The meeting began with the ringing of the bell by Ken Donoughue of Medical Center Rotary. Rich led us in a word of prayer and with the pledge.
Umbrella Time: We are planning to auction the umbrella in 2019!
On this Day in History Fred Timmons shared:
In 1896 Niagara Falls Power Plant begins operation
In 1948 Prince Charles was born
1960 Ray Charles "Georgia on My Mind" reaches #1
1964 Apollo I launched
National Days Fred continues Allyson's tradition of keeping us current with
National Education Support Professionals Day i.e. lunch room personnel, school bus drivers
National Pickle Day
National Spicy Guacamole Day
Humor President Fred Timmons shared "Great Truths about Life that Adults Have Learned"
Raising teenagers is like nailing JELLO to a tree
There is always a lot to be thankful for if you take the time to look for it. For example, I am sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don't hurt.
One reason to smile is that every seven minutes of every day, someone in an aerobics class pulls a hamstring.
The best way to keep kids at home is to make the home a pleasant atmosphere and let the air out of their tires.
Car sickness is the feeling you get when the monthly car payment is due.
Families are like fudge...mostly sweet with a few nuts.
Rotary Minute Bruce shared with us an article from the November magazine: In July 1919...The Rotarian printed its Gold Star Roll of Honor, listing club members "who gave their lives in the service of their countries and humanity." It contains the names of 47 Rotarians: 26 were from the USA, 9 from Canada, 8 from Scotland and 4 from England." Interestingly, there were no Rotary clubs in continental Europe or Australia until after the war.
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Our speaker today was Elizabeth Garza, Librarian at Locke Hill Elementary School. Ms. Garza holds a BS in Psychology with a Marketing minor and a Masters in Education and Librarian Certification for K-12. Locke Hill Elementary is celebrating its 150th year anniversary. The school began in 1868 on Fredericksburg Road and was called Shavano School. The school's motto was written by a former student: "We just can't hide our Lion Pride!" Their Mission Statement: "Passion for Creating Relationships, Rigor and Results for ALL!" Locke Hill is a smaller campus with only 670 students. Elizabeth shared with us that the campus demographics have changed a lot. It is changing to a Title 1 campus - low income is indicative of the area. A lot of apartments are closeby. Title 1 means the school will qualify for funding to try to help the children. They will receive money to provide books for their library. They welcome and are able to receive private donations. There will be a high need of Spanish language books. They have computer aided work stations at the school - a computer lab and computers in the library. There are volunteer opportunities to read to the children. Volunteers can make specific requests. There is a real need for tutors to help the students. Teachers serve the whole classroom so individual volunteers are welcome. Volunteer opportunity is scheduled and is during school hours. She shared that the Learning Tree after school care is in need of readers. Volunteers can read to the students or help them with homework. Ken Donoghue regularly donates his time reading to the children and he reports that some of the students read extremely well. He stated that students between K - 3rd grade learn to read and after that they read to learn. During summer break the children lose the ability to read.
For additional information call Javier Acevedo, After School Program Specialist at 210-397-1641.
Nov 21 We will NOT meet the day before Thanksgiving.
Nov. 28 We WILL meet the Wednesday after Thanksgiving
For the month of December we will NOT MEET at our regular meeting place, the Outback Steakhouse...or if you do go you won't be with the club....instead we have some special events planned!
Dec 5We are all anticipating our meeting at the Art Institute Culinary School. Chef Gary Rice promises a gourmet delightful luncheon prepared by chef students! Please let me know if you plan to attend since the school must have advance notice in order to prepare. We will meet at our regular time of 11:45. AI is located next to the Alamo Cafe on the I-10 W access road near Wurzbach.
Dec 8 During the DAY
Great opportunity to Volunteer with Earn a Bike Christmas 2018! This is an official SA 300 Event. Come out and support our own Destiny Mujica and see how lives are changed thru this organization! For more information about this very special community program click on the button below!
Proceeds from Pass the Hat for November go to Elf Louise.
Show Low Raffle
Joe Montagna was absent today so our hopes were running high about one of us winning! Gloria Richter won the opportunity to draw the 2 of Clubs and win the $675 pot for today. Unfortunately, she drew the King of Diamonds. She now holds a wine.o.u. The pot will increase by $25 next week.
Wine Drawing
President Fred Timmons owned the ticket drawn for a bottle of wine. He also holds a wine.o.u.
James Daniel is our wine benefactor this month.
Brags and Confessions
Ken Donoughue is very proud of his grandson who placed #8 out of 14 in band competition and rated in the top 10 in UIL Competition. He a 9th grader at Woodlands High School and plays the drums.
Missing Pins and Badges
Roger Thompson confessed that he was missing his pin.
The Meeting was closed with the Four-Way Test, led by Ken Donoughue
Rotarian with Style!
year anniversary. The school began in 1868 on Fredericksburg Road and was called Shavano School. The school's motto was written by a former student: "We just can't hide our Lion Pride!" Their Mission Statement: "Passion for Creating Relationships, Rigor and Results for ALL!" Locke Hill is a smaller campus with only 670 students. Elizabeth shared with us that the campus demographics have changed a lot. It is changing to a Title 1 campus - low income is indicative of the area. A lot of apartments are closeby. Title 1 means the school will qualify for funding to try to help the children. They will receive money to provide books for their library. They welcome and are able to receive private donations. There will be a high need of Spanish language books. They have computer aided work stations at the school - a computer lab and computers in the library. There are volunteer opportunities to read to the children. Volunteers can make specific requests. There is a real need for tutors to help the students. Teachers serve the whole classroom so individual volunteers are welcome. Volunteer opportunity is scheduled and is during school hours. She shared that the Learning T
ree after school care is in need of readers. Volunteers can read to the students or help them with homework. Ken Donoghue regularly donates his time reading to the children and he reports that some of the students read extremely well. He stated that students between K - 3rd grade learn to read and after that they read to learn. During summer break the children lose the ability to read. 
stmas 2018! This is an official SA 300 Event. Come out and support our own Destiny Mujica and see how lives are changed thru this organization! For more information about this very special community program click on the button below!
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