Robert called the meeting to order with 13 members present and two guests. Jayne Nalett, executive assistant to State District Representative Kristi Thibaut, and Oley Donoho, visiting Rotarian from Bellaire Southwest Club and husband of Sarah. Irma Hernandez, one of our former members, also visited with us. Welcome.
Irma Hernandez
Jayne Nalett
Ole Donaho
ROTARY MOMENT:
Julius Franks, the first black all American to play for the Michigan Wolverines in the 1940’s was a pioneer in many fields. Despite numerous health problems, he persevered, became a dentist, was leader in the Boy Scouts of America and was a prominent Rotarian in the Auburn Hills Rotary Club. Thanks George and Gene.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- The Alief International Parade will be held this Saturday, September 26. Robert will represent our club. Contact him to ride on the float/pick-up truck.
- Sam announced that the Alief YMCA will have a blood drive this Saturday from 10:00 til 2:00 at the YMCA.
- WHAM will sponsor a fundraiser featuring the Houston Civic Symphony on October 6 at the First Methodist Church.
- Craig announced that the Veteran’s Day Luncheon will be held at the Omni Hotel in West Houston on November 6. We are co-sponsoring a table with LoneStar Health Systems, and have space for 5 members or guests.
- Wings Over Houston: October 31 and November 1. We will need 40 people per day.
PROGRAM:
Texas still has its "Rainy Day Fund" of about $700 million. We received $1.9 billion from the stimulus package and much of that has been applied to public education. The school tax holiday is still in effect and is beneficial to many children in Texas for school supplies and clothes. Many hospitals and the more rural parts of our state face a shortage of Doctors and nurses. Funds have been made available to faculty members of medical schools, and nursing schools. Texas needs additional 22,000 nurses. HB 2154 provides for additional monies to physicians who agree to practice in rural or underserved areas for at least 3 to 4 years: $25,000 for the first year and $55,000 for the final year.
Texas has 3 top tier universities; Texas A&M, UT and Rice; with U of H a close 4th. Education is a primary priority for Kristi she and can always be counted on to support funding for education. Great program Craig. Thanks Kristi. Kristis Thibaut can be reached at 281-498-4558 or Google Thibaut.
MEMBERS MISSING:
Keith and Travis, we missed you.
WISDOM:
- To put the world right in order.......we must first set our hearts right. Confucius, philosopher
- Start by doing what's necessary, then what's possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible. Francis of Assisi, clergyman
