THE LINK NEWSLETTER- JANUARY, 2020 (Dec 28, 2019)

We meet Thursdays at 12:00 PM

The Woodlands Country Club - Palmer Course

100 Grand Fairway
Legacy Ballroom
The Woodlands, TX 77381
United States of America

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A reminder of our February 29, 2020 Rotary Evening of Elegance, which will honor local philanthropist George Lindahl, III. Mary and Norm Parrish will serve as the event committee chairs. Please Save the Date and consider purchasing a table. See the accompanying story for our current list of sponsors. If you wish to sign up for a Sponsorship, contact Ann Wolford.

Thank you for your service and we look forward to a successful event

Evening of Elegance- Thanks to Our Sponsors

Special Thanks to our Sponsors

as of December 27, 2019

SERVICE ABOVE SELF

George and Kristi Lindahl

ROLL OF FAME

Mary and Norman Parrish

Texas Children’s Hospital

FOUR WAY TEST

Knighton & Stone PLLC

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center

Rhame and Gorrell Wealth Management

Schroeder & Associates

Gracepoint Homes/TD Cox Homes, LLC

PAUL HARRIS

Aviant

Jeff Early/Ron Rogers

Dan Cox/John Hathaway and Friends

Dr. Guy Facial Plastic Surgery

Paul Ikard, CPA

Julie Martineau/Adria Salas

Methodist Hospital

Montgomery County Youth Services (Yes to Youth)

Soules Insurance

Starfox Financial Services

The Woodlands Christian Academy

Stephen Bauer/United Capital Advisors – A Goldman Sachs Company

T. Ross Brown and Associates

Veritas Title Partners/Rivela Plastic Surgery

Jim Wang and Friends

Waste Connections

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR

Theresa Wagaman – Abby Realty

RECEPTION SPONSOR

Woodforest Development

SAVE THE DATE—EVENING OF ELEGANCE FUND RAISER FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Rotary Club of The Woodlands’ annual fundraising gala, An Evening of Elegance, will be held February 29, 2020 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott. The event will honor George Lindahl, III with the Legendary Service Award for his work both in the community and through mission work internationally. Mary and Norman Parrish will serve as co-chairs of the event.

Rotary Board member, Tom Cox, Jr. nominated Mr. Lindahl for the honor. “George Lindahl personifies a servant leader. He selflessly lends himself to worthwhile causes and seeks nothing in return. He simply identifies need, brings the community together and impacts real change. He has quietly done so much for so many. George is certainly worthy of this recognition and I am excited to see him honored by our community,” said Cox.

Lindahl’s career in oil and gas spans 45 years, capping his career as CEO/President of Union Pacific Resources (a Fortune 500 Company) and as Vice-Chairman of Anadarko Petroleum from 2000-2003. He currently works full time as a volunteer for numerous nonprofit charities. His goal through service and financial investments is to make “transformational change.” He and his wife, Kristi, live in The Woodlands.

For more information and sponsorship opportunities for the Evening of Elegance Gala, please contact Ann Wolford at awolford@thewolfordgroup.com

Trip to Caborca, Mexico --Global Grant for Neonatal Equipment

We will be participating in a trip to Caborca, Mexico to support the Global Grant for Neonatal Equipment. Our club has contributed $1000 towards the project which has also been supported by clubs from Louisiana, Arizona and California. During our time in Mexico we will have several fellowship events with the local Caborca Rotarians and their families.

During the 2-night stay in Caborca, Mexico (February 14^th-February 16^th) we will stay at a hotel in the town for $50-60/person/night. On Saturday we will visit a local ejido (neighborhood) to provide polio drops (vaccination) to local children with the support of local government healthcare workers. There is an additional $175/person cost that includes the bus shuttle fee and all costs for meals and events in Mexico. The check payment for the $175 will need to be collected to confirm the attendance.

We will leave from Buckeye, Arizona on Friday afternoon (February 14^th) via shuttle bus by 1pm. Buckeye is 40 miles west of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. We will be joining fellow Rotarians and some non-Rotarians (family or friend guests of Rotarians) from California and Arizona. We will commute via bus to Caborca, Mexico (about 215 miles). The best idea is to plan to arrive in Phoenix by Thursday, February 13^th to prevent any travel issues.

We will return to Buckeye, Arizona by Sunday (February 16^th) at around 1-2pm.

***We still have 1 bus seat available! We can also create a waiting list if any of the current guests have to cancel.

***Passport will be required during stop at Mexican border.

If a Rotarian is interested please contact me directly.

Will S. Warren

D: 346.831.6082 M: 346-831-6080

Email William.Warren@purepoint.com

Houston Chronicle's Recognition of Rotary House

Houston Chronicle published a great article about Rotary House and our Club. The article was based on comments from Marshall, Julie, and Randy, as well as our guest, Sandra Moss.

https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/moco/news/article/Rotary-House-offers-respite-for-cancer-patients-14541855.php

Veterans Day Lunch on November 7th

The Rotary Club of The Woodlands will host a Veterans Day Lunch on November 7th during our regular Thursday luncheon. This year we ask all of our members to bring THEIR special Veteran family member, friend or neighbor to lunch so we may honor their service.Please RSVP for your guest to Todd Bryant at todd.bryant@sbkbenefits.com or via phone at 832-482-2494 x402 If you have already RSVP'd - thank you!!!

Our program Master of Ceremonies is Bill Leigh and the event will begin with the TWHS AFJROTC presenting the colors, the moving Salute to Service and ourKeynote speaker is:

Terry Weaver
Veteran US Navy
Founder and Executive Director - VEL Institute

A special thank you to The Woodlands Christian Academy students who will be making hand-made cards for our guests.

Our Goal is Global Polio Eradication!!

Quote of the Day - “Together, let us achieve history: let us ensure that no child anywhere will ever again by paralyzed by any Poliovirus” Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, Chair, GPEI Polio Oversight Board, Director-General, WHO

Two new Wild Polio cases reported this week.

The Final Three Polio Endemic Countries:

Pakistan - One new Polio case reported this week. Seventy-seven Polio cases reported in 2019. The most recent case was from the Lakki District of the Khyber Pkhtunkhwa Province. The most recent case had an onset of paralysis on 10/13/19. Pakistan reported twelve Wild Polio cases in 2018. Twelve new Polio-Positive Environmental Samples were reported this week in Pakistan.
Afghanistan - One new Polio case reported this week. Nineteen Polio cases reported in 2019. The most recent case was from the Kandahar Province with an onset of paralysis on 9/18/19. Afghanistan reported twenty-one Wild Polio cases in 2018. No new Polio-Positive Environmental Samples were reported this week in Afghanistan.
Nigeria - No Wild Polio cases have been reported in 2017, 2018, or 2019. The most recent Polio case was reported on 8/20/16. Nigeria is to be congratulated on over Three Years without a Wild Polio case!

Rotary After Hours -NO MEETING (XMAS)

Dec 31, 2019 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

CLUB MEETING
The Woodlands Country Club- Parmer Course
Jan 02, 2020 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

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Jan 09, 2020 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

CLUB MEETING
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Jan 16, 2020 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

CLUB MEETING
The Woodlands Country Club- Parmer Course
Jan 23, 2020 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

CLUB MEETING
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Jan 30, 2020 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

CLUB MEETING
The Woodlands Country Club- Parmer Course
Feb 06, 2020 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

CLUB MEETING
The Woodlands Country Club- Parmer Course
Feb 13, 2020 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

CLUB MEETING
The Woodlands Country Club- Parmer Course
Feb 20, 2020 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

CLUB MEETING
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Feb 27, 2020 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

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President

Randy Kruchten

President Elect (Fundraising)

Jay Knighton

Vice President (Membership)

Theresa Wagaman

Secretary

Zach Richmond

Treasurer

Rick Pritchett

Membership

Theresa Wagaman

Club Service II

Lucian Rivela

Club Service I

Denton Florian

Youth Services

Adria Salas

International Service

Will Warren

Community Service I

Kay Boehm-Fannin

Community Service II

Becky Shannonhouse

Vocational Service

Linda Head

Past President

Ryan Mathes

Rotary After Hours

Chad Grimes

Strategic Planning and Training

Thomas Cox

Archivist and Parliamentarian

Chuck Meyer

Sergeant at Arms

Dave McCleary

Interact Advisor - College Park

Randy Kruchten

Interact Advisor - John Cooper

Bill Friebel

Interact Advisor - Woodlands Christian

Julie Ambler

Interact Advisor - Oak Ridge

Stephen Bauer

Interact Advisor - Grand Oaks

Randy Kruchten

Interact Advisor - The Woodlands

Bill Friebel

Rotaract Chair

Linda Head

Club Webmaster/Website Manager

Mike Bass

Mike Bass
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