“Anyone can give up, it’s the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that’s true strength.” – Unknown
ANNOUNCEMENTS
(notes provided by the venerable Neal Chamberlain)
The meeting was called to order by Ex-President, Todd, and the invocation was provided by Laura.
Ed gave the Rotary Minute: He told of his days atDavenportCentralHigh School. He explained that there was a certain drafting teacher who recognized his talents and encouraged him to pursue architecture. He said in retrospect that he believes the confidence which this teacher had in his abilities prompted him to become an architect. Ed noted he had a very fulfilling career, and thus far none of his buildings have unexpectedly fallen down.
Volunteers are needed for the Crisis Nursery 5k Relay, October 24, to help with food, water and clean up.
Rod asked for volunteers for the October 24 Habitat for Humanity build.
Jen reported that the contract for food next year will not include oatmeal provided in our meeting room. No tears were shed over this loss.
CUSR needs volunteers to help with the Christmas party – plans are to have the party to be in the evening. Talk to Cary if you’re interested in helping out.
Bucket money for this month will go to Habitat for Humanity.
PROGRAM
Our speaker Erich Adickes, of Adickes Creative Services, was introduced by Mary. Mary said that Erich considers himself to be a computer geek. Erich obtained his education from Elmhurst College, Eastern Illinois University and Parkland College. Erich also was an instructor at Champaign Schools(Computer Technology) and Parkland College(Introduction to Computers).
The title of Erich’s presentation was “There’s A Phone in My Camera”. The objective of Erich ‘s presentation was to explain and emphasize that the majority of people now own and use smart phones. But often these owners are unaware of the multiple capabilities of their phone. He spoke of the cumbersome cameras that many people own and seldom use. They never seem to have the camera when the have an opportunity to take a special picture.
With the camera in your phone you can take excellent pictures because it is small and you nearly always have it with you. Modern smart phones have capabilities that were unavailable just a few years ago. The cameras on today’s smart phones have many capabilities allowing for adjustment of light, focus, distance, movement and composition.
Erich explained the many apps are included in smart-phones today. He has found that most smart-phone owners learn to use only two or three of these app capabilities right away. But they are often not aware (for a long time) of how much more usage their phone would provide if they had more training.
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| Aug 27th | Sept 3rd | Sept 10th | Sept 17th | |
| Introductions | Ed Perry | Chuck Reifsteck | Rod Roberts | Tod Satterthwaite |
| Invocation | Oktay Baran | Keith Brandau | Alan Chalifoux | Neal Chamberlain |
| Greeters | Ed Perry | Chuck Reifsteck | Rod Roberts | Tod Satterthwaite |
| Harold Adams | Curt Anderson | Laura Auteberry | Oktay Baran | |
| Song Leader | Jen Shelby | Lou Simpson | Jeff Van Buren | Cary Woolard |
| Notetaker | Perry | Penwell | Hodson | Lintner |
| Rotary Minute | Chuck Reifsteck | Rod Roberts | Tod Satterthwaite | Mitch Schluter |
| Decker Weeding | Perry | |||
| Next Weekend | ||||
| Decker Garden | Perry | Perry | ||
| Watering |
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE
August 27th – Barry Pittendrigh, Department of Entomology, UIUC
September 3rd – Sheila Dodd, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity
September 10th – Dan Olson, Executive Director, Champaign County Forest Preserve Distrct
September 17th – Tom Ramage, President, Parkland College, Update on Parkland’s Programs and Facilities
September 24th – TBD
October 1st – TBD
October 8th – Jessica DeYoung, Director of the C-U Special Recreation Program
October 15th – TBD
October 22nd – Mike DeLorenzo, Associate Chancellor, will discuss Willard Airport
October 29th – TBD
