2015/2016 Fundraisers

Golf Tournament - Oct. Rook Tourney Poker TournamentChristmas in God’s Country

President Jim Danner Past President Jean CallawayPresident-Elect Ron Barbutti Treasurer Debbie SouthwellSecretary Johnette Dixon Sgt. at Arms Chris KailipakaDirector DeAnna Musquiz Director Christina Garcia

Hondo - D’Hanis Rotary Club

District 5840 Website:www.rotary5840.org Rotary International Website: www.rotary.org

AREA ROTARY CLUBS:

Uvalde Rotary Club Pearsall Rotary ClubTuesday, Noon Tuesday, NoonUvalde Country Club Mi Casa, Pearsall

Meetings are Thursdays at 11:45 a.mat Hermann Sons Steak House

www.hondodhanisrotaryclub.org

Four Avenues of Service…The term “Four Avenues of Service” is frequently used in Rotary literature and information. The “Avenues” refer to the four elements of the Object of Rotary: Club Service, Vocational Service, Community Service and Inter-national Service.Although the Avenues of Service are not found in any formal part of the constitutional documents of Rotary, the concept has been accepted as a means to describe the primary areas of Rotary activity.• “Club Service” involves all of the activities necessary for Rotarians to perform to make their club function successfully.• “Vocational Service” is a description of the opportunity each Rotarian has to represent the dignity and utility of one’s vocation to the other mem-bers of the club.• “Community Service” pertains to those activities which Rotarians under-take to improve the quality of life in their community. It frequently involves assistance to youth, the aged, handicapped and others who look to Rotary as a source of hope for a better life.• The Fourth Avenue, “International Service,” describes the many pro-grams and activities which Rotarians undertake to advance international understanding, goodwill and peace. International Service projects are de-signed to meet humanitarian needs of people in many lands.When a Rotarian understands and travels down the “Four Avenues of Service,” the Object of Rotary takes on even greater meaning.

Attendance: 18 rotarians were in attendance. Guests were Lt. Brian Va-lenzuela 14-yr. veteran with Hondo PD and native of Hondo; Tracy Staten, marketing director with Community Care Center; and Ron Greenburg visit-ing Rotarian from Alamo Heights Club and RYLA Representative. Evelyne Barbutti called the meeting to order in absence of President Jim Danner. Frances Guinn presented the Rotary Moment which was 50 things every Rotarian should know. Jean Callaway reminded everyone that the golf tournament will be October 10th at the Alsatian Golf Course in Castroville. She is asking for 35 sponsors and shooting for 100% participation for teams.

Christina Garcia spoke about one of the community service projects, noting our donation to the Senior Nutrition Center is Monday at 11:30 am for the purchase of fans for senior citizens. Police Chief Martinez asked if the club would be interested in co-hosting a box fan drive.Deanna Musquiz reminded everyone of the Stuff the Bus project with the bags to be delivered August 20. She will bring bags for anyone who would like to place at them their place of business for donations. Bob Peden reported that we will add 2 wonderful members to our club on August 13 with the induction of Kim Davis and Jesse Perez.Speakers were Steve Alvarado, Principal at McDowell Jr. High School and Tim Graff, curriculum specialist at McDowell Jr. High School. They informed us of what is new at the school. Education is constantly changing with tech-nology. The school put a curriculum specialist in place to assist teachers. Their objective is to grow the best citizens possible as they teach them. They are committed to the path toward excellence. Everything is being viewed in a positive way. They are striving to make the most productive students as they transition into high school. They will be starting a column in the newspaper to keep the public informed of the good things the teachers and students are doing. They would like to develop a partnership between the community and the campus. Every student has the same opportunity to excel. ~ Till Next Time - Be A Gift to the World ~ The POT continues to grow. Get your tickets now!!

Highlights from August 6, 2015 meetingOur organization of business professionals & community leaders that are united world

wide provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, & help build goodwill & peace in the world. In more than 160 countries worldwide,approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 30,000 Rotary c lubs.

• Is the Four Way Test posted in your office/place of business?• Wear your Rotary Pin daily & make a difference by letting people know the difference we make!• EREY (Every Rotarian Every Year) donations to the Rotary Foundation are due. Have you made your donation yet?

Reminders:

2015-2016 Service ProjectsLibrary Pool Party – JulyMeals on Wheels – Birthday cards (ongoing)Meals on Wheels – Plastic sacks (ongoing)

You Make a Difference – (Submit nomina-tions to Christina Garcia)

Upcoming EventsMembership and Extension Month Aug 13 - Business MeetingAug 20 - Alice White, Dist. 5840 Membership ChairAug 27 - Jesse Perez, Economic DevelopmentSept. 3 - Yusuke Kusajima, director of operations, Aviation Academy of AmericaSept. 8 - Board MeetingSept. 10 - Business Meeting

Reminder: As speakers are scheduled, e-mail name & topicto Ron, at captron1@sbcglobal.net.

Do You Know Someone Who Would Like To Join Rotary?Invite them to a meeting!

August Birthdays

1 - Johnette Dixon

3 - Eric Salazar

8 - Cynthia Prieto

10 - Jannie Bryant

In attendance: 21 Rotarians; No Guests; Speaker Rotarian Ivy Ofori

Board meeting highlights:* Debbie Southwell has submitted her resignation as Treasurer. We will leave our bank accounts with Broadway Bank and get a credit card for purchases instead of using the debit card.* Golf tournament forms will be passed out at the meeting on Thursday.* Debbie will take care of raffle with help of Russ.* We will have a booth at Christmas in God’s Country and have the Interact kids help with it. It looks like we have 20 new members interested in Interact.