San Antonio Rotary - The Wheel - Archive (Feb 18, 2009)

Rotary Club of San Antonio member Dan L. Hargrove is a trial lawyer who represents businesses and individuals in civil litigation, government contracts, and general litigation. Mr. Hargrove was named The 2004 San Antonio Young Lawyer of the Year by the San Antonio Young Lawyers Association, a Raising Star for 2004 & 2005 by Texas Monthly; and was named as one of San Antonio’s best employment attorney’s Scene in SA Monthly.

Mr. Hargrove has successfully tried dozens of fully contested jury trials. Mr. Hargrove has extensive experience with government contracts, labor and employment issues, the False Claims Act (whistleblower and qui tam litigation), and the Federal Tort Claims Act.

Before forming Hargrove & Rea, P.C., Mr. Hargrove practiced in the San Antonio office of Jenkens & Gilchrist, P.C. and served for five years on active duty with the US Army JAG Corps (10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) and the 82nd Airborne Division) and deployed to the Middle East. He continues to serve in the reserves, with the rank of Major, and is an assistant professor at the Army JAG School. He holds a Top Secret security clearance.

Dan’s has been admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, all Texas courts, all U.S. District courts in Texas, Court of Federal Claims and Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. His memberships in professional organizations include: American Bar Association (District Representative for the Southern District of Texas; ABA Standing Committee on Armed Forces Law; ABA Committee on Procurement Fraud), Rotary Club of San Antonio, Inns of Court—William S. Sessions Chapter and Society of Military Engineers.

Dan received his B.S. from Texas A&M University, University of Texas School of Law, St. Mary’s University School of Law, J.D. in 1994 and University of Virginia School of Law & U.S. Army JAG School, L.L.M. (Federal Procurement Law), 2003.

Dan was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. He is married and has three children. Dan has a long-time association with Rotary. He was a Rotary Youth Exchange Student to Sweden in 1986.

Membership Proposals

On recommendation of the Admissions Committee, and the Board of Directors has authorized the following for publishing for membership in accordance with the club bylaws. They will automatically become members in 7 days unless ten (10) written and signed objections are submitted.

Liz Crawford

Investments: Management Consulting

The Trust Company

VP Director of Consulting

Proposer: Jeff Jung

Endorser: Ron Calgaard

Bryan Jaax

Finance: Investments

Methodist Healthcare Ministries

Investments Director

Proposer: Mac Williams

Endorser: Dan Crow

Upcoming Rotary Events

Thursday, February 26: Social at Valentino’s Di Olmos

4331 McCullough

5:00 - 7:30 pm

Join us at Valentino’s at the Circle of Olmos Park for an evening of fun and fellowship. Valentino’s will be providing the appetizers and a cash bar will be available. Stick around for the live music later in the evening.

Bring your friends, family and colleagues. It’s a great way to introduce someone to Rotary.

Thursday, March 5: Social at

The Broadway

2120 E Hildebrand @ Broadway

5:00 - 7:30 pm

Join us for a guided tour of San Antonio’s most exclusive high rise residences—The Broadway.

Food, drinks, music, tours and valet parking will be provided.

Wednesday, April 8:

Family Night at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens

Bring your family and friends to Rotary's annual family night. This year we will be at the beautiful Botanical Gardens. Stay tuned for more details.

Monday, April 20:

Texas Cavalier's River Parade

Rotary will have a special reserved section for the parade again this year. Tickets are $25 and can be obtained through the Rotary office. Tickets are limited so call now.

Family of Rotary News

Our condolences to the family of Past District Governor George William “Bill” Thorsby. PDG Bill passed away February 5 at the age of 82. He was District Governor in 1997-1998. He was a member of the Stone Oak Rotary Club.

Congratulations!

United Communities of San Antonio is honoring the recipients of their annual Brotherhood/Sisterhood Humanitarian Awards at a dinner on March 5. Congratulations to 2009 recipients which include our own Rotarians Dr. Carl Raba and Judge Nelson Wolff. Other recipients are Tracy Wolff and Mike Birnbaum. We are pleased to announce the recipient of the UCSA 2009 Lifetime Humanitarian Award is Art Riklin.

The mission of the United Communities of San Antonio is to create safe and inclusive communities, particularly among our young people, by promoting understanding and respect among all races, religions and cultures through dialogue, education and awareness.

Do you have something to share with the club? Send your news to the Rotary office at director@rotarysa.org

Don't forget to sign up for Rotary's Business Expo

Wednesday, May 20

11 - 2 PM

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