Rotary Club of Harrisburg (Houston)

Sadly, the Pinewood Derby that was to take place this weekend on Saturday, March 23rd, has been cancelled by the Scout Committee. In place of a Pinewood Derby for the Scouts this year, we will be holding an open Pinewood Derby fellowship event for all Rotarians and guests in the near future, so don't despair and keep working on your cars. Details will be posted soon, so keep checking back often.

ROM February, 2013 - Rotary Anns

Posted by James Ackman on Feb 28, 2013

Three hoops a holler and a couple of cheers,

This worthy bunch has been around 74 years.

Their founding president, by the way, was Frances Sears,

Times have changed,

And men and women’s roles have been re-arranged,

But certainly some qualities are constant and persevere,

Even with responsibilities of husband, family and career,

They managed to organize, meet and make sure good works were done,

And leave a little time for fellowship and fun.

And lord knows,

We’ve all had a laugh at their over the top fashion shows.

Today, there 18 of them or so,

Linda, Ann, Billie, Beverly and Jo,

Betty, Deloris, LaDoyce, Lenora and Jerri,

Gayle, Carol, Louise, Margie and Mary

Paula, Willien, and Mrs. Brashears who uses G in her Gerri.

Now a call has come saying they are a no longer a group, it’s the end of the game.

But, now they’ll be same folks in a different troop….. a rose by any other name.

If enduring friendships, loyalty and good works are always part of your plans,

Then you are member of our Rotarians of the Month, the Harrisburg Rotary Ann’s.

ROM January, 2013 Ron Acuna

Posted by James Ackman

It’s been nearly 12 years,

Since he joined his Rotary peers,

But now he’s shiftin’ gears,

And he’s pickin’ up speed,

Revin’ up for his coming year, ready to proceed.

He knows what it takes to succeed.

He was there for Rudy when our Boat Ride had a need.

And was almost a Robinhood in tights,

Helping at St. Christopher’s school with the Early Act Knights.

Getting it going, things are really beginning to click,

Passing out school dictionaries, and making it quick.

With all his helpers: James, Shonda, Richard, Arlette, Audrey and Dick,

Along with Becca, Christian, John, Janderine, Rudy and Rick,

He’s off to a great start, taking his responsibilities to heart,

Now it’s up to the rest of us to do our part,

Marching forward in our Rotary Parade singing our tune-a,

Behind our new leader-to-be and Rotarian of the Month, Ron Acuna

St. Christopher EAFK Knighting Ceremony

Posted by James Ackman on Feb 04, 2013

Friday, February 1, 2013 saw another successful Knighting Ceremony for both St. Christopher’s and The Rotary Club of Harrisburg in more ways than one. Sir James was in attendance to award 7 medal recipients for the character traits of discipline for the K-5^th grade students and defense for the 6^th-8^th graders. In a show of courage by the teachers and staff of St. Christopher’s, there were two grade levels in which a recipient was not chosen because, in the opinion of the teachers, while they have great students, there was not a child that displayed the high level needed of discipline or defense to attain the medal. While the decision to not award 2 medals was a very difficult one, it shows that the teachers understand the true meaning of the program, and they themselves are displaying the virtues they are trying to help instill in their students. It is decisions like this that makes one believe that along with being the “Greatest Rotary Club in the World”, we also have the “Greatest Early Act First Knight School in the World.” In only their first year in the program, the effort and commitment displayed by the staff of St. Christopher’s is commendable. As a club, we should be proud of the job they are doing at St. Christopher’s and be sure to plan on visiting the next Knighting Ceremony on March 1, 2013 at 1 PM. Thanks to the Rotarians in attendance, Ron Acuna, as always, Richard Fitzpatrick, Lisa Faith Massey, and James Ackman.

Spokesman

Posted by Charles Ward

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