100 Years of Service to Harlingen! 1923-2023
Rotary Club of Harlingen News Bulletin
President's Message
Joseph Albury
 
"I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught." - Winston Churchill
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Hello Harlingen Rotary!  I hope you are all having a great week.  Let's give a shoutout to Shane and Kristin on a great program last week presented by Homeland Security.  Thanks to Special Agent Garza for informing the Club about their needed work.  We will have him back for another meeting to continue discussing their role in fighting cybercrime and protecting our children.
 
  This week we have Dr. Jessica Hruska, a Blended Learning Specialist with Harlingen CISD to present on her role and some of the advancements in learning that are happening in Harlingen.  
 
 
SERVICE PROJECTS:  
 
Please join us this Saturday morning at 8:30 AM for our Trash Pick-up on Loop 499.  We will be meeting at 8:30 and should have a great group with us to make it a quick event to beautify our great city of Harlingen.  We will meet at the usual parking lot at TSTC.  Call me if you get lost.  
 
 
Also, our drive to support the Harlingen Humane Society is ongoing.  Any contributions of dog and cat food, or monetary donations would be appreciated!  We will go as a group on Friday, September 23rd (after our meeting) to give our donations.  Please bring your items to the next two meetings so we can take them on the 23rd or contact Sumer Knight (512) 808-3776 to make arrangements.
 
 
Victor L. - Prayer
Victor R. - Pledge
Juju S. - Song
 
Also, in a travesty of justice for last week's winning ticket holder,..... nobody has won the drawing.
 
Stories
Homeland Security Investigations
 
Special Agent with Homeland Security Investigations, Jesse R. Garza, was our guest presenter this week. He talked to us about the dangers of the internet geared towards children and how to protect and prevent them. If you witness suspicious activity,you can contact CyberTipline.org #RotaryClubOfHarlingen #projectguardian #PeopleOfAction #ServiceAboveSelf
Coaches' Forum
Last week was our annual Coaches' Forum and we were lucky to have Coaches Manny Gomez, Israel Gonzalez, and Bobby Lucio speaking on behalf of Harlingen High, Harlingen South, and Marine Military Academy.  A huge thanks to the cheer squads from each school, the Vela Middle School drumline, MC Eladio Jaimez, and, especially, Kristen Luckey, Shane Strubhart, and Charlie Abrego for putting on such a great event.  We heard about what to expect from the the schools this year, as well as how the coaches approach their roles.  Thanks to all who attended and participated!
 
New Member Applications
Ramon Mendoza - Harlingen Nursing and Rehab Center
 
Dr. Bonnie Delarosa Villarreal - Dentist and Owner, Rio Vista Dentistry 
 
Walter Parce - (Transfer from another Club)
 
Linda Cuellar - Modern Woodmen
 
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Jennifer Allen
September 1
 
Julie Ezell Perez
September 7
 
Joseph Labeau
September 9
 
Orlando Trevino
September 19
 
Bill Peacock
September 23
 
Linda Hagins
September 24
 
Adrian Garcia
September 28
 
John Topp
October 2
 
Victor Leal
October 4
 
Wayne Lowry
October 4
 
Benjamin Clinton
October 5
 
Eddie Bartnesky
October 6
 
Maru De La Paz
October 12
 
Stephanie Sokolosky
October 23
 
Steve Gerber
October 31
 
Join Date
Jennifer Allen
September 1, 2021
1 year
 
Donna Bonner
September 4, 1992
30 years
 
Benjamin Whitman
September 14, 2021
1 year
 
Orlando Trevino
September 14, 2021
1 year
 
Marsha Gramley
September 16, 2005
17 years
 
Ricky Leal
September 16, 2005
17 years
 
Bob Salmeron
October 5, 1984
38 years
 
Linda Hagins
October 7, 2013
9 years
 
David Heffernan
October 25, 1991
31 years
 
Adrian Garcia
October 27, 2020
2 years
 
David Luna
October 27, 2020
2 years
 
Speakers
Sep 16, 2022 12:00 PM
Coordinator of Instructional Technology & Special Projects at HCISD
Sep 23, 2022 12:00 PM
Laughter's Connection to Wellness
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Upcoming Events
Adopt-A-Highway Trash Pickup
Sep 17, 2022
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
 
Laguna Atascosa Trash clean up
Sep 24, 2022
9:00 AM – 12:00 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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