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SpeakersFeb 10, 2016Christina Wilbur, Lamar UniversityInstructorCorruption and the James Commission inBeaumont in the 60's

Feb 17, 2016"Rotary Has Heart!" with Layettes andMore!Annual Service Day

Feb 24, 2016TBA: T. Kelsey Lamb Award forBusiness EthicsT. Kelsey Lamb Award for Business EthicsSpeaker Topic & Award Presentation

Mar 02, 2016Anne Matthews, First Woman RI VicePresident"Celebrating International Women's Day andthe Roles of Women in Rotary"

Mar 09, 2016Lamar and Beaumont Rotaract ClubsWorld Rotaract Week Program

Mar 23, 2016No Meeting at the Elegante: RotaryGoes to School!Dr. Karen Newton, Chair

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ROTARYGRAMS

February 10, 2016Vol. 103, No. 33 MCM Elegante' Hotel2355 IH­10 SouthSuite 213Beaumont, TX 77705 Phone: 409­842­1913Fax: 409­842­5613

StoriesThis Week's Program

PROGRAM PREVIEW

February 10, 2016"Jefferson County

and the James Commission: A Hopelessly Unequal Contest"

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Show Your Colors Flag Project­Presidents DayFeb 15, 2016 5:00 AM Board of Directors MeetingThe Beaumont ClubFeb 23, 2016 11:45 AM Board of Directors MeetingThe Beaumont ClubMar 22, 2016 11:45 AM

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Christina A. WilburInstructor & AuthorLamar University

Christina Wilbur might be a Millennial but despite heryouth, she certainly has an affinity for history, writing, andteaching. A look at her Vita confirms that she is well­respected in all those roles. Christina is a teacher at both Lamar University and at LamarState College­Port Arthur. At Lamar University, sheactually teaches in both the History and Pedagogydepartments. She has several works published and moreunderway. In Sound Historian (Vol.12, 2009), her article"Lawless Leaders and a County Out of Control: JeffersonCounty and the James Commission, 1960" surely hits closeto home. Christina's presentation to Rotarians will not only examineBeaumont during the infamous James Commission, butfurthermore [the question of] what originally brought anunwanted investigation by the state along with nationalpublicity to Jefferson County. Additionally, the localcitizens' reaction to the investigation will be examined. Sounds interesting? You bet! Be there!

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Head Table

Head Table for February 10

Invocation:

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Josh SmithGeneral ManagerBill Clark Pest Control, Inc.

Pledges to the USA & Texas Flags:Kristie YoungAssociate Director of DevelopmentLamar University

Introduction of Guests:Uliana TrylowskyDevelopment Officer Lamar University

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Introduction of Speaker:Robert J. RobertsonAgent ProducerJ. S. Edwards & Sherlock

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Calendar of Events

CALENDAR OF EVENTS(and meeting make­ups)

FEBRUARYFebruary 10 Membership Committee

meeting; following Rotarymeeting; Ballroom D

February 10 Project Selection Committee;following Rotary meeting; roomtbd

February 15 Show Your Colors Flag Projectfor Presidents Day

February 17 Service Day at Rotary! Allhands on deck to completelayettes and other communityservice projects; bringprospective members andfriends.

February 23 Board of Directors meeting;11:45 a.m. at the BeaumontClub

February 26 Service Project Proposals due by

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5:00 p.m.February 29 Reservations needed for

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Flag ProjectPosted on Feb 10, 2016

Show Your Colors Flag Project forPresidents Day on February 15

We are hoping you canvolunteer to help with the"Show Your Colors" FlagProject for Presidents Day onMonday, February 15. Weneed you! If you own or have access to atruck or large SUV, we needyou as a route driver too.

Pat is out­of­town this week. Please call Jacque at theRotary Office at 842­1913 to volunteer as soon aspossible! WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR TIME ANDENERGY! We are working to re­assign the flag routesso the number of flags per route are more evenlybalanced. Look forward to running a new route! Thanks for being great Rotarians and giving ServiceAbove Self to the Club and your Beaumont neighbors.

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Looking Ahead

LOOKWHAT'SAHEAD!

February 17 is designated as the annual "Rotary Has Heart!"Day of Service! We will enjoy a quick lunch and basic

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meeting business but then....it will be time to roll­up yoursleeves and get to work! We need everyone and friends tocome give less than an hour to our main service project,assembling 200 layette bags for women and children inNicaragua. We will also help local charitable agencies withsome hands­on projects for their community service work. Last year was a lot of fun and this year will be the same. Bring friends and prospective members, or come alone, butwhatever you do, don't miss it!

February 24 will be another favorite program with thepresentation of the T. Kelsey Lamb, Sr. Award for BusinessEthics. This is a much anticipated announcement each yearand you will not want to miss hearing an excellent speakerand the news of the award recipient firsthand.

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2015 T. Kelsey Lamb, Sr. Award Recipients

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Service Projects Selection

WHAT PROJECT WILL WE TAKE ON NEXT?

The Service Projects Selection Committee is again openingthe process for submission of new service project ideas withwhich the club can become involved. We have done somegood work at local agencies that needed some assistance. Itwas fun and very rewarding, and it's time to do more! Now it is time to look ahead and consider where and how theClub can contribute to another hands­on project that can havean impact on our community. Give it some thought, talk toothers and submit a proposal for consideration.

Download the brief form here and submit byFebruary 26.

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International Women's Day 2016

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PLEASE LET US HEAR FROM YOU, WHETHER YOU ARECOMING OR NOT!

We need to know how many people to plan for.

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE OR ARE NOTGOING TO ATTEND SO WE CAN MAKE PROPERACCOMMODATIONS FOR ALL OUR GUESTS!

THANKS!Respond here for call the office at 842­1913.

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Reservations forInternationalWomen's Day ~March 2 ~ NoonThere are two key ingredients for a good Rotary meeting - plenty of food and plenty of places to sit! In order for us to properly arrange for both, please make a reservation if you will be attending. Please also include names of any guests you will be bringing. * * * * * * * *

Rotary After Hours: Cruise on the Neches

ALL ABOARD! Limited Space; Reserve Now! Rotary After Hours: A Lovely Evening on the Neches!

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Whether this is your first trip or you've been many times,you are sure to enjoy this Rotary After Hours which will takeyou on a cruise down the Neches River on a pleasant earlyspring evening. Mark your calendar and plan to reserve your spot on theIvory Bill on Thursday, March 24 for a two­hour tour.Snacks and drinks will be available. Tickets are $10 perperson and we can only take 35 people (spouses and guestsare welcome), so don't delay. DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS IS 8:00 A.M. onTUESDAY, MARCH 15. FOUR SPOTS ARERESERVED TO DATE. WITHOUT 35 PAIDRESERVATIONS, WE MUST CANCEL THE TRIP.

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Family of Rotary

We send wishes for aquick recovery to ourfriends and fellowRotarians who have beenill or had a recentsurgery. We hope youare better soon!

Lee Freeland

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Please let us know of others to be includedin our weekly good wishes article.

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Birthdays

Daniel Jeans Teresa Simpson

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February 9 February 9

Nakisha BurnsFebruary 11

Charles FoxworthFebruary 14

Chris LamsonFebruary 14

David TeuscherFebruary 15

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Program Review

PROGRAM REVIEW

February 3, 2016"Five Things You Probably Don't HaveEnough of in Your Business: Soft Skills

of Management and Leadership"

J. Paul Oxer, P. E.Managing Director

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McDaniell, Hunter & Prince, Inc.by Bobbie Applegate

“Nothing makes sense out of context" began the presentationof Mr. Oxer, an engineer by career. Changes in business andcareer building have been on a rapid scale from 1970 topresent. The structures of power have changed and at thistime we are adding somewhere around 50% more data eachyear to the management of business. The five points that follow are related to how each one of usviews our business and what is happening in the business andemployee world.

The adaptability of decision­making and organizingfor change is important. Most decisions take about ayear to be implemented and the business that canmake the change happen and still be ahead of theforecast of the future will be ahead. The capacity topredict important changes that are in the future is ofvalue. Agreement to change in a large group nolonger means consensus of everyone but an agreementto resolve a problem that meets the changinglandscape.The learning speed of employees and employers is ona curving timeline as it develops to the top. This isgood but it makes it very difficult to change a jobstructure that has been developed by someone else.Time is needed to work and train employees tochanging systems.Empathy is necessary to understand the attitudes ofothers. This is a powerful quality in a leader as wellas necessary as groups work toward positive problemsolving situations.Intellectual diversity and tolerance are necessary aspeople work towards understanding others’ thoughtprocesses and how that understanding can be put tothe best use. Different cultures do have differentprocesses of thinking. Be aware of what you see or don’t see. It takesenergy and skills when interviewing prospectiveemployees and listening to what they are or aren’ttelling you, and trying to figure out how they mightfit in your structure. Keep your mind open to newthings.

This shortened* presentation had a lot of value to members. ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­

*Mr. Oxer willingly shared his entire presentation with us. Link to it here and continue to learn more.

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THANKS TO OUR CURRENT AND RENEWINGADVERTISERS:

The ads can be linked to your company's website to increaseyour visibility and customer service. The ads will be shown atweekly meetings as well as in the weekly RotaryGrams thatreaches every Rotarian and a number of non­member subscribers. For $600 per year, your company's ad will run continuouslyon the homepage and on every subsequent page of the website. (New subscribers missed having their ad at work duringJanuary of this subscription year so join now for $550 forFebruary ­ December 2016.) If you would like to pay in quarterly or semi­annualinstallments, please phone the Rotary office so we canaccommodate your needs.

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