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2440 Hwy 290 E
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Dripping Springs, TX  78620
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Club News 4-26-17

Dripping Springs Club News

 

 

FOUNDERS' DAY PARKING

THANK YOU FOR THE 108+ HOURS OF SERVICE

Karlon, Glenn, Howard, Bill, Sharon, Ashley, Russell, Tom, Charlie, Mike, Mark Ellen, Rick, Steve, Sam, Debra and Phil for making it possible!

 

Club board meeting on Monday, April 24th News:

* Club sold close to $1,000 in District Cruise Raffle Tickets - Glenn submitted to District
* Confirmed Committee Chairs in addition to project chairs:
* Sargent at Arms - Brian Thibodeaux
* Club Reporter - Debra Maddux
* Membership - Bonnie Rose will continue
* Public Relations - Ashley Tullis
* Rotary International Foundation - Sharon Collier will continue
* Interact and RYLA - Cindy Reynolds
* 2017-18 Annual Calendar is active on our website
* You can download the clubrunner mobile app from the app Store or google play for free (use your club login)
* Board approved purchase of projector and screen and Microsoft Suite for club computer - Glenn to purchase
* Board approved sponsoring the Elementary School program "Tiger Reader" for $1,500.  Ashley Tullis to chair
* Reviewed RI Foundation contributions and point program available to club - Karlon taking lead on this project
* Payment Processing is available through club runner for a fee; Karlon's friend also reviewing pricing and will update payment options soon.
* Officer Installation Dinner - pending date and location - Debra and Mary Ellen assisting Howard on this project
 
QUARTERLY STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN MAILED, SEE GLENN WASH TO PAY, still about $1,600 outstanding!

DANCING WITH THE STARS SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 - SAVE THE DATE

 

Perfect Attendance for this Year:

  • Pam Bratton
  • Sam Callaway
  • Sharon Collier
  • Karlon Cox
  • Mary Ellen King
  • Howard Lott
  • Joe Peterson
  • Ashley Tullis
  • Glenn Wash
You could have perfect attendance if you had some make up meetings, committee meetings, or service not reported.  See Pam for details
 
CLUB RUNNER MOBILE APP
 
We're very excited to announce that the ClubRunner Mobile App is now available for download!  The ClubRunner Mobile App is your key to connect to your ClubRunner website on the go! Completely, free to download and use, this app will let you access the key info you need while you're on the go. Password protected just like your website, the ClubRunner Mobile app is comprised of 3 main modules. You now will have the ability to view your member directory, view the articles posted to your website and locate the nearest club right from your iPhone or iPod, bringing you even closer to being able to connect, collaborate and communicate! 
 
To download the app from the Apple App Store or from Google Play, simply type in 'ClubRunner' in the search bar. Our mobile app is compatible with all versions of the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch sets that have iOS 3.1 or later and with versions of Anrdoids that are 2.3.3 or better.
 

Rotary International Foundation Paul Harris Fellows

•Pamela Bratton
•John Cassidy
•Sharon Collier PHF +1
•Karlon Cox
•Pete Edquist PHF +1 and Benefactor
•Tom Glass
•Mary Ellen King
•Howard Lott
•Renee Lovelace
•Bill Parmeter PHF +1
•Michael Perdue
•Bonnie Rose PHF +2 and Benefactor

How close are you to becoming a Paul Harris Fellow ($1K donation), check with Pam or long into your Rotary International page.

 
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2017 Program Line Up

MAY PROGRAMS:

May 1 - Renee Anderson - Synap2it Learning
May 8 - Dave Edwards - TIRZ
May 15 - Sandra Waddle - Essential Oils
May 22 - Jay Siefert - Lone Start Now
May 29 - NO MEETING - MEMORIAL DAY

JUNE PROGRAMS

June 5 - TBA
June 12 - TBA
June 19 - TBA
June 26 - Chris Johnson - Assistant Criminal District Attorney, Hays County  
 
 

 

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Home and Garden Show
HarvestRain - Rainwater collection

RAINWATER COLLECTION

A big shout out of thanks to Harvest Rain for sponsoring our Home and Garden Show.  They are the exclusive  rainwater collection company at our show.  James Grizzard, Director of Business Development spoke about rainwater collection.  He is supporting 2 bills in the 85th Texas Legislature this session for licensing.  The most important bill is HB 173 that would require an occupational license for rainwater collection installation.  Right now the industry is unregulated.
 
Some very interesting information about rainwater collection:
* 623 gallons of water is collected for 1 inch of rain times 1,000 sq. ft. of roof
* Central Texas averages 32" of annual precipitation; you could live off that amount
* Metal roofs are the best collection surface
* Rain water is the highest quality of water around
* Yes, rainwater collection for the whole house use is expensive, however it is: Reliable, Timely, Simple and the Filtration makes it potable.
* Best Filtration is UV for potable water; gutter screening is OK for other uses
* Tank types are very important and your choices are Polyethylene (plastic) which lasts for about 20 years; Galvanized with a painted liner and the Fiberglas lasts forever.
* The filtration methods are Ozone Systems, which require maintenance; Ultra Violet Light (UV) which is the industry standard and Reverse Osmosis which is the ultimate, but  wastes a lot of water.
 
James was most informative and sent the following note after the meeting:

Thank you for inviting Harvest Rain to attend yesterday’s meeting.  You had a great turnout with excellent questions.

I want to make James and myself available to you and all Rotary Club members to answer questions and/or discuss rainwater collection systems. 

Also, please forward contact information regarding the local lenders that understand the how-to regarding mortgages and rainwater as a primary water source.  This is a question that comes up every few weeks and it will be great to have a couple of names that we could offer.Thank you again!

Best Regards,

James Grizzard

Director Business Development

512-295-6455 x-703

 

Drew Kehoe

512-645-2955 x-702

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Senior Living Community

Senior Living Communities and Options

Cindy Swink, Community Outreach Director for Ledgestone Senior Living Community visited with the club about communities available.  Some very interesting highlights:
* Independent living communities offer social and practical aspects for senior citizens.  Their facility at Ledgestone offers 19 apartments starting as low as $2,195 per month.  This would offer the resident complex amenities and 2 meals per day.
* Assisted living offers medical assistance, but the resident is still independent, so thus the nursing component.
* Memory care is for residents with dementia, Alzheimer, stroke, or vascular disorders.  This care includes medication management and a secure facility for the safety of residents.
Their facility is:
* Pet friendly
* Offers transportation
* Offers a Veteran's financial program
* Has a Caregiving Cafe
 
Did you know:
* Most seniors are on 15 or more prescriptions per day.
 
For additional information, you can reach Cindy Swink at 512-767-1800 or by email at cod@ledgestonesl.com
 
 
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News
Burke Center Gala

Mad Hatter's Ball

Benefitting the Burke Center Gala  March 25th at Camp Mabry was a huge success.  Thank you for all your support.

 

 

 
 
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Hill Country Care - Crawfish Boil

Hill Country Care Crawfish Boil March 25, 2017.  See Debra Maddox for details.

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