“Tragedy is like strong acid – it dissolves away all but the very gold of truth.” ― D. H. Lawrence 

 

“In this life, we have to make many choices. Some are very important choices. Some are not. Many of our choices are between good and evil. The choices we make, however, determine to a large extent our happiness or our unhappiness, because we have to live with the consequences of our choices.”― James E. Faust 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS
(notes provided by the erudite Mary Hodson)

President Reuben presented a check to LaDonna Wilson, representing the Central Drama Club.  Their production of “Chicago” is one of five student productions selected for a national competition and they are raising money to send all of the kids who are in the show.

Phyllis Mischo gave a shout out to Jim Barham of Barham Benefit Group.  After seeing the Don Decker Garden on one of his bicycle rides, Jim paid to have the piano keys painted at the Mattis Park Don Decker Garden.

A news article about Rod Robert’s new business, “Slow Ride Pedal Tours” was passed around. Congratulations Rod, you’re famous!

This week’s meeting saw a record number of CU Sunrise Rotarians wearing their club polo shirts.  For next week’s meeting feel free to wear khaki pants and a red polo.  After the meeting we can all go to Target.


PROGRAM
 
Mary introduced Past District Governor Ron Schettler from Effingham.  He is the District Coordinator for Visioning Training and he gave us an overview of the training that is available to our club.  
 
PDG Ron explained that although “Visioning” is not an RI program, it is recommended by RI.   At a Visioning session, a trained Rotarian guides a club to a better future without telling you what to do.

There is no cost to the club except for the expense of an evening meal.   The club determines who should attend. A minimum of 8 people and a maximum of 30 can be involved.  Everyone who attends will be asked to participate. The Club designates a “Coordinator” and a “Club Champion”, who follows up after the initial session.

 The Visioning training lasts 3-4 hours.   Ideas on each topic are listed on a chart and then everyone goes around the room with three dots.  By placing the dots on the ideas that they designate as most important, a theme emerges.   After the meeting, the Club Champion merges the charts into a summary.   The first draft is distributed to the entire membership.   More discussion follows and then the whole club votes on a vision plan for the next three years.

The Champion or one or more key people are responsible for keeping up the momentum and the District Visioning Team continues to be available for consultation.

 

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  June 23rd June 30th July 7th July 14th
Introductions Cary Woolard Lou Simpson Billy Stull Jeff Van Buren
Invocation Robin Ferguson Darrell Hoemann Mary Hodson Phillip Holthaus
Greeters Cary Woolard Lou Simpson Billy Stull Jeff Van Buren
Keith Brandau Paul Conforti Molly Delaney Ata Durukan
Song Leader Laura Auteberry Oktay Baran Keith Brandau Paul Conforti
Notetaker Conforti Lintner Perry Penwell

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE

June 23rd – Ben LeRoy, City of Champaign Planning Department, will discuss the proposal to change design standards in certain residential and commercial areas

June 30th – Pass the Gavel day and Club Awards ceremony

July 7th – Steve Carter will discuss the recommendation by the Unit 4 Facilities Committee for a new high school and other building projects

July 14th – TBD

July 21st – John Marlin, UIUC, will discuss prairie and woodland plantings on campus

July 28th – District Governor Kevin Yonce 

August 4th – Dr. Steve Sonka, Professor Emeritus, UIUC, will provide a presentation on food waste and prevention of postharvest loss

August 11th – TBD

August 18th – TBD