Club Meeting on 12/09/2009
  
 

Club 120909
Robert called the meeting to order with 13 members present  and 9  guests. 

Christina Garza, John Soileau, Joseph Dewhart with Edward Jones, Mike Morris with the Houston Chronicle neighborhood editions, Mike Smith, Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Joey Harris with Triple S Steel, Ira Harris with HPD, Joseph Harris, Retired HCSO Detective and Marie Lee with Alief Community Association. 

Welcome.
 
Christina Garza 120909
Christina Garza

Joseph Dewhart 120909
Joseph Dewhart

Mike Morris 120909
Mike Morris

Mike Smith 120909
Mike Smith

Joey Harris 120909
Joey Harris

Ira Harris 120909
Ira Harris

Joseph Harris 120909
Joseph Harris


ROTARY MOMENT:
George Rotary Info 120909
George discussed the Rotary motto originally proposed by Arthur Frederick Sheldon in 1910 as “He Profits Most Who Serves His Fellows Best”. 

B.Frank Collins of Minneapolis, Minnesota spoke of the importance of serving others as in “Service Not Self”.  The 1989 Council on Legislation agreed that “Service Above Self” be the principal motto of Rotary International.  Thanks George.
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
  • December 9 Robert reminded us that the Lombardi Award will be given to College Lineman of the year by the Houston Rotary Club.
  • December 12 Our club will “Ring the Bell for the Salvation Army” at the Lowes’ on Westheimer from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.  Contact Craig to volunteer.
  • December 17 “Wonderland in Westchase” at the Quillian Center.  We will cook sausage on a stick as a fundraiser.
  • December 18 HWRC Christmas party from 7:00 pm hosted by Craig and Pat Splawn. Details and a map to follow.
  • Margaret reminded us to consider the Brookwood Community’s Florist and Gift shop on Westheimer at Seagler for our Christmas gifts.
  • December 23rd and December 30th there will be no meeting.
 

PROGRAM:
Adrian Garcia at Podium 120909
Gene introduced Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia who spoke briefly about crime in Harris County.  Sheriff Garcia said that the Harris County Sheriff’s department is the largest in Texas and the 3rd largest in the US.  60% of the Sheriff’s budget is used for incarceration of criminals.  The incarceration of these criminals must be administered and supervised by deputies of the HCSO. 



Julia Harris at Podium 120909
Deputy Julia Harris due to her quick thinking and quick action saved another deputy’s life who had been overpowered by an inmate intent on serious bodily harm of the deputy.  Sheriff Garcia noted that although these officers are not on the street in the same capacity that we normally see deputies they are an invaluable asset to the department and are seldom recognized for their bravery, quick thinking and unfailing dedication to the job of protecting the citizens of Harris County.
 


Julia Harris with Award 120909
Robert presented Deputy Julia Harris with Houston Westchase Rotary Club’s Vocational Service Award for 2009.  Thank you Deputy Harris for your outstanding courage, integrity and selfless dedication to your profession.  It is our great privilege and pleasure to honor you for your service to Harris County's citizenry. 

Thanks to you Sheriff Garcia and all of your officers.  Great program Gene.
 


Group 120909



MEMBERS ABSENT:
  • Travis

We missed you.
 

WISDOM:
  • There can be no progress if people have no faith in tomorrow.  John F. Kennedy, 35th U.S. president
  • It’s a painful thing to look at your own trouble and know that you yourself and no one else has made it.  Sophocles (c. 495-406 B.C.)

 
HUMOR:
  • What would have happened if there had been 3 wise women?  They would have asked for directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole, brought practical gifts and there would be peace on earth.  Annon.