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SOST Executive Director Doug Fair, 2021-22 Spindletop Rotary President Shannon Garrod, 2022-23 Spindletop Rotary President Micah Leigh and SOST Conductor Chelsea Tipton -
2021-22 Spindletop Rotary President Shannon Garrod, Some Other Place Executive Director Paula O’Neal and 2022-23 Spindletop Rotary President Micah Leigh
Spindletop Rotary Club donated $5,000 to the Symphony of Southeast Texas (SOST) and Some Other Place on July 21 from funds raised at its annual roast event, the organization reports.
The club hosted the Celebrity Roast of SOST Conductor Chelsea Tipton on April 7. Friends were invited to attend the night of good-natured fun as Tipton’s special friends “roasted” him with stories from behind the scenes at the symphony.
SOST received $3,500 and, at Tipton’s request for a contribution, Some Other Place was given $1,500. Additional funds raised from the event will benefit Rotary service projects and grants, including a new partnership with Blanchette Elementary in providing books for all students.
The mission of Rotary is to provide service to others, promote integrity and advance world understanding, good will and peace through the fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. “Service Above Self” is seen as “Rotarians at Work” doing good things in their area, reports Rotary.
According to the club, the “forecast” looks great for next year’s Celebrity Roast, which is scheduled for March 30, 2023. Spindletop Rotary Club invites the community to save the date for the Celebrity Roast of KFDM Meteorologist Greg Bostwick at the MCM Elegante’ Hotel. Sponsorships will be available soon.
Learn more about the Spindletop Rotary Club on its Facebook page, @SpindletopRotaryClub.