ANNOUNCEMENTS
(notes provided by the distinguished gentleman from Connecticut, Eduardo Perry)
Jeff reminded everyone about the Rotary District Conference meeting in Normal on April 19th and 20th. See Jeff’s email for information and registration form.
Dave announced that last week’s Big Brothers Big Sisters “Bowl for Kids Sake” was a success. Our club exceeded its goal and will contribute over $1,800 to BBBS. While a few laughs were shared about the Club’s bowling abilities, Dave received a round of applause for his work in getting it all organized.
Andrew announced that RYLA could use a few more volunteers the weekend of April 19th to help with the activities and noted that our club is sponsoring 3 Central High Students from our Interact Club to attend that weekend.
Gary noted that an organizational meeting is being held for a Shelter Box fundraising activity with our Interact students.
Last weekend’s Read Across America at Lincoln Square was a big success due to Barb’s continued help and the readings by several other members of the club. Thank you Barb for all your leadership on this event!
Jeff’s Recommended Reading List includes Fred A. Carvin’s book “Paul Harris and the Birth of Rotary”. It contains important facts about Rotary and includes information on Paul Harris not available in print before. Paperback book is available at amazon.com for $25.
PROGRAM
Mary Hodson enthusiastically introduced our speaker, Lana Sample with the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission. Lana is the Director of Senior Services for the CCRPC. Senior Services provides information and referrals to those over 60 with the mission to support and promote safe and dignified living.Through telephone consultations, private office visits or individual home visits, Senior Services provides information and assistance to connect seniors to an array of community programs and services.
If you have questions regarding health care, housing, insurance, legal issues, metal health, Medicare, Social Security, transportation, or even veterans services Senior Services should be your first call at 328-3313. Senior Services is one of the main reasons that Champaign County has been designated one of the most senior friendly counties in the country.
FLAG EXCHANGE
Last week Ida Similia, our Rotary Youth Exchange student, and her father attended the C-U Sunrise meeting. Chuck was acting President for the day, and he nobly exchanged Rotary flags with Ida.
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| Mar 14th | Mar 21st | Mar 28th | April 4th | |
| Introductions | Dave Krchak | Benny Lapid | Han Liang | Barb Lintner |
| Invocation | Rod Roberts | Tod Satterthwaite | Mitch Schluter | Jen Shelby |
| Greeters | Dave Krchak | Benny Lapid | Han Liang | Barb Lintner |
| Rod Roberts | Chuck Reifsteck | Marsha Reardon | Tod Satterthwaite | |
| Song Leader | Gary Olsen | Scott Paceley | Robb Patton | Allan Penwell |
| Notetaker | Conforti | Chamberlain | Perry | Penwell |
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Upcoming Schedule
Mar 14 – John Alexander, Executive Director of the Danville YMCA. Immediately following the meeting will be a special meeting for the WILL Community Conversation. This special meeting will take 60-75 minutes.
Mar 21 – Kimberlie Kranich, Director of Community Content and Engagement, Illinois Public Media
Mar 28 – David and Dorothy Deem will discuss upholstering and furniture
Apr 4 – The Honorable Rita Garman, Illinois Supreme Court Justice
April 11 – Dan Hartleb, UIUC Men’s Baseball Coach
April 18th – Karen Kane and Yvette Whitely, Daily Bread Soup Kitchen
