February 3, 2010

Andy Cockrum

Producer/Director/Cameraman/Editor

“Team Everest: A Himalayan Journey”

Chair of the Day:  Amy Contreras

With over 15 years in the film and television industry, Andy has worked as an editor and special effects compositor on a vast array of projects for local, national, and international clients. In addition to his own film projects, Andy has worked in editorial and visual effects for several Robert Rodriguez films, including "Spy Kids 2," "Spy Kids 3D," and "Sin City." Andy has also been associate editor on the feature films "Master of the Game" and "Screen Door Jesus, " and he recently produced and directed a television pilot entitled "The Monkey Project." Team Everest represents Andy's first feature-length documentary film, and he is currently beginning two new exciting documentary projects, including "Swim the Strait,” a film chronicling the efforts of two swimmers to raise funds for veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars

Family of Rotary

Our condolences to Trip Worden on the death of his stepfather Leo Charles Hearn.  Mr. Hearn passed away suddenly on January 23. 

Congratulations to Rotarian Bob King on maintaining 60 years of perfect attendance.  Bob is with Richmond, Virginia Rotary club but has a home in San Antonio and visits our club often. 

That is an amazing accomplishment!  Congratulations, Bob!  We hope to see you in SA very soon.

Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund

Rotary International is offering many ways to send aide to Haiti.  One of the easiest is to send a text message.  To send a one-time $5 donation, simply text ROTARY to 90999. A $5 donation will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance.

For more information about this and other ways to help Haiti through RI, visit the RI website:  RI - Haiti

Membership Proposals

On recommendation of the Admissions Committee, 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.

BAILEY, Jeffrey Powell

Matterhorn Capital Management, LLC

Relationship Manager

INVESTMENTS – Management

Advisory Services

Proposer: Peavy, Gardner

Endorser: Hollimon, Charley

BODDY, Cooper

Colglazier Properties, Inc

Vice President

REAL ESTATE – Brokerage –

Commercial Services

Proposer: Nicolson, David

Endorser: Peavy, Gardner

CLEMENTSON, Brandon

Alamo Title Company

Assistant Vice President / Business Development

REAL ESTATE – Title Insurance

Proposer: Mitchell, Charlotte

Endorser: Mitchell, Lane

DIGGS, John

Gallagher Benefit Services

Benefits Consultant

INSURANCE – Executive Benefits

Proposer: Lacey, Barry

Endorser: Contreras, Amy

JOWERS, Jeffrey

Clemens & Spencer, P.C.

Attorney - Shareholder

LAW – Civil Litigation

Proposer: Lutz, Howard

Endorser: Ziegler, Thad

MILLS, Leah

Wells Fargo Advisors

Associate Vice President

FINANCE – Financial Advisory

Services

Proposer: Contreras, Amy

Endorser: Tye, Dick

PARKER, Clint

Grubb & Ellis Company

Broker

REAL ESTATE – Brokerage –

Commercial Services

Proposer: Lacey, Barry

Endorser: Browning, Craig

SYKES, James M.

First American Commercial Property Group

Agent

REAL ESTATE – Commercial Development

Proposer: Sykes, Mellick

Endorser: Barnes, Travis

THOMAS, David

Technology Integration

Owner

COMPUTERS – New Construction Integration

Proposer: Morales, Ramiro

Endorser: Hedman, Andrew

WILLIAMS, Gene

The Weitzman Group

 Vice President

REAL ESTATE – Brokerage –

Commercial

Proposer: Nicolson, David

Endorser: Sykes, Mellick

WINSLOW, Reagan Keith

Cox Smith Matthews, Inc

Attorney

LAW – Estate Planning

Proposer: Himoff, Andrew

Endorser: Williams, Chris

At other clubs…

The Stone Oak Rotary presents the Casino Royale wine tasting and casino party on February 19 from 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm at Holy Trinity Hall, 20523 Huebner Road.  Tickets are $50 per person and includes wine, hors d’oeuvres and casino chips.  Table sponsorships are also available.  For more details or to buy tickets, contact Kent Kirkman at 210-325-1333.

The New Braunfels Downtown Club is hosting their first ever Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament on Saturday, February 27.  This professionally managed event will be held at the Seekatz Opera House, 265 W. San Antonio St in New Braunfels.  The entry fee is $250 through Feb 27, $300 at the door.  The grand prize is a seat at the World’s Series of Poker 2010 plus a 14kt champion’s bracelet.  Proceeds benefit the New Braunfels Food Bank and Meals on Wheels.  For more information or to register, visit www.nbdtr.org

Tejas Multi-District Conference 2010

April 29th - May 2nd

District Governor Reggie Williams has arranged a first for our District - a multi-district conference.  Rotarians from all over Texas will be coming to San Antonio April 29 - May 2 for information, sharing of ideas and fellowship.  The conference will be held in the Convention Center.  Full registration to the conference is $197 and includes access to the House of Friendship, lunch and refreshments, NIOSA at La Villita, tour of Morgan’s Wonderland, Saturday night banquet, conference materials and entry to all sessions.  Let’s support DG Reggie, the District and Rotary by attending this historic event. For more information or to register, visit the district website at www.rotary5840.org

Sign up for the Rotary Golf Tournament to be held during

the Tejas Multi-District Conference!

The first day of the conference, April 29,  features a golf tournament at historic Brackenridge Park Golf Course. The tournament shotgun start is 8:30 am.  The registration fee of $95 includes:

· A teaching clinic beginning  at 7:45 am with Bryan Gathright, a Golf Magazine Top 100 teacher and two time S. Texas PGA Teacher of the Year 

· green fees

· cart

· 1 sleeve of three Titleist balls

· commemorative Brackenridge Hat.

Sign up today on the District website:  www.rotary5840.org