“We are all bound up together in one great bundle of humanity, and society cannot trample on the weakest and feeblest of its members without receiving the curse in its own soul.” – Frances Ellen Watkins Harper – 1825-1911 – American abolitionist, suffragist, poet, teacher, public speaker, and writer

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“It’s not about thinking outside the box. It’s about realizing there is no box.” – Jari Askins – Judge-Lawyer

“Your capacity to keep your vow will depend on the purity of your life.” – Mahatma Gandhi – 1869-1948 – Lawyer-Nationalist

“Speaking your truth is the most powerful tool we all have.” – Oprah Winfrey – Actress-Entrepreneur-Talk Show Host-Media Executive-Philanthropist

ANNOUNCEMENTS

(notes provided by the distinguished gentleman from Connecticut, Ewok Perry)

This Thursday’s meeting will be “Pass the Gavel” day. The peaceful transition of power from Mary K to Darrell.

Mary K and Charlie are hosting a Club happy hour at their home this Thursday, 6/24/21. This end of the Rotary year celebration takes place from 5pm to 7pm at their home at 1607 Sandpiper Ct., Champaign.

June’s Bucket money is going to Lodgic.

PROGRAM

Ondine introduced Jon L. Seydl as today’s speaker. Jon is the Director of the University of Illinois’ Krannert Art Museum. Jon became the director in 2018, and comes here after serving as the senior director of collections and programs of European Art at the Worcester Art Museum. He has a Master’s and PhD in Art History from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor’s degree in Art History from Yale.

Jon began today’s program with a history of the University of Illinois’ Art Museum pointing to key years of growth which have led to the Krannert Art Museum (KAM) becoming the second largest general art museum in the State of Illinois.  KAM continues to have the dual purpose of serving both the University and the Community. KAM’s vast and varied collections of art, online collection access, continual changing of exhibitions, research and lab work, cross campus sharing and teaching activities makes it a valued member on campus and to the community. Jon has been leading KAM to be more open, keeping in touch and displaying all current art forms and more welcoming to all. His new focus is on disability culture. 

This past year the museum has been closed due to the pandemic, but is now back open to the public from 10am to 4pm Tuesday through Saturday. Through its sponsors, donations and membership programs, KAM continues to grow and evolve to meet the today’s needs of the University and Community.

For more information please go online at kam.illinois.edu.

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE (with program committee member responsible listed in parentheses)

June 24th – Pass the Gavel ceremony

July 1st – Club Assembly

July 8th – Jennifer Shelby will talk about the work college concept at Blackburn College in Carlinville

July 15th – Dr. Marianne Alleyne, Assistant Professor of Entomology, UIUC, will discuss the emergence of cicadas (Bob)

July 22nd – TBD (Cary)

July 29th – Club Social

August 5th – Club Assembly

August 12th – TBD (Charlie)

August 19th – TBD (Mary)

August 26th – TBD (Ondine)

September 2nd – Club Assembly

September 9th – TBD (Tom)

September 16th – TBD (Bob)

September 23rd – TBD (Cary)

September 30th – Club Social

October 7th – Club Assembly

October 14th – TBD

“Be disciplined about what you respond and react to. Not everyone or everything deserves your time, energy, and attention. Stay in your light.” – Lalah Delia – Writer

“You can and should set your own limits and clearly articulate them. This takes courage, but it is also liberating and empowering, and often earns you new respect.” – Rosalind Brewer – American Businesswoman

“We have to give ourselves permission to fall down and to have missteps and set-backs in order to grow and be unapologetic about our journey.” – Thasunda Brown Duckett – American Businesswoman

ANNOUNCEMENTS

(notes provided by the unorthodox and unconventional Paul Conforti)

Former C-U Sunrise Rotarian Benny Lapid made a special appearance while he is in town for a photography job.

Mary’s reflection was a heartfelt tribute to Neal Chamberlain, and about the connectedness of Rotary throughout the lives of friends and family of all Rotarians, even after they are not here with us anymore.

We will have an End of Rotary Year Social from 5-7pm on Thursday, 6/24/21 at the home of Mary Kay and Charlie Smith. The address is 1607 Sandpiper Ct, Champaign.

Mary Kay, on behalf of CU Sunrise, made a giant check presentation to Champaign Central High School graduate Kyleah Rogers in the amount of $1,500. Kyleah has been accepted to UIUC.

District Governor Mike Step honored Paul Harris Fellows, including:

Vicki Patton (on behalf of Rob Patton)

Mary Kay Smith (+1)

Bob LaCharite (+2)

Charlie Smith (+3)

Allan Penwell (+4)

PROGRAM

District Governor Mike talked about several satellite clubs in our district. Satellite clubs are clubs that form with under 20 members. Satellite clubs function similar to regular clubs but can have modified procedures. One such club serves Downs/LeRoy where members can bring friends and family. Another satellite club in Bloomington meets twice per month. Called the Pub Club, the first meeting of the month is held in a pub in which a project is planned, and the second meeting is the project.

Special Recognition: Mike explained that a District Governor can recognize outstanding contributions to a club, to a district and to Rotaries around the world. Mike presented to Phyllis the District Governor’s award for her inspirational service above self to our club and district.

Mike presented Phyllis with a certificate and a local artisan made (Paris, IL) inscribed glass Rotary mug painted with the Rotary colors representing opening the doors of opportunity.

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE (with program committee member responsible listed in parentheses)

June 17th – Jon L. Seydl, Director of Krannert Art Museum (Ondine)

June 24th – Pass the Gavel ceremony

July 1st – Club Assembly

July 8th – Jennifer Shelby will talk about the work college concept at Blackburn College in Carlinville

July 15th – Dr. Marianne Alleyne, Assistant Professor of Entomology, UIUC, will discuss the emergence of cicadas (Bob)

July 22nd – TBD (Cary)

July 29th – Club Social

August 5th – Club Assembly

August 12th – TBD (Charlie)

August 19th – TBD (Mary)

August 26th – TBD (Ondine)

September 2nd – Club Assembly

September 9th – TBD (Tom)

September 16th – TBD (Bob)

September 23rd – TBD (Cary)

September 30th – Club Social

October 7th – Club Assembly

October 14th – TBD

“Courtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones which strike deepest in the grateful and appreciating heart.” – Henry Clay – 1777-1852 – American Attorney-Statesman

“A thousand words will not leave so deep an impression as one deed.” – Henrik Ibsen – 1828-1906 – Norwegian Playwright

“To have courage for whatever comes in life – everything lies in that.” – Saint Teresa of Avila, 1515-1582 – Saint

ANNOUNCEMENTS

(notes provided by the erudite Mary Hodson)

June Bucket Bucks will go to the servers at LODGIC.   Bucket Bucks collected in July will go to the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen.

President Mary Kay announced that Cary will be our new social committee chair.   Scott Paceley will serve CU Sunrise as President for the 2022-2023 Rotary Year.  Instead of purchasing awards this year, the club purchased CU Sunrise masks for all of the members.

Phyllis announced the completion of our District Grant project.  Despite the pandemic, Frances Nelson completed 871 child wellness checks during 2020.  Our grant provided 809 books to be given to the children, half in Spanish and half in English.   During each wellness check, the physician talked about the importance of reading to children and presented each child with a book.  

The club also participated with other clubs in a project with our Peace Scholar Shannon O Rourke Kasali’s libraries in the Congo.   Charlie announced that 800 books have been delivered to Goma.

President Elect Darrell announced that he is planning to have a charter event in October and another karaoke fundraiser.

Congratulations to Phyllis who is celebrating her 50th wedding anniversary.

Our scholarship winner from Central High School and Governor Mike Step will be at our next meeting.    

PROGRAM

Charlie introduced Theresa from LODGIC.   Theresa talked about what she has learned and how their services morphed during the pandemic.  

Kids Camp transitioned to remote learning.   The next to resume was office services to their existing clients as well as displaced workers who needed a place to work.  Restaurant services opened gradually.   Office workers meet every other Monday for “Member Mingles”.   LODGIC is open for Happy Hour on Thursdays and Fridays and dinner on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.   They will have a new chef and menu starting July 1. 

Two new LODGIC facilities opened during the pandemic, one in Madison, WI, and one in Louisville, KY.    Madison is home to three large healthcare providers.   Healthcare workers needed childcare so Kids Camp was the first service provided.   Kentucky licensing has stalled the opening of their Kids Camp, but their bar and restaurant are open.

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE (with program committee member responsible listed in parentheses)

June 10th – Mike Step, District Governor

June 17th – Jon L. Seydl, Director of Krannert Art Museum (Ondine)

June 24th – Pass the Gavel ceremony

July 1st – Club Assembly

July 8th – Jennifer Shelby will talk about the work college concept at Blackburn College in Carlinville

July 15th – TBD (Bob)

July 22nd – TBD (Cary)

July 29th – Club Social

August 5th – Club Assembly

August 12th – TBD (Charlie)

August 19th – TBD (Mary)

August 26th – TBD (Ondine)

September 2nd – Club Assembly

September 9th – TBD (Tom)

September 16th – TBD (Bob)

September 23rd – TBD (Cary)

September 30th – Club Social

October 7th – Club Assembly

October 14th – TBD

“Doubt comes in at the window when inquiry is denied at the door.” – Benjamin Jowett – 1817-1893 – Tutor-Administrative Reformer University of Oxford

“The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things.” – Henry Ward Beecher – 1813-1887 – American Minister

“Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.” – Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1811-1896 – American Author

ANNOUNCEMENTS

(notes provided by the distinguished gentleman from Connecticut, Sir Edward Perry)

Ata gave a touching reflection with a tribute to Neal Chamberlain. Neal was a member of our club for many years and was truly a “service above self” individual.

This Thursday, June 3, our club will meet in person for breakfast. We will meet in the larger back room at Lodgic with breakfast served buffet style starting at 6:45am. The meeting will also be available via ZOOM. Mary Kay will send out a survey asking to please let her know if you plan on attending this meeting and later she will send out a survey asking for everyone’s feedback about the meeting. For the month of June, the breakfast meals will be at no cost. 

Please let Mary Kay or a board member know who you recommend for future monthly bucket bucks. 

PROGRAM

Cary introduced the speakers, April Ranger and Jenne Green from Washington D.C., who presented information about C-SPAN. 

C-SPAN is funded by cable TV and satellite providers. Beginning in March 1979 with 3 employees, it first televised the House of Representatives session. Today the C-SPAN non-profit network includes television channels: C-SPAN (focusing on the House of Representatives), C-SPAN2 (focusing on the Senate) and C-SPAN3 (focusing on other government hearings and related programming), satellite and radio station WCSP-FM, and a group of websites which provide streaming media and archives of C-Span programs. 

C-SPAN’s mission is to present live unfiltered news on current issues where you can make up your own mind. Started by cable TV, it was connected to 3.5 million homes beginning full time operations in 1982. Today C-Span is available to over 100 million cable and satellite connections within the United States and is available globally through Android and iOS devices and has 240 employees. 

C-SPAN continues to grow with its public service of balanced coverage, multiple viewpoints, no commentary, non-bias reporting, live coverage, direct access, and viewer participation.  To see and connect with what C-SPAN offers start with connecting to their website https://www.c-span.org/. 

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE (with program committee member responsible listed in parentheses)

June 3rd – *Begin in-person meetings* Teresa from Lodgic (Charlie)

June 10th – Mike Step, District Governor

June 17th – Jon L. Seydl, Director of Krannert Art Museum (Ondine)

June 24th – Pass the Gavel ceremony

July 1st – Club Assembly

July 8th – TBD 

July 15th – TBD (Bob)

July 22nd – TBD (Cary)

July 29th – Club Social

August 5th – Club Assembly

August 12th – TBD (Charlie)

August 19th – TBD (Mary)

August 26th – TBD (Ondine)

September 2nd – Club Assembly

September 9th – TBD (Tom)

September 16th – TBD (Bob)

September 23rd – TBD (Cary)

September 30th – Club Social

October 7th – Club Assembly

October 14th – TBD