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Rotary Club
of Temple
Thursdays at Noon
Wildflower Country Club
www.templerotary.org
2007-2008 Board & Officers
David Yeilding
President
Danny Dunn
President Elect
Steve Rublee
Immediate Past President
Susan Connolly, Secretary
Kurt Toliver, Treasurer
Jennifer Graham
Administration
Thomas Valle
Service
Danny Dunn
Membership
Rosemary Hauser
International Service
Nancy Glover
Public Relations
Vic Gillett
Sergeant at Arms
Bill Stokes
Foundation Chair
Steve Armstrong
Board Member at Large
Greeters
May 8:
Dick Mayfield, Karen Mayo, Jack Morris
May 15:
Bob Neill, Brian Nelson, Al Newby
May 22:
Anne Penney Newton, Marc Nigliazzo, David Nix
AND ALL RED BADGERS!
Upcoming Programs
May 8:
ROTD David Yielding
Charitable Donations - Award Program
May 15:
ROTD Bill Stokes
Jim Stokes - The History of West Point
May 22:
ROTD Karen Bleeker
Program TBA
Birthdays
May 9: Dell Martin
Anniversaries:
May 14: Shirley & Gene Schwartz
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Notes from the President
Barbara Bozon, Judy Duer and I attended the District Conference this past week-end in Austin at the Airport Hilton Hotel. Barbara, chairman of the District Roll of Fame Committee, made an excellent presentation of recipients receiving this honor in 2007-08. Judy Duer, immediate past chairman of the Roll of Fame Committee, assisted Barabara. Judy read Barbara's citation when Barbara received her Roll of Fame Certificate. Barbara had, incidentally, read Judy's citation last year when Judy received hers! These two Rotarians, Barbara and Judy, are wonderful examples of Service Above Self.
I learned this past week-end that District 5870 will end this year on June 30th with an increase in membership over where it stood on July 1, 2007. The net gain is due to creation of new clubs! Already we have at least two new Rotary Clubs in operation since last July 1st, and there are several more in varying stages of development. In all likelihood, we'll see two more new clubs come on-line before Curlee's term ends and one or more shortly after Ronny Reynolds takes office.
One of the most fascinating presentations at the District Conference came from a young man speaking about characteristics of Generation Y, those born between 1977 and 1995. While the young man was hilarious, he was deadly accurate, too, I am sure. It does delight me greatly to observe that our club is already working on enlisting young men and women into Rotary, and we need to do more in this respect.
Lonzo Wallace Discusses Upcoming Bond Election
Fire Chief and Rotarian, Lonzo Wallace, discussed the details of the upcoming Temple Fire & Rescue Bond Election. On May 10th, Temple citizens will be asked to vote on a $13.5 million bond issue. Included in the bond are several projects that are designed to maintain or improve service levels and response times to all parts of the city, as well as to address growth and development. The projects include: A new Central Fire Station #1/Administration; a new facility which would combine Fire Station #8, the Training Center, and Emergency Operations Center (EOC); and Fire Engine Replacements for engines number 1 and 4. The Training Center is needed to provide additional space for classroom and field-based training of the firefighters on current practices. The EOC is needed to manage all natural and man-made emergencies through one central location. The bond package would cost taxpayers approximately one cent per $100 valuation. For more information about the bond issue, call 254-298-5682.
ITEMS OF INTEREST
Rotary Family BBQ - Make plans to bring the family to the Rotary Pavilion at Centennial Park (next to Whistle Stop) on May 17th from 4-8:00 p.m. for a family BBQ!
Park Cleanup: The Park Cleanup at Jackson Park has been postponed until further notice.
Click here to access the District Newsletter.
Click here for the online Club Membership Roster.
MAY THEME - DISTRICT CONFERENCE MONTH
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