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• There is a new Reimbursement and Receipt Form that club members will be using. Tricia will be sending out copies of the form and the procedure to follow. The form allows Tricia and future treasurers an easier way to track and archive expenses for the club.

• I am working on a club calendar that includes important club, district and RI events and information. Please send me any dates and events you would like to be noted on it. I hope to have it completed by next month.

• Rotary’s theme for July is “Bring A Friend To Rotary.” Martha indicated we have 26 members. She provided several suggestions on ways we can introduce friends to E-Club and the Rotary story.

• A new Fundraising Committee was formed and Bill will chair it. The goal is to have it serve as the club’s clearinghouse for all our fundraising activities. If you are interested in being a member please contact Bill.

• Our next fundraiser will be on August 17 at the HEB Center in Cedar Park. Bill will be sending out additional information. If you are interested in participating, below you will find the dates for orientation

• Gene provided an update on the Rotary International Foundation. We discussed providing a fact sheet that highlights the role and work of the RI Foundation.

• Our club had a number of members involved at RYLA this year. This included Martha’s role as the primary nurse for the clinic, and Brigitte, Linda, Bill, Suresh, Gene and Joan serving lunch. Gene presented to the campers. Thanks to Felecia and Keagan for their ongoing role with the campers.

• Linda provided an overview of the coming Interact Manor Tech High School year.

• The club received a request from the Bang Khen Rotary Club of Thailand to review their proposal concerning their Riding For The Disabled Project in Bangkok. It was suggested that we contact other local clubs concerning a possible global grant to support them.

• Look for a future September date for a club service/social project.

Club Member News

Please keep Jim and Brenda in your thoughts and prayers as they continue on their path of recuperation.

Linda has returned from an exciting trip with her granddaughters that included hiking and visiting Iceland and several Scandinavian countries.

Congratulations to Tori who is beginning her pharmaceutical graduate program in North Carolina.

Please send me any news you would like included in my weekly updates.

Upcoming Engagements and Events

– July 13: Marble Falls Rotary Fish Fry
– August 17: HEB Center Fundraiser
– October 11: Rotarians and Mayor Adler

Training/Orientation Dates for HEB Center/Dell Diamond:

Day	Date	Venue
Thu	7/12	HEB
Tue	7/17	HEB
Mon	7/23	Dell
Tue	8/7	Dell
Thu	8/9	HEB
Tue	8/14	HEB
Thu	8/16	Dell
Mon	8/20	HEB
Wed	8/29	HEB

August 7: Next Board Meeting – Zoom and Face to Face

Have a great week.

Yours in Rotary,
Carol

Bring a Friend to Rotary

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President’s Message – July 11

by Carol Brown

Last evening the E-Club Board held its monthly meeting. The RECUSA Foundation Board met prior to the meeting.

Here are some key points from the Club Board meeting:

• The 2018-2019 Club Budget was approved.

• Gene provided an update on the Rotary International Foundation. We discussed providing a fact sheet that highlights the role and work of the RI Foundation.

• Linda provided an overview of the coming Interact Manor Tech High School year.

• Look for a future September date for a club service/social project.

Club Member News

Please keep Jim and Brenda in your thoughts and prayers as they continue on their path of recuperation.

Linda has returned from an exciting trip with her granddaughters that included hiking and visiting Iceland and several Scandinavian countries.

Congratulations to Tori who is beginning her pharmaceutical graduate program in North Carolina.

Please send me any news you would like included in my weekly updates.

Upcoming Engagements and Events

– July 13: Marble Falls Rotary Fish Fry
– August 17: HEB Center Fundraiser
– October 11: Rotarians and Mayor Adler

Training/Orientation Dates for HEB Center/Dell Diamond:

Day	Date	Venue
Thu	7/12	HEB
Tue	7/17	HEB
Mon	7/23	Dell
Tue	8/7	Dell
Thu	8/9	HEB
Tue	8/14	HEB
Thu	8/16	Dell
Mon	8/20	HEB
Wed	8/29	HEB

August 7: Next Board Meeting – Zoom and Face to Face

Have a great week.

Yours in Rotary,
Carol

Happy Fourth of July!

admin — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 22:18:31 +0000

President’s Message – July 3

by Carol Brown

Happy Fourth of July! We are starting our new Rotary Year and I am looking forward to working with everyone. I know that I have large servant leadership footsteps to follow after Ashley. As so many of you noted, we have grown and developed as a club under her guidance and direction. I know you join me in once again thanking her for all she has done this past year.

Ashley’s last message spoke to the many contributions each of you have made to making us the viable and active club we have become. I am deeply appreciative of your continued commitment to the club and Rotary. Rotary International’s theme this year is “Be The Inspiration.” This is not a new theme for our club. In our commitment to the community through Meals On Wheels and Book Springs we have shown how to serve others. In our commitment to students and education through Interact and Early Act First Knights we have served as role models to children and young adults. In our commitment to RYLA and Student Exchange we have hopefully inspired future Rotarians. In our commitment to villages and communities in other nations, we collaborate to help others to improve their lives. “Be The Inspiration” for all of us means continuing to support, help and model all that represents Rotary, its mission,values and the Four Way Test.

Club Member News

Brenda continues to post updates on Jim in CaringBridge. Jim remains in the hospital as he recovers from the extensive surgeries. I know they have appreciated all the good wishes and prayers that have been sent to them.

Kent and Joan had a wonderful time at the RI Convention in Toronto. Thank you to them for sharing the pictures and events with all of us.We look forward to hearing more about it when they return to the Austin area.

Many thanks to Bill , Pat, Linda and Betty Richardson from the University Club for serving at Dell Diamond on June 28. We raised over $200 and a special thanks to Betty for donating her funds to the E-Club. There are more training dates if you would like to join in the future events.

RYLA is occurring this week and the E-Club will a large volunteer presence including the clinic, on site activities and serving lunch.

Do you know of any other club member news/kudos? Please send me some info and I will be sure to include in the next weekly email.

Club Announcements

1. Please complete your June Engagement today:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZcyYysOZM4ySHVAx1v0k16zwEW27rYtIggaXiubsEGgIezQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

2. Website Content: It is important to send Beth photos and project information for our website.

3. If you have not sent me updated information on your address, phone number, email, birthday and anniversary, I would appreciate having it as soon as you can. We are trying to update everyone with the correct information.

Upcoming Events/Opportunities for Engagement

– July 10: RECUSA Foundation Board Meeting- 6 p.m. via ZOOM
– July 10: Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.via Zoom
– July 13: 69th Marble Falls Rotary Fish Fry- 6 p.m.-The keynote speaker is Linda Herring, the former District Governor from the San Antonio region. Please note that the Austin University Club will be charting a bus. If you are interested in attending and traveling with them let me know as soon as possible.
– October 11: Mayor Adler of Austin and Rotary Clubs meeting at City Hall.

Again have a lovely holiday.
I look forward to seeing you soon.

Yours in Rotary,
Carol

Summer is Coming!

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