The meeting opened with the ringing of the bell by Past President Fred Timmons. Vice President John Legris let us with the prayer and the pledge today. President Rick recognized our friends, regular visiting Rotarian Dan Tappmeyer of the Northwest Rotary Club and club member candidate, Glenda Spears. John also introduced our speaker for today, Gil Hine. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our 30th Annual Gold Raffle is Oct 23 at Mini Dealership on IH 10 W.

 

Fred Timmons asked, "Who is planning to attend the Gold Raffle?"  Fred announced that if you don't have commitments on Gold Raffle tickets please turn them in by Oct 1.

 

Ken Donoughue reports that Rotary Leadership Institute registration is now open. It will be held at Spring Creek United Methodist Church Saturday, September 14th. 

Also the Foundation Seminar will be held Oct 5 in the Croc Center in Kerrville. You must register to attend.event is Oct 31. Last year 3,500 children and adults attended. You must sign up for a background check.

The United Way has pulled back $400K funding to the Girl Scouts. Thankfully other corporations have stepped up to support this organization.

Ken also announced that Morgan's Wonderland annual More Delightful than Freightful 

Dan Tappmeyer spoke about the Antigua Guatemala project helping improve 2 school kitchens. Our club is participating in this project and has been awarded a district matching grant to help fund the project. Dan said that they are already improving the existing kitchen conditions due to the fact that officials are visiting the schools. They are ready to start constructing the commercial kitchens for the schools. 

Happy Hour is Thursday, Sept 20 at Outback Steakhouse. We meet at 5:30 p.m.

 

Coffee Friday is Friday, September 13 at Broadway Daily Bread. We meet at 8:00 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Destiny Mujica introduced our speaker today, Gil Hine. Gil said that this was his first time to talk about cycling. He began as a 4 year old on a bike. While a student at the University of Texas he owned a car but couldn't use it all the time so he rode his bike. After graduation, 10 years and 1 month later he was in Houston which wasn't bike friendly at the time.  So he began running marathons - after suffering some injuries he had to give up running.  He then returned to running.  He says it is a "happy sport."  "Haven't you seen the faces of runners?  They aren't smiling."  He says the benefits of cycling is it reduces stress which leads to better health. In 1982 he returned to San Antonio. Most drivers are courteous to cyclists. San Antonio has done a marvelous job supporting cyclists. When he returned to SA he joined Wheelmen 100. Originating in 1971 and qualified as a non profit in 1985. Currently there are 350-400 active members. The organization is 100% voluntary. Wheelmen 100 is a 2 part organization: social and advocacy. There are several organized rides a year. Members are from all walks of life. The group "gives back" including the San Antonio Mobility Commission and sponsors two bike education programs.

 

Their fundraiser this year is to benefit Earn-A-Bike! It will be in Atkins Texas at Texas Pride BBQ on Sept 21. Click HERE to learn more about it! 

 

Among their many projects they reached out to First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs and will sponsor the first rest stop for their fundraising ride. There is a ton of information about the Wheelmen 100 online!  Please click HERE for just one of the websites! Please click HERE to learn more about the rides!

 

Vice President John Legris was once again in top form as he introduced this week's wines: From Sister Creek in Sisterdale a Muscat white wine. John said, "my wife and I love it!"  The red today was Temranillo from Spain. Made with black grapes, it is full bodied and red grapes that ripen early. It is aged at least 1 year in oak barrels. This one aged for 3 years. "Goes well with roast and lamb and other grilled meats," says John. Future Rotarian Glenda Spears was the first ticket drawn and had the chance to win the $850 pot. Instead of drawing the 2 of clubs to win, she drew the 7 of diamonds!  As a consolation prize, she chose the red wine.  Roger Thompson owned the second ticket and took home the white.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are trying something new this time!  Alamo Biscuit Company is located at 9630 Huebner Road.  We usually meet the second Friday of the month.

Come join us at the Outback Steakhouse at 5:30 p.m.  Derek Matthys says "the earlier the better!" Come join your friends and unwind on SEPT 19!  Typically the third Thursday of the month.

 

The OHRC Board approved the proposal for the use of a MagStrip reader that will allow members to use a debit or credit card for making payments. We are hoping that this will make it easier for those who don't normally carry cash. 

 

Currently taking payments for raffle tickets. Until we familiarize ourselves with this new device and the process, for a while at least please continue to bring cash or checks. 

District Governor John Hutcherson to visit Oak Hills Rotary Club September 11!  Be sure to mark your calendars - you don't want to miss this!

 

 

Message from Foundation Chair Jerry Hardy:

Attention all members from your Club Foundation Committee, Membership Committee, Club International Service Committee, and interested Club Leaders and Assistant Governors!  Join the District 5840 Rotary Foundation Committee for a Rotary Foundation Seminar Oct 5 from 9 to 2.  You may register on the link below!  Here are some of the things you will learn: