April 22, 2009

Josh Davis

Olympic Gold Medalist

Diploma Plus Scholarship Presentation Day

In 1996 Josh Davis made history by becoming the only man in any sport from any nation at the Atlanta Olympic Games to win 3 gold medals. With a passion for representing our country, Josh returned to the Olympics in Sydney in 2000 where he was elected Captain of the USA Men's swim Team. He went on to break the American record three times in his event the 200 meter free-style and won two silver medals at the 2000 Sydney Games. After 2 Olympics and 5 medals, Josh has established himself as ambassador for the sport of swimming and is pioneering the road for the next generation of professional swimmers. 

Josh earned his medals while modeling a life of integrity and balance. He is able to achieve family and business goals while pursuing an Olympic dream. Josh learned to maintain this balance by developing seven habits for achieving goals. Inevitably, applying these habits has thrust Josh into leadership opportunities and he has developed the skills to perform under intense pressure and bring out the best in his team. 

Josh Davis is a master clinician if there ever was one! Josh has trained and studied under some of the greatest coaches in history, all the while breaking several American records and winning almost a dozen national titles, Josh has helped lead the USA national swim team for the last 12 years. He has also done more swimming clinics and lectures than any current USA swimmer, totaling close to 500 public speaking engagements.

Josh is the owner and founder of USA Swim Clinics,LLC  the nation's leader in providing swimming education through personal interaction with many of the greatest swimmers & coaches in the World.

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.

SIMONS, Janice 

Metropolitan Methodist Hospital

COO

HOSPITALS – Administration - Metropolitan

Proposer: Williams, Mac

Endorser: Williams, Chris

DAMIANI, Tom 

Comfort Design

President

AIR CONDITIONING - Retailing

Proposer: Cavender, Rick

Endorser: Worden, Trip

Family of Rotary News

Congratulations to Ryan Tucker who was just named shareholder in the law firm of Davis, Cedillo & Mendoza, Inc.  Ryan is a member of the U40 Class—the new members of our club under 40.  Congratulations, Ryan!

Rotary to Honor Bill Greehey at Special Luncheon

We are pleased to announce that our club will be hosting an all-clubs luncheon on May 15 honoring Mr. Bill Greehey with a “Service Above Self” award for his work with Haven for Hope. 

Red McCombs will be the guest speaker.  Proceeds from the luncheon will go towards District-wide initiative to create the Rotary Job Placement Center at Haven for Hope.

Also scheduled to appear is Donald Braswell who competed on “America’s Got Talent.”  He will sing the National Anthem.  Rick Cavender will also sing as part of the program.

All Rotarians from District 5840 and their guests are invited to attend.  The event also kicks of the 2009 District Conference for District Governor Jim Montgomery.  This luncheon takes the place of our regular Wednesday luncheon scheduled for May 13.  There will be no meeting at the Bright Shawl on May 13.

Event information:

Haven Can’t Wait

Friday, May 15

11:45 - 1:15

Grand Hyatt Hotel

$50 for Rotarians

$75 for non-Rotarians

$5 parking at the Hyatt (pay when entering the parking lot)

Sponsorships/tables are available.  Visit the Rotary website at www.rotarysa.org/havenforhope.cfm for more details and the list of sponsorship opportunities.

Rotary Night at the Botanical Garden

Thanks to Candace Andrews, Joel Erben and everyone else who made the recent evening at the Botanical Garden a huge success.  The weather was perfect, the food delicious, the Garden was gorgeous and the company divine!  If you missed it, here are few pictures.

View of the formal gardens where dinner was served

President Patrick, Candace Andrews and Mrs. & Mr. Mark Randol

Art in the Garden

Mary Pat Stumberg, Bob Guthrie, Joyce Guthrie and Louis Stumberg

Look for more photos in the Photo Album section of the website.

 Welcome our Newest Rotary Club!

The new Rotary Club of San Antonio Sunset invites you to their charter night celebration.