March 17, 2010

   Ed Conroy

Southwest School of Art and Craft

“The Contributions of the Irish

to San Antonio”

             Chair of the Day:  Ben Brewer

Member Ed Conroy will speak on “The Contributions of the Irish to San Antonio,” drawing on information generously provided to him by the Harp and Shamrock Society and other local experts on the local Irish community.  He will also offer some examples of Irish-American contributions to local civic reform in the early and mid-20^th century, drawn from the work of his own parents and grandparents.  He will conclude with comments on changes in contemporary Irish-American identity and recent social changes in Ireland, north and south

Ed Conroy is a fourth generation San Antonio of Irish descent on both sides of his family who currently serves as Development Director for the Southwest School of Art and Craft.  An alumnus of California Institute of the Arts and the Universidad Nacional Autonóma de México, he served as an arts writer and columnist for the San Antonio Express News throughout the ‘80s and early ‘90s. 

Just a reminder…

Please respect our speaker and your fellow Rotarians by turning off your cell phones and refrain from speaking during the meetings.  We appreciate your attention during the news and announcements.

Please remind your guests of the rules of the house.  Thank you!

Join DG Reggie for an Historic Event

DG Reggie has brought together six  Rotary Districts to join with us to be part of the Tejas Multidistrict Conference.   For the first time, Rotarians from all over Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma will come together in San Antonio to hold the end-of-year convention. 

DG Reggie asks you to join him in welcoming your fellow Rotarianss and making this an event to remember. 

The Conference will be held April 29 - May 2 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. 

Highlights includes:

· Golf tournament on April 29 at Brackenridge Golf Course.  Price of admission includes green fees, cart, commemorative hat, balls and a free clinic with Brian Gathright

· “Night in Old San Antonio”  - a mini NIOSA at La Villita on Friday, April 30

· House of Friendship at the Convention Center featuring vendors and fellowship

· Tour of Morgan’s Wonderland on Saturday, May 1

Attend informative sessions on membership, how the Rotary Foundation works, Polio Plus, clean water, leadership development and more.

Hear great speakers like Past RI President Frank Devlyn and RI Director Phil Silvers and Jim Owen who will give the luncheon address on Friday, April 30 entitled “Cowboy Ethics: Getting America Back on Track.”

Don’t Miss this Opportunity.

Register today!

Early registration ends on March 15.

Registration fee until 3/15:  $197

Fee after 3/15:  $247

For more information or to register logon to: www.tejasrotaryconference.org

 Rotary Family Night at Schlitterbahn Waterpark

Friday, May 7

5:30 - 8:30 PM

 This year's family night event will be held at Schlitterbahn Waterpark in New Braunfels.  The park will be open only to Rotarians and their guests. Bring your familly, friends and colleagues for this very special event. 

Admission includes a BBQ buffet, a children's buffet, open bar and a 1/2 price coupon good for your next visit to the park.

Bring your children, grandchildren or just relax with your fellow Rotarians and guests.

Contact the Rotary office to sign up at 222-8242, x101 or email: assistant@rotarysa.org

Friday, May 7

5:30 - 8:30 PM

Adults (12 and over): $39

Children (under 12) :$29