San Antonio Rotary - The Wheel - Archive (Oct 21, 2009)


Volume #98	October 21, 2009	No. 17
	Featured Speaker:
	Robert Gulley Weir Labatt Project Director Steering Committee Edwards Aquifer Recovery Implementation Program “What is the EARIP?” Chair of the Day: Louis Rowe

Robert Gulley is the Program Manager for the Edwards Aquifer Recovery Implementation Program. Dr. Gulley has eighteen years experience as an environmental attorney in private practice and as in-house counsel. For six years prior to becoming the Program Manager, he was a Senior Trial Attorney in the Wildlife and Marine Resources Section of the Department of Justice, handling primarily matters related to the Endangered Species Act. Dr. Gulley has a B.A. and J.D. from the University of Texas and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. He taught in medical schools and worked as a scientist at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. He is an author on over thirty-five scientific papers and numerous legal articles.

Weir Labatt currently serves as a member of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). He was appointed by Governor Rick Perry on February 12, 2002. The TWDB is a six member board that provides leadership, technical services and financial assistance to support planning, conservation and responsible development of water for the State of Texas. The TWDB annually provides loans and grants totally approximately $550,000,000 for drinking water and waster water projects. In addition, the TWDB is responsible for the statewide water plan as directed by Senate Bill 1 which was passed by the state legislature in 1999. He represents the TWDB on the Western States Water Council (currently vice chairman) and on the Edwards Aquifer Recovery Implementation Program (EARIP).

Mr. Labatt also serves on the Board of Trustees of Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas.

Family of Rotary News

Welcome to the club’s newest Rotarians-to-be!

U40 member Ryan Tucker is the proud father of Zachary Ryan Tucker born Sept 20. Zachary weighed in at 7 lbs 12 oz. Zachary and mom Mandi are doing great.

Ella Claire Williams was born on Oct 9 to Chris and Courtney Williams. Ella Claire is the first child for Chris and first grandchild for Mac Williams.

YMB member Andrew Himoff welcomed son Wells Rowe Himoff on Oct 14. Wells weighed 5 lbs 9 oz. Baby and mom Ann are both fine.

Congratulations all!

Haven for Hope Tours

Are you interested in learning more about Haven for Hope? Would you like to see the progress made on the campus so far? Sign up for one of the upcoming receptions and tours of the facility. Robert Marbut, Jr., President of Haven for Hope will provide the update.

If you wish to attend, you MUST RSVP to the Rotary office at 222-8242, x101 or email to assistant@rotarysa.org

When

Thursday, Oct 15 @ 5:30 pm

Thursday, Oct 22 @ 5:30 pm

Thursday, Oct 29 @ 5:30 pm

Where

Methodist Healthcare Ministries Healthcare Center at Haven for Hope

Corner of N. Frio and Haven for Hope Way

Still wondering???

Did you miss the Don Strange Ranch Party? Are you still wondering what the Classy, Flashy and (sometimes) Trashy VIP Bash is?

It’s a private party and you can be a part of it! Brian Strange is hosting a party for 25 couples at the Don Strange Ranch. Rick Cavender will provide the entertainment. What’s the twist? The theme of the party is a 50’s sock hop. You can get in costume and dance the night away or just come and enjoy the food and music with your fellow Rotarians.

Space is limited! There is only room for six more couples. To be a part of this special event, contact the Rotary office at 222-8242, x101 or email assistant@rotarysa.org.

When: Thursday, April 1, 2010

Where: Don Strange Ranch

Cost: $250 per couple

Proceeds benefit the Sam J. Riklin Rotary Diploma Plus Program.

Committee Members Needed

Some of the club’s most important and rewarding committee work involves our Interact and Rotaract Clubs. These clubs introduce Rotary ideals and service to high school and college students. Rotarians are needed to help keep these clubs going. The clubs are:

Burbank High School Interact

Providence HS Interact

St. Mary’s Hall Interact

Trinity University Rotaract

Help is needed to coordinate service projects, obtain speakers for club meetings and generally lend support in the club’s efforts to learn about Rotary.

Contact the Rotary office for more information or to sign up for one of the committees.

Group Study Exchange Team Members Needed

All travel expenses paid…….Rotary Foundations’ Group Study Exchange program offers the experience of a lifetime!! The Rotary Foundation program connects young business and professional men and women between the ages of 25 and 40 years old with their counterparts around the world.

Who do you know????? Team members can not be Rotarians, but friends, associates, employees or members of your community are ALL candidates for this exciting and rewarding opportunity. Do you know someone who can benefit from this experience and provide a positive face to the host country?

Just do it!!! This year District 5840 will be sending a team to the Philippines from 23 Feb, 2010 to March 31^st. We need applications NOW. You must know someone who fits the bill. Applications, along with more information, are found at www.rotary5840.org.

Help!!!!! Think about the possibilities and tell everyone you know to go to the site and apply. They will thank you for helping them find this opportunity.

If you need additional information, please contact:

Gordon Dunkley, GSE Committee Chair @ gdunkley@satx.rr.com

Tina Coughlin, GSE Co-Chair @ conchin@sbcglobal.net

Mike Baker, GSE Co-Chair @ mdbaker@kivagroup.com

Doug Cross, District 5840 GSE Chair @ cross9214@aol.com