ANOUNCEMENTS (courteous of the crafty and courageous Barb Lintner) Dave Krchak introduced our CU Sunrise scholarship winner DaNeya Burnett, a Central High School May graduate, who will attend Parkland in nursing starting this summer. She was accompanied by her grandmother. Oktay announced that our Rotarians of the month are our three District 6490 award winners: Mary, more »
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: (courteous of the unconventional and unorthodox, Paul Conforti) Awards at the District Meetings in Effingham Larry Johnson – Rotarian of the Year Mary Hodson – Hall of Honor Gary Olsen – received a standing ovation for his dedication to Shelter Box, U.S.A. Donna announced she spent the tornado hours safely at Sunsinger. PROGRAM: An Overview more »
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Announcements (notes courteous of the stylish, striped-tie-wearing Allan Penwell) Jeff is looking for a replacement for Andrew on the New Generations committee for next year. It’s a great gig, ask Andrew for details. Program Our speaker last week was Brian Nudelman, associate professor of humanities at Parkland College. Brian coordinates campus-wide service learning and volunteerism. more »
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Announcements (courteous of the distinguished gentleman from Connecticut, Edward Perry) Larry noted that CU Sunrise was well represented at last week’s EIFB food re-pack. Thanks to all who volunteered. Mary stated that the District Conference with be an event one should not miss. The District Conference is this weekend, April 27-28, in Effingham. There will be information more »
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Announcements (notes courteous of the unconventional and unorthodox Paul Conforti) Jeff Van Buren: New board member needed for the New Generations seat as Andrew needed to withdraw due to job commitments. Resident wiseguy Neil Chamberlain joked that it was about time Andrew finished school and found a job. Tom Hodson – Champaign West 5/11/2012: more »
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ANNOUNCEMENTS (courteous of the erudite Mary Hodson) CU Sunrise welcomed Penn Nelson and Justin Lytle back. Food Repack with Centennial Interactors – EI Foodbank – 5:30 to 7:30 PM, April 17. Please email Larry if you can help. Patrice needs help driving and feeding GSE team members during the week of April 9. more »
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Announcements (notes courteous of the striped-tie-wearing Allan Penwell) Sue Wittman of the TIMES Center visited our club, and we presented her with a check courtesy of our holiday fruit fundraiser. Bowling for Big Brothers was a big success, and we raised $870.00. There is no report on bowling skills of the participants. June 9-16 is more »
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Announcements (notes courteous of the distinguished gentleman from Connecticut, Ed Perry) Champaign West Rotary will have a reception and a viewing of “The Children’s Home” on April 5th from 6 to 8 pm to kick off their New Futures Scholarship Campaign. ”The Children’s Home” is a video dealing with educational opportunities for the children more »
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Hello Rotarians, Here it is, your much-anticipated C-U Sunrise Rotary Earlybird Newsletter. Actually, only duties this week. See you in the morning! Andrew Mar 22nd Mar 29th Apr 5th Apr 12th Introductions Randy West Cary Woolard Kris Young Coletta Ackermann Invocation Dave Krchak Benny Lapid Han Liang Barb Lintner Greeters Diana Dummitt Cary Woolard more »
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President Bruce presented funds from our Fruit Sale, $1000 to Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club and $1000 to Salt and Light. Announcements: (notes courteous of the crafty and courageous Barb Lintner) Paul thanked the bowlers and those who supported them to meet their $500 goal for Big Brothers and Big Sisters on March 2. The more »
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