100 Years of Service to Harlingen! 1923-2023
Rotary Club of Harlingen News Bulletin
President's Message
Joseph Albury
As the great 20th century philosopher, Bocephus once opined; "ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?!?!"  Next week, August 5th, is our annual Coaches' Forum Presentation to the Club.  We are lucky to have the head coaches of Harlingen High, Marine Military Academy, and, ahem, defending Bird Bowl Champs, Harlingen South speak to the club about the upcoming season.  This will be a fun, energetic event with marching bands, cheerleaders, and more.  Be sure to show your school pride and dress in the gear of your favorite school as we will be awarding the Rotarian who shows the most school spirit.  Thanks to Shane and Kristen for organizing this event. 
 
Also, don't forget, tomorrow is our first Happy Hour Social of the year.  We will be meeting at Station 1 Bar and Grill located at 1662 Sam Houston Drive.  Bring a friend, bring your spouse, bring a co-worker, and bring yourself.  There is no meeting on Friday of this week.
 
Thank you to those Rotarians who worked the COVID Vaccination Clinic this last week for your continued work to keep our community healthy.  You are rock stars of the club in giving your time and efforts on a Saturday morning.  
 
Also, of EXTREME importance...... nobody won the drawing.  Buy your tickets, support the Club, and good luck!
Stories
New Member Applications
Julie Fonseca - Realtor, Community Outreach Director for Cameron County Precinct 4 - Gus Ruiz
 
Ramon Mendoza - Harlingen Nursing and Rehab Center
HCISD School Safety
Thank you to last week's speaker, Danny Castillo, who briefed the club on the important actions that HCISD is taking to keep our children and educators safe.  We appreciate him, Superintendent Noyola, school board members, and HCISD administrators who all came to answer questions and inform the community.
Station 1 Happy Hour
Our meeting this week, and the last Thursday of every month, will be a Club Social Happy Hour.  We will see you Thursday at 5:30PM at Station 1 Bar and Grill on Sam Houston Drive.  Food and drinks are available to purchase on-site.  
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Lee Medley
July 7
 
Benjamin Whitman
July 8
 
Joseph Albury
July 14
 
Bill Aston
July 16
 
Jujú Stringfield
July 22
 
Join Date
Lee Medley
July 1, 2010
12 years
 
Robert Grider
July 1, 2010
12 years
 
Victor Rivera
July 1, 2021
1 year
 
Connie Salas
July 9, 2010
12 years
 
Shane Strubhart
July 25, 2014
8 years
 
Eddie Bartnesky
July 27, 1990
32 years
 
Michael Mezmar
July 27, 1990
32 years
 
Chris Gonzales
July 28, 2020
2 years
 
Eric Polley
July 29, 2016
6 years
 
Claudia Lyle
July 30, 2020
2 years
 
Speakers
Jul 22, 2022 12:00 PM
HCISD's Emergency Management & School Safety measures
Jul 28, 2022 5:30 PM
Aug 05, 2022 11:00 AM
Preview of the Harlingen High, Harlingen South, and Marine Military Academy football seasons.
Aug 12, 2022
Harlingen Museum
Aug 19, 2022
United States Fish & Wildlife Service
Aug 25, 2022
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Upcoming Events
Food Distribution Event - Harlingen Soccer Complex
Harlingen Soccer Complex
Jul 20, 2022
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
 
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Harlingen Convention Center
Jul 23, 2022
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
 
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Officers & Directors
 
President
 
President Elect
 
President Nominee
 
Secretary
Benjamin Whitman
 
Treasurer
 
Immediate Past President
 
Rotary Foundation
 
Membership
Shane Strubhart
 
Fund Raising
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
 
Club Administration
Kristin Luckey
 
Service Projects
Sumer Knight
 
Youth/New Generations
If you are participating in a Paul Harris wheel you can pay online or at a meeting.
Click here to pay your PH wheel now.  If you're not participating in one, talk to Kathy Preddy - we have wheels that need somebody to join, or you can start a new one.
 
Club Dues
Yearly Membership fee is due.  You may pay online with this link, or at a meeting.
Contact Joel Vincent with questions.
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