The FLASH! The Newsletter for Rotary District 5810

Sandra Forster, District Governor 2012-2013

Vol. 2, Issue 1 August, 2012

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New Year Kicks Off With A 5810 Roundtable Record

By most accounts, the first District Rountable of the

year rivaled a record attendance, with more than 120

Rotarians and friends cramming into the Plano Cham-

ber of Commerce July 14 to hear new District Gover-

nor Sandy Forster’s plan for her term and to learn of

Rotary priorities for the coming 12 months.

“We’re out of coffee,” offered immediate past DG Bud

McBrayer, before giving his wrap-up of the May

District Conference at the Choctaw Casino. It was

Patriotic Sandy indeed a Jam-packed event.

“I’ve already started visiting local clubs,” Forster told the assemblage,

and said her schedule would be available online in ClubRunner.

(editor’s note: It will also appear in this newsletter, beginning with the

September edition , along with other major district events.)

A series of reports and introductions of new chairmen/women of vari-

ous committees followed.

Outgoing Treasurer Bill Denby (not the district Governor-Nominee),

said the district had a surplus, and the books for the fiscal year would

be closed by Aug. 1

The other Bill Denby, the district Governor-Nominee, then joined with

Forster and Governor-Elect Ean Sullivan

in proposing a novel idea for raising mon-

ey for the Rotary Foundation. “There’s

probably a whole other District Governor

in here somewhere,” Denby said , pointing

to his and Sullivan’s noticeable midsec-

tions. “If we go on a weight-loss plan,” we

can have a contest to see who loses the

most, with proceeds going to the RI Denby, Sullivan, Forster

Foundation.” Forster, who quickly endorsed the idea, said details for

the competition would be coming shortly.

IN THIS ISSUE

A Big Honor for

East Dallas Rotary

It Ranks in the top 50 of all

Rotary Clubs … but in what?

— page 2

How’s Bud?

Sandy Forster gives us a

brief update on her

husband Bud

Carmichael’s condition

— page 3

Our New Nominee-Designate

Meet Larry Webb

— page 3

How to Rent Your Very Own

Rotary Float

Here’s an offer you may not

want to refuse

— page 3

Page 2

Big Honor For East Dallas Rotary — In Top 50 for Per Capita Foundation Donations

Bill Perryman left his District 5810 position as Rotary Foundation

Chair a happy man: One of the district’s 68 clubs has been given the

singular distinction of being among the top 50 clubs worldwide in per

capita giving to the Rotary Foundation.

Les Lobel, Immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of East Dal-

las, received a letter this month from Bill Boyd, Rotary Foundation

Trustee Chair, informing him of East Dallas’ unique honor.

Bill Perryman “The Rotary Foundation could not improve health, support education Les Lobel

and alleviate poverty if it weren’t for Rotarians like (East Dallas Rotary),” Boyd wrote.

The entire letter appears below.

Larry Webb to become 2015-2016 District Governor

Larry Webb, currently District 5810 Rotary Foundation chair, has been selected as the dis-

trict’s nominee-designate for District Governor in 2015-2016.

In late July, after interviewing candidates for District Governor, the District 5810 nominating

committee selected Webb as District Governor Nominee-Designate.

Here’s the official announcement from District 5810:

All candidates nominated by their Rotary Club were interviewed today at the Plano Cham-

ber of Commerce. The Nominating Committee selected Rotarian Larry Webb, member of the Rotary Club of

Prestonwood.

Not only has Webb served as club president for the Prestonwood Rotary Club, but he also recently has

served in various leadership positions within our district. Larry is the District Rotary Foundation Chair, previ-

ously served as the District Grants Chair and also as the Chair for the annual Humanity in Motion Gala ben-

efiting The Rotary Foundation.

Webb recently retired from a long and successful career in commercial banking.

Join us in congratulating Larry and his wife Pam for being selected as Governor for District 5810, 2015-

2016!

It’s Big, It’s All Rotary

and It’s Up for Loan

Yes, it’s real and it belongs to the

McKinney Rotary Club, The Rota-

ry Big Wheel float is available for

rent for all sorts of events. Peter

McLellan, McKinney Rotary’s "Big

Wheel" Trailer Committeeman,

says the wheel has actually won

awards in some parades. If we

should want to use it, we can con-

tact Peter at 469.667.5363.

Bud Carmichael’s Condition ‘Greatly Improved’

Bud Carmichael is “greatly improved” and scheduled for a follow-up visit to the doc-

tor to determine what caused a sudden illness that sent him to the hospital earlier

this month. “Bud’s back up and around, and all of his vital signs are greatly im-

proved,” 5810 District Governor Sandy Forster said Aug. 18. “We’re still not certain

what caused him to have a sudden attack that appeared to be related to cardiac

problems, and we’re hopeful we’ll get some answers within the next few days.” For-

ster thanked everyone who had called and emailed her and Bud with their best

wishes. “This is when you confirm that an essential element of Rotary is friendship,”

she said.

Looking to Make Up a Meeting? Here’s where the Rotary elite meet to eat, greet and fete in District 5810

MONDAY Coppell 7:00 AM Daddy Jack's, 150 S. Denton Tap Rd, Coppell

Dallas Trinity NOON Infomart 1950 Stemmons Freeway (I 35 and Oaklawn) 7th floor., Dallas,TX

Farmers Branch NOON Brookhaven Country Club, 3333 Golfing Way, Farmers Branch, 75234

Richardson NOON Canyon Creek Country Club 625 Lookout, Richardson

Whitesboro NOON La Hacienda Mexican Grill Highway 82 East

TUESDAY

THURSDAY DeSoto 7:00AM Thorntree Country Club 825 W. Wintergreen Rd., Desoto

Greenville Daybreak 7:00AM Kavanaugh United Methodist Church (Fellowship Hall); 2516 Park Street; Greenville 75401

Irving Sunrise 7:00AM Las Colinas Country Club 4400 N. O'Connor Blvd., Irving

Royse City Earlybird 7:00AM Trinity Room of the Holiday Inn Select Dallas-North, 2645 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75234

Carrollton-Farmers Branch NOON Brookhaven Country Club 3333 Golfing Green Drive

Denison NOON First Christian Church 800 West Woodward

Fair Park NOON La Calle Doce Restaurant, located at 1925 Skillman, near the corner of

LaVista Frisco NOON Dallas Baptist University Campus in Frisco 3211 Internet Blvd , Frisco TX

75034. Hurricane Creek NOON Hurricane Creek Country Club 1800 Fairway Lane, Anna

Irving NOON Las Colinas Country Club 4400 N. O'Connor Blvd., Irving

Plano NOON Southfork Hotel 1600 W. Central Expressway, Plano

Rockwall NOON Rotary Hall 408 S. Goliad

Terrell NOON Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Parish Hall NW, College & Frances St.,Terrell, TX 75160

Waxahachie NOON Waxahachie Civic Center 2000 Civic Center Lane, Waxahachie TX

Wylie NOON The Pavilion at Woodbridge Golf Club 7400 Country Club Dr, Wylie TX 75098

Dallas Evening 7:30PM Cliff Cafe at the Belmont Hotel 901 Ft. Worth Ave.Dallas, TX 75208

FRIDAY

Editor’s note: If any of this information is incorrect, please contact Barry Hoffman: bhoffman@healthday.com

Plano Sunrise Addison

7:00AM 7:30AM

Tino's Too Mexican Restaurant 2205 Avenue K, Plano The Prime Rib 14655 Dallas Parkway (S. of Beltline; W. of Tollway)

Grand Prairie NOON Ruthe Jackson Center 3113 S. Carrier Parkway McKinney Park Cities

NOON

NOON Ricks Chop House 107 N. Kentucky St., McKinney, TX, 75069.

Maggiano's Restaurant 205 North Park Center Richardson Central White Rock

NOON

NOON The Richardson Hotel 701 East Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas 75081 Divine Coffee Shop, 434 Northlake Center, 10233 E. Northwest Hwy, Dallas 75238

Duncanville Frisco Sunrise

7:00AM 7:00AM

Hilton Garden Inn 800 N. Main Street, Duncanville, TX 75116 Embassy Suites, Frisco, corner of Gaylord & Parkwood

Rockwall Breakfast 7:00AM Rotary Hall 408 S. Goliad Addison Midday NOON Crowne Plaza Hotel, 14315 Midway Road, Addison, TX 75001 Dallas North NOON Embassy Suites, 3880 W. Northwest Hwy East Dallas NOON Radisson Hotel 6060 N. Central Expressway, Dallas Ennis NOON Ennis Country Club 2905 Country Club Rd., Ennis Farmersville NOON OE Carlisle Civic Center 100 Orange Street at Hill Street Garland NOON Special Events Center located at Highway 190 East of Garland Rd Grand Prairie Metro NOON The Ruthe Jackson Center, 3113 S. Carrier Parkway, Grand Prairie 75052 Irving-Las Colinas NOON La Cima Club 5215 N O Connor Blvd Suite 2600 Irving, TX 75039 Lancaster NOON Country View Golf Course, 240 W. Beltline Road, Lancaster Mesquite NOON Dallas Athletic Club 4111 La Prada Dallas TX Midlothian NOON Midlothian Civic Center 224 S. 11th Street Plano West NOON Southfork Hotel 1600 W. Central Expressway, Plano Rowlett NOON Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse, 9900 Lakeview Parkway, Rowlett TX Sherman NOON Sherman Municipal Building Ballroom 405 North Rusk Sherman, TX North Dallas Evenin 5:30PM Cape Buffalo 17727 Addison Road Dallas, Texas 75287

WEDNESDAY Grayson County

6:50AM Kelly's Restaurant; 115 S. Travis (on the square); Sherman, TX

Allen Sunrise 7:00AM Chase Oaks Golf Club 7201 Chase Oaks Blvd. Plano, TX 75025 Cedar Hill 7:00AM Cedar Hill Recreation Center, 310 East Parkerville Road, Cedar Hill TX Southeast Dallas County 7:00AM Dallas Athletic Country Club (DAC), 4111 LaPrada Drive, Dallas, TX 75228 Preston Center 7:15AM Park City Club 5956 Sherry Lane, 17th Floor, Dallas McKinney Sunrise 7:30AM Eldorado Country Club 2604 Country Club Drive Allen NOON Chase Oaks Golf Club Pavilion, 7201 Chase Oaks Blvd., Plano, TX 75025 Bonham NOON Methodist Family Life Center 200 W. 8th Commerce NOON University Inn 3000 Hwy 50 South Commerce, TX 75428 Dallas NOON Fairmont Hotel 1717 North Akard, Dallas Forney NOON Martinez Restaurant 124 E. US 80 Forney TX 75216 Garland Lakeside NOON Eastern Hills Country Club 3000 S. Country Club Rd., Garland Greater Kaufman NOON Grace Christian Church 504 S. Houston Kaufman, TX Greenville NOON Rotary Post Office, 2920 Lee Street Greenville TX Plano Metro NOON Glen Eagles Country Club 5401 W. Park Blvd., Plano, TX Prestonwood NOON Prestonwood Country Club 15909 Preston Road, Dallas, TX Richardson East NOON Canyon Creek Country Club, Richardson TX 75080