www.parkcitiesrotary.org Serving to Make a Difference Since 1948 August 7, 2015 Be a Vibrant and Visionary Model of Service Above and Beyond Self THE HUB The Rotary Club of Park Cities Volume 67, Number 5 Program Chair of the Day: Mark Kashar Doug Box Growing Up On Southfork Ranch TODAY’S PROGRAM COMMITTEE TIME Tuesday, August 11th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm 500 Crescent Court. Dallas TX 75201 Bring Friends and Family Parking: Free two hour self- parking with a validated parking ticket Complimentary valet also available Menu: Order off the regular menu or the special Restaurant Week Menu RSVP: Happy Franklin at [email protected]or on the home page of the website RCPC Restaurant Week Dinner at The Capital Grille in the Crescent Court Have you signed up to serve on three or more committees for the 2015-16 Rotary year? Your talents and gifts are needed! Doug Box will present the inside scoop, with photos, of the untold tale of what life was really like on the Box Ranch, the original Southfork Ranch in the Dallas TV series. From riches and cutting horses to Frank Gifford and Monday night football, Cattle Baron's Ball, television stars, the inside trade that financed the ranch and the blazing fire that destroyed the house and the story about the partial rebuild - it's all in his book. “This book is perfect reality summer reading,” Doug said. “It reveals the real story, the untold tale of what life was really like on the Box Ranch (known today as the Brinkmann Ranch).” In anec- dotes both sweet and bitter, the youngest Box son remembers what it was like to grow up as a member of Texas royalty; if Frisco had a “first family,” the Boxes were it. Doug's father was the storied patriarch and entrepreneur Cloyce K. Box, thought by many to be the inspiration for Dallas' J. R. Ewing. Doug's was a one-of-a-kind childhood replete with professional athletes, television crews, celebrities, Miss America pageants, and all the glitz and glamour of southern grandeur. The house caught fire in 1987 and was being rebuilt in 1993, when Cloyce suffered the heart attack that killed him. The partially rebuilt house's steel frame stands today as it was then, at the northeast intersection of Main Street and Preston Road in Frisco. Ultimately, a downturn in the Texas economy would come back to haunt the Box family, leading to the eventual sale of Doug's beloved horse, Cutter Frisco, and ulti- mately the ranch itself. Cutter Frisco is a powerful retelling of the end of an era, with forty photographs and a eulogy written by Frank Gifford, which he read at Cloyce's funeral. Kathy Lee Gifford also sang a solo of "He Giveth Me Grace.” In this book, Doug beautifully captures those early years of magnificence and magic- albeit a magnificence and magic not meant to last. Steve Franks and Andy Carothers with the two girls from Hillcrest High School that they took to Midlothian to Camp RYLA (Rotary Youth Leader- ship Award) on Sunday. Ridinʼ to RYLA New Frank Monroe Fellows Sgt-at-Arms Jim Weichel recognized these new Frank Mon- roe Fellows on July 31st: Phillip Bankhead - 2nd level Larry Nichols Richard Jodry
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www.parkcitiesrotary.orgServing to Make a Difference Since 1948
August 7, 2015
Be a Vibrant and Visionary Model of Service Above and Beyond Self
THE HUB The Rotary Club of Park Cities
Volume 67, Number 5
Program Chair of the Day: Mark Kashar
Doug BoxGrowing Up On Southfork Ranch
TODAY’S PROGRAM
COMMITTEE TIME
Tuesday, August 11th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
500 Crescent Court.Dallas TX 75201
Bring Friends and FamilyParking: Free two hour self-
parking with a validated parking ticketComplimentary valet also available
Menu: Order off the regular menu or the special Restaurant Week Menu
Doug Box will present the inside scoop, with photos, of the untold tale of what life was really like on the Box Ranch, the original Southfork Ranch in the Dallas TV series. From riches and cutting horses to Frank Gifford and Monday night football, Cattle Baron's Ball, television stars, the inside trade that financed the ranch and the blazing fire that destroyed the house and the story about the partial rebuild - it's all in his book.
“This book is perfect reality summer reading,” Doug said. “It reveals the real story, the untold tale of what life was really like on the Box Ranch (known today as the Brinkmann Ranch).” In anec-dotes both sweet and bitter, the youngest Box son remembers what it was like to grow up as a member of Texas royalty; if Frisco had a “first family,” the Boxes were it.
Doug's father was the storied patriarch and entrepreneur Cloyce K. Box, thought by many to be the inspiration for Dallas' J. R. Ewing. Doug's was a one-of-a-kind childhood replete with professional athletes, television crews, celebrities, Miss America
pageants, and all the glitz and glamour of southern grandeur. The house caught fire in 1987 and was being rebuilt in 1993, when Cloyce suffered the heart attack that killed him. The partially rebuilt house's steel frame stands today as it was then, at the northeast intersection of Main Street and Preston Road in Frisco.
Ultimately, a downturn in the Texas economy would come back to haunt the Box family, leading to the eventual sale of Doug's beloved horse, Cutter Frisco, and ulti-mately the ranch itself.
Cutter Frisco is a powerful retelling of the end of an era, with forty photographs and a eulogy written by Frank Gifford, which he read at Cloyce's funeral. Kathy Lee Gifford also sang a solo of "He Giveth Me Grace.” In this book, Doug beautifully captures those early years of magnificence and magic- albeit a magnificence and magic not meant to last.
Steve Franks and Andy Carothers with the two girls from Hillcrest High School that they took to Midlothian to Camp RYLA (Rotary Youth Leader-ship Award) on Sunday.
Ridinʼ to RYLA New Frank Monroe FellowsSgt-at-Arms Jim Weichel
recognized these new Frank Mon-roe Fellows on July 31st:Phillip Bankhead - 2nd levelLarry NicholsRichard Jodry
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The Hub is the weekly newsletter of the Rotary Club of Park Cities (Dallas)
Betty Dawson, EditorShutterbug Committee
Fred Speno, ChairBullet in /Internet Advert i s ing
Chris Short, Chair
Karen Farris, PresidentTracy Gomes, President ElectPam Carvey, Vice President
Jim Zapffe, SecretaryLarry W . Nichols, Treasurer
Jim Weichel, Sergeant-At-ArmsLisa Amsberry, Club Service I
Mary McMahon, Club Service II Kathy Schatz, Community ServiceTom Rhodes, Community Service II
Paul Pirok, New GenerationsJeff Sheehan, International Service
Jim Mills, At LargeEric Heitkamp ,
Immediate Past PresidentJim Weichel, Sergeant-at-ArmsDoug Means, ParliamentarianDennis Harrison, Webmaster
Laurie Aldredge, Club Administrator6704 Snider Plaza
LAST WEEK Presiding: PE Tracy GomesInvocation: Mary BishopPledge: E.G. McMillanIntroductions: Andy CarothersPhotographer: Phillip BankheadChair of the Day: Tracy GomesSpeakers: New and Experienced
MembersProgram: New Member Introduction,
and Engagement
M T W Th F S AED = Defibrillator TrainingBl = Blood DriveBD = Board of Dirs. Mtg, 7am LaMadeleine, 75 & MockingbirdCn = PCR Connect Event.CP = ChildsPlay Work MtgD = District 5810 EventDH = Dentistry with a HeartFR = Family of Rotary EventF = Fellowship EventFF = RCPC Foundation Fund
Mtg. See Ed Fjordbak
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In- Interact at Hillcrest H.S, 8 am. See Bart Noble
In -Interact Special ProjectM = Meals on Wheels (Differ-
ent teams on each day) See Patsy Watson
Mentoring at Hillcrest H.S.Mc = Ronald McDonald
House-See Jina McDanielNM = New Member EventPr = Program Committee MtgRU = Rotary UniversitySpE = Special Service EventWeb-lite = on your computer
EVENTS CALENDARAugust
Our MissionBuilding a legacy of good works and
fellowship, we strive to:REACH those in need in partnership
with othersINSPIRE tomorrow’s leaders with
high ethical standardsFOSTER lives of service above self
– A supporting member of Rotary International
OFFICERS and DIRECTORS2015-2016
The Rotary Club of Park Cities Please remember ...
President-Elect Tracy Gomes called the meeting to order. Mary Bishop gave the invocation, noting that Mark Kasharʼs father had passed away. Fred Speno reported
that his wifeʼs latest report showed only one small spot of cancer left. Please keep them all in your prayers. Another joy today was that Nigeria is reported to have been polio-free for one year. E.G. McMillan led the Pledge of Allegiance and the “Star Spangled Banner.” Andy Carothers, assisted by Ariane Urschler with the mike, introduced our visi-tors and guests, which included the sponsor for the AVID program at Hillcrest H.S. and Franklin M.S. Meredith LyBrand-Drake announced the weekʼs Marketplace advertiser
Sgt-at-Arms Jim Weichel recognized three new Frank Monroe Fellows (see page 1). He explained that PDG Frank Monroe was a member of our club who was instrumental in setting up the RCPC Foundation. Bronze awards are given for donations of $750, silver for donations of $1,500, and gold for dona-tions of $2,500.
PP Eric Heitkamp said that Paul Alex-ander, one of only ten polio survivors who use iron lungs and who has visited our club, needs to have his iron lung repaired. The cost will be about $3,000. The Prestonwood RC has rais-ed $1500 and asked RCPC to raise the rest. Checks should be made out to District 5810, with the designation of “Paul Alexander Fund”.
Happy Franklin announced a schedule of fellowship events for the fall. The first will be dinner at The Capitol Grill on August 11.
PE Tracy said that PP Phillip Bank-head and Barb Jeffries sent out question-naires to new members and gained valuable information on improving the process to the Blue Badge. Then, PP Cleve Clinton and PP Fred Brown will coach the new members to get more involved. PE Tracy said that new members bring their gifts and passions to the club to make it better.
Mark Kashar whose father has passed awayA Joy- Fred Speno reports that his wifeʼs report showed only one small spot of cancer.
PE Tracy awar-ded a check for $1,000 to Preston Hollowʼs Principal Tom Brandt to cover the cost of the books which are donated to the school library on behalf of our speakers every week. Mr. Brandt thanked the club and explained that they are remodel-ing their library. He also remarked that they were looking for a great librarian to fill the shoes of the former librarian who has retired.
New member Tim Keenan gave his introductory speech. He said that he was born in Massa-chusetts. His father was an FBI agent, and the family soon moved to California. He wanted to be an FBI agent too, and his dad suggested he should go into accounting. He became the Finance Officer in several large companies, In 2013 a lower-level employee was caught in illegal activities; everyone was fired, except at the very top. He then had to decide what to do next. He now has a sign fabrication shop. He and his wife live in Oak Lawn; they have two adult children.
Experienced member Shawn Foster urged members to try a lot of different activi-ties in Rotary. He credits Rotary with allowing him to meet a lot of interesting people whom he might not have met. He also values the Four Way Test as a part of his business.
PE Tracy closed the program by stating (continued on page 3)
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THOUGHTS ON . . .
It is just the little touches after the average man would quit that make the master's fame.
~ Orison Swett MardenFame lost its appeal for me when I went into a public restroom and an autograph seeker handed me a pen and paper under the stall door.
~ Marlo ThomasFame comes only when deserved, and then is as inevitable as des-tiny, for it is destiny.
~ LongfellowYou are not born for fame if you don't know the value of time.
~ VauvenarguesBefore a man can wake up and find himself famous he has to wake up and find himself.
~ Author Unknown
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Interesting New Thread: Back in 2010, RI started 4 pilot programs on Associate Membership, Corporate Membership, Innovative and Flexible Clubs and Satellite Clubs. The pilot program should have ended in 2014. Does anyone know the result of the pilot testing?
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Interact will be starting on Thurs, Sept. 10 at Hillcrest HS. Get in at the start! All you need is a Background Check Go to www.dallasisd.org > Volunteer. The Volunteer application includes the Background Check. Questions? Ask B. NobleMentors Needed. Six female and three male mentors are needed at Hillcrest HS. Help a student prepare for attending college. Questions? Ask Jim Weichel.Traveling this Summer? Make up where you are! Record it on the website.RI Foundation: $100 (or more) Every Rotarian Every Year! RCPC Foundation: $50 (or more) every year when your name appears in thebox below – or early to support the North TX Food Bank Project!
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CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS
Aug 1 4 State Rep. Morgan MeyerLegislative Update
Aug 2 1 Karissa CondoianisState Fair of Texas
Aug . 2 8 Larry Webb, District 5810 GovernorBe A Gift To The World
Sept . 4 Dr. Gerald Turner, PresidentSouthern Methodist University
LAST WEEK (continued from page 2)
1. What are you most proud of in your life? How my children have become wonderful adults
2. What is something about you that most people donʼt know? I enjoy working with my hands more than people would ever guess.
3. What is your personal motto? Work hard and you will succeed.
4. Who is the person who has influenced your life the most? My father.
5. What was your favorite childhood pet? Our husky, Bruin
6. What is your favorite book or movie? Jaws
7. What would you like to be remembered for? Being generous
8. What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time? Have dinner and drinks with my wife
9. What is the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you? An unfortunate euphemism in an accounts receivable meeting
10. What is your nickname? “Tim”11. How did you first learn about Rotary?
From Weldon Moore in my BNI group.12. Where were you and what were you do-
ing on Sept. 11, 2001? Ay work preparing for a presentation to L-3 Corporate on Sept. 12th
Our Funders for Next Week are Proposed New MemberClaudia Hall
Classification: BankingProposed by: Shawn Foster
1st Publication
Tim Keenan
Trivia Questionnaire - Tim Keenan
that engagement is more than just attendance. He said that the most successful clubs have an effective presence, a notable impact, and they have fun. He recommended that all members become engaged with the youth services com-mittees at Hillcrest H.S, such as Interact, Men-toring, the Ethics Faire, and RYLA. Steve
Franks stated that Interact would be starting Sept. 10 with a talk by Sheriff Lupe Valdez. Jim Weichel said that mentors are needed for the upcoming school year. PE Tracy summarized, “Perfect engagement starts now – with You!”
