May 19, 2016
VISITING ROTARIANS AND GUEST
John Carswell Guest
Kristin Greer-Guest and Non-Rotarian of the Year recipient
Monyeen Cooper-Guest
George Cooper-Guest
Willie Criss-Guest
Patti Burns wife of Doug Burns
CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS
District Assembly May 21st in Liberty, Texas. The main purpose is training for Audrey’s new Board-President/President Elect/Imaging- meeting 9am-2pm.
June 23rd -no morning meeting installing the new President and the Board!
May 24th -Rotary ladies night out 6pm at Margaritas and Peppers. If any of the Rotarian wives did not receive an invite please let Janet know and she will e-mail them. Also the June Ladies night out will be held at Janet’s house!
Our next Rotary Youth Exchange Student Yohan is needing a host family. If you or someone you know is interested please let Janet know. You don’t have to be a Rotarian or have children only need to live in the Montgomery school district!
Roz announced Monday they awarded five $1K scholarships to Montgomery High School. Next week the Club is handing out Willis scholarships! Thank you and anyone wanting to join at Willis let Roz know!
Next week Audrey and Andrew are headed to the going to the International Conference being held in Soul, Korea. Have a wonderful and safe trip!
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chuck Moore-Service-No Update
Daniela Mead-Membership-Congratulations to Terry and Shannon for receiving their Blue Badges today!
David Anderson-Administration/Programs-No Update
Deanna Voitle-Public Image- No Update
Chef Rick -New Generations-Award banquet was great! The Montgomery Interact Vice President received flag scholarship this year. She was so thankful, and well deserved the award she really stepped up when the President was sick. The new Montgomery Interact officers have been selected. Also since the club has grown will have junior officers! Both set of officers will have to sign a Code of Conduct!
Doris and Wally’s granddaughter is going to be the President of the Montgomery Interact club next year! The Willis Interact Club officers will be visiting the Club next week please be sure to attend!
Mike Berger-Polio Chair-One new case reported this week. Also there was an article featured on the front page of the New York Times talking about the fight against Polio. The article was called “Fighting Polio in a Low Profile!” Please give what you can Bill Gates is still matching $2 for every $1 given. It only cost $0 .60 per immunization.
Craig Jones-Foundation-No Update
Kris McBride-Memory Park- No Update
GOOD NEWS
**Doris-Announced she always looks forward to this time of year getting students ready for the Rotary Youth Exchange. This year six students are going out and three are from Montgomery High School!
**Mike announced he just got back from Southern California vising his son and daughter-in-law! The weather was great and did not remind him of Texas at all! His son and daughter-in-law just purchased a new home a 1910 mostly still original craftsman style home. The home was built from the original plans from Sears and Roebuck plans. That is why homes were called Craftsman! If anyone is traveling to Southern California and need a contact let Mike know and he will set you up! Love Southern California!
**Kris announced last week was two years since Michael’s stroke. Everyone knows how tough a time that was for the family. Most everyone in this room helped and witnessed the amazing recovery and blessings! Thank you for keeping us in your prayers and helping!
**Mike Landes announced he received his eye shot and now his vision is 20/60 when he gets down 20/40 he will be able to drive again. Thank you everyone!
GUEST SPEAKER
Today Kris McBride presented the Non-Rotarian of the Year award to Kristin Greer.
Kristin Greer thanked Kris and the Club for the honor of being the 2016 Non-Rotarian of the Year recipient. She credited her mother for teaching her and living her live by example. Her mother, always told her; to be who you are, proud of who you are, and do everything with a pure heart and you will receive your blessings from God. Kristin does the things she does because she has a heart of service. She has been so honored to help Willy and become his friend and is so thankful he is here with her today! Do everything with a pure heart and you can’t go wrong!