“Passion is the log that keeps the fire of purpose blazing.”  Oprah Winfrey – Actress-Entrepreneur-Talk Show Host-Media Executive-Philanthropist

 

Knowledge becomes wisdom only after it has been put to practical use.

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“Not everything that is faced can be changed but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” – James Baldwin – 1924-1987 – Writer

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

 

November 14 – Sunrise Charter Dinner with Chez Veterans at City View.  The gathering starts at 5:30pm with dinner being served at 6:30. There will be No Morning Meeting

November 30 – Interact Club Hot Chocolate Sale at the Parade of Lights

December 7 – Crisis Nursery Holiday Shop, 8:30 to 10:30am at the Orpheum

December 9 – Feeding Our Kids 3 to 5 pm

December 14 – Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Walmart on North Prospect

 

Bucket Bucks for November go to The Rotary Foundation

 

Bob with Good Shephard, who helps us every Thursday, is having a Diaper Drive and is in need of Diapers sizes 5 and 6. If you wish to donate, please bring diapers or donation to our next morning meeting on Nov. 21.

 

PROGRAM

 

Mary introduced Andrea Fain who talked about her recent Rotary Service trip to Guadalajara, Mexico. Andrea is a member of Champaign Rotary and participated in a joint Rotary District project. Our District, 6490, and District 4140 participated in a service project organized by Rotary Districts 6820 and 4140 Mexico, who are two major partners in the Heart to Heart program.

 

The purpose of this trip was to serve communities surrounding Guadalajara by providing support in various ways to the area residents. This support included conducting all day medical, dental and vision clinics and various construction projects, including a water purification project. The Rotarians spent four days working on projects and were joined by local dentists and doctors, including medical students from local university’s medical schools. In the four days, the clinics had completed 698 vision exams, 378 dental exams and 218 physical exams. A supply of various medications were provided for free to 591 people in need. 

 

Members of the construction team completed various projects including waterproofing a roof, pouring a concrete ramp and slab, painting classroom walls, sanding and refinishing student desks, and minor plumbing and electrical repairs. One Rotarian from Mississippi brought 100 water purification filters and provided the supplies and instructions.

 

Andrea is a new Rotarian looking for a way to contribute through a hands-on project. She knew no one on this project but volunteered and found the various tasks and all that she learned was an amazing experience. She was truly amazed about the large amount of help Rotarians were able to provide and said she will continue to go on this yearly service project. All Rotarians pay for their own way and all donated funds go directly towards the project total project itself.

Andrea noted that there are several ways to donate. If you are interested in donating or want additional information, please contact Andrea Fain at andrea.fain@gmail.com.  This way she can ensure you receive a thank you note and summary report.

 

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  Nov 14th Nov 21st Nov 28th Dec 5th
Introductions No Paul Conforti No  Lisa Crane
Reflection morning Jen Shelby meeting Cary Woolard
Greeters meeting. Paul Conforti on Lisa Crane
Club anniversary Jen Shelby Turkey Cary Woolard
Food dinner Mary Kay and Charlie Day. Mary Kay and Charlie
Notetaker at City View. Crane   Conforti

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE (with program committee members listed in parentheses)

 

November 14th – Veteran’s Dinner at City View

November 21st – TBD (Cary)

November 28th – No meeting – Thanksgiving

December 5th – Molly Cornyn, Project Coordinator, Roger Ebert’s Film Festival (Joe)

December 12th – TBD (Charlie)

December 19th – CUSR Holiday Party

December 26th – No morning meeting

January 2nd – TBD (Les)

January 9th – TBD (Lisa)

January 16th – TBD (Mary)

January 23rd – Lynne Barnes, Advocates for Aging Care (Michael)

January 30th – TBD

 

 

UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS

 

November 4 – Tom Ulen