THE CONCEPT OF VOCATIONAL SERVICE
The Object of Rotary is a philosophical statement of Rotary’s purpose and the responsibilities of Rotarians. The concept of vocational service is rooted in the second object, which calls on Rotarians to encourage and foster:
• High ethical standards in business and professions
• The recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations
• The dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society

 

Message from District 5830 Foundation Chair - PDG & VG Ted Huffhines:

District 5830 will hold its annual Foundation Banquet at Northeast Texas Community College (between Pittsburg and Mt. Pleasant) on February 8th. Our keynote speaker will be Past RI Director for Zones 30-31, Larry Lunsford. Larry and his wife Jill are presently serving as Aides to RI President Mark Daniel Maloney and his wife Gay. Larry is a wonderful Rotarian who will inspire all of us in our efforts to serve more effectively. We will also recognize all of our new Paul Harris Fellows and Paul Harris Plus Rotarians. We will recognize our Clubs for their Rotary Foundation Giving in 2018-2019, and we will hear about opportunities for service in Mexico City. Cost is $40 per person.

It is time to notify your School District with the date and location of 2020 Rotary District 5830 Four-Way Test Speech Contest.   A big "Thank You" goes out to Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club, President Adeel Malik and the club members for agreeing to host the event.   Thank you!! Amy Hinton with Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club who will Chair the event again this year.   The District contest will be held on April 25, 2020 at Mount Pleasant Independent School District Administration Building, 2230 North Edwards, Mt. Pleasant.  The speeches must develop the year's theme: " How will the Four-Way Test of the things we think, say and do help successfully connect  you to your community at home and to the world?"

Texarkana Oaklawn Rotarian George Moore is being named as the Texarkana ISD 2020 Hall of Fame recipient.  George will be retiring from Texarkana Independent School District in 2020. Not only has he been a major asset to the local school district, he has also  been a major asset to Oaklawn Rotary Club. 

1. Marshall High School Interact Members distributed candy to over 750 youth at the local Annual Halloween Festival in downtown Marshall.
2. In November, the Marshall High School Interact Club celebrated their 2nd Anniversary with over 25 members.  During the month of December, member decorated doors at the local nursing home.

Texarkana Sunrise Rotarians at work in the Commumity.

1. Serving snacks at the Nash Cub Scout Award Ceremonies.

2. Ringing the Salvation Army Bell -pictured are Rotarians Steve Rogers and Terry Davis- other Rotarians participated are: Sunrise Rotarians Laura Jacobs, Jennifer Studdard, Ralph Waits and Shirley Pinnix-Evans.

3. Adopting Nash Elementary School families. The individuals members purchased Christmas presents for the children and Food Baskets for the Families for Christmas.

 

Club President Barbara Jundkins presents a check in the amout of $5,000.00 to Mission Marshall Food Pantry from The Rotary Club of Marshall. 

A HUGE shout out to the many volunteers who showed up to help out serving food at Texarkana Randy Sams Homeless Shelter.