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Rotary September Theme: Basic Education & Literacy
 
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GOALS OF OAK HILLS ROTARY CLUB
By Bruce Richter
 
FEED CHILDREN
HELP KEEP CHILDREN IN SCHOOL
SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN
PROVIDE HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
SUPPORT VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR ADULTS
PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY SUPPORT ACTIVITIES
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Executives & Directors
President
John Legris
 
President Elect
Rick Rhodes
 
Secretary
Mary Denton
 
Treasurer
Fred Timmons
 
Vice President
Destiny Mujica
 
Membership Chair
Kenneth Ruiz
 
Member at Large
Kenneth Ruiz
 
Immediate Past President
Rick Tarbell
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
John Legris
October 10
 
Derek Matthys
October 29
 
Anniversaries
Bil Trodlier
Linda
October 31
 
Join Date
Rick Rhodes
October 1, 1982
38 years
 
Derek Matthys
October 15, 2010
10 years
 
Joe Montagna
October 15, 1991
29 years
 
Veronica Ruse
October 15, 2013
7 years
 
Don Deal
October 23, 1977
43 years
 
District 5840 News
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.
 
Russell Hampton
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Stories
Oak Hills Rotary Bulletin Sept 30 2020
Posted on Sep 30, 2020
Club Meeting
The meeting began by President John Legris and with the ringing of the bell by Bruce Richter. Bruce Richter opened the meeting with a word of prayer and led the club with the pledges.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
President John Legris recognized our special guest speaker, Becca McNitzky of Magdalena House.
 
National Days
National Love People Day
National Women’s Health & Fitness Day
National Chewing Gum Day 1861 William Wrigley was born
National Mulled Cider Day
 
This Day in History
1924 Truman Capote was born
1954 US USS Nautilus was commissioned – first nuclear submarine
 
Club Luncheon and Business Program
Immediate Past President Rick Tarbell introduced our guest speaker, Becca McNitsky, Education Outreach Coordinator with Magdalena House.  She shared some of the statics of the people that they work with. Violence is the Leading cause of injury and death of women of childbearing age. During covid domestic violence calls to SAPD increased by 30%.
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Club Luncheon and Business Program 
Club Luncheon and Business Program
Immediate Past President Rick Tarbell introduced our guest speaker, Connie Gonzalez. Connie is the Director of Strategy and Community Relations and oversees the Brooks Team. She was the weekend anchor in Fayetteville Arkansas and San Antonio.
She said that she is discovering the south side of San Antonio.  Brooks began as center for tech and research. It is only 10 minutes from downtown and is a mixed use community. Houses two international companies.  Treasurer Fred wondered if it would be possible for our club to hold an off site meeting there.  Connie welcomed our club to visit and any member who wishes to visit could enjoy a tour. 
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Club Business
President John shared some of the discussion from our board meeting last Thursday:
We plan to begin awarding 2 new nursing scholarships spring 2020-21
We voted to make a $250 contribution to Morgan's Wonderland halloween event this year. Due to covid restrictions this will be a "drive by" event. Various Rotary clubs will volunteer and decorate with a theme from different decades.
One of our goals this year is to join a virtual meeting with another club this year.
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Gold Raffle Update
Gold Raffle Update by Treasurer Fred Timmons
So far $3900 has been deposited in raffle tickets sales.
Still have 45 tickets no one has taken.
Encouraged us to send emails asking for purchase of tickets.
People can pool their money to purchase a ticket if desired.
Immediate Past President Rick sent email and has been successful in selling.
“It takes everybody working together to sell and buy and few tickets”
The money used for scholarships and to support nonprofits and promote and help vets.
This is one of our most important functions of the year.
 
Confessions or Brags
Treasurer Fred received a nice check from Derek Matthys – he and his lovely wife Sheila celebrated their anniversary in August.
Derek announced that his daughter Erin graduated from Texas A&M Kingsville with a masters degree in petro physics
 
Volunteer Committee
Bruce Richter will contact Meals on Wheels for volunteer opportunities
Community Service Committee members are Allyson Hamlin and Secretary Mary Denton
 
District 5840 News
A new feature on our bulletin and website is the RSS feed from District 5840! Now it's easier than ever to keep up with everything happening in our district and Rotary International!  Read about District Governor Xavier Toson's initiative for our district to promote literacy!
Four Way Test
President Legris closed the meeting and led the club with the Four Way Test.  
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