Introduced by VP David Walker, The special guest for the
week was Jeff Mickler.
Jeff Mickler is the founder, current President and Chief
Executive Officer of Jacob White Construction Co., and
Jacob White Development, LLC.
Mickler has over three decades of experience working in
design, construction and development industry. In addition,
he is a frequent national speaker on the design/building process
and on his primary passion, architectural and construction trends
affecting the 21st century.
Mickler has also contributed to, and written many articles on the design build process.
(Pictured below: Jeff Mickler - Courtesy Gary Blum, DDS, MS)
Mickler spoke to the club about the construction of the Sea Scout Base, in Galveston, Texas.
The Sea Scout Base is a high adventure marine and maritime destination offering aquatic
entertainment and education.
Mickler, through the Jacob White Construction and Jacob White Developmental organizations
was instrumental to the construction of this Sea Scout Base.
According to Mickler, the challenges they encountered in completing the project include,
having to acquire 27 different permits, working with 7 governmental agencies, corrosion,
and recreational expenses. The biggest challenge however, was working with 22 passionate
designers.
Mickler stated that the construction, which cost about $100 Million, was 99.9% funded by
the Dooley family.
(Jeff Mickler's Bio was contributed by VP David Walker)
(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
*****
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)
******
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
******
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)
