Kingsville brought home awards for:
Rotary International Citation
District Exemplary Club
Polio Eradication Fundraising
Major Donor Member Recognition
Small town, small club, big hearts!
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Cherry Tree Tea Room
Cherry Tree Tea Room
230 E. Kleberg Ave.
Kingsville, TX 78363
United States of America
Kingsville, TX 78363
United States of America
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Ruth Mendez
The 2019-2020 International theme is "Rotary Connects the World". I absolutely love this theme because it is the reason I and many others decided to become Rotarians. We sought a connection; a network that would aid us in making a profound impact in our community and the world.
It is also the reason we stay. In his message, Rotary International President, Mark Maloney explained how Rotary connects us all and roots us in service. “Our service connects us to people who share our values, who want to take action for a better world; it connects us to people we would never otherwise meet, who are more like us than we could have imagined; and it connects us to people who need our help, allowing us to change lives in communities around the world.”
Through our club’s work toward the elimination of polio, development of Nepalese villages, sponsorship of local community programs, and building of ramps to give local citizens access to their own homes; we hope to make the most of our connections. We also hope to awaken that drive in others and inspire them to take action for the betterment of themselves, their community, and humanity.
If you seek a connection to your community, to the world, and to people who strive to make it a better place; then we welcome you to join us. We meet every Tuesday at noon for lunch at the Cherry Tree Tea Room downtown on Kleberg Street. Each week we take time for fellowship, fun, business and an informative and interesting program.
Join us in celebrating the holidays with a tour of the most wonderfully decorated homes in our community!
We are fighting to #EndHunger in our community! These #BagsOfLove will help feed HUNDREDS of our neighbors, both nutritionally and spiritually. This was a cooperative effort with Kleberg Bank, Boyscout Troop 186, First Baptist Church Kingsvilleand Youth Group, Presbyterian Pan American School, USO of South Texas, Coastal Bend Food Bank, and the Ministerial Alliance of Kingsville. Thank You!
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Congratulations to PPAS senior Nicolas "Nico" Garcia who was named “Student of the Month” by the Kingsville Noon Rotary Club and presented with a $2,000 scholarship to Texas A&M University-Kingsville. (Pictured with Nico are TAMUK President Mark Hussey, Principal Ellie Perez, and Rotarian Mike Desidario.
On October 24th, members of Rotary clubs around the world will celebrate World Polio day. Polio eradication has been Rotary’s top priority since 1985. World Polio Day is an opportunity to celebrate that we have reduced polio cases by 99.9% over the last 39 Years and also to reaffirm our commitment to seeing the last cases eliminated. Rotary clubs are autonomous and undertake a wide range of service projects in our own communities, as well as in communities in need throughout the world. However, all Rotary clubs are united in working towards the common goal of polio eradication. We invite you and all of the community to join us in celebrating World Polio Day by participating in a special commemorative gathering. Bray’s Smokehouse (1500 Brahma Blvd, Kingsville, TX) has committed 10% of sales on Thursday, October 24 5-8 PM to Polio Eradication! Come join us for dinner and a pint!
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Unless we eradicate polio, within 10 years, as many as 200,000 new cases could occur around the world each year. In the past few years, only two countries have reported cases of polio caused by the wild virus, but no child anywhere is safe until we’ve vaccinated every child. Since 1988, we’ve seen a worldwide reduction in polio cases of 99.9%. For more than two years, we’ve seen wild polio cases in only two countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Discover the true spirit of aloha and Rotary with your family, friends, and fellow Rotarians in Honolulu. It’s the perfect setting for the entire family of Rotary to celebrate, collaborate, and connect while experiencing the warmth and welcome of Honolulu. Rotarians J. Dean Craig and Justinn J. Jones entertained the club during their program promoting the International Convention.
Danny Pena, right, became a member of the Noon Rotary Club at its meeting August 13th. Left is Rotarian Leo Alarcon, proposer. President, Ruth Mendez made the induction
Rotarian Mike Desiderio visited the Rotary Club of Vasto during a visit to Italy on July 26.
Armando P. Ibanez, left, was the guest speaker at the Noon Rotary Club last week. He is in the College of Arts & Sciences, Art, Communication and Theatre Department at Texas A&MKingsville. Ibanez spoke on the short film industry and upcoming events, including the Blazing Sun Independent Film Shorts Festival Oct. 9-10 at the Rio 7 Cinemas in Kingsville. He is the festival director. At right is Rotary president Ruth Mendez. (Photo by Fred Nuesch)
Kingsville Rotary Club hosted a Strategic Planning Session on July 9th. Members were encouraged to attend and participate in planning for the upcoming year. Club goals were set and Rotarians discussed how to reach those goals in the upcoming Rotary year! All members were asked to join and actively participate on a minimum, of one committee.
Committees:
- Community Service *Need Chair
- International Services
- Foundation
- Membership
- Club Admin
- Fundraising
- Youth Services
Kingsville Rotary celebrated another successful year and the beginning of a new one at our annual Officer Installation.
Congratulations to you all and good luck this year!
J. Dean Craig, who is the outgoing president of the Noon Rotary Club, was presented a gavel by incoming president Ruth Mendez at the July 9 meeting of the Noon Rotary Club. J. Dean served two consecutive terms. (Photo by Fred Nuesch)
Rotarian Justinn J. Jones was presented a Paul Harris Fellow at the meeting. President Ruth Mendez made the presentation. (Photo by Fred Nuesch)
Dr. Mark Hussey, Texas A&M University - Kingsville president, was inducted into the Noon Rotary Club at the group’s meeting July 9. Rotarian Claudia Trevino, center, proposed Hussey for membership and president Ruth Mendez made the induction.
These principles have been developed over the years to provide Rotarians with a strong, common purpose and direction. They serve as a foundation for our relationships with each other and the action we take in the world.
OBJECT OF ROTARY
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
- FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
- SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
- THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life;
- FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
THE FOUR-WAY TEST
The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages, and Rotarians recite it at club meetings:
Of the things we think, say or do
- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
AVENUES OF SERVICE
We channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of club activity.
- Club Service focuses on making clubs strong. A thriving club is anchored by strong relationships and an active membership development plan.
- Vocational Service calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society. Learn more in An Introduction to Vocational Service and the Code of Conduct.
- Community Service encourages every Rotarian to find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to serve the public interest. Learn more in Communities in Action: A Guide to Effective Projectsand this Community Service presentation (PPT).
- International Service exemplifies our global reach in promoting peace and understanding. We support this service avenue by sponsoring or volunteering on international projects, seeking partners abroad, and more.
- Youth Service recognizes the importance of empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs such as Rotaract, Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and Rotary Youth Exchange.
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Lone Star PETS
Hyatt Regency DFW AirportFeb 27, 2020 – Mar 01, 2020
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Ramp Build
In Our CommunityFeb 29, 2020
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Board of Directors Meeting
Cherry Tree TearoomMar 02, 2020
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Rotary After Dark
Bray's SmokehouseMar 11, 2020
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Annual Polio Motorcycle Ride
Kleberg County CourthouseMar 21, 2020
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Member Birthdays:
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Leo AlarconFebruary 3
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Mike DesiderioFebruary 8
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Allison StraussFebruary 11
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Leslie HakalaFebruary 13
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Natasha LluchFebruary 21
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Ashley GarciaFebruary 24
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Christa DillardFebruary 28
Join Date:
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Jackie IlseFebruary 4, 20191 year
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Tenley GonzalesFebruary 5, 20137 years
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Allison StraussFebruary 27, 20173 years
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Ruth MendezFebruary 27, 20173 years
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