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A message from DG Debbie High

“January is Vocational Service Month”

Rotary All Stars, the Object of Rotary is a philosophical statement of Rotary’s purpose and the responsibilities of Rotarians.  The concept of vocational service is rooted in the Second Object, which calls on Rotarians to “encourage and foster:”
  • High ethical standards in business and professions
  • The recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations and
  • The dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society.
 
High Notes from the First Dude

How do you know that your Job is…well something more than a Job?

As the Governor noted in her January message, it is Vocational Service Month.  Over the years, I have struggled with the Vocational part of Rotary.  Several of the clubs I have been with required a 5-minute classification talk.  I have always avoided these talks until I joined Southside Corpus Christi Rotary Club. 
Stories
Club Administration Checklist
  • Make sure the names of all current (RY 2016-17) and all future officers (RY 2017-18) are entered in ClubRunner as soon as possible and no later than 1 February.  Minimum  - President, President Elect, Treasurer, and Secretary.  Add your “Trilogy Squad”:  Membership, Foundation and Public Image chairs/directors. Add all other executives and directors. Directions on “how to”
  • Confirm that e-mail addresses for all members are current
  • Update RY 2016-17 goals in Rotary Club Central (Membership, Foundation Giving, Service) Access to and Entering Goals in Rotary Club Central
  • Second half of Rotary International Dues payment due to RI upon receipt.
  • Review and update your club’s progress towards earning the RI Presidential Citation in Rotary Club Central.  Checklist for Presidential Citation Award
  • Review your club’s progress towards earning the Governor’s Exemplary Club Award.   Progress & Application Chart for District 5930 Exemplary Club Award
  • Ensure The Rotary Foundation  (TRF) contributions collected to date are submitted to TRF.
  • E-mail your club’s IRS confirmation notice that your Federal tax return was submitted – Nancy Ross Ross5357@aol.com  (if you have not already done so)
  • President Elect (and Nominee) register for Lone Star President-Elects Training Seminar at http://lonestarpets.org
Lone Star President Elects Training

Lone Star President-Elects Training Seminar  - February 23 – 26, 2017

Where:  Hyatt Regency DFW Hotel
 
Attend LSPETS and make your Presidential Year (RY 2017-18) the best it can be:
  • Leadership Training
  • Outstanding Speakers
  • Rotary Fellowship
 
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Membership Seminar in Laredo
Seminar Focus:  “Trilogy Squad” - membership, foundation, and public image in a mutually supportive manner.
 
Date, Time, Place: Seminar Scheduled for February 11, 2017 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites by Hilton at 110 Calle del Norte
 

2nd RI/Zone 21b/27 Cadre Membership Training to be offered for areas 6, 7, & 12 – Laredo and beyond.

You do not want to miss this new and innovative consulting experience!

Register Now

Cost is Free but we need a food and Materials count.

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Motorcycle Ride around District 5930

Season’s Greetings to All!

I am Mike Dickerson, Lieutenant Governor for Youth Services for District 5930. For those of you who know me, you won't be surprised that I have come up with a wild and fun idea to raise funds for a cause, we as Rotarians, hold dear to our hearts. And this time, I have managed to convince some of my fellow Laredo Rotary Club members to consider joining me! We hope you will too.

Fellow Rotarians, I am EXCITED to announce that we will be rolling out a Motorcycle Ride around District 5930 to raise funds and awareness to support Rotary International’s END POLIO NOW campaign. We will start on SATURDAY, MARCH 25th in LAREDO, TEXAS.

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Rotary District 5930 Presents the First Military Veterans Scholarships
The leadership of Rotary District 5930 proudly established the Military Veterans Scholarship Program to help eligible honorably discharged veterans pursue their higher education goals. 
 
On December 14, 2016, at the meeting of The Laredo Rotary Club, District Governor Debbie High and Assistant Governor Juan Lira presented the first two scholarships to two outstanding and very deserving veterans. They are Richard Zundt and Sergio Hernandez.   
 
This new Military Veterans Scholarship Program was made possible through a District Designated Fund (DDF) Grant because of the generous donations to The Rotary Foundation by D5930 Rotarians and clubs three years ago.
 
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News from Clubs
PDG Marilyn Spencer Honored
Marilyn Spencer, PDG from 2006-2007 and a member of Southside Corpus Christi was recently honored in her vocation. An example of what DG Debbie shared in her  words and about the Second Object of Rotary - Vocational Service.
 
Read the full news story of Marilyn honor here -
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Paul Harris Christmas Party
Ingleside Rotary Club invited all to their Paul Harris Christmas Party on Dec 17 at the Ingleside Municipal Airport. By all accounts it was a success. They are even looking to continue and expand for next year.
 
As Reported:
Nine people were honored recently with the Paul Harris Fellow award, presented by The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.
 
About 50 Rotary members, family, and friends gathered Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, at the Third Coast Squadron-Commemorative Air Force Museum to celebrate the recipients.
 
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Corpus Christi Water Crisis ~ Thank you!
By DG Debbie High
 
As Rotarians we support many clean water projects around the globe to give communities the ability to develop and maintain sustainable water and sanitation systems and support studies related to water and sanitation.
 
On December 14th a Water Crisis hit close to home in Corpus Christi that initially impacted over 320,000 residents.  There was a “no water use” ban in effect.

 
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San Benito - Small but Strong
District Governor Debbie recent had her official visit with the San Benito Rotary Club. This is a small club of just 11 members, currently. By the look at the two videos in the read more section they have some interesting projects and enthusiastic helpers.
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EarlyAct FirstKnight Programs Show Service to others
EarlyAct FirstKnight® (or EAFK) is a powerful, daily character education program for elementary and middle schools, made available by The Knights of The Guild and Rotary. Created by Dr. Randall Parr and sponsored by local Rotary Clubs, EAFK creatively teaches and motivates students to become more civil, service-oriented people during their most formative years.
Several clubs across the district have established the EAFK program in local elementary schools. The students, schools and clubs are stepping up to the challenge of service projects, giving back to the community and giving to the Rotary Foundation for Polio Plus.
 
Read about two projects by clicking the Read More button.
 
 
 
 
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Diploma Plus Program - A Worthy program
The Laredo Rotary Club offers one of the most unique service programs with the Diploma Plus program for high school seniors at-risk of dropping out. 
 
Working in cooperation with all of the local public high schools, Rotary volunteers and volunteers from the Rotary family, school Counselors recommend students who are most at-risk.
 
One or two volunteers are designated liaisons for each of the nine high schools. The volunteers mentor the students and track their progress.

 
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Need a good Program for a meeting?
Wilson G. from the Corpus Christi Evening Club has a connection for a great presentation that is very near and dear to his heart put on by Mr. Chamberlain. 
It's an overview of the state's efforts to help adults with disability find work.  Mr. Chamberlain travels the state and presents to different organizations, including Rotary clubs.
He's looking for some help connecting with the clubs down here. Please email the webmaster, Nancy Paulson, Nancy@RockportWebSites.com if you and/or your club might be interested in making arrangements to have this guest speaker at your club.
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Submit stories and pictures of club activities any time during the month to the webmaster - nancy@rockportwebsites.com. Then -
  • an acknowledgment receipt will be sent,
  • within 3-5 days story will be posted on the website, 
  • those stories received by the 24th of each month will also be featured in the monthly newsletter.
The newsletter will be published on the first of each month.
 
Does your club have a fundraiser you would like promoted to the whole district and beyond?
Submit to the webmaster anytime during the month nancy@rockportwebsites.com. Then -
  • an acknowledgment receipt will be sent,
  • within 3-5 days story will be posted on the website in the special section for Club Fundraisers.
Upcoming Events
Visit with the Board Port Aransas
Community Presbyterian Church
Jan 05, 2017
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
 
Club Visit Port Aransas
Stringray's Tap House and Grill
Jan 05, 2017
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Visit with the Board of Harlingen
To be determined
Jan 12, 2017
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Club Visit Harlingen
Cultural Arts Center - Liberty Hall
Jan 13, 2017
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Visit with the Club Corpus Christi Sunrise
Plains Capital Bank Building
Jan 19, 2017
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
 
Visit with the Board Corpus Christi Sunrise
Plains Capital Bank Building
Jan 19, 2017
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
 
Visit with the Club Weslaco
Valley Nature Center
Jan 26, 2017
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
2017-2018 Assistant Governor Training
TBD
Jan 27, 2017 – Jan 28, 2017
 
District Sponsors

The Reserve at St. Charles Bay

Maxie Houser

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Russell Hampton
National Awards Services Inc.
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