| Posted by Barbara Merlo
The Rotary Club of Killeen Heights Annual Crawfish Boil is just around the corner! The Boil will be held on May 4 from 11 am until 3 pm at the Killeen Special Events Center on WS Young. This is our MAJOR fundraiser to support our charitable community projects for our next Rotary year, so consider participating in one or all of these ways: - Sell tickets! Each member received an initial supply of ten tickets (and you were billed for those, by the way). More tickets are available (and you will be billed for those too)--just see Jarrod Weaver for your NEXT ten tickets!
- Work your heart out for your Committee! You have been CHOSEN! Every member has a committee. If you haven't been contacted by your committee chair, contact Barb Merlo and she will let you know how to hunt them down!
- Donate to the silent auction or provide cash for sponsorship! That's easy money for us and will give you (and your business) a great feeling and a reputation as a supporter of fine events!
- Spread the word! Tell your friends, co-workers, family and extended family that this is an event they will NOT want to miss.
- And did we mention BUY MORE TICKETS????
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| Posted by Becky Isbell
The story of The Army Marathon began long before the idea to create the actual marathon. With the observation that many veterans return home from duty with a broad range of individual and family challenges — and that there are often not enough available resources to adequately serve those needs — Richard Archer, Gene Deutscher, Jay Taggart, and Ed Bandas resolved to raise funds and awareness, to fill in the gaps in veterans services, and to highlight the sacrifices our service members, both at home in our local communities and abroad. From those discussions, The Army Marathon was born. |
| Posted by James Bondi on Jul 01, 2012
Dear Rotarians, I am honored and humbled by being this year’s President of the Rotary Club of Killeen Heights. Your accomplishments as a club are absolutely the best! |
| Posted by Rich Kaye
Ron D. Burton has been nominated as the President of Rotary International for the Rotary year 2013-14. Mr. Burton retired as President of the University of Oklahoma Foundation, Inc. in 2007. A Rotarian since 1979, he is a member and Past President of the Rotary Club of Norman, Oklahoma. Mr. Burton has served RI as a District Governor, Delegate to the 1992 and 1995 Councils on Legislation, International Assembly Group Discussion Leader, Zone Trainer, Rotary Information Counselor, member of several committees and task forces, and President's Representative to numerous District Conferences. |
| Posted by Dave Hall
Last week I chatted a bit about the International Service opportunities that are out there and why, to Rotary, that is so important. I wanted to take some time this week to highlight the areas of focus that currently have the attention of the world's foremost service organization (that's us in Rotary, by the way) and what we're doing to move forward in such vital areas!! |
| Posted by Dave Hall
Rotary is a world-wide presence and this global reach has opened our final lane of service and that's International Service. International service is the effort on the part of Rotary clubs everywhere to expand the club's humanitarian reach around the world, and just as important, to promote world understanding and peace. The actual focus can be as broad as everything a club does in the fight to eradicate polio, down to the specifics of how to help Rotary Youth Exchange students adjust to their host countries, and the cultures they'll encounter. |
| Posted by Dave Hall
As a Rotary club we have two things that should concern us each and every day. The first, promoting high ethical standards in our various professions, as well as the rest of the business community. The second is serving our community and those in need, our community being both local and international. |
| Posted by Dave Hall
Last week we talked about Club Service and the opportunities just being in a fellowship such as ours presents for service to our community and the wider world. The second avenue of service we have as members of Rotary is Vocational Service. |
| Posted by Dave Hall
In my last note, I talked about the four service lanes and what they mean to Rotary and should mean to our club. What I'd like to do over the next few weeks is take a closer look at the four, and explore them a bit to see how they do impact our club. The first, you'll remember, was Club Service. |
| Posted by Dave Hall
Well Good Morning, and welcome to my first "Notes from the President", if you will. My intent each week will be to give y'all my view of where we are and what we're doing when it comes to service...and service is what I think it's all about. |
| Posted by Steven Walden
It is hard for me to believe that my year as president will end in one week. On Friday, I will strike the gavel against the bell one last time and ceremoniously hand it over to Dave Hall. This year I can honestly say that I had fun and will look back on what we did together and be proud. |
| Posted by Steven Walden
A few weeks ago, our club initiated the "Five For One" plan in which we broke the club down into teams of five to come up with one new member applicant. Have you met with your team yet? Do you have any names that your team is mulling over? |
| Posted by Steven Walden
You may recall that our club applied for a Major Matching Grant through The Rotary Foundation in partnership with Matamoros Industrial Rotary Club and District 4130 in Mexico for the purpose of purchasing hearing aids for persons with hearing disabilities in the Mexican Rotary District. Based on our donations to the Foundation, our district approved and provided $17,162.00 for the endeavor. |
| Posted by Steven Walden
You may or may not know it, but Rotary International recently lowered the requirements for attendance at meetings to 50%. This requirement to be at meetings only one-half of the time even accounts for the increased availability of makeup opportunities at other clubs and on-line. |
| Posted by Steven Walden
Only a few short weeks ago that I commented on our club's ability to respond to an international crisis or disaster. Then, in a matter of moments, Japan was hit with a major earthquake and is facing a national crisis. Between threats of powerful aftershocks there is a very real and frightening threat of nuclear disaster. |
| Posted by Steven Walden
A certain political figure once stated famously (or, infamously), "it takes a village" with regard to raising children. When it comes to membership recruitment, it takes a team of Rotarians. As our club moves beyond its 25 year anniversary, we need to ensure we are prepared to serve future generations by recruiting, selecting, inducting, and mentoring new members. |
| Posted by Steven Walden
We do not know when, how, where, or specifically what, but there is a major crisis or disaster that will happen. Can we, as a club, respond? |
| Posted by Steven Walden
March is Rotary Literacy Month. Rotary International is dedicated to the causes of health, peace, and humanity. In 1985, Rotary International declared basic literacy to be a pre-condition to the development of world peace. |
| Posted by Steven Walden
As many of you witnessed this past week, we celebrated our 25th anniversary as a Rotary club. The following is what will be printed in the District 5870 newsletter: |
| Posted by Steven Walden
I have been fortunate to be involved with the planning and preparation of our 25th Anniversary Banquet next week. During my meetings with other Rotarians, I have learned a great deal about our history and the legacy our club, through our members, have left for our community. As a club, we have been blessed with members that been diligent in preserving historical documents, photographs, and other memorabilia over the years, some of which will be seen at the banquet on February 11th. |
| Posted by Steven Walden
Happy New Year! After a few weeks off due to the holidays, it is time to start thinking about Rotary again. Tomorrow's program is our Club Assembly for the Mid-Rotary Year, which means I am your speaker. |
| Posted by Steven Walden
December is Family of Rotary Month. Rotary "Family" includes not only the individual member, but also the clubs, organizations, programs, and beneficiaries of Rotary endeavors. The Family of Rotary also includes our own families, those loved ones that live in our homes, visit at Christmas, and bring home stray dogs to adopt. |
| Posted by Steven Walden
The most recent information from Rotary International tells us there are over 33,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries. There are over 1.2 million Rotarians throughout the world. Needless to say, there are a lot of us that wear the Rotary lapel pin. This month, we have been discussing at length the great work of The Rotary Foundation. |
| Posted by Steven Walden
As we continue to recognize Rotary Foundation Month, I want to share with you some additional information about the works of the Foundation. We know already that the Foundation has been instrumental in the worldwide fight against polio and other diseases. We also know from Rich Kaye's email this week that the Foundation supports emergency aid to areas devastated by natural disaster, such as Haiti and Indonesia. |
| Posted by Steven Walden
November is Rotary Foundation Month. The Rotary Foundation (TRF) is a separate entity from Rotary International. The foundation is a non-profit corporation that is funded solely by contributions from Rotarians and friends of Rotary. The Mission of TRF is to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, support of education, and alleviation of poverty. |
| Posted by Steven Walden
As you recall, October is Rotary Vocational Service Month. While focusing on vocations this month, I sought out inspiration and wisdom from others. I found something from author and motivational speaker John Maxwell that is worth sharing. |
| Posted by Steven Walden
This Friday while you are at the meeting, I would like for you to look to your left – then to your right – and think to yourself who is missing. Then, you may ask yourself, Why?. Each week I learn of someone going into the hospital, a member who suffered the loss of a loved one, or a Rotarian who is unable to attend due to health or other personal reasons. |
| Posted by Steven Walden
As Rotarians, we are all familiar with the motto "Service Above Self." I did some reading this week on service and found the following quotes that gave me inspiration. |
| Posted by Steven Walden
This month, we will hear from some of our own members during a "Classification Talk" at our meetings. These short discussions will highlight what we may or may not know about what our friends and fellow members do each day and how they bring the Rotary values and Four-Way Test to their business. |
| Posted by Steven Walden
The week of September 5th brought a great deal of destruction to Bell County. Unexpected storms wrecked homes, private property, and local businesses. Steve and Mary Hanik were personally affected when flood waters filled their Salado home up to their second floor. |
| Posted by Steven Walden
This past weekend, I ran a race in Anaheim, California. Near the end of the race I was passed by a man wearing a Minnie Mouse dress, mouse ears, and a sports bra. I later learned he is a Rotarian and banker from a Los Angeles club raising fund for leukemia and lymphoma. |
| Posted by Steven Walden
A few weeks ago, I stood in front of you at our club assembly and announced that our purpose for the year was once again, children. I have since received many questions about what exactly does that mean - why should we focus on children. At this point I could launch into a 'Rotary Answer,' but instead I am going to give you my perspective. |
| Posted by Steven Walden
When we tell folks about the great things Rotary does, we may take this question for granted. You may not know it, but our efforts to eradicate polio are still relevant. |
| Posted by Steven Walden
Every three years, the Rotary International Council on Legislation meets to review proposals made by clubs and districts to Rotary policies and procedures. This term, the Council has made a change that I believe we should get excited about. |
| Posted by Rich Kaye
"Rotary is the best in the world at linking people of goodwill around the globe and then gaining their cooperation and support to make the world a much better place to live and work." Read RI President Ray Kinginsmith's vision for building communities and bridging continents. |
| Posted by Lisa Griffin
Every Friday we get together for breakfast and fellowship with people in our community. For Rotarians new and seasoned, it is easy to forget that we are also part of an international organization. |
| Posted by Dave Hall
The last set of notes I shared with the club dealt with the focus we have starting at Rotary International and running through the clubs themselves. You'll remember it consisted of such great themes as fighting hunger, fighting disease, enhancing health and providing a solid education. |
| Posted by Bubba Gene Silverblatt
We ask you to consider a gift to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International to honor or remember someone special and let your gift build a bridge of hope for those less fortunate all around the world. Your generosity will also provide food for a hungry child, clean water for an entire village, medicines for the sick, and thousands of other good works in our global community. |
| Posted by Dave Hall
My last article dealt with the criticality of our foundation in accomplishing the Rotary areas of focus and, believe me, it is more than just critical, but there is one resource even more important than the Foundation-and that is the vision and determination of Rotarians to serve their fellow man and to make the world a MUCH better place to live!!! |
| Posted by Stuart McLennan
The Adopt-a-Unit Committee reports that they had a great time meeting the 27th BSB flights. With the exception of two remaining Troopers, all of our adopted Solders have returned safely from deployment. |
| Posted by Dave Hall
The next time you're out surfing the net (and don't try and pretend you don't do it - we ALL are out there from time to time) take a minute and Google "Rotary at Work". Oh my heavens...I got 51 million hits, and while I know there aren't that many clubs, and there were a few duplicates, I went through the first 15 or 20 pages and was absolutely fascinated by what Rotary is doing in the world. Now, last week I covered how we can each make a difference through our service. |
| Posted by Rich Kaye
In anticipation of The Rotary Foundation's 100-year anniversary in 2017, the Trustees set out to develop a plan to move the Foundation toward its second century of service. The Foundation has made only slight modifications to its programs since its inception and the Trustees sought input from a wide variety of stakeholders in developing the Future Vision Plan. |
| Posted by Rich Kaye
Two significant occasions are coming up, each giving us further opportunities to recommit ourselves to the good work we have all been doing. |
| Posted by Dave Hall
October is Vocational Service month for Rotarians worldwide. Vocational Service, while sometimes being relegated to a backseat in our approach to service, is actually the very foundation of Rotary. Paul Harris and his friends met to |
| Posted by Dave Hall
Rotary, as part of Future Visions, has fielded a program to help in world-wide development. The new program (really not so new now) is Vocational Training Teams. Clubs and Districts are putting together grant requests that will allow them to field teams locally, nationally or internationally focused on developing a better understanding of a specific profession, or actually assisting in the professional development of a specific group of professionals in a community. |
| Posted by Rich Kaye
The Rotary Foundation has moved up 14 places in the Chronicle of Philanthropy's annual survey of the top 400 fundraising charities in the United States. |
| Posted by Rich Kaye
New Generations refers to the youngest generation in the family of Rotary. Many areparticipants in Rotary's youth and young adult programs: Interact, Rotaract, RotaryYouth Leadership Awards (RYLA), and Rotary Youth Exchange. |
| Posted by Dave Hall
In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations." |
| Posted by Dave Hall
During the month of November, Rotary International will focus attention on the next generation of Rotarians…those (hopefully) coming behind us to carry on the incredible work of Rotary. This new generation, Generation Y as it's being called, has some distinct traits that we might not be aware of or understand and yet, failure to grasp the essence of this new generation could cost us in seeing Rotary continue as a viable force. |
| Posted by Ann Farris
Together, as a community, we brought in more than 103,000 pounds of food on Friday, November 18, for Food for families. |
| Posted by Rich Kaye
The Council on Legislation, Rotary's "parliament," meets every three years to deliberate and act upon all proposed enactments and resolutions submitted by clubs, district conferences, the General Council and Conference of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland, and the RI Board. The Council itself also makes proposals. |
| Posted by Dave Hall
The month of January is set aside as Rotary Awareness Month with a goal of refreshing ourselves and our club when it comes to the purpose and the message of Rotary. First and foremost, as we go through this month, our purpose as both individuals and as an organization should be clear; our motto sums it up - "Service Above Self". |
| Posted by Rich Kaye
As of today, India has now been free of new cases of polio for a year, putting it on track to end its status as a country where the virus is endemic. In a few weeks, if pending samples test negative for the virus, India will be officially regarded as free from polio for the first time in its history. |
| Posted by Dave Hall
I was reading the stats on our fight against polio the other day and I started wondering why we call it PolioPlus. I honestly thought it referred to the way we were stressing the eradication effort, and that it meant we needed to do more (hence the "plus") as we continued the fight. Wrong!!! |
| Posted by Rich Kaye
On March 11, 2011, Japan was struck by the most powerful earthquake to hit the island nation in recorded history. The 8.9-magnitude temblor, which was centered near the east coast of Japan, killed hundreds of people, caused a tsunami that unleashed 30-foot walls of water that swept across rice fields, engulfed entire towns, dragged houses onto highways, and tossed cars and boats like toys. Some waves reached six miles (10 kilometers) inland in Miyagi Prefecture on Japan's east coast. |
| Posted by Dave Hall
I was sitting at my computer last night and I happened across the story of an American Rotary club that was working with a sister club in Sri Lanka to help rebuild schools that had been literally wiped out by the great tsunami a couple years ago and thinking what a nice project that must be, how worthwhile, how its right in line with Area of Focus Four for Rotary International (Basic Education and Literacy). |
| Posted by Sherry Hoffpauir
The 14th annual Crawfish Boil Fish Fry and silent auction is set for Saturday, May 5 from 11a until 3p at the Killeen Special Events Center.
Sponsored by the Killeen Heights Rotary Club, the event will feature crawfish, catfish and chicken. Tickets for adults are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Kids under 12 pay only $5. For more ticket information, contact Jose Segarra at 290-0548.
The Armed Services YMCA will also feature a Healthy Kids Day and a bounce house. Live music at the event will be provided by Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5. |
| Posted by Rich Kaye
Come and celebrate your and other District Clubs' Achievements!
This year's conference is a bit different. It will be held on two weekends in two different places, one of which is right here in Killeen. |
| Posted by Sherry Hoffpauir
Wow! Appetizers and a show for $5!
6PM Thursday, April 19
Club Members no charge; Guests $5
We will see the wildest Weather in the Solar System! |
| Posted by Barbara Merlo
Sponsored by the Central Texas College Rotaract Club
Entry Deadline: April 13, 2011
| First Prize: | $100 | | Second Prize: | $75 | | Third Prize: | $25 |
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