The Rotary Club THE HUB of Park Cities Volume 66, Number 21 www.parkcitiesrotary.org December 5, 2014 Serving to Make a Difference Since 1948

TODAY’S PROGRAM Program Chair of the Day: Eric Heitkamp Scott Peck, Director and Curator The Museum of Biblical Art

Scott Peck is the Director and Curator of The Museum of Museums, Austin TX. Biblical Art. He has been employed by the museum for the past His curatorial experience includes Guest Curator at the New seventeen years. Orleans Museum of Art for John Paul II in Life and Art, Norman His education includes art and museum training at the Uni- Rockwell - The Family Life Exhibit with the Norman Rockwell Mu- versity of Texas at Dallas, where he completed a Master's seum in Stockbridge, MA, Frederick Hart Exhibition - Spirit in Degree in Aesthetics as a part of their Museum Studies Program. Sculpture, European Religious Art 1300 to 1800 - The McCreless His Master's Thesis in Art History was on Albrecht Durer and the Collection, David Roberts Archaeological Exhibition - Egypt and 15th-16th century print. He has earned a certificate in Jewish the Holy Land 1855, Art Conservation and Art Restoration Exhibi- Ceremonial Art at Jewish Theological Seminary, New York NY. tion, Marc Chagall - Talmud featuring the biblical work of Marc He has been a guest lecturer in art history at The University Chagall, Oskar Schindler and the Holocaust Exhibit in coopera- of Texas at Dallas and has taught at Dallas Theological Seminary tion the National Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC, the 911 and their Center for Biblical Studies. He has spoken for the Cen- Memorial Sculpture Exhibit in cooperation with the Ground Zero ter for Non-Profit Management and has taught seminars for muse- Memorial at St. Joseph's Chapel organized by former Mayor Ru- um personnel and non-profit professionals in Dallas. dolph Giuliani, and the Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit which was recog- He has spoken on the following: nized as museum exhibit of the year by D Magazine and exhibit of • Winslow Homer Art and Imagery at the Longview Museum of the year by the Texas Tourism Industry Association. He partner- Fine Arts, ed with the Israeli Government and the State of Israel in creating • Impressionism and Japanese Prints at the Crow Asian Art the permanent children's exhibit ʻIsrael: Walk Where Jesus Museum, Dallas, TX Walked'. • Sound and the Museum at the Arkansas Museum Association, He has also written and produced the audio tours and pre- Little Rock AR, sentations, as well as published videos. • Technology and the Museum at the Texas Association of www.biblicalarts.org COMMITTEE TIME DISTRICT 5810 RCPC Snider Plaza Tree Lighting Holiday Party Time is running out!

This was a great Friday, Dec. 19th Only 1500 tickets will be event hosted by 6:30 - 8:30 pm sold for the Luxury Sports RCPC benefiting $35.00 per person Vacation benefiting The Hunger Busters Rotary Foundation. Do you and George 3310 Fairmount , have yours yet? Washington Dallas, TX 75201 The prize is your choice of Carver Park Towers High Rise one of four Luxury Vacation Elementary. Festive Holiday Attire packages for two, which in-

Reservations can be clude 1st class airfare and 5 star accommodations: made on the RCPC • Super Bowl Our Hillcrest elves are hard at work, website or paid by credit stuffing Swag Bags for Sunday's • 2 World Series games card or check to RCPC. University Park Tree Lighting! • 4 days at the Masters See Mary Bishop or • Kentucky Derby Laurie Aldredge. See www.rotary5810.org. Be a Vibrant and Visionary Model of Service Above and Beyond Self December 5, 2014 THE HUB The Rotary Club of Park Cities Page 2

LAST WEEK Please remember ... Our Mission Presiding: Eric Heitkamp Jerry and Kathleen Soper Building a legacy of good works and Invocation: Mark Thomason Please let us know your Joys or Concerns fellowship, we strive to: Pledge: Karl Von Bieberstein at- [email protected] REACH those in need in partnership Introductions: Jody Ray with others Photographer: Phillip Bankhead Genesis HeROs, the menʼs auxilia- INSPIRE tomorrow’s leaders with ry group of Genesis Womenʼs Shel- Chair of the Day: Charles Polansky high ethical standards ter. He began by saying that one of Speaker: Crayton Webb, Pres. FOSTER lives of service above self every four women will be the victim – A supporting member of Rotary Program: Genesis HeROs of domestic violence, and that the International President Eric Heitkamp women come from all geographic called the meeting to order. Mark areas and economic groups. He said he had The Hub is the weekly newsletter of Thomason gave the invocation, been reading about a young man from a good the Rotary Club of Park Cities (Dallas) noting that Rex Jennings was family who was being accused of rape. He Betty Dawson, Editor still receiving cancer treatment and said there is a difference between healthy and Shutterbug Committee that Fred Speno was recovering from knee unhealthy violence. However, no one tells Fred Speno, Chair replacement surgery. Please keep them in young men how to behave, and that if they Bulletin/Internet Advertising your prayers. A Joy today was that Bob see a young woman in a bad situation, to Chris Short, Chair Heard was back with us. Karl Von Bieber- stand up and take her out of it. One third of stein led the Pledge of Allegiance and “The young women will be physically or verbally Star Spangled Banner.” Jodie Ray, assis- abused in a dating relationship. Many say ted by Christy Bednar with the mike, intro- that it was six months before they realized duced our visitors and guests. Shawn Fos- something was wrong and sought help. He ter introduced our Marketplace Advertiser of believes that many people are oblivious to the the week. problem and donʼt know how to talk about it. OFFICERS and DIRECTORS President Eric called the Annual Meeting There are three hundred men who are 2013-2014 of the club to order. He read the slate of nom- HeROs for the Genesis Shelter. They go Eric Heitkamp, President inees for the Officers and Directors for the once a month; they grill, talk to the children Karen Farris, President Elect 2015-16 year. A motion was made to approve and take them to games. They also go with Dwight Clasby, Vice President the slate by acclimation. This was passed the women to court hearings. They want to Jim Zapffe, Secretary unanimously, and the slate was approved. help solve the problem for the next genera- Lynn Surls, Treasurer PP Linda Tunnell announced plans for tion. They go to schools, to Boy Scout meet- Jerry Washam, Sergeant-At-Arms the Holiday Party. Orville Salmon announ- ings and to Boys and Girls Clubs to talk to Nolan Duck, Club Service I ced a new location for the meeting on Decem- boys about what it is to be a gentleman. They Mary McMahon, Club Service II ber 12 at the Salvation Army; it will be at the give examples of real men, such as football Paul Pirok, Community Service Adult Rehabilitation Center at Inwood and players, superheroes, etc, as role models. Anne Harper, Com. Service II Harry Hines. He also reported that due to They give examples of what gentlemen do to Tracy Gomes, New Generations Angel Tree 1600 families with 4500 children show women respect, and also what to expect Jeff Sheehan, International Service will receive in relationships. He feels it is not enough just Rick Amsberry, At Large gifts this year. to teach boys not to hit, cultural norms must Cleve Clinton, President change. He gave several examples of figures Immediate Past President Eric awarded of speech and commercials which imply that Mark Thomason, a Blue Badge women or girls are lesser or not as good. What Parliamentarian/Historian does it mean to “man up”? Men must begin to Dennis Harrison, Webmaster talk about what is healthy in relationships and to Stan Wright. what is unhealthy, what verbal and emotional Laurie Aldredge, Club Administrator Charles Polansky abuse really is, as well as physical and sexual 6704 Snider Plaza introduced our speaker today, abuse, and what is okay and not okay in Dallas, Texas 75205 Crayton Webb, president of healthy disagreements. Office Phone: 214-739-4170 Office Fax: 214/363-6980 EVENTS CALENDAR Get Involved! Email: [email protected] AED = Defibrillator Training M = Meals on Wheels (Differ- www.parkcitiesrotary.org December Bl = Blood Drive ent teams on each day) BD = Board of Dirs. Mtg, 7am See Patsy Watson Gary C. K. Huang S M T W Th F S LaMadeleine, 75 & Mockingbird Mentoring at Hillcrest H.S. M M M M InTrains Cn = PCR Connect Event. Mc = Ronald McDonald Taipei, Taiwan 2 Cn @NPMtg CP = ChildsPlay Work Mtg House-See Jina McDaniel President, Rotary MPop M M M In 7 corn Mtg D = District 5810 Event NM = New Member Event International M M M M In DH = Dentistry with a Heart Pr = Program Committee Mtg 14 Mc BD Party FR = Family of Rotary Event Reading and Radio Resources www.rotary.org F = Fellowship Event See Jodie Ray M M M M 21 Trains FF = RCPC Foundation Fund SpE = Special Service Event Bill Dendy, RC of DeSoto @NP Mtg. See Cleve Clinton Web-lite = on your computer M M M M In Governor, District 5810 28 TrainsMtg In- Interact at Hillcrest H.S, Blue = Activities on own schedule @NP 8 am. See Tracy Gomes www.rotary5810.org December 5, 2014 THE HUB The Rotary Club of Park Cities Page 3 UPCOMING PROGRAMS ROTARY CONNECTED RI: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid= Dec. 12 Meeting at The Salvation Army 858557&trk=hb_side_g RCPC: www.linkedin.com/ groups?gid=1248747&trk=hb_side_g Chili Day (Adult Rehab Cntr, Inwood & Harry Hines) Interesting New Thread: Looking to speak Dec. 19 NO Noon Meeting to e-Clubs about an international service project Holiday Party! RI: http://twitter.com/#!/rotary Tweet of the week: In Detroit, Rotary is Dec. 26 NO Meeting helping local business owners rebuild their Happy Holidays! community. Jan. 2 NO Meeting RI: www.facebook.com/rotary Dist. 5810: www.facebook.com/Rotary Welcome 2015! District5810. Interesting New Thread: We are thankful CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign up at www.parkcitiesrotary.org for our dedicated and committed members helping create positive change around the Sign up on the website for the Holiday Projects! Thereʼs still time! world. Thank you for being part of our family. Holiday Party, Fri, Dec. 19, 6:30-8:30pm. $35.00/person by Dec. 17. .RCPC has its own channel: http:// District 5810 Raffle will end soon. Have you bought a ticket? vimeo.com/channels/rotaryclubofparkcities/ Miss a Meeting? Watch it Online! Get your Directory soon! Only a limited number available! $10 per copy! RI has its own channel on YouTube of- RCPC Foundation: $50 (or more) every year when your name appears in the fering a growing collection of videos and psas. box below – or any time – or more than once! Check out or add to RIʼs Flickr group Planning some Fall travel or a holiday trip? Be sure to leave time to visit some often, www.flickr.com/groups/familyofrotary/ Rotary Clubs. Make-up where you are – and report them on the website. http://pinterest.com/rotary/ Like Us! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rotary-Club-of-Park-Cities/115439238516325 RI has Pinboards on major projects. The Directory is on line: Log in > Click on left side under My ClubRunner > View www.statigr.am/rotaryinternational Club Directory or View Club Photo Directory. Other archives are at Club Documents See RIʼs latest pictures via Instagram. THOUGHTS ON . . . FAMILY OF ROTARY Art Thereʼs a new Drabinsky! The most beautiful thing we can ex- Mary Collins Drabinski was born at 7:41 on November 28th. perience is the mysterious. It is the She weighed 6 lbs, 3 oz and was 19 inches long. source of all true art and science. Congratulations to parents Daniel and Elizabeth! ~ Albert Einstein HE PROFITS WHO LAUGHS BEST Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better. I pulled into the crowded parking lot at the ~ Andre Gide local shopping center and rolled down the car windows to make sure my Labrador Retriever There are painters who transform Pup had fresh air. She was stretched full-out the sun to a yellow spot, but there on the back seat and I wanted to impress are others who with the help of their upon her that she must remain there. art and their intelligence, transform I walked to the curb backward, pointing a yellow spot into the sun. my finger at the car and saying emphatically, ~ Pablo Picasso "Now you stay. Do you hear me?" "Stay!" Talent hits a target no one else can "Stay!" hit; Genius hits a target no one The driver of a nearby car, a pretty young else can see. blonde, gave me a strange look and said "Why ~ Arthur Schopenhauer don't you just put it in park?"

RCPC FOUNDATION Our Funders for Next Week are Happy Birthday George Patterson We gratefully acknowledge C.C. Collie 12.6 Bob Patton Eric Heitkamp 12.7 Jon Petersen ASTRO-GRAPHICS Paul Pirok Rod Pirtle for the partial funding of The Hub