volume 105 | issue 01 the rotagrams and led to the rise of an american national identity for the...
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Making a difference in the community. Making a difference in the world.
the ROTAGRAMS The mission of the Rotary Club of Dallas is to provide service to others, to identify and support humanitarian projects, to promote high ethical standards, and to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
July 8, 2015
Volume 105 | Issue 01
1st in Texas | 39th Internationally Serving Since 1911
The place to be on WEDNESDAY
The Origin of the
Star Spangled Banner
The historic battle of Ft. McHenry, just outside the critical American seaport of Baltimore, was a major
turning point in the American war with Britain of 1812-1814, and led to the rise of an American
national identity for the first time. Prior to this war, Americans still thought of themselves as residents of states first, a nation second. Steve Cotton will pull
back the pages of history to reveal what this Second War for Independence was REALLY about, why Ft. McHenry and the battle for Baltimore was a turning point, and how historians now view the British and
American roles in this little-understood conflict. Club members will also learn, some for the first time,
about the underlying meaning of the Star-Spangled Banner and some fascinating historical tidbits and
ironies relating to its author, Francis Scott Key, and an important relative of his.
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FEATURED PROGRAM
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” [Thomas Edison]
Christina Melton Crain, President and CEO of DOORS, talked to us about rehabilitation for offenders who return from incarceration and who need to be reintegrated into society. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Government form U.T. Austin and a J.D. from Oklahoma City University School of Law. She has practiced law in Dallas for 20 years, representing children, many of whose parents have been in the criminal justice system. She was the 100th President of the Dallas Bar Association and the only female to serve as the Chairman of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice. Texas has the largest criminal justice system (California is first), with about 150,000 people incarcerated in Texas at any given time. About 70,000 are released from prison each year. It is those 70,000 that need rehabilitate services to try to reenter society and become a useful citizen. Continued pg. 2…
Meeting REVIEW | June 17th
Jubilee Park
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The Spirit of Dallas
Join us as John Dealey shares with us the history of the Spirit of Dallas which was originally created
in 1927 by local business leaders like George Bannerman Dealey, Karl Hoblitzelle and John W.
Carpenter who recognized the importance of putting Dallas on the nation’s aviation map.
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42 Years in Television
Join us as George Riba Dallas-Fort Worth veteran TV sports reporter shares with us experiences and
stories from over 42 years of professional television reporting.
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Service Above Self
Teacher Awards
Join us for the 2015 Service Above Self Teacher Awards were we will award nine outstanding
teachers in Dallas ISD with over $10,000 in cash for their tremendous efforts in teaching and leading our students. Remember to RSVP for this special
event.
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Jubilee Park & Community Center was
founded in 1997 with partners that included
AmeriCorps, Habitat for Humanity, Greater
Dallas Community of Churches, and Saint
Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. The
first Jubilee staff members canvassed the
neighborhood and learned that families and
children had no place to safely congregate.
And so the concept for Jubilee Park &
Community Center was born. Today, the
Walt Humann – T. Boone Pickens Community
Center serves as a hub for a wide range of
educational, recreational, and community
improvement initiatives.
With the participation of residents and our
many partners, the neighborhood has made
significant progress, including:
A 60% drop in crime since 2007.
The turnaround of the once
lowperforming local public school, O.M.
Roberts Elementary.
The establishment
of “cradle to
grave” education
services, including
early childhood
(ages 0-5),
after-school and
summer
enrichment
programming (K-12), and adult
education classes (GED, ESL, and
computer literacy).
The renovation and retrofitting of
multiple homes on Congo Street and the
construction of 24 affordable senior
housing units.
An emphasis on health and wellness,
including healthy meals in the
after-school program, community-led
exercise classes, and a community
garden.
Member Highlight
What is your occupation and why did you choose it? Turned down Law School for Marketing, thought it was sexy! Progressed into leadership roles…love coaching and building high performing teams. What book are you reading right now or favorite podcast you’re listening to? Reading Richard Branson, The Virgin Way What’s your biggest turn off? Biggest turnoff is “Knowers”. I was raised as a “Learner” and find them to be the most effective leaders. If you could have a very special dinner and invite whoever you wanted (living or deceased), who would be the 5 people you would invite? Dinner… Jesus Christ, Ronald Reagan, Richard Branson, and my (2) Grandfathers…passed when I was young.
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Jeff Dahl
Paul Harris Fellow MATCH We are offering a limited opportunity to match you dollar for dollar for your donation to the Rotary Foundation. If you donate $100 or more by July 31st, you will be matched dollar for dollar and this will reflect in your Rotary International Charitable giving account. This is a great chance to become a Paul Harris Fellow or present another individual with a Paul Harris Fellow Award. To become a Paul Harris Fellow, you must make a contribution of at least $1,000. Find out more at dallasrotary.org/phf or contact Ted Fields at [email protected]
Happy Birthday For the week of July 5th - July 11th
From left: Sarah McChesney, Jim Williams, Jim Smith, Trey Jones, Heidy McWhorter, Jay Bruner & Kristie Konstans
Join us for the 2015 Teacher Awards Luncheon
Wednesday, August 5th 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Sheraton Hotel RSVP’s Required to [email protected]
Meeting Review Continued…
She said that these are divided into three groups of similar size: those who will reoffend within three
years (about 40%); those who might be able to be rehabilitated, but who aren’t in the right mind set for it; and those who never want to go back. It is the latter group that has the best chance of succeeding and needs our support the most. She said that many organizations have done a great job with ex-offenders, but that there has been poor coordination of services for those in need. DOORS (the new name for Dallas One Stop Reentry System) was created coor-dinate all these other programs. Each new client is assigned a case worker to shepherd them through the process to make sure all their needs are met. This case worker will also be able to find the right resources for help when the client’s needs change. Finding housing and jobs are critical to successful rehabilitation.
OFFICERS
Jeffrey M. Bosque, President
Michael C. Perry, President-Elect
Charles M. Mohrle, Past President
David Vilbig, Past President Advisor 5yr
Wm. Dennis Connally, Treasurer
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FOCUS ON THE POSSIBLE
Don’t be distracted by the problems, the negatives. Don’t give them more weight than they deserve. Break down the task into manageable elements. Deal first with what you can resolve. You’ll gain the confidence, perspective, and strength to tackle more difficult obstacles. “The Possible’ s slow fuse is lit by the imagination!” Emily Dickinson (1830-1886)
Above: Past President Charlie Mohrle handing the gavel over to incoming President Jeff Bosque. To the right: Past President Mohrle during one of the many service activities he participated in during his year as President.
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