“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it.” – Brene Brown – Professor-Lecturer-Author

 

“A good compromise is one where everybody makes a contribution.” – Angela Merkel – Chancellor of Germany

 

“Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it.” – Harper Lee – 1926-2016 – Novelist

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

President Darrell showed a picture of the military flags that the club purchased for the Chez Center.

 

Salvation Army Bell Ringing will take place from 10am to 7pm on December 11 at the south door of Wal-Mart, 2610 N. Prospect.  The 4-5pm slot is still open.  Please contact Tod if you can help.

 

December 16 – Our morning meeting with be a holiday party.  Bring a guest and a wrapped, white elephant gift.

 

December 23 – No meeting.

 

December 30 – Zoom Social in the evening.

 

January 15 – Volunteer opportunity from 10am-12pm with Feeding Our Kids. See Phyllis to sign up.

 

February 23 – Karaoke Fundraiser in the evening at LODGIC.

 

 

ASSEMBLY

 

Joe proposed a partnership with the Chez Center.   He suggested that our club could help fund snacks during finals week, holiday parties, etc.   We might be able to sponsor a Rotaract or Satellite Club at the Chez Center.   Joe and Ray agreed to coordinate a committee to work with them.   Contact Joe if you want to serve on the committee.  

 

Robb announced that we have sold 419 cases of fruit.  With additional cash donations, we will more than meet our goal of $6k.   The club purchased about 25 extra cases and will sell them at the Urbana Farmer’s Market on December 11 and 18.

 

Larry suggested making a club donation to the fund established to help Liam Gasser, who was disabled following a road rage incident.  Consensus was that it would be better to donate to an organization than to an individual.   Mary Kay talked about the Crime Stoppers Victory Over Violence fund.   It was agreed to donate $500 from the club treasury and to solicit an additional $500 from members.   Send donations to Lou.   

 

Robb has reached out to other local clubs to see if they would be interested in helping to bring the Duck Race back to CU.

 

Darrell announced that the club will be looking for a President Nominee to serve following Scott’s term.   See Darrell if you are interested.

 

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  Dec 9th Dec 16th Dec 23rd Dec 30th
Introductions Cary Woolard Michelle Barbey No No
Reflection Mary Hodson Ed Perry morning morning
Greeters Cary Woolard Michelle Barbey meeting. meeting.
Phyllis Mischo Scott Paceley Happy Evening
Notetaker Conforti Perry Holidays! social.

 

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

 

December 9th – Ellen Miller, Rotary Youth Exchange and Ambassadorial Scholar (Mary)

December 16th – TBD

December 23rd – No morning meeting

December 30th – No morning meeting.  Evening Zoom social instead.

January 6th – TBD

January 13th – Dr. Kristin Hoganson, the Stanley S. Stroup Professor of United States History at UIUC will discuss her book, “The Heartland: An American History” (Tom)

January 20th – Jeremy Greer will discuss his epic 212 mile hike of the John Muir Trail (Ondine)

January 27th – Brant Houston, Professor and Knight Chair in Investigative & Enterprise Reporting, UIUC (Bob)

February 3rd – TBD 

February 10th – TBD (Cary)

February 17th – TBD (Charlie)

February 24th – TBD (Joe)

March 3rd – TBD 

March 10th – TBD (Mary)

March 17th – TBD (Ondine)

March 24th – TBD (Tom)

March 31st – TBD

April 7th – TBD

April 14th – TBD (Bob)

April 21st – TBD (Cary)

April 28th – TBD (Charlie)

May 5th – TBD

May 12th – TBD (Joe)