Rachel A. Raimist, PhD The Morgan Woodward Endowed Distinguished Professor of Film at UTA
Dr. Rachel Raimist is a trailblazing television director and tenured professor of directing whose work centers on smart women, messy families and the magical reality of adolescence. Her directing credits span drama, comedy, action, musicals, science fiction and fantasy. She has brought her distinctive voice to series including Elsbeth (CBS), Bel-Air (Peacock), The Spiderwick Chronicles (Roku) and Wu-Tang: An American Saga (Hulu), among others.
Greeter: Barry Bondurant Prayer & Pledge: Mary Tucay
11:30 AM - Lunch, Networking, and Socializing Noon - Opening Bell Rings 1:00 PM - Closing Bell Rings
A legacy is the lasting impact you leave on others: In general life, through service, and accomplishments that contribute to the betterment of others or society. In Rotary, a legacy also is found through gifts, projects, and values that continue beyond our lifetime.
Have you ever thought about what others will say about you when you are gone? How about while you are still here? Something that's a part of your history, character, or achievements, part of your life, may be passed on to inspire future generations or continue valuable work that makes an impact. That is a legacy!
Sometimes we are just living day to day without thinking of the future. However, as Rotarians, I can see that we are ALWAYS thinking about the future. As a Club, we can put our personal fingerprint in so many areas, both locally and abroad. This Legacy is not just what we achieve, but also how we serve, how we inspire others, and how we ensure that our work continues beyond our lifetime. A Financial Legacy is certainly one way to plan for not only continuity, but to sustain our Club’s goals and projects to be on-going. We can pool our resources with other Clubs, our District, and with organizations around the World to make a larger impact. But, back at home, we can support each other on a day-to-day basis with teamwork, caring for our members, or even starting new projects to include more people through service. Also, individuals can take action by showing your own family the value in volunteering, giving back to others and practicing “Service Above Self.” What a great gift that would be!
On Sunday we celebrated three Rotarians being honored for the incredible impact they have had in Arlington, in business, and most importantly, in their families. The Arlington Historical Society honored Clete and Susie McAlister, and Kay King, who have a long history giving back to others: Not for fame or accolades, but just to make a difference because they could! Our own Club is richer just from the value these three have brought to the table.
May we continue to reflect on what matters the most, continue to set long-term goals that provide value to others, make intentional daily actions and always care for our own members as we go. Let’s be people who create lasting impact!
Yours in Rotary Service, Stacy Bridger
Club Vision Statement: “To inspire and unite individuals who are passionate about making a lasting impact, both locally and globally, through service, connection and leadership.”
Sally Hopper Birthday and Polio Checks
As our club’s Foundation Chair, I’d like to thank each of you for supporting the Rotary International Foundation and its work around the world and in our own city. Rotary suggests each member contribute $100 annually to the RI Foundation.
One way our club does this is through birthday checks. Members donate on their birthday with a check made out to “Rotary Foundation,” in the amount of their age or a little higher ($100). Rotary tracks each individual donation and those who donate $1,000 receive a Paul Harris Fellow (PHF). Our club currently has 89 Paul Harris Fellow members!
Want your Birthday money to go towards fighting polio? Write the check to “Rotary Foundation” as per normal and write “Polio” in the memo line. Please write separate checks for the general RI Foundation fund and the polio fund: although both receive credit towards a PHF, the paperwork for each is different.
Funds designated for the RI Foundation are the source of our club’s grant money three years from now when it is returned to our District. Do not miss this great program to help us support Rotary’s excellent work at home and abroad.
Sally Hopper
