ROTARY CLUB OF CORPUS CHRISTI www.rotarycc.com

418 Peoples St., Ste 300 Corpus Christi, TX 78401

361.882.8672 Fax:361.888.5579

rotarycc@swbell.net

DISTRICT 5930 CLUB 2062 125th Club Established

Chartered 1914

Officers

Mary McQueen ................ President

John Landers ............ Past President

Crystal Mead .......... President Elect

Tim Stephens ... President Nominee

Luciano Salazar............... Secretary

Jim Villaume ................... Treasurer

Dick McCracken ............. Programs

Cris Radaneata ............ Sgt-at-Arms

Directors

John Holloway ........... Membership

Robert Cagle ... Community Service

Polly Harris ................... Fellowship

Suzel Mendieta ........ Youth Service

Al Berry ........................ Vocational

Heather Moretzsohn .... Rotary Fdtn

Mary Gleason…… Special Projects

Mario Jiminez ...... Public Relations

Staff

Lysa Chapman . Executive Director

Pam Majek ..........Club Coordinator

********* DISTRICT 5930

www.rotary5930.org

Art Zeitler .......... District Governor

Betty Frantum ........ Governor Elect

Rick Bell .................... ADG Area 5

Jerry Spence ....... District Treasurer

Christine Wisian ..... Dist. Secretary

********* ROTARY INTERNATIONAL

www.rotary.org

Gary Huang ...................... President

Light Up Rotary

Volume 13, Issue 19

Pilot Newsletter

Program on Thursday, November 13, 2014

ROTARY MOTTOS

Service Above Self

They Profit Most Who Serve Best

We are business and community leaders dedicated to making a positive difference through service.

Mary McQueen

2014-2015 President

Dave Tupaj

Sensor Flight

Climb aboard and honor our veterans! Our special Veterans Day tribute will be aboard the USS Lexington. Dr. David Tupaj will be our speaker and he will be talking about his experiences flying with the UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicle), commonly known as a drone. Trust me, this is one meeting you won’t want to miss. Rumor has it he may bring a UAV to the Lex for a little demonstration.

Sgt-At–Arms Cris Radaneata

Invocation Al Berry

Music Polly Harris

4 Way Test Kursten Remer

Introductions Angelle Croman

Hospitality Angelle & Kursten Meals & Tickets

Jim Villaume, Lucie Harris & Cliff Johnstone

The meeting will be held on Nov 13, 2014

USS LEXINGTON

Lunch Begins at 11:45 AM Meeting 12:10 PM - 1:15 PM

$18 Lunch/ $5 Non-Eaters

FREE Parking at the USS Lexington Parking Lot. From Surfside Blvd., the

parking lot will be on your right.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS DEBBIE VICKERY AND

JILL JACOBS!

Club News Volume 13, Issue 19 Page 2

Upcoming Committee Meetings/Projects:

Nov 19: T-Shirt Submission Deadline

Dec 5: Salvation Army Bell Ringing Upcoming Thursday Meetings:

Nov 20: In-House Vocational Luncheon Nov 27: NO MEETING ~ Happy Thanksgiving!

World Polio Cases

As of November 4, 2014

2014 2013 Total 278 318

Endemic countries 259 116

Non-endemic 19 202

GIVE A SHIRT! T-Shirt Contest is Back!

Deadline to donate: 11/19

Winner announced: 11/20

Del Mar Baylor A&M-CC UT A&M 30 14 43 3 5

Where to Make-Up Missed Meetings:

All clubs meet at noon unless otherwise indicated

Monday A.P. Bakery Café—Aransas Pass

Tuesday North Shore CC—Portland Taft Community Center—Taft Boathouse Grill —Padre Island

Wednesday CC Country Club —CC Southside Chicken Shack—CC Northwest

Alice Country Club—Alice

Thursday 7 am CC Yacht Club—CC Sunrise Pelican’s Landing Rest.—Port A 5:30 pm Havana Club—CC Evening

Friday CC Town Club—CC West

Online www.rotaryeclubone.org

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR

VETERANS WHO SO PROUDLY HAVE

SERVED OUR COUNTRY.

YOU are a true example of “Service

Above Self.”

Notice to the Membership of the Rotary Club of Corpus Christi

November 10, 2014

The following proposal for membership having been approved according to the by-laws is hereby published for membership approval. Objections must be filed in writing to the Board of Directors within 7 days.

Ara Babos

Owner

Ara’s Midtown Café, LLC

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION!

Here’s another opportunity to serve….

The Corpus Christi Literacy Council is hosting a “Scrabble Scramble Happy Hour” on Saturday, November 15 from 4-7 pm.

What we need: 10 people to act as table monitors, helping score each of two games, (calculators provided) and some to walk around selling extra tiles.

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Club News

I will digress a bit to say thank you to everyone who attended the 100th Anniversary Party– it was so awesome to see so many friends—some haven't been seen in years others just months. I will definitely miss all my Corpus Christi friends —you are all awesome.

And Thanks to Lysa who is a most awesome Executive Director. And Pam you have been a great addition to the staff, so glad you are there.—Debra Bruce

Ok now on with 1983………..We held a combined meeting with the Chamber of Commerce at our January 27th gathering. Loyd introduced the speaker, his own “boss” – General Richard Cavazos. General Cavazos was the commanding officer of the United States Army Forces Command and the third highest ranking officer in the Army. He was born and raised on the King Ranch and his father served nearly 40 years as a division foreman at the ranch. His brother, Larry, was President of Texas Tech University and a younger brother was a rancher in Breckenridge, Texas. One of the first things the General made clear was that he didn't use to, still didn't and never would like “Aggies”. That certainly started things off to a fantastic program. He stated that 82% of the men in the army today are high school graduates compared to 32% during World War II. The real thing ALL soldiers need is the reward of recognition and appreciation from their country.

February 17th Resolutions Chairman David Smith read a Resolution in Memory of our last charter member, Frank Allen  

March 24th Dave Smith eulogized Wallace L. Dinn, a Rotarian from 1920 until his death this month.

The following is a letter to Program Chairman Jimmy Price from a famous “person” was invited to speak to our Club:

The History of Rotary Club of Corpus Christi

Compiled by Steve DeWalt from records

in the Rotary Club Office

Celebrating 100 Years of Service

1914—2014

Harold Shockley

President 1983-1984; DG 1986-1987

Dear Jimmy,

Your offer is almost too good for me to turn down but I am making a special effort and doing that.

One of the outstanding things about Corpus Christi has always been that when people go there, everyone in town wants to know what they think of Corus Christi.

Try me in 1989- late spring.

Sincerely,

Andrew A. Rooney

April 7th:

Ann Pittman, who passed away the previous weekend, was honored by the assembly with a standing moment of silence.

Charlie Bennett was presented with his Blue Badge after six months plus five years as a Red Badger. President Loyd asked L. A. Train to come forward to help make the award, seems the two were “tied” for length of time getting their “blues.”

April 28th John Eidson, Chairman of the Scholastic Awards Committee introduced Ray Falk from CCISD who presented the two honor students from each local high school with Club award plaques for scholastic achievements.

Robert Workman was remembered by all who knew him. A Resolution in his memory was read by J. W. Gary

Scholarship Awards Chairman John Eidson introduced our Rotary Scholars going from Del Mar College on to CCSU were introduced. University President Alan Sugg presented some interesting facts about the University. After some very hard work by a lot of

people in 1972, the school was finally a reality. In 1973 it began with 975 students and in 1983 has increased to 3,450. Faculty had grown from 40 to 105, and degrees have been awarded to over 6,000 students.

Our 69th Anniversary Celebration was held June 23rd. Harold Shockley presided. George Tanner was introduced as a new member. Program Chairman Dana Williams presented himself as “The Program” to honor the club and its former presidents. He followed with many beginning when the Club was organized in 1914. He then honored all past presidents who were in attendance.

The Installation was held June 30th Coke Williamson, Past District Governor, installed the following incoming Officers and Directors: President – Sheriff Harold Shockley; Vice President – Chief Deputy Leroy Foerster; Secretary – Deputy Sam Pennington; Treasurer – Deputy Jim Price; Sgt.-at-Arms – Deputy Steve Roehl; Program Chairman – Deputy Terrel Cass; and Directors – Posse men - Charlie Matlz, George Brown, Mel Klein, L. A. Train and Loyd Neal, Past President. New President Harold stressed that his theme would be: “Share Rotary, Serve People.”