Year End Report, Our Report On

2009-2010 Rotary Club of Houston

Humanitarian Footprint District 5890

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Membership Goal (Required) The Rotary Club of Houston began this Rotary Club year with 229 members as of July 1, 2009. As of today, we have 235 members, which means that the Rotary Club of Houston has currently satisfied the net increase of at least one member required to obtain the Presidential Citation.

The Rotary Club of Houston has met the requirements for a Presidential Cita- tion. The club has a net increase in membership of 6 as of this report and we have engaged in projects meeting the criteria.

Though the Presidential Citation requires clubs to undertake and complete one activity from three of the categories listed on the Presidential Citation, we are pleased to have accomplished an activity in each of the categories reflected in RI’s strategic plan.

Expand Membership Globally At least 20 percent of the Rotary Club of Houston members have brought a potential candidate for membership as a guest to a Club meeting. In the first six months of our Rotary year, the Rotary Club of Houston has had 582 guests attend our meetings. n

o Eradicate polio

i The Rotary Club of Houston made a matching grant of $1,200 for polio plus as of December 31, 2009. In addition to our Club contribution in excess of t $1,000 based on the grant, we are endeavoring to raise funds to eradicate po- a lio. One of our members, Angie Jimenez, purchased an iron lung and gladly

t allows the District and all Clubs within the District to use the iron lung pub-

i licly to help raise awareness and to raise funds to eradicate polio.

C Advance the recognition and public image of Rotary

The Rotary Club of Houston has been featured in an article in the Houston l Chronicle regarding social networking. Each week in the Houston Chronicle and the Houston Business Journal our meeting time, location and topic are a published in the Business Section; our Club, through the Rotary Lombardi i Award, has provided significant radio, television and print recognition of Ro- t tary, with perhaps the greatest exposure being 64 Humanity in Motion public service announcements broadcast by Fox Sports as part of the 40 Blocks of n Granite program regarding the 40th Anniversary of the Rotary Lombardi Award. One of our members, Linda Boggess, served on the District Public e Relations Committee, and meetings are posted on Facebook and maintain an

d active following. Still further, the name Rotary was proudly displayed on

i approximately 200 yellow cabs and vans beginning October 1, 2009 and run- ning through the Rotary Lombardi Award, December 9, 2009. s e r P Presidential Citation continued

Increase Rotary’s capacity to provide service At the beginning of the 2009 – 2010 Rotary year, our Club listed our community and conducted a community needs assessment throughout several non-profits including those represented in our club as well as others. The Rotary Club of Houston established community service projects volunteering over 500 service hours on the fourth Thursday of each month, called Service Thursday. On the fourth Thursday of each month, the Rotary Club of Houston members serve lunch at three Star of Hope locations, serve lunch at two Salvation Army locations, sort and box food for Target Hun- ger and sort and box medical supplies at Medical Bridges. Additionally, the Rotary Club of Houston provides mentoring and goals education to students at Yes Prep Pub- lic Schools East End Campus (which would be the Rotary Club of Houston’s most interact club).

In addition to our community work, the Rotary Club of Houston has partnered interna- tionally with Pure Water of the World to provide bio-sand filters to a medical clinic and orphanage in Haiti. Additionally, the Rotary Club of Houston has joined with the Bellaire Southwest Rotary Club to provide much needed funds to drill a water well for the Jela School in Limba, Haiti. Members of the Rotary Club of Houston traveled to Haiti to see the well site, as well as to work in a hospital, orphanage and medical clinic.

Further, the Rotary Club of Houston partnered with the Willowbrook Rotary Club, the

n Brazosport Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of Karachi, Pakistan on an Artificial Limb Project. This project received a matching grant from Rotary International. o Emphasize Rotary’s unique vocational service commitment i The Rotary Club of Houston, as part of the Service Thursday, is providing youth men- t toring to YES Prep Academy. Additionally, our Burnett Bayland Committee provides personal one on one mentoring and tutoring with respect to vocational skills and ca- a reers to at-risk children between the ages of 10 and 17, sent to this county-run residen- t tial placement facility. i Rotary's Burnett Bayland Committee works in tandem with the BBH and BBRC staff

C and counselors by providing resources such as field trips and community service pro-

jects as well as tutoring and role models through the SAW (Success at Work) teaching l series. a The Rotary Club of Houston’s Fresh Start committee seeks to make a positive differ- i ence in the lives of offenders and ex-offenders through several programs and activities

t such as mock interviews at Career & Recovery Resources, Inc., life skills messages, Distance Learning Pilot Program, and educational scholarships. n Optimize leadership talents within RI

e The Rotary Club of Houston participates in District 5890 Leadership Development Programs and sponsors Camp Enterprise, which is a youth leadership program and at

d high school juniors in teaching them the skills of entrepreneurship and leadership by

i providing a first-hand, practical introduction to the business world for selected high school juniors who have demonstrated leadership at their individual schools. s The Rotary Club of Houston has sponsored Victorina Piccio as a Group Study Ex- e change member to India. r P Success at Work Program

The Rotary Club of smoothly. The best part cure placement facility for Houston’s Burnett-Bayland was the pizza, they really male juvenile offenders. In Committee recently com- enjoyed the party and addition to the general pleted the Success at Work thanked all the Rotarians population, BBRC offers a (SAW) program for two for their help in reaching juvenile sex offender treat- groups of adolescent boys out to BBH and BBRC. ment program, a psychiat- at the Burnett-Bayland ric stabilization unit and a The graduation cere- Reception Center and a substance abuse treatment mony for the girls was held girls group at the Burnett program. at the Museum of Natural Bayland Home.. Science. We had more fun The Burnett-Bayland The five session SAW watching the girls gawk at Home is a non secure resi- program prepares the youth bugs and butterflies as well dential placement for delin- for success in the work- as admire and covet the quent females ranging in place through activities like gem collection. Of course, age from 10-17 years. preparing a budget, com- the pizza was a big hit and pleting a job application their appetites rival that of and mock interviews. the boys. They were proud of their SAW completion A graduation ceremony certificates and although a and pizza party was held little shy, pleased to be for the boys following the individually recognized by e completion of the program Marilyn Knight and Marian

e at the Burnett-Bayland Richardson. Reception Center. The t BBRC Boys graduation pizza event went very well and The Burnett-Bayland party t everyone had a great Reception Center is a se- i time. Joel Levine, Michael Ragusa, Deb Theotokatos

m and Phil Hampton presented certificates to their classes. Each class then m gave out notes expressing their appreciation for our o time and effort in teaching. Bob Baker helped out with

C the meal and the serving to Volunteer Rotarian Instructors BBH girls visit the Museum of

Natural Science keep things moving teaching a SAW class d n Burnett Bayland Christmas Party a

l The Burnett Bayland Committee of the Rotary Club of Houston hosted its annual holiday party at Burnett Bayland facility on December 16. All four cottages were decked out with y homemade decorations including those for the Christmas Trees provided by the BBH Com- mittee. Each cottage was given a gift certificate for their efforts. Then all of the residents a joined us in the gym for an evening of food and fun. BBH committee provided caricature artists so each resident could have a drawing, then Clutch (the mascot of the Houston Rock- B ets) got the party started followed by a magician who awed the girls.

t Each girl (approximately 47 in all) received a gift certificate from Target to use for presents

t or whatever their heart desires. Participating BBH members included Phil Hampton, Joel Levine, Marilyn Knight, Shirley Thompson, Deb Theotokatos, Emelda Douglas and Marian e Richardson, Vern Swisher and George Elam. n Committee Members r  Co-Chairs: Joel Levine & Marian Richardson u  Committee Members: Bob Baker, Emelda Douglas, Phil Hampton, Marilyn Knight, Michael Ragusa, Courtney Scantlin, Deb Theotokatos, Shirley Thompson, Randy Ward B Camp Enterprise

About Camp Enterprise ment relations, ethics, lead- improve their self- Camp Enterprise was ership, the role of business confidence, make new initiated by the Rotary in society and the commu- friends and meet profes- Club of Houston in 1985 as nity, and much more. sionals in a variety of ca- a means of providing a Held in a true camp set- reers. Students who have first-hand, practical intro- ting, Camp Enterprise is attended the camp describe duction to the business conducted at Camp Allen the program as a uniquely world for selected high near Navasota - about 40 positive and valuable ex- school juniors who have miles from Houston. The perience that they will al- demonstrated leadership at Rotary Club of Houston ways remember their individual schools and sponsors the students' bus have been recommended transportation, lodging, Planning for Camp by school counselors and speakers and all meals and Enterprise 2010 selected by the Rotary Club amenities. Counselor cou- This year, Camp Enter- Camp Enterprise Commit- ples from the Rotary Club prise will take place March tee. The students must of Houston supervise and 26-28, 2010. At this time, have maintained a high coordinate the conduct at 146 Junior students from grade point average, have the camp. Houston-area high schools e held an office in a school In addition to the speak- have submitted applica- e organization, and must ers, the students are deeply tions for the camp. We are

t contract to attend the camp. immersed in a stimulating in the process of evaluating The camp is an intensive give-and-take environment the applications and antici- t three-day program of in- that invites their participa- pate inviting about 80 to i struction, competition and tion in competitive team- attend the camp free of teamwork. Through inter- work in such activities as charge. action with business execu- managing a business, com- Confirmed speakers thus m tives and entrepreneurs, pleting an obstacle course far include Dennis participating students are and a talent show. They Murphree of Murphree and

m introduced to the chal- can question the speaker on Company, Inc. and Steve lenges and opportunities of the subject matter of each Harter of Notrecap and

o the free enterprise system. presentation as well as all Yellow Cab. Additionally, From successful business other aspects of business invitations to speak have

C leaders, they learn the during scheduled sessions. been made to John Hoff-

value of hard work and All parts of the program are meister, former President dedication; and learn, too, designed to help students and Chief Executive Offi- e that they can be successful gain a better insight into cer of Shell Oil, Inc., the

s in whatever career they the business world for Honorable John Culberson,

i pursue if they apply the themselves and their fellow United States Congress- principles that the business students. man, and Dr. Daryl Koehn, r speakers have learned from Students leave Camp Director of Business Ethics years of experience. Enterprise with immense at the University of St. p On the program at Camp enthusiasm and a sense of Thomas. We anticipate

r Enterprise are outstanding direction. They develop confirmations from these speakers from the fields of skills in analytical and con- speakers in the very near e manufacturing, engineer- ceptual thinking, public future. In addition, Maria t ing, health, communica- speaking, leadership val- Korn-Michael will lead the tions, business services, ues, and interpersonal com- students through an evalua- n and more. Topics may in- munication. They gain a tion process via use of the clude management and better understanding of and Myers-Briggs test to ascer-

E employee relations, starting appreciation for the free tain their personality traits

your own business, govern- enterprise system. Students and characteristic. p Committee Members

m  Chair: Merritt Chastain

a  Committee Members: Kristof Abbeloos, Dave Belding, Susan Byrd, Linda Caruso, Clara Cooper, Trina Fowlkes, Boris Lioznyansky, Scott McMillian, Paul Michael, Nancy Middleton, Nugent Myrick, Jeff Rawson, Gary Townsend C Camp Enterprise Committee 0921 apEtrrs omte Chair Committee Enterprise Camp 2009-2010 III of Chastain, slate B. excellent Merritt another to forward Sincerely, look and planned program great a speakers. have we to told, awarded All is scholarship Self. Above $2,500 Conclusion Service a of Last, ideal Rotary’s exemplify Runner-Up. be Year to the chosen student of win- the Camper the the on to students awarded of number value the total under- The on to agreed depending team. again Biz-Sim $7,000-$8,000 team. winning has ning approximately pri- the Harter, is of and Steve member this Endowment, each through of Wells for Cab, Jack scholarship Yellow $500.00 the a particular, Foundation, write In Rotary the donors. Houston, including vate of activities, (and Club various Gross Rotary in the Mel another one and “Biz-Sim.” against wife), as compete known (and will exercise Belding teams business simulates (6) Dave the six husband), The (and Cooper wife). Clara wife), (and following: the include couples coaching confirmed The Couple.” apEnterprise Camp 500shlrhpi wre oteCme fteYa.A$,0 coasi is scholarship $2,500 A Year. the of Camper the to awarded is scholarship $5,000 A through activities its and camp the for funding necessary all secured have we addition, In Elam George include back-ups) (or couples coaching be to invited been have who Others “Coaching a by headed each teams, (6) six into divided be will students the always, As .KitfAblo adfriend) (and Abbeloos Kristof friend) (and 5. Lioznyansky Boris wife) (and 4. McMillian Scott Fowlkes Steve 3. and Trina Caruso John 2. and Linda 1. continued East End Initiative

The East End Initiative was established in the Fall of 2004 under the leadership of Past President Vicki Brentin as a community development effort to develop signature projects to benefit Houston’s historic East End and also attract additional resources for this underserved Latino neighborhood. The RCH initiative was quickly embraced by numerous community partners that included St. Luke’s Episcopal Health Charities, East End Chamber of Commerce, East End Healthy Children’s Collaborative as well as many other District 5890 Rotary clubs. The East End Initiative was intended to be a 3 year effort that would accomplish its initial goals and objectives by Rotary year 2006-2007. Rotarians succeeded in the multi year initiative. By July 2007, over $1 million in cash and in-kind was directed to support the East End Initiative activities. (approximately $650,000 cash and estimated $370,000 in kind) Past DG Charlie Thorpe recognized the Rotary East End Project as ‘best club project of the year” at the 2005-2006 Rotary 5890 District Conference. e Although key activities under the East End Initiative were concluded by July 2007,

e many East End relationships, partnerships and efforts continue to thrive. This report summarizes accomplishments of the original initiative and also provides highlights t “Beyond the East End – 2010”. t i Key accomplishments and Signature Projects

m  Multi-year sponsorship of Espiritu de Salud Mobile Clinic that provided basic pri- mary health care to at risk families through HISD school affiliation. (Designated key project of Past DG D’Lisa Simmons - $100,000 sponsorship met by $100,00 m challenge grant from SLEHC) o  Established After Hours Urgent Care program at El Centro de Corazon Neighbor- hood Health Clinic. (partnering with St. Luke’s Episcopal Health Charities, Wa- C chovia and Baker Family Fund)

Established Rotary Pediatric Examination Room at El Centro de Corazon. e 

v  Established state of the art Montessori classroom in Community Family Center

i Casa de los Ninos Barbara Bush Program. “Rotary Park” to be established in St.

t Luke’s Playground on campus of Casa de los Ninos Barbara Bush. (District 5890 grant – designated project of Past DG Suzi Howe) a

i  Immunization projects valued in excess of $60,000 - funded by Rotary Interna-

t tional Blane grants, Rotary District Simplified Grants and Rotary matching grants. i  Elves and More collaboration provided over 5000 bicycles to children in the East

n End valued at over $200,000.

I  Partnership with Astra Zeneca provided a $125,000 valued distribution to meet

needs of Hurricane Katrina/Rita evacuees. d  Collaboration with Living Bank and Americares facilitated a $50,000 in kind contribution of turkeys and food baskets for the Community Family Center hosted Hous- n ton Food Bank distribution. E

Committee Members t

s  Chair: Vicki Brentin

a  Committee Members: Syed Ahmed, Michelle Bohreer, George Elam, Richard Ev- ans, Angie Jimenez, Nancy Middleton, Jack Owen, Diane Pavey, David Schwarz,

E Lisa Whitaker East End Initiative continued

Key accomplishments and Signature Projects continued  Amegy Bank sponsored a Micro Enterprise project that taught a small group of entrepre- neurial women how to make jewelry and mentored the group in best business practices & Rotary values. Participants earned personal income to help their families and also formed a Rotary Community Corps to be able to give back to their local community. The RCC group contributed $1000 from their group jewelry project proceeds to benefit the Casa de los Ninos program at the Community Family Center.  Partnership with Texas A & M facilitated micro enterprise seminars to East End families registered with Ripley House and Casaboom YMCA.

East End Initiative - Donors e Houston Area Rotary Clubs e The Rotary Club of Houston is especially grateful to the many Rotary Clubs in District 5890 t who joined them to actively participate and generously support the Rotary East End Initiative t as well as District 5890 for providing grant funding. i

Bellaire SW Gulfway Hobby Northshore m Champions Sunrise Harrisburg River Oaks

m Columbus Houston Heights Space Center El Campo Katy West Columbia o Fort Bend County Katy Sunrise West Houston C

Galena Park Laporte Willowbrook

e Galleria Memorial Spring Branch v i Community Donors and Partners t St. Luke’s Episcopal Health Charities a Wachovia Foundation i

t Baker Family Fund i East End Chamber Corporate Partners Gulf Winds Intl, Oak Farms Dairy, Wulfe & Co., Houston Dynamic Service,Inc. Partners n Electrical, Port of Houston Authority, and Valero

I Yellow Cab

Amegy Bank d AstraZeneca

n Elves & More Living Bank E

Americares

t El Centro de Corazon

s Community Family Centers Casaboom YMCA a Texas A& M County Extension

E Ripley House Beyond the East End Initiative - 2010 Update

Micro-Enterprise Jewelry Project Early East End efforts became the foundation for extending the classes and activities in other areas of the community. Proceeds from the initial group project were used to sustain and support future activities. Monica Casar, high end jewelry designer for Neiman Marcus and Maida’s Belt & Buckle, continues to provide probono services in teaching classes and mentoring participants. Rotarians Nancy Mid- dleton, Susan Saurage-Altenloh, Linda Urbish, Michelle Bohreer, Linda Caruso and Vicki Brentin continue to serve as Rotary advisors to this project.

Monarch School In 2008, RCH established classes at the Monarch School, a private school serving students with neuro- logical differences. Young adult women participants from Monarch School Life Academy continue today to design and manufacture jewelry that is sold in the Monarch Micro-Enterprise Program. Jew- elry is marketed on the Monarch website and through special events.

Nehemiah Center e In 2009, RCH began teaching classes and formed a small micro-enterprise group at the Nehemiah Cen- ter. (dedicated to serving at risk families and children in the near DT/mid town area). The initial class e of 5 women continues to meet and there is expressed interest to begin another class at the Nehemiah t Center. t i Immunization Efforts Early immunization projects in the East End Initiative laid the groundwork for current 5890 Immuniza- tion project activities that now benefit the entire Houston community. In collaboration with the Texas m Immunization Partnership (a private sector initiative), Rotary is considered a major community partner in addressing significant immunization issues. The TIP is honoring “Houston Area Rotary Clubs” as its Community Partner at the April, 2010 Annual Luncheon. Spring of 2010, Houston Area Rotary m Clubs will launch a new innovative Rotary Community Immunity Campaign, with Judge Ed and Gwen Emmett serving as Honorary Chairs. RCH will kick off the campaign with a club contribution of o $10,000. Vicki Brentin serves as Club and District Immunization Chair and represents Rotary on the board of the Texas Immunization Partnership. The Rotary Immunization Advisory Council involves

C over 15 Rotarians representing multiple clubs in District 5890, including District 5890 senior leadership. See 2010 Rotary Immunization report for a full accounting and description of Rotary led immuni-

e zation activities that serve the Houston community.

v Casa de los Ninos Barbara Bush – Community Family Center i Under the direction of Past DG Suzi Howe, Rotarians continue to support the efforts of the Montessori

t Program. This includes professional mentoring for the program director and teachers as well as en- couraging families who participate in this innovative pre-school program. a i El Centro de Corazon

t Rotary continues to provide support through Immunization efforts and placement of Medical Assistant

i Intern on scholarship to work 20 hours per week in the clinic totally focused on immunization best practices. Rotarian Bob Baker and wife, Susan continue to provide volunteer time and financial sup-

n port from the Baker Family Fund. I

Rotary Club of Houston Youth Committee – Yes Prep East End Under the leadership of Rotarians Deb Theotokatos and Brian Lopez, chairs of the RCH Youth & Edu-

d cation Committee, RCH members mentor students and faculty at the YES Prep Academy – East End. Yes Prep students are committed to 6 designated Service Days each school year and have provided

n significant volunteer support to numerous Rotary connected projects and partners, including “Books for the World” project led by Rotarian Angie Jimenez. Spring 2010, Yes Prep students will also provide

E volunteer service to East End Initiative partners Community Family Center and the Casaboom YMCA.

RCH has also established a Yes Prep Rotaract Club and is mentoring them in designing their service

t commitment. Recently Yes Prep students raised funds for Haiti Relief and after a presentation by the RCH Haiti Team, Yes Prep Students directed their funds to the RCH Haiti Fund. s East End Chamber of Commerce Collaboration a Rotarians continue to collaborate with EECOC in education efforts in the East End, mentoring, volunteering and supporting “Project Lead the Way”, an innovative Math and Science curriculum at Chavez E High School that has won numerous awards and has been recognized city wide. Fresh Start

The Fresh Start committee seeks to make a positive difference in the lives of offenders and ex-offenders. We achieve this goal through several programs and activities accomplished by our committee members faithfully each month. Specific details of our service for the 2009- 2010 Rotary year to date are included below:

 The committee provides financial support in the amount of $10,000 for Skills for Life – A Prison Ministry headed by Jim Arnold. Skills for Life utilizes Toastmasters International curriculum and goals program to teach public speaking, personal responsibility, and servant leadership. Several members of the committee attended the Golden Gavel Annual dinner on November 13 at the Central Unit prison in Sugar Land.  Committee members speak to offenders in classrooms at the Windham School housed at the Central Unit in Sugar Land on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Two committee members speak each Wednesday for approximately an hour. We deliver basic life skill messages and interact with the members of the class. The most important message we deliver is that persons outside of prison care about them and are available to assist them once they are released.  Committee members offer mock interviews for persons at Career and Re- covery Resources, Inc. once a month for approximately two hours. CRR provides assistance for those who have barriers to employment. Many of the persons served are ex-offenders. We provided an interview skills workshop e in the place of mock interviews for the month of October. e  The committee established the Distance Learning Pilot program established t at the Ramsey Ad seg Unit where offenders are confined for 23 hours a day t for their own safety. Fresh Start was instrumental in providing the monitors i for the cells and the educational content that the offenders can view. This year we continue to support the program by providing content and we are working diligently to have the program adopted in other Texas prison units. m  The committee provided $1,000 to Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. for Christmas parties on December 1 and 3 for the men’s and women’s recovery m groups. Committee members attended the parties and spoke with the groups. o  Two $500 educational scholarships were awarded in June at Career and Re- covery Resources, Inc. The scholarships were established in honor of Wil-

C liam C. Burton, a long-time member of the Fresh Start committee, shortly

after his death. We plan to provide scholarships annually. t r Total service hours July 2009 – March 2010 - •••••••••••••••75 a t S

h Committee Members s  Chair: Susan Spurgeon e  Committee Members: Dave Belding, Merritt Chastain, George Elam, Phil Hamp- r ton, David Khan, Jason Kohll, Nugent Myrick, George Perry, Peggy Ricks, Scott

F Swanson, Vern Swisher, Randy Ward, Wade Welch The Rotary Club of Houston Foundation Golf Classic Benefiting Camp Enterprise

The Rotary Club of sors, teams, and players three post tournament Houston Foundation for the event. All com- contests. Annual Golf Classic mittee members volun- Rotary members also benefiting Camp Enter- teered or participated in volunteered to drive the prise was held on all phases of the tourna- beverage carts through- March 2, 2010 at River ment with an estimated out the course during Ridge Golf Club. It was 2400 man hours of play and manned the a great success. work. longest drive, and Eight full committee Volunteers at the closet to the pin contest and four sub-committee tournament began holes. meetings were held checking in players at A post tournament during the year. Activi- 8:00 a.m. Tournament e committee meeting will ties included securing activities included sell- be held to evaluate and e bids for course selec- ing additional contest improve the event for t tion, prizes, and player entries, coordinating 2011. t goodie bags. It was an breakfast, box lunches, i all out and successful and full BBQ dinner. effort to sign up spon- They also manned the m m o C t n e m a n r u o T

Committee Members f  Chair: Paul Michael l  Committee Members: David Belding, Michelle Bohreer, Bill Byerley, Linda Caruso, Phil

o Hampton, Jack Lord, Derek Munger, Ted Pinson, Jeff Rawson, Peggy Ricks, Vern Swisher, Gary Tolbert G A Better Life in Haiti

Our Mid-year Report (before our journey) This year, the President’s project for the Rotary Club of Houston involves international works in Haiti. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere and the citizens of Haiti are in dire need of clean water, viable enterprise, medical supplies and, simply, the basic necessities of life, which many of us take for granted. The President’s project began with our installation celebration with a Haitian theme, raising money for clean water in Haiti. Fun was had by all as we raised money for this amazing cause. The Rotary Club of Houston has already donated $5,000, in collaboration with the Bellaire Southwest Rotary Club, to build a well for the Jela School in Limbe, Haiti. The well project is underway and it is our hope to bring pictures of the well and construction following our trip in January. We have also donated much needed funds for biosand filters for an orphanage and medical clinic.

On January 12, 2010, led by our area membership chair, Surpris Cherazard, members of the Rotary Club of Houston (Michelle Bohreer, Vicki Brentin, Vern Swisher and Genelle Ed- wards) will travel to Haiti to work in the Omisseau Diquini Hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and to assess the need for additional water sources, biosand filters, and medical supplies. Along with Restoration Ministries, Christian Alliance, and the Bellaire Southwest Rotary Club, we have worked toward loading a container for shipment to Haiti filled with medical supplies. Our District Governor-Elect, Sunny Sharma, opened his business to us to allow us to bring needed medical equipment to Haiti. By the time of our year end report, our report on

Haiti will be filled with many stories, many pictures and, certainly, many changed lives. s That was then… e We arrived and within an hour a 7.0 earthquake hit Porte au Prince. The next four days were filled with so many emotions and experiences. Arriving back in Houston in the wee hours of c the morning on January 16 to an airport filled with friends and family was fantastic. Our jour- i ney has been told on all local TV stations, we were featured on the front page of the Houston

v Chronicle, and the work of Rotary was highlighted on national news for ABC, Good Morning America, and CNN. Since our return, we have diligently worked to fulfill our promise not to r forget the people of Haiti. We have sent a mobile medical clinic and are readying an ambulance. On March 19th, we rallied local TV Channel 11 to help us get food to 19,000 people e living in a field across from the Diquini Seminary where we were able to borrow a laptop and

S send word that we were ok. We changed lives in Haiti, including our own. Our Rotary “Service Above Self” motto passed l the lips of so many in our community and around the world as our story was shared. What a

a privilege. n e o

e Group Study Exchange i t t The Rotary Club of Houston sponsored Dr. Alicia Menanteau a member of the Group Study t Exchange to District 1880 in Germany. i a The club also sponsored Victorina Piccio a member of the Group Study Exchange to India. n m r Committee Members e

m  Chair: Angie Jimenez t

o  Committee Members: Syed Ahmed, Stacey Barnes, Michelle Bohreer, Vicki Bren- n tin, Richard Evans, Ozzie Ghandour, Jim Klodosky, Boris Lioznyansky, Nugent

I C Myrick, deForest Ralph, Peggy Ricks, Leona Urbish, Jon Vague, Lisa Whitaker Public Health

BACKGROUND: Through community-based programs in partnership with The Immunization Partner- ship, The Rotary Club of Houston maximizes the immunization efforts locally and stresses the importance of immunization to “Prevent What’s Preventable.” The Ro- tary’s Public Health Committee, in partnership with The Immunization Partnership sponsored an H1N1 Flu Forum December 8, 2009. Speakers for this public gathering included: Julie Boom, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Director Immunization Project, Texas Children’s Hospital; Co-Director Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Awareness and Research; Flor Munoz, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics, Section of Infectious Diseases, Molecular Vi- rology and Microbiology, Baylor College of Medicine; Angel Angco, MBA, BSN, Texas Department of State Health Services, and: Cynthia Marietta, JD, research professor, Health Law Policy Institute, UH Law Center. e GOAL: e Strengthen immunization rates in Greater Houston Area. t OBJECTIVES: t i Raise awareness of Rotary Club. Decrease the level of vaccine preventable disease. Raise awareness of The Immunization Partnership. m REACH RESULTS: H1N1 Flu Forum* m Audience Reach (viewers and readers) o KTRK-13 @ 11a 93,000 KTRK-13 @ 4p 108,000

C KTRK-13 @ 6p 162,000 KRIV-26 @ 5p 55,000 KRIV-26 @ 5:30p 49,000 h KPRC @ 5p 59,000 t Houston Chronicle 450,000 l GRAND TOTAL: 976,000 a *Flu Forum media CD for KTRK-13 and KRIV-26 available through Houston Rotary Of- e fice upon request. H

c Committee Members i

l  Chair: Diane Pavey  Committee Members: Syed Ahmed, Bob Baker, Vicki Brentin, Dr. Richard Evans, b Jay Hagin, Ted Hirtz, Meredith Iler, Angie Jimenez, Dr. Ken Mattox, Nugent Myrick, Gail O'Neill, Garvin Stryker, Scott Swanson, Vern Swisher, u Stephen Williams, Ron Woliver P Public Health continued

Immunization Efforts - Rotary Club of Houston and District 5890 Immunization Chair: Vicki Brentin The Rotary Club of Houston continues to play a leading role in District 5890 Immunization Efforts. Working with other Houston area Rotary clubs in collaboration with the Houston Immu- nization Partnership, we have helped to design and sponsor significant community projects that address issues embracing adult, adolescent and childhood vaccines. At the club level, immunization efforts are part of the Public Health Committee. At the district level, immunization activities are part of the District 5890 Service Committee. Successes in 2009 – 2010 include the following:  Formation of a Rotary Immunization Advisory Council that includes members from RCH as well as other clubs. Members of this committee are Vicki Brentin, Diane Pavey, Garvin Stryker, Bob Baker, Angie Jiminez, Cecile Schuteer, Bernie Satterwhite, Judy Harwell, Dr. Nino, Jeff Tallas, Dr. Margot Winstom-Riley, Jeff Tallas and Sunny Sharma. Sunny Sharma, Jeff Tallas and Judy Harwell also serve on the Immunization Partnership Advisory e Council. Vicki Brentin serves on the IP Board, representing Rotary. The IP Board is com- prised of leaders in the medical community and private sector. e

t  Launched an adolescent vaccine project at the Museum of Health and Science that included production of a middle school play and media conference. (Rotary sponsored) t i  Rotary branded fliers were distributed to over 60 school districts and partner organizations (public and private) promoting adolescent vaccines with back to school immunization changes. These fliers were distributed via these 60 partners to thousands and thousands of m Houston area families and educators.  Rotary branded PSA featuring Judge Emmett regarding adolescent vaccines.

nd m  Entered 2 year of successful project working with Coleman College Medical Assistant program. Rotary provided the seed funding for this pilot and year one. Significant additional funding came

o from Houston Endowment and other private foundations. Top students are offered scholarship supported internships at local clinics serving at risk communities. All their work is focused on immunization work in the clinics, with a focus to promote best practices. C

 October, 2009 was “Rotary Immunization Month”. Local efforts focused on promoting the flu vaccine. Circulated PSA’s via email and website. Several clubs had immunization program h speakers and gave flu shots at club meetings. t  Rotary Advisory Council piloted a “community immunity project”. Members were trained and l gave multiple presentations through out the community including at various Rotary club meetings. a  RCH Sponsored a Community Education Seminar on December 8, 2009 in collaboration with the e Immunization partnership that was attended by approximately 100 public and private health partners to learn about current developments involving Immunization best practices.

H  Spring, 2010 – in collaboration with the IP, will launch the “Rotary Community Immunity Cam-

paign”. This multi year campaign, based on the pilot referenced above, will be announced at the Immunization Partnership annual luncheon and kicked off with a RCH contribution of $10,000. c Judge Ed and Mrs. Gwen Emmett will serve as Honorary Chairs. Gwen Emmett is hosting the i Rotary Advisory council meeting first planning session at her home in April. l  Immunization Partnership is honoring Houston area Rotary Clubs in District 5890 as the “Community Partner of the Year” at its first annual luncheon. Ed Charlesworth and Michelle b Bohreer will accept this award on behalf of Rotary. Rotarians will have 2 tables at this event that is already “sold out”. Guests include 2 “immunization champions” – students from HCC who u were awarded scholarships for internships through the Rotary sponsored Medical Assistant project – in collaboration with HCC Coleman College, IP. Funding came from Houston Endow-

P ment, and several other foundations, with “pilot funding” from Rotary. Public Servants - Veterans

On November 19, 2009, the Rotary Club of Houston hosted a luncheon with the West Point Society to honor soldiers in every branch of the military. There were over 240 in attendance.

In August, the Public Servants - Veterans Committee worked to secure in-kind dona- tions for two home presentations to two wounded soldiers. A total of 90 hours were spent phoning VIPs and other residents to attend the home presentation and working with advance teams and media for the event. Over 200 people benefitted from these efforts. s n a r e

t Rotary Club of Houston members Meredith Iler and Jack Lord are in the photo with the Sec- retary of Defense, Craig Biggio, Captain Moran and the HelpingaHero.org Bd of Directors e V - s t n a

v Rotary club of Houston members Rick Slemaker and Kelly Raley are joined by DG Ed e Charlesworth, DGE Sunny Sharma, with Sec of Defense Gates, Craig Biggio, Captain Dan r

e Moran and Lt Gov david Dewhurst e t t S i c i m

l Committee Members  Chair: Meredith Iler b m  Committee Members: Michelle Bohreer, Vicki Brentin, Lavonne Cox, Denis DeBakey, o u Jon King, Jack Lord, Kelley Raley, Rick Slemaker, Erik Saenz, Hector Villarreal P C Rotary Distinguished Citizen Award

Since it was first presented in 1962, the Rotary Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award has gone to an impressive array of individual Houstonians and Houston institutions. The Rotary Club of Houston, in operation since 1912, is an association of more than 300 successful business professionals, all prominent in their individual fields of endeavor, who volunteer their efforts through the work of some two dozen club committees. Assistance is provided to such diverse groups as troubled youngsters, former prison inmates, business oriented high school students, families of cancer patients, deserving college scholarship candidates and, through its nationwide college athletic award, The Rotary Lombardi Award, the nation's cancer research efforts. Our DCA luncheon honoring First Lady Bar-

bara Bush was a “Rotary Proud” event. Rotary shined and our image in our community was elevated. n e

z Past Recipients i

t 2008-2009 Craig Biggio 1985-1986 Leonard F. & Eleanor McCollum 2007-2008 Jim & Linda McIngvale 1984-1985 Erwin Heinen i 2006-2007 James A. Baker III 1983-1984 The Honorable Louie Welch 2005-2006 Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza and 1982-1983 The Honorable Roy Hofheinz C Rev. William “Bill” Lawson 1981-1982 Eddy Scurlock

2004-2005 George W. Strake, Jr. 1980-1981 Houston Chamber of Commerce 2003-2004 Harris County Medical Society 1979-1980 Oveta Culp Hobby d 2002-2003 Gordon A. Cain 1978-1979 Gen. Maurice Hirsch

e 2001-2002 John P. McGovern, M.D. 1977-1978 R. Lee Clark, M.D. 2000-2001 The Honorable William Archer 1976-1977 Leon Jaworski 1999-2000 Robert McNair 1975-1976 Gus S. Wortham h

e 1998-1999 Donald D. Jordan 1974-1975 George R. Brown s 1997-1998 Ken Lay 1973-1974 Walter W. Fondren, Sr. e i 1996-1997 Richard J.V. Johnson 1972-1973 Michael E. DeBakey, M.D.

t 1995-1996 Ben Love 1971-1972 Boy Scouts of America, Sam

u 1994-1995 Charles A. LeMaistre, M.D. Houston Area Council t 1993-1994 The Honorable George H.W. Bush 1970-1971 William H. Kirkland i g 1992-1993 Robert R. Onstead 1969-1970 Ima Hogg 1991-1992 The Honorable William P. Hobby, Jr. 1968-1969 Gail Whitcomb n 1990-1991 Louis M. Pearce, Jr. 1967-1968 Colonel William B. Bates m i 1989-1990 Houston Endowment, Inc. 1966-1967 Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate 1988-1989 Jack S. Blanton Word t 1987-1988 George P. Mitchell 1965-1966 Denton A. Cooley, M.D. m s 1986-1987 Leroy & Lucile Melcher 1964-1965 Humble Oil & Refining Co. i 1963-1964 Francis M. Law o D C

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a  Co-Chairs: Lavonne Cox & Denis DeBakey a t  Committee Members: Michelle Bohreer, Gayle Christie, Debbye Crofoot-Morley, Angie Jimenez, Rick Olsen, Peggy Ricks, Courtney Scantlin, David Schwarz, Lauri Thanheiser, Lisa o w Whitaker, Wade Welch, Ron Woliver R A Jesse H. Jones Rotary House Int’l

The Rotary House committee’s goal is to provide support for Rotary House and the patients and family members who are staying there. While our most visible support activities are the receptions held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, we are often called upon to assist individual Rotary House guests in a variety of ways. As chairman of the committee, I am so fortunate to have a very dedicated group of Rotarians who believe whole- heartedly in what we are doing and pour their heart and soul into each and every reception and answer the call whenever we are asked to lend a helping hand to a Rotary House guest. From the feedback of those attending our reception, I know that we are making a difference in the lives of the Rotary House guests – even if it is only for the four hours we spend providing entertainment, food and fellowship each month. We are repeatedly told that, though a patient received discouraging news from their doctors that day or was facing major surgery the next morning, our lively entertainment and the conversations that the Rotary volunteers have with the patients and their family members (or caregivers) lifted their spirits and, for just a little while, allowed them to put aside their health challenges. To see patients in wheelchairs, patients weakened by chemotherapy and radiation, patients who have lost all of their hair, patients who have lost a limb or still have bandages or scars from recent surgery e – to see these patients and their weary family members smiling, laughing, clapping, tapping their feet to the music and even being so moved that they get up and begin to dance is what e drives our committee and motivates each and every one of us. I have often said that I feel a t bit guilty when I leave Rotary House in such high spirits out of concern that maybe I got more out of the evening than the guests. I have come to realize, as have all of the committee t members, that the natural “high” that we depart with comes from the satisfaction and pride of i knowing that we brought some joy, hope and normalcy to an environment that, by its nature, is anything but normal and where joy and hope often give way to fear and doubt. Halfway into the Rotary year, let me share a few highlights of what the Rotary House m committee has done: 1. From our first Service Day in July, one of the service locations was the Salva- m tion Army Harbor Light facility. After touring the facility and serving lunch, I had the opportunity to sit down with Fred Smith, the director, and explore hav- rd o ing the Harbor Light Choir perform at our 3 Wednesday reception in August. What an amazing group of men and what an incredible response we got from the guests at Rotary House. Their music was like a magnet and filled not only C nd

the large atrium area where we hold the reception but also the 2 floor walk- ways looking down into the atrium. They were so popular that we had them e return in September and October and we have them booked for the months of January, February and March in the New Year. s 2. In July, we had the pleasure of getting to know Chet Marshall. Chet is a Rotar-

u ian from West Virginia and a patient at MD Anderson. Not only is Chet a Ro- tarian, but he is the incoming President of his club, scheduled to assume that st

o role on July 1 . Unfortunately, Chet was undergoing treatment for his cancer and couldn’t return for his first meeting. Instead, Chet prepared a video address at various spots within Rotary House and MD Anderson and surprised his club

H back home when the “Special Guest Speaker” turned out to be Chet Marshall y

r Committee Members  Chair: Tom Vann a

t  Committee Members: Michelle Bohreer, George Elam, Jeff Gray, Gerry Grogin, Phil Hampton, Angie Jimenez, Derek Munger, Jo Murphy, Nugent Myrick, Rick

o Olsen, BJ Randolph, Ken Scott, Susan Spurgeon, Gary Tolbert, Wade Welch, Ron Woliver, Trey Woods R Jesse H. Jones Rotary House Int’l continued

via his video. Chet also used the video to present a very special Paul Harris Fellow award to the widow of one of their long-time, active members. At one of the subsequent receptions, we presented Chet with one of our club’s flags and this fall, when he returned home, he sent us a flag from their club. 3. Also in July, we received an email from Raymond Ray, a member and past president of the Griffin (GA) Daybreak Rotary Club regarding one of their members at MD Anderson hospital. He was contacting us to let us know that Larry Marshall was very ill and that his wife, staying at Rotary House, could use our help and support. I called his wife, Doreen, to see how we could help and had a lengthy conversation about her husband’s cancer, etc. Nugent Myrick and I set a time and went down to Rotary House and had a very nice visit with Doreen. It was obvious that she was extremely frightened about the situation and in need of someone to talk to. One of her concerns was making arrangements to fly Larry home in a private medical plane since he was not strong enough to fly commercial. Nugent Myrick quickly made some calls and put Doreen in touch with someone who specializes in such flights. Unfortu-

e nately, the following morning, I received a call from Doreen that Larry had passed away and she asked if I could come down to Rotary House and help

e them by shipping Larry’s personal items home since they didn’t have a way of taking them on the plane. We boxed up the items and sent them via UPS that t afternoon. t On December 2nd, we held our annual night of Christmas caroling at Rotary House. This i year, we used the services of a karaoke jockey (KJ) to provide the background music and help lead the singing. Always a very festive evening, this year most of the committee members wore Santa Claus caps and we gave everyone a jingle bell necklace (they were so m popular that we ran out of the 200 we had ordered) and encouraged everyone to ring their bells during the caroling. In addition to the bells, we also passed out candy cane tree orna- ments and small stuffed snowmen. We had a great turnout of Rotarians, including many

m who brought their spouses and children or grandkids, and the evening was a huge success with excellent participation by everyone there. o C e s u o H y r a t o R Rotary Lombardi Award continued

The Softer Side of Football Rotary Lombardi XL’s Community Event

On December 8, 2009, four of the country’s best linemen arrived in Houston to take part in the celebration culminating in the presentation of the Rotary Lombardi Award to the Outstanding College Lineman of the Year. This two day celebration involves far more than a football award. For the first time, the Rotary Lombardi festivities included a community event in partnership with the Houston Texans and the YMCA. On Tuesday at 3:30 in the afternoon, the four Rotary Lombardi finalists, along with more than fifteen (15) Rotary Club of Houston volunteers met at the CUNEY YMCA at 3260 Truxillo, in Houston’s Third Ward, to take part in the NFL experience, along side 150 children that participate in the YMCA afterschool program. The smiles on the childrens’ faces said it all.

On December 8, 2009, the humanitarian footprint of the Rotary Club of Houston was far greater than Ndamukong Suh’s size 15, Tarrant Cody’s size 22, Jerry

Hughes’ size 14 and Gerald McCoy’s size 16 shoes combined.

d …As I looked into the eyes of the children, I quickly realized they were receiv-

r ing an experience of a lifetime. Then I gazed past the children filled with joy to see the smiles on the mothers and fathers, each of whom had to consent to their a child’s participation in the NFL experience. I cherish these images and will re- flect upon them often as I think about how truly fortunate I am. w A i d r a b e m e o t L t

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Overview

The Rotary Lombardi Award was founded by the Rotary Club of Houston to honor the leg- acy of Coach Vince Lombardi and present the legendary Block of Granite trophy to the best college lineman of the year. Keeping with wishes of Marie Lombardi and the Lombardi Family, proceeds are directed to the American Cancer Society to benefit cancer research.

The 40th Anniversary of this Award was expanded to include other Houston area Rotarians and Rotary clubs with the idea that this National Award should also reach out to involve Rotary clubs everywhere.

40th Anniversary – 2 day celebration

In an effort to raise the community profile, the 2 day celebration included new components in this anniversary year such as the Lombardi Family Reunion Luncheon and a new community event in partnership with the Texans YMCA after school program, as well as a Sports Media breakfast. In addition, the inaugural Rotary Lombardi Humanitarian Award was presented to Texans Founder and CEO, Bob McNair by Ray Klinginsmith, President Elect of Rotary International. The full 2 day activities included:

 12/8 Lombardi Family Reunion Luncheon - Josephine’s Italian Restaurant. Welcomed

the Lombardi family, Alumni (prior finalists and winners) , 2009 Finalists and families as well as top donors d  12/8 4 pm Pilot Community Event – in partnership with the Texans YMCA after school

r program and the NFL Youth Program. Finalists participated in mock drills with children in this poor urban neighborhood. About 100 participants in this pilot, plus fami- a lies that attended to watch. Strake Jesuit high school football players volunteered to help as well. Kroger donated food and drinks to serve children and families. This community event was a huge success and captured the attention and hearts of our 4 finalists w – who got the opportunity to participate in a meaningful Rotary service project.  12/8 6:00 p.m. Meet the Finalists reception at the Hilton Americas – This traditional A

event was in a “new space” at the Hilton, attended by over 200 persons

i  12/9 7:00 a.m. Sports Media breakfast co-hosted by John McClain and John Harris. Attended by over 125 persons this pilot event was perceived as a huge success – giving d participants another more intimate experience with our 4 finalists.

r  12/9 Morning hospital tour for Finalists and special guests to the Pediatric Cancer Cen- ters of TCH and MD Anderson. This has been a longstanding tradition for the Rotary a Lombardi Award and gives the 4 finalists another opportunity to participate in meaningful Rotary service. Interacted with over 150 children. If they did not already b know this to be true, then following this tour – the finalists learn that the Rotary Lombardi Award is about a lot more than football.  12/9 1560the game Radio Show – co hosts Sean Pendergast and John Harris – live on e m site 3 pm – 7 pm at the Hilton Americas e o t L t Committee Members

i  Chair: Vicki Brentin y  Committee Members: Lew Arend, Dave Belding, Michelle Bohreer, Adam Blumberg, Brian r m Carr, Linda Caruso, Eric Cassidy, Merritt Chastain, Dan Clinton, Charles Dabney, George Elam, John Elam, Carter Franklin, Donna Glass, Jeff Gray, Mel Gross, Phil Hampton, Angie a Jimenez, Steve Kesten, Jason Kohll, Goran Krnaich, Sarah Langlois, Brian Lopez, John t m Maietta, Richard Meek, Paul Michael, Ela Miclea, Nancy Middleton, Derek Munger, Rick Olsen, Burt Palmer, Gerry Parker, Michael Ragusa, Eric Saenz, John Schillaci, David o o Schwarz, Nancy Staples, Garvin Stryker, Vern Swisher, Jack Titus, Gary Tolbert, Tom Vann, Randy Ward, Wade Welch, Ron Woliver R C Rotary Lombardi Award continued

 12/9 Fox Sports – conducted interviews all afternoon of celebrities, former finalists, winners, etc. for the documentary Forty Blocks of Granite.  12/9 5:30 p.m. VIP Reception – approximately 400 attendees.  12/9 7:00 p.m. Awards Dinner - attended by almost 1000 persons. Emcee John Granato did an exceptional job in his first experience with the RLA. Houston Grand Opera , nationally known star, Richard Paul Fink sang the National Anthem. Keynote Speaker Bart Starr gave an outstanding address. RIPE Ray Klinginsmith presented inaugural Rotary Lombardi Humanitarian Award to Bob McNair. Bucky Ribbeck, Front Line kid/high school lineman – with Ewings Sarcoma – gave very moving remarks followed by an appeal and remarks from Jerry Kramer. Approximately 15 returning finalists and winners from previous years attended this year, including the entire class of 4 finalists from the first year of the RLA. All 4 Finalists did a remarkable job. Award presented to Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska. New Technology was used with a Wide Screen – this was extremely well received and made a significant impression on attendees.

Publicity and Special Promotions The following represents a sampling only and is not a full description of publicity and news coverage throughout the season.

 1560the game –Radio Partner. Regular promotions during football season, in particular on the daily talk show hosted by John Harris and Sean Pendergast.

 Houston Chronicle – John McClain wrote feature highlighting NFL accomplishments of Lombardi finalists and winners. (estimated 1.2 million readers) d  Fox Sports - Taped a PSA with Jerry Kramer that was used in weeks preceeding event

r by Fox Sports Houston. “Forty Blocks of Granite” documentary aired 32 times in 20 regions. Rotary International and ACS PSA’s were used during 2 minutes commercial

a time available to the RLA. Value of this commercial time was estimated at more than $60,000 to Rotary and ACS, respectively .  Continental Airlines In Flight Magazine - ½ page article promoting the RLA featured w in the November magazine, which was placed on every plane /every seat where CO flies worldwide. A

 Yellow Cab – Signs promoting the RLA were placed on the backs of 100 Yellow Cabs

i beginning in late September. These remained on vehicles until early December.  Rotary Magazine - 2 page feature on the history of the RLA being prepared for April d 2010 magazine.

r  ESPN - Interview with Warren Sapp, former winner, on the Mike and Mike Show promoting the RLA. RLA Winner also announced on ESPN during the Home Depot a College Awards Night on 12/10 in Orlando.  Texans Press Conferences – Invited to participate in 2 weekly press conferences with b the Houston Texans. This resulted in television, print and radio coverage to announce McNair’s Humanitarian Award as well as pre- Event coverage during Jerry Kramer’s November visit to Houston. e m  Houston Texans – - Distributed an event promotion via email to all season ticket holders e o and suite holders as well as promotion on Texans website. Also RLA trophy was show-

t cased at a Texans game, committee members were allowed to place trophy in central L

t area for viewing, including area where top suite holders/Founder’s Suite guests must

enter. i Texas Bowl – Website and email promotion of the RLA.

y   Houston Rockets – In game promotion featuring the Rotary Lombardi Award and for- r m mer finalist Shawn Cody. a  Oklahoma vs Texas A&M game at Oklahoma - Pilot project with Academy Sports fea-

t turing RLA trophy at Fan Fest and Academy booth. In game promotion of RLA on Fox m Sports televised game with trophy and fans from sideline. o o  UT/Nebraska game – Academy booth at Fan Fest featuring trophy.  Gallery Furniture – 1560thegame show hosted live to announce 4 Finalists. Featured R C Jerry Kramer. Rotary Service Day

On the fourth Thursday of each month, the members of the Rotary Club of Houston select from the below listed service opportunities and they go out as a group to serve in the community. A true act of “Service Above Self”.

Medical Bridges - Warehouse & Office - 2706 Magnet Street Sorting of medical supplies --- 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Salvation Army - Harbor Light - 2407 North Main Serve lunch --- 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Salvation Army - Family Residence - 1603 McGowen Serve lunch --- 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Star of Hope - Transitional Living Center - 6801 Ardmore St. Serve lunch --- 11:15 am to 1:30 pm Star of Hope - Men's Development Center - 1811 Ruiz St. Serve lunch --- 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Star of Hope - Women & Family Emergency Shelter - 419 Dowling Serve lunch --- 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Target Hunger - Food Pantry -2814 Quitman @ Hwy. 59 Sorting, sacking, and distributing food --- 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm YES Prep Public Schools East End Campus - 8329 Lawndale Street Speaking to a small group of high school students about career exploration – 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

Community Impact: Target Hunger: 300-350 families Medical Bridges: thousands tar of Hope: 400 people Salvation Army: 185 people YES Prep: 5 - 10 students y Total Service Hours: 500 - 600 per month a D e c i v r e S y r a

t Committee Members  Team Leaders: Jeff Applegate, Clara Cooper, Denis DeBakey, George Elam, Trina Fowlkes, o Martha Grady, Meredith Iler, Brian Lopez, Peggy Ricks, Mac Sharpe R Scholarship Judging

The Scholarship Committee is getting prepared for its three scholarship judging events for 2010:

1. The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo “Go Texan” scholarships judging to occur Wednesday, January 20, 2010 2. The Houston Endowment Scholarships—judging to occur early March 2010 3. The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Metropolitan and Op- portunity Scholarships—judging to occur in April 2010

In all, we will be judging over $11 million in scholarships, and we will volunteer to these efforts approximately 3,500 hours by Rotary members e and friends. e t t i m m o C p i h s r a Committee Members l  Chair: o Leona Urbish h  Committee Members:

c Russanne Kelley, Jim McNee, Jo Murphy, Jack Owen, Candace Sigust, Martha Taylor, Mike Yonter S Youth & Education

Shrine Circus Tickets Each year for approximately the past 20 years, the Rotary Club of Houston (“RCH”) Youth and Education Committee works with the Shrine Circus to provide tickets to two grade levels and all special needs students at four elementary schools: Highland Heights; Felix Tijerina; MacGregor; and J.W. Oates. RCH donates $1,000 to the Shrine Circus fund-raising.

Annual Four-Way Test and Awards Program The Youth and Education Committee speaks to fifth-grade students at Highland Heights and MacGregor elementary schools and to sixth-grade students at Felix Tijerina elementary school about Rotary, the Four-Way Test, service above self, leadership, college preparation, and the award program. Students are given handouts about the Four-Way Test. The award program is explained: they are all to follow the Four-Way test in their

daily lives and practice service above self toward their school and community. In April, t they are asked to nominate one boy and one girl who best demonstrated adherence to the

c Four-Way Test and service above self. The nominees are considered by the teachers and staff for final selection of the winners. a The winners at each school receive the following: r 1. A $100 savings bond for his/her college fund; e 2. An individual plaque; t 3. His/her name inscribed on a brass plate to be included on a large plaque located at

n their school;

I 4. The winners, their family members, teachers, and principals are guests at an RCH

/ luncheon meeting, at which they are recognized. n Interact Club at Yes! Prep East End o The RCH Youth and Education Committee is sponsoring an Interact Club at Yes! i Prep East End, beginning this Fall. The Interact Club has elected officers and is beginning t to coordinate its community service activities. The RCH Youth and Education Committee plans on volunteering at the Interact Club’s events and community service projects. a c Power Lunches at Yes! Prep East End u s On October 22, 2009, the RCH Youth and Education Committee participated in

d the first of numerous-planned power lunches at Yes! Prep East End. Five RCH Rotarians e met with ninth and tenth grade students at Yes! Prep East End and discussed college and

e career planning. All of the Rotarians agreed that this event was certainly one to continue, E

t as the students were engaged and enthusiastic. Pictures from this event are attached to this report. t i & h m t Committee Members u m  Chair: Brian Lopez & Sarah Langlois o o  Committee Members: Jesus Amezcua, Linda Caruso, deForest Ralph Y C