Club # 50195 Chartered March 1997 October 5, 2010

Membership

Name Company PhoneAngela Allen Allied Power Mart 281-592-5266Rose Austin Lone Star College-Kingwood Retired 713-502-9188Tim Baker Bank of Houston 713-600-6790Sylvia Bennett Kerr Consulting 281-466-4175Jody Binnion Porter Fire Department 281-354-6666Scott Brady Joiner Partnership 281-359-6401Wayne Christian Wal-mart 281-354-3400Donnie Click Click’s Tire 281-354-5269John Darst Kingwood Funeral Home 281-358-9005Andy Dill Community Chamber 281-354-0051Kenn Franklin New Caney ISD 281-577-8600Gary Gardner 1st Bank & Trust of East Texas 281-689-5100Gene Gregory Signorelli Homes 281-324-3023Kevin Kennedy Kennedy Fabricating 281-399-3008Mel Kennedy Retired, MC Appraiser 281-399-0326Odie Kennedy Kennedy Fabricating 281-399-3008Barbara Knox Rosewood Funeral Home 281-441-2171Mike Laird Splendora ISD 281-689-3128Gary Lemley New Caney ISD 281-577-8670Sherry Lemley New Horizons, Inc. 281-689-8500Frank McCrady EMCID 281-354-4419Walter McKellar Houston Community Bank-Porter 281-354-1414Guy Needham Life Quest Community Church 281-797-4893Tommy Price Splendora ISD 281-689-3128Oscar Ramos Lone Star College-Kingwood 281-312-1482Anna Reynolds Raymark A/C & Heating 281-354-7018Ed Rinehart MC Commissioner Pct. 4 281-689-3161Leonard Schneider Ross Banks, May, Cron & Cavin, P.C. 713-626-1200Chuck Segrest GeoSystems 281-358-2662Bill Skrivanek Bates, Kos, Simek & Skrivanek 281-361-5557Mike Smith Mike Smith Insurance 281-354-4554Gary Southard Life Quest Community Church 832-231-6506Andie Szabo Extension Nineteen Answering Service 281-446-0101Ray Vaden Splendora Fire Department 281-399-3628Kevin Weldon Splendora ISD 281-689-3128Skip Wuest Currin, Wuest, Mielke, Paul & Knapp 281-359-0100

“ S e r v i c e A b o v e S e l f ”

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• Vocational Service Ideas 3• 5910’s M I L L I O N $ Dinner 4

Deciding on a Community Project

What is the best way for your club to work toward a consensus on a suitable project? Here are some ideas:1. Vote on the greatest needs of the community2. Determine what is best for youths or the elderly3. Determine what would improve community or economic development

October is Vocational Service MonthPeople join Rotary clubs as proud representatives of their businesses or professions. Hence, all club members have an obligation to represent their vocations to fellow Rotarians and exemplify the spirit of Rotary in the workplace.

Many Rotarians give of their free time and of their expertise, which so often is a result of success in their vocation. Numerous are the doctors and nurses who help sick children, numerous are the engineers who help drill wells, numerous are the teachers who help in schools – just to mention a few.

And the practice goes back to the various vocations where it all began in 1905 – a handful of gentlemen of different vocations who came together to help others. That was the beginning of what is now Building Communities – Bridging Continents through Service Above Self.

The Rotary Club of Malone, New York has built a reputation out of its spaghetti dinners. "They always have a huge turnout and significant merchant support," notes Martha Weaver, a member of the club. "More than once, we have run out of spaghetti sauce." Developing signature activities that are visible in the community helps enhance the public image and awareness of Rotary, one of the priorities of the RI Strategic Plan. To encourage clubs to promote their own defining activities and to gather input from Rotarians, RI Vice President Thomas M. Thorfinnsonrecently moderated a discussion on Rotary International's official LinkedIn group.

What is Your Club Known For?The Rotary Club of Greater Lake Charles, Louisiana holds an auction every year, raising money for scholarships to local universities and for The Rotary Foundation. For the past 20 years, the auction has been the activity that defines the club in the community.

Every community has different needs. Often, clubs members can agree on which needs to address, but sometimes reaching a decision is difficult.

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Clubs for Make-up

Cleveland (Wed.) Lake Conroe (Thurs.)Senior Citizens Com. Center Walden Yacht Club

Humble (Wed.) The Woodlands (Thurs.)Humble Civic Center Woodlands Resort & Conf.

Center

Kingwood (Thurs. evening)Kingwood Country Club

Leadership: Ray Klingsmith, RI President; Rose Austin, District Governor; Jeff Early, Assistant Governor

Rotary Club of EMC 2010 – 2011 Board of DirectorsKevin Kennedy, President Sylvia Bennett, Club Administration Scott Brady, President-Elect Bill Shrivanek, MembershipSherry Lemley, Secretary Governor Rose Austin, FoundationGary Lemley, Treasurer Angela Allen, Public RelationsGary Southard, Sergeant-at-Arms , Service Projects

Interact Sponsors: Kathy Franklin (Caney Creek); Pam Lynch (Splendora); and Randy Awe (New Caney)

Dinosaurs (Past Presidents Council)Eugene Wisenbaker – ’97 – ‘98Mike Smith – ’98 – ‘99Rose Austin – ’99 – ‘00Jimmy Verron – ’00 – ‘01John Darst – ’01 – ‘02Ike Williams – ’02 – ‘03Rick Cowan – ’03 – ‘04Frank McCrady – ’04 – ‘05Chuck Segrest – ’05 – ‘06Walter McKellar – ’06 – ‘07Andy Dill – ’07 – ‘08Tim Baker – ’08 – ’09Morris Fuselier – ’09 – ‘10

Gene Gregory Dr. Ike WilliamsMel Kennedy Eugene WisenbakerOdie KennedyLowell Little

* Multiple via our club**Multiple via our club and another club

*Dr. Rose Austin Frank McCrady Dr. Rose Austin*Clyde Bailey Guy Needham Clyde BaileyTim Baker **Walter McKellar John DarstJody Binnion Ed Rinehart Jim DicksonWayne Christian Chuck Segrest Mel KennedyRick Cowan Gary Southard Odie KennedyJohn Darst Mike Smith Barbara Knox**Jim Dickson Andie Szabo Com. Ed RinehartAndy Dill Jacques Verron Mike SmithFred Frey Jimmy Verron Walter McKellarGary Gardner Fred Wetz

Weekly meeting at noon on Tuesday

Hofbrau Steak House

24890 FM 1314Porter, TX

77365281-354-8854Rotary Club of EMC

P. O. Box 29Porter, TX 77365

Newsletter Editor: Rose Austin, roseaustin5910@yahoo.com

Club’s Paul Harris Fellows Remaining Charter Members

Community Calendar

Oct 21 Chamber Golf TournamentNov 3 Workshop – The Power of Email Marketing @ EMCIDNov 11 Wine, Hawgs & Chocolate, @ Harley Davidson of KingwoodDec 4 Christmas Parade, New CaneyJanuary 15 “Fireman’s Ball” Annual Banquet, Yellow Rose reception HallApril 16 Texas Sawmill Festival

The Rotary 4-Way Test of the things we think, say or do…

1. Is it the TRUTH?2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

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Meeting Agenda

Call to OrderInvocationPledgeIntroduction of GuestsSunshine/AnnouncementsBrief Community ReportsRotary ReportsIntroduction of Speaker

Program: Congressman Ted Poe

Upcoming: TBD

District/Club CalendarNov. 13 Million Dollar Dinner, South Shore Harbour ResortJan. 7-9 RYLAFeb. 5 Mid-Year/ Pre-PETS MeetingMar. 5 District Team TrainingMarch 18-20 PETSApril 2 Bulletin judgingApril 6 GSE Inbound team arrivesApril 16 District AssemblyApril 28-May 1 District ConferenceMay 21-25 International ConventionJune 4 District Governor Bedelmann's installation

AnniversariesOctober Celebrations…BirthdaysOctober 8 - Gene Gregory

Million Dollar DinnerThe Million Dollar Dinner is just weeks away. Have you purchased your ticket, secured a sponsorship, or secured an auction item? Please purchase tickets on line at rotarydistrict5910.org and submit auction and sponsorship funds to Governor Rose Austin.

Start Planning for RYLARotary Youth Exchange (RYE) has scheduled an information meeting at Lone Star College - Montgomery on Saturday morning, October 30, 2010 starting at 10:00 a.m. Club RYLA liaisons should attend this meeting. The RYLA Committee needs your help in spreading the word in the high schools throughout the district.Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), Rotary's training program for young leaders, emphasizes leadership, citizenship, and personal growth. The deadline for Club Commitment Forms is October 15.

July 2010 January 2011 (Rotary Awareness)06 Governor Rose Austin’s Farewell 04 Mike Laird13 Angela Allen 11 Gary Lemley20 Tim Baker 18 Rotary Awareness Program27 Sylvia Bennett 25 RYLA Program

August (Membership/Extension) February (World Understanding)03 Jody Binnion 01 Sherry Lemley10 Scott Brady 08 Frank McCrady17 Membership Program 15 Walter McKellar24 Wayne Christian 22 World Understanding Program31 Donnie Click

September (New Generation) March (Literacy)07 John Darst 01 Guy Neeham14 Andy Dill 08 Tommy Price21 Interact Students 15 Literacy Program28 Club Assembly 22 Club Assembly

29 Oscar Ramos

October (Vocational Service) April (Magazine)05 Kenn Franklin 05 Anna Reynold12 Gary Gardner 12 GSE Team from Germany19 Vocational Service Program 19 Ed Rinehart26 Gene Gregory 26 Chuck Segrest

November (Rotary Foundation) May02 Kevin Kennedy 03 Bill Skrivanek09 Odie Kennedy 10 Mike Smith16 Governor’s Official Visit 17 Gary Southard23 Foundation Program 24 Andie Szabo30 Barbara Knox 31 Ray Vaden

December (Family of Rotary) June (Rotary Fellowship)07 Club Assembly 07 Recap of RI Achievements14 Christmas Party 14 Installation of Officers21 Optional Meeting 21 Kevin Weldon28 Optional Meeting 28 Skip Wuest 6

2010 - 2011 Program Schedule Please look for your name and date(s) on the following list. This is your opportunity to provide a speaker for your Rotary Club.

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Increasing Contributions to PolioPlusYour club has set a fundraising goal for PolioPlus in support of Rotary’s US$200 Million Challenge. You would like to involve the community in this fundraising effort. How will you raise awareness and money for PolioPlusin your community? Here are ideas:1. The Rotary Club of Paonia, Colorado placed collection jars in 50 local businesses with these signs: "Please give 25 cents or more. Help Rotary wipe out polio. 60 cents vaccinates one child. Our goal: vaccinate 5,000 children." The signs also had color pictures of a child receiving an oral immunization and another who was suffering from polio. 2. One club planned an exciting fundraiser called Cruising for a Cause for PolioPlus. The cruise was open to everyone, and a percentage of the dollar amount raised wasl matched by the cruise line.

• Classification talks at club meetings• Tours of members’ businesses• Community career fairs and workshops• Mentor young people• Promote ethical behavior in business• Volunteer your vocation• Create a vocational award program

Extend Fellowship Beyond Club Meetings

1. Enjoy fellowship during service projects.

2.. Invite spouses and family to meetings or outings quarterly.

3. Hold fellowship trips quarterly.

4. Hold a Going Away or Welcome Back Party for youth exchange students or group study exchange members

5. Hold a joint club event

3. Rotary District 5910 is holding a Million Dollar Dinner to raise funds for Polio and other foundation programs. Rotarians and guests will enjoy a gormet dinner, dancing, and the opportuityto win fabulous auction items. RI Vice President Tom Thorfinnson will be the keynote speaker.

Vocational Service Ideas