January 31, 2005

Rotary Clubs of Galveston County

Galveston County Rotarians will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rotary International on Wednesday, February 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis.  The public is invited to attend the celebration which will feature noted speaker Dr. Mouzon Biggs, pastor of Boston Avenue United Methodist Church of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Local government officials will read resolutions from the county and the city.  District Governor Emken Linton will preside over the meeting that will be attended by members and guests from eight Galveston County Rotary Clubs.

Rotary International, a service and humanitarian organization, began in the law offices of founder Paul Harris 100 years ago. 

Dr. Biggs is originally from Carthage, Texas. He is the author of the book Moments to Close and co-author of When You Graduate.

Tickets are $35 and may be obtained from any local Galveston County Rotary Club or call the Rotary Club of Galveston at (409) 763-8688 or Stephanie Conti of the Rotary Club of Galveston Island at 409-763-1151.

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