Posted by Bob Artis

THE COUNTDOWN TO HOUSTON

  • 10  Renew 'global friendships' in “The House of Friendship”.
  • 9    Hear a few of the most prominent and prolific speakers from around the world. 
  • 8    Gathering of Rotarians from The Best of Friends District 7090.   
 
  • 7  A visit to the NASA Space Center.  there are other NASA bases, but this is the one made famous when Apollo 11 landed on the moon, July 20, 1969, and astronaut Neil Armstrong said, "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed."  It's also the final stop on our One Small Step road trip, marking the 50th Anniversary of the lunar landing. 
  • 6  For art lovers, you do not want to miss visiting Houston's Museum of Fine Art. Showcasing some 65,000 pieces of artwork from around the globe.
  • 5  Holocaust Museum newly renovated and reopened following a multi-million-dollar expansion in 2019 showing: "The Danish rescue boat" used as a means to safety carry those escaping cruelty. It also features "The Butterfly Loft" representing 1.5 million children killed during the Holocaust.
  • 4  The Cockrell Butterfly Center, An incredible collection of indoor water habitat and exotic plants.
  • 3  OMG, take a tour through the 'Food Halls' of world class cuisine and experience some of the tastiest and most exotic foods from around the globe.
  • 2  Downtown is a magnificent and stunning display of colors, murals, and artistic sights.
  • 1  Witness the brilliant entrance of Rotary's 1st Female President: Jennifer Jones, one of our very own.
Our Governor Anne Bermingham set a modest goal of 40 attendees, and we are almost there...take a moment to register at Houston RI Convention.