Introduced by Marilyn Spencer, the special guest
of the day was Ellison Crider from the Rotary Foundation.
Ellison has been a member of the Rotary club for
32 years. He moved moved from the Southside
Rotary club to the evening club last year and has
held many district positions.
Below are the highlights of Crider's presentation.
(Pictured below: Ellison Crider - Rotary Foundation)
Rotary Foundation goal – “Doing good in the world”
Aspects – World understanding, Goodwill and Peace.
Founded in 1917, Rotary Foundation picked up momentum
when Paul Harris died.
The Foundation has 3 funds
* Polio Plus fund - Funds go to the eradication effort
* Annual fund – Rotary’s checking account; funds the
worldwide efforts of Rotary. Donations are returned to
Districts for local funding of Rotarian projects.
Projects can receive 50% of District funds
and 50% World funds.
Grants can be Global Grants from Rotary
International District Grants fund local projects.
* Endowment fund – This makes up the Rotary’s savings
account. Only the interest of the funds are used for Rotary
efforts.
Rotary Recognitions for Donors:
o Paul Harris Fellow, for Rotarians who donate at a $1,000 level.
o Paul Harris Society
o Major Donor Level
o Bequest Society
o Arch Klump Society
[A special thanks to Executive Secretary,
Erasmo Nava for providing the preceding notes.]
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(Reposted from previous week's bulletin):
The following are the recognized Southside CC club projects
and events in 2015
- Rotary Foundation Contributions
- Polio Plus Contributions
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi Scholarship - $1,000 minimum
- Rotaract Club of Texas A&M University
- Rotary Youth Leadership Awards - RYLA
- Four Way Test Contest - John Paul High School
- Supply Our Students - Rose Shaw Elementary
- Christmas Giving - Rose Shaw Elementary
- Academic Student of the Month
- Flag Project with Boys Scout Troop 232
- Boys Scout Troop 232 Food Bank Drive
- Flags for Eagles
- Cub Scout Troop Support
- Girl Scouts Contribution
- Adoption Awareness Picnic
- Ramp Project
- Unsung Hero - City of Corpus Christi
- Salvation Army Christmas Bell Ringing
- Hometown Hero Event
- Administrative Professional Day Event
- International Project - Yearly Selection
- Early Act First Knight Program - Rose Shaw Elementary
- Interact Club - John Paul High School
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THE CLUB RECOGNIZED PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS:
Jennifer Smith-Engle (PH+1)
Gary Blum (PH)
Tom Cron (PH)
Richard Espinosa (PH)
Nancy Foster (PH+1)
Betty Frantum (PH+8)
Angie Frost (PH)
Kyle Fuehrer (PH)
Henry Garrett (PH+1)
Michael Garrison (PH+2)
Suzanne Guggenheim (PH+7)
Fred Hayden (PH)
Dyke Henderson (PH)
Brian High (PH)
Deborah High (PH+7)
Joseph High (PH+5)
Gary Jeffress (PH+1)
Jim Kaelin (PH+1)
Michelle Maresh-Fuehrer (PH)
Erasmo Nava (PH)
John Owen (PH+1)
Edd Price (PH+2)
Don Ratcliff (PH+8)
Nancy Ross (PH+4)
John Seaman (PH+1)
Lari Young (PH)
David Walker (PH)
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THE CLUB RECOGNIZED ROTARIANS WITH OVER 10 YEARS OF
SERVICE IN ROTARY
10+ YEARS IN ROTARY
Angie Frost (14)
Henry Garrett (18)
Michael Garrison (18)
Deborah High (14)
Joseph High (14)
Nancy Ross (15)
Norma Sanchez (10)
John Seaman (12)
Marilyn Spencer (17)
Anita Spreen (12)
John Thurston (15)
David Walker (15)
William White (13)
20+ YEARS IN ROTARY
Richard Espinosa (28)
Betty Frantum (21)
Gary Jeffress (24)
John Owen (25)
Edd Price (21)
Don Ratcliff (27)
Jennifer Smith-Engle (27)
Peter Volpe (28)
Lari Young (20)
30+ YEARS IN ROTARY
Tom Cron (34)
Fred Hayden (30)
Dyke Henderson (30)
Rendell Webb (39)
40+ YEARS IN ROTARY
Gary Blum (41)
Roberto Meija (46)
Clemens Struve (40)
60+ YEARS IN ROTARY
O B Vaughn
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THE CLUB RECOGNIZED THE FOLLOWING ROTARIANS WITH
PERFECT ATTENDANCE:
Betty Frantum (5 Years)
Suzanne Guggenheim (2 Years)
Deborah High (12 Years)
Joseph High (2 Years)
Edd Price (20 Years)
Don Ratcliff (5 Years)
Marilyn Spencer (17 Years)
Rodney Vaughn (2 Years)
David Walker (1 Year)
Rendell Webb (39 Years)