“We’re never so vulnerable than when we trust someone – but paradoxically, if we cannot trust, neither can we find love or joy.”― Walter Anderson 

 

“I have three precious things which I hold fast and prize. The first is gentleness; the second is frugality; the third is humility, which keeps me from putting myself before others. Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men.”― Lao Tzu

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS
(notes provided by the unconventional and unorthodox Paul Conforti)

 

Robb Patton announced that our CU Sunrise team for our Big Brothers Big Sisters “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” Bowl-a-thon raised over $1,000.

 

Michelle reminded us that Central High School is hosting their annual International Fair Thursday April 12th from 6-8pm. $3 for students, $5 for adults. There will be food, activities, and live performances to enjoy. 100% of Proceeds will be going to Doctors without Borders. 

 

Adam announced that on April 28th we are looking for volunteers for a CIFB truck to Mansfield.

 

Keith is planning another Lake Shelbyville party boat excursion for Sunday, May 27th. Watch this space for more information.

 

Darryl distributed the new CU Sunrise information card we can now use as a marketing tool, especially for prospects who may have an interest in Rotary. The cards will be available at our meetings. We will also use them for events such as the Sweetcorn Festival, Taste of Champaign, etc.

 

Thursday, May 10th will be new officer election day for our club.  The officer slate includes:

 

*2018-2019 President Elect is Cary Woolard who was appointed at the 11-8-17 board meeting as that position became open.

*2019-2020 President Elect: Darrell Hoeman

*Past-President: Bob LaCharite

*Treasurer: Billy Stull

*Secretary: Allan Penwell

*Club Service Director: Keith Brandau

*Community Service Director: Robb Patton

*International Service Director: open

*New Generations Director: Michelle Barbey

*Vocational Service Director: Angie Schoonover

 

 

PROGRAM

 

Jim Hack & Dean Olson – Habitat for Humanity, El Salvador (Habitat para Humanidad El Salvador).

 

Since 2011 Champaign’s Good Shepherd Lutheran Church has sponsored an annual trip to El Salvador to work with Habitat for Humanity El Salvador building homes.

 

El Salvador is the smallest non-island country in the America’s with a 70% poverty rate (average annual income of $5,900/yr).

 

Over the past 10 years, Habitat has hosted 750 “build teams” consisting of 9500 volunteers, constructing 750 houses housing 3,750 Salvadorians. 70% of all team members return for a repeat build.

 

Their overall goal is not simply to build houses, but to build and strengthen neighborhoods, starting with the neighborhood community center, with houses built around that. Building the community is the theme for these volunteer trips.

 

It costs each volunteer about $1,160 to participate for a 9-day trip (airfare, accommodations and meals included). The next trip is slated for this August 13 through August 21.

 

Jim and Dean are actively seeking volunteers for this years trip. They can be reached via email at Jim Hack (b.j.hack@comcast.net) and Dean Olson (DeanLOLson@gmail.com). 

 

 

 

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  Apr 19th Apr 26th May 3rd May 10th
Introductions Scott Paceley Robb Patton Allan Penwell Ed Perry
Reflection David Henry Andrew Kerins Candy Loyd BJ Lytle
Greeters Scott Paceley Robb Patton Allan Penwell Ed Perry
Jen Shelby Lou Simpson Jeff Van Buren Cary Woolard
Song Leader Ed Perry Rod Roberts Tod Satterthwaite Angie Schoonover
Notetaker Perry Penwell Hodson Conforti

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

April 19th – Darrell Hoemann, Cruising the Rhine and Germany’s Holiday Markets (Mary)

April 26th – Dennis Hesch, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, The Carle Foundation, will discuss  Carle’s expansion/development at the Curtis/I-57 interchange (Phyllis)

May 3rd – Gerri Kirshner, CU Symphony will discuss the symphony and their upcoming season (Charlie)

May 10th – Zayd Jawad, Business Buddies (Mary)

May 17th – Laura Bleill, Associate Director, Research Park, will provide an overview of Research Park and future development (Phyllis)

May 24th – Barbara Kessel, Books to Prisoners (Mary)

May 31st – TBD – Club Social

June 7th – Hostile takeover of CUSR leadership

June 14th – Micah Putnam, Allerton Park and Retreat Center (Mary)