In this edition of the Hubcap: Vera's View, It Happened Last Meeting, Zoom Video Recording, Club Announcements and News
Thursday at the Rotary Club of Arlington, Texas:
Brig. Gen. Leon Johnson (Retired)
Remembering the Tuskegee Airmen
Vera's View
The Rotary Club of Arlington has been instrumental in helping to start five new Rotary Clubs in the city of Arlington. There is now the opportunity to help launch and sponsor an Interact club for the young people in the city of Arlington.
An Interact club is a service club for young people ages 12 to 18. Interact clubs focus on developing leadership skills, promoting community service, and helping young people gain an understanding of international issues or concerns. These clubs are encouraged to participate in at least two service projects a year, one benefiting their local community and another related to international understanding.
It is beneficial to our Rotary clubs to help young people build leadership skills through club activities such as organizing projects, fundraising, and managing club operations on their level to help prepare them for future leadership in Rotary.
Students can contribute to projects that promote cross-cultural understanding to help them gain a greater appreciation for international relations, while also enjoying a fun environment where they can connect with other young people and build friendships.
Rotary club members interested in playing a role in the launching of this new Interact club for the city of Alington can email your interest to mckissic.rotary@gmail.com.
Mary Huynh, a member since November of last year, has agreed to be an adviser. There is room for support in areas of promotion and advising as the young “Interactors” organize for service.
It Happened Last Meeting
by Carey F. Walker
The weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Arlington, Texas was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by President Vera McKissic. Jason Kazarian offered the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Everyone sang a beautiful rendition of “God Bless America”. Our greeter, Barry Bondurant, introduced guests and visiting Rotarians. President Vera reminded us to report volunteer hours and to sign up to lead the prayer and pledge and to be a greeter.
The following announcements were made:
Susie McAlister is seeking volunteers to present awards in Arlington ISD schools. If interested, please contact Susie.
Joy Bates and Webb Elementary are requesting that we Adopt a 6th Grader for the small sum of $30.00. The $30.00 will cover the cost of a cap and gown for a Webb student.
President Vera "passed the hat" for a new service project, reading to fourth graders. This is our club's action to combat education losses during the pandemic.
Jason Kazarian made the transition from his red badge to a blue badge. His presenters were Mentor Sam Scott and Sponsor Benjamin Harris. We all need to congratulate Jason.
Walter Virden led us in singing “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”. Julia Ward Howe wrote the song during the Civil War.
Sally Hopper announced Rotarians with anniversaries and birthdays. Celebrating birthdays were Rigien Bagekany-Jackson, Jeff Jenkins, Randy Hendricks, Jason Wible and Valerie Landry. Celebrating anniversaries are Steven Zimmer, Esteban Blanco, Jock Bethune, Vince Hrabal, Ahmed Yanouri and Robert Blake.
Randy Hendricks introduced Harry Dombroski, Dean of UTA’s College of Business, who presented the day’s program. Dean Dombroski (Dean D) is a graduate of UTA with a BBA and a CPA. He was a senior officer with Hunt Consolidated, Inc., one of the largest privately held companies in America. His business experience led to many new initiatives at UTA: Dean’s Leadership Circle, Mavs100, The Business Maverick (College of Business magazine), Sam Mahrouq Financial Markets Lab, and the Access and Achievement initiative in the College. Dean D brings unparalleled business acumen and business expertise to the UTA College of Business, celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.
Dean D outlined the history of the creation of the College of Business at UTA as follows:
1959: Arlington State Junior College became a senior college, awarding its first BBA.
1965: The College of Business (CoB) was founded.
1969: CoB receives AACSB accreditation.
1973: CoB receives AACSB accreditation for its MBA program.
1980: CoB receives its first endowed chair, Eunice and James L. West.
1987: CoB installs the first state-of-the-art network classroom in a north Texas college.
1990’s: CoB receives PhD approval.
2000: CoB received a two-million-dollar gift from the Goolsby Leadership Academy. UTA started an executive MBA program in China. UTA has approximately 5000 alumni in China.
2010’s: CoB received a major gift from Dr. Jackie Fouse to create the Jack and Doris Fouse Study Abroad Program. The Veterans Business Outreach Center opened in the CoB with the help of an SBA grant.
2019/2020’s: Sam Mahrouq Financial Markets Lab opened. The Dean’s Leadership Circle created to raise money to fund scholarships as well as create a CoB alumni association. Almost $700,000.00 has been raised. MAVPITCH and MAVS100 were launched. MAVPITCH was established to encourage UTA students to explore and express their business ideas in a friendly and encouraging environment. MAVS100 is a celebration of entrepreneurs designed to honor the 100 fastest growing UTA alumni owned businesses.
Dean D informed us that the CoB currently has 6,500 students enrolled and 65,000 alumni. The CoB offers 35 degree options. Recent new degree offerings in the CoB include Entrepreneurship and Human Resource Management. A Hospitality Management degree and a Banking certificate will be added. Additionally, UTA is offering an MBA in Panama and a dual PhD in Brazil and India.
Dean D was excited to announce the opening of UTA West in the Fall of 2028 in the Walsh Ranch Development near Aledo, Texas. Vera presented Dean D with a book and asked that he sign it and, perhaps, include a brief note. The club will place the book in the Webb Elementary School Library to honor Dean D.
Tom Ware provided The Last Laugh. Next week’s program will be Brig. Gen. Leon Johnson (Ret) on Remembering Tuskegee Airmen.
The quote for this week: “Colleges are nurseries of Religion and Learning, and therefore all donations for increase and augmentation of their revenue are to be liberally expounded”. – Lord William Cowper, 1720
Vera thanked the special guests and everyone else for coming. She then led us in the Four Way Test and we were adjourned.
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Stu Reichert, Steve Brooks, Mary & Olivia Huynh, Liz Bates
Randy Hendricks, Linda Gibbons
Sue Cox, Susie McAlistar, Graduation Volunteer Sign-Ups
Josh Bethune, Jim Quick
Tanis & Coy Garrett
Barry Bondurant, Greeter
Bob Bedell UTA CoB Alum, Guest of Jim Quick
Lt Col LeMarie, Guest of Jim Quick, Membership Applicant
Patrick Bartin, Guest of Ryan Elliot
Marcel Rodriguez, Guest of Ryan Elliot
Ryan Elliot
Guest Claudia Perkins, Stacy Bridger
Guest Josh Inguanzo
Susie McAlister, Elementary Graduation Sign-Ups
Joy Bates, Wallaby (Webb Elementary) PTA Donations
President Vera McKissic, "Pass the Hat" for 4th Grade Reading Volunteers
Walter Virden, Battle Hymn of the Republic
Jason Kazarian, Sam Scott, Benjamin Harris, Blue Badge Presentation
Harry Dombroski, UTA College of Business Dean, 60th Anniversary Update
Mike O'Donnell, Q&A
Dan Blumberg, Q&A
President Vera Presents Webb Elementary Library Book
Tom Ware, Last Laugh
Four Way Test
"If you don't believe in God, you'd better find a damn good substitute."
2nd Lt. Glenn (played by Courtney B Vance), The Tuskegee Airman, HBO Films, 1995
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First United Methodist Church
313 North Center Street
Arlington, TX 76011 United States of America
