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Making a Difference In Our Community

What a way to kickoff the week!!! Rotary Club Of Space Center donated $10,000 for Clear Creek ISD and $2,500 to the Clear Lake Food Pantry.

Rotarians In Action

Rotary Club Of Space Center went out to help Harvest for the Hungry - Texas this past weekend! Thanks to the Rotarians and their families for spending the day showing #ServiceAboveSelf in ACTION!

Celebrating 60 Years - Space Center Rotary

Thank you so much to everyone who came to the Space Center Rotary - Celebrating 60 Years event! It was a great throwback to the 60s, thanks to PRP Entertainment, and a walk down memory lane honoring all of the Rotarians who helped us get to 60 years of service above self.

YMCA's Backpack Stuffing Initiative

Space Center Rotary truly excelled at the YMCA backpack stuffing initiative! We not only contributed to the event, but we also took on the task of assembling the Back-to-School Teacher Appreciation supplies. It was a productive and fulfilling evening, showcasing our commitment to supporting our local educators and students as they prepare for the new school year. Thank you Rotarians for all of your donations and hard work!!

Thanking Our Soldiers!

Space Center Rotary donated 2 trunkfuls of snacks, magazines, and hygiene products to our military to provide them with comforts from home and remind them they are appreciated. Thank you to Trudy and Ronnie, who founded this organization over 20 years ago and continue to support our troops. Rotary Club Of Space Center is honored to support this meaningful cause.

60th Year Celebration - Aug. 9

Come get your GROOVE on with us as we celebrate 60 years of Space Center Rotary! Join us for an evening of dining, sipping, dancing, door prizes, costume prizes, and more. Come dressed in your favorite 60s or casual attire. This event is open to all Rotarians and Non-Rotarians. Click to Purchase Tickets

2024 Annual Golf Tournament

What a wonderful day for the Annual Space Center Rotary Golf Tournament! Thank you to all of our sponsors and players for supporting our event to help veterans organizations!

Register Today for Golf Tournament - May 20

Join us for our 2024 Charity Golf Tournament to be held at Bay Oaks Country Club on Monday May 20^th.

Space Center Rotary Supports Bay Area Turning Point

On Thursday evening BATP ( Bay Area Turning Point) had a gathering to create awareness for Sexual Abuse & Child Abuse Awareness at Clear Lake Park off of NASA Road 1. Several of our SCR members joined in the walk and gathering to be supportive. ( SCR President Randy & wife Cathy, Carol & Jim, Olive, Stephanie, & Madella all showed up!). Kudos to Kat Clemmons for putting this all together. BATP is one of the organizations SCR supports throughout the year.

Annual Charity Golf Tournament - May 20

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Check Presentation to Dash Gordon Foundation

President Randy Straach asking Tim Glover of the Dash Gordon Foundation to sign and write a short paragraph of inspiration in the front of the book that will be given in his name to an elementary school. Also, a check was presented to Tim Glover. The Dash Gordon exists to stimulate and build awareness of the Special Needs, Disabled, and At-Risk Communities.

Congratulations Sean

Sean Landis who won the second place prize for the Leap for Mankind Award Raffle. He won $1000 Moody Garden Gift Certificates. Congrats to Sean!

3 rd Annual LEAP ( Leadership, Excellence, Achievement, Philanthropy) Awards

2024 LEAP Award Sponsors

Thank You Annual Sponsors!

LEAP for Mankind Awards Gala Event

Join us on Saturday February 24, 2024 6:15pm-9:00pm for our LEAP for Mankind Awards Gala Event at South Shore Harbor Resort, 2500 South Shore Blvd, League City, TX 77573. Tickets are $150 each or you can sponsor a table of 8 for $1600. Click to buy tickets.

Buy Your Raffle Tickets!

Enter your chance to win one of the prizes shown in the graphic above! Tickets are $100 each. Read LEAP Raffle Terms and Conditions.

Welcome Kat!

Kat Clemons became official member of SCR today—she completed her list! Yahoo!

Space Center Rotary In Action

Space Center Rotarians donated and delivered over 220 pairs of socks during “Socktober” to Bay Area Turning Point today!

Supporting the 2023 Operation Turkey

We're delighted to announce that the Space Center Rotary has made a generous $1000 donation to Operation Turkey 2023! 🦃 As a community-driven organization, we understand the importance of coming together to support those in need, especially during the holiday season.

Donation for Bay Area Turning Point

A big shoutout and an immense thank you to Bay Area Turning Point for their unwavering dedication and tireless efforts in supporting individuals and families in need. Your commitment to making a positive difference in our community is truly inspiring.

The services and support you provide to those affected by domestic violence and abuse are invaluable. Your organization offers hope, empowerment, and safety to those who need it most, allowing them to rebuild their lives and find strength within themselves.

Nominate for the 2024 LEAP Awards

The LEAP Awards are presented annually by the Rotary Club of Space Center and awarded to community members that embody the Rotary 4-Way Test, have made significant humanitarian contribution within at least one of the Rotary Areas of (Service) Focus, and demonstrate the core principles of the LEAP Award:

Leadership – Excellence – Achievement – Philanthropy

The Rotary Areas of Service Focus Include:

1. Peace and conflict prevention/resolution

2. Disease prevention and treatment

3. Water and sanitation

4. Maternal and child health

5. Basic education and literacy

6. Economic and community development

7. Supporting the environment

Click to here to nominate

Sept 11 - Dr Jack Bacon

We'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Jack Bacon for his recent update on the Osiris mission and his new adventure with Viking to Antarctica.

Thank you, Dr. Jack Bacon, for your unwavering support and for sharing your expertise with us. Your passion for space is an inspiration to us all as we continue to explore the cosmos together! 🌌🙏 #SpaceExploration #NASA #ThankYouDrBacon

Aiding in the Recovery of Human Trafficking

Presentation on Tharseo Place, “a dwelling place for the brave and courageous” —a safe haven and place of recovery for young women aged 14 to 17 recovering from human trafficking. Their motto is “Have Courage: Be Brave”. Stan G and Randy S presented $5000 to Tharseo Place for their continuing work to aid in recovery of Human Trafficking.

Aug. 14th - Dennis Paul

Dennis Paul, Texas House District 129 Representative was our guest speaker today at SCR and shared insights of the 88th Legislative Session.

YMCA Operation Backpack

We did it! 🙌🎉 We are thrilled to share the incredible success of our recent service project – packing an astounding 1,200 backpacks for YMCA Operation Backpack at the Perry Family YMCA (League City, TX)! 🎒💙

Together, we poured our hearts and dedication into this meaningful initiative, ensuring that young minds are equipped for success as they head back to school.

Thank you Paul Harris Fellows!

Cindy is a new Paul Harris Fellow!

Janet received her Level 6 pin!

🎉 Congratulations to Cindy and Janet on becoming Paul Harris Fellows! Your dedication to service and commitment to making a positive impact in your community is truly inspiring. Your hard work and contributions have not gone unnoticed. Here's to the incredible difference you both are making! 🙌🏼🌟

August 7 - Bay Area Alliance

A heartfelt thank you to Executive Director Amanda McLaughlin for shedding light on the remarkable impact she's spearheading through the Bay Area Alliance for Youth and Families. Your dedication to creating positive change and fostering growth within the community is truly commendable. Your insights and passion serve as an inspiration to us all. Keep up the amazing work, Amanda!

July 24 Meeting

Red Badger Steve Charbonneau shared some of his story of who he is and what he does! Steve is a commercial banker ( UH graduate) who is married with two small children. Although he did not grow up with Rotary, one of the things he really appreciates about SCR is the sense of community it shares with its members!

Volunteers Needed - August 8th

Save the date! August 8 at 6 pm at Perry YMCA for stuffing backpacks for our CCISD students. Come be helping hands!!

Collecting School Supplies

We will be collecting new classroom supplies for our teachers at Armand Bayou, Clear Lake & Whitcomb Elementary for the next 3 weeks and then assembling teacher gift boxes with the supplies. Watch for a list of supplies to come out this week!

July 17 - Unbound Now Houston

A huge shoutout and heartfelt thanks to Kerri Taylor for delivering a powerful and informative talk on Unbound Now Houston! Your insights on the mission and vision of Unbound Now Houston were both enlightening and inspiring. Thank you for sharingharing your knowledge and for being a driving force behind this remarkable initiative. We are grateful for your dedication to making a difference in the lives of others. Let's continue to support Unbound Now Houston!

July 10 Meeting - New Rotary Year

It’s a brand new year in Rotary! And our new SCR President Randy Straach is off and running!! President Randy challenges us—Are we a member of a Rotary Club…. Or… Are we a Rotarian?

Delivering $$$ to Random Acts of Kindness & CCHT

Adrienne Sun delivering Random Act of Kindness gift to Paulette Leslie.

Donation to Bay Area Assistance League

SCR's $1,000 donation to the Bay Area Assistance League, selected as the recipient by Mary Alys Cherry (who was recognized at this year's LEAP Awards Gala).

June 26 Meeting

Induction of new member Kat Clemons (second from left), along with President Stan Galanski, Cindy DeWease (her sponsor) and Julia Gallagher (her mentor).

Installation Event for DG Heather Rimato

SCR Member attendance at the Installation Event for our new Governor, Heather Rimato, on Saturday, 17 June.

Induction Ceremony at El Tiempo

District Governor-Elect, Heather Rimato, inducting the new President for SCR (Randy Straach)

District Governor-Elect, Heather Rimato, inducting the new Officers for SCR (Adrienne Sun, Bill Geissler, and Marilyn Musial)

Blood Drive on June 22

Trey Hall informed the members that the 3rd Annual Blood Drive with (partners) Rothe Industries and MD Anderson will take place on June 22 from 12 noon to 5 pm

June 5- Charles Tinsley

Charles Tinsley speaking about Scouts America, and how they are impacting the Community.

Space Center Supports Summer Programs

$200 checks were presented to three schools for summer education programs from local SCR community service projects. Pictured: Madella from SCR, Summer from Armand Bayou, Cheryl from Clear Lake a City, and Mariah from Whitcomb Elementary.

2023-34 Clear Lake High School Interact Leaders

Tia, Peter, Parivish, and Wyatt standing with Adrienne Sun, SCR Sponsor and John Branch.

Welcome New Member, Nurit!

Nurit presented with her SCR Certificate!

SCR Scholarship Award Winners

And the winners are....Hailey and Brandon!

Thank You Sponsors!

2023 Golf Tournament

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May 1 - Teacher of the Year Awards Luncheon

Stan Galanski with Jennifer Ramsey - Wedgewood Elementary School

May 8 - Rotary Youth Exchange Students

Always good to hear from our high school Exchange Students who are about to wrap up their school year and share their wonderful school year adventures! Mario will be our exchange student headed to Germany this next fall.

Phil Hampton Receiving His Assistant Governor of the Year Award

Phil Hampton (Assistant Governor), Mindi Snyder (Governor)

District 5890 Conference in Fort Worth

- Randy Straach (President Elect), Heather Rimato (Governor-Elect), Kathy Straach (PE Wife)

SCR Attendees at the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement

Some of the SCR Attendees at the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement (RNASA) Gala - Wayne and Marilyn Musial and Randy and Kathy Straach

April 24 - Meeting

Julia Gallagher spoke about her experience interviewing great candidates for the CCISD Teacher of the Year

Darrell Smith sharing his recent experience riding a motorcycle for 220 miles to raise money for Polio Plus

April 17 - Meeting

Banner exchange between SCR President Stan Galanski and Past President, Arlington Texas RC, Dwayne Le. Dwayne was the meeting's Program Speaker

Past RI Director, Suzi Howe, generating enthusiasm for upcoming RI Convention in Melbourne, Australia

Space Center Rotary Attends Club Leader Training

PRI Director Suzi Howe, Assistant Governor Marilyn Musial, President Stan Galanski, PP Darrell Smith, and SCR Director Madella Williams in attendance at Club Leadership Training this past Saturday.

Opening Slide of District Governor-Elect Heather Ramato's Presentation illustrating the Teaming Effort for RY 2023-2024, analogous to a "Sports Team in their Locker Room, ready to take to the field".

April 10 Meeting

President Stan Galanski awarding a $300 check to Warren Renander, Treasurer of the Bay Area Youth Singers ... to help fund young kids attending this Summer's choir camp.

President Stan Galanski (left) and Director, Gary Renola (right) presenting Steve Charbonneau (center) with his New Member Certificate, Pin, and Red Badge.

May 15th - Charity Golf Tournament

Charity Golf Tournament

Bay Oaks Country Club

14545 Bay Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77059

Monday, May 15, 2023 - 11:00am Tee Time

Click to Register/Sponsor

Space Center Rotary Supporting our Military

Space Center Rotary delivers to H.O. M.E. ( Helping Our Military Endure)! Thanks to all Space Center Rotarians who brought magazines, books, DVD’s, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hygiene items, and packaged snacks for our Military Men and Women in service!

What a great service Ron & Trudy Duhon are providing for our service men and women who guide, guard and protect others! Thanks to our deliver team of John, Marilynn, Susan & Madella

April 3 - Debbie Korth Deputy Program Manager of the Orion Program for NASA

Debbie Korth, Deputy Program Manager for the Artemis (back to the Moon) Program.

Depiction of how the Orion Vehicle will separate from its rocket stage

March 20 Program

SCR President-Elect Randy Straach and SCR Member John Branch presenting a $1,000 Donation to LEAP AWARD recipient Discovery Green's David Sharp

PDG and President of the Veterans Rotary Club, Bob Gephard, presenting SCR President, Stan Galanski, with a Certificate of Appreciation for SCR's participation in Operation Turkey last October

Local Act of Kindness Program

Space Club Rotary, president, Stan Galanski, presenting a check to Higher Up Texas Hillary Gramm to provide emergency support to a young woman in need. This is part of SCR’s Local Act of Kindness Program

Special Presentation - Honoring First Responders

Honoring our First Responders today at SCR! What a great way to see service above self in action!!

RIPE Gordon McAnally’s visit to Clear Lake

Gordon meeting the On-Duty Flight Director for Space Station Mission Control.

Gordon standing in front of the JSC Flight Control Centers main display board - depicting the special occasion of his visit.

SCR Past President Mike Porterfield giving Gordon an explanation of how the Peace Pole Project originated and came to fruition.

Welcome New Rotarians!

Stan Galanski awarding new membership to Space Center Rotary to Becky Trout Unbehagen, with her Mentor (Marilyn Musial) and Sponsor (Julia Gallagher) to her left respectively.

2023 LEAP Awards a Success!

At the Space Center LEAP Awards, we honored Bob Mitchell, immediate past President of Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, pictured with his wife Joan. Mary Alys Cherry was honored for her professional and philanthropy work. And Exploration Green! CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!

Young Rotarian in the Making!

A young Rotarian in the making! Richard’s son who helped hand out roses on Valentines Day to seniors!

March 6 - Recording Artist, Kelly McGuire

Award winning songwriter, entertainer, recording artist Kelly McGuire was present to entertain us!

Feb. 27 - Robert Stoveken

2023 LEAP for Mankind Awards Gala - March 4th

Come join us for our 2nd Annual LEAP for Mankind Awards & Gala on Saturday, March 4th 6:15PM at the Hilton Nasa Clear Lake, 300o East Nasa Parkway, Houston! Tickets are $125 per person.

Each year, the LEAP for Mankind Awards recognizes an individual and a business exemplifying Leadership, Excellence, Achievement and Philanthropy, while making a significant impact on the current and future lives of the families of the Bay Area.. This year's honorees are Robert "Bob" Mitchell for the Individual Award and Exploration Green Conservancy for the business award. There will also be special honorary tribute to Mary Alys Cherry for her tireless support of non-profits and philanthropic causes in the Bay Area for more than 50 years.

Donation to SCRCEF

A donation of $975 was presented to Space Center Rotary Club Endowment Foundation.

Space Center Rotary Supports Unbound Now

SCR presented $5000 to Unbound Now with Kerri Taylor & Amanda Baetz, who were in attendance to receive the gift to continue the work against human trafficking here in the local area.

Jan 30 - Space Center Rotary Club Endowment Foundation

Space Center Rotary Club Endowment Foundation, (a 501c3 non-profit established in 1991) brought today’s program. Leaders John Branch, Darryl Smith and Bob Wren presented several different aspects of the SCRCEF. It’s SCR philanthropic, charitable, educational, humanitarian way of supporting the Clear Lake Area for both individuals and businesses.

The Endowment Foundation has supported these programs—

$30,000 for CCISD “Leader in Me” at Space Center Intermediate School.

$10,000 th the University of Houston Clear Lake Autism Society

$15,500 for Houston Hurricane Harvey Relief

$15,000 Fallen Astronaut Memorial Project

$10,000 Unbound Now to fight against human trafficking

YOU too, SCR, can be a Floyd Boze Fellow by donating $1000 to the SCRCEF. All donations are dispersed among local projects in the Clear Lake Area.

At the conclusion of todays club meeting, two checks were issued!

Rotary Fights Human Trafficking

This past week, Space-Center-Rotary Club participated in the “Not-in-My-City Campaign, sponsored by Unbound Now - Houston. This event asked us to visit local businesses in the Clear Lake City area, advise the owners of the presence of human sex trafficking in this region, and ask them if we would allow us to post signs in bathrooms and vending areas that would offer victims (or observers of this crime) a number to call and seek help and assistance. Over 25 businesses were contacted and 75% of them offered their immediate support.

Space Center Rotary Supporting the Community

SCR gifted YMCA with $2500 check today so they can further their programs for the community!

Jan 23 - Karla Kay, founding director of Artist Boat

Todays guest speaker was Karla Kay, the founding director of Artist Boat— a 501(c)(3) begun in 2003 to provide unique eco-art programs that provide hands-on, place-based and experimental learning in the context of marine ecosystems and coastal margins of the Texas Coast.

Through Karla Kay’s leadership, 180,000 youth and members of the public have restored 60+ acres of coastal habitats, created public art interpreting coastal ecosystems on 50 campuses and the Galveston Seawall. Check out the website— artistboat.org for more information about programs and opportunities.

Jerry Smith Awarded Paul Harris

Jerry Smith was recognized by President Stan Galanski of receiving his Paul Harris Fellow Award plus 2 today! Yeah, Jerry!

Jan 9 - Dr. Tanyss Munro

We had a very inspirational and enlightening program via Zoom by Dr. Tanyss Munro who spoke about the uniqueness of the Amarok Society changing children’s lives through educating women in Bangladesh. Dr Munro and the Amarok Society are making life long changes in people’s lives through education.

By educating women and mothers, they in turn are educating children and communities are being transformed! Since 2006, they have developed a unique approach to provide the most marginalized children quality education. For their work, they have been the recipients of the Queen Elizabeth 2 Diamond Jubilee Medal.

Truly, an inspiration to imagining how we can all make a difference, one life at a time! Way to serve the world!!!

Wine Tasting & Car Raffle at BMW Clear Lake

We love a party at Space Center Rotary ! Thanks to Randy Straach, Mike Hesse, Stan Galanski , Good Vibes, and the BMW of Clear Lake! The winner of the 2022 Ultimate BMW Raffle is Mason Galanski. See the photos

Nov. 5 - Spreading Holiday Cheer

One of the highlights of today was gifting a local chapter of Habitat for Humanity, Freeman Public Library of Clear Lake, and Bay Area Turning Point with checks for the community service work they do!

Honduras Recipients from WASH Project

Thank you message from the community of Escuapa for our WASH project in Honduras in partnership with Pure Water for the World.

Congratulations Paul Harris Recipients - Alan & Mike

Mike Cornett receiving his PH+5 pin from Suzie Howe

Alan Wylie receiving his PH+8 pin from Suzie Howe

Nov 28 - Maria Inestroza, Pure Water for the World

Maria Inestroza, Latin American Director for Pure Water for the World (PWW) reports (over Zoom) on our Global Grant partnership to bring WASH facility to schools in Honduras.

Congratulations to Paul Harris Recipients!

Proud Club moment! We presented 5 club members with their Paul Harris Fellow Pins and PH+ Pins. Great job Rotarians!!

Nov. 14 - Club Assembly

Club Assembly Day, whereby our Officers and Directors reported on what SCR had accomplished so far this RY and what was in store for the 2nd Half.

Rise Against Hunger Update

The meals from our Rise Against Hunger Service Project on 8/6/2022 have been shipped in a container totaling 285,120 meals from the Rise Against Hunger Houston warehouse. The meals will be received by their in-country partner, Convoy of Hope in Philippines. GREAT JOB Rotarians!

Oct. 31 - Bob Gebhard, Operation Turkey

Bob Gebhard, Rotary Club of Greater Houston Veterans and former PDG joined us at Space Center Rotary today to talk TURKEY!

That’s Operation Turkey!

Get involved!

Wednesday—Nov 23 from 7:30 am to 8 pm

Prep & prepare food to help feed thousands of Houstonians on Thanksgiving Day!

Or…. Come out on Thanksgiving Day from 7:30 am to 12 noon to help package and/ or deliver meals.

We will be at the Pasadena site—American Legion Post 521 on 2221 Preston Street.

Go to Operationturkey.com to register and make a difference in the community this Thanksgiving!

Congratulations to newly installed member Bill Howe as a part of Space Center Rotary!

Oct 24 - Terry Ziegler

Space Center was happy to have Terry Ziegler, District 5890 Rotary foundation chair, and past District Polio plus chair, come and speak to Space Center Rotary on the latest progress with Rotary‘s plan to eradicate polio. Past Rotary International Director, Suzi Howe, made the introductions. Members stayed afterwards to fill bags with candy for the exploration green Halloween event this coming Saturday.

Ultimate Raffle and Food & Wine Event

Tickets are now on sale for the ULTIMATE CAR RAFFLE!! Tickets are $100 each with a maximum of 500 tickets sold. The drawing will be held on December 11, 2022 at the "LIVE DRAWING AND FOOD & WINE TASTING EVENT" at the BMW of Clear Lake at 6:30PM. Tickets for the EVENT are $50. Buy tickets online. See Car Raffle Terms and Conditions.

Oct. 17 - Eric Berger

Today at Space Center Rotary we were gifted with a presentation by Eric Berger who shared details of the Rise of Commercial Space Industry. The room was packed and very attentive as to what Eric had to share!

Thanks to all who brought candy for the Exploration Green Glow-on -the Green Event that we will be participating in on October 29 from 4 to 8 pm. Contact John Branch for details.

Oct 3 - Barbara Cutsinger

Rotary Club of Space Center ( or Space Center Rotary as we sometimes call it!) met today at Pomodoro’s for lunch and program by Barbara Cutsinger from Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership.

Barbara shared building projects that are undergoing construction happening in the Bay Area. Wow!!! Lots going on to make a difference in businesses as well as residential!! Our next meeting is October 17 at 12 noon! ( no meeting next week on Oct. 10 due to holiday.)

Sept 26 - Marianne Dyson

How exciting to have Marianne Dyson, mother of one of our own SCR members—Scott B Dyson—to speak today at Space Center Rotary. Marianne is a past NASA Mission Controller and published author who has written several books, including “A Passion for Space—Adventures of a Pioneering Female NASA Flight Controller”.

Donation to CC Education Foundation

CCISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Karen Engle, and Dr Laura MacKay, along with Ward Elementary Principal Jaclyn Rhee and Greg Ploss, a representative from the CC Education Foundation expressed grateful thanks to SCR for our financial support.

Our Club had awarded a $3000 gift last year to Clear Creek Educational Foundation to this effort. And, today, we were able to present a check for $5000 to CCEF to continue the great work they are doing in RCC at the elementary school level!

Way to go, Space Center Rotary for reaching out to the community!

Sept 19 - speaker Dr. Laura MacKay, CCISD coordinator of RCC

Today at our Space Center Rotary meeting we had guest speaker Dr. Laura MacKay, CCISD coordinator of RCC—Robotics, Coding and Computational Thinking to share what’s been happening at Ward Elementary School in this exciting learning adventure!

Sept 12 - Andria Balough, Director of STEM-E.org

Space Center Rotary gathered today for our weekly Monday lunch club meeting. First speaker today was Andria Balough, Director of STEM-E.org.

Visit with District Governor, Mindi Snyder

Seabrook Rotary Club and Rotary of Space Center met together for fellowship and breakfast together bright and early ( 7 am!) to hear District Governor 5890 Mindi Snyder share her vision of Imagine Rotary!

Guest Speaker, CCISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Karen Engle

Michelle Patrick-Krueger introduced her friend and colleague and our very own SCR member CCISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Karen Engle to SCR meeting on August 29. Dr Engle gave The State of the District 2022-23 overview focusing on “Our People, Purpose & Our Promise”.

Join Us for Official DG Visit, Mindi Snyder

JOIN US for a joint "Breakfast Meeting with the Seabrook Rotary Club on Thursday, 8 September, at 7:00 AM at the Lakewood Yacht Club. This meeting is billed as a "District Governor Collaborative Visit", allowing the District Governor, Mindi Snyder, to visit and deliver her annual update to multiple clubs in close proximity.

Interact Advisor Lauren Ebow with our foreign exchange Kids

Clear Lake High School's Interact Advisor with our three Foreign Exchange Students. This was taken at the High School Activities Fair by the SCR Youth Services Leader, Adrienne Sun.

Guest Speaker, Bart Womack, CEO of Eden Grow Systems

Bart Womack, CEO of Eden Grow Systems

How cool is this! It’s an automated in door aeroponics growing system that allows you to grow 32, 64, or even 96 plants per tower, 365 days a year. Towers of the plants you can grow include tomorrow, peppers, lettuce, basil, cilantro, eggplant, kale, beans, beets, broccoli, carrots, radishes, grapes, cantaloupe and much more!

Stan Galanski, Bart Womack, and Jim DeForest) Jim is a member of SCR and recommended Bart speak to the club.

Guest speaker Dan Reilly, meteorologist from the National Weather Service

He shared some interesting facts:

1. We are only 14 percent through hurricane season— and here you thought we were halfway through! Nope!

2. Run from water, hide from wind!

3. Most storms form in the gulf! Not much time to prepare!

4. Remember— now is the time to prepare! Have food and water, keep the car gas tank full, have extra cash on hand, batteries and medicines on hand. Now would be a good time to do a home insurance check-up!

5. Website—Hurricanes.gov can give you up to date information.

President Stan Galanski Thanks Dan Reilly

Meet Our Rotary Youth Exchange Outbound Students

Eleanor and Tarali are out outbound students— Eleanor (in yellow) to Spain , Tarali (in black) to Belgium. Jane ,another one of our youth outbound exchange students (who is going to Germany) was not able to be with us today.

Meet our Inbound Rotary Youth Exchange Students

Lasse (white shirt) is from Denmark and Ebba (blue shirt) is from Sweden—they will be in CCISD this year, both at Clear Lake. Lasse is interested in cross country running and Ebba wants to go to an Astros game!

Packing Meals for the Hungry

Rotarians hard at work this past Saturday at the Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing Event! We packed over 10,000 meals for the hungry. See the photos.

Ebba, our First Rotary Youth Exchange has Arrived

Aug 1 Program - Stan Galanski

Our very own President Stan Galanski led the program on the importance of data driven information and its implementation. The title of the Presentation was "New Technologies for the Refinery of the Future'', a project he has been leading for 4 years at Texmark Chemical, in Galena Park, Texas (along the Houston Ship Channel).

First Meeting at New Venue - Pomodor's Restaurant in Clear Lake

A packed house at Pomodoro’s Cucina Italiana on Pineloch in Houston. Meraviglioso! (That’s wonderful in Italian!). Great food and even better fellowship and friendship! Look at all those smiling faces!

SCR Program Meeting July 25 - Andrea Wilson, CEO Longhorn Project

Andrea Wilson, CEO of the Longhorn Project and Program Presenter, with President, Stan Galanski

Michelle Patrick-Kruger (SCR Programs Director), Andrea Wilso (The Longhorn Project), and Stan Galanski (SCR President) holding up two tapestries picturing two Longhorns (called Oreo and George Abbey) that graze next to the Johnson Space Center.

Congratulations Janet!

Member Janet Trewin receiving her Paul Harris +5 Pin ... Congratulations to Janet!

Reminder - Dues are Due!

All Membership Dues need to be collected by 30 June. Credit Card payments can be made at ==> https://rotaryclubofspac.securepayments.cardpointe.com/pay

SCR Meeting Program for 18 July - RIPE Gordon McInally

Congratulations 2022-23 Officers and Directors

Reinstallment of SCR Officers and Directors for RY 2022-2023 - held on 11 July 2022

Welcome New Member - Susan Galanski

Super special day! RIPE Gordan McInally performed the induction ceremony for our newsest member, Susan Galanski. WELCOME Susan!! Pictured (Left to Right) - Stan Galanski, Suzi Howe, Susan Galanski, Madella Williams

Kippy Caraway Receives Paul Harris Pin

We were proud to present Kippy Caraway with her Paul Harris +4 Pin. Thank you Kippy for your support of the Rotary Foundation!

Volunteers Needed - Backpack Stuffing Event

Volunteers are needed for a Backpack Stuffing Event on August 10th at 6:30PM at the Perry Family YMCA in League City, League City TX 77573. Contact Madella Williams to sign-up!

Rotary International President-Elect, Gordon McInally to Visit

Rotary International President-Elect Gordon McInally as our speaker this Monday, July 18th about Rotary International Peace Initiatives. This is going to be fantastic meeting that you won't want to miss!!!

His Bio:

Gordon joined Rotary in 1984 at age 26. A member of the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, he has served as president and vice president of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland (RIBI). He has also served RI as a director and on several committees, including as an adviser to the 2022 Houston Convention Committee and chair of the Operations Review Committee.

Gordon says he looks forward to working with members to build new Rotary clubs and groups. “My vision is that Rotary should exist everywhere in a style to suit everyone who has the desire to be part of us and to help us do good in the world,” he says.

Supporting our Veterans

Learn More the Rise Against Hunger Mission

Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing Event

Volunteer are needed for the Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing Event for Saturday, August 6th at the Taylor Lake Christian Church, 1730 Old Kirby Road, Seabrook, TX 77586 from 8am-12pm. Click to Register

Ultimate Raffle 2021-2022

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Salute to Women in Rotary

The Rotary Club of Space Center Welcomes Our New Member, Taylor McConnell!

SCR Feeding Families in Need

Bringing meals to CCISD families needing additional help during the quarantine.

Visit us and see what we do!!

Serving Our Community

Serving Over 200 families in our community ...

Space Center Rotary Helps Save Lives!

Space Center Rotary Club is the International Partner on this Global Grant to help save lives of refugees and local women and children in Cucuta, Columbia.

Bill Davis said "Another wonderful Rotary day in Cúcuta, Colombia.
We visited the second and third Global Grants developed by Gladys Maldonado both at the Erasmo Meoz hospital in Cúcuta. A $55,000 project to provide equipment for the pediatric ward (RC of Baytown) and $127,000 to provide equipment for the Gynecology ward (RC of Space Center). The hospital President was most appreciative."

"These Colombians are so kind. I was able to complement the hospital for their compassionate assistance provided to the Venezuelans under most difficult conditions. More than one half of the patients are Venezuelans having fled their homeland. Cúcuta is in the border with VZ."

Bill Davis, second from the left, is a member of the Rotary Club of Humble and a master at creating partnerships between Rotary Clubs and Districts to make Humanitarian Service Happen!! Bill was able to redirect the funding we had originally raised for a WASH project in Ethiopia to this awesome project after the Ethiopia project had to be cancelled due to the security risk in the region.

OPERATION BACKPACK

Club members donated supplies and then volunteered at the E. A. Smith YMCA to help pass them out to the kids. Awesome #PEOPLEOFACTION!!!!

Installations 2018-2019

Ready for a New Year

Fun on the Greens ... Thank you

Many Thanks to our Many Sponsors

CCISD Teachers of the Year 2018

Clear Creek ISD Honors Outstanding Educators at Annual Teacher of the Year Luncheon

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The Rotary Clubs of Space Center, Seabrook and League City honored Clear Creek Independent School District’s 44 campus Teachers of the Year at a luncheon at South Shore Habour Resort and Conference Center on Monday, May 21, 2018. During the luncheon, the 2018 CCISD Elementary Teacher of the Year "Crystal Starke" of Mossman Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the Year "Anita Lewis" of Westbrook Intrmediate were announced from a field of six finalists.

Beyond educating students, the following teachers have also been identified as a leader on their campus, working collaboratively with co-workers to improve the school culture. CCISD congratulates the 2018 campus Teachers of the Year:

Elementary

Armand Bayou Elementary Alexia Scott

Bauerschlag Elementary Danielle Derouen

Bay Elementary Jordan Barber

Brookwood Elementary
Kirsten Clason

Clear Lake City Elementary Valerie Strickland

Falcon Pass Elementary
Ashley Bedell

Ferguson Elementary
Laura Pearson

Gilmore Elementary
Katherine Wright

Goforth Elementary Samantha Smith

Greene Elementary Christin Anderson

Hall Elementary Archon Auzenne

Hyde Elementary Amy Etzel

Landolt Elementary Liliana Martinez

League City Elementary Sara Jones

McWhirter Elementary Leena Elmore

Mossman Elementary Crystal Starke

North Pointe Elementary Shara Mills

Parr Elementary Anna Lowery

Robinson Elementary Julie Mills

Ross Elementary Heather Sandoval

Stewart Elementary Sarah Vining

Ward Elementary Melissa Roe

Weber Elementary Kelly Nerada

Wedgewood Elementary Alyssa Markowski

Whitcomb Elementary Melinda Bujnoch

White Elementary Brenda Magee

Secondary

Bayside Intermediate Lauren Douglas

Brookside Intermediate
Shelley Koehler

Clear Creek Intermediate Janet Hawes

Clear Lake Intermediate
Anastacia Cooper

Creekside Intermediate
Amanda Ripple

League City Intermediate
Paige Hassmann

Seabrook Intermediate
Erin Lusk

Space Center Intermediate
Kelly Francis

Victory Lakes Intermediate
Kathleen Bucher

Westbrook Intermediate
Anita Lewis

Clear Brook High School Ann Daley

Clear Creek High School Kylie Kunefke

Clear Falls High School
Debbie Bacon

Clear Horizons High School
Valerie Foskit

Clear Lake High School
Jodieth Seeger

Clear Path High School
Marcia Gschwind

Clear Springs High School
Kristin Pena

Clear Views High School
Kimberly Hart

Thank you "Fore The Troops" Hole Sponsors

Golf Tournament benefits "Camp Hope" & "Impact A Hero"

California Rotarians join our club to help Harvey Victims

EARLYACT/FIRSTKNIGHT kicks off for the year!!

Wow!! Once again a fantastic ceremony yesterday for our first one of this year. If you haven't had a chance to volunteer and help at one of the ceremonies, I strongly suggest you do this, it will be the best thing you do that day! Our club's positive impact on these students, educators, and families is priceless.

Sir James on stage, waiting on the next honoree

A Rotarian making a difference in a child!

Rotarians and Sir James ready to be #PEOPLEOFACTION

An Honoree and her family

Squire Alan - Ready for action!!

A new addition - a student group now opens the ceremony.

This just keeps getting better and better!!!!!

Operation Backpack at the E.A. Smith YMCA

Rotarians In Action - People Of Action - Helping hundreds of kids get ready for school!!

Houston Food Bank Service Day

#5: Is it FUN!!!!!!

The Four Way Test does have a #5!! Pics from District Governor Bill Palko's installation banquet on June 23, 2017.

Farewell to Jaeo & Alice International Youth Exchange Students

Kim Scofield hosted a going away party for our International Youth Exchange students Jaeo and Alice. Below, Alan and Kim bid them farewell and Bon Voyage!!

RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS TO THE HOWELL FAMILY

It was our pleasure and honor to present this Random Act of Kindness check to Michael Howell on Saturday. The Howell family lost their house and all belongings, with the exception of the laptop shown partially melted in the pictures. They have 2 sons and are caring for their granddaughter right now also. Thanks to our club for caring and reaching out to help folks in need.

Gates Foundation increases donation level to fight Polio!!

Bill Gates and John Cena discuss how they are helping Rotary's quest to wipe polio from the earth!!

Click here: John Cena goes one-on-one with Bill Gates about anti-polio campaign - TODAY.com

Last Ceremony for our Beloved Sir James!!

Great CCISD Teacher of the Year Ceremony today

Two Districts: 5890 & 5910; Three Rotary Clubs: Space Center, Seabrook, & League City and a bunch of awesome CCISD Teachers!!!

Interact serves Habitate for Humanity

Great Students and a Great Cause!!

Space Center Rotary Club supports Harris County Youth Village's Food Drive

EarlyAct/FirstKnight Ceremony Jan. 17th

Another Local Random Act of Kindness by Space Center Rotary!!

"Helping others through the gift of giving is such a gratifying experience for me and on today which is “ Giving Tuesday “ , with the help of the Space Center Rotary I was able to do just that and what a blessing it was. I would personally like to thank the Space Center Rotary for helping me make this single mom and her family’s life a little easier and hopefully their new house into a home."

Katina Allen
Communities In Schools- Bay Area
McAdams Jr High
Program Coordinator

Random Act of Kindness in conjunction with Communities In Schools!!

Thank You, Space Center Rotary,

for your Random Act of Kindness!

Stephanie Hornung, CIS Campus Coordinator at McWhirter Elementary with students

A single mother of 4 came to the Communities In Schools - Bay Area office at McWhirter Elementary holding an eviction notice in her hand. She had three days to pay her rent. While speaking with her, the CIS Campus Coordinator realized this was her last chance at keeping her home. She had already called or visited several social service offices around town to no avail. Mom had hoped to get some extra hours at work, but that didn't happen. CIS got right to work and contacted Space Center Rotary and was put in touch with someone in charge of their "Random Acts of Kindness" program. Within 12 hours, Rotary had the approval to assist this family and presented her with a $1,000 check to pay rent. Needless to say there were tears of joy, relief, and appreciation in the CIS office. CIS also provided the mom with information about the United Way Thrive program to help her improve her monthly income and budget for future month's expenses. It was WIN-WIN day for everyone.

ROTARY END POLIO NOW DAY WITH MICROSOFT

GREAT meeting Monday 8/15!!!

Dave Sincox received his Paul Harris +1

We welcomed Deborah Davis to the club

We also welcomed Stacey Shutts to the club!!!!

District Governor Eric Liu and First Lady Sandra visit our club

Great message from our District Governor Eric Liu to help guide us in the year to come. It's always special when the Governor and First Lady Sandra come to our meeting.

Gov. Eric presents SCR Pres. Darryl Smith with 4-Way Test

Suzi presents $15,000 check to Gov. Eric for Polio!

Peru water project - FIRST SYSTEM INSTALLED!

Great news on our water project in Lima Peru.

Quick status update:

First system has been installed
Second system installation is being planned -- Scheduled for September.
Lima bank account has been opened. TRF is ready to pay as soon as they receive confirmation from Lima Sunrise that they have deposited their $100 contribution.

Neighborhood of El Centro Bautista

The water purification system. Water is passed through three filters,

then injected with ozone. Bottles are washed and sanitized

in the sinks on the right.

Part of the education program in progress

International Youth Exchange is already off and running!!

International Youth Exchange after the closing ceremony at the outbound orientation camp.
Left to Right:
Megan Scofield, Rotex. She went to Polad
Zamira Harris - Ryden -- our ambassador to Taiwan
Gaye and Alan Wylie ...
Matthew Berger -- our ambassador to Brazil
Diego Contreras -- our ambassador to Denmark

SCR's next Global Grant - Water for Ethiopia

The Rotary Club of Space Center kicks off fundraising for our next Global Grant to provide Water & Sanitation for kids in Ethiopia. Let us know if you &/or you clubs would like to join our effort. Contact Scott Rainey.

Another Local Act of Kindness

Lillian Alexander was nominated by Janice Albro recently to receive a Local Act of Kindness. This woman, a bit down on her luck as of late, had been visiting the YMCA. Several workers recognized that she would spend hours sitting on a bench or sipping a single cup of coffee began talking with her and found that she is homeless and was just seeking the shelter of the porch overhang or a warm cup of coffee. The YMCA administrative staff took it upon them to offer her a complimentary membership so that she could use the showers and enjoy a frequent cup of coffee.

Meeting Lillian today she was pleased to share that she is doing her best to volunteer as she is able at the YMCA so that she is giving back to the people that have helped her.

Folds of Honor Presentation

Check out this AWESOME presentation by the Folds of Honor.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/05/30/fallen-soldiers-truck-returned-to-his-family-10-years-after-his-death.html

SCR at Clear View HS awards ceremony

Madella and Gary participated in the awards ceremony at Clear View High School on Thursday evening. Great to see SCR involved, but what is really cool is that the Seabrook Club and League City Clubs also were super involved. Rotary clubs and districts working together for the community - HOW COOL IS THAT!!!!

Honoring Our Teachers in Clear Creek ISD

Posted by John Branch

Shrimporee Photos

WOW!! Great Shrimporee this past Saturday, despite the rain. Many thanks to Darryl, Gary and all the others who planned for months to make this a huge success.

No rain is going to spoil the sunshine this club can shed. Check out the pictures that Carl took at Shrimporee at the link below.

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B6rVjjMykJ5Pbmg3alJ6MUE0ZVk&usp=sharing

BE WARE OF THE SHRIMP!!

Shrimporee Chairman Darryl Smith addressed the club meeting to get everyone ready for the big event this Saturday Oct. 24th. 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Clear Lake Park.

Dennis Dillon Memorial Service - Sep 15

The memorial service for Dennis Dillon, long time Space Center Rotarian, is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15th at 10:30 a.m. in the Nassau Bay Baptist Church Sanctuary at 18131 Nassau Bay Drive, 77058. Please pray for his son Bob and wife Kirsten during this time of loss.

Shrimporee planning is well under way!!!

Rotary Teacher of the Year wins Region 4 Teacher of theYEAR!!!

Anthony Tran of Clear Falls High School wins Region 4 Secondary Teacher of the Year!

Random Act of Kindness for CCISD family who was flooded

Joni DeGuzman was very touched by our Random Act of Kindness today. They have not been able to be in their house for the past 7 weeks after the storm. And, she is not sure when it will be ready! When you think you have a big problem, think of this family.

Thank you CCISD for bringing one of your student's families to us for help. CCISD is much more than just a school district. They are a family who cares and helps one another.

Thank you for all you have done this past year and Go And Do Likewise.

Kim Scofield Honored by District 5890

Kim Scofield was named Interact District 5890 Rotarian Advisor of the Year!!!

Kim was awarded this honor while attending the District 5890 Interact District Conference over this past weekend.

Please join me an congratulating Kim for this exciting award and representing our club with pride!!

Kim has Gone and Done Likewise.

Way to go KIM!!!

Rotary CCISD Teacher of the Year Event is May 11th.

Please plan to join Space Center Rotary, Seabrook Rotary, and League City Rotary clubs as we join with CCISD to announce this year's Teachers of the Year. The event will be held at a luncheon at South Shore Harbour Hotel on Monday May 11th., 11:30 - 1:00. Tickets are $25.00. Please contact Carl Stockton of Space Center Rotary with your RSVP and payment at carl.stockton@sbcglobal.net.

We look forward to another fantastic event and announcement!!

EXTRA EXTRA Read All About IT!!

Please see the below press release about our Interact club at Clear Lake High School. I can not begin to tell you what a wonderful job Kim Scofield and Michael Porterfield are doing with our Interact clubs. Read this and join me in being so proud of the work these students have occomplished. It has been a pleasure to see the work side by side with our club and also take inititive to do projects on their own.

Also, when you see Kim, bow down and thank her for the many hours she has spent to help this club achieve greatness. They have truely Gone and Done Likewise!!!

Peace and Happy Easter to all.

Scott

CLHS Interact club has been notified that they will be awarded Rotary International's Presidential Award for their outstanding work for Rotary in the year 2014-2015. CLHS Interact Club is a Service Organization following the Rotary Motto of "SERVE ABOVE SELF".

The Club ran projects to benefit: Rotary Polio Plus, Rotary Beads of Hope-Nicaragua, Rotary Global Water Project, and Rotary Disaster Relief worldwide. They also provided service locally with a food and clothing drives for San Jacinto College and GoodWill organization, service at Space Center Rotary Annual Shrimporee and also service at Space Center Rotary Endowment Foundation Pancake Breakfast. Interactors began a new program this year called a RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS, which occurred monthly, alternating between Rotarians and CLHS Staff. A Holiday Hayride for all Interactors to celebrate a traditional holiday was in honor of Interact and Rotary Youth Exchange students, Adam from Poland and Chiarra from Italy. Space Center Rotary gave Leadership scholarships to two of our Interactors to attend RYLA Camp and continues to support the Interact Club with annual Senior Scholarships.

Anyone wishing to join CLHS Interact Club, please contact our teacher sponsors for info regarding next meeting and join us!

Congratulations to all Interactors and Teacher Sponsors, S. Heep and E. Olin.

Space Center Rotary's 50th Anniversary Recap

Posted by Jon R. McKinnie on Oct 06, 2014

Rotarian Jerrald Dewease has created a wonderful review of our Space Center Rotary Club's 50th Anniversary. Our celebration took place at Space Center Houston on August 6 2014, the date of our original charter. Please click on 50TH ANNIVERSARY RECAP to review the events of our celebration.

PDG Floyd Boze (96) Passed Away Feb 20

Posted by Jon R. McKinnie on Feb 28, 2014

It is with great sadness that I must report the PDG Floyd Boze passed away February 20th. PDG Floyd lead a great life (see bio below), and was the kindest Rotarian that I have know. Floyd was president of the Lubbock Rotary Club, became a member of Space Center Rotary Club on August 20, 1973. Floyd was elected Governor of Rotary District 589 (now 5890) in 1984. His District Conference was held in Guadalajara, Mexico. Floyd & Nancy were both Paul Harris Fellows & Floyd Boze Fellows. As of this Rotary Year, 2013-14, 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. Please say a prayer for PDG Floyd Boze's family. Floyd was a true Rotarian, who lived the life of "Service Above Self". And now we must say good-by to one of the truly good guys. I'm sure God has already scheduled a Rotary meeting in heaven to honor the arrival of PDG Floyd Boze. I can see the banner now, "Well done thy good and faithful servant". And to no surprise, Brother Floyd will have perfect attendance into perpetuity.

Space Center Rotary's EarlyAct FirstKnight Program Tremendous Success at Whitcomb Elementary

Posted by Jon R. McKinnie on Jun 06, 2013

Space Center Rotary's EarlyAct FirstKnight program has been a tremendous success. Teaching chivalry and building champions -- that's what the program is accomplishing at Whitcomb Elementary School. The program teaches children how to be role models and hold high standards for character. You haven't experienced Rotary, until you hear 700 young students recite Rotary's 4-Way Test "every morning". Organizers hope the examples will rub off on other kids. It was the last day of school for students at Clear Creek ISD, and some of them went home with proud parents and new titles for the summer. Click on Houston's ABC Channel 13 News Reports

RNASA Presents National Space Trophy to Former Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison

Posted by Jon R. McKinnie on May 31, 2013

The Rotary National Awards for Space Achievement (RNASA) Foundation presented the National Space Trophy (NST), to former Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison; a Space Communicator Award to NASA Jet Propulsion Lab's (JPL) News and Social Media Manager, Veronica McGregor; and Stellar Awards to 23 individuals and seven teams at the gala on Friday, April 26, at the Houston Hyatt Regency.

The RNASA Foundation (originally created by Space Center Rotary Club) presents the National Space Trophy and Stellar Awards each year in recognition of outstanding achievements in aerospace. Aerospace leadership from around the world attend this crowning event in downtown Houston to honor the recipients.

http://www.rnasa.org/2013files/press2013.html

Rotary / CCISD Teacher Recognition & Award Luncheon - May 20

Posted by Jon R. McKinnie on Apr 30, 2013

Our Rotary /CCISD Teacher Recognition and Award luncheon is Monday, May 20, 2013, at South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center in League City. Olive Riker will be taking reservations . Only cash and checks are accepted on May 6. Credit card purchases will be available May 13^th. Luncheon and program cost is $25. See Olive or John Branch on that day to reserve.

We do not have availability for a meeting on May 20^th at the Bay Oaks Country Club. It has been reserved for two other events. So come join us in celebration of CCISD Teachers Awards.

Dr Greg Smith, CCISD Superintendent & Space Center Rotarian, will be leading the presentations. We are so proud to assist in recognizing these fine teachers. Our partnership throughout the selection process and planning the event has been great this year. Olive Riker has spent many hours representing our club and we’re very grateful for her service on behalf of Space Center Rotary.

Endeavor's Final Trip includes Clear Lake Visit - Sep 17-18

Posted by Jon R. McKinnie on Sep 06, 2012

Space shuttle Endeavour, mounted atop NASA's modified 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), will make the final ferry flight of the Space Shuttle Program era when it departs Monday, Sept. 17, from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida headed to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Endeavor will include the Clear Lake area on its journey, secheduled to make multiple fly-bys on Sep 17, resting overnight, then departing for its final destination, Los Angeles. We hope to get approximate ETA and will let you know.

Cross Roads - Local Service Project

Posted by Jon R. McKinnie on Sep 05, 2012

We will be giving a monetary donation to Cross Roads organization at our regular Club meeting, Monday September 10. This will be an opportunity to give clothing that's no longer needed, especially men's shoes, to a worthy cause. Cross Roads’ mission is to provide services to promote the health, hygiene and dignity of homeless persons. Be sure to bring lots of clothing, shoes, toiletries. To see additional items needed, click on this story heading.

Space Center Implements EarlyAct FirstKnight Program - Oct 16

Posted by Jon R. McKinnie on Sep 04, 2012

Space Center Rotary Club has initiated the first EAFK program in Clear Creek ISD, its first program will be kicked off on Oct 16 at 1PM, at Whitcomb Elementary, located at 900 Reseda, Houston TX 77062. Student Orientation (kickoff show with horses, knights, music, medieval games, etc.):
October 16 at 1:30 pm Faculty Training (one hour): After the show from 3:45-4:45 As many Space Center Rotarians should attend the Faculty Training as possible since they'll learn lots of important info, plus it gives the teachers an opportunity to meet them. Please try to plan a one-hour training event for your Rotarian liaisons that evening.

Join The Space Center Rotary Golf Group!

Posted by Richard F. Hergert on Sep 02, 2012

Space Center Rotary Club has a small group of golf enthusiasts who want more members! We golf almost every Thursday (depending on weather and interest) at local public courses. All the courses offer a reduced rate for seniors – if you fit in that category. Non-senior rates are very reasonable. Tee times are usually early in the morning.

Stove Project in Honduras

Posted by Sheryl Berg on Aug 25, 2012

As I look at the inception of our club’s involvement in this project, I am reminded of the First Principle of Rotary: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service. It was May, 2010 and my husband and I traveled to visit our son, a volunteer third grade teacher in a bilingual school in a small rural community in northern Honduras. We took a side trip to a beautiful Mayan community near the Guatemalan border—Copan Ruinas. Enjoying the ruins and other sights there, we stayed at Don Udo’s a popular tourist destination and struck up a conversation with the hotel’s proprietor, Udo Van der Waag. Seeing the familiar Rotary wheel on his lobby wall, we discussed our involvement—he a past president of his club, Distrito 4250, and me, a member of Space Center Rotary. He invited me to view a project with which his club was assisting. It was a nothing more than a simple stove, called an ecocina.

Jerrold Dewease Receives District Above & Beyond Award

Posted by Jon R. McKinnie on Aug 19, 2012

Jerrold Dewease received the "District Award - Above & Beyond", from District Governor Chris Schneider during the Governor's Official Visit on August 20 2012. The award recognizes the efforts of Rotarians that go "above and beyond" the call of duty set by the standard “Service Above Self”. Congratulations, Jerrold on a job well done!!!

Richard Sarpong - New Member

Posted by Jon R. McKinnie on Aug 19, 2012

Welcome our new member, Richard Sarpong, into Space Center Rotary Club. Today, Richard was installed as the newest member by District Governor Chris Schneider. What a great opportunity to introduce new members during the DG Official Visit. Richard is originally fro West Africa, Ghana. He has lived in US for 15 years, prior to that he has lived in Germany, UK and his home country. Richard is a graduate of Texas A&M and lives in Clearlake City with his wife Lilliana.

Please make sure you introduce yourself to Richard and make sure Richard feels welcome at our outstanding Space Center Rotary Club. Click on the story heading to learn more about Richard Sarpong.

All Club Meeting Features RI Pres Tanaka - Sep 27

Posted by Jon R. McKinnie on Aug 16, 2012

Mark Your Calendars!!! District 5890 is hosting its All Club Meeting September 27th with Rotary International President Sakuji Tanaka as our feature speaker! Seating is limited so register early! Individual tickets are $58.90 each with sponsorship tables of 10 available $750-1,500 Click on Sponsorship Opportunities and find your level of support. The All Club Meeting will be held at the Bayou City Event Center at 9401 Knight St (south of I-610, across from Reliant Stadium) with VIP Reception 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm, General Reception with Cash Bar 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm and dinner from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. You can now Register On-Line for this event Please make plans to attend and promote this event in your Club. Join us for this fantastic evening and wonderful opportunity to get to meet President Tanaka.

District Conference - Hyatt Hill Country Resort - Apr 18-21 2013

Posted by Kippy Caraway on Aug 10, 2012

The 2013 District Conference will be held April 18-21 2013, at the outstanding Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort - San Antonio, TX. Step into a world of timeless charm at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa. Building upon its heritage as Rogers-Wiseman Ranch, the resort's casually luxurious San Antonio is the perfect blend of AAA Four Diamond pampering in an inviting setting. Come celebrate the many accomplishments of District 5890. District 5890 is alive and vibrant. See how to make your club grow and maintain membership. Learn why the Rotary Foundation is important to your Club, District 5890 and the world as a whole.