Today is the time to be thankful, remember good times, and embrace those who enrich our lives. I’m thankful for a lot of things, but I’m most thankful for you my Rotary Family. I am truly grateful to my amazing Veterans and Patriots and all we do for each other and all those in our community. Happy Thanksgiving!
Yours in Rotary Service
Bob Gebhard, President
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Bob Gebhard leads the Oct 25 meeting. Meeting are held face to face and on ZOOM.
Special Guest, Houston Council Member at Large Position 1 speaks at the Oct 25 meeting. CM Knoxx is a lifelong public servant with a history of honorable service as a veteran of the U.S. Air Force
Bob Gebhard presents a check to Wayne Beaumier and Disaster Aid USA to assist in their ongoing mission to provide humanitarian aid when domestic disasters strike.
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Field of Honor Flag Placement Day at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. Flags will be on display through Sunday, November 13.
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130 Years for the
Pledge of Allegiance
Since October 21st, 1892, students across America have started their day reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. 47 states have laws requiring public schools to include the Pledge daily. The original purpose was to bring the United States together after the Civil War, which had caused a devastating divide in America. The Pledge was written in 1885 by Union Army officer George Thatcher Balch with the purpose of healing the nation.
He thought that having children recite the pledge would allow them to grow up with a shared sense of loyalty to their country and focus more on being united as Americans rather than focus on differences. In 1892 Francis Bellamy made a new version that became more popular, and fifty years later, Congress made this version the official Pledge of the United States. They also made a rule that people should place their right hands over their hearts when reciting the pledge. In 1954 the words “under God” were added back to the Pledge, causing controversy, but it has stayed the same since then and millions of Americans continue reciting the promise of unity today.
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Candy Canes & Cocktails
Save the date! In the evening on December 17, The Rotary Club of Greater Houston Veterans will be hosting our annual Christmas get together.
This is an informal social event to celebrate the holiday season with fellow Rotarians and their guests.
Attendees are required to red or red & white.
Please bring an appetizer type dish to share. *
Do you have a favorite cocktail? Bring it on! *
A themed cocktail and non alccholic beverages will be provided.
Bring a $10-$15 gift to swap and steal.
Exact time and location will be announced soon.
*There will be a contest for best appetizer and best cocktail. Attendees will vote on their favorites. Winners get bragging rights.
A Field of Honor will be hosted by The Rotary Club of Greater Houston Veterans to honor veterans during the month of November. The Inaugural event, begins on November 5 and run through November 13. Each flag flown honors a named veteran.
Click the links above to dedicate a flag or to sponsor the event.
The special guest for the November 8 meeting at Big Horn BBQ is Sasha Camacho, founding member of SoléAna Stables. Prior to becoming a mother to two beautiful girls, she served as a Treasury Analyst for prominent investment and technology firms and has filled many roles in various non-profit organizations for the last 25 years. Her desire to help individuals with special needs and pay it forward is a driving force of her ultimate vision for SoléAna Stables.
SoléAna Stables is a non-profit organization that provides exceptional Equine-assisted Services as a way to achieve goals that enhance physical, emotional, social, cognitive, behavioral and educational skills for individuals with special needs.
Chris Wong, MD candidate 2023, will speak about the role Rotary played in college and his medical training. As a student, he was sponsored by Rotary his scholar year abroad and has many experiences to share.
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