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Service Above Self

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Anywhere Worldwide, TX
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Monthly newsletter; Board of Director meetings monthly - Second Tuesday @ Noon; Speaker Series monthly - Third Tuesday @ Noon Service Above Self - Service projects - ANYTIME

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ROTARY DUES - $300

How to pay your Rotary Dues - On our ClubRunner website go to GIVING BACK. - DONATIONS. - OTHER PAYMENTS. Here you may enter the amount of your payment. Our board had approved. annual dues at the rate of $300, yet the PayPal dues only allows for a $200 payment. This is why I am directing you to make your payment as instructed above. Or you may mail your check to Edward Charlesworth, Treasurer, 11407 Hylander Dr., Houston, Texas 77070.

If you have decided to leave our Rotary e-club of Houston, please notify Charles Mickens, Secretary, by June 25, 2025 so we may review your status (dues for 24-25 must be paid to be dismissed as a member in good standing). If you join another club, they most likely will want to confirm your status before the transfer may be approved.

Club Installation - Sunday, June 29th @ 3:00 pm

All members of the Rotary e-Club of Houston are encouraged to attend the hybrid meeting of the Annual Installation of Officers for 25-26 on Sunday, June 29th at 3:00 pm. This event will be held at the home of PDG Ed and Robin Charlesworth @ 11407 Hylander Dr., Houston, TX. The meetings will be stacked so the Club Foundation meeting will be held at 1:00 pm; and the new Board of Directors will be meeting at 2:00 pm. Since it is the middle of the day, refreshments will include drinks and sweets. If you would like to bring something, please call Robin Charlesworth. We will set up a zoom meeting at 3:15 pm for those out-of-state or out-of-the-country. Our current President Brittany Johnson will provide highlights from our 24-25 Rotary year. We look forward to another year of Rotary service to others!

Community Service Goals

Our Houston E-Club community service theme for June & July is “Beat the Heat” – Concentrating service efforts to make the lives of those less fortunate more comfortable as the summertime & heat kicks into high gear.

Two areas of specific needs are shown below with connection opportunities to volunteer and help in the Houston area. For those outside Houston look for similar needs and support opportunities in your community …. These needs are everywhere at this time of year. Be proactive and represent Rotary wherever you are and please do so often!

Fans & A/C for the elderly
- TXU & Interfaith Ministries - https://www.imgh.org/im-and-txu-energy-work-to-bring-box-fans-to-seniors/
Food support for out-of-school children
- No Kid Hungry - https://www.nokidhungry.org/what-we-do/school-community-meals

Additional focus should also be given to the global perspective provided through Rotary International. The RI focus for the months of June and July are:

June – Rotary Fellowships Month
July – Maternal and Child Health Month

Be proactive and represent Rotary wherever you are and please do so often!

What's Happening

Isis Meijas - Safe travels. to Taiwan for a meditation retreat - you don't really need the beauty rest but some R. & R (rest and recreation)!

Maria Allgayer and PDG Adauto Lemos visited in person in Vitoria, Brazil earlier this month. Adauto shared, "we shared one of those unforgettable Rotary moments - a warm embrace between friends, partners, and brothers united by a common mission and a dram of a happier humanity."

Graduate Season - We have three members who celebrated two graduations each this month. Congratulations to the Grads and their support teams - MLBrookshsire, Tara. Zaafran, and Protus Onyango.

Congratulations to PDG Nick Giannone and Fabiola as they are the proud new grandparents of their second grandchild!

"The Mindset of a Champion" Ted Talk

Carson Byblow was a 5th grade student (filmed in April, 2018) who goes to the Anglo American School of Sofia in Bulgaria. He was born in Belgrade, Serbia but is from Canada. Funny thing is he has never lived in Canada but have visited many times. Carson loves to play football, basketball and hangout with his friends and family. He speaks a little of Bulgarian and is fluent in English. He wrote his talk about growth and fixed mindsets because he has struggled with for his long life of ten years. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

On our ClubRunner website you may now register your volunteer hours and donations to community organizations. Click on the Member area and select Volunteers in the top blue bar. Next, select Member Hours Report. Here you may enter your activity of volunteering. Our Community Service Char, Robert Stein, will capture this information to report to the board each month. Please give it a try and if you need some help reach. our to either Robert Stein or to Robin Charlesworth. We know our club members have much to share and now this is an easy way to report back to our club just what you. are doing. Our Rotary motto of "Service Above Self" is adopted by all of us and we are interested in learning about. your good deeds.

Major Focus Areas of Rotary

Mark your Calendars

May 20 - Monthly Meeting - Our speaker will be our Rotary exchange student from Taiwan who will wrap up her year. She will tell us about her school year, sports, friendships, and host family experiences. 12 noon on Zoom (see link above)

May 21 - Special panel discussion with Valerii Iakovenko at a side event of the Ukrainian Delegation at XPONENTIAL 2025, 5:30 - 7:30 PM, 3040 POST OAK BLVD., Houston, Texas. "Powered by Fleet of Millions: Ukrainian Breakthroughs in Drone Mass Production. Learn about field-proven Ukrainian tech: scalable, localizable, and saving U.S. time and money. Followed by Networking. Must register prior to the meeting with QR code.

June 14 - Installation of DG Tom Kelchner 6:00 - 10:00 pm @ Hyatt Regency Baytown - 100 Convention Center Way, Baytown (Individual tickets $125)

June 21-25 - Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada

June 29 - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Rotary e-Club Foundation Meeting @

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Officer Installation for 25-26 & Club Social

Fundraiser - KROGER'S or City Market

We all buy groceries and now our dollars spent at Kroger's will return a portion to our Rotary club. We have become a part of the NPO (Non-Profit Organization) Kroger Community Rewards Program. If you are already part. of this program, it is possible to change your designated charity. How?

Visit http://www.kroger.com. Once logged into their Kroger account, search for ROTARY E-CLUB OF HOUSTON, TEXAS USA either by name or BG564 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card. If you previously participated in this reward program, you may now change your choice to Rotary e-Club of Houston.

*Customers must have a registered Kroger rewards card account to link to your organization.
*If a member does not yet have a Kroger rewards card, please inquire at the customer service desk at any Kroger

NOTE: REMEMBER, purchases will not count for our organization until after our members register their rewardscard.
Participants must swipe their registered Kroger rewards card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Kroger rewards card when shopping for each purchase to count.

The monies earned here will be deposited into our club foundation account to be used solely for service projects.

Since our club hopes to support worthy service projects, yet we don't have a strong track record with fundraising, we ask that you support our Roary club with. your purchases while grocery shopping.

Designing Your Rotary Experience

GET INVOLVED IN WAYS THAT MATTER TO YOU

Rotary offers benefits for people of all ages and backgrounds. From learning more about the world to learning more about yourself, you can grow by engaging with Rotary’s global network and the array of activities, programs, and interest groups that Rotary offers.

When you get involved in Rotary you expand your perspective by honing your skills, learning from professionals, making new connections, and making a difference in your community and around the world.

We know that each member has a unique combination of interests, skills, and talents, and so each member will be attracted to different activities. This guide describes the options you can choose from to personalize your Rotary experience and get involved in ways that matter to you.

Following is a blueprint of how to participate in Rotary and engage as a Rotarian:

ATTEND CLUB MEETINGS AND EVENTS.

Introduce yourself to members in your club to get
to know them better. Being genuinely interested in others shows people you value them, and these small interactions can lead to lasting friendships. Our e-club offers a Speaker Series monthly on the third Tuesday at noon. See the website calendar for information on the program. On the calendar we will also post district events such as fundraisers, all district activities, special events, Rotary training programs. social activities, etc.

CREATE A MY ROTARY ACCOUNT.

When you register for a My Rotary account and create a profile, you can access Rotary’s online tools and locate and connect with members near and far using the Find a Member tool. If you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask one of our board members. This is very important to give you easy access to donating to the Rotary Foundation, finding a list of active global grants needing partners, Rotary training, Rotary interest stories, and more.

ATTEND DISTRICT MEETINGS AND EVENTS.

Clubs are grouped into more than 500 districts worldwide. By connecting with other clubs and leaders in your district, you can learn how to get involved in Rotary beyond your club and make a greater impact.

GET INVOLVED WITH CLUB INITIATIVES.

Volunteering to take part in a project, attend a meeting, or serve in a club role, such as being on a committee, will let you work with others in meaningful ways and contribute to your club’s impact. You can also suggest speakers from service and project partners or from other organizations that share Rotary’s values. Ask your club how you can help. We encourage you to share YOUR ideas and find a "job" within our club.

VISIT ANOTHER CLUB.

You can locate Rotary and Rotaract club meetings to attend using the Find a Club tool. You might think of ways to collaborate on club activities or hear of an idea you want to try with your club. Visiting other clubs fosters new connections and inspiration. You will always be welcome in any club around the world, and while traveling may make new friends, hear interesting speakers and learn how Rotary participates in their community.

JOIN A ROTARY FELLOWSHIP.

Meet others with similar interests by joining a Rotary Fellowship, an international group of people with a common hobby, identity, culture, or vocation. This is a fun way to make friends and explore a pastime or profession. We have several club members who have joined the Rotary Wine Fellowship.

JOIN A ROTARY ACTION GROUP.

These include people around the world who have expertise and passion in a particular area, such as economic development, education, the environment, or safe water. Join a Rotary Action Group to share your knowledge, develop your skills, and make professional and personal connections. One of our members, Isis Meijas, initiated WASH-RAG (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Rotary Action Group). Additionally, there are three groups dedicated to promoting peace - Peace, Refugees, Slavery Prevention. Other groups focus on fighting disease - Addiction Prevention, Alzheimer's Dementia, Blindness Prevention, Blood and Organ Donation, Diabetes, Mental Health Initiatives, etc.

PARTICIPATE IN A ROTARY FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE.
Experience different cultures and build international understanding and friendships. This program for Rotary members and friends prioritizes cultural immersion, international service, or vocational exchanges. Friendship Exchange participants take turns hosting one another in their homes and clubs. The Charlesworth's. have enjoyed several memorable trips as part of Rotary Friendship Exchanges with South Africa, Estonia, New Zealand, and Germany.

SUPPORT YOUR CLUB.

You can help your club thrive by offering your expertise and skills through serving as a club officer, as a committee member, or in another role.

PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL SERVICE ACTIVITIES.

Find out what projects your club, neighboring clubs, and your district are working on and volunteer for one or more. Work with partners or conduct a community assessment to identify projects that would benefit your local area. Robert Stein, Community Service Chair, suggests areas of focus for project themes each month. In addition, we occasionally share projects of other Rotary clubs and they always appreciate more helping hands. In our e-club we mostly have individual efforts rather than club planned projects due to our wide distribution of members across state lines and even other countries. Robert would like to capture the time spent by our members in donating time and talent or money donated to community projects.

PARTICIPATE IN INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS.

Many clubs partner with clubs in other parts of the world to address a need in one of their communities. Together, they have more time and funding, as well as the expertise of members, partners, and Rotary program alumni to bring about sustainable, positive change. Find a project and get involved. We have club members who are engaged with international projects in Guatemala, Ghana, Ukraine, Venezuela, and more.

JOIN THE EFFORT TO ERADICATE POLIO.

Raise awareness about Rotary’s work to end polio, donate to the PolioPlus Fund, or volunteer for a National Immunization Day. Post about polio on social media or include a link to endpolio.org in your email signature. Write to us to learn about upcoming trips for NIDs. We ask each member to donate $50 or more to eradicate ate polio each year in addition to a donation to the Rotary Foundation,