“People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in; their true beauty is revealed only if there light is from within.” ― Elizabeth Kubler Ross

 

“Don’t make a habit out of choosing what feels good over what’s actually good for you.” ― Eric Thomas

 

 

Announcements

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

 

Molly presented special awards from the CU Schools Foundation to club members Darrell and Ed.   Both also received a formal proclamation that  April 21st is now known as Darrell and Ed day. Larry, Tod, Robb and Andrew were also given a special thank you for their volunteer service in helping with the renovations to the I.D.E.A. Store.

 

Tod stated that Sola Gratia Farm is having its Spring Plant Sale starting this Friday April 30th and running till May 8th. Located at 2200 South Philo Road they will be selling natural farm grown veggies, herbs, flowers, perennials and hanging baskets.

 

Mary reminded the club that the Rotary District conference is April 29 & 30 at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Registration can be done on line, and there will be many excellent speakers and hands on meetings. It is a good time to learn what is going on in our district and what other clubs are doing.

 

Diana Williams with the Champaign Rotary Club had raffle tickets for sale as part of the Club’s ACTION AUCTION to help raise funds to benefit local not-for-profits. The grand prize is a BMW 328i xDrive sedan; 2nd prize is a 60” LG,4K Ultra TV; and 3rd prize is $500 in cash. Ticket sales are limited and cost $50 each.

 

 

Program

 

Rod introduced Maghan Fettes. Meghan recently moved to Urbana and is a co-founder of LEAD.  LEAD: Leadership, Education And Development is a new organization that hosts monthly workshops for the community on a variety of leadership and professional topics. Meeting the last Tuesday of every month from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at Farnsworth Group 2211 West Bradley Ave., Champaign, the meeting includes dinner, time to network with others, a speaker on a timely subject and a learning task to help develop new leadership ideas.

 

Those attending the meetings are both young and seasoned professionals and people from all walks of life wanting to network and learn helpful new  skills. Meetings cost $20 and further information can be found on Facebook, www.facebook.com/LEADchampaign. and LEADchampaign@gmail.com.

 

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April 28th May 5th May 12th May 19th
Introductions Robb Patton Allan Penwell Ed Perry Rod Roberts
Invocation Julie Allen Laura Auteberry Oktay Baran Keith Brandau
Greeters Robb Patton Allan Penwell Ed Perry Rod Roberts
Lou Simpson Billy Stull Jeff Van Buren Cary Woolard
Song Leader Tod Satterthwaite Jen Shelby Lou Simpson Billy Stull
Notetaker Perry Penwell Hodson Lintner

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE

April 28th – Megan Holland, Director of Volunteer Services, Carle Hospital, will discuss the significance of volunteerism in our community

May 5th – Prof. Christopher Barkan, Executive Director of the Rail Transportation and Engineering Center, UIUC, will discuss high speed rail travel and RailTec

May 12 – Darrell Hoemann, CU Sunrise Rotarian and Photographer Extraordinaire, will discuss his trip to India

May 19th – TBD

May 26th – TBD

June 2nd – Geri Wirth, representing Avicenna Community Health Center

June 9th – Megan Casey, Frances Nelson and SmileHealthy

June 16th – TBD