ANNOUNCEMENTS (courtesy of the striped-tie-wearing, Allan Penwell)

Filling in for President Bruce, President-Elect Jeff noted that club members should begin signing up for committees.  Jeff emailed the list of committees for your review; the list can also be found on the club website.  Talk to Jeff to have your name added to a specific committee.  Or, if don’t talk to Jeff, your name might be added to a few for you.  For instance, Harold Adams has already been nominated as the new Associate Editor on the Newsletter team.  Way to go Harold!

Lou noted, via email, that last year our club provided 372.5 hours of volunteer service to the community.  Congratulations to all who gave their time, especially the leading 5 Rotarians: Johnson, Simpson, Hodson, Baran, and Perry!

PROGRAM

Our presenters last week were Pat Henry and Anita Collins who work for Court Diversion Services which is one of the many facets of the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission.  Court Diversion Services (CDS) is a program for youth who are involved in minor infractions or problems.  Rather than send these kids through the traditional justice system, CDS mentors the youth and attempts to make them good citizens.

It is a goal oriented system that has the offenders face their victims and resolve issues.  There is also a Peer Court as another part of the program.  Family members get involved in the problem resolution to the highest possible extent.  The process attempts to hold the youth responsible, build skills, and keep the community safe.  Youth may have to make restitution to the victim, do public service, and abide by certain rules such as curfew and attending school.

Last year there were 327 youth who went through the program, and 182 had successful outcomes, 61 had a station adjustment, and 84 were referred back to their families.  Of those who had a station adjustment, 75% completed the program successfully.  Pat and Anita are always looking for volunteers.

June 28th July 5th July 12th July 19th
Introductions Mary Hodson Jan Ison Andrew Kerins Dave Krchak
Invocation Chuck Reifsteck Rod Roberts Mitch Schluter Jen Shelby
Greeters Mary Hodson Jan Ison Andrew Kerins Dave Krchak
Ed Perry Marsha Reardon Chuck Reifsteck Rod Roberts
Song Leader John McDaniel Penn Nelson Gary Olsen Scott Pacely
Notetaker Chamberlain Perry Penwell Hodson
Decker Weeding Perry Ackermann Nelson Kerins
Next Weekend Simpson Ackermann McDaniel Simpson
Decker Garden Van Buren Van Buren Nelson Nelson
Watering