“Each day provides its own gifts.” – Marcus Aurelius – 121-180 – Roman Emperor

“Technique and ability alone do not get you to the top; it is the willpower that is most important.” – Junko Tabei – 1939-2016 – Mountaineer-Author-Teacher

“When you choose to collect experiences rather than things, you never ever run out of storage space.” – Joshua Becker – Author-Writer-Philanthropist-Pastor

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

(notes provided by the distinguished gentleman from Urbana, Edward Perrey)

Lisa noted that one meeting in March is needing a breakfast cook 

February Bucket Bucks are going to DSC

Feb 27, 6:30 to 8pm- Central Interact Trivia Night in Central’s Library. Contact Lisa if you want to be part of the team.

March 8 – Read Across America. Contact Mary Kay to sign up.

March 11,5-6:30pm- Books to Prisoners. Let Larry know if you can make it.

April 4 – Central Interact International Fair

April 26 – Help GSLC at the Marathon Race at a water station

May – date to be determined, C.C. Humane Society Newspaper Roll

May 30 – Champaign Rotary Club’s Action Auction

June 14 – Rotary District Expo & Installation   

CLUB ASSEMBLY

Ata asked members and committee chairs to report to the club on past and future activities.  

Fundraising 

Robb reported that the club’s Karaoke event was a success in raising money and was a fun evening. Let Robb know of any thoughts you may have for future fundraising events. Also let Robb know of any song suggestions for his next gig.

International Service

Eddie announced that he is looking at a way to help Zambia with their Radio Station and/or medical supply needs. A contact at Bloomington’s Rotary club was suggested.

Membership

Ata noted that continued success in gaining members relies on each member and to keep up the good work.

Community Service Projects

Larry brought the club up to date on the many service projects our club has done this past year and continues to do. 

The Salt & Light, Books to Prisoners, and Feeding our Kids projects have continued on a quarterly fashion. 

Feeding our Kids is now taking place at EIFB and are serving 7,200 in 44 area schools every week and helped EIFB with several food Repacks. 

We have helped the local United Way with School Kits, Winter Kits and Signs assembly. 

We also helped with Crisis Nursery’s Holiday Shop and Salvation Army’s Bell Ringing. 

Larry thanked everyone who has helped with all the various projects and thanked Garrett for his work with Sola Gratia Farm and Eddie with the Don Decker garden.

Program Committee

Mary thanked the committee members for once again putting together great speakers for our club meetings. Mary noted that Lisa will be leaving the program committee as she begins as our club president and a new committee member(s) is needed. Any and all suggestions for speakers are welcome.

Public Relations

Darrell continues to do a great job in getting our name out to the public with his ideas in print, Facebook and photos.

Social

Cary continues to organize Social events for our club for the 5thThursday of the month. Any ideas from members for socials are welcomed. 

Central High School Interact Club and CU Sunrise Scholarship

Mary Kay noted how active our High School Interact club is and that we help sponsor each year their Fall Race in Crystal Lake Park. She also noted that our club provides a $1,500 scholarship to Parkland Community College for a high school student.   

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE (with program committee members listed in parentheses)

February 27^th – Mitch Marlow, Sales & Public Relations Manager, Virginia Theatre (Charlie)

March 6^th – TBD (Lisa)

March 13^th – Brandon Fischer, Director, Salvation Army ReStore (Joe)

March 20^th – Todd Gleason, Farm Broadcaster with the College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences (ACES) at UIUC and WILL Radio (Les)

March 27^th – Dr. Jeffery Mondak, James M. Benson Chair in Public Issues and Civic Leadership, UIUC, will discuss the relationship between personality types and political opinions (Mary)

April 3^rd – TBD (Cary)

April 10^th – TBD (Charlie)

April 17^th – Zack Schweig, Executive Chef, Hamilton Walkers, will discuss how COVID changed the restaurant industry (Joe)

April 24^th – TBD (Les)

May 1^st – TBD

May 8^th – TBD (Mary)

May 15^th – TBD (Cary)

May 22^nd – TBD (Charlie)

“Don’t dig up in doubt what you planted in faith.” – Elizabeth Elliot – 1926-2015 – Author

“The only journey is the one within.” – Rainer Maria Rilke – 1875-1926 – Poet-Novelist

“People who shine from within don’t need the spotlight.” – Unknown

ANNOUNCEMENTS

(notes provided by Mary Hodson)

Condolences to Jen Shelby in the loss of her father.

CU Sunrisers sang Happy Birthday to Ata and Susan.

Ata thanked all who helped with the Karaoke Contest and announced that it netted $956.00, plus one anonymous donation.  He also read a Thank You note from Nestor and Lynda Ramirez.

February Bucket Bucks will be donated to DSC.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Feb. 22, 9-11 AM, Salt and Light

Feb. 27, 6:30-8 PM, Central Interact Trivia Night in the library den.   Let Lisa know if you would like to be part of the CU team!

March 8 – Read Across America – contact Mary Kay to sign up.

March 11, 5-6:30 PM – Books 2 Prisoners

April 4 – Central Interact International Fair

April 26 – Help GSLC man water station for the Race

May 30 – Champaign Rotary Action Auction.

June 14 – District Expo and Installation

PROGRAM

Lisa Crane, with the able assistance of Winona Kerins, gave us a lesson in self- care.

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE (with program committee members listed in parentheses)

February 20^th – Club Assembly

February 27^th – Mitch Marlow, Sales & Public Relations Manager, Virgina Theatre (Charlie)

March 6^th – TBD (Lisa)

March 13^th – Brandon Fischer, Director, Salvation Army ReStore (Joe)

March 20^th – Todd Gleason, Farm Broadcaster with the College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences (ACES) at UIUC and WILL Radio (Les)

March 27^th – Dr. Jeffery Mondak, James M. Benson Chair in Public Issues and Civic Leadership, UIUC, will discuss the relationship between personality types and political opinions (Mary)

April 3^rd – TBD

April 10^th – TBD

April 17^th – TBD

April 24^th – TBD

May 1^st – TBD

“Forever is composed of nows.” – Emily Dickinson – 1830-1886 – American Lyric-Poet

“Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it.” – Andy Rooney – 1919-2011 – Radio, Television Writer

“Don’t confuse your path with your destination. Just because it’s stormy now, doesn’t mean you aren’t headed for sunshine later. Don’t lose faith.” – Trent Shelton – Football Player

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Last week was our karaoke fundraiser at Jupiters.  Many thanks to those who helped organize such a successful event.  More details, including photos, to come soon.

In honor of his upcoming birthday (Friday, 2/14), Ata has requested the usual happy birthday song be sung with extra gusto this week.  Don’t let him forget to have us sing!

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE (with program committee members listed in parentheses)

February 13^th – Spa Day (Lisa)

February 20^th – Club Assembly

February 27^th – Mitch Marlow, Sales & Public Relations Manager, Virgina Theatre (Charlie)

March 6^th – TBD (Lisa)

March 13^th – Brandon Fischer, Director, Salvation Army ReStore (Joe)

March 20^th – TBD (Les)

March 27^th – Dr. Jeffery Mondak, James M. Benson Chair in Public Issues and Civic Leadership, UIUC, will discuss the relationship between personality types and political opinions (Mary)

April 3^rd – TBD

April 10^th – TBD

April 17^th – TBD

April 24^th – TBD

May 1^st – TBD

UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS

February 14 – Ata Durukan