| Rotary International District 5930 Vol. 4 No. 4 Newsletter October 2007 Print |
  Governor
Tom writes . . . .Effective
planning is the key to successIt is important that the Rotary Club president and secretary answer the questions on the Effective Planning Guide for Rotary Clubs. It will help you plan your year. I need it for your Rotary Club visit. At one Rotary Club interview, I noted to the Club President and Secretary that they had marked they had a 'Weekly Bulletin'. It was surprise to them. I asked about their high school 'Interact' Club that was marked on their form. The Club President wanted to know what 'Interact' was. As tempting as it may be for the ADG to fill out this form, know that I do read it and I will ask the Rotary Club president and secretary questions about the information that is supplied to me. Rotary Clubs are to have a printed budget to give to me, and to their members. I want to know the amount of your annual dues and how much money you raised, and how you invested (spent, gave) the money you raised. Some of the best people you had in your Rotary Club are no longer in your Rotary Club. They leave for situations that may have changed and might be a good prospect for your Rotary Club again. If you would like a list of previous members, tell me and I will send them to you. I need to know which club you are with and who's e-mail you want it sent. Thank you, Gov. Tom Moore and Carol |
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(Caller Times Obituary - leave a tribute) (Dallas Morning News Obituary) Joe Galbraith, 94, died peacefully Tuesday September 4th at the home of Reyna Navarrete, who had been providing around the clock care for the past several months, leaving a legacy of leadership and inspiration to those that love and serve their fellow man. Joe Galbraith was born February 23, 1913 to Mr. and Mrs. J. O. (Dovie Louise Scott) Galbraith in Hillsboro, Texas. He had a brother Frederick Louis Galbraith who was 2 years and 5 days younger [deceased]. There was another brother who died when he was 10 days old. He was christened as an infant in the First Presbyterian Church in Hillsboro. He joined the Presbyterian Church there at the age of 7. He was a graduate of Hillsboro High School and attended Hillsboro Junior College. He joined Boy Scout Troop 2, sponsored by the Lions Club as a 12 year old in 1925 and was a member 10 years. He earned his Eagle Scout award with five palms and served in leadership positions in the Troop during those years. He was a member of DeMolay. He married Alice Lexxea Matthews of Port Arthur, Texas April 16, 1939. Born to this couple were a son Gary in 1940 and a daughter, Mary Jo in 1942. They have three grand-daughters, Mollie, Mona Melissa and Laurie Lynn. They had a grandson, Joe Matthews Hines, who died in 1994 at age 32, a son in law Donald Hebert and a niece Anne Galbraith Wisdom.
He attended National Jamboree in 1937 and 1950. He was a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow, a graduate of Wood Badge Training and was a member of the Antelope Patrol. He was a graduate of the 45th National Training School in New Jersey. He was honored to receive the BSA's James E. West Fellowship Award and a Campsite is named in his honor at Camp Karankawa. He was a song leader since he was a Scout and leads singing at his church, Scouting meetings and his Rotary Club and District Rotary Conferences over the years. He led the Pledge of Allegiance at United Way luncheons and at Chamber of Commerce breakfast meetings for many years. He served as a Deacon and also as an Elder in several Presbyterian churches where the Galbraiths attended. He was a member and Elder of the First Presbyterian church in Robstown, Texas. He was a life member of the Knife and Fork Club. He was a member of the West Corpus Christi Rotary Club and held memberships in six other Rotary Clubs during his various assignments over the past 66 years. His Rotary Club honored him with the Paul Harris Fellowship Award. He was the official song leader in his West Rotary Club and Rotary District 5930. He is also well known for his song leading in the old South Central Region of the BSA and the enthusiasm he brings to every gathering. The Family would like to thank his primary care giver Rena Navarrete and the Vista Home Health Care hospice workers: Denise Swank, April Ortiz, Wilma Hunt and Paulette Mayfield who made his last months a comfortable, dignified and loving experience. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the South Texas Council's Campership Fund which provides assistance to needy scouts who might not otherwise be able to attend camp.
God Bless America… and God Bless Joe Galbraith! We are all richer having known this good man! Reprinted from South Texas Council BSA |
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funeral service was held at Seaside Funeral Home
on Saturday, September 8th at 1:00 P.M.
Visitation will be at Seaside from 3:00 P.M. to 9:00
P.M. on Friday, September 7th. Internment will
be at 2:00 P.M., Monday, September 10th in Park
Ridge Cemetery in Hillsboro, Texas.Group Study Exchange brochure is available
Encourage participation in Group Study Exchange (GSE). The District will have two teams in 2008, one to Spain and one to Germany. Our GSE Committee has prepared a brochure for use in recruiting. The District contact is . Submitted by Tom Moore.
District Governor Tom thanks you for helping Peru
The District has responded generously to the call for to victims of the Peru earthquake.
Donations to Aid Peru Rotarians: (29 Rotary Clubs out of 55)
Laredo Daybreak Rotary Club...........$2,000
Mission Rotary Club.............................$365
Victoria Northside Rotary Club..............$350
Brownsville Rotary Club............. ..........$350
Harlingen Rotary Club..........................$250
McAllen North Rotary Club. ..................$233
McAllen Centennial Rotary Club.............$215
Port Isabel Rotary Cub..........................$200
Port Lavaca Rotary Club ..................... $200
Edna Rotary Club.................................$155
Laredo Under Seven Flags Rotary Club .$150
Weslaco Rotary Club............................$150
Pharr Rotary Club.................................$146
San Benito Rotary Club.........................$134
Brownsville Sunrise Rotary Club.............$120
McAllen Rotary Club.......... ...................$120
Kingsville Sunrise Rotary Club................$100
Port Aransas Rotary Club.......................$100
Freer Rotary Club..................................$100 (9 members)
Brownsville North Rotary Club.................$100
Ingleside Rotary Club... ..... ...................$100
Corpus Christi Southside..........................$86
Kingsville Rotary Club....... ...... ....... ........$85
Calhoun County.......................................$75
Ganado ......................................... .. .....$50
Harlingen North Rotary Club......................$50
Harlingen Sunburst Rotary Club............. ...$50
Donna Rotary Club...................................$40
Goliad Rotary Club ............................ .....$30
Total Club Donations....... ................. .$6,559
Rotary District 5930............................$2,000
Aid going to Peru Rotary District...........$8,559
Submitted by Tom Moore.
Family of Rotary story
The following is taken from the Rotary of Corpus Christi newsletter, The Pilot. It was written by their president Gail M. Hoffman, when one of our numerous tropical storms was threatening the coast of Corpus Christi.
She begins:
It is with great regret that we had to cancel this week’s Rotary meeting. Our tropical weather had other plans for us.
It just reminds us how important it is for us to prepare in the event that a serious storm is approaching. We need to prepare our home and families, our places of business and our community for pending harsh conditions.
As Rotarians, we should be ready to step in when our
neighbors are most vulnerable. It is human nature to want to take care of
ourselves, but when times are really tough a hand-up is greatly appreciated.
Remember there may be a day when we must all be Rotarians in Action and help
restore our city to its full sparkle in the event of a serious storm.
Take care this weekend and we will see you all next week
Gail M Hoffman, President 2007-2008
Gail is telling us all the true nature of The Family of Rotary.
Our responsibilities do not end at our front door, or our business—but they
extend to our community and beyond to the entire globe. Remember our Polio
Plus campaign which changed the lives of thousands through out the world.
That is THE FAMILY OF ROTARY.
Joan Cocozza
If you have a Rotary story to tell—please address it to me at
or
956-428-4702
You may download an entry form
For we love our Valley Home, . . . . .
In the Rio Grande
Valley of Texas, Rotary Clubs often sing:
For we love our Valley Home, . . . . . (music)
At the San Benito Rotary Club, the club sang the song and District Governor Tom Moore started the song in sign language as it is sung in McAllen. (Pavlov's dog reaction)
At the Harlingen Rotary Club, they wanted to learn to do the sign of the song.
The Harlingen Sunburst Rotary Club wanted to learn the sign of the song, so Gov. Moore lead them through it. Now they sing it and sign it!. - Submitted by Tom Moore
Move Over You Tube
Video is a great way to bring a project to life and share it with others. Get started by checking out DoGooderTV, a Web site that's on a mission to promote nonprofit organizations such as Rotary through online video. This free service accepts videos of 10 minutes or less from any nonprofit. Your club is encouraged to register today, upload a video, and promote its humanitarian efforts. Read the Chronicle of Philanthropy's praise for the site, and watch the Rotary public service announcements that already have been posted.
Corpus Christi Sunrise Announces Rotary Benefactors
Corpus Christi Sunrise Rotary Club announced two new Rotary Benefactors, Pat Shackelford and Emmett Harris. That makes a total of six for the club out of its 14 members. Pretty good. No, great. Submitted by Mary Shockley.
Is your Rotary Club website listed with Rotary International?
Is your Rotary Club website listed with Rotary International?www.rotary.org/cgi-bin/Dist_URLS.cgi?district=5930&type=Rotary
If your Rotary Club is not listed, Please list your Rotary Club website with Rotary International. Your Rotary Club number is in the District Directory following the year your Club was chartered.
Please be sure to enter the information exactly as follows, omitting any extra spaces or punctuation before or after the field entries:
Rotary Club of: Port Isabel
Club ID number: 2084
www.rotary.org/support/websites/password.html
The club name must be entered exactly as printed above. Be sure to double-check the spelling of your club's name and the ID number. Omit any extra spaces or punctuation before or after the field entries, as these can cause login errors.
Also be sure to enter the club's name without the state, province, or country, or the term "Rotary Club" attached before or after the name. For example, a member of the Rotary Club of Evanston, IL, USA, would need to enter only "Evanston" as the name of the club. Submitted by Tom Moore.
Convention Bulletin
2008
RI Convention in Los Angeles
99th Rotary International Annual Convention Los Angeles, California, USA
15 to 18 June 2008
Salt Lake City RI Convention Memories set the stage for LA2008!
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Remember Donny Osmond? The inspiring Peace Scholars? Bricks House of Peace?
2006-07 RI President Bill Boyd and the Maori welcome? William Gates, Sr.'s
speech? Rodeos, opera, and Mountain West magic?
If not -- no worries! The best of the convention is captured on the 2007 RI
Convention Speeches DVD set and the 2007 Salt Lake City Convention Photo CDs now
available for purchase at:
http://shop.rotary.org/catalog/default.php?cPath=24
These are not just portable memory albums! Use these speeches and images to
illustrate the inspiration, service, and fellowship that happen every year at an
RI Convention as you promote the upcoming convention in L.A.
California, here we come!
Star
Voyager pin deadline extended to 5 October!
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Get your free, limited-edition Star Voyager pin just by registering online by 5
October! This handsome and exclusive memento comes mounted on a thank-you card
from President Wilkinson. Your pin will be distributed with your registration
packet next June in L.A.
See the star design at:
http://www.rotary.org/events/conventions/2008/index.html
Be a star by registering online in advance for the LA2008 Convention! Wear your
pin proudly in L.A. and treasure it as a keepsake.
Register online at:
https:/riweb.rotaryintl.org
We are extending the deadline because computer and phones at One Rotary Center
will be offline the weekend before the original deadline of Monday, 1 October.
Registration/housing questions:
RI.Registration@rotary.org
Questions/Comments: impromo@rotary.org
Need a club brochure??
If you would like a Rotary Club brochure to give
prospective Rotary Club members, you can easily
modify the one developed by PDG
Andy Smallwood.
As a recruiting tool collect information from your guests using a preprinted
form.
Neither of these are mandatory, just suggestions. Submitted by Tom Moore.
It's in the cards
When
you speak to a prospect about attending your Rotary Club meeting. Sometimes
they forget it because it is not written down. Fill out an
invitation card to give to the
prospect. It reminds them of the invitation. It will make them feel welcome
even if you are not present.
Give one to your members to 'challenge' them to find a qualified prospect to
invite to your Rotary Club.
Tell me how many cards you want and where to mail them. No cost to you or
your Rotary Club for the cards. Submitted by
Tom Moore.
Raymondville receives reward
Pictured
are representatives from Raymondville Independent School
District, Wal-Mart store manager, and Randle Hall, Raymondville Rotary
Club President (far right).
Each group received a $750.00 donation from the Raymondville Wal-Mart.
Raymondville Rotary Club is planning to use its money to kickoff a "Boy of the Month & Girl of the Month" award program. This program will be honoring Raymondville high school seniors. Monthly honorees will be selected by the RISD. Submitted by Randle Hall.
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