“All the breaks you need in life wait within your imagination. Imagination is the workshop of your mind, capable of turning mind energy into accomplishment and wealth.” – Napoleon Hill – 1883-1970 – Author

“There is nothing more beautiful than someone who goes out of their way to make life beautiful for others.” – Mandy Hale – Author

“Everything you don’t know is something you can learn.” – Unknown

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Notes provided by Allan Penwell)

 

Bucket money for July will go to Prosperity Gardens associated with Nicole Musumeci, Eddie’s daughter.  Since we do not meet in person, Rotarians are encouraged to contribute Bucket Money by sending your check to Lou Simpson.

 

At our meeting at the Decker Garden we welcomed Jarrod Scheunemann as a new member who was sponsored by Andrew. He is married to Jessie and has two children, Cadene and Gavin. Jarrod is assistant to the executive director at Champaign Park District, and he has an interest in community service. He is a cheesehead and has visited over 50 national parks.

 

PROGRAM

 

Our meeting on July 2nd was Pass the Gavel Day where Mary Kay took over the presidential duties from Darrell. Mary Kay has nominated Darrell for District Rotarian of the Year, and she read part of her support letter to the district.

 

The following awards were presented by Oktay who chairs the awards committee.

 

Perfect attendance:  Michelle Barbey, Mary Hodson, Darrell Hoemann, Scott Paceley, Robb Patton, Allan Penwell, Ed Perry, Todd Satterthwaite, Lou Simpson, Charlie Smith, Mary Kay Smith, Oktay Baran, and Cary Woolard.

 

The Alive, Alert Awake Award:  Cary Woolard

Distinguished Club Service:  Phyllis Mischo

Special Award for Charter Member Service:  Ed Perry

Courage Award:  Paul Conforti

New Rotarian of the Year:  Eddie Bridges

Rotarian of the Year:  Darrell Hoemann

 

In addition to the above, Lou, Bob, and Scott received Paul Harris pins for additional contributions to The Rotary Foundation.

 

Many thanks to all those who attended. We thank Darrell for his year as president and look forward to having fun with Mary Kay in the coming year.

 

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  July 9th July 16th July 23rd July 30th
         
Reflection Andrew Kerins Bob La Charite Phyllis Mischo Scott Paceley
Notetaker Hodson Conforti Perry Penwell
Decker Weeding Penwell/LaCharite Hodson Johnson Perry
Next Weekend        

 

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

*All meetings via Zoom*

 

July 9th – Club Assembly

July 16th – District Governor Mike Step

July 23rd – Heather Stoa, 2021-2022 District Governor, will speak about the 2019 “Heart to Heart” trip to Mexico and new projects in honor of Mexico’s 100th anniversary of Rotary  (Bob)

July 30th – Club Social

August 6th – TBD (Cary)

August 13th – TBD (Charlie)

August 20th – TBD (Ondine)

August 27th – TBD (Tom)

September 3rd – TBD

September 10th – TBD

September 17th – TBD

September 24th – TBD

October 1st – TBD