Rotarians were happy to hear from Dr. Katherine Persson, retired Lone Star College-Kingwood President, at their monthly luncheon. One of Katherine’s retirement projects was to attend the Master Gardener Class in Conroe. She has completed her class and shared her knowledge on the benefits of trees.

Rotarians visited Peru through their "Armchair Traveler," Dr. Miguel Caceres. Originally from Peru, Dr. Caceres provided highlights of the country, such as Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail, and the Rainbow Mountains.
President/CEO of the East Montgomery County Improvement District (EMCID) Frank McCrady was the guest speaker at the March 1 Rotary luncheon. McCrady has spent 20 years at EMCID, strategically elevating the area to a community, ready for growth. McCrady gave Rotarians an overview of projects underway and those planned for the future.





This quarter, Rotarians of the Rotary Club of East Montgomery County (RCEMC) are focusing on supporting education and literacy. As part of that initiative, fellow Rotarian and Splendora ISD Superintendent Dr. Jeff Burke was the guest speaker at the August 18th RCEMC meeting. Dr. Burke leads Splendora ISD with a current student enrollment of 4,269 and 641 employees. Students began the new school year on Wednesday, August 11.
For 40 years, Ralph Hays has been coaching youth baseball at East Montgomery County ball fields. In recognition of his exceptional leadership and devoted service to the community, the Rotary Club of East Montgomery County presented Coach Hays an Outstanding Service Award plaque.

The first meeting in July for the Rotary Club of East Montgomery County (RCEMC) was all about installing new officers, recognizing current Rotarians, and welcoming a new member! Lake Conroe Rotary Club President and Past District Governor (PDG) Doris Lockey installed the new RCEMC Leadership Team. The Club Officers are Suann Hereford, President; Darbie Lindsey, Secretary; Rob Burgess, Treasurer; and Scott Castleberry, Sergeant at Arms. Club Directors were also sworn in. They are Rose Austin, Administration; Jim Stubbs, Foundation; Mike Smith, Membership; Deitra Johnson, Public Image; Milton Auston, Service Projects; and Darbie Lindsey, Youth Services.
Rotarians of the Rotary Club of East Montgomery County (RCEMC) heard from Lake Houston Wilderness Park (LHWP) Naturalist Lauren Hollenbeck at their June 1st meeting. LHWP is a lushly forested expanse of nearly 5,000 acres, located three miles east of New Caney off US Hwy. 59.
On May 13, at the Splendora High School Senior Awards night, senior Ashley Carle was the proud recipient of the Rotary Club of EMC Scholarship. Ashley plans to attend the University of Texas at San Antonio and major in business.
Rotary Club of East Montgomery County (RCEMC) members got some valuable financial planning information from fellow Rotarian Felicia Cumby at their April 6 meeting. Felicia is an Edwards Jones Financial Advisor and gave some smart advice to fellow members.

The Rotary Club of East Montgomery County is proud to announce two new inductees to their club! Dr. Glenn Barnes, Splendora ISD Assistant Superintendent and Mark Neff, Realtor with Anne Vickery & Associates Realty. Past District Governor Dr. Rose Austin swore in the new members and the RCEMC members were excited to welcome them to their Club.
Rob Burgess, RCEMC President; Inductees Dr. Glenn Barnes and Mark Neff; Suann Hereford, RCEMC Secretary; and Dr. Rose Austin, Past District Governor
Rotary Club of East Montgomery County (RCEMC) members got some valuable information for yards and trees at their January meeting. Fred Heck and Austin Stovall with VPG Fertilome informed members what to do for their outdoor spaces now, in the summer, and in the fall.

For their final meeting of the year, members of the Rotary Club of East Montgomery County provided 25+ gift bags for Meals on Wheels participants. Past District Governor Dr. Rose Austin sent out the request for items and members responded! Rotarians brought blankets, fuzzy socks, along with practical items such as toothbrushes, soap, and lotion. The gift bags were decorated by New Horizons patrons and will be delivered along with the regular breakfast bags. What a great way to end the year!
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