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SUMMERWeeklyVolume 209, Issue 274, August 10th, 2017

Aug 10Women’s Breast Cancer Battle of the Bras

Aug17Alex JohnsonRotary Interact Program

Aug 24Cheryl Williams; County Update- Mental Health Issues in Collin County

Put Me In Coach! Carrolyn Moebius (President Elect) rang the bell at 12:09 because Rick Horne was climbing mountains.

Blair Ritchey said the invocation while Kelly Palmer lead us in the Pledge. We had two! greeters this week, Sara Akers and Howard Matson. Nancy Humphrey was our sergeant at arms. Our guest lineup was: Olin Jaye introduced his brother-in-law Steve Huber, Sara Akers brought Plano Children’s Theater Managing Director Mike Mazur and Board President Darrell Rodenbaugh. Jamee Jolly introduced summer intern Supriya Anand while Jo Via introduced a returning guest, Cooper Jackson, who will be in the third grade. Laurie Williamson was a visiting Rotarian from Plano Metro.

Jamee Jolly (Plano Chamber of Commerce) introduced Beth Robinson, Director of Development for Hope’s Door, who won Outstanding Community Partner at Best of Plano 2016. The Plano Symphony Orchestra will be

recognized as Outstanding Community Partner at Best of Plano 2017. Robert Reed, Executive Director of the Plano Symphony, was surprised by the honor. The event will be on October 26 at the Marriott in Legacy Town Center.

Howard Matson (our Membership Chair) announced that Peggy Jackson would be applying for membership. Nancy then read the seven members with August birthdays.

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“If I had 8 hours to cut down a tree, I would spend the first 6 hours sharpening my saw.” Abraham Lincoln All 4 PISD speakers stressed the importance of practice and preparation.

Former Rotary member, Gerald Brence, PISD Athletic Director, introduced our annual Plano football coaches program. Gerald was born in

Camille Ussery Aug 10

Kevin Hanigan Aug 14

Mike Jobe Aug 15

Reedy Spigner Aug 20

Sarah Watkins Aug 20

Jeffery Beckley Aug 21

Michael Robnett Aug 24

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Oklahoma and appreciates football, which got him out of the oil fields and into Plano. This is Gerald’s 9th year as president of the Gridiron Club of Dallas.

Because of last year’s bond approval, PISD now has 11 new turf fields, improved weight rooms, and new bleachers. We also have two great stadiums. John Clark Stadium opened in 1977 and was named after the man who brought Plano five state titles during his 27 years as head football coach and athletic director. The $20 million Tom Kimbrough Stadium is a state-of-the-art facility with 9,800 seats, 8-lane track, press box and locker rooms. It’s named for former Plano football coach Tom Kimbrough.

Plano football stresses safety and character. We have excellent coaches, starting with the 7th grade. The middle and high schools have formations that are based on those used by the senior high schools. Athletes have smooth transitions as they change schools.

Scott Smith of Plano West loves coaching.

He believes football is a vehicle to get student athletes to where they want to be in life. He tries to build character in his players, as well as strength and skills. Character is “what you do when no one is looking.” The teams elect Leadership Councils rather than captains, so work as a group. He stresses to the Wolves the following: use your time wisely, always keep the big picture as your goal, be responsible for your actions, and be prepared and respectful in the classroom. If the students do these things, in 15 years they will be outstanding employees, husbands and fathers. Plano West has a very tough schedule; the first four games are with Tyler, Sachse, Hebron and McKinney. Plano West sponsors a six week summer conditioning program. In 2016, over 500 athletes participated.

Jaydon McCullough of Plano Senior thanks his high school football coach who “saw

something in me.” The Wildcats have about 500 student/athletes, from power lifting to track. They, hopefully, have kept up their training this summer. It’s human nature to cut corners. It’s the responsibility of parents, teachers and coaches to keep students from cutting corners. The summer football camp was for boys and girls entering 3rd - 9th Grades in the fall.

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Jaydon stressed the importance of special teams; they practice every day. Special teams are often the difference between winning and losing. Techniques include the swinging gate*, on-side kicks, and using a rugby punt. Their first game is with Hebron, a strong competitor with very good special teams. We need three things to win: well prepared coaches, well prepared players, and a culture that puts the team above the individual. Jaydon wants players who say: “Put me in where I can help the team win!” Another way of expressing this concept is: “What I gave, I gained. What I kept, I lost.” Go Wildcats!

Joey McCullough of Plano East is Jayden’s brother. He and his players prepare to win every

day by practicing longer and harder than their competition. This is his 4th season, and he believes the players keep getting bigger and have more talent. He remembers last year’s game against Plano Senior; it had six lead changes! Plano East also sponsors summer football camps, and had 125 participants last year. Joey looks for

players that keep showing up and keep getting up. If you practice all you can and if you are never satisfied, you develop muscle memory and are a consistent top performer. The most important sentence a student/athlete can say is “I need help.” Both coaches and teachers like to hear this sentence. It’s an opportunity to build a bridge between the adult and the young adult. Joey respects teachers so much that he has them in the locker room before the first game.

Gerald Brence then answered questions.

How has all the news about brain damage to NFL players affected PISD football? The number of students trying out has not changed. PISD stresses safety in many ways. We teach not to lead with the head while tackling. If a player has a glazed look or is acting non-normal, we take them out of the game. At the beginning of the season, the players take a cognitive test to determine their base line ability. If they then get a concussion, they will take the test again so the doctor can determine when they are ready to resume playing. This base line testing is not yet mandatory in the UIL.

How has PISD football changed in the past 10 years? The parents have changed more than the kids. Communication between students, teachers, coaches, and parents has decreased. Also, many students are not as strong because they get less exercise.

Plano v Plano Games:

October 27 Plano West v Plano East

November 3 Plano Senior v Plano West

November 10 Plano Senior v Plano East

* The Swinging Gate is an unorthodox play, executed by either the offensive or special-teams. It’s unusual in that the offensive line, with the exception of the center, will line up to one side of the field, leaving the quarterback and running back unprotected on the other. Its goal is to confuse the defense in order to allow a quick screen pass to a wide receiver with six blockers, or to allow a short run by the running back.

Surprise is the main goal of the play, and it’s typically run in short-yardage situations.

This is a Lot of talent.

Everyone is reading the Summer Weekly Reader.

Ross Shamshiri was our photographer.

Guests & Visiting Rotarians Proposed Members

Guest Guest ofSteve Huber Olin Jaye

Mike Mazur Sara Akers

Darrell Rodenbaugh Sara Akers

Supriya Anand Jamee Jolly

Cooper Jackson Jo Via

Visting Rotarian Home ClubLaurie Williamson Plano Metro

Plano Rotary ClubBoard of Directors

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PresidentRick Horne

President ElectCarrolyn Moebius

SecretaryJohn Caldwell

TreasurerNancy Humphrey

Past PresidentDavid Mc Whorter

Sergeant at ArmsJason Kramer

Membership ChairHoward Matson

Public Relations ChairSara Akers

R.I. Foundation ChairJamie Schell

At LargeNathan BarberaLarry Bisno Ross Shamshiri Olin JayMaria Mott

Business SecretaryKaren Sheldon

Bulletin EditorDr. Chris Parr

Bulletin PhotographerRobert Epstein

Bulletin DesignerKat LemmonAlphagraphics

Printing by AlphagraphicsThank you Kenny Wilson

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New Member:Frank MesinaPeggy Jackson

Proposed by:Larry BisnoSara Akers

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