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On Tuesday, February 18th, we will have our monthly zoom meeting at noon focusing on Peace Building. Our speaker will be
Hawani Manaye Adugna who holds a Master’s degree in Global Affairs from Rice University and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Baylor University will be our speaker on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, via zoom at noon. She has extensive experience in human rights advocacy, international conflict resolution, and crisis management. Through her work with various government and nonprofit organizations, Hawani has contributed to policy development and humanitarian initiatives aimed at peacebuilding and conflict prevention. She has also collaborated with Rotary International in Rennes, France, where she engaged with cross-cultural initiatives to promote dialogue and understanding.
Presentation Overview The presentation will focus on peacebuilding and its role in addressing humanitarian crises and resolving conflicts. I will share insights from my human rights work and international experiences, emphasizing practical strategies that individuals and governments can adopt to foster peace. I plan to highlight both community-level and global initiatives, offering actionable steps that anyone—regardless of their professional background—can take to make a meaningful difference.
If you register for the meeting you will then be sent reminders of the meeting. Also, if you did not receive an invitation, please contact Stan Edwards to correct your information so you will receive club notices and communications.
Brandon Murden is. welcomed as our newest member of the Rotary e-Club of Houston s an Active Member. He resides in Mesquite, Texas where he serves as a City Councilman, District 6. Brandon believes strongly in giving back to his community which aligns with Rotary values. He holds a BBA in International Business from the University of Houston-Downtown and a MS in Accounting from the University of Dallas. He is married and has three daughters. Brandon enjoys family time, traveling and and playing sports. He prioritizes providing service to others, promoting integrity and advancing world understanding, goodwill and peace through fellowship of business, professional and community leadership.
Leenette Wilke, Ruben Santos, Glenda Guzman Macal and our exchange student all attended SCRYE in Oklahoma for Rotary Youth Exchange last month.
Jamie Hauser - Introduced PDG Elizabeth Van Zandt District 6840 to us at the Mutiny Bar Social, although some of our Rotary Youth Exchange committee members already knew her. Jaime and Elizabeth are collaborating on a service project - more information to follow.
Ed Socha - Recovering from leg surgery on February 12. Wishing. you a speedy recovering and ease in mobility soon!
Ed and Robin Charlesworth - Celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary (actual date was December 7) on February 1 with a dinner party given by their daughters Brittany Johnson and Alli Stein (married to member Jake Stein).
Robert Stein - Our sympathy to Robert and his wife Carol who recently lost Carol's mother and attended her funeral in Midland, Texas.
Leenette Wilke - Congratulations on a growing family - she attended the legal adoption of her granddaughter!
Brandon Johnson and Brittany Johnson shared watching the SuperBowl last Sunday with each of their families. Not sure who they were cheering for but this editor's vote for best commercial goes to the Budweiser Clydedales!
Please send notification of your activities to Robin Charlesworth to be included in the newsletter: robinech1952@gmail.com.
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.
Albeit a Sunday afternoon in which is rained cats and dogs, we had. good attendance at the club social on February at the Mutiny Wine Bar near. downtown Houston. The following members attended: Linda Caruso, PDG Nick Gianone, Ruben Santos, Glenda. Guzman Macal, Lisa Frederick, Leenette Wilke, Robert Stein, PDG Bob Hauser, Jamie Hause, Anais Watsky, Ruby Powers, Protus Onyango, PDG Ed Charlesworth and Robin Charlesworth. The following guests were also included in our fellowship: John Caruso, Sonya Heath, Carol Stein, Buddy Watsky, PDG Elizabeth Van Zandt District 6840 from Louisiana, and our exchange student. Word was that we all enjoyed getting to know each other better, enjoyed the wine, and desire to plan more socials in the near future.
It is that. time of year to nominate board members for the upcoming Rotary year. If you are willing to serve, please contact President Brittany Johnson. The board meets monthly and also communicates thru WhatsApp. If you desire to learn more about this leadership opportunity, please send inquiries to President Brittany Johnson,
All Rotarian members of e-clubs are invited to attend a Rotarian eClub Fellowship for a two-hour forum. The discussion will focus on growing membership and sharing best practices. Register now to join and receive more information: http://bit.ly/eConference-Registration. Time: 19:00 GMT (Greenwich Mean Time - London). That is 1:00 pm CST (Houston)
Let's try to have some of our members participate in this international Rotary e-clubs around the world. It will be interesting to hear new ideas from other e-clubs. I have heard about one e-club that has great participation in an international service project. Let us know if you can attend on the club's WhatsApp if you plan to attend.
The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages, and Rotarians recite it at club meetings:
Of the things we think, say or do
First, Is it the TRUTH?
Second, Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Third, Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
and Fourth, Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
