“Mistakes are a fact of life. It is the response to the error that counts.” – Nikki Giovanni – Poet-Writer-Civil Rights Movement Supporter

 

“If you feel like there’s something out there that you’re supposed to be doing, if you have a passion for it, then stop wishing and just do it.” – Wanda Sykes – Comedian-Actress-Writer

 

“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.” – Thomas Jefferson – 1743-1826 – Former President of the United States

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

(notes provided by the erudite Mary Hodson)

 

President Scott presented a check to Karen Pickard from the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen.

 

Upcoming Service opportunities include:

1) Feb. 11, 10-11:30 AM – Feed Our Kids

2) March 4 – Read Across America

3) March 15 – EIFB food repack

    

Ed asks that we save our newspapers for an upcoming Humane Society project.  Ed also encourages everyone to brush their teeth twice each day.  Don’t disappoint Ed! 

 

 

PROGRAM

 

Lisa introduced certified Life Coach Cathy Warnes who gave simple steps to healthier and more balanced living.

 

Cathy said that her recommendations for changing habits fall into three categories.   The first is action.  You should be specific about what you are going to do.  Start small.  Find a way to make it pleasurable as our brains want to repeat things that are pleasurable.  Celebrate your wins.

 

Second, check your thoughts.  Be aware of what you are telling yourself about what you can and cannot do.  Repeat a positive story in your head and your actions will match your thoughts.

 

Third, get accountability and support from others.

 

For more tips see Cathy’s website at coachingcanhelp.com and/or follow her podcast on “Simple Steps to Healthier and More Balanced Living.”

 

 

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Introductions Eddie Bridges Paul Conforti Lisa Crane Diana Dummitt
Reflection Jerry Payonk Allan Penwell Ed Perry Joe Rank
Greeters Eddie Bridges Paul Conforti Lisa Crane Diana Dummitt
Robb Patton Jerry Payonk Allan Penwell Ed Perry
Notetaker Crane Conforti Perry Hodson

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE (with program committee members listed in parentheses)

 

February 2nd – Club Assembly

February 9th – Tiffany and Steve Warmoski will discuss their experience with selling their house in Jacksonville and spending the year reconnecting with folks they have met through Rotary Exchange (Darrell)

February 16th – Governor Designate Mike Martin will speak on 100 in 100

February 23rd – Dr. Donald Wuebbles, Harry E. Preble Emeritus Professor, UIUC  (Bob)

March 2nd – Club Assembly

March 9th – TBD (Cary)

March 16th – Peter Newman, Peak Wealth Planning, will discuss Common Mistakes to Avoid for Retirement (Jerry)

March 23rd – Marching Illini director Barry Houser (Joe)

 

UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS

 

January 27 – Rod Roberts

January 28 – Scott Paceley

 

February 14 – Ata Durukan