Ted retired from NASA in December 2011 after working at NASA for 33 years. He started as a Guidance Officer in
Mission Control. His career migrated into information technology, where he eventually served in the Office of the Chief Information Officer and was the JSC Chief Enterprise Architect. When he retired, he was the Chief Information
Security Official (CISO) for the Johnson Space Center.

He became a pilot in 1972. He is a commercial pilot with an instrument rating. He currently has almost 2300 hours of
flight time. He purchased his Cessna 182Q in 2010 when his wife said he could buy it but only if it was not going to be a hanger queen. Having flown it over 1300hrs, he can state that he has met that criterion.

He is a USCG Auxiliary Aircraft Commander. He flies the Cessna 182Q on patrols where he and his crew look for pollution, boaters in trouble, and other problems between Lake Charles, LA and Port O’Conner, TX.

He is married (46 years) with two Sons.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS CEREMONY

This year our Scholarship Awards Committee will present  the schorlarships to exceptional and outstanding CCISD High School students during their Senior Awards Banquet at Clear View High School cafeteria.

If you have any questions or would like to attend the event,  please contact Steve Charbonneau. Seatting may be limited. 

Join us for 2025 Rotary Teacher of the Year Luncheon

and honor our Teachers of the year.

This will replace our SCR Luncheon at Pomodoro’s that day.

Cost: $40.00  Cash, Check, or Credit Card. 

*If  you pay with credit card, please contact Marilyn. 

If you plan to attend, make sure to sign the list at ANY OF OUR MONDAY LUNCHEONS UP TO MAY 5TH, and provide Marilyn your money.

Books for Whitcomb Delivery!

Come and join us to deliver and present the books signed and dedicated by our speakers. These books are being donated to the Whitcom Elementary LIbrary. 

When: May 13 @ 10:00 AM

Where: 900 Reseda Dr, Houston, TX 77062

For any questions, please contact Wayne Musial, Books for Whitcomb Coordinator at wmusial@comcast.net

No meeting due to the Golf Tournament.

Come and Join us at the Bay Oaks Country Club. 

We hope you will join your fellow Clear Lake area corporate colleagues to put a team in the tournament, become a Sponsor, or make a donation, allowing Rotary Space Center to increase our outreach and service to the local and global communities.  Any donation will be greatly appreciated. Your continued support speaks to the close partnership we have with the Bay Area and its businesses.

Rotary’s motto is “Service Above Self,” and we are committed to the needs of others by leveraging our resources to enable sustainable solutions. Our volunteers work tirelessly to make this world a better place; however, volunteer hours alone are not enough.

So, plan to join us for the golf tournament.

FOR SPONSORSHIP LEVELS, REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT INFORMATION PLEASE CLICK HERE

Thank you for your participation and generosity.

                Richard Simmons                                        

Chairperson, Golf Committee  

No meeting due to Memorial Day Observance.

Chloe Gallagher  and Varlincia Prince from Unbound Now Houston  will report on the recent, successfully completed, Anti-Child Sex Trafficking (Global Grant) Project in Galveston/Brazoria County, which SCR funded with other Clubs and Districts around the world.

These women were “in schools, detention centers, and on the street” implementing this courageous model to improve our neighborhoods.

This will be a good opportunity for you to learn what has been done to address the growing

presence of Sex Trafficking in our area, and how SCR has contributed to this success story.

Matthew Peek is the Associate Director, UHCL Archives and Special Collections. 

Please join us for President Stan’s Year-End Report and Awards & Recognition. 

5^thAnnual Rothe / Space Center Rotary Blood Drive

benefitting MD Anderson’s Blood Bank. 

When:Juneteenth, 6/19/2025

Time: Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Where: Rothe’s 229 Sandhill St. Webster, TX 77598 

Please spread the word and help us fill up our timeslots.  You can schedule an appointment using the attached, or go to https://tinyurl.com/ROTHE619.  (It’s not uncommon for folks to miss appointments or to be unable to donate, so a little overbooking may be helpful.  Walkups can also usually be accommodated.)

As most of you are aware, the various blood banks around town see a decreased supply in the summer months, so we schedule our drive to mitigate that effect.  It’s a great thing to do, so set aside a little time in your schedule to make a difference.  

Thanks in advance for doing your good deed of the day on 6/19!

Trey Hall

No meeting due to club's leaders will be attending RI Conference. 

     On Jan. 1, 2023, Brian D. Freedman began his tenure as president of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP) having served as president-elect since August 2022. As president, Freedman leads regional economic development efforts, advocates for regional priorities, and directs a team of world-class economic development professionals. The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership is a membership-driven organization dedicated to stimulating regional economic development and employment. The organization utilizes a collaborative committee structure engaging over 290 member companies, business professionals, local governments, and educational institutions along with 18 cities and Harris and Galveston counties.

Prior to joining BAHEP, Freedman served as senior manager of State and Local Government Operations, Southwest Region, for The Boeing Company. He was responsible for overseeing state and local government relations activities at multiple Boeing facilities throughout Texas and Colorado. This work included advising on legislative issues impacting Boeing, acting as the liaison with elected officials, communicating key messages, and leading strategic outreach efforts with employees, supplier bases, business organizations, and state, local, and federal officials.

Freedman served as the lead for Legislative Affairs at NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas, before joining Boeing in March 2013. He was responsible for all aspects of communication and relationships between NASA JSC and the U.S. Congress, state and local governments, space-related associations, and citizen-organized space groups.

Preceding his work at NASA, Freedman was the aerospace coordinator and contract administrator for BAHEP. There he coordinated aerospace industry advocacy efforts and managed a portfolio of economic development contracts between the organization and nine municipalities. Freedman serves on numerous community organizations and boards.          

He is a current board member and the past chairman of the board of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and vice chair for Wellby Financial.

Freedman holds a bachelor’s degree in management from Mississippi State University, an MBA with a graduate certificate in finance from Colorado State University, and an executive certificate in strategy and innovation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

So thrilled to have Teri Crawford coming aboard. Please join us to Teri's vision presentation and new Board of Directors Installation by Nancy Anderson, Past District Governor

UNITE FOR GOOD

WITH 

COMPASSION IN ACTION

Mary Sue Shy Anton is an author, writer, and editor. She was born on a dairy farm near the Mississippi River during the Great Depression. One of her most vivid childhood memories is the 1937 flood, when her family evacuated in the middle of the night and lived in the local courthouse for several weeks.

At age 25, after leaving the homeplace to seek her fortune elsewhere, she met Arthur David Anton, recently discharged from the Air Force. After their marriage, she put her husband through school, working as a secretary with a secret clearance at an Air Force base.  With two small children, they settled in southeast Missouri until her husband pursued his dream of becoming a physician. The author returned to work, and Art received his M.D. degree from the University of Missouri, but not before their third child was born. In 1969, the family moved to Texas for Art’s medical practice.

Mary Sue is a graduate of Loretto Academy, Kansas City, Missouri and received a B.A. in history from the University of Houston-Clear Lake (Texas).  She has worked as a computer tutor, genealogy lecturer, soybean farmer, freelance writer and editor.  After publishing a genealogy book with two cousins in 1994, she began writing popular histories.

Today she lives  in League City, Texas where she used her time during the Coronavirus pandemic to write this, her fourth book. Her siblings contributed their own stories to round out her memories and chronicle of her life.

Space Center Rotary is donating snacks to Communities In Schools - Bay Area (CIS) to help support students right here in our local community! 🍎📚

CIS is an incredible organization that works inside schools to connect students with the resources and support they need to thrive. They focus on removing barriers so every child has a real shot at staying in school and reaching their full potential. 🙌

Please come and join us!

When: Wednesday July 16 at 11:30 am

Where: CIS 18333 Egret Bay, Suite 260, Houston, TX 77058

The Bronze Eagles Flying Club of Texas (BEFC), a non-profit charity flying organization and chapter of the Black Pilots of America, Inc. (BPA), was established in 1967 for one of the purposes of promoting disadvantaged youth in their endeavors towards higher education. BEFC offers a variety of services including: free familiarization flights, free training to help further student interest in the field of aviation, and a National Summer Flight Academy Scholarship Program for eligible students.

Free hot dogs, chips, water and sodas provided upon completion of flight from our Volunteer Fly-In Sponsor: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

Note: Be Aware of long wait! It is “HOT”! Stay cool! Drink fluids, wear shorts, sundress, hat, sunglasses & sunscreen!

Special Note: BEFC & Sponsors are not responsible for any Medical Condition, if an illness occur!

When: Saturday July 19

Registration Starts at 9:00 am - 10:00 am 

Where: Signature Aviation Ellington Airport. 

Join fellow Rotarians to meet the kids and chat with them and talk about Rotary International and what we do.  It's a lot of fun. For over 10+ years our Club's Endowment Foundation has sponsored a kids' tuition for the Summer Flight Program. This year our Foundation sponsored 16 years old, Zandler Perry from Missouri City. He is a junior at Sterling High School. Come and meet him! 

John is retired from NASA where he served as the agency's Chief Toxicologist for 25 years. He is a science junkie, having earned advanced degrees in three diffierent sciences - astronomy, chemistry, and pathology. He has been a patient safety activist since the loss of his oldest son due to medical errors in 2002. He is the veteran of many mission trips, including ones to Haiti, Ecuador, and Mexico. He has published two books - A Sea of Broken Hearts and Response Theology, and co-edited a book called The Truth about Big Medicine. He is a scientist and Christian mystic. He enjoys life with his wife Donna who has tolerated him for 48 years, his two children who are loving Christians, and 5 grandchildren. He is currently the Chairperson of the Board for Crossroads at Park Place. 

Samantha Smith serves as a Captain and the Public Information Officer for the Community Volunteer Fire Department. With over 15 years of experience as a first responder in both law enforcement and the fire service, she brings a well-rounded and deeply informed perspective to emergency operations and public communication. She is also an internationally awarded public speaker, known for her ability to connect with diverse audiences on topics of safety, preparedness, and service.

At CVFD, Samantha leads the community outreach division and oversees community engagement, media relations, and public education efforts. Her leadership is focused on building trust, promoting readiness, and advocating for first responder safety. A key area of her current work is supporting STORM Ranch, a state-of-the-art swiftwater training facility dedicated to preparing rescue personnel for water-related emergencies. As severe flooding becomes more common across Texas, STORM Ranch plays a critical role in ensuring that first responders are trained, equipped, and confident in conducting high-risk water rescues. Samantha’s efforts underscore the importance of proactive investment in lifesaving training and operational readiness.

COME AND JOIN US FOR THIS TRADITIONAL PROJECT

WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNER YMCA 

WHERE: Perry Family YMCA Center,

                1700 League City Pkwy, League City, TX 77573

TIME:      6:00 - 8:00 PM

TO VOLUNTEER, PLEASE REACH OUT NURIT

Please Join Us To Drop Off School Supplies!!!

 When: Friday, August 8, 2025

 Time: 11:00am

 Where: Clear Lake Elementary School 

Contact Nurit Hinthorn for more details and logistics.  

NO MEETING TODAY

We'll meet on Thursday  at 7:00 AM in Seabrook. 

See Thursday for details. 

Please Join Us To Drop Off School Supplies!!!

 When: Monday, August 11, 2025

 Time: 10:45am

 Where: Whitcomb Elementary School

Contact Nurit Hinthorn for more details and logistics. 

Please Join Us To Drop Off School Supplies!!!

 When: Monday, August 11, 2025

 Time: 11:30am

 Where: Armand Bayou Elementary School

Contact Nurit Hinthorn for more details and logistics. 

Fundrasing Committee Kickoff Meeting 

Please contact Ute  if you want to join the meeting and or become part of this Committee. This is a virtual meeting. 

Ute A. Scheneider

President 2026-27

Please reach out to Teri Crawford for any questions.

The Committee meets virtually through Zoom. 

Let's join District Governor Thomas Kelchner for our Joint Meeting with our fellow Rotarians of Seabrook Club at the marvelous Lakewood Yacht Club. 

Attendance at this meeting is open to all Space Center Rotarians, Honorary Rotarians, and their guests.

Bill Roach was the Chairman of the Wings Over Houston from 1996 until 2004. Since 2024, he is the Executive Director of Wings Over Houston Airshow-CAF.   He is also a Lifetime Member Commemorative Air Force. He is also a Board member  of the Houston Regional Veteran Chamber of Commerce  since 2021. 

The CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow is an IRC 501(c)(3) community event presented by the volunteer efforts of the Houston Wing, Gulf Coast Wing, and Tora! Tora! Tora! of the Commemorative Air Force, with support from the Lone Star Flight Museum, Collings Foundation-Houston based at Ellington Airport, and the Vietnam War Flight Museum. One of the top air shows in the United States, this premier Houston event is dedicated to showcasing vintage World War II aircraft, along with the thrills of modern aviation, and has supported a variety of local and national charities during its 40-year history.

Dr. Gunjan Narwani is a neurologist in Houston, Texas and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital and Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital.  She received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and has been in practice between 11-20 years. Dr. Gunjan Narwani has expertise in treating Alzheimer's dementia, Parkinson's disease, sleep apnea, among other conditions - see all areas of expertise.

Please reach out to  Nurit Hinthorn for any questions.

The Committee will meet immediately following our meeting. 

No meeting due to Labor Day Observance.

Please reach out to Teri Crawford for any questions.

The Committee meets virtually throught Zoom.

Luanne Newman has been a Rotarian since 2002. Part of the Carol Stream, Illinois (suburban Chicago) club in District 6140 (the home District), she is a Past President who founded their Rotary-sponsored Community Food Drive in 2009 which is still in place today. She takes the “Service Above Self” motto to heart.  

Club Webmaster and past club president/Foundation Chair of the League City club, Luanne has been a member for 7 years. She is the current President of the Fellowship of Rotarian Genealogists and had the opportunity to share information on RI Fellowships at the 2025 Rotary International Convention stage at general sessions.

A family historian at heart, Luanne began “climbing her family tree” in 1989. She started in the Chamber of Commerce industry in 2003 in Illinois and is recently retired from the Clear Lake Area Chamber.

Luanne and her husband Bud live in Seabrook, Texas where they own Amazing.Grace.Gifts,  a pop-up candy business.

JOIN US FOR THIS WONDERFUL SERVICE PROJECT

AT THE CLEAR LAKE FOOD PANTRY

TIME: 07:30 AM - 10:30 AM

The Clear Lake Food Pantry's mission is to believe it is our faith in the love of Jesus Christ that calls us to be a fountain of hope for our fellow man. Through our ministries and following the teachings of Jesus Christ, we strive to help feed the hungry, comfort the cold, and raise up the downtrodden. We know that a helping hand is always worthy in the eyes of the lord.

For more details and volunteering, please contact Nurith Hinthorn.

🎇 Get Ready to Ignite OUR Club! 🎇

Are you ready to transform OUR Rotary Club into a dynamic, engaging, and United Force For Good? Let's attract new members, boost our participation, put OUR Compassion into Action and make a bigger difference in OUR community!!!

Our District is  bringing us an interactive, high-energy experience packed with innovative strategies, fresh ideas, and proven techniques to breathe new life into our club. We'll learn how to:

🌟 Attract and retain passionate members
🌟 Create engaging and impactful meetings
🌟 Amplify our Club's projects
🌟 Foster a culture of energy and enthusiasm
🌟 And so much more!

Join fellow Rotary leaders and members for a day of inspiration, collaboration, and practical takeaways that will empower US to build a truly VIBRANT CLUB.

Our Club is sponsoring the traning fee of $20.00 for members. Please contact Marilyn directly to get you in! Please visit the District page here for other details. 

Mr. Duane Ross has been a key member of the Astronaut Selection Program at NASA since 1978. Duane Ross, has also been involved with the Astronaut Candidate Program at NASA since 1978. He has worked at the Johnson Space Center, in Houston Texas, since 1967, and sat in Mission Control during the moon landing. He spent five decades as the Manager of the Astronaut Selection Program, which means that he has helped select almost every American astronaut in history. 

The Committee meets virually. 

Thanks to Richard Simmons who is leading this meeting, covering for Ute. If you want to join this committee, please reach out Ute Schneider, President Elect. Our current Fundraising Committee members are: Alan Wylie, Becky Unbehagen, Carol Saxe, Marilyn and Wayne Musial, Mike Cornett, Richard Simmons, Royce Walker, Sheila Self, Stan Galanski, Steve Charbonneau, Teri Crawford, and Trey Hall.

The Committee meets virually. 

 If you want to join this committee, please reach out Ute Schneider, President Elect. Our current Fundraising Committee members are: Alan Wylie, Becky Unbehagen, Carol Saxe, Marilyn and Wayne Musial, Mike Cornett, Richard Simmons, Royce Walker, Sheila Self, Stan Galanski, Steve Charbonneau, Teri Crawford, and Trey Hall.

The Haak Winery Story

By Kristen Wollengerg

Please join us this Monday to learn about the the story of the Haak Winery by Kristen Wollenber, Director of Events and Weddings. Please bring your friends, collegaues and family members. 

Join us to learn about Artificial Intelligence -

What is it, and how it IS and WILL BE affecting our Lives

 by Scott Dyson and Stan Galanski. 

Stan Galanski Jr.

Senior IT Executive / Entrepreneur

40 years of Program Management and Engineering experience in Information Technology, with Aerospace and Energy Industry relevancy.  Beginning in 1994, where he wrote his Master’s Thesis on “Expert Systems” at Villanova University, through lengthy tenures at Oracle, Hewlett Packard Enterprises, and CB Technologies, Stan has consistently dealt with the application of the latest computer hardware, software, and database technologies tested and deployed in U.S. Government and Corporate lab environments.  His focus has always been on how to exercise the latest breakthroughs in Information Technology for producing faster, safer, healthier, higher revenue/more affordable solutions across multiple industries.  He views the “knowledge curve” and speed of AI adaptation to be exponential and something each one of us should try to have a fundamental understanding of.

The Committee meets virually. 

If you want to join this committee, please reach out Ute Schneider, President Elect. Our current Fundraising Committee members are: Alan Wylie, Becky Unbehagen, Carol Saxe, Marilyn and Wayne Musial, Mike Cornett, Richard Simmons, Royce Walker, Sheila Self, Stan Galanski, Steve Charbonneau, Teri Crawford, and Trey Hall.

HELP US TO COOK AND DELIVER HOT MEALS FOR THE MERCY TREE, A PLACE FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE IN THE CLEAR LAKE AREA

We will meet at Taylor Lake Christian Church

Time: 9:30 AM

Drop-off at  Ecclesia Clear Lake Church at 11:30 AM

The vision of The Mercy Tree is a caring, mutually respectful environment in which people who are experiencing hoomeless can receive a meal at no cost. 

The Mercy Tree is a nonprofit, 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization.   As such, we are completely dependent on volunteers and donations (monetary and in kind) to remain operational.  

For more details and information about volunteering, please contact Nurit Hinthorn. 

The Texas Rangers are a major division within the Texas Department of Public Safety, with lead investigative responsibility for major violent crimes, unsolved violent crimes, serial criminals, public corruption, public integrity offenses, and officer-involved shootings. The Texas Rangers are also responsible for the state's border security operations program and DPS tactical operations, which includes the Special Operations group, comprised of the DPS Special Weapons and Tactics team, Regional Special Response Teams (SRT's), Ranger Reconnaissance Team, Crisis Negotiations Unit, and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team.

In 2020, the Texas Rangers made 993 felony arrests, and obtained 562 confessions and 537 convictions resulting in three death sentences, 76 life sentences, and 8,531 years sentenced to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

The Texas Ranger Division is comprised of 234 full-time employees, including 166 commissioned Rangers and 68 non-commissioned personnel assigned to the Border Security Operations Center, Joint Operations and Intelligence Centers, and administration.

For Texas Rangers contact information, please visit their website at https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/texas-rangers/contact-information

Celebrating Hope Gala 2025

When: October 9, 2025 @ 6:00 PM

Where: Great Wolf Lodge

This year the Club is sponsoring a Table at the Celebrating Hope Gala 2025 of Anchor Point.  

Anchor Point mission is to champion the future of children by educating and empowering parents because no one is beyond hope.

Please contact Nurit Hinthorn for more information about this sponsorhip and if you want to attend. Table is limited to 8. 

No meeting due to Columbus Day Observance

2025 MOTORCYCLE RIDE TO END POLIO NOW

Ride hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Memorial-Spring Branch and Space Center with the International Fellowship of Motorcycling Rotarians-NA.

Our goal for this year is $10,000.00. We request that each rider reaches a minimun of $500.00. 

Click here for donation. Please select Polio Plus Fund, then in honor of, and write the rider's name or "2025 Motorcycle Ride." Please notify your rider. Donations to the Foundation are tax deductible. 

RIDE DATE: Saturday October 18, 2025

MEETING AT: Meet at Buc'ees Gas Station

11151 Shadow Creek Pkwy Pearland, TX 77584. 

TIME: 9:30 AM  KSU: 10:00 AM  

DESTINATION: The Hotel Blessing

Blessing, Texas

Please reach out to our CLub's riders Ute Schneider or Darryl Smith for any questions. 

Let's Celebrate Together!

"October 24 is World Polio Day"

JOIN US on October 20, Monday meeting and give a warm welcome to our Past-President, Past District Governor Scott Rainey!!! 

Great attendance is important!!!

Our meeting will focus on World Polio Day. We'll be soliciting additional pledges for Polio+. We have gifts for those who pledge.  Let's double our goal!!!

DONATE $$$ HERE. 

District 5890 will award Paul Harris points (per dollar donated) for those who donate during the month of October.  GATES Foundation is matching $ 2 to 1.

October is Polio Eradication Month. 

DONATE HERE. 

AND DON'T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR T-SHIRTS, HATS OR END POLIO NOW SOCKS

For any questions, please contact Wayne Musial, Rotary Foundation Director. 

Please join us to tak a look at the history of the program and insights to where we are today and what  do we need to do to complete the eradication of this devastating disease.

Scott Rainey was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended the University of Oklahoma and is a proud Sooner! Scott is married to Martha Bowles, who he met in church in Clear Lake, TX.Scott trades petrochemicals and fuel products as his day job.

Scott is a member of the Rotary Club of Austin and was previously a member of the Space Center club in Houston. He served as Rotary District 5890 Governor for the year 2020-21.

Scott is a Major Donor, and member of the Paul Harris Society, Polio Plus Society, and White Hat Society.  

For more information about Polio Plus and RI Foundation, please contact our incredible and fantastic Wayne Musial. He will be thrilled to assist you. Donate to the Foundation HERE.

"Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for more than 35 years.

Our goal of ridding the world of this disease is closer than ever."

2025

  GLOW-THE-GREEN 

SETTING UP: Please contact John Branch for setting up details. We may need help with picking up tables/canopy/Botary banners from our storage. We will meet at 5:30 pm. If you volunteered last year same location. 

HANDING OUT CANDIES: Please contact Carol Saxe. We'll be handing out glow sticks and individual candies.

WEATHER: We will inform you if Exploration Green cancels due to bad weather. 

Bring your kids and grandkids to be part of this! Interact will join us!

 HALLOWEEN COSTUMES 

OR

ROTARY T-SHIRTS ARE ENCOURAGED!!!

Let's Continue our Celebration!

October is Polio Eradication Month

We continue with our celebration. Last October 24 it was World Polio Day. Last meeting of the month to make additional pledges for Polio+. 

Polio socks still available 

50-50 with a "guaranteed winner"

Additional Door Prizes

 Let's double our goal!!!

District 5890 will award Paul Harris points (per dollar donated) for those who donate during the month of October. 

 GATES Foundation is matching $2 TO $1 donated to Polio Plus.

For any questions, please contact Wayne Musial, Rotary Foundation Director.