2015/2016 Fundraisers

Golf Tournament - Oct. 10 Rook Tourney Poker TournamentChristmas in God’s Country

President Jim Danner Past President Jean CallawayPresident-Elect Ron Barbutti Treasurer Cynthia PrietoSecretary Johnette Dixon Sgt. at Arms Chris KailipakaDirector DeAnna Musquiz Director Christina Garcia

Hondo - D’Hanis Rotary Club

District 5840 Website:www.rotary5840.org Rotary International Website: www.rotary.org

AREA ROTARY CLUBS:

Uvalde Rotary Club Pearsall Rotary ClubTuesday, Noon Tuesday, NoonUvalde Country Club Mi Casa, Pearsall

Meetings are Thursdays at 11:45 a.mat Hermann Sons Steak House

www.hondodhanisrotaryclub.org

Vocational ServiceVocational Service is the “Second Avenue of Service.” No aspect of Ro-

tary is more closely related to each member than a personal commitment to represent one’s vocation or occupation to fellow Rotarians and to exem-plify the characteristics of high ethical standards and the dignity of work. Programs of vocational service are those which seek to improve business relations while improving the quality of trades, industry, commerce and the professions. Rotarians understand that each person makes a valu-able contribution to a better society through daily activities in a business or profession.

Vocational Service is frequently demonstrated by offering young people career guidance, occupational information and assistance in making vo-cational choices. Some clubs sponsor high school career conferences. Many recognize the dignity of employment by honoring exemplary service of individuals working in their communities. The 4 -Way Test and other ethi-cal and laudable business philosophies are often promoted among young people entering the world of work. Vocational talks and discussion of busi-ness issues are also typical vocational service programs at most clubs.

Regardless of the ways that Vocational Service is expressed, it is the banner by which Rotarians “recognize the worthiness of all useful occu-pations” and demonstrate a commitment to “high ethical standards in all businesses and professions.” That’s why the Second Avenue of Service is fundamental to every Rotary club.

Attendance: 18 rotarians; 1 guest, Joan Fischer, Director of the Medina County Nutriton Center.

Past President Jean Callaway called the meeting to order, in the absence of Pres. Danner. Tracy Staten informed everyone of the upcoming Health Fair to be held October 22, which will include a health screening and flu shots. Chris Kailipaka informed everyone that it is the last weekend to purchase tickets for the dinner theater set for October 9, 10 & 11. Jean reminded everyone about the golf tournament October 10 and that we all need to talk to our sponsors and get some teams registered. A’lann informed everyone of the upcoming homecoming festivities which includes coffee time with the superintendent at Hondo Café on the 29th and the parade and pep rally on the 30th. Russ Renard introduced our speaker, Rose Rine with AACOG. She is the director of the aging program. They provide transportation for the elderly to their doctor appointments and most any other place they need to go. She informed us that we need to get out and talk to our legislators to get programs to the rural areas. AACOG’s mission is to enhance the quality of life of all residents of the Alamo region. They cover 13 counties at this time. Their Aging and Disability Resource Center provides help to seniors with accessing their federal benefits. They provide long time care programs and support centers with the United Way, Salvation Army, Goodwill, Texas Health and Human Services, Texas Department of Aging & Disability Agen-cy, ets. They help seniors get the service and support they need to remain in their homes. These services are available for persons 60 and over. Rose Ryan drew the winning ticket for us, but Debbie Southwell unfortu-nately was not a winner (so we still have a chance!).

~ Till Next Time - Be A Gift to the World ~

Highlights from Sept. 24, 2015 meetingOur organization of business professionals & community leaders that are united world

wide provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, & help build goodwill & peace in the world. In more than 160 countries worldwide,approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 30,000 Rotary c lubs.

• Is the Four Way Test posted in your office/place of business?• Wear your Rotary Pin daily & make a difference by letting people know the difference we make!• EREY (Every Rotarian Every Year) donations to the Rotary Foundation are due. Have you made your donation yet?

Reminders:

2015-2016 Service ProjectsLibrary Pool Party – JulyMeals on Wheels – Birthday cards (ongoing)Meals on Wheels – Plastic sacks (ongoing)

You Make a Difference – (Submit nomina-tions to Christina Garcia)

Upcoming EventsOct. 1 - Jenni Pulley, Hondo Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Dir.Oct. 8 - Medina County Judge Chris SchuchartOct. 10 - Rotary Golf TournamentOct. 15 - Business meetingOct. 22 - Joan Fisher, Medina Co. Nutrition Center’s new directorOct. 29 - Bill Groneman, author, has appeared on History Channel program

Reminder: As speakers are scheduled, e-mail name & topicto barbuttie@yahoo.com.

Do You Know Someone Who Would Like To Join Rotary?Invite them to a meeting!

October Birthdays

5 - Chris Kailipaka

19 - Jean Callaway

29 - Christina Garcia

In attendance: 21 Rotarians; No Guests; Speaker Rotarian Ivy Ofori

Rotary Recycles… do you? We collect Plastic Bags (any size from any store) for use by the Medina County Nutri-tion Center (to package Meals On Wheels delivered by volunteers each week)* We A-L-L have Ink Cartridges which can be collected for use by schools & churches(in Hondo, you may take your used cartridge to the Castroville Computers of Hondo store on 18th Street where they will be picked up periodically by a Rotarian for delivery to Hondo HS, where Sally Bader, BPA sponsor, uses them for that organization.)* Do you know that Soup Cans and Cereal Boxes have Reward Points which can also be collected for use by schools & churches to get a bit of financial support - takes about 20 seconds (Interact is going to start a project for their school so please contrib-ute and we’ll make sure the kids get the credit!)