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President's Message

Nathan Winstead

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PLEASE NOTE: We are continuing to meet at the Mel’s Lone Star Lanes.
 
June 25, 2021
 
Dear Rotarians,
 
What an honor it has been to serve as president of this amazing Club during the 2020-2021 year. About six months ago, during one of our virtual meetings, we joked about me being remembered as the pandemic president and wondered if we would get to return to in-person meetings before my term was over. Well, fortunately, we’re back live and in person. And, while this was not the year any of us anticipated, I will gladly carry the label of pandemic president because I am so incredibly proud of how this Club weathered both the literal and figurative storms we’ve faced.
 
As we close out this Rotary year, we are holding our fourth Quarterly Club Celebration. I look forward to celebrating all that was accomplished this year, thanking each of you and inducting our leadership for 2021-2022.
 
Rotary International President Holger Knaack recently wrote, “This is the Rotary we experienced in 2020-21: nimble, adaptable, and creative. The next step is not to go back to the way things were before the pandemic. We must move forward. Let’s apply what we have learned in order to offer new experiences and opportunities for our members ....” This year, Rotary truly opened opportunities for us – ones that we might not have had otherwise. So, what did we learn?
 
For me, I learned that I can count on the answer to this question. 
 
What happens when neighbors, friends, and problem-solvers share ideas, make connections and take action to create lasting change in their local communities and around the world? 
 
That’s right. Rotary Happens!
 
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MEETING AGENDA

11:45 am – 12:10 pm
Gathering & Fellowship
This is the time we gather and spend time in fellowship with other club members.
 
12:10 - 12:30 pm
Meeting Opening, Club Announcements and Recognitions
 
12:30 - 12:55 pm
Quarterly Club Celebration: Rotary Happens

12:55 - 1:59 pm
Announcements for the Good of Rotary and a Minute for Peace

12:59 - 1:00 pm
Four-Way Test and Adjournment
 
UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Saturday, June 26, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. – San Gabriel Riverbank Cleanup Event

  • Saturday, June 26, 11 a.m. – DG & Leadership Installation (Cultural Activities Center, 3011 N 3rd St, Temple)

  • Friday, July 2 – NO ROTARY MEETING

  • Tuesday, July 6, 8:00 a.m. – Field of Honor Meeting (Mel’s Lone Star Lanes)

  • Thursday, July 8, Noon – Racial Unity Committee (Virtual)

  • Friday, July 9 – Rotary Club of Georgetown Meeting (Hybrid – Online and at Mel’s Lone Star Lanes)

For one last time, I want to thank you for all that you are a part of, uniting, taking action and creating lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
 
In Service,
Georgianne
 
P.S. You didn't think I was done, did you?

As promised, below are some links related to last week’s Racial Unity Committee program. Included are a recording of last week’s program, the program from a year ago when Ron Swain shared his personal story, and a link to Rotarian Barbara Garland's personal statement on Racial Unity. Attached to this email, you will also find a survey with a few questions that the Racial Unity Committee invites you to answer.
Additionally, here is a link for those interested in registering for the Rotary International Convention in Houston:
 
 
If you are planning to register, please let me know. If we have enough people planning to go we may be able to get a block of rooms and save a little on hotel accommodations.
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News & Stories
Assessing our community's needs
Ron Swain, Elizabeth McFarland & Henry Yu have been working diligently over the past three weeks assessing the needs of our community and determining the best way for our club to support our community in its greatest time of need.  They are almost finished with their assessment.  They will soon be presenting their findings to our Grant Committee and requesting a Special COVID-19 Grant from The Rotary Foundation.
 
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
 
1.  Caring Place - See attached Caring Place Volunteer Opportunities
 
2.  Making Medical Masks - See attached Making Medical Masks for Healthcare Workers
 
3.  Personal Protective Equipment for Our Fire / EMS Department - See attached Announcement from Our Fire / EMS Department
 
SERVICE ABOVE SELF
 
1.  Volunteer to help members of our club.
 
2.  Volunteer to help our community.
 
3.  Pray for our Rotary Club, our Community, our State, our Country and our World.
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Build in the Bog
On a cold and blustery morning in January, a group of dedicated Rotarians and friends visited Pflugerville to build a much needed ramp for a disabled person.  Overnight rains and dog deposits made the effort a little more challenging.  By noon, a fifty-two foot ramp was completed.
 
The Georgetown Rotarians of George Lourigan, Larry Baird, Cris Cash, Glenn Beck, Henry Yu and Denis Pepin were joined by new helpers Tim and his son Jack (old military friend of George) and Pete and Mickey (neighborhood friends of Denis).  It was nice to have newbies fit right in and make meaningful contributions to our build...many thanks for their participation.
 
The build was part of the continuing programs of Texas Ramp Project that provides custom built ramps for those with special needs.  The Georgetown Rotary Club is committed to a monthly build program.
 
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CHALLENGING RAMP BUILD
Posted by Denis Pepin on Oct 27, 2019
On Saturday, October 26th, an intrepid band of Georgetown Rotarians and Interact members tackled a very challenging ramp build for Kathy, whose access to and from her home was hindered by the lack of a suitable ramp.
 
The site required a “custom design” caused by narrow passages and awkwardly placed support posts.  The challenges were all met in what turned out to be a six hour operation.
 
We are thankful for the efforts of Interact members Elizabeth, Emily , Jacob and Caleb and Rotarians led by George Lourigan and Cris Cash.  Significant engineering efforts were also provided by Glenn Beck, Alan Johnson, Barry Bowden and Denis Pepin.
 
The builds are part of the ongoing efforts by Texas Ramp Project to provide ramps for disadvantaged people.  The Georgetown Rotary Club has built over 65 ramps to date.