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President's Message

Georgianne Hewett

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PLEASE NOTE: We are meeting at the Georgetown Palace, 810 S. Austin Avenue, Georgetown, this week (5/14).
 
May 14, 2021
 
Dear Rotarians,
 
The times during the Rotary year when we get to take the funds that we have raised and present them to individuals or organizations are highlights for me. It’s a reminder that we are strengthening the capacity of our community by investing in the good work of others. This week, we are presenting $21,500 in college scholarships to graduating GISD students. Thank you for all you do year-round that contributes to our ability to present these scholarships and support these youth as they further their educations.
 
I also want to take another moment to celebrate all the awards that Past District Governor Jim Henry presented last week. As he said, it was a lot of hardware, so here is a recap:
 
The Rotary Club of Georgetown was recognized with the following awards:
  • Platinum Rotary Citation
  • End Polio Now Certificate (at least 1,500 to Polio Plus)
  • Rotary Foundation Giving Banner (at least $100 per capita, 100% participation, every member gives a minimum of $25 to a Rotary Fund)
  • Every Rotarian Every Year Banner (at least $100 per capita, 100% participation, every member gives a minimum of $25 to the Annual Fund)
  • District 5870 Sustaining Member Club Banner (100% participation, every member gives a minimum of $100 to Annual Fund)
And, Rotary Club of Georgetown Member Darrick McGill received the District 5870 Service Award for outstanding service in promoting the Rotary Foundation and its goal of world understanding and world peace. Congratulations, Darrick!
 
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

As the premier service organization in the area, we often get asked to help out in the community when there is a need. Here’s a pop-up volunteer opportunity that provides a great chance for us to wear our Rotary shirts and demonstrate what Service above Self is all about. 
 
Clay Shoot for WCCAC
The Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center needs some volunteers for a Clay Shoot they are hosting Friday, June 4. If you can help, meet at the Gattis Ranch on Hwy. 29 by 8:00 a.m. that day. WCCAC will have breakfast and lunch for everyone who helps. They particularly need people who are shooters and who know how to score and pull the clays, but we will train them. They also need people to run the games. The event should conclude around 1-1:30 p.m. If you can help, sign up on Sign-Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4fafac28aafa7-justice
 
Also, don't forget to sign up teams for our upcoming golf tournament! Forms are attached. This is an important fundraiser for our Club. We need your help!
 
See The Trumpet attached for additional announcements.
 
MEETING AGENDA

11:45 am – 12:10 pm
Gathering & Fellowship
This is the time we gather and spend time in fellowship with other club members.
 
12:10 - 12:25 pm
Meeting Opening, Club Announcements and Recognitions
 
12:25 - 12:55 pm
Scholarship Presentation

12:55 - 1:59 pm
Announcements for the Good of Rotary and a Minute for Peace

12:59 - 1:00 pm
Four-Way Test and Adjournment
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, May 13, Noon – Racial Unity Committee (Virtual)
Friday, May 14, 11:45 a.m. – Rotary Club of Georgetown Meeting (Hybrid – Online and at The Palace)
Friday, May 14 – 16 – District 5870 Conference of Clubs, Kalahari Resort
Thursday, May 20, Noon – Racial Unity Committee (Virtual)
Friday, May 21, 10:45 a.m. – Rotary Club of Georgetown Board Meeting (Hybrid – Online and at the Chamber)
Friday, May 21, 11:45 a.m. – Rotary Club of Georgetown Meeting (Hybrid – Online and at the Chamber)
Friday, May 21, 1:00 p.m. - Field of Honor Brainstorming Meeting (Hybrid - Online and at the Chamber)
Thursday, May 27, Noon – Racial Unity Committee (Virtual)
Friday, May 28, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Rotary Invitational Golf Tournament (Cowan Creek)
Friday, May 28, Noon – Rotary Club of Georgetown Meeting (Cowan Creek)

Thank you for all that you are a part of, uniting, taking action and creating lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
 
In Service,
Georgianne Hewett
President, 2020-2021
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Assessing our community's needs
Ron Swain, Elizabeth McFarland & Henry Yu have been working diligently over the past three weeks assessing the needs of our community and determining the best way for our club to support our community in its greatest time of need.  They are almost finished with their assessment.  They will soon be presenting their findings to our Grant Committee and requesting a Special COVID-19 Grant from The Rotary Foundation.
 
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
 
1.  Caring Place - See attached Caring Place Volunteer Opportunities
 
2.  Making Medical Masks - See attached Making Medical Masks for Healthcare Workers
 
3.  Personal Protective Equipment for Our Fire / EMS Department - See attached Announcement from Our Fire / EMS Department
 
SERVICE ABOVE SELF
 
1.  Volunteer to help members of our club.
 
2.  Volunteer to help our community.
 
3.  Pray for our Rotary Club, our Community, our State, our Country and our World.
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Build in the Bog
On a cold and blustery morning in January, a group of dedicated Rotarians and friends visited Pflugerville to build a much needed ramp for a disabled person.  Overnight rains and dog deposits made the effort a little more challenging.  By noon, a fifty-two foot ramp was completed.
 
The Georgetown Rotarians of George Lourigan, Larry Baird, Cris Cash, Glenn Beck, Henry Yu and Denis Pepin were joined by new helpers Tim and his son Jack (old military friend of George) and Pete and Mickey (neighborhood friends of Denis).  It was nice to have newbies fit right in and make meaningful contributions to our build...many thanks for their participation.
 
The build was part of the continuing programs of Texas Ramp Project that provides custom built ramps for those with special needs.  The Georgetown Rotary Club is committed to a monthly build program.
 
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CHALLENGING RAMP BUILD
Posted by Denis Pepin on Oct 27, 2019
On Saturday, October 26th, an intrepid band of Georgetown Rotarians and Interact members tackled a very challenging ramp build for Kathy, whose access to and from her home was hindered by the lack of a suitable ramp.
 
The site required a “custom design” caused by narrow passages and awkwardly placed support posts.  The challenges were all met in what turned out to be a six hour operation.
 
We are thankful for the efforts of Interact members Elizabeth, Emily , Jacob and Caleb and Rotarians led by George Lourigan and Cris Cash.  Significant engineering efforts were also provided by Glenn Beck, Alan Johnson, Barry Bowden and Denis Pepin.
 
The builds are part of the ongoing efforts by Texas Ramp Project to provide ramps for disadvantaged people.  The Georgetown Rotary Club has built over 65 ramps to date.