Author Archive

Ashley Kamrath, Veterans/Military Service

Posted by on Tuesday, November 15th, 2016 in Blog

Ashley Kamrath, a media professional and community leader working on behalf of military veterans.

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Acia Gray, Tapestry Dance Company

Posted by on Tuesday, November 1st, 2016 in Blog

As a soloist, choreographer and master teacher, Ms. Gray has toured extensively across the U.S. and abroad and in 1989 co-founded Tapestry Dance Company in Austin, TX

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Renea Hicks, Election Districts and Redistricting

Posted by on Tuesday, October 18th, 2016 in Blog

Our guest speaker, Renea Hicks, spoke about redistricting, focusing primarily on statewide redistricting for Texas congressional seats. This is the decennial line-drawing dividing the state into geographic districts for each of the 36 Texas members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

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The Rotary Journey of Dan Graham and Tara Kirkland

Posted by on Wednesday, October 12th, 2016 in Blog

Tara Kirkland currently serves Mission Capital, a non-profit leveraging the impact of mission-driven individuals and organizations. Dan Graham is currently recognized as the co-founder of BuildASign.com and other ventures. BuildASign.com is now a successful company estimated at $100,000,000 in sales.

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Diana Dukes, Capital Area Crime Stoppers

Posted by on Tuesday, September 13th, 2016 in Blog

The guest speaker was Diana Dukes, Executive Director of Capital Area Crime Stoppers since 2001. Diana outlined the structure of how Crime Stoppers works noting that past Rotarian and KVUE GM Joe
Jerkins began the program in 1979! The three key areas are: 1. The Public 2. The Media and 3. Local Law enforcement.

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John Williams, Untold Story of the LCRA

Posted by on Tuesday, September 6th, 2016 in Blog

Our guest, John Williams, presented us with the Untold Story of the LCRA (Lower Colorado River Authority). John told us that the LCRA was created by the Texas legislature in 1934 to make the Colorado River valley
more productive. The agency focuses on flood control, power generation and recreation.

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Mike O’Krent – A Conversation You Will Never Forget—A Guide to Capturing a Life Story

Posted by on Tuesday, July 5th, 2016 in Blog

Meeting held on July 5th, 2016, Recorded by Phil Thoden President Dale Lowe called the meeting to order. Kathy Laurel led the pledges and Bill Baker gave our invocation of the day. Griffon Ramsey led us in saying The Four Way Test. Elliot Flick served as greeter and Arnold Garcia introduced the guests and visitors. […]

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Changing of the Guard

Posted by on Tuesday, June 28th, 2016 in Blog

Meeting held on June 28th, 2016, Recorded by Corey Gaskill President Harold Ingersoll called the meeting to order directly at noon. Hannah Walker led the two pledges. Past President Ladd Pattillo gave the invocation for the day with reference to his thankfulness for his friends in Rotary and asked for help for all of us […]

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RCA Wrap-Up/Awards Ceremony

Posted by on Monday, June 27th, 2016 in Blog

Meeting held on June 21st, 2016, Recorded by Phil Thoden President Harold Ingersoll called the meeting to order. Corey Gaskill led the pledges and Ellen Hunt gave our invocation of the day. Kim Gdula led us in saying The Four Way Test. Cindy Veidt served as greeter and Kenton Heinze introduced the guests and visitors. […]

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PDG Sherri Muniz—Rotary Programs in India

Posted by on Tuesday, June 14th, 2016 in Blog

Meeting held on June 14th, 2016, Recorded by Past President John Braun President Harold Ingersoll called the June 14th meeting to order. Tracy Warren led the pledges and District Governor Elect and Past President Bruce Golden gave the invocation. Maddie Kadas led us in saying The Four Way Test. Andrew Mondi greeted each member and […]

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