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2440 Hwy 290 E
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Dripping Springs, TX  78620
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2017 Program Line Up & Events

 

 
December 2 - Club Christmas Party at the home of Joe & Karen peterson
 
December 4 - For the Love of Go 

Jennifer Crosby is the founder and president of For the Love of Go, a local non-profit dedicated to the organization and production of family-friendly, (and individual-friendly), safe races in Hays County and beyond. Jennifer is also the Operations Manager for Hays Hills Baptist Church.

 

Jennifer and the For the Love of Go board of directors direct over 20 races a year for schools, churches, and small organizations from as far north as Taylor to as far south as Lockhart.  She looks for ways to partner with organizations to bring positive and lasting experiences to racing events and enjoys working with teams from all over central Texas.  She will be speaking about her Non Profit For the love of Go which organizes 5k races all over the area.

 

December  11 -  Adriano Allain - Lonestar Soccer Club

December 18- Gift wrapping for the Burke Center

December 19 - Christmas with the Burke Center Youth

December 25 - NO MEETING

January 1 - NO MEETING

 

Speaker Coordinators

 January - Ashley Tullis
February - Dan O'Brien
March -Karlon Cox
April - Mike Perdue
May - Rick King
June - Debra Maddox

 

 

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Member Profile - Pam Bratton

Meet Rotarian Pamela Bratton

Pam Bratton has been a Rotarian since 2004 when she joined the downtown club.  After becoming a ‘virtual’ employee of in 2016, she transferred to the Dripping Springs.  
Pam is Vice President of Meador Staffing Services, a full-service staffing firm located in Pasadena, Texas.  She has been with the firm since 1996 and in the industry since 1974.  Pam specializes in Contracts, Compliance and Advocacy.
 
She serves on the state-wide boards of The Texas Association of Business, The Texas Association of Staffing, The Texas Society for Human Resource Management and is Treasurer of First Baptist Church Dripping Springs.  She is married to Ralph Bratton, a scout for the Houston Astros (who will retire in 2018). 

 

Why are you a Rotarian?

I am a Rotarian because I believe in giving back my time, talents and resources to make my community and this world a better place.

What is your favorite service project?

I love all of our projects, I am extremely partial to any project involving children because they are the most vulnerable and it is our responsibility to take care of all the children of the world.

 

A little more about Pam from the roving reporter:

Pam was named Rotarian of the year by the Dripping Springs Club last year and her award was created by our own Phil Hoggatt of Carved Stone.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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100 Club of Central Texas - Etta Moore

The 100 Club of Central Texas

It is a non-profit dedicated to serving the families of first responders (including game wardens) of Central Texas who have been killed or critically injured in the line of duty.  The organization was formed when William Packard asked 100 friends to contribute and got 100% participation. All 100 Clubs are autonomous. The Central Texas Club formed in Austin in 1983 and later expanded to include 6 counties: Bastrop, Bell, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson.
 
Etta Moore, executive director, shared the following information with the club.
* The support for the families of fallen first responders includes both financial and emotional support through scholarships, events, and gifting.
* They provide memorial services for K-9, mounted patrol ad dire dogs.
* They provide ballistic vests for the working K-9 as well.
 
In 2016:
* Served the families of one fallen and 5 critically injured first responders
* Memorial service for Williamson County K-9 officer Chico
* AED's to Bell County Constable, Precinct 3 in memory of Deputy Constable Jeffery Radford
* Assistance with securing a Trackchair for former Smithville officer Ray Shappa, who was critically injured in the line of duty.
* Special holiday gift cards were sent to our 25 surviving spouses and 53 surviving children.
 
2016 Revenues:
42% of revenues come from contributions and memberships
40% from special events and fundraisers
13% from Investments and grants
 
2016 Expenses:
86% Program Services
7% Management and general
7% Fundraising
 
For more information you can go to: http://www.100clubcentex.com
 
Eminent Domain - Patrick Reznik

Attorney Patrick Reznik from Braun & Gresham

Mr. Reznik gave a very informative talk regarding transmission lines, pipelines, routing roads, and condemnation easements. His business is protecting the land owner when these projects are slated to go across their property and he apparently represents landowners all over Texas.

Transmission lines are power lines, pipelines can be oil, gas, water distribution. Transmission lines are regulated by the Railroad Commission. Pipeline Companies are for profit. They do all their planning in secret, then surprise the homeowner with their plans when they plan to execute. If there are already transmission lines/pipelines on a property, more lines/pipelines can be run parallel to the existing ones on a parcel. Property owners need to pay careful attention to the title exception report when purchasing property. The easements, if on the title report, can be accessed at a later date and the land owner has little say in the matter. There is something called a “Blanket Easement” that allows pipelines anywhere on a property. If purchasing a parcel of land/ranch that has this easement on it, proceed with caution, because pipelines can be put anywhere on the property at any time.  Patrick from Braun & Gresham said that once the Railroad Commission has set their sights on your property, he can act as an intervener. All is done in the Public. All affected land owners can get together to re-route transmission lines. Transmission lines do bring down the value of a property. Reimbursement to the land owner is for only the part of the property that the power line is sitting on, then the rest of the parcel is called the remainder.  Damage to the remainder is often the issue. The Utility may appraise the remainder at a higher value than a land owner. Another type of damage that may arise, are damages to the Community or damage that affect all.
If the Governing Body wants to take over all of your property, then it is called Eminent Domain. The steps are as follows: 1. Call-you will be advised of the initiation to condemn your property.  2. Bona Fide Offer- It is the Condemners official offer and it has a 30 day deadline 3. The law requires a written appraisal and a 14 day final offer. Time is of the essence and the sooner you get an Attorney involved the better. If you say no to condemnation, then a lawsuit is filed. The Judge appoints 3 land owners that live in your County to act as Commissioners. Their job is to listen to all involved and award compensation. After the award, then construction begins.  As a land owner, you may file an appeal, then it is heard in regular court.
Regarding easements, it is caveat emptor, buyer beware. Realtors are nor bound to tell potential buyers of the easements on property. There is a landowner alert system that Braun & Gresham distributes twice per month via email on interesting land topics. It may be a good time for all of us to sign up for it. 
News
Club News 11-29-*17

Club  Business:

* Welcome guests:

Michael Murphy, Veterans Court Coordinator

Scott Rider, Austin Club Member

Walt Smith, prospective new member

 

New Member Introduction of Cindy Kendall - welcome Cindy!

 

* Ashley is building the team for the Home and Garden Show to be March 17-18th (which is the week before the Austin show).  Committee Meeting on December 4th immediately following club meeting.

* Karlon closed our Paypal account and is working on getting other on-line pay system.

* Club Christmas party is December 2 at Joe and Karen Peterson's

* Burke Center party is December 19th at 5 pm

* Interact Brown Santa ends December 8th - bring unwrapped toys to the club meeting on December 4th.

* We have adopted 25 mittens for Project Elf and they will be available - see Glenn Wash

* President-elect Ashley Tullis is starting to put her slate together, so if you have a desire to serve, please let her know.  

 

Board Meeting of 11-27-17 Report:
* Approved payment of Chamber of Commerce dues
* Approved payment of $2K to veterans
* No meeting on January 15th
* Approved sponsorship levels for Home and Garden Show:  $1,500 sponsor; $250 booth before January 1/$500 after January 1
* Karlon meeting with payment processor for foundation
 
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PINTS FOR POLIO

PINTS FOR POLIO

Date:  October 27, 2017  6 - 8 PM

Location:  Treat Oak Distillery - 16604 Fitzhugh Road, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Details:  Buy 1 glass for $20, get 1 beer; you can buy the glass even if you can't attend the event.  "Glasses" available at the door.

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DS Rotary Club Raffle
After accounting for tickets turned in today, we have now sold 271 tickets and the sponsors also got a total of 50 tickets so each ticket, as of today, has a 1:321 chance of winning at the Pints for Polio event on Friday, October 27th. 

1st Prize - Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon 20 Gauge Shotgun and Trap Shoot for Four

 
 

2nd Prize - $500 Gold Family Membership at The Range at Austin

THANK YOU SPONSORS:

GOLD SPONSORS:

 
 

WALT SMITH AND THE MALLARD GROUP LLC

 BLUE SPONSORS:

 
 
 
 
 

In-Kind Sponsors:

 

 

 

Storied Firearms

 

Dr. Pete Edquist

RAFFLE DETAILS:

 

The drawing to be held at the October 27th Pints for Polio event at Treat Oak Ranch from 6-8 pm in conjunction with our Pints for Polio event.

 Shotgun will be transferred to winner by Storied Firearms

 Winner will also be hosted for an afternoon of Trap shooting at the home of Dr. Pete Edquist.  The winner can invite up to 3 other people to join in this event.  The date of the trap shoot will be worked out between Pete and the winner after the drawing determines the winner.

 
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Rotary Honors Veterans
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Morgans Wonderland - Halloween
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