What an emotional and memorable New Member Induction we had last week, as we welcomed Gerene Beckley into her new Rotary Family. It's seems to be quite a first to have a Daughter joined by her Mother into a Rotary Club. We're still searching, but have found no precedent so far! Congratulations to both, Gerene Beckley, and Debbie High! You both make us so proud....
And we were so thrilled to have our District Governor Maxie Houser, join us, to celebrate this amazing date.
Gerene has already anoounce that she is becoming a Paul Harris Fellow, and a Paul Harris Benefactor! As the saying goes, "Who could ask for any more?"
This week-end, as on every "Flag Day" Holiday, we set up Flags and beautified The Country Club Town Homes, and Carriage Park areas. And we were thrilled to be working with a vibrant Troop 232. A lot of new Boy Scouts, supported by an active group of Parents. We are looking forward to working with all of them in many more projects.
Next Saturday will be another of these days we wil long remember. We are still looking for a few volunteers to help with the preparation of blue Print and materials, on Friday Feb 21. Then Saturday, 2/22/14, we will start in Corpus Christi at 8:00 @ Dykes' business. We'll then head on to Robstiown to build our first Ramp. After a quick lunch,we will then head tio Dcanfia for a Second Ramp. If you have never done this, come, join us, and experience for yourself the exhilation of bringing a new way of life to those in need. Gerene has already signed up to come and help!
Lysa Chapman, Guest of DGN Betty Frantum, and Executive Secretary of Corpus Christi RC
Victoria Villareal, Guest of Claudia Reyes
Stephanie Cochran, Guest of Debbie High, and member of Rockport RC
Robin Bennett, Guest of Gerene Beckley
Beth Turcotte, Guest of Gerene Beckley
Four Way Test: Scott Sutherland
Bragging Bucks:
Suzanne Guggenheim bragged about Don Ratcliff and Lari Young who were proudly displaying and showing off their Rotary pin at the Corpus Christi Symphony
Marilyn Spencer bragged about her son" 1 year free!! Congratulations and prayers!
Sheriff Jim Kaelin bragged about the Rotarians from Southside who visited the Jail for our Vocational Visit Day! He gave them and challenged them to wear, a "I Did Time in the Nueces County Jail" Button.
Debbie High bragged about Joe High: One week after having lost his job at Christus Spohn, he has a new one: Director of Pharmacy at HCA! Congratulations... to both of you!
50/50 Raffle
President Suzanne Guggenheim had the winning ticket, but didn't draw the winning card. The pot rolls over!
Announcements:
Reminder: Ramps: We are building 2 on Saturday February 22. Mark Your calendars!
Flags: For Presidents Day, we'll be setting Flags on Saturday 2/15 at 7:00 am at the Country Club Town Homes, and Monday 2/17 at Carriage Park. Join us if you can.
PETS: March 6 -9: John Owen PE is going,; so is Michelle Maresh-Fuehrer PN, accompanied by Kyle.
Anita Spreen : is working with the schools to get Studnets involved in the $-Way-Test Contest. It is not easy!
Club Anniversaries: Jim Kaelin: 20 Years!!
Perfect Attendance: President Suzanne Guggenheim: 11 years.
New Member Induction: in a moving ceremony, President Suzanne, with the unexpected participation of District governor Maxine Houser, and assisted by PDG Don Ratcliff, and LT Gov Membership Debbie High, inducted Gerene Beckley, Debbie's mom, as our latest member.
Today's speakers, Brad Lomax and Terry Sweeney, the New Executive Director of the Downtown Management Dsitrict, spoke to Rotarians about the issues facing Corpus Christi Downtown.. Terry shared his vision to transform downtow it a friendly and vibant area where local residents, as well as visitors will feel safe, engaged, and entertained.
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Introduction of Guests: Michelle Maresh-Fuehrer
