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ICE AGE at our 47th RAMP BUILD

Posted by Denis Pepin on Feb 10, 2019

February 9th, 2019 was a dank and cold morning in Florence, TX. An intrepid group of volunteers from the Rotary Club of Georgetown and Interact member Alexa (dad too), visited the home of Peggy Gayle to replace an aging, rime coated and dangerously steep ramp. After removing the old ramp and reconfiguring the deck area, the Rotary group set about building its 47th ramp. Numb, wet hands and muddy clothes became the order of the day.

This effort is a continuation of the ongoing alliance with the Texas Ramp Project where ramps are build for those with special needs.

I (EYE) Contact

Posted by Denis Pepin on Feb 08, 2019

On February 8th, our local Georgetown Rotary Club was the victim of a "full-on" frontal attack from Jim Comer, a noted communications consultant. His dynamic approach to teaching us how to "Harness the Power of Authenticity to Connect" was enthusiastically received by all attendees. He makes it clear that effective communication is critical to advancing your goals.

He provided anecdotal tips as to how to conquer the fear of public speaking. Start by "being yourself" and introducing your initial audience connection with a story. A key element was the use of "eye contact", ensuring that you are engaging your audience. Effective use of hands and movement around the setting ensures an entertaining delivery. And a smile always helps!

Jim has spent over thirty years as a coach and workshop leader, working with corporations, associations and professionals from a myriad of industries. His enthusiastic delivery is a treat to behold.

Rotary Supports Lions KidSight Project

Posted by Denis Pepin on Dec 11, 2018

On December 7, 2018, Hector Martinez of the Rotary Club of Georgetown presented a check to Maureen Kinald, Chair of the Lions KidSight Program. This donation will cover the cost of one of the digital scanners that they use to screen young children. Their mission is to ensure early eye screenings to detect vision problems before they become untreatable. Since 2014, the Lions of District 2-S3 have screened over 50,000 children in our local communities.

Ron Garland, A Scouting Hero

Posted by Denis Pepin on Dec 02, 2018

On November 30th, 2018, Georgetown Rotary Club Member Barbara Garland presented her husband Ron with a special acknowledgement from the International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians.

He received the Cliff Dochterman Community Service Award. It is offered in recognition of the many contributions Ron has made to the furtherance of the ideals of "Service Above Self" and exemplifying the principles of the "Four-Way Test" in our community and Club. We congratulate Ron on behalf of all those who value the principles of Rotary and Scouting and all of whom are working together in strengthening the relationship between Rotary and Scouting.