“Courtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones which strike deepest in the grateful and appreciating heart.” – Henry Clay – 1777-1852 – American Attorney-Statesman

 

“A thousand words will not leave so deep an impression as one deed.” – Henrik Ibsen – 1828-1906 – Norwegian Playwright

 

“To have courage for whatever comes in life – everything lies in that.” – Saint Teresa of Avila, 1515-1582 – Saint

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

(notes provided by the erudite Mary Hodson)

 

June Bucket Bucks will go to the servers at LODGIC.   Bucket Bucks collected in July will go to the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen.

 

President Mary Kay announced that Cary will be our new social committee chair.   Scott Paceley will serve CU Sunrise as President for the 2022-2023 Rotary Year.  Instead of purchasing awards this year, the club purchased CU Sunrise masks for all of the members.

 

Phyllis announced the completion of our District Grant project.  Despite the pandemic, Frances Nelson completed 871 child wellness checks during 2020.  Our grant provided 809 books to be given to the children, half in Spanish and half in English.   During each wellness check, the physician talked about the importance of reading to children and presented each child with a book.  

 

The club also participated with other clubs in a project with our Peace Scholar Shannon O Rourke Kasali’s libraries in the Congo.   Charlie announced that 800 books have been delivered to Goma.

 

President Elect Darrell announced that he is planning to have a charter event in October and another karaoke fundraiser.

 

Congratulations to Phyllis who is celebrating her 50th wedding anniversary.

 

Our scholarship winner from Central High School and Governor Mike Step will be at our next meeting.    

 

 

PROGRAM

 

Charlie introduced Theresa from LODGIC.   Theresa talked about what she has learned and how their services morphed during the pandemic.  

 

Kids Camp transitioned to remote learning.   The next to resume was office services to their existing clients as well as displaced workers who needed a place to work.  Restaurant services opened gradually.   Office workers meet every other Monday for “Member Mingles”.   LODGIC is open for Happy Hour on Thursdays and Fridays and dinner on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.   They will have a new chef and menu starting July 1. 

 

Two new LODGIC facilities opened during the pandemic, one in Madison, WI, and one in Louisville, KY.    Madison is home to three large healthcare providers.   Healthcare workers needed childcare so Kids Camp was the first service provided.   Kentucky licensing has stalled the opening of their Kids Camp, but their bar and restaurant are open.

 

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  June 10th June 17th June 24th July 1st
Introductions Keith Brandau Eddie Bridges Paul Conforti Diana Dummitt
Reflection Mary Hodson Larry Johnson Andrew Kerins Bob La Charite
Greeters Keith Brandau Eddie Bridges Paul Conforti Diana Dummitt
Phyllis Mischo Scott Paceley Robb Patton Jerry Payonk
Song Leader        
Notetaker Conforti Perry Hodson Conforti
Decker Weeding Baran   Perry  

 

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

 

June 10th – Mike Step, District Governor

June 17th – Jon L. Seydl, Director of Krannert Art Museum (Ondine)

June 24th – Pass the Gavel ceremony

July 1st – Club Assembly

July 8th – Jennifer Shelby will talk about the work college concept at Blackburn College in Carlinville

July 15th – TBD (Bob)

July 22nd – TBD (Cary)

July 29th – Club Social

August 5th – Club Assembly

August 12th – TBD (Charlie)

August 19th – TBD (Mary)

August 26th – TBD (Ondine)

September 2nd – Club Assembly

September 9th – TBD (Tom)

September 16th – TBD (Bob)

September 23rd – TBD (Cary)

September 30th – Club Social

October 7th – Club Assembly

October 14th – TBD