2015/2016 Fundraisers

Golf Tournament - Oct. 10 Rook Tourney Poker TournamentChristmas in God’s Country

President Jim Danner Past President Jean CallawayPresident-Elect Ron Barbutti Treasurer Cynthia PrietoSecretary Johnette Dixon Sgt. at Arms Chris KailipakaDirector DeAnna Musquiz Director Christina Garcia

Hondo - D’Hanis Rotary Club

District 5840 Website:www.rotary5840.org Rotary International Website: www.rotary.org

AREA ROTARY CLUBS:

Uvalde Rotary Club Pearsall Rotary ClubTuesday, Noon Tuesday, NoonUvalde Country Club Mi Casa, Pearsall

Meetings are Thursdays at 11:45 a.mat Hermann Sons Steak House

www.hondodhanisrotaryclub.org

Exchange of Club BannersOne of the colorful traditions of many Rotary clubs is the exchange of

small banners, flags or pennants. Rotarians traveling to distant locations often take banners to exchange at “make up” meetings as a token of friendship. Many clubs use the decorative banners they have received for attractive displays at club meetings and district events.

The Rotary International board recognized the growing popularity of the banner exchange back in 1959 and suggested that those clubs which participate in such exchanges give careful thought to the design of their banners in order that they be distinctive and expressive of the community and country of which the club is a part. It is recommended that banners include pictures, slogans or designs which portray the territorial area of the club.

The board was also mindful of the financial burden such exchange may impose upon some clubs, especially in popular areas where many visitors make up and request to exchange. In all instances, clubs are cautioned to exercise discretion and moderation in the exchange of ban-ners in order that the financial obligations do not interfere with the basic service activities of the club.

Exchanging club banners is a very pleasant custom, especially when a creative and artistic banner tells an interesting story of community pride. The exchange of banners is a significant tradition of Rotary and serves as tangible symbol of our international fellowship.

Attendance: 19 Rotarians; guest: speaker, Bob Cohen of CommZoom. President Jim Danner called the meeting to order. He asked for continued prayers for Ron Barbutti and prayers for Ann Peden who was in the hospital. He noted that Margie, Christina, Jesse & Cynthia would attend the Rotary Zone Meeting over the next few days. Interact meeting is tomorrow at 12:10; they are off to a big start & we need to make sure they have good guidance. Jean Callaway informed everyone that the deadline to acquire golf tourna-ment hole/cart sponsorships is October 1st in order to have the signs printed in time for the tournament. We are about halfway there as far as our goal for sponsors. Chief Martinez will contact Cecil Atkission Ford to see if they are willing to donate a truck for the hole in one. John Martinez received a pin for sponsoring a new member. Rotary moment was presented by Russ Renard. Four elements of service frequently used in Rotary. Club Service involves all of the activities nec-essary for Rotarians to perform to make their club function successfully. Vocational Service is a description of the opportunity each Rotarian has to represent the dignity and utility of one’s vocation to the other members of the club. Community Service pertains to those activities which Rotarians un-dertake to improve the quality of life in their community. It frequently involves assistance to youth, the aged, handicapped and others who look to Rotary as a source of hope for a better life. International Service describes the many programs and activities which Rotarians undertake to advance inter-national understanding, good will and peace. International Service projects are designed to meet humanitarian needs of people in many lands. When a Rotarian understands and travels down the “Four Avenues of Service,” the Object of Rotary takes on even greater meaning.Program was presented by Bob Cohen, CEO of CommZoom, a newly-formed telecom services company providing high speed broadband inter-net, fully-digital HD cable TV, and voice over internet telephone services. The company launched in October of 2014 with the two acquisitions, merg-ing Reach Broadband, Broadcast Reveille, and Coyote Cable. They have 13 markets at this time and hope to acquire 2 more. They run high speed fiber optic cable with new and existing cable lines. They plan to have a local TV channel and to involve HHS journalism department with producing the channel to air local school activities and possibly other local government meetings. The internet infrastructure will attract new businesses and will equip the city to bring in businesses in the future. Bob Cohen drew the winning ticket, but Trinket Milward unfortunately was not a winner (so we still have a chance!). Christina Garcia announced the hospital was having a 5K walk/run on Oc-tober 21. $15 / individual or a team of 6 / $80.

~ Till Next Time - Be A Gift to the World ~

Highlights from Sept. 17, 2015 meetingOur organization of business professionals & community leaders that are united world

wide provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, & help build goodwill & peace in the world. In more than 160 countries worldwide,approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 30,000 Rotary c lubs.

• Is the Four Way Test posted in your office/place of business?• Wear your Rotary Pin daily & make a difference by letting people know the difference we make!• EREY (Every Rotarian Every Year) donations to the Rotary Foundation are due. Have you made your donation yet?

Reminders:

Upcoming EventsMembership and Extension Month Sept. 24 -Ms. Rose Ryan, Director of AACOG’s Aging ProgramOct. 1-Jenni Pulley, Hondo Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Dir.Oct. 8 - Medina County Judge Chris SchuchartOct. 10 -Rotary Golf TournamentOct. 15 -Business meetingOct. 22 -Joan Fisher, Medina Co. Nutrition Center’s new directorOct. 29 -Bill Groneman, author, has appeared on History Channel program

Do You Know Someone Who Would Like To Join Rotary?Invite them to a meeting!

September Birthdays

10 - Lonnie Phillips

21 - Frances Guinn

In attendance: 21 Rotarians; No Guests; Speaker Rotarian Ivy Ofori

Rotary Recycles… do you? We collect Plastic Bags (any size from any store) for use by the Medina County Nutri-tion Center (to package Meals On Wheels delivered by volunteers each week)* We A-L-L have Ink Cartridges which can be collected for use by schools & churches(in Hondo, you may take your used cartridge to the Castroville Computers of Hondo store on 18th Street where they will be picked up periodically by a Rotarian for delivery to Hondo HS, where Sally Bader, BPA sponsor, uses them for that organization.)* Do you know that Soup Cans and Cereal Boxes have Reward Points which can also be collected for use by schools & churches to get a bit of financial support - takes about 20 seconds (Interact is going to start a project for their school so please contrib-ute and we’ll make sure the kids get the credit!)