The meeting opened with the ringing of the bell by President Rick Tarbell and welcomed all to the "Friendliest Club in District 5840". President Rick let us with the prayer and the pledge today. 

 

President Rick announced the next Happy Hour will be on Aug 15 at 5:30 p.m. at Outback Steak House in the bar area.

 

We will meet at Broadway Daily Bread Aug 16 at 8:00.  We usually meet on the second Friday of the month.

 

The Rotary Club of San Antonio has invited Rotarians to a presentation by Mr. Ezra Teshome on "One Man's Impact on the Global Environment" at the Marriott Plaza Ballroom at 555 S. Alamo Street for a cost of $30.00 and reservations are required. The presentation will be on Aug 21 at noon.

 

Past President Fred Timmons provided the humor for the day.

 

 

 

 

President Rick reminded us that the club donates $1,000 to the Polio Plus Campaign. Bruce Richter showed the club a video on the history of the Polio Eradication effort.  

 

Vice President John Legris introduced the program speaker, Benjamin Youngblood.  He gave the club some background on Mr. Youngblood stating that Mr, Youngblood practices in the following areas:

 

Mr. Youngblood, we were told, is a member of the Edwards Aquifer Board and is a member of the faculty at St. Mary's Law School. He has been in the practice of law for 40 years. Mr. Youngblood spoke to the club on the importance of having a will. He told us that the cost to probate an estate with a will in Texas is about $1,500 vs the cost to probate an estate without a will is about $4,500. He informed us that it is very important to at least have 4 documents:

 

 

He gave us an explanation of each document and the reasons to have them. He provided information on some other documents to consider.

 

 

He informed us that a handwritten will is legal in Texas and must be 100% in the person's handwriting. He informed us that the time to probate an estate without a will can take as long as 4 years. Mr. Youngblood then answered questions. 

 

President Rick thanked Mr. Youngblood for his presentation and presented him with a book with his name in it which will be donated to the Locke Hill Elementary School Library.

 

As is our tradition we will donate a book in honor of our speakers to the Locke Hill Elementary School library.

Vice President John Legris was asked to give us information on the wine prize selections for the day. They were as follows:

 

Cabernet from California from the Passe Roble vineyard 

Vino Verde from Portugal

 

President Rick informed the club that the raffle pot is $775. Joe Montagna had the winning ticket and drew the Jack of Clubs. Joe selected the Cabernet consolation prize. Rick Rhodes had the winning ticket and received the Vino Verde prize.

 

 

 

 

Broadway Daily Bread is known for their delicious homemade treats! From muffins, scones, cinnamon rolls, a wide variety of breads, sandwiches, coffee and teas, it's hard to make a decision! Parking is limited so you may need to park on the curb by the bakery. We usually meet the second Friday of the month.

 

"Where everyone knows your name"......Come join us at the Outback Steakhouse - between 5:30 & 6:30?  Derek Matthys says "the earlier the better!" Come join your friends and unwind on Aug 15!  Typically the third Thursday of the month.

 

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.  Here are some of the things you will learn.  How to use online reports, fundraising and recognition, grants, End Polio Now, scholarships, using the Learning Center, relationship with club membership committee, major gifts and Million Dollar Dinner.  For more information and to register please click HERE!