Special Events

Dec 20, 2010 – Christmas Extravaganza

The 2010 Christmas Extravaganza included Christmas music by Derrith Bondurant and a bluegrass medley by Dave Sherman & Newt Farrar on guitar, Jay Abercrombie (percussion) , Doc Fouts (wash tub bass), Lee Nebeker (real bass), Trish Anderson (piano) and Matt Menefee (banjo). Matt is the Nashville-based banjo player who won the coveted national competition at the age of 17. Matt remains the youngest competitor to ever receive the award.

The merry elves presented a Christmas Extravaganza for all members and guests to enjoy. Lunch was provided by Outback Steakhouse.

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Ben Lauderdale Recognized for Years of Club Service

Ben Lauderdale has served many roles in the South Tyler Rotary Club since he helped form the club and obtain the charter from Rotary International.

Since 1963 Ben has played The National Anthem at almost every meeting. Ben has had perfect attendance many of the years since the club was formed.

In August 30th, 2007, President Tom recognized Ben for his many years of service.

Thanks Ben!

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Sept 11, 2010 – 141st Quartermaster Company Appreciation BBQ

The South Tyler Rotary Club joined the Knights of Columbus of Tyler to recognize the 141st Quartermaster Company. The 141st is based in Tyler, Texas. They are usually deployed in small groups to support other operations in the battlefield.

We had the opportunity on 9/11 of 2010 to recognize them and their families for their service and sacrifice to out country.

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STR Rings the Bell for the Salvation Army

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Annual Rotary Bike-Build with Tyler Area Rotary Clubs

Each year the South Tyler Rotary Club joins the Sunrise Rotary Club and the Downtown Club to donate and assemble bikes. The three Rotary Clubs work through the Salvation Army to provide bikes as Christmas gifts. Congratulations to Steve Taylor and the South Tyler Rotary Club for breaking all previous records for bike donations and bike assembly. South Tyler Rotarians donated 104 bikes and assembled them in 90 minutes. Ronnie Marshall’s grandson won the Golden Wrench bicycle assembly completion.

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