Robert called the meeting to order with 12 members present and 5 visitors. George’s daughter Haley visited with us. Karen Blakeman, and Belinda Postnan Kaylani, Rotarians from the Sharpstown club; Don Leever, DDS, and Marietta Schelweister from a Rotary club near Berlin, Germany also visited with us. Welcome.
Halley Kurisky
Karen Blakeman & Belinda Postman Kaylani
Marietta Schelweister
ROTARY MOMENT:
George discussed The Rotarian, Rotaryís official magazine. It was started in 1911 and its purpose is to promote Rotary. It is a magazine offered in 23 separate international regions and is sent to 750,000 Rotarians world wide. Thanks George.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Robert said that our meeting place may be moved to a
larger room. Stay tuned. He also continues to update our
web site at www.westchaserotary.org.
- The club’s parking project with S.A.V.E. Alief Health
Fair was a great success. Many thanks to Craig, Robert,
Dee, Jatin, Steve, and all others who gave of their time
and energy to make it successful.
- Our Wings Over Houston parking project is coming up
quickly: October 31, and November 1. We will need 40
people each day to accomplish this project.
- Sarah attended District 5890ís public relations
meeting. She learned what other clubs are doing with
their Facebook Page to garner new membership and spread
the word about Rotary. Thanks Sarah.
- Dee announced there will be an International Parade
of businesses on Saturday, September 26 at 11100 Bellaire
Blvd.
- Sam announced that there will be a blood drive at the
Alief YMCA on Saturday, September 26 at 7850 at Howell
Sugarland Drive.
PROGRAM:
Corbett is past president of the Skyline Club. Corbett says that for our club to be relevant 10 years from now we need to diversify. By diversification he means younger people, more ladies, different religions, and different ethnic groups. Rotary International is the most diverse organization in the world with 1.3 million members in almost every nation on earth. Our local clubs need to mirror this diversity.
Corbett’ Bullet Points:
- RI & TRF are good stewards of your money. Check
www.charitynavigator.com.
- Stress networking & fellowship opportunities.
- Bring in relevant & high profile speakers.
- Give real responsibilities to new members, listen to
their feedback, integrate their suggestions if
appropriate, make them feel appreciated.
- Eliminate obstacles to their becoming a member, i.e.
a break in dues, comp time with charity project = $
toward dues.
- Include Red Badge program for new members.
- Offer fellowship, hands on projects; get new members
involved.
- Communicate to newer members the service projects,
scholarships, etc. that your club sponsors.
- Be passionate about Rotary & share the joy!
Great program. Thanks Corbett.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Susie, Jason, Travis. We missed you.
WISDOM:
- To be able to lead others, a man must be willing to
go forward alone. Harry S. Truman, 33rd U.S. president.
- A ship in port is safe, but that is not what ships
are for. Sail out to sea and do new things. Grace Hopper,
admiral.
- Life without risk is not worth living. Charles
Lindbergh, aviator.
