Holiday Calendar
Just a friendly reminder that as is our custom for the month of December all meetings will be offsite.
Dec 5 Art Institute Gourmet Luncheon
What time: 11:45 a.m.
Meeting place: AI Institute on IH 10 W access road near Wurzbach Rd next to Alamo Cafe.
Cost: This is an la carte menu and Chef Rice says it is not expensive. The max cost is $18 - $20 per person
So far Mary has these signed up: Allyson, Fred & his lovely wife Sharon, Barry, James, Brett, Stuart, Bil, Rick T, Ken, Mary, Bruce & Gloria, Roger & his lovely wife Peggy. Since reservations are required please let Mary know about any corrections or changes.
Dec 8 Daytime: Earn a Bike Christmas 2018
What Ti
me: 9:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: Our Lady of the Lake University - more info to come
Attire: Rotarian at Work T-Shirt
Cost: Your heart, time & lots of energy!
So far Allyson, Fred, Ken, Bruce & Gloria, and Mary & Pat have signed up!
Please let Mary know if you are planning to volunteer! Let's support our own Destiny Mujica!
Dec 8 EVENING: Holiday Party
What time: 6 p.m.
Where: Sonterra Country Club
Cost: $20 per person
Bring a White Elephant Gift and your Party Face!
There are quite a few club members who have already said they plan to attend.
Please let Mary know if you are planning to go so that the wonderful staff at the country club can accommodate us.
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Dec 12 Ecumenical Center
What time: 11:.jpg) 45 a.m.
Where: 8310 Ewing Halsell at the corner of Wurzbach Rd.
Cost: Box Lunch from Broadway Daily Bread for only $10!
We will enjoy a presentation and a tour of the facility courtesy of Barry Abrams!
So far these have signed up: Barry, Allyson, Fred, DG Kathy Hubbard, ADG Dr. Jackie Parsons, Brett, Ken, Marlene, Mary and possibly Rick Rhodes if he's in town.
Again, please let please let Mary know so that you won't go hungry!
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Stories
Humor
President Fred Timmons shared this:
God is Busy....
A United States Marine was taking some college courses between assignments. He had completed 20 missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. One of the courses had a professor who was an avowed atheist.
One day the professor shocked the class when he came in. He looked to the ceiling and flatly stated, "God, if you are real, then I want you to knock me off this platform..I'll give you exactly 15 min." The lecture room fell silent. You could hear a pin drop. Ten minutes went by and the professor proclaimed, "Here I am God, I'm still waiting."
It got down to the last couple of minutes when the Marine got out of his chair, went up to the professor, and cold-cocked him; knocking him off the platform. The professor was out cold. The Marine went back to his seat and sat there, silently. The other students were shocked and stunned, and sat there looking on in silence.
The professor eventually came to, noticeably shaken, looked at the Marine and asked, "What in the world is the matter with you? Why did you do that?"
The Marine calmly replied, "God was busy today protecting America's soldiers who are protecting your right to say stupid stuff and act like an idiot. So He sent me."
The classroom erupted into cheers!
Welcome Guest! We were honored to have as our guest this week Assistant District Governor, Dr. Jackie Parsons.
Rotarian Magazine Minute
Bruce shared with us an article he found very interesting in the December issue of the Rotarian called, "Constructive Engagement". A member of the Rotary Club of Chandler-Horizon in Arizona heard about the wreckage caused by Hurricane Harvey and decided to do something about it. Woodlands Rotarians and their friends decided to jump onboard and also pitched in to help - together the two Rotary Clubs formed a team for this project. They heard about Terrie Stelter, a vet who had volunteered after Hurricane Katrina. Stelter is a full time caregiver to her mother, her sister who has MS and her 5 year old daughter. Terrie's house suffered damage due to Harvey's path of destruction. The Rotary team raised $43,000 to help rebuild her home. Further, for those unable to donate their time and manpower, the Rotary team set up a registry at Bed Bath & Beyond so they could give that way instead.
Our own Bruce Richter pointed out that our Club so far has donated $5,000 to 3 separate districts for disaster relief. This year the Oak Hills Rotary Club Board is reaching out to 3 districts offering to help, especially Texas coast city of Rockport which was hard hit.
As a side note, Bil Trodler offered that Keller Williams Realty also reaches out to those who have faced devastating loss by providing millions of dollars to help rebuild communities. Also, individuals work countless hours to provide immediate relief by delivering essentials to those whose communities were wiped out due to natural disasters.
2019 Rotary Convention in Hamburg Germany Ken Donoughue reminded us that anyone planning to attend the Convention should jump in and register now. Early registration ends Dec 15 so take advantage now of the reduced registration fee of $375. Click on the link below to register!
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ss you Don! We send our warm wishes to our Charter Member Don Deal who has really been missed!
been Chairman of the Tours Committee since 2013. The committee provides excellent accommodations to help international visitors feel comfortable and welcome while visiting the Rodeo. The committee provides tours of the grounds and exhibits and provides lunch for the international visitors. Pictured here is the International Group sponsored by District 5840 at last year's Rodeo. Brett says that he is on the grounds every day except for 2 days during the entire run of the Rodeo!...He invited all who are interested in volunteering with the Stock Show and Rodeo to register online. The link is below!