherland
This week, the value of the
50/50 raffle is $170
winning ticket holder was Rod Vaughn
The card drawn was not a winner
The pot rolls over to next week
(Rod Vaughn. Picture courtesy: Gary Blum)
Market Update: Peter Volpe
(Peter Volpe. Picture Courtesy: Gary Blum)
Recognition
(Suzanne Guggenheim. Picture courtesy: Gary Blum)
Congratulations to Southside Rotary Immediate Past President Suzanne Guggenheim, who received a Paul Harris+4 pin, in recognition for Service Above Self!
Students of the Month - Introduced by Ted Garcia, Counselor
(Picture courtesy: Gary Blum)
Tabitha Lee Sang and Evan Rodriguez students of St. John Paul II High School, were both recognized for outstanding performance.
Lee Sang, who has demonstrated success in taking college courses while still in high school, aspires to attend the University of the Incarnate Word, where she plans to study Biology as a precursor to a career in medicine. Rodriguez, is the President for the National Honor Society, the Vice President for Student Council, Group Leader for school retreats, and member of the school's Challenge Team. He hopes to attend Fordham University to study History, after which he intends to pursue a career in Law.
Both students received a certificate in recognition of their outstanding performance from the Rotary club and a $25 Amazon gift card, delivered by President John Owens.
Induction of New Member: Kay Henderson, returning to Southside, and wife of our own Ramp Master, Dyke Henderson.
Upcoming Events Reminders
Adoption Awareness Picnic - Saturday November 1st 2014
The event will begin (for volunteers) at 9:00 a.m. at the Northwest Senior Center at West Guth Park 9705 Up River Road, C.C., TX
For more information contact Southside CC Rotarian David Walker by Oct. 27th
Program
On this week's "Meet the Candidates Series" we welcomed candidates, incumbent Mayor, Nelda Martinez and Bob Jones, candidate for Mayor.
Introducing the guests, Immediate Past President, Suzanne Guggenheim touched on their backgrounds and accomplishments. Guggenheim also moderated a brief debate between the two candidates.
Nelda Martinez is the first Hispanic female Mayor of Corpus Christi, and was elected into office as the 53rd Mayor of Corpus Christi in November of 2012.
One of nine children, Martinez is a graduate of the University of Texas Austin. She has built four businesses and sits on multiple boards in the state.
Her presentation was focused on her accomplishments as Mayor, including replacement of the Harbor Bridge, Insuring the future for the Port of Corpus Christi (the 5th largest port in the nation) and securing a long-term regional water supply with the anticipated completion of Mary Rhodes Pipe Line Phase II project.
(Nelda Martinez. Picture courtesy: Gary Blum)
Bob Jones came to Texas in 1968, and moved to Corpus Christi in 1991.
A graduate of Temple University, Jones wears many hats. He is the pastor of Messianic Fellowship church, a conservative talk show host, Member of state Republican Executive committee, Vice Chair of Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Board, and appointed by Governor Perry as the Chairman of Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
Jones' presentation was focused on the need for smaller government and his resolve to work to lowering taxes.
(Bob Jones. Picture courtesy: Gary Blum)
The Meet the Candidates series will continue next week with the race for District Clerk, featuring Patsy Perez and Anne Lorentzen
Be sure to mark your calendars and join us every week. It's also a good opportunity to bring some friends along and introduce them to Rotary.
Sheriff Jim Kaelin "Did you know?"
(Picture courtesy: Gary Blum)
Baseball is America's pastime and has seen tis share of interesting occurrences and just plain goofy history.
That is part of the allure of baseball, to hear abotu or see weird things happen; to witness a rear feat;
or to see something that will never be duplicated.
It is why America has a love affair with baseball. It may not be the most popular sport anymore,
but there is something about baseball that always captivates.
Did you know, debuting in 1962, Gaylord Perry (pitcher) played in an era where pitchers weren't only expected pitch but his as well.
Talking to reporters over his pitcher's inability to hit, San Francisco Giants Manager, Alvin Dark joked,
"They'll put a man o the moon before Gayord Perry hits a home run."
During a game on July 20, 1969; a mere 20 minutes after Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon,
Perry stepped up to bat and hit hsi first career home run!
Sheriff Kaelin ended this week's "Did you know" by issuing a warning.
"Be careful when you tell someone, "I'll do that when hell freezes up!"
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Posted by Christine Udeani
on Oct 26, 2014
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Immediate Past President, Suzanne Guggenheim opened the event by welcoming Southside Corpus Christi Rotarians, visiting Rotarians, Rotoractors, and special guests who joined together for a live-streamed global status update, on the effort to eradicate Polio. The World Polio Day event was held in Evanston, Illinois.
Issues such as, "Why Polio matters," "Which countries are still struggling with Polio eradication" and "Global progress in eradicating Polio" throughout the world were addressed. The Director of Operations at AIG, also Polio survivor and Ironman triathlete, Minda Dentler, shared her moving story on obstacles she had to overcome.
Special guest speakers included, CDC Director, Dr. Tom Frieden, Senior epidemiologist at the CDC, Dr. James Alexander and Olivier Charmeil, CEO and President at Sanofi Pasteur, the world's leading manufacturer of oral polio vaccine. Performances were provided by celebrity ambassadors, Ziggy Marley and Tessane Chin.
Following the live-streaming, President, John Owens, and Vice President, David Walker shared their stories on living with Polio. The session was moderated by Betty Frantum, the audience were able to ask a few questions.
David Walker stated that he had contracted Polio in 1949 at the age of two and a half years old; while Owens had contracted Polio at the age of six, in 1961. Walker had stated that growing up, he experienced students that will make fun of his condition, while others were supportive of him. Walker also stated that, "unlike Owens who had known what it was like to walk before he contracted the disease, I was little, I never knew what it was like to walk."
Owens stated that he was one of the last people to contract polio in the country, and while his family was very protective of him, they never let him feel different. Owens stated that his father had told him, "You need to make it with your brains, because you can't do it with your body."
Despite the shortcomings presented by Polio, both men have attained a high level of professional success, Owens is the CEO of Goodwill, Incorporated, while Walker owns his own Architectural Firm.
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Posted by Christine Udeani
on Oct 26, 2014
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Knighting Ceremony at Rose Shaw Special Emphasis School
Southside Corpus Christi Rotary Club members and the President of the TAMUCC Rotaract Club were on hand Wednesday October 22nd 2014 for the first of several Knighting ceremonies at Rose Shaw Elementary School, Corpus Christi.
(Picture courtesy: Shaw Elementary School Parent.
Southside Rotarians with Principal “Queen” Rebecca Casas. Christine Udeani not pictured)
Rotarians “Sirs” Rodney (Rod)Vaughn and Erasmo Nava prepared an elaborate stage.
(Picture courtesy: Rodney Vaughn)
(Picture courtesy: Suzanne Guggenheim)
The Legend of Sir George
Sir Cass began the ceremony by telling the students the legend about Sir George, who was not the brightest or strongest Knight. Yet he was a Knight that was well liked and respected. He traveled all over the world. One day he came upon a village that was very dark and gray – unlike any other place he had ever seen. This village had a Dragon. The biggest one anyone had ever heard of. He had huge bat-like wings, large spikey scales, massive red eyes that glowed in the dark, and teeth as long as a man’s arms. You see, the village was dark and gray because the people were starving. The Dragon had eaten all of their farm animals and their crops.
Sir George was going to go to where the Dragon lived to save the land. People said, “Sir George is not strong enough. He is not big enough. We’ve sent every warrior we’ve ever had and none of them came back.” Sir George didn’t listen. He went to the top of the mountain looking for the Dragon. At the top of the mountain he saw a massive dark cave. He suddenly realized it was very quiet. The birds had stopped singing. The crickets stopped chirping. The massive Dragon came out roaring at Sir George from his cave. Sir George charged at him with his sword. They battled for hours and hours. Sir George finally prevailed and got the Dragon right in the chest with his sword. The Dragon got up and roared and then crashed down into the mud.
Sir George went back to his horse and went into his saddlebag. He took out a prized red ribbon he had. He tied the red ribbon around the Dragon’s neck and with his white horse took the dragon back to the village. He paraded around the village with the dragon to show the town’s people that if you have these virtues in your heart and mind and live them you may do amazing things.
(Story captured by Debbie High).
Knighting Ceremony
One student from each class, Pre-K through 5th grades, were chosen by their teachers to be presented the prestigious Respect Medallion by Sir Cass for the knightly virtue of Respect. Third grade recipients received a silver medallion and fourth graders received a gold medallion. The 5th grade recipients received the most prestigious award. They were inducted into the Order of the Black Prince. On one knee, they were Knighted by Sir Cass with a tap of his sword on their shoulders, he declared, “Knighted! Champion! Member of the Gallery!”
Closing
The student recite the Rotary Four Way Test every morning and recited it with Sir Cass and their teachers of the Knightly things we think, say and do.
What is EarlyActFirstKnight®
EarlyAct FirstKnight® (or EAFK) is a proprietary program of The Knights of The Guild. Sponsored by Rotary Clubs and endorsed by Rotary International, EAFK motivates and teaches elementary and middle school children to become civil, service-oriented people during their most formative years.
Southside Corpus Christi Rotary Club is proud to be the first Rotary Club in Corpus to bring EAFK to our community.
Early Act First Knight will meet at Rose Shaw Elementary School every other Tuesday from 7:20-7:50 AM.
Knighting Ceremonies “Save the Date”
Friday December 19th
8:30am – 9:15am (Pre-K to 2)
9:15am – 10:00am (3-5)
Tuesday February 10, 2015
8:30am – 9:15am (Pre-K to 2)
9:15am – 10:00am (3-5)
Wednesday March 11, 2015
8:30am – 9:15am (Pre-K to 2)
9:15am – 10:00am (3-5)
Monday April 27, 2015
8:30am – 9:15am (Pre-K to 2)
9:15am – 10:00am (3-5)
Friday May 22, 2015
8:30am – 9:15am (Pre-K to 2)
9:15am – 10:00am (3-5)
PDG Don Ratcliff and Sir Cass
(Picture courtesy: Debbie High)
Southside Corpus Christi Rotary Club is proud to be the first Rotary Club in Corpus Christi to bring EAFK to our community.
Please contact Bridget Markwood for more information.
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