Brian Smith, The Perfect Storm: Donald Trump and the 2016 Election
Brian Smith, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science and Associate Dean of the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences at St. Edward’s University.
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Ashley Kamrath, Veterans/Military Service
Ashley Kamrath, a media professional and community leader working on behalf of military veterans.
Read MoreAcia Gray, Tapestry Dance Company
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
Read MoreRenea Hicks, Election Districts and Redistricting
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.
Read MoreThe Rotary Journey of Dan Graham and Tara Kirkland
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.
Read MoreSpeaker Larry McMannis, Economic Development
Larry McManus is with the Governor’s Office Economic Development and Tourism department. Before 2003, the Economic Development efforts were originally independently run and not part of the Governor’s office. After their efforts in 2003 to attract a Toyota plant in San Antonio, it was recommended they combine forces with the Governor’s resources. Since then, the department has grown into various divisions including the recent inclusion of the Texas Music Office and Women’s Commission.
Read MoreDiana Dukes, Capital Area Crime Stoppers
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.
John Williams, Untold Story of the LCRA
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.
Deeda Lovett, Community Impact Newspapers
Deeda Lovett is the General Manager for the Central Austin edition of the Community Impact newspaper. After developing her talents as a tornado and wildfire chaser in Oklahoma, she came to Austin and worked in the weather department at KEYE. After a few years, she transitioned to Community Impact.
Read MoreChristann Vasquez, President, Dell Seton Medical Center (UT)
Recorded by Phil Thoden President Dale Lowe called the meeting to order. Don Bledsoe led the pledges and Jack Nash gave our invocation of the day. Thomas Graham led us in saying The Four Way Test. Andy Swanson served as greeter and Myron Burse introduced our guests and visitors. President Dale exchanged Andy Swanson’s Red Badge […]
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