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CHS Rotary students for the month of February will be Claire Winemiller and Uriel Fuentes.

Claire is representing our Education & Training program and will attend on 2/20 with her teacher, Megan Strauss.

Uriel is representing our Welding program and will attend on 2/20 with his teacher, Jason Hamelwright.

Terry Cullen is the Rotarian of the week!!

Arpitha Madduru Prasad is the Rotarian of the week!!

About Speaker: 

Amy Boone is the Partners in Education Coordinator for Calhoun County Independent School District. Partners in Education (PIE) has connected the school district with strategic community partners for more than 30 years. Through her role, Amy facilitates grant partnerships, career exploration initiatives, and the volunteer mentor program. She also supports communications for the CCISD superintendent’s office.

Amy is a Calhoun High School graduate and an Aggie. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, cattle ranching, and volunteering with the Calhoun County 4-H. 

Mike Elgin is the Rotarian of the week!!

About Speaker: 

Parker Cox, hailing from the tranquil outskirts of Dallas in a town named Prosper, is deeply rooted in his Texan heritage, having been born in Bedford, Texas. His profound affinity for the Lone Star State has remained steadfast throughout his journey. During his high school years, Parker was an active member of the drumline in his school's band, cultivating an enduring passion for diverse musical genres, with country music reigning as his ultimate favorite.

In the year 2022, Parker proudly graduated from Texas A&M University, attaining a Bachelor of Science degree in atmospheric science. His enduring ardor for weather phenomena has been fortified by numerous encounters with climatic extremities. From the tumultuous Hurricane Harvey of 2017 to grapefruit-sized hail measuring over four inches in diameter, scorching temperatures soaring above 111 degrees Fahrenheit coupled with heat indices surpassing the 120s, the historic snowpocalypse of 2021, and numerous instances of tornado-warned supercells – each event has further fueled his dedication to the study of weather.

Parker enjoys watching hockey matches and UFC events. You may find him in the weight room and honing his skills in mixed martial arts when his schedule permits. Throughout severe weather seasons, Parker gets involved in storm chasing, bolstered by his certification from the National Weather Service in the realm of professional storm spotting and reporting.

Parker's journey now leads him to a new chapter as meteorologist and news anchor for 25 News Now Sunrise. If you run into Parker, say hello.

Evan Cardwell is the Rotarian of the week!!

About Levi:

Calhoun High School Senior Levi Harkey, in the top 4% of his class, with plans to attend Texas A&M in the Fall, has been shooting competitive archery for the past 5 years.  Recently, the Wave posted an article about Levi.

Levi was the 2024 Texas ASA state champion and shooter of the year in the Known 40 (adult division), the 2024 Minden, Louisiana ASA Pro/Am Young Adult champion, the 2024 Fort Benning, Georgia ASA Pro/Am Young Adult 3rd place, 2024 Houston Livestock Show Reserve Grand Champion, 2023 ASA Delta McKenzie Classic Pro/Am Young Adult champion. Placed Second at the Lancaster Archery Classic in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

More recently, Levi won first at the 2024 Texas Ringer in September. In October, the 2025 Houston Livestock Show Grand Champion in both the Target Archery and 3D Archery Divisions and in November won 3^rd at the Aggie Archery Invite.

Levi is a member of USA Archery, NFAA, ASA and Scholastic 3DA.

https://youtu.be/HLIiY60-3qc?si=IsQQkRd5qSZuB4Y5

Major upcoming shoots Levi will compete in include:

-ASA Pro/Am Tour

-NFAA Las Vegas Shoot

And the NFAA marked 3D Championship in Redding, California.

Rotary Business meetings are essential for planning, organizing, and coordinating the activities of a Rotary Club. To keep these meetings engaging and productive, we are considering incorporating the following ideas:

1. Rotary program Updates: 

• Provide updates on ongoing Rotary Programs and projects. 
• Share success stories and testimonies from beneficiaries.

2. Interactive Workshops:

• Conduct workshops on leadership, team building, or personal development
• Rotate members as facilitators to share their experience. 

3. Rotary Fellowship Time:

• Set aside time for members to socialize and build connections. 
• Plan fellowship activities, such as networking events or themed gatherings. 

4. Goal setting sessions:

• Establish short term and long term goals for the club. 
• Break down goals into actionable steps and assign responsibilities. 

5. Rotary community needs assessment:

• Conduct a needs assessment in the local community. 
• Discuss potential projects or initiatives to address identified needs. 

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Rotary Business meetings are essential for planning, organizing, and coordinating the activities of a Rotary Club. To keep these meetings engaging and productive, we are considering incorporating the following ideas:

1. Rotary program Updates: 

• Provide updates on ongoing Rotary Programs and projects. 
• Share success stories and testimonies from beneficiaries.

2. Interactive Workshops:

• Conduct workshops on leadership, team building, or personal development
• Rotate members as facilitators to share their experience. 

3. Rotary Fellowship Time:

• Set aside time for members to socialize and build connections. 
• Plan fellowship activities, such as networking events or themed gatherings. 

4. Goal setting sessions:

• Establish short term and long term goals for the club. 
• Break down goals into actionable steps and assign responsibilities. 

5. Rotary community needs assessment:

• Conduct a needs assessment in the local community. 
• Discuss potential projects or initiatives to address identified needs. 

Rotary Business meetings are essential for planning, organizing, and coordinating the activities of a Rotary Club. To keep these meetings engaging and productive, we are considering incorporating the following ideas:

1. Rotary program Updates: 

• Provide updates on ongoing Rotary Programs and projects. 
• Share success stories and testimonies from beneficieries.

2. Interactive Workshops:

• Conduct workshops on leadership, team building, or personal developement
• Rotate members as facilitators to share their experince. 

3. Rotary Fellowship Time:

• Set aside time for members to socialize and build connections. 
• Plan fellowship activities, such as networking events or themed gatherings. 

4. Goal seeting sessions:

• Establish short term and long term goasl for the club. 
• Break down goals into actionable steps and assign responsibilities. 

5. Rotary community needs assessment:

• Conduct a needs assessment in the local community. 
• Discuss potential projects or initiatives to address identified needs.