January 7, 2009 Club Assembly (semi-annual dues, "due")
January 14, 2009 Lisa Barker - Personal Tax update and more
January 21, 2009 Richie Self speaking on Louisiana and the Civil War
January 28, 2009 Bess Maxwell and Louisiana Spirits update on investigations
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
Last Meeting of 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - Special Post-Election Program.
LSU-Shreveport Professor of Political Science, Dr. Jeffrey Sadow, will address the club at noon about local, state and national elections.
Come early - program begins at noon.
Next meeting is January 7, 2009 - Club Assembly.
Merry Christmas!
Happy New Year!
LSU-Shreveport Professor of Political Science, Dr. Jeffrey Sadow, will address the club at noon about local, state and national elections.
Come early - program begins at noon.
Next meeting is January 7, 2009 - Club Assembly.
Merry Christmas!
Happy New Year!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Rotary Foundation Grant
The Rotary Club of West Shreveport has been awarded a Rotary Foundation grant to provide safe drinking water in the Dominican Republic. The Rotary Foundation is providing $5050, which is a dollar-to-dollar match to the $5000 from District 6190 Designated Funds, plus 50% of the $100 contributed by the Rotary Club of Barahona. This is a total of $10,150 for the water project.
This project will fund 137 cement biosand water filter units to help 137 families have clean water in Barahona, Dominican Republic. The Barahona Rotary Club and West Shreveport Rotarians will be working with the cooperating organization, The Water-Hygiene Project of Albergue Infantil (Children's Shelter) of Jesus Peregrino Episcopal Church. The church operates a free school and meal program. In appreciation of support from the District, the Rotary Club of West Shreveport will make a $1000 donation to the Rotary Foundation.
This project will fund 137 cement biosand water filter units to help 137 families have clean water in Barahona, Dominican Republic. The Barahona Rotary Club and West Shreveport Rotarians will be working with the cooperating organization, The Water-Hygiene Project of Albergue Infantil (Children's Shelter) of Jesus Peregrino Episcopal Church. The church operates a free school and meal program. In appreciation of support from the District, the Rotary Club of West Shreveport will make a $1000 donation to the Rotary Foundation.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Huntington High School Interact in Action
Tuesday, November 18 was a bright, sunny, cool and breezy day. Perfect for grilling 250 pieces of chicken for a fund-raiser for the Interact club. Sponsor Kathy Beech and volunteers, prepared carry-out feasts for the 90 pre-paid customers and those planning to drop by during the lunch hour.
Did I mention it was breezy?
Did I mention it was breezy?
Friday, October 31, 2008
November - December Programs
12 Kristen Gary, LSUHSC Foundation, discusses the Foundation and also updates on her exchange trip to Thailand
19 Rotary Foundation Jane Molloy updates on the Foundation
26 Happy Thanksgiving! NO MEETING
DECEMBER
3 -
10 Chester Kelley
17 Jeffrey D. Sadow, Ph.D. LSUS Political Science
24 No Meeting
31 Club Assembly
Coming in January: Dues! Louisiana Spirits, Louisiana and the Civil War
19 Rotary Foundation Jane Molloy updates on the Foundation
26 Happy Thanksgiving! NO MEETING
DECEMBER
3 -
10 Chester Kelley
17 Jeffrey D. Sadow, Ph.D. LSUS Political Science
24 No Meeting
31 Club Assembly
Coming in January: Dues! Louisiana Spirits, Louisiana and the Civil War
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
District Governor Bruce Wilson Visits Club
Giving one of the most inspiring talks from any District Governor, Bruce Wilson lauds West Shreveport Rotary's support of Interact, International project, and school support (Hillsdale Elementary, Huntington Interact). In the course of the meeting Governor Wilson discovered the celebrated Fish.
Monday, September 29, 2008
October Programs
October 1 Bess Maxwell discusses “Louisiana Spirits” and their investigations into the paranormal in the state.
October 8 Richie Self – “Louisiana and the Civil War.”
October 15 District Governor Bruce Wilson.
October 22 - George Sewell and Doug Opbroek discuss The Fair Tax.
October 29 Club Assembly. Featured item - Huntington Interact sponsor Kathy Beech. The club is preparing a fundraiser November 18 and needs support.
October 8 Richie Self – “Louisiana and the Civil War.”
October 15 District Governor Bruce Wilson.
October 22 - George Sewell and Doug Opbroek discuss The Fair Tax.
October 29 Club Assembly. Featured item - Huntington Interact sponsor Kathy Beech. The club is preparing a fundraiser November 18 and needs support.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Fall Programs
September 10, 2008
LSUHSC Emergency Room – Psychiatric Crisis Unit
Counselor Amanda Harper will address the club September 10. Ms. Harper is a member of a triage team manning the new Psychiatric Crisis Unit – PCU – which provides assessment of persons in crisis who present at the emergency room. The unit opened in June 2007 and has evolved to a 15 bed unit directed by Dr. James Patterson.
September 17: Larry Pierce - What’s going on that’s good for young guys? Cross Trail Outfitters – a Club for Guys who Love the Outdoors
September 24: Craig C. Spohn – Executive Director of the Cyber Innovation Center
October 1, 2008 Bess Maxwell - Louisiana Spirits – Investigations into the
Paranormal
October 8, 2008 Richie Self – "Louisiana and the Civil War"
October 15, 2008 Club Meeting with District 6190 Governor Bruce Wilson
October 22, 2008 Open
October 29, 2008 Club Assembly
LSUHSC Emergency Room – Psychiatric Crisis Unit
Counselor Amanda Harper will address the club September 10. Ms. Harper is a member of a triage team manning the new Psychiatric Crisis Unit – PCU – which provides assessment of persons in crisis who present at the emergency room. The unit opened in June 2007 and has evolved to a 15 bed unit directed by Dr. James Patterson.
September 17: Larry Pierce - What’s going on that’s good for young guys? Cross Trail Outfitters – a Club for Guys who Love the Outdoors
September 24: Craig C. Spohn – Executive Director of the Cyber Innovation Center
October 1, 2008 Bess Maxwell - Louisiana Spirits – Investigations into the
Paranormal
October 8, 2008 Richie Self – "Louisiana and the Civil War"
October 15, 2008 Club Meeting with District 6190 Governor Bruce Wilson
October 22, 2008 Open
October 29, 2008 Club Assembly
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
September Progams
September 3, 2008: Audio wizard ROB SMITH will address the club. Rob recently returned to Shreveport/Bossier after a stint in Mesa, Arizona. Rob was in California recently, handling the church audio for the Saddleback Church Forum with candidates Obama & McCain. Rob also does audio for motion pictures produced locally and for years travelled with Billy Graham working the audio for the Crusades.
September 10, 2008: LSUHSC Emergency Room – Psychiatric Crisis Unit Counselor AMANDA HARPER will address the club September 10. Ms. Harper is a member of a triage team manning the new Psychiatric Crisis Unit – PCU – which provides assessment of persons in crisis who present at the emergency room. The unit opened in June 2007 and has evolved to a 15 bed unit directed by Dr. James Patterson.
September 17, 2008: Larry Pierce will introduce the club to "Cross Trail Outfitters" - an organization where boys and young men engage in awesome outdoor volunteer jobs.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
FULL CIRCLE GREEN
The Huntington High School Interact Club collected an award winning amount of plastic bottles for recycling. The prize? One hundred clear school backpacks made from recycled plastic. West Shreveport Rotary past President Jim Anderson delivered the backpacks to Hillsdale Elementary school. Principal Charlotte Bailey accepted the backpacks.
West Shreveport Rotary previously funded playground equipment for the school and is “adopting” the school as a continuing community service.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
August Programs Announced
Election Information Series Continued
August 13 – District Attorney Paul Carmouche and Congressional Candidate
August 20 – Chris Gorman – Congressional Candidate
August 27 – Chester Kelley – Congressional Candidate
August 13 – District Attorney Paul Carmouche and Congressional Candidate
August 20 – Chris Gorman – Congressional Candidate
August 27 – Chester Kelley – Congressional Candidate
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
July 30, 2008 Program
Misty Davis, Director of Southwood High School Biotechnology Magnet Academy,
will discuss the Academy and recently acquired state-of-the-art science equipment. New equipment includes autoclave, inverted phase microscopes, centrifuges, and temperature controlled storage cabinets.
will discuss the Academy and recently acquired state-of-the-art science equipment. New equipment includes autoclave, inverted phase microscopes, centrifuges, and temperature controlled storage cabinets.
NEWS FLASH:
Vice-President George Schaetzle’s mother has passed.
Services Thursday, July 24, 2008
Concordia Lutheran Church
1311 Clifton Hills Ave
Cincinnati, Ohio
513-861-9552
Services Thursday, July 24, 2008
Concordia Lutheran Church
1311 Clifton Hills Ave
Cincinnati, Ohio
513-861-9552
Monday, July 7, 2008
July 9, 16 and 23 programs
Speakers Announced for July 16, and 23 2008
Ken Krefft, the President of the Broadmoor Neighborhood Association, will speak at the next meeting of the Rotary Club of West Shreveport at noon, Wednesday, July 9, at Crescent Landing Catfish Restaurant. He will speak about School Safety and, in recognition of the significance of the 4th of July, also give a recitation of the Declaration of Independence and the Gettysburg Address.
Shreveport City Marshal Charlie Caldwell Jr. will speak to the Club on Wednesday, July 16. Marshal Caldwell will discuss the current state of the City Marshal’s office and the upcoming election. This program is part of a series to acquaint club members with candidates for the various offices.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Get SMART!
Science & Medicine Academic Research Training Program
Sassy Williams, Coordinator, will speak to the club Wednesday, July 23 about this innovative outreach of the Biomedical Research Foundation, LSU Health Sciences Center, and the Caddo/Bossier Parish School systems. Targeting senior high school students, the partnership seeks those students interested in a science or medical career. S.M.A.R.T. students earn 2 science electives while engaging in hands-on research with mentors from LSUHSC.
This is a rare opportunity for those students with the academic and achievement record to engage in forty hours per week for seven weeks during the summer and ten hours during the school year working with researchers in LSUHSC laboratories.
It’s new, it’s under development, but check the club website for current information: http://westshreveportrotary.blogspot.com/
To post information of interest to the club on the website or in this bulletin, send to: westshreveportrotary@gmail.com attention George Sewell.
July 10, 2008
NEWS FLASH: West Shreveport Rotarian Chester T. Kelley has just qualified as an Independent to run for Congress from the 4th Congressional District.
Ken Krefft, the President of the Broadmoor Neighborhood Association, will speak at the next meeting of the Rotary Club of West Shreveport at noon, Wednesday, July 9, at Crescent Landing Catfish Restaurant. He will speak about School Safety and, in recognition of the significance of the 4th of July, also give a recitation of the Declaration of Independence and the Gettysburg Address.
Shreveport City Marshal Charlie Caldwell Jr. will speak to the Club on Wednesday, July 16. Marshal Caldwell will discuss the current state of the City Marshal’s office and the upcoming election. This program is part of a series to acquaint club members with candidates for the various offices.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Get SMART!
Science & Medicine Academic Research Training Program
Sassy Williams, Coordinator, will speak to the club Wednesday, July 23 about this innovative outreach of the Biomedical Research Foundation, LSU Health Sciences Center, and the Caddo/Bossier Parish School systems. Targeting senior high school students, the partnership seeks those students interested in a science or medical career. S.M.A.R.T. students earn 2 science electives while engaging in hands-on research with mentors from LSUHSC.
This is a rare opportunity for those students with the academic and achievement record to engage in forty hours per week for seven weeks during the summer and ten hours during the school year working with researchers in LSUHSC laboratories.
It’s new, it’s under development, but check the club website for current information: http://westshreveportrotary.blogspot.com/
To post information of interest to the club on the website or in this bulletin, send to: westshreveportrotary@gmail.com attention George Sewell.
July 10, 2008
NEWS FLASH: West Shreveport Rotarian Chester T. Kelley has just qualified as an Independent to run for Congress from the 4th Congressional District.
Friday, April 25, 2008
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