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ROTARY INTERNATIONALSOUTH TEXAS DISTRICT 5930

DISTRICT CONFERENCEAPRIL 27, 28, & 29, 2012

LAURO SOLIS2011 - 2012

..... www.Rotary5930.org ..... District 5930 Conference 2012

Kalyan BanerjeeVapi, Gujarat, IndiaPresident, Rotary International, 2011-12Trustee, The Rotary Foundation, 2001-05Chair, Rotarian Action Groups Committee, 2008-09Director, Rotary International, 1995-97District Governor, 1980-81

Kalyan Banerjee is chair of United Phosphorus, Bangladesh, and a director of United Phosphorus Ltd., one of the largest manufacturers of agrochemicals in India, and Uniphos Agro Industries Ltd. Born in Kolkata in 1942, he earned a degree in chemical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, in 1964. He is a resident of Vapi, Gujarat, where he has contributed significantly to its development as one of the largest industrial estates in India, helping to provide infrastructure for health care and education. Banerjee has been a member of the Rotary Club of Vapi since 1972. He served as club president in 1975-76 and district governor in 1980-81. He began his international service to Rotary in 1995, with his appointment to the RI Board of Directors. He has gone on to serve as general coordinator of the Poverty and Hunger Alleviation Task Force (1997-98), trustee of The Rotary Foundation (2001-05), and chair of the Southeast Asia PolioPlus Committee (2009-10). He has served on numerous other committees, including the International PolioPlus Committee (2008-09), Reach Out to Africa Ad-Hoc Executive Committee (2009-10), Leadership Development and Training Committee (2009-10), Permanent Fund Committee for India (2008-09), and the Child Mortality Emphasis Coordinating Team (2008-09). Banerjee is also active in many other organizations, including the American Chemical Society, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, and the Senate of the Vishva-Bharati University. He has served twice as president of Vapi Industries Association and is a past chair of the Gujarat Council of the Confederation of Indian Industry. In addition, he is a trustee for the Jai Research Foundation. Kalyan Banerjee is married to Binota, a social worker, and they have two children and four grandchildren.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL

PRESIDENT 2011-2012

District 5930 Conference 2012 ..... www.Rotary5930.org .....

District GovernorLauro and Lupita SolisRotary Club of Mission

In Rotary, we have an excellent opportunity as Rotarians to promote and participate in Rotary Group Study Exchange, RYA, Rotary Youth Exchange, Interact, Rotaract and the unique Rotary Adoption Awareness program. Other

youth organizations that merit our participation in time and financial support are Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy and Girl Scouts of America, 4-H, and FFA. I want our year as District Governor to be defined as Rotary and Youth working together to promote our future generation of leaders. Lauro was born in Grulla, Texas. He graduated from Rio Grande City High School in 1967 and Texas A & I University in 1972 with a BA degree in Social Science and BBA from Laredo State University. He started his career in the electric utility industry in 1973 with Central Power and Light Co., which later became American Power – Texas. He worked in power generation, marketing, business operations and public and community relations. Work locations include Mission, Laredo, Corpus Christi, Beeville, and the Rio Grande Valley. Lauro Retired in May 2010 with 37 years of service. He joined Rotary in 1986 and has served as Secretary, Treasurer, President-elect, and President for the Mission Rotary Club. He served as Area 12 – Assistant District Governor for three years. A multiple Paul Harris Fellow, Lauro served on District Membership, Co-chair and District Conference Committee. Lauro has served as President for the Beeville and Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce e, Rio Grande Council – Boy Scouts of America, Vice President for United Way of South Texas, board member for the Valley Land Fund, Crime Stoppers, and Tri-city Business and Education Coalition. Honors and awards include United Way Gold Star, Mission “Man of the Year”, BSA Silver Beaver and Boys and Girls Clubs of America National Award of Merit. Lauro donates blood 3-4 times a year and is a proud “5 gallon” blood donor. Lauro has been married to his high school sweetheart, Lupita for thirty eight (38) years. They have two sons, David an attorney and Victor, a high school special education teacher. David and Griselda have two sons Dominick – 8 years and Donovan – 5 years old. They keep Lauro and Lupita young and engaged in their youth activities.Lauro enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing golf, walking, birding and wildlife photography.


Michael W. Abdalla, MDTrustee, The Rotary Foundation 2004-07Member of the United States Polio Eradication Advocacy Task Force

Mike is an orthopedic surgeon and vice president of the Orange Orthopedic Medical Group, Inc. In addition to private medical

practice he has served as the Orthopedic Consultant to the men and women’s state prisons in Chino, California. He was a clinical professor at the University of California at Irvine from 1965 until 2011 and directed the prosthetic/amputee clinic for 35 years . He has been the medical director of the Rehabilitation Institute of Orange County and Chief of the medical staff of St. Joseph Hospital in Orange. A member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery he is a past president of the California Orthopedic Association and is a Director of the St. Joseph Hospital Foundation. Mike joined the Rotary Club of Orange, California in 1971 and served as president in 1978-79. He served D-5320 as District Governor in 1995-96 and has served his district as Permanent Fund Chairman, Rotary Foundation Chairman and representative to the 1997 and 2000 Councils on Legislation. He served RI as the First Aide officer at the international Assembly for 7 years and as a Training Leader at the International Assembly in 1997 & 1998, He was the Zone Coordinator for the New Generations Task Force, a Technical Advisor to the 3-H Programs of The Rotary Foundation for three years and a Rotary Regional Foundation Coordinator in 2000-02. He has been a member of the RI Concern of Health and Population Committee and was the Regional Chairman of the Polio Eradication Private Sector Campaign for Zones 23 & 24 and the Polio Eradication Fundraising Campaign as National Coordinator for Zones 23 and 24. He was a member of the promotions committee for the Chicago Centennial Convention in 2005 and served as a Trustee of the Rotary Foundation for the years 2004-07. He was a member of the 2008 LA Convention International Institute Committee and the LA Convention Host Organization Committee. He is currently a member of the US Polio Eradication Advocacy Task Force and served as the Zone 26 Rotary Foundation Alumni Coordinator from 2008 to 2011. Mike is a recipient of The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service and TRF Distinguished Service Award. He and his wife Jean are charter members of The Arch Klumpf Society, benefactors of The Rotary Foundation and Paul Harris Society members.

RI PRESIDENT’S REPRESENTATIVE


2011-2012 ROTARY DISTRICT 5930 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, April 26, 20124:00 P.M. Registration Opens5:30-7:00 P.M. Hospitality Suite Open7:00 P.M. Ice Breaker and Fellowship (Outside near Pool)

Dress: Very Casual (Island Style)Convener: Andy Hagan, District Conference ChairOpening Remarks: Lauro Solis, District Governor Introduction of RI Representatives & Guests Invocation: Andy Hagan, Conference ChairDinner: Luau BuffetClosing Remarks: Lauro Solis, District Governor

9:00 – 10:00 P.M. Hospitality Suite Open

THE OBJECT OF ROTARY

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

• FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;

• SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

• THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life;

• FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.


J. David HallRegional Major Gifts OfficerTexas - Zone 21BPhone: [email protected]

David serves Rotary International as the Regional Major Gifts Officer

for Zone 21B in Texas. Working from his office in Austin, Texas he represents the Rotary Foundation which is based in Evanston, Illinois. He works with Rotarians in cultivating charitable giving and as a resource for the Foundation of Rotary International in seven Rotary Districts in the state of Texas. He is a member of the Centennial Rotary Club of Austin and is an honorary member of the Rotary Club of Austin. David is also a Paul Harris Fellow and a Bequest Society Member for the Rotary Foundation. In 2010, David began serving as the first regional staff member for the Rotary Foundation to be based in Texas. He came to Rotary with more than twenty years experience in development and service to non-profits in the United States. He has served in many roles including as Executive Director and consultant with his own LLC, where he advised non-profits in building their development programs. A fifth-generation native Texan, he is a graduate of Sam Houston State University and holds a Masters degree from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis. David and his wife, Michelle live in Austin, Texas where she practices as a clinician in the field of pain management. They have three children; Asher, Cherith and Levi. David enjoys the outdoors, travel, reading and writing, vintage aviation, racing and cooking barbeque at his family ranch near Lake LBJ in Texas. He is also an advocate for children with Autism and is certified in Conflict Coaching.

The Rotary FoundationRotary International One Rotary Center1560 Sherman Ave., FN140Evanston, IL 60201-3698Rotary International Contact Center: 866.976.8279


FRIDAY, April 27, 20128:00-8:45 A.M. Breakfast

Welcome: Andy Hagan, District Conference ChairPledge:Andy Hagan, Conference ChairInvocation: Andy Hagan, Conference ChairFour Way Test: Andy Hagan, Conference ChairBreakfast Buffet

8:00 A.M. Registration and Project Displays Open9:00 A.M. Plenary Session 1: District 5930 Business Meeting

Convener: Andy Hagan, Conference ChairState of the District: Lauro Solis, District Governor Treasurer Report: Aida Lerma, District TreasurerStrategic Planning: F.J. Brewerton, PDG/District Strategic Planning ChairmanDisaster Response: Steve Chung, District Disaster Preparedness Chairman Membership: Terri McGraw, District Membership ChairPublic Relations: Nancy Paulson, Webmaster/Editor/Chair

9:50 AM. Break10:00 A.M. Plenary Session 2: Local (Non International) Club Projects

Convener: Jose Ceballos, District GrantsInformation on How to Obtain District Simplified Grants in July 2012 for Local ProjectsPresentations by Rotary Clubs Relating to 2011 DSG ProjectsDoor Prizes

11:15 A.M. RYLA – Rotary Club of Corpus Christi Update and New Video11:45 A.M. Break


James D. “JD” SimpsonDistrict Governor-ElectRotary Club of RockportPO Box 388Fulton, TX 78358361-550-2907 [email protected]

JD Simpson was born and raised in Hallettsville, Texas. An Eagle Scout, JD became involved in Scouting at a

young age and served as an Assistant Scout Master and Camp counselor for several years. JD joined the Victoria, Texas Police Department in 1979 and served as a Police Officer for 15 years, spending the majority of that time assigned to several multi- jurisdictional Narcotics Task Forces. In 2000, JD entered the field of Real Estate in Victoria and focused on the Commercial Real estate market. While in Victoria, JD served as a Director of the Victoria Board of Realtors for several years. In 2006, he moved to Rockport, Texas and is currently a partner and manager of Shoreline Real Estate Company. He sits on the Board of Directors of the Rockport Area Association of Realtors and recently completed his 3rd term as a Director of the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce. JD joined the Victoria Northside Rotary Club in September of 2000 and in 2001 he was named that Club’s “Most Spirited Rotarian” by DG Jack Daniels. In 2003 he was named that club’s Rotarian of the Year. He served as an Officer and Director for several years and served as Club President during Rotary’s Centennial year, 2004-2005. He is currently a member of the Rockport, Texas Rotary club. JD served District 5930 as an Assistant District governor for four years and is currently the District Governor Elect. He has served on the District Strategic Planning Committee, Grants Committee, Scholarship Committee, Disaster Preparedness committee and has served on several District Conference Committees. He was Chairman of the 2009 District Conference committee for Governor Russell Cain which was held in San Antonio, Texas. JD has attended every District 5930 Conference since joining Rotary and has attended Rotary International Conventions in San Antonio, Barcelona, Osaka, Chicago, Salt Lake City, Montreal and New Orleans. In 2009, he traveled to Trujillo, Honduras to participate in the Districts “Hands to Honduras” International Service Project. JD’s Grandfather was a charter member of the Rotary club of Hallettsville, Texas which was founded in 1928 and he was that clubs 7th President. JD’s father, Jim Simpson, has been a Rotarian since 1954 and he served Rotary International as the Governor of District 5870 in 1962-1963. JD is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow and a Rotary Foundation Benefactor. JD’s interests include hunting, photography, travel, cooking and spending time with family and friends.


FRIDAY, April 27, 2012 continued

12:00 P.M. All District 5930 Club LuncheonConvener: Bettina Tolin, AG Area 9Ring the Bell: Rotary Club PresidentsPledge of Allegiance: Roberto Valencia, RC of Brownsville HistoricInvocation: Dinah Bowman, AG Area 4Four Way Test: Brad Benter, RC of McAllen South Lunch Mexican BuffetOpening Remarks: Lauro Solis, District GovernorIntroduction of RI President’s Representative: F.J. Brewerton, PDGKeynote Speaker: Michael Abdalla, RI President’s RepresentativeRotary & Vipers Team up: Ros Salmeron, RC of San BenitoClosing Remarks: Lauro Solis, District Governor

1:20 P.M. Break1:30 P.M. Plenary Session 3: The Rotary Foundation

Convener: Arthur Zeitler, TRF District ChairTRF Bequest Society: Painless Giving: Flexible Techniques For Named Funds, Donor Funds and other TRF Gift Structuring: David Hall, RI Regional Major Gifts Officer for TRF

1:45 P.M. International Projects - Matching Grants Projects

Convener: Art Zeitler, District’s Rotary Foundation ChairPresentations By Various Clubs On Recent Matching Grant ProjectsDoor Prizes

2:45 P.M. Scholarships and Fellowships Program Update

Convener: Tiffany Hull, District Committee Chair3:00 P.M. Break


I hope that you’ll take just a little time to read about my life, to understand my goals and passions and to appreciate the unique set of circumstances that conspired to transform me from a child with polio to an artist who expresses herself through hand-crafted, custom-made jewelry that’s as unique as my life’s story. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas,

my life began as any normal, happy, healthy little girl. I played with dolls, had tea parties and followed my mom around doing the things she does so I could grow up to be just like her when I was a big girl. Life was good and I was living it to the fullest. Then, when I was 4 years-old, the unexpected (and seemingly impossible) happened and my life was changed forever. Literally in minutes, I began to lose the muscle control in both of my arms. The paralysis continued down my right arm to my right hand (though my left hand was – and remains, inexplicably mostly unaffected). A trip to the doctor confirmed that I had been struck with Polio, one of the few remaining cases in 1962. I quickly learned that my life was changed but it certainly wasn’t over. I simply had to learn to do things with my one good hand and my feet that other kids could do with 2 arms and 2 hands. Initially it was difficult for me to perform some of life’s most basic tasks, but my learning curve ramped up quickly as my parents never treated me any differently than either of my younger sisters (and heaven knows that my sisters treated me like they did each other). My parents made me do chores, study for school and be accountable for my actions without ever letting me use the fact that my arms didn’t work as reason not to do something. My sisters and I continued doing things sisters do, namely wearing each other’s clothing, talking about boys and screaming at each other at the top of our lungs. I also still liked playing with dolls, having tea parties and emulating my mom. I have spent a lifetime trying to convince my family that the event was not a tragedy for me, it just happened. Those who know me well, have difficulty labeling me as disabled. There is little I won’t try or can’t do. I am married and have 2 beautiful children. I enjoy doing all the things that that any mother does such as spend time with my husband, work (though I’m officially retired now after a 30 year career in Federal Corrections), cook for my family, snow ski, ride horses, garden and hike. I look forward to the opportunity to make a difference in other ways. I also hope to serve as an inspiration for others facing challenges in their lives; to teach by letting my actions reflect that “Disability” is just a word and a label. We each determine our own boundaries and choose what challenges we will overcome.

JOANNE BROOKS

KEYNOTE SPEAKER


FRIDAY, April 27, 2012 continued

3:15 A.M. Polio Plus and the Bill & Linda Gates Matching Grant Update

Convener: Betty Frantum, District Committee Chair3:30 P.M. Group Study Exchange: Philippines GSE TEAMS

Convener: Marilyn Spencer, PDG and Jim Elder, RC of RockportGroup Study Exchange: Inbound/Outbound Teams Presentations

4:30 P.M. Foundation Giving UpdatesJim Deuser, APF Giving ChairDoor Prizes

4:45 P.M. Free Time 5:30-7:00 P.M. Hospitality Suite Open7:00 P.M. Texas BBQ Dinner

Dress: Western Style Convener: Billy Settles, PDGInvocation: Albino Carrasco, RC of Brownsville SunriseDinner BBQ BuffetIntroduction of Keynote Speaker: Betty Frantum, AG Area 3Keynote Speaker: Joanne Brooks, Polio SurvivorIntroduction of RI Regional Major Gifts Officer of the Rotary Foundation: JD Simpson, District Governor ElectImportance of Supporting TRF: David Hall, RI Regional Major Gifts OfficerClosing Remarks: Lauro Solis, District Governor

9:00-10:00P.M. Hospitality Suite Open


Maxie HouserDistrict Governor-NomineeCorpus Christi NWP. O. Box 260434Corpus Christi, TX 78410C - 361-726-3131B - [email protected] Maxie moved her law office from West Texas to Corpus Christi in 1988, and has practiced law in Texas

for over 28 years, in the areas of family, real estate, wills and trusts, probate, criminal, business entities and civil litigation. Maxie’s office is in Calallen, in northwest Corpus Christi. Maxie graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, and she attended Texas Tech University School of Law. Maxie says her greatest inspiration and encouragement come from her family. Maxie’s closest family consists of her husband Donald Houser, her son Channon C. Cain, daughter Meredith Cain Davila and her husband Dax who blessed her with twin grandsons recently. Also, her mother Fairy Lynn Wright and her two brothers, Jimmy Wright and Mark Wright, and their families, provide her great enjoyment. She was reared on a farm and still enjoys life on the farm with Donald. Maxie was elected as a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation in 2004. The Foundation’s mission is the advancement of justice in Texas by removing legal barriers from the needy, enhancing education of the public, and ethics in the legal profession. Maxie has received recognition for having provided a considerable number of hours of pro bono legal service to the indigent. A member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, Maxie continually exceeds the mandatory Continuing Legal Education per year. She is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, and Corpus Christi Bar Association. Maxie is a charter member of the Coastal Bend Women Lawyers Association, having served in office and on the board. She also maintains membership in the Corpus Christi Estate Planning Council, and has served as the Secretary of the Northwest Business Association and its Board of Directors. Selected last year to serve a 3-year term on the Texas Ethics and Religious Liberties Commission of the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention, Maxie is also active in River Hills Baptist Church. She served as a charter member and officer of the Calallen Adult Chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Maxie served 3 years as Assistant District Governor in District 5930, and she served as Club President of the Rotary Club of Corpus Christi Northwest in 1996-1997 and 2005-2006, instrumental in chartering an Interact Club. A member for over 22 years and a Paul Harris Fellow, Maxie has served for years in other positions, including club secretary.


SATURDAY, April 28, 20128:00 AM. Breakfast Meeting

Welcome: Andy Hagan, Conference ChairInvocation: Andy Hagan, Conference ChairBreakfast BuffetYouth Exchange An Exchange Student’s Perspective

8:00 AM. Registration and Project Displays Opens9:00 AM. Plenary Session 4: Rotary’s Fifth Avenue of Service

Convener: Jesse Hernandez, Youth Programs ChairEarlyact: Jesse Hernandez, Youth Programs ChairInteract: Pace High School Interact clubRotaract: UTB Rotaract ClubYouth Exchange: Jim Teeter, District YE ChairDoor Prizes

9:45 AM. Break 10:00 A.M. Plenary Session 5: All District Four Way Test Speech Contest

Convener: Ed Ramirez, Jr., Four Way Speech Contest ChairArea Contestants: Areas 1 – 13 Represented In Random Order

11:55 A.M. Break

THE ROTARY FOUR-WAY TEST

Of the Things We Think, Say or Do:

Is it the Truth? Is it Fair to All Concerned? Will it Build Goodwill and Better Friendships? Will it be Beneficial to All Concerned?


SATURDAY, April 28, 2012 continued

12:00 Noon LuncheonConvener: Alan Johnson, AG Area 8Flag Presentation: Youth Exchange StudentsPledge of Allegiance: Gail Hoffman, AG Area 5LunchBuffetIntroduction of Keynote Speaker: F.J. Brewerton, PDGKeynote Speaker: Michael Abdalla, RI President’s RepresentativeAnnounce Speech Winners: Ed Ramirez, Jr., District Four Way Speech Contest ChairmanGeneral Announcements: Andy Hagan, Conference Chair

1:30 P.M. Free Time For Rotarians and Guests (Optional)1:45-4:45 P.M. Plenary Session 6 – District Disaster Preparedness Training

Convener: Steve Chung, District Disaster Preparedness Chairman

1:45-2:45 P.M. Plenary Session 7 - Prospective District Leadership Forum

Convener: Maxine Houser, District Governor Nominee & Billy Settles, PDG

5:30-7:00 P.M. Hospitality Suite Open7:00 P.M. Governor’s Banquet: Recognitions & Awards Night

Dress: Black Tie (Optional)Convener: Javier Compean, District Lt Gov.Pledge of Allegiance: Paul Petit, AG Area12Invocation: Ed Gonzalez, AG Area 13Dinner Plated Surf & TurfDistrict Recognition Awards Lauro Solis, District GovernorClosing Remarks: Michael Abdalla, RI President’s Representative

9:00-10:00 P.M. Hospitality Suite Open

REACH WITHIN TO EMBRACE HUMANITY


Saturday, April 28, 2012 Youth’s Schedule of Activities Theme: Peace Through Service – Developing Youth Awareness8:00 A.M. Registration and Sign In 9:00 A.M. Introductions & Ice Breaker Activities

Scavenger Hunt during Beach CleanupSpecial Arts and Crafts ActivitiesGames: Team Building and Leadership SkillsGood Samaritan, Coping Skills & Preparedness AwarenessPresentations on Preserving and Protecting Our Environment

12:00 P.M. Lunch 1:00 P.M. Everything You Wanted to Know About Sea Turtles2:00 P.M. Break2:15 P.M. What is Rotary and What Does Rotary Mean to You?3:00 P.M. Ice Cream Social3:45 P.M. Closing Remarks and Sign Out4:00 P.M. Adjourn

SUNDAY, April 29, 20129:00 A.M. Breakfast Buffet

Convener: JoAnne Settles, AG Area 2Invocation: Andy Hagan, Conference ChairCelebration of Life: George Dawson, PDGClosing Remarks Lauro Solis, District Governor & Michael Abdalla, RI President’s Representative

10:30 A.M. Adjourn / Check Out


ANSWERS TO THE QUESTION:WHY JOIN ROTARY?

Friendship: In an increasingly complex world, Rotary provides one of the most basic human needs: the need for friendship and fellowship. It is one of two reasons why Rotary began in 1905. Business Development: The second original reason for Rotary’s beginning is business development. Everyone needs to network. Rotary consists of a cross-section of every business community. Its members come from all walks of life. Rotarians help each other and collectively help others. Leadership Development: Rotary is an organization of leaders and successful people. Serving in Rotary positions is like a college education. Leadership is all about learning how to motivate, influence and lead leaders. Citizenship in the Community: Membership in a Rotary club helps develop better community citizens. The average Rotary club consists of the most active citizens of any community. Fun: Rotary is a fun and exciting place to be. Citizenship in the World: Every Rotarian wears a pin that says “Rotary International.” There are few places on the globe that do not have a Rotary club. Every Rotarian is welcome – even encouraged – to attend any of the 30,000 clubs in 194 nations and geographical regions. This encourages new friendships in both local and world communities. Entertainment: Every Rotary club and district has parties and activities that contribute to a diverse, yet professional business life. Rotary holds conferences, conventions, assemblies, and institutes that provide entertainment in addition to Rotary information, education, and service. Family Programs: Rotary provides one of the world’s largest youth exchange programs; high school and college clubs for future Rotarians; opportunities for spouse involvement; and a host of activities designed to help family members in growth and the development of family values. Vocational Skills: Every Rotarian is expected to take part in the growth and development of his or her own profession or vocation; to serve on committees and to teach youth about jobs or vocations. Rotary helps to make each invidual a better doctor, lawyer, teacher, etc. The Development of Ethics: Rotarians practice a 4-Way Test that governs their ethical standards. Rotarians are expected to be ethical in business and personal relationships. Opportunity to Serve: As a service club, Rotary’s business is mankind and its product is service. This is perhaps the best reason for becoming a Rotarian: the chance to do for others and to experience the fulfillment that comes from service above self.

“HE PROFITS MOST WHO SERVES BEST.”


ASSISTANT DISTRICT GOVERNORSLieutenant Governor (North)

Areas 1-8Ellison Crider (Fay)

Rotary Club of Corpus Christi Southside

901 N Upper Broadway, Unit304Corpus Christi TX 78401

(B) 361-737-0635(C) [email protected]

Area 1 - MatagordaSteve Marwitz (Cheryl)Rotary Club of Port Lavaca409 Willowbend Dr.,Port Lavaca, TX 77979(R) 361-552-2896(B) 361-987-7447(C) 361-920-2932(F) [email protected]@tisd.netGanado, Calhoun County, Edna, Port Lavaca

Area 2 - VictoriaJoAnne Settles (Billy)

Rotary Club of Victoria Sunrise125 Berkshire Street

Victoria, TX 77904(R) 361-576-9413(C) 361-550-6610(B) 361-573-3291(F) 361-575-3484

[email protected]

Victoria Sunrise, Victoria, Goliad, Victoria Northside

Area 3 - NorthshoreBetty FrantumRotary Club of Southside Corpus Christi7309 Sun Valley DriveCorpus Christi, TX 78413(R) 361-808-8991(C) [email protected], Rockport, Taft


ASSISTANT DISTRICT GOVERNORS

Area 4 - Corpus Christi Bay Dinah Bowman Portland Rotary 519 E. Bayview

Portland, TX 78374(B) 361-643-1922 (C) 361-816-2279

[email protected] Pass, Ingleside, Port

Aransas, Portland

Area 5 - Corpus ChristiGail Hoffman (Bruce)Rotary Club of Corpus Christi 3442 Paradise Dr.,Corpus Christi, TX 78418(R) 361-937-4215(B) 361-289-0996(F) 361-289-0998;[email protected] Christi, Corpus Christi Padre Island, Corpus Christi Southside, Corpus Christi West,

Corpus Christi Evening, Corpus Christi Sunrise

Area 6 - Oil FieldLinda Avila (Frank)Rotary Club of Alice

311 Lakeshore Dr.Sandia, TX 78383

Rotary Club of Alice (R) 361-547-5765

(B/C) 361-443-3468 [email protected]

San Diego, Three Rivers, Alice, Freer

Area 7 - Brush CountryMichael Carlisle Rotary Club of Corpus Christi Northwest 12125 Hearn RoadCorpus Christi, TX 78410(C) 361-443-2644 [email protected], Kingsville, Kingsville Sunrise, Corpus Christi Northwest


ASSISTANT DISTRICT GOVERNORSLieutenant Governor (South) Areas 8-13

Javier M. Compean (Gloria)Rotary Club of Laredo Gateway

604 ldylwoodLaredo, TX 78045(H) 956-724-6780(C) 956-337-5284(B) 956-693-5090(F) 956-717-5032

[email protected]

Area 8 - Lower ValleyAlan Johnson (Elizabeth)Rotary Club of Harlingen (R) 956-428-2900 (C) 956-245-2900 (B) [email protected] North, Harlingen Sunburst, San Benito, Harlingen, Raymondville

Area 9 - BrownsvilleBettina Tolin

Rotary Club of Port Isabel9 Whooping Crane

Laguna Vista, TX 78578(C) 956-371-6444 [email protected]

Brownsville North, Brownsville, Brownsville Historic, Brownsville

Sunrise, Port Isabel

Area 10 - Mid ValleyM. Dolores Salinas (Rodolfo “Rudy”)Rotary Club of Donna2017 West Expressway 83, Ste4 Weslaco, TX 78596(C) 956-463-5586(B) 956-968-7327X5103(F) [email protected] Couch-Elsa, Edinburg, Weslaco, Donna


ASSISTANT DISTRICT GOVERNORSArea 11 - McAllen

Betty Ramirez-Lara Rotary Club of McAllen North

800 N. 7th Ave.McAllen, TX 78501(C) 956-343-6666

[email protected], McAllen Centennial, McAllen North, McAllen South

Area 12- Upper ValleyPaul Petit (Veronica)Rotary Club of Mission3504 Santa InezMission, Texas 78572(R) 956-583-6254(B/C) [email protected], West Hidalgo County, Mission, Rio Grande City

Area 13 - LaredoEd Gonzalez

Rotary Club of Laredo614 Jara

Laredo, TX 78041(B) 956-753-7755 (R) 956-285-7869

[email protected] Gateway, Laredo-Under

Seven Flags, Laredo, Laredo Next Generation, Laredo

Daybreak

Lieutenant Governor - Membership Teresita “Terri” McGraw (Allan)Rotary Club of LaredoPO Box 450162Laredo, TX 78045(C) 956-206-5742(R) [email protected]

Rotary International / MC120,1560 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201-3698James Damato, [email protected], 847-866-3405, (F) 847-866-3072 Charlene Sobczak, [email protected], 847-866-3257 Jennifer Sewell, [email protected], 847-866-3275


District 5930 College of Past Governors1981-82 Obie L. and Gladys Etheridge, Corpus Christi (R)361-855-9100

[email protected] Gerald B. “Gerry” and Fay Robins, Kingsville (R/F)361-595-

19831983-84 Robert “Gaylan” and Marie Duncan, (North Side Victoria)

Victoria Sunrise (C)361-649-7553 (F)3611575-7554 (R)575-5884 [email protected]

1984-85 Joseph B. “Joe” and Elaine Coulter, Brownsville (R)956-831-4904 (B)956-542-7705 (F)956-542-7820

1985-86 Bruce W. and Emma Miller, Portland (R)361-643-3884 [email protected]

1987-88 David C. “Dave” and Nancy Leyendecker, Laredo (R)956-722-3089 [email protected]

1989-90 Hollis Ray and Anna Neese, Corpus Christi West (R)361-992-0021 [email protected]

1991-92 Alva D. “AI” and Peggy Hethcock, Arlington (R)817-572-1798(B)817-572-0700 [email protected]

1993-94 Charles R. “Charlie” and Bertha Wilson, San Benito (R)956-399-5763 (C)956-367-5300 [email protected]

1994-95 Fernando D. and Angela Cuellar, Laredo (R)956-727-4284 (C)956-764-0604 [email protected]

1996-97 Bill and Sue Dillard, Conroe (R)936-756-3982 (C)936-827-0905 [email protected]

1997-98 S. Don and Jane Ratcliff, (West Corpus Christi)C C Southside (C)361 779 5046 [email protected]

1998-99 William W. “Bill” Janacek, Goliad (R)361-645-2524(M)722-9303 [email protected]

1999-00 Arturo R. and Virginia Barrera, Laredo (R)956-723-3497 (F)956-7724-7681

2000-01 C.W. “Billy” and JoAnne Settles, Victoria Northside (R)576-9413 (B)361-575-0474(F)575-3484(C)550-0560 [email protected]

2001-02 Jack B. and Barbara Daniels, Rockport (R)729-4555 (B)361-729-9931 (F)361-729-9933 [email protected]

2002-03 John C. and Virginia Bedgood, Alice (R)361-864-0509 (B)361-664-6232 (F)684-0225 [email protected]

2003-04 Francis “FJ” and Marti Brewerton, Edinburg (R)956-581-7123 (B)956-381-3387 [email protected]

2004-05 George H. and Lorraine Dawson Corpus Christi (R/F)361-853-8090 (C)361-779-0259 [email protected]

2005-06 Jorge and Olga Verduzco, Laredo Daybreak (F)726-3363 (B)956-726-6649 (F)790-6525 (C)956-251-2040 [email protected] [email protected]

2006-07 Marilyn K. and David Spencer, Corpus Christi Southside, (R)361 452-0332 (C)361-244-1807 (B)361-825-5802 [email protected]

2007-08 Tom and Carol Moore, McAllen North, (R)956 687-2425 (C)956 225-7910 [email protected]

2008-09 Russell and Cherre Cain, Port Lavaca (H)361-552-5280 (B)361-552-6313 [email protected]

2009-10 Dennis and Migdalia Roberts, Ingleside, (B)361-776-0005 (C)361-779-0005 (F)776-1058 [email protected]

2010-11 Gilbert and Deya Serna, Jr, Laredo Gateway, (R)956-791-4050 (C)956-740-4050 [email protected]

Surviving Rotary Spouses of Past District GovernorsMary Shockley, Corpus Christi Sunrise, (R)361-993-5296 mbshockley@

stx.rr.comJoan Cocozza, Harlingen (C)956 428-4702 [email protected] Other Districts Living in Our District1992-93 Everett Driskill, Harlingen Sunburst (R) 956-425-9130 (C) 956-

245-7517 [email protected]


District 5930 Governors Executive CommitteeDistrict Governor Lauro Solis (Lupita) Rotary Club of Mission, 4701 Date Palm Avenue, McAllen, TX 78501 (R) 956-627-3978 (C) 956-467-9682 [email protected] 2011-2012Chair Gilbert Serna, JR (Deya) Rotary Club of Laredo Gateway, 3002 Falcon Ridge Cove, Laredo, TX 78045 (R) 956-791-4050 (C) 956-740-4050 [email protected] 2010-2011Dennis Roberts (Migdalia) Rotary Club of Ingleside, 2775 Ave A, Ingleside, TX 78362 (B) 361-776-0005 (C) 361-779-0005 (F) 361-776-1058 [email protected] 2009-2010Russell Cain (Cherre) Rotary Club of Port Lavaca, PO Box 565, Port Lavaca, TX 77979 (R) (361) 552-5280 (B) (361) 552-6313 (C) 361-920-6313 (F) (361) 552-1919 [email protected] 2008-2009Marilyn K. Spencer (David) Rotary Club of Southside Corpus Christi, 1001 Weber Parkway, Corpus Christi, TX78411 (R) 361 452-0332 (B) 361 825-5802 (C) 361 244-1807 [email protected], [email protected] 2006-2007George H. Dawson (Lorraine) Rotary Club of Corpus Christi, 4426 Dolphin Place, Corpus Christi, TX 78411(R/F) 361-853-6090 (C) 361-779-0259 [email protected] 2004-20051st Alternate Francis “FJ” Brewerton (Marti) Rotary Club of Edinburg, 9617 Las Palmas, McAllen, TX 78504(R) 956 581-7123 (B) 956-381-3387 (F) 956 384-5065 [email protected] 2003-20042nd Alternate John C. Bedgood (Virginia) Rotary Club of Alice, PO Box 288, Alice, TX 78333(R) 361 664-0509 (B) 361 664-6232 (F) 361 664-0225 [email protected] 2002-2003District Governor-Elect James “JD” Simpson, Rotary Club of Rockport, 1821 Broadway Street, Rockport, TX 78382(C) 361-550-2907 (B) 361-729-4044 (F) 361-729-4809 [email protected] 2012-2013District Governor-Nominee Maxie Houser (Donald) Rotary Club of Corpus Christi NW, PO Box 260434, Corpus Christi, TX 78426, (C)361-726-3131 (B)361-387-4500 (F)361-387-4555 [email protected] 2013-2014District Governor-Nominee-Designate Arthur Zeitler Rotary Club of Corpus Christi, 800 N. Shoreline Blvd. #1050, South Tower, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, (B) 361-882-8086 (R) 361-387-5386 [email protected] 2014-2015


South Texas Rotary District 5930 Officers2011-2012

District GovernorLauro Solis (Lupita)

Rotary Club of Mission4701 Date Palm Avenue,

McAllen, TX 78501(R) 956-627-3978(C) 956-467-9682

[email protected]

District Treasurer Aida Lerma (Jesse) Rotary Club of Mission7601 E. Curry Rd. Edinburg, TX 78539(B) 956-580-8729 (R) 956-381-6702 (C) 956-655-8728 [email protected]

District Secretary Tamara Sanchez (Rick)

Rotary Club of Mission1303 Royola St.

Mission, TX 78572(B) 956-585-6968 (R) 956-585-4226 (C) 956-207-9050

[email protected]

Parliamentarian Charles “Billy” Settles (JoAnne) Rotary Club of Victoria Northside 125 Berkshire St. Victoria, TX 77904(B) (361)570-7500 (R) (361)576-9413 (C) 361-550-0560 [email protected] 2000-2001

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