ANNOUNCEMENTS

(notes provided by the venerable Neal Chamberlain)

 

Sixty seconds of Fame, Review of Life by Rob Patton:  Family roots are in Flora, Illinois – grew up in Champaign – went to Southern Illinois University (where he met his future wife Vicki) to become a lawyer – got side tracked into being a musician – while playing music, worked as a TA with children who had a disability – applied for grad school at University of Illinois – took a part time job driving a bus for Champaign/Urbana MTD – worked 39 years for MTD advancing to become Director of Operations – Rob will be retiring at the end of this year – Rob still loves music currently playing with PBS (Patton/Brighton/Simon).  Rob and Vickie have two children, (John and Michelle) who are both living in theDenver,Coloradoarea – Rob has been a Rotarian for 25 years, serving as CUSR president in 1994.  (Note takers note – Rob supplied most of the above information because the notetaker could not read his own notes – thanks Rob, you made the editorial staff’s job a lot easier.)

 

We need one more Salvation Army bell ringer for December 13 – Wal-Mart (North Prospect).  Talk to Rod Roberts.

 

There was an EIFB food repack on 11/13/14.  Updates forthcoming.

 

Volunteers are having success selling fruit at other Rotary Clubs.  Some are fruitier than others.

 

Bucket money for November is for “Shop with a Cop.”

 

President Todd, (who was seeking sympathy by using crutches) explained that he injured his ankle playing basketball in the NBA.  Some skepticism was expressed as to which NBA league he was actually playing in.

 

Cungraetulatons two tha CUSR’s spillen bea teme – we are all proud of you.  Better luck next year!

 

 

PROGRAM

 

Kris Young introduced our speaker Carl Burkybile.  Carl grew up on a farm inCasey,Illinois.  He received his B.S. and M.S. in Agriculture Education from U. of I.  He taught high school agriculture for 32 years, and is now a member of Champaign Rotary Club.  He serves as the “Healing Hands International” Director of Agriculture.

 

Carl began his presentation by describing some of the poor sanitation problems he has observed in his 14 trips to Kenya.  He stated that 80% of rural Kenyans don’t have clean water.  Most of the water is from shallow dug wells which are contaminated.  Many families have to carry water up-to 4 miles for their sanitation and drinking needs.  Most of this water is carried on the backs of family members; some families are fortunate enough to have the use of a wheelbarrow or a donkey.

 

Carl explained that the best solution for providing pure drinking water is to drill deep (approximately 160 meters deep) wells.  The wells are equipped with a pump which pumps the water into a 24,000 liter tank which is supported by an elevated platform.  The pump is powered by electricity, if electricity is available; otherwise it is powered by a diesel engine.  The water is then available to individuals at a kiosk which has a faucet which they use to fill their 5 gallon containers.  The total cost of drilling the well, purchasing the tank, building the tank platform, and plumbing the kiosk is up-to $193,000.

 

There are currently eight Rotary Clubs (in the central Illinois area including CUSR) which are partnering with CRF (Christian Relief Funds) in an effort to provide clean water to the families of rural Kenya. With the successful completion of this two year partnership campaign, approximately 30,000 people will have clean water for their family

 

CUSR President Todd Satterthwaite presented Carl Burkybile with a $2000 check to be applied to the clean water campaign which Carl described in his presentation.

 

 

 

 

Nov 20th Nov 27th Dec 4th Dec 11th
Introductions Robb Patton No Allan Penwell Ed Perry
Invocation Oktay Baran Meeting Bryan Bradshaw Keith Brandau
Greeters Robb Patton due Allan Penwell Ed Perry
Curt Anderson to Laura Auteberry Oktay Baran
Song Leader Jeff Van Buren surplus Cary Woolard Kris Young
Notetaker Chamberlain of Perry Penwell
Rotary Minute Allan Penwell Turkeys Ed Perry Mitch Schluter

 

 

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

November 20th – Terry McLennand, Director, External Affairs, Prairie Research Institute (PRI), will discuss the breadth and depth of the organization he works for.  The Prairie Research Institute is home to more than 1,000 researchers and staff and $80+ million in external research funding; the Institute provides objective research, expertise, and data on the state’s natural and cultural resources.  The units of the PRI are the Illinois Natural History Survey, Illinois Archaeological Survey, Illinois Geological Survey, Illinois State Water Survey, and the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center.

November 27th – Thanksgiving, no meeting

December 4th – Dr. Patricia Barrett Malik, Interim Director, Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services, will discus the facilities and support that are available for students with disabilities at UIUC

December 11th – Sam Reese will discuss the history of Jazz and Chicago

December 18th – C-U Sunrise Rotary Holiday Party – don’t forget your fancy clothes!

December 25th – TBD

January 1st – TBD

January 8th – TBD

January 15th – Karen Pickard will speak about The Daily Bread Soup Kitchen