Events

Help us to deliver the gifts to the designated families.

Contact Nurit for further information. 

Join us for our last meeting of the year!!!

Adrian Teran, H-E-B Market Manager  is going to share some wonderful tips when we buy fish, poultry and beef.  

Mr. Teran has been with H-E-B for 17 years, in which he's been a manager for 10 years. For the last 6 years he has trained meat wrappers, meat cutters, and market managers across the Houston area H-E-B’s. 

He worked all the way into leadership by staying dedicated, working hard, and taking advantage of every opportunity that came his way. He never originally pictured himself becoming a manager, but over time he discovered how much he enjoys it and it’s truly become his passion.

No meeting due to Christimas Observance.

No meeting due to New Year's Observance.

Amy Skicki brings over 30 years of leadership and management experience across the military, private sector, and nonprofit organizations. A U.S. Army veteran, she served seven years on active duty as an Automated Logistical Specialist, achieving the rank of Sergeant E-5, with assignments in Ft. Polk, LA, Bosnia-Herzegovina, South Korea, Ft. Bragg, NC, and Germany.

Following her military service, for 16 years she successfully led operations at Prairie Athletic Club, the largest health and recreation facility in the Midwest.

Amy holds an Associate of Arts in Web and Digital Media Design from Madison Area Technical College and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Herzing University, both located in Madison, WI. Prior to joining BayTran, she served as the Executive Director of the Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce in Wisconsin. Since 2021, Amy has led BayTran, applying her diverse expertise to advance transportation initiatives throughout the Bay Area Houston region.

Brenda Hellyer is currently Chancellor at San Jacinto College and has been in this position since May 2009. Hellyer’s employment at San Jacinto College began in June 2000 and includes serving as Vice President of Resource Development, Vice Chancellor of Fiscal Affairs, and Executive Vice Chancellor. 

Hellyer holds a Doctor of Education with an emphasis in Community College Leadership and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Fort Hays State University.

Hellyer loves to spend time with her three children and six grandchildren, enjoys reading and traveling, and relaxing with a good cup of coffee or a glass of wine.

NO MEETING DUE TO THE OBSERVANCE

OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

With the weather conditions and the compounded issue of local ISD closures, we are cancelling the Space Center Rotary Club meeting scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026.

Please stay safe and remain at home unless it is absolutely necessary to travel.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope everyone stays safe.

Best regards,
Ute, Marilyn, Bill, Stan, and Teri

DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, OUR MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

STAY TUNED WHEN WE RESCHEDULE THIS SPEAKER

If you want to visit the  Board of Directors Meering, please contact Bill Geissler, Club's Secretary or Sheila Self, Club's Executive Secretary. This meeting will be held at Sheila's place. 

Robert O. Ambrose retired from NASA in 2021 and accepted an endowed chair at Texas A&M, as the J. Mike Walker 66 Chair in Mechanical Engineering, with courtesy appointments in the Aerospace and Electrical Engineering Departments. He serves as the Texas Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) Associate Agency Director, TEES Project Office Director for Space, Strategic Advanced Research Unit, TEES Director for Space and Robotics Initiatives, and Texas A&M Space Institute Associate Director.

Dr. Ambrose received his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin in Mechanical Engineering and his M.S. and B. S. degrees from Washington University in St. Louis. He has worked as a researcher in academia (UT Austin), as an engineer at an FFRDC (MITRE), and as a project leader at a small startup company (Metrica, Inc), then for over 20 years in government.

With NASA’s Johnson Space Center from 2000-2021, he served as a Project Manager, Branch Chief and later as the Division Chief for the Software, Robotics and Simulation Division. Dr. Ambrose’s Division supported the International Space Station (ISS), software and simulation for the Space X, Boeing and Orion Spacecraft, and the development of exercise equipment, wearable robotics and jetpacks used by astronauts in space. He led the design of futuristic machines like Robonaut, the Chariot rovers, Centaur, Valkyrie, MRV, Resource Prospector / VIPER rovers, and the LTV Rover that are paving the way for space exploration. Dr. Ambrose also served for 7 years at NASA Headquarters as the Principal Technologist for Robotics and Autonomous Systems.

He has built coalitions with dozens of commercial partners, universities and US government agencies. His work as a founding member of the National Robotics Initiative (NRI) with the White House has propelled the U.S. back into the lead for robotics. He has received three NASA medals for Leadership and Technical Achievement, two Government Invention of the Year Awards, and General Motor’s Most Valuable Colleague Award. Dr. Ambrose retired as a member of the federal government’s Senior Executive Service (SES), was elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and currently serves as the IEEE-RAS Vice President for Industrial Activities. He is married to Dr. Catherine Ambrose with homes in Texas and Colorado.

Honoring  Dr. Floyd Boze

Floyd D. Boze Fellows, please wear your pin or medallion!

Every year, a club meeting day close to Floyd's birthday (February 7th) is dedicated to honor the first member of our club to be elected District Governor (1981-82).  

Our beloved PDG Dr. Floyd Boze passed away on February 20th, 2014 at the age of 96.  Floyd was president of the Lubbock Rotary Club, then became a member of Space Center Rotary Club on August 20, 1973.  Floyd was elected Governor of Rotary District 589 (now 5890) in 1984.  Floyd had 63 years of perfect attendance, having made up missed meetings of his home club in more than 20 countries outside the U. S.

Space Center Rotary Club Endowment Foundation

John Watson (Club President 1989-1990) and the Board unanimously supported the idea of a local foundation and resolved to establish the Space Center Rotary Club Endowment Foundation (SCRCEF).  The corporate charter was issued on February 15, 1991 and 501(c)(3) status was granted on April 9, 1993.  

Floyd D. Boze Fellows

The SCRCEF has established a process to recognize each $1000 given to the Foundation.  It is patterned after the Rotary International Foundation‘s Paul Harris Fellow recognition program  The program is termed the Floyd Boze Fellow recognition program. The Program consists of a certificate, a label pin, and a neck medallion. 

I am a computer systems engineer with a master's degree in family science. Since 2018, I have been the founding president of a non-profit organization called "Familia Incluyente A.C." (Inclusive Family Association). As a person with cerebral palsy, I have become deeply aware of the importance of inclusion within families for the empowerment and full development of people with disabilities. I am passionate about my work and strive to contribute to this cause through solidarity and strategic initiatives, which is why I consider myself an advocate for people with disabilities and their families.

🌹🌹🌹 2026 Roses for Seniors Event 🌹🌹🌹

Let's bring joy and big smiles to our senior citizens of the Clear Lake Area and

Celebrate St. Valentine's Day  

This year Valentine's Day falls on a Saturday, so we will celebrate it on Friday,  February 13.

We will meet at the United Way, Bay Area Center Room #243 at 8:30 AM  to sort and label all  the roses. 🌹🌹🌹

Any questions please contact Jerry Smith or Nurit Hinthorn. 

No meeting due to Spring Break Observance.

Board of Directors Meeting​

If you want to join us, please contact Secretary Bill Geissler, Executive Secretary  Sheila Self or President Teri Crawford.

Volunteers needed for setting up everything for Saturday's Pancake Breakfast.

TAYLOR LAKE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

1730 Old Kirby Road, Seabrook, TX 77586

Please contact Space Center Endowment Froundation Board Members Madella Williams at madella.williams@gmail.com or  Darryl E. Smith at desmith319@sbcglobal.net for more details. 

 We are so happy to bring back this traditional Foundation Breakfast, that was interrumpted by COVID in 2020. 

Very grateful of Madella Williams, who is hosting this fun event at TLCC.

Breakfast Hours:  8:00 AM  - 12:30 PM

Ticket Prices

Individuals: $10                    

Children 6 & under  FREE

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (Rotarians and Clear View HS Interactors) for different shifts.

6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Please contact Board Members Darryl E. Smith at desmith319@sbcglobal.net and Madella Williams at madella.williams@gmail.com  for more details. 

OUR MONDAY MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE SPACE CENTER HOUSTON, NOT AT POMODORO'S.

CLICK HERE FOR MEETING ROOM LOCATION, PARKING, LUNCH COST, ETC. 

HAPPY FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY!

Rotary started with the vision of one man —  Paul Harris

After setting up his law practice in Chicago, Harris gathered several business associates to discuss the idea of forming an organization for local professionals. He envisioned a place where professionals of diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships.

On 23 February 1905, Harris, Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, and Hiram Shorey gathered at Loehr’s office in Room 711 of the Unity Building in downtown Chicago. This was the first Rotary club meeting.

“I was sure that there must be many other young men who had come from farms and small villages to establish themselves in Chicago ... Why not bring them together? If others were longing for fellowship as I was, something would come of it.”

Over time, Rotary’s reach and vision gradually extended to humanitarian service. Members have a long track record of addressing challenges in their communities and around the world.

To learn more about  Rotary International click here. 

Space Center Houston Overview and Exhibits

by

William Harris, President & CEO 

Location: Space Center Houston 

Address: 1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058

Meeting Place:  Space Center Houston, Board Room, Second Floor. No admittance charge – Go to the counter inside next to turnstyles and tell them you are there for a meeting in the Board Room.  Take the elevator up to the second floor.  The room is next to the elevator.

Parking:  If you have a Space Center Houston membership, your vehicle is covered.  All others, please  go to the desk and get a QR code to scan and enter your car's license plate number. There will be no charge for parking.

Start Time: Our meeting will start at the regular time. Arrive by 11:45 am for the meeting to start promptly at noon.

Lunch:  Box lunches will be provided. Cost $20.00 Contact John Branch if you have dietary restrictions. 

SPACE CENTER HOUSTON HISTORY

Since opening our doors in 1992, we’ve welcomed over 26.6 million guests and continue to inspire nearly 1.3 million visitors annually within our 250,000-square-foot educational complex.

Discover over 400 space artifacts, immersive exhibits, and captivating experiences that celebrate the rich history and exciting future of America’s human space-flight program. Our offerings are designed to engage and educate visitors of all ages, sparking wonder and fueling dreams.

Dr. Ahmed Ali is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general, minimally invasive and bariatric surgeon who earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery internship and residency at Case Western University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Ali then completed his bariatric and minimally invasive surgery (MIS) fellowship at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina.From 

"It’s truly a blessing to help others improve their health and quality of life and guide them through unforeseen ailments requiring surgery. The most satisfying accomplishment of what I do is building trusting, long-term relationships with every patient I have the privilege of working with."    Dr. Ahmed Ali

No meeting due to Spring Break Observance.

March project will be quick!  Jump-start your spring cleaning with Rotary!

Our March service project is quick, easy, and seamless — ONLY DATE - March 9 Monday (NO CLUB MEETING)

BRING all your Acceptable Recycling Items! 

CLICK HERE FOR ACCEPTABLE AND NOT ACCEPTABLE ITEMS. 

Fast timing means no hassle and no overthinking, just a simple way to declutter and give back!

A few minutes for you, a big impact for our community. 

Ellington Recycle DROP-OFF -  will be March 14 SATURDAY At NOON. You can join us there for drop off! Depending on the amount of recyclables will be the numbers of vehicles needed.  TBD

Please contact Nurit Hinthorn and John Branch for any questions. 

Megan E. Ortiz is a proud sixth-generation Houstonian hailing from Cut 'n Shoot, Texas. As a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Speakers Committee, Megan proudly tours our local community year-round, sharing how everyone can make Rodeo Houston a part of their story. Speaking on the economic and community impact of this Texas tradition, Megan's speech gives an in-depth look at the history of the show and the role we all play when we support Rodeo Houston. By day, Megan is the Senior Director of External Relations at Axiom Space, an aerospace startup based out of Clear Lake, Texas. 

Board of Directors Meeting​

If you want to join us, please contact Secretary Bill Geissler, Executive Secretary  Sheila Self or President Teri Crawford.

An  Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner

"The Clue"

Foundraising Event

You are cordially invited to step back in time and join the Rotary Club of Space Center for an unforgettable Murder Mystery Dinner—where secrets lurk behind every corner and everyone is a suspect!

The evening will also feature an exciting Live & Silent Auction, chaired by Royce Walker, with incredible items and experiences up for bid—all supporting meaningful Rotary local & global projects.

Click HERE for more details, tickets, donations and table sponsorships. 

ROAD TRIP CLUB MEETING!!!

We will once again be taking a “road trip” for our regular Club meeting.  We will join Chef Le and the students of the Clear Lake High School Culinary Program for "Crepe my Day." Chef Le and the students will share the fun of making crepes, both sweet and savory.

Date: March 23, 2026
Time: 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 

Location: Clear Lake High School Learner Support Center. Please click this link to see photos of Feathers and Fork Restaurant.  The Learner Support Center is the former 9th Grade Building at 2903 Falcon Pass, Houston TX 77062 (separate building on the left side of Clear Lake High School. 

Park on the left side of the building and enter through the front - DOOR 1.

Menu Options:

• Chicken Piccata (Dessert included)

• Salmon (Dessert included)

• Vegetarian options are available and please let John Branch know as soon as possible if you have dietary restrictions.

Cost: $25 for lunch (includes entrée and dessert).
Members using your lunch card may do so and simply bring an additional $5. Others, please bring $25 and we will accept cash, checks and credit cards.

RSVP REQUIRED:
You must RSVP to John Branch if you plan to eat and indicate your menu option. It is important that you RSVP so the students and chef can purchase the correct amount of food.

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

2026 Club Leadership Training

Get ready for an exciting start to the new Rotary year! Club Leadership Training is your opportunity to connect, learn, and build the skills that will help your club thrive.

Whether you're taking on a leadership role or simply want to deepen your Rotary knowledge, this orientation will empower you to create meaningful engagement for your members.

All Rotaractors and Rotarians are welcome. Training tracks include: President-Elects, President Nominees, Assistant Governor, Secretary, Treasurer, Foundation Chair, Membership Chair, Sergeant at Arms, and Public Image Chair. We will also offer Rotary 101 for both new Rotarians and those that want a refresher.

Together, we’ll strengthen our leadership, elevate our clubs, and create lasting impact in our communities and beyond.

Registration begins at 8:00 am and the general session begins promptly at 9:00 am. Light refreshments will be provided. 

For more information, please click here.

If you are planning to attend, please contact our Treasurer. Registration fee ($20.00) will be covered by the Club. 

2026 Rise Against Hunger | Meal Packing Event

WHERE: Taylor Lake Christian Church

WHEN: April 11, 2026

VOLUNTEERS MUST REGISTER HERE

Shifts availabe:

Setup 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  FULL 

Volunteer shift #1 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. ( MOST VOLUNTEERS NEEDED)

Cleanup 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM FULL

Any questions, please contact Nurit Hinthorn

Kat Castro Clemons is the Developement Director at Bay Area Turning Point (BATP)  in Webster, Texas, where she leads fundraising and community engagement efforts for the organization’s mission to serve victims of family violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking. She has been with BATP since 2019, bringing over a decade of nonprofit and community development experience.

Kat’s career spans both for-profit and nonprofit sectors, with a focus on helping vulnerable populations. She has worked with seniors affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia, as well as younger adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her nonprofit experience includes roles at Hope Village, St. James House, and The Cottages, where she coordinated life enrichment programs 

She holds a degree from the New College of California and attended The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston.

Come join us as Rotary participates in Houston Airports’ Human Trafficking Awareness Event, 14 April, 9:30 AM at the The Wortham Center. As part of a recently approved Anti-Child Sex Trafficking Global Grant, Rotary will be debuting a new Social Media video citing the signs, signals, and threats to our children by Cartel-driven Sex Traffickers in Harris and surrounding counties.

The event will open at 9:30 a.m., giving attendees time to connect with partners and explore on-site resources. At 10:00 a.m., participants will hear a press conference led by city leaders, highlighting the scope of human trafficking in our region, current efforts underway, and the shared responsibility to protect children and vulnerable populations.

At 10:45 a.m., the program will continue with a panel discussion featuring experts from law enforcement, healthcare, and victim service providers, moderated by Rhonda Kuykendall, MSW, a Rotarian and member of the Texas Human Trafficking Survivor Leader Council. Panelists will discuss what trafficking looks like in real-world settings, what professionals and community members often miss, and how coordinated, trauma-informed responses can interrupt exploitation while supporting victim healing and recovery.

Attendees can engage with a walkthrough exhibit by redM and HPE Avatar, offering an immersive look at how traffickers operate and how awareness, technology, and community vigilance can be leveraged to prevent it. Advocacy and educational resources will be available throughout the event, and a light lunch will be provided. 

Let’s demonstrate Rotary’s powerful commitment to this mission by having a large presence on 14 April.

Stan Galanski , Anti_Human Trafficking Chair will be there. Please reach out to him of you have any questions. 

Board of Directors Meeting​

If you want to join us, please contact Secretary Bill Geissler, or President Teri Crawford.

Becuase Pomodoro's is not available as our regular location, this time we will meet at Ute's house. 

The Rotary National Award for Space Achievement (RNASA) Foundation was founded by the Space Center Rotary Club of Houston, Texas in 1985 to organize and coordinate an annual event to recognize outstanding achievements in space and create greater public awareness of the benefits of space exploration. Each year since 1987, the Foundation has presented the National Space Trophy and other awards honoring those who have contributed to our nation's space program at a gala event in April in Houston, Texas.

2026 National Space Trophy (NST) and Space Communicator Award nominations were solicited between September 29 - November 3, 2025. The 2026 winner of the the NST will be announced January 15, 2026.

2026 Stellar nominations will be solicited between September 29 - December 15, 2025. Stellar nominee invitations will be sent January 26, 2026.

For more information, please visit their website at https://rnasa.org/ 

Join us to drop off snacks & water for kids at Whicom Elementary School.

For those who would like to attend, we’ll meet at the front of the school a minute or two before 10:30 am. 

If any questions, please contact Nurit, Community Service Director or Bill Hollister. 

NO MEETING AT POMODOROS'

WILL BE CO-HOSTING THE 2026 TEACHER OF THE YEAR LUNCHEON

AT THE LAKEWOOD YATCH CLUB ON APRIL 30. 

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

2026 ROTARY/CCISD TEACHER OF THE YEAR

LUNCHEON

Join us this year to honor 2026 outstanding Creek Clear ISD Teachers

RSVP by April 22nd. 

WHERE: Lakewood Yatch Club

TIME: 11:30 AM - 1: 00 PM

COST: $40.00 CLICK HERE TO PAY WITH CARD

Hosted by

Space Center Rotary Club

Seabrook Rotary Club

League City Rotary Club

For any questions, please contact Richard Simmons, Vocational Service Director. For any payments questions, please contact Marilyn Musial, Treasurer. 

National Space Day is celebrated annually on the first Friday of May (May 1, 2026) to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers in the aerospace industry.  Let's celebrate  Space Heritage Day for our Club.  We would like to have each one of our members in the space industry to briefly share why they decided to choose space exploration as a career, what kind of things they have done during their career, and maybe an amusing story.  

WOMEN IN ROTARY

39th ANNIVERSARY

CELEBRATION & RECOGNITION

On 4 May, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Rotary clubs may not exclude women from membership on the basis of gender. Rotary issues a policy statement that any Rotary club in the United States can admit qualified women into membership. Sylvia Whitlock, of the Rotary Club of Duarte, California, becomes the first female Rotary club president.

Join us to recognize our Female Club's Presidents, and help us to recognize an incredible woman of our Club. So, female members and rotarian's wives, please dress in pink for this wonderful occassion. Wearing or bringing your high heels for a special photo is highly encouraged. 

Commemorative photos will be taken at the end of the meeting. 

For any questions, please contact Margarita MH or Suzi Howe. 

  Saturday, May 9

  8:30- 10:30am

  Armand Bayou Nature Center (ABNC)

Project: General Stewardship volunteer activity. (Due to the weather this week, projects are subject to change and adjust as the week progresses to the greatest ABNC need. The activities we do usually revolve around invasive removal, light trail maintenance, debri clearing, and general beautification of the nature center).

Arrival Instructions:

• ABNC is closed to the public at the time of day, so when you arrive the gate will only be partially opened. Please feel free to drive around the partially opened gate and park in the general parking lot. We do have bus parking as well if needed.
• Volunteers should proceed to the ABNC Staff member who will meet them near or under the ABNC sign near the admissions building to check in, drop off waivers, and receive a welcome.

What to Wear & Bring: to ensure safety and comfort during the workday, please encourage your team to come prepared with the following:

• Sturdy, closed-toe shoes (required) – no Crocs or open shoes
• Pants  – for protection against brush and grasses.
• Clothes that can get dirty – long sleeves recommended for sun or brush protection
• Reusable water bottle – hydration is key! We have water refill stations on site.
• Sunscreen and insect repellent we will have some extra, if needed please ask one of the stewardship techs, but if any volunteers have a preference or allergy, please encourage them to bring their own.
• Hat and sunglasses for sun protection is recommended but not required.

*Gloves, Safety glasses and tools that might be needed will be provided by ABNC.

Service Waiver: all participants must complete a service waiver to take part in the volunteer activities. A copy is attached to this email, please make sure all volunteers complete and return it prior to arrival or bring it with them. No under aged persons can fill this out once they get here, as it needs a parental signature. DOWNLOAD WAIVER.

Project Lead: Bill Hollister, Community Service Member

For any other questions about Community Serivce Projects,

please reach out  Director Nurit Hinthorn.

Join BAC in celebrating the 2025-2026 season! 

How to Reserve Complimentary Seats Online: 

 

1. Go HERE and click the red button that says BUY TICKETS. 

 2. The next screen has a diagram of the room. Each red dot represents a seat. Select the seats you would like to use by clicking the dot. A choice of BAC member or non-member will come up. Select one of the options. 

 3. Repeat #2 for each ticket you'd like to reserve, and then click the NEXT button. 

 4. Under the order summary, click the blue text that says "Promo, credit or voucher code". 

 5.Enter your four digit code on the next screen, and click next. The amount due should change to $0. 

 6. Review your order, and push CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THIS ORDER. 

 7. You should receive an email with your confirmation. Your tickets will be attached. You do not need to print the tickets. You can use your mobile device to show your tickets, or we can look them up at the door.  

 To reserve tickets by phone or email: 

 Email tickets@bayareachorus.org or call Kelli Glenn 281-798-6380. 

CPR/AED Training

Come and join us to learn about CPR and AED skills. You can save lives. 

Reducing Child Sex Trafficking in Metropolitan Houston Global Grant

Please join us to learn from Rhonda Kuykendall, Rotarian from Brazos River Rotary Club and Task Force Director of the Fort Bend Anti-Trafficking Collective and Stan Galanski, Immediate Past President and Anti-Human Trafficking District Chair, who will be making a presentation on the key attributes of GG 2579105, "Reducing Child Sex Trafficking in Metropolitan Houston".  

Rhonda will discuss the level and intensity of the problem in Harris and Ft. Bend Counties, as well as sharing her story as a recovered victim.  

Stan Galanski will explain of what The Rotary Foundation's Global Grant will be doing to address the problem. Mrs. Kristi Hayes, Communications Director with Unbound Now Houston will also be present. She will receive the Global Grant check on behalf of Unbound Now and answer any questions.

After the presentation, we will hold a Q&A session, which will be open to members, the media, and general public. 

If you have any questions regarding the Grant, please contact Stan Galanski. 

Board of Directors Meeting​

If you want to join us, please contact Secretary Bill Geissler or President Teri Crawford.

No meeting due to Memorial Day Observance.

Please join us to be inspired by PDG Chris Schneider who will be installing Officers and Board of Directors for Rotary Year 2026-27.

Phil was raised in southeast Houston attending school in the Pasadena Independent School District. Growing up, Phil was very active in Future Farmers of America raising livestock to show in the Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo. After graduating from Dobie High School in 1987, Phil attended San Jacinto College majoring in Criminal Justice. In 1990, he accepted a job with the Harris County Sheriff's Office as a civilian jailer. In 1991, Phil graduated from the Sheriff's Academy as a certified peace officer and was assigned to the Detention Bureau. 

He left the Sheriff's Office in 1992 and accepted a job with the Harris County Precinct 8 Constable's Office as a patrol deputy. Over the years, he rose through the ranks at Precinct 8, being promoted to Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain. In February 2005, Phil was appointed to the rank of Chief Deputy of Precinct 8 where he oversaw the day-to-day operations of the agency. On June 1, 2011, he was appointed Constable by Commissioner's Court before winning the 2012 election decidedly to keep the position. 

"I am proud to have served the citizens of this community for over 35 years, and I want to continue serving as Constable. Giving back to this community, keeping our families safe and protecting our streets are my top priorities. I have always striven to build a strong relationship with both the citizens of this community and with the various other law enforcement agencies in our area. As a result, our department receives calls on a daily basis from citizens who know they can count on Precinct 8 to respond quickly to their needs. It is also common for other law enforcement agencies to call on us when they need assistance. I am proud of these partnerships and without a doubt; we have a solid reputation in this community. I intend to keep it that way".

"I entered this leadership position with somewhat of a unique perspective on what the job requires and what is expected of me. This is certainly not the time for an inexperienced leader who does not understand the complexity of running an agency. I have dedicated my career to serving the citizens of Precinct 8 and I believe in leadership through honesty, integrity, professionalism and fiscal responsibility. These are not just words to me but rather are the principles on which I have built my career."