“Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.” ― Marie Curie 

 

“If you love life, don’t waste time, for time is what life is made up of.” ― Bruce Lee 

 

“Make the most of your regrets; never smother your sorrow, but tend and cherish it till it comes to have a separate and integral interest. To regret deeply is to live afresh.” ― Henry David Thoreau 

 

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Notes provided by Allan Penwell)

 

Jen is donating a size XL Rotary jacket which was singled out during her garage sale.  Rod will auction it off at our upcoming awards day.  Stick around.

We received a very nice thank-you letter from the Chez Center for Wounded Veterans.

There still are a few members who have not paid their dues.  Please talk to Jack.

Phyllis noted that C-U Sunrise Rotary made the district newsletter with a few pics of our gardeners planting flowers at the Champaign County Nursing Home.  Thanks to Lou for being the photographer.

 

PROGRAM

Our speaker last week was Cari Rincker.  Cari, who is originally from Shelbyville, is an attorney who specializes in mediation but also with concentrations in food, agriculture, and family law.

Mediation is not litigation or arbitration; rather it involves issues that are agreed upon by the involved parties.  Mediation is really a conversation that gets to the heart of issues to bring resolution.  It allows parties to move at their own pace and find solutions outside of the court system.  A good mediator will find a way for all to work through their emotions and make reasonable decisions.

Usually there is an initial contact among the parties, and a confidentiality agreement is drawn up along with a fee arrangement.  Mediation sessions are arranged and hopefully resolutions are reached.  Mediation can address divorce, child custody, alimony maintenance, and even pet ownership and visitation agreements.

Cari previously practiced law in New York.  She now has an office at 301 N. Neil Street, Champaign, and her phone number is 217.531.2179.

 

 

 

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  June 8th June 15th June 22nd June 29th
Introductions Andrew Kerins Bob La Charite Barb Lintner Candy Loyd
Invocation Jeff Van Buren Cary Woolard Laura Auteberry Oktay Baran
Greeters Andrew Kerins Bob La Charite Barb Lintner Candy Loyd
Ethan Chew Ethan Chew Ethan Chew Ethan Chew
Song Leader Barb Lintner BJ Lytle Ben Mast John McDaniel
Notetaker Penwell Hodson Lintner Conforti
Decker Weeding Baran Schoonover Patton Kerins
Next Weekend        
Decker Garden Johnson Penwell Penwell Simpson
Watering        

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

June 15th – Sally Carter, CEO and Founder of Tap In Leadership Academy (Laura)

June 22nd – Andy Robinson will discuss solar energy in Urbana-Champaign (Tom)

June 29th – Pass the Gavel and Annual Club Awards Presentation

July 6th – Joe Rank, U of I Foundation, will discuss Illinois at 150 (Mary)

July 13th – Professor Leslie Looney, Director, Laboratory for Astronomical Imaging, UIUC will discuss the total solar eclipse on 8/21/17 (Phyllis)

July 20th – District Governor’s visit

July 27th – TBD (Tod)

August 3rd – TBD (Tom)

August 10th – TBD (Mary)

August 17th – TBD (Phyllis)

August 24th – TBD (Tod)

August 31st – TBD (Social)

September 7th – TBD