In Memory Of

Bubba Silverblatt does our Necrology and last year at the District Conference he had this poem. It was very moving. Please take a moment to read "The Dash".

http://www.thedashpoemmovie.com/

Gaz Green: Georgetown - Sun City Club. 

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Ross Baldwin, age 82, of Austin died Monday, July 23, 2007. Ross was born December 11, 1924, in Wortham, Texas, where he grew up, the youngest of four siblings. He was a veteran of WWII in the Seabees 4th Special Battalion, serving in the Pacific. Ross Baldwin was the President of Baldwin Beauty Schools Inc. since l979. Baldwin was active in the community through service and business organizations, the public schools, public affairs, and non-profit organizations. He was instrumental in the naming of the Will Hampton library in honor of Hampton, a Rotarian. He donated a gazebo to the City for the library grounds. He was generous and caring, always helping those in need of assistance, both financially and with his time. Baldwin has been a member of Rotary since 1982, being honored as Rotarian of the Year 1986 - 1987 and in 1995, Rotary Roll of Fame. Baldwin served as President of the Austin Oak Hill Club 1993-94. He also served on the District Governor Nomination Committee and had been a counselor for Rotary Exchange Students from India, Taiwan and Germany. He has perfect attendance since joining Rotary and was an active participant in the club's activities. He was a devoted supporter of such organizations as the Salvation Army, Special Olympics, Safe Place, and CASA. He lived his life promoting the ideals of Rotary and has recruited over 20 new members to the club, many who became its leaders. He has presented 10 Paul Harris Fellows to recognize others for their accomplishments and to support the Rotary Foundation. While Baldwin was active in a number of organizations besides Rotary, mentoring children was special to his heart. He has worked with the Austin Independent School District mentoring kids for over 10 years. He was given Mentor of the Year award in 2005. He not only met with the children weekly at the school, he supported their other activities by attending their baseball and football games, plays, scouting and other events. He involves them in Rotary by having the kids volunteer their time for projects such as (food andChristmas distribution), and recognizing them publicly for their accomplishments. Baldwin has served on the Board of the West Rural Center for at least 15 years where he was named the Volunteer of the Year, the Travis County Grand Jury, Patton Elementary Citizens Advisory Committee. He has supported Becker Elementary with goods, services and fund raising for the arts, the YMCA fundraising and activities and Boy Scouts of America. He was a member of the Optimist Club, South Austin Civic Club (1999 Business Person of the Year and 2002 Emil Spillmann Award), Oak Hill Business & Professional Association (1987 Citizen of the Year), Kuwanian of the Year in 1965, Capital Area Council 1986-1989 Award, and VFW. Ross Baldwin is a true Rotarian who demonstrates the ideals of Rotary through Service Above Self by contributing his time, labor and resources for the benefit of others. Donations may be made to The Rotary Foundation in Ross's name.

John H. Hall, Jr. (RC of Austin), husband of Ditas (RC of Northwest Austin) died Wednesday, January 31. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2:00 pm at Bethany United Methodist Church, 10010 Anderson Mill Road, Austin. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to House of Friends, c/o Bethany United Methodist Church, Austin, TX 78750 or Scholarship Fund, c/o The Rotary Club of Austin Foundation, 304 E. 7th St., Austin, TX 78701. John was very instrumental in the initiation and for many years

the continuation of the Bi-District Conference.

Rotarians who have passed on since the 2007 District Convention:

Please notify Bubba Gene Silverblatt for any additions or corrections: BubbaG@SilverblattLaw.com

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