“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe.” – Anatole France – 1844-1924 – Poet
“I will not lose, for even in defeat, there’s a valuable lesson learned, so it evens up for me.” – Shawn Carter – American Rapper-Entrepreneur-Songwriter-Record Executive
“The ability to remain calm and focused in stressful situations is central to making positive decisions.” – Goldie Hawn – American Actress
ANNOUNCEMENTS
(notes provided by the distinguished gentleman from Connecticut, Ed Perry)
This Thursday there will be no morning meeting (due to it being the fifth Thursday of the month).
Football guessing has begun. Please reply via email to Cary before Thursday’s game.
Darrell announced that the planning has started for our next CU Sunrise Karaoke party and fundraiser at Jupiter’s from 5-7pm on February 6, 2025.
DATES TO REMEMBER
8/28 – 5pm to 7pm – Club Social at Rob and Vickie Patton’s house (3222 Lakeshore Drive, C)
9/1 – District Grants Due
9/5 – Feeding our Kids
9/6 – Deadline for sign up for iRead-iCount volunteers
9/12 – Ties & Tennies Gala fundraiser for the Champaign Park District Foundation
9/26 – 5pm to 6:30pm – Books to Prisoners
10/24 – World Polio Day
PROGRAM
Michael introduced Sophie Becker as this morning’s speaker. Sophie is the Communications & Engagement Manager for the Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIFB). Sophie presented a summary of what the EIFB does and how it helps to alleviate hunger and helps to nourish stronger communities.
Eastern Illinois Foodbank serves 18 counties in a 14,500 square mile area with more than 134,000 people facing food insecurity. The recent additional warehouse space, which also includes more space for the volunteers, has helped to meet that challenge.
The work at the foodbank begins with monetary and food donations from our community. Volunteers help them to repack bulk food and pack boxes that are then distributed throughout the week. The food is also distributed by agencies that pick-up food at the warehouse for their programs and the foodbank has a staff of truck drivers to facilitate the pickup and delivery to agencies. The foodbank partners with 160 food pantries and feeding program agencies in the 18-county service area. Sophie noted that a $1 donation equals three meals that the Foodbank can provide,
The foodbank also distributes meals directly to the community with its own Foodmobile program that serves rural communities and many underserved areas and neighborhoods. As the cost for food continues to rise, the need at pantries has grown 90% since 2022.
The Eastern Illinois Foodbank is open to volunteers to help with repacks in their Urbana warehouse location, 2405 N. Shore Drive, Urbana, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 3pm. Individuals or group volunteers are welcome.
For more information on how to donate and volunteer please contact the foodbank at https://www.eifoodbank.org.
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| Aug 29th | Sept 5th | Sept 12th | Sept 19th | |
| Introductions | No morning | Tod Satterthwaite | Jarrod Scheunemann | Jen Shelby |
| Reflection | meeting. | Michael Hogue | Scott Paceley | Robb Patton |
| Greeters | Club | Tod Satterthwaite | Jarrod Scheunemann | Jen Shelby |
| social | Michael Hogue | Scott Paceley | Robb Patton | |
| Food | time! | Jen Shelby | Jen Shelby | Jen Shelby |
| Notetaker | Hodson | Crane | Conforti |
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE (with program committee members listed in parentheses)
August 29th – no morning meeting – meet on 8/28 from 5-7 at Robb’s house
September 5th – TBD (Tom)
September 12th – Cole Alvis, Athletics, Inclusion, and Volunteer Coordinator, Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation (CUSR) (Cary)
September 19th – TBD (Charlie)
September 26th – Tom Kacich, retired News-Gazette staff writer (and continuing contributor), will discuss the 2024 election (Joe)
October 3rd – TBD (Lisa)
October 10th – TBD (Michael)
October 17th – TBD (Club Assembly)
October 24th – TBD (Mary)
October 31st – Club Social
UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
August 24 – Allan Penwell
August 30 – Darrell Hoemann
August 30 – Ed Perry
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