“The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases.” – Carl Jung – 1875-1961 – Psychiatrist-Psychoanalyst

 

“I don’t believe you have to be better than everybody else. I believe you have to be better than you ever thought you could be.” – Ken Venturi – 1931-2013 – Professional Golfer

 

“Science is not a boy’s game, it’s not a girl’s game.  It’s everyone’s game.  It’s about where we are and where we’re going.  Space travel benefits us here on Earth.  And we ain’t stopped yet.  There’s more exploration to come.” – Nichelle Nichols – 1932-2022 – American actress, singer, dancer

 

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

 

August 29 will be the inaugural Tom Costello Memorial Golf Challenge with the Rotary Cup awarded to the winning club, plus many other prizes. This from Champaign Rotary’s John Kelley and Sam Banks:  A new tradition is starting with our annual Champaign Rotary Corn Roast and Golf outing.  They excited to start a new, fun Rotary competition for a traveling trophy to recognize the Rotary Club golf outing foursome with the best score. They’re inviting Clubs in the district to enter a team (must have three members of your club on the team) and take your swing at having the honor of taking home the 2022 Tom Costello Memorial Cup. You will having bragging rights for a year and the challenge to defend the Cup in 2023.

There is also an accompanying Corn Roast one can attend separately for $15 at the Rotary Hill Shelter at Lake of the Woods on the same day, August 29th, from 5-7pm.

The Rotary District 6490 Conference promises to be great, and it doesn’t get any closer for us. It will be held Friday September 16 and 17, at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center, just a half block north of Lodgic on State Street (our former meeting venue). The whole conference will be informative and energizing, but if you can do just part of it, make plans to attend Josh Whitman’s keynote lunch keynote speech on Friday.

September 8-10 – Habitat will be painting their new facility. Volunteers are needed, especially on the 8th and 9th. See Tod if you can pitch in.

Saturday, September 10, 10am-noon at the Champaign Church of Christ (1509 W John St, Champaign). Phyllis is coordinating a Feeding Our Kids volunteer event, packaging food for kids for the weekends during the school year.

Tod announced that DSC is having their Oktoberfest fundraiser on Sept. 24 and is asking for volunteers from 3 to 10 pm.  Tod will update the club once he gets more info.

Mary is working on a district grant to provide GED books for Books to Prisoners

 

PROGRAM

 

District 6490 Assistant Governor Marlys Scarbrough introduced newly appointed District Governor, Connie Walsh

Weaving in this years Rotary Theme “Imagine Rotary – Blazing Trails” DG Connie talked about the possibilities Rotary means to and offers its community as well as the world. Connie used her grandkids’ imagination as an inspiration for Rotarian exuberance in thinking about ways to connect and to help.

RI President Elect Jennifer Jones recently visited the Effingham club and Connie was able to get a personal insight about RI goals this year and next.

  • Adding two new innovative satellite or cause based clubs in each district
  • Continue utilizing eClub and other club flexibility provided by RI
  • Continue work on diversity in all areas, including “seasoned” Rotarians
  • Work to have women comprise 30% of Rotary membership by 2023

Rotary Foundation Goals:

  • $130 per capita for all clubs donating to the annual fund
  • $100 minimum for all members donating to the Rotary Foundation
  • 5% increase for D6490 End Polio donations
  • All clubs plan activities for World Polio Day on October 24

Rotary Direct:

  • Enroll in Rotary’s recurring giving program, Rotary Direct, which makes giving easy, fast and secure. You can schedule a monthly, quarterly or annual donation.
  • D6490 currently has 196 Rotarians enrolled

D6490 Goals:

  • Form two new innovative or caused based clubs
  • Membership: all clubs net +1
    • Each one bring one this year
    • Ask members: what do you want out of Rotary?
  • Increase member engagement and retention
  • Increase DG club visits to evaluate goal progress
  • Increase district outreach to youth – Rotary Youth Exchange, RYLA Camp and Interact
    • Include youth in club events and projects
    • Listen to new creative ideas
  • Identify and tap young “thinkers” of all ages
    • Encourage sharing of experiences, knowledge and memories

Divesity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

  • All people – visible and invisible qualities
  • All individuals feel warm welcome at all Rotary events
  • Seek out progressive thinkers
  • View diversity as a Rotary strength
    • Diversity is a fact
    • Equity is a choice
    • Inclusion is an action
    • Belonging is an outcome

D6490 Save-the-Dates

  • August 26: PolioPlus Auction Basket Information
  • August 26: D6490 Memorial Service information due
  • September 1: District grant applications due
  • September 16-17: District Conference at the Champaign Holiday Inn

Connie presented Darrel with a plaque naming CU Sunrise as winners of the Governors Trophy Club of the Year!

 

 

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  Aug 18th Aug 25th Sept 1st Sept 8th
Introductions Darrell Hoemann Larry Johnson Andrew Kerins Bob La Charite
Reflection Tod Satterthwaite Jarrod Scheunemann Jen Shelby Charlie Smith
Greeters Darrell Hoemann Larry Johnson Andrew Kerins Bob La Charite
Lou Simpson Charlie Smith Mary Kay Smith Cary Woolard
Notetaker Perry Hodson Crane Conforti
Decker Weeding (spot available)   Oktay Baran  

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE (with program committee members listed in parentheses)

 

August 25th – Dr. Gil Holder, Brand & Monica Fortner Endowed Chair in Theoretical Astrophysics, UIUC will speak about the evolution of the universe (Tom)

September 1st – TBD

September 8th – Donald J. Wuebbles, Emeritus Professor, Department of Atmospheric Sciences, UIUC (Bob)

September 15th – Jayne DeLuce, President & CEO, Visit Champaign County (Cary)

September 22nd – TBD (Charlie)

September 29th – Club Social

October 6th – TBD

October 13th – Daily Bread Soup Kitchen will give an overview of its 362 day a year service to the food insecure in our community (Joe)

October 20th – TBD (Mary)

October 27th – TBD (Lisa)

 

 

UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS

 

August 24 – Allan Penwell

August 30 – Darrell Hoemann

August 30 – Ed Perry

 

September 2 – Andrew Kerins

September 3 – Charlie Smith

September 25 – Tod Satterthwaite