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Justinn J. Jones

Good day, my fellow inter-web travelers, and welcome to Kingsville Rotary!

If you’re new here, welcome, and be sure to read about our latest exploits!
If you’re a regular here, welcome back, and be sure to read about our upcoming shenanigans!

Now, let’s reflect…

The Rotary International theme for this past year was “Rotary Connects the World” by Mark Maloney, which I think is a perfect segue to both this year’s RI theme by RI President Holger Knaack, “Rotary Opens Opportunities,” and our District 5930 theme by DG Eddie Bartnesky, “Lend a Helping Hand.” Not Mark, Holger, nor Eddie knew at inception how truly appropriate their respective themes would be to us in our current situation. Yet…

Here, in our New Era, we are Connecting around the World, Opening Opportunities, and Lending Helping Hands via Zoom and other online meeting spaces. Upon a cursory glance, it might look like we are farther apart now than before, but in reality, we are just a little closer: we are in each other’s living rooms and on each other’s porches, we are having lunch and dinner together in shorts and T-shirts, we have children and pets dropping in on us during our meetings. We are truly Connected, and what an Opportunity this is for us to Connect in even deeper and more meaningful ways! Some of us are actually busier than before with virtual trainings and assemblies and conferences, oh my! Yet, some may feel left out or left behind. This too is an Opportunity…an Opportunity to Lend a Helping Hand. Maybe that Helping Hand is needed in learning how to Zoom. Maybe it’s in learning a new club position. Maybe it’s in delivering groceries to a neighbor in need. Or maybe it’s just in a good old-fashioned phone call. The point, what an Opportunity this is for us each to Lend a Helping Hand!

Justinn J. Jones

President, The Rotary Club of Kingsville

Kingsville Theme 2020–2021

“Growing Effective Leaders and Faithful Members for a Stronger Community”

Welcome to Rotary Year 2020–21! As discussed in the last episode, our Rotary International theme this year from RI President Holger Knaack is “Rotary Opens Opportunities.” Our Rotary District 5930 theme this year from District Governor Eddie Bartnesky is “Lend a Helping Hand.” Our Rotary Club of Kingsville theme this year is “Growing Effective Leaders and Faithful Members for a Stronger Community.” So why do we need a Club theme? Allow me to answer your question…with a question: “What is a theme?”

Tuesday! Pints-for-Polio w/ Rotary After Dark

The Rotary Club of Kingsville invites you and our whole community to come out and 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 TOTAL sales (not just pints) on Tuesday, October 20, 5-9 PM to Polio Eradication! Come join us for dinner and a pint!

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 several decades and also to reaffirm our commitment to seeing the last cases eliminated.

For more details, click: Here.

Together for Peace Two-part Finale This Friday

We are so excited to present the Together for Peace Two-Part Season Finale.

These episodes will demonstrate the dichotomy of peace and conflict and the power of kindness from one individual to change someone's life forever.

Our two-part special will feature award-winning Iraqi Filmmaker and writer, Waleed Nesyif and Development Officer, Wendy Mitchell. Waleed will share talk about his recent BBC documentary series, Once Upon a Time in Iraq, where he shares his journey growing up in conflict during the Iraq-Iran war and migrating to Canada. Alongside Waleed, Wendy will help tell the second part of the story about how their unlikely friendship helped kickstart Waleed's path to becoming an award-winning filmmaker.

Waleed and Wendy's incredible story will remind you that the power to build peace is within us all.

Learn more about this speaker and the lecture series: Here.

Saturday! Rotary Polio Moto Ride Raises Funds to End Polio Now

On October 24th just after 4pm, Rotarians from across South Texas will be pulling up to the Kleberg County Courthouse on their route to raise funds and awareness of our End Polio Now campaign.

By supporting the 2020 RPM Motorcycle ride, your donation can be matched by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and each dollar donated turns into three!

You can also follow them on the ride by liking their Facebook page and support them along the 800 mile South Texas route throughout the Rotary District 5930.

Check it out: Here.

In-Person Meetings Begin...Cautiously

Our club has begun holding meetings in person the last Tuesday of each month.

We follow all dining precautions, including: ordering from a set menu, social distancing, and mask wearing while entering the building. We will continue to monitor whether future meetings may be held in person. The option for participating on line will remain for all meetings.

For any questions contact us: Here.

Rotary Leadership Institute: New Classes Available!

Because the first on-line courses were so well received, we will be hosting more Rotarian Leadership Institute courses this fall through the Zoom meeting application.

This one day course is now in 2-hour sessions in your home, and at half the usual price. Remember: the club will pay for Part 1!

Register now to take advantage of this on-line offering to get your RLI Part 1, 2, & 3 Certificates by clicking: Here.

Watch the Introductory Video: Here.

History: Rotary becomes intercontinental

Rotary HistoryRotary becomes intercontinentalOn 1 August 1912, the Rotary Club of London, Greater London, England, became the first Rotary club in Europe. Although

How Rotary is alleviating the effects of isolation during COVID-19

Throughout the pandemic, members are discovering ways to connect, cope, and care for each other and people in the communities they serve.

For true economic development, women are essential

Here’s why these organizations and their Rotary club partners are supporting local women’s entrepreneurship with financial literacy, small business loans, and one-on-one advisors.

A hurricane force in every phase of Rotary life

This Bahamian Rotarian has been a whirlwind of energy since he began volunteering in high school.

IN-PERSON & ON-LINE: Omar Garcia

Oct 27, 2020 12:00 PM

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We meet In Person & Online

Tuesdays at 12:00 PM

The Cherry Tree Tea Room

230 E. Kleberg Ave.
Kingsville, TX 78363
United States of America

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